Leo Entertainment eyes Hollywood pie
In-film advertising is no longer an alien concept today. Film placements are currently raking in anything between Rs 5, 00,000 to Rs 50 million for the producers. For Leo Entertainment, the road’s not been easy, yet it has sustained a certain degree of respect and grudging admiration from the industry.

In-film advertising is no longer an alien concept today. Film placements are currently raking in anything between Rs 5, 00,000 to Rs 50 million for the producers. For Leo Entertainment, the road’s not been easy, yet it has sustained a certain degree of respect and grudging admiration from the industry.
The outfit has developed into an independent profit centre due to revenues obtained from films such as ‘Kaante’, ‘Raju Chacha’ and ‘Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai’ wherein it leveraged brands such as Coke, Thums Up, Maaza, Provogue, Castrol, Tata Tea and Blowplast. Leo’s tryst with ‘Jism’ is all too well known, wherein an innovative association was developed with Zingaro, a liquor brand. In fact, Leo had brokered a Thums Up Taste the Thunder deal for the film Kaante and won an award for being one of the top ten product placements of 2002.
And now after much action in Bollywood, Leo Entertainment has its sights set on Hollywood as well. Says Sanjay Bhutiani, Head, Leo Entertainment, “We currently have two cross over films in the kitty and we have been given the task of marketing them internationally, in countries such as UK and USA. I would say that as an agency, Leo Burnett is very well networked and understands the intricacies of the business. If you look at movies such as Bend it like Beckham and Monsoon Wedding, these films went on to make around 100 million dollars. When you compare these with Hindi super hits such as Kuch Na Kaho and K3G, you would find that these amount to just 4 or 5 million dollars.”
Bhutiani also adds that he is currently in talks with a few companies (based in Hollywood) for the marketing of international musicians and stars in India. He assures that he would be in a position, to make an announcement in a month or so
Leo Entertainment is evidently doing a great deal in the events and celebrities department as well. He asserts, “Mooning around stars, and marketing them aggressively, is not the business model that we are looking at. We pride ourselves on being an agency that forecasts trends in the movie industry, such as what star is propelling himself/herself through which category of films, the rates that they charge, and the kind of projects that they are suitable for. Accessibility is not a problem for us, since we know the industry inside out. We have brands that expect us to recommend the ‘right celebrity’ on the basis of a brief. So, once we have the projects in hand, we then look at celebrities that are ideal for these brands. Currently, we have two projects in hand, one which involves IOC and star Dharmendra and a second which involves a prominent star and P&G.”
On the events front, Leo Entertainment has been a part of various public affairs such as the re-launch of AB Corp, the success story of Bhoot, Film festival in Pune for FTI and the Virodh launch. On another note, Leo Entertainment has also been appointed by UTV, for a 360 degree spin on things, which involves ad promotion, strategy, events, web designing and brand association.
And what’s next on the brand placement in film scene? Bhutiani answers, “Well, we have a couple of projects lined up with Ram Gopal Verma and Ravi Chopra. Ravi Chopra’s film is slated for release shortly and it is a big budget film starring Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. You can very well classify it as Baghban Part 2.”
Incidently, Leo Entertainment is fending for new talent and is looking to boost its team in a big way. Specialists within the arena of celebrity management, brand placement in cinema, events and marketing are being sought after.
How’s it going for Bhutiani on the revenue front? He is quick to answer, “We are doing pretty well for ourselves. If it weren’t the case, then we wouldn’t be looking to branch out into new businesses and to boost our internal structure. We are more than happy with what we make. And thanks to the mindset amongst brands (which is undergoing a rapid change); in-film placement is rapidly turning out to be a smart solution.”
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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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