LG Care shifts Rs 30-cr creative account to Contract Advertising

LG Care has decided to shift its Rs 30-crore creative account to Contract Advertising. The account was earlier with Everest Advertising and had been awarded to the agency in a multi-agency pitch in January 2004. Contract was among the agencies that were short-listed in that pitch.

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Published: May 14, 2004 6:16 AM  | 3 min read
LG Care shifts Rs 30-cr creative account to Contract Advertising

LG Care has decided to shift its Rs 30-crore creative account to Contract Advertising. The account was earlier with Everest Advertising and had been awarded to the agency in a multi-agency pitch in January 2004. It must be noted that Contract was among the agencies that were short-listed in that pitch.

Confirming the move, Vijay R Singh, Managing Director, LG Care, said, “We have moved our creative account to Contract Advertising who will have a dedicated team of 16 persons to manage our account. They will handle the entire umbrella branding of our seven FMCG categories, which requires a dedicated team including a planning department, three creative directors, a team of four art directors and copywriters and six studio managers.”

Explaining the reason for the shift in such a short time, Singh said, “This is the first time the umbrella branding is being tried out here. It is a challenging task that requires dedicated resources. But it takes time to set up an exclusive team. Everest did not have a full-fledged office in Chennai whereas Contract has a complete team in place and since they were already short-listed in the recent pitch, we decided to move the account to them.”

Why was Contract not chosen in the earlier pitch? Singh said: “Our current strategy that involves umbrella branding across seven FMCG categories requires great efficiency and a terrific amount of dedicated resources. For this, we wanted the entire top management to be involved and take ownership of the umbrella branding mandate. This was not possible due to the unavailability of Contract’s President Colvyn Harris, since he was traveling. But once we got the commitment from them, we decided to give them the account as they had a complete team in place.”

It is pertinent to note that LG Care has just launched consumer products across seven key FMCG categories. The product range features 200 product packs in various sizes, packs and variants. It has unveiled popular international products like LG Cliden toothpastes, LG Double Rich shampoos, LG Super ENZ detergent, LG Cucumber Natural & White Beauty soaps and LG Maman diapers.

Industry estimates peg the southern market to be the highest in terms of sales growth and hence LG Care projects the four southern states of Tamilnadu, Karnataka, AP and Kerala to contribute 30 per cent of the overall national sales. LG Care has also appointed 40 distributors and 25,000 retailers in Tamilnadu, which is the key market in the south.

Distribution and channel development is nearing completion in most parts of India. LG Care products will be made available in all metros, mini-metros and major towns by July 2004. The company has put together an aggressive package of trade schemes and promotions for its channel partners to drive growth. Special emphasis is also being given to retailers as they form the customer contact points. The company has planned an aggressive marketing, advertising and promotions campaign. LG Care will depend on an innovative mix of advertising, direct marketing, events and promotions to establish a long-term relationship with the Indian consumer. A strong research focus is also in place to be able to generate consumer feedback.

For LG Care, India is one of the fastest growing markets in Asia. The size and potential of the market coupled with low penetration levels made it attractive for LG Care to enter India. Worldwide, LG Care has been among the top FMCG companies in some 40 countries and is expected to grow rapidly. LG Care aims to be one of the top three players in the Indian FMCG market by 2006.

(The story was first run on the site on May 13, 2004 at 8.10 p.m.)

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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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