Latest: Cannes Lions 2017: Really special, says Prasoon Joshi about McCann Health winning Lions Health Grand Prix for Good
Campaign made by McCann Health, New Delhi/ McCann Worldgroup India, Mumbai, for the Ministry of Public Health, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan actually saves Lives

The big win on Saturday night at Cannes was the Lions Health Grand Prix for Good for Immunity Charm – a campaign made by McCann Health, New Delhi/ McCann Worldgroup India, Mumbai, for the Ministry of Public Health, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. It revolves around the idea of colour-coded wristbands for children, that automatically tells doctors their vaccination status in a nation where information about a child’s health records is not always available. It draws on the Afghan tradition of tying black ‘lucky charms’ on children’s wrists to deliver a simple result.
Commenting on the win, Prasoon Joshi, CEO, India and Chairman (Asia Pacific) of McCann Worldgroup, said, “Winning the top honour at a festival like Cannes is really special. I have been fortunate to give this honour to others in the past as Jury chairman, but receiving this honour is unmatchable. Also, making meaningful contribution to people’s lives is what I believe advertising should do, and this campaign does exactly that. I am proud of my entire team that worked on this campaign.” Joshi, however, could not make it to Cannes to receive the award.
Harshit Jain, Senior Vice President & Country Manager McCann Health India, said his young son – then eight months old – gave him the idea for the Immunity Charm campaign. After receiving the award on the Cannes Lions stage, he said, “I am feeling very excited, privileged and honoured with this win, in addition to four golds, four silvers and one bronze. It is not a small win. India has won the Lions Health Grand Prix for Good for the first time ever, and what we are excited about is that the campaign will reach millions of children and actually save lives.”
On crafting the campaign, Jain said, “There was no specific brief given to us. We work with the Ministry of Public Health, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to help them create health communication campaigns. So we know that Afghanistan has the highest infant mortality rate anywhere in the world and we had to do something about it. It so happened that one day at home, we were having this dinner conversation where talk veered to our eight-month-old son and the fact that we used to make him wear a bracelet everyday, which would protect him from evil energies. And then I said why can’t we use the same method for compliance of vaccination to save children’s lives? And then Immunity Charm happened. I always credit my son Lavit, now 16 months old, for giving me this idea. It took us eight months to make it happen.”
The Lions Health Grand Prix for Good award was judged by Caleb Tiller, Executive Director of Communications & Public Affairs, the United Nations Foundation, and members of the Pharma and Health & Wellness Juries: Mike Rodgers, June Laffey, Christine Abbott and R. John Fidelino. “The Immunity Charm is really a great piece of work because it’s so simple. In big countries like the US and UK, we are talking about wearable tech. What we really have here in a country like Afghanistan is for young children to have the vaccines status as a wearable. That’s a whole different kind of wearable. It’s what they have been using all their lives, from generation to generation, so it’s not something that they have to adapt to and be neutral. It’s a fantastic way in a country where people are moving around, they don’t have any constant doctors; so it’s a way for doctors to keep in touch with each other through this immunity charm.” Rodgers told exchange4media.
On what made the jury pick this campaign over all others, Rodgers said, “One of the filters that we applied is life-changing creativity. Many campaigns do things, many others raise money and many help people in certain ways, but to look for something that really changes the lives and even saves the lives of young children in a country that is so devastated with war like Afghanistan, and then with such a simple idea, it’s both clever, and also incredibly emotional. That was to everybody in the jury a very big point.”
The Lions Health Grand Prix for Good is open to Gold Lion winning entries ineligible for a Grand Prix in their section. Commenting on the Grand Prix, Caleb Tiller of the UN Foundation said, “The Lions Health Grand Prix for Good award sits at the cross-section of creativity and social impact. It’s an exciting time for our community, as cross-pollination between sectors is creating new opportunities to engage people in driving social change and improving lives.”
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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