Lessons in anger management from Century Ply

Conceptualised by Bates Kolkata, the ‘Sab sahe mast rahe’ campaign uses a mix of TV, OOH, digital & radio to convey the message of stability & strength

e4m by Shree Lahiri
Published: Sep 12, 2012 10:07 PM  | 4 min read
Lessons in anger management from Century Ply

Century Ply’s latest campaign is a new take on the tagline ‘Sab Sahe Mast Rahe’ and drives home the brand’s strengths as a modern, contemporary, youthful and trustworthy player.

The ad highlights Century Ply’s patented technology, which makes it 100 per cent termite-free, thus giving it the strength to withstand all kinds of abuse.

Bates Kolkata is the creative agency on the account, while Mindshare is the media agency.

The ‘Sab sahe mast rahe’ tagline was introduced a few years ago and finds resonance in the latest campaign. The ad seeks to redefine the brand image of plywood and increase consumer involvement with the category using Bates’ proprietary ‘Changengage’ tool. The campaign is targeted at the upwardly mobile urban male in the age group of 35-45 years, who is a homeowner and is digital savvy.

The latest campaign was kicked off with high-decibel teaser across different media platforms, while the TVC was launched on World Anger Day, August 28, to leverage the communication relevance. The premise is that when people get angry, they lose control and behave like monsters and unleash their anger on objects around them. In the ad, the anger manifests itself in the form of a monstrous Gorilla that wrecks havoc around the house, forcing a hapless man to take shelter inside a wooden cupboard. It’s only at the end of the ad that it is revealed that it’s actually the wife who is banging the cupboard door, her anger directed at her husband who has forgotten their wedding anniversary.

Reinforcing the bond with the customer
Commenting on the campaign, Abhra Banerjee, Executive Business Head, Century Ply, shared that the company wanted to create a brand campaign that reinforced its bond with the consumer and had the power to touch an emotional chord. “The campaign hits on the core functional benefits of using Century Ply in a format that appeals to the upwardly mobile consumer,” he added.

The brief to the agency was to display the product benefits – stability, strength and the ability to withstand all abuses. This had to come out prominently in a manner that people would find an emotional connect. “The TVC had to be entertaining, as at the end of the day it’s entertainment that is important,” Banerjee said, adding “In spite of the ‘anger’, it does bring a smile as you see the man forgetting his anniversary.”

Recalling the brand proposition, Banerjee observed that in 2008, research had thrown up the fact that though Century Ply was considered trustworthy and a market leader manufacturing quality products, it was not seen as stylish, modern and contemporary. In the last four years, the brand salience has been maintained through strategic brand placements within big entertainment properties – in films with Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and so on, which gave the brand a glam factor. “In 2011, a second round of research showed that we were seen as an innovative company, with a wide basket of products and the brand was seen as upwardly mobile, a little short of fashionable,” he added.

According to Arjun Mukherjee, ECD, Bates Kolkata, plywood being a very low involvement category, the brief was to connect with consumers at an emotional level and engage with them. He added that it was important to demonstrate the ‘withstands anything’ quality of Century Ply and at the same time take the idea beyond a usual product demo.

Media mix
The ad broke on August 28, 2012 across news, general entertainment, infotainment and some select sports channels in the primetime slot. Sixty per cent of the media spend has been allocated to television, followed by 20 per cent for out of home (in eight metros), 15 per cent for digital (display, search, social and mobile) and five per cent for radio (in four metros).

The campaign will continue till March 2013. To ensure further consumer engagement, some BTL activities such as multiplex, mall and trade activations are being undertaken.

Social media is being used to generate buzz through seeding in relevant blogs and social media pages, interacting with the fan base and giving them an exclusive preview of the TVC. “Getting World Anger Day to trend on Twitter, with YouTube picking up the TVC to talk about the WAD, shows the amount of buzz the launch created,” Banerjee pointed out.

Campaign credits:
Creative – Arjun Mukherjee, ECD, Bates
Film – Vinod P Vijay of Lemon Yellow Sun Films
Animation – No Label, Poland
Motion capture session – Alvernia Studios, Krakow, Poland

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:15 PM  | 1 min read
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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'

e4m by e4m Staff
Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:07 PM  | 1 min read
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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 by exchange4media Staff
Published: Aug 26, 2023 11:48 AM  | 1 min read
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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
Published: Aug 26, 2023 10:54 AM  | 1 min read
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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

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Published: Aug 24, 2023 3:35 PM  | 1 min read
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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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