Lintas Media Group launches Media Futures; Raj Gupta given charge as President

Lintas Media Group has taken its relation with media brand owners to the next level with the launch of Media Futures media brand solutions. The service was launched on February 24, and Lintas agency, Insight, President Raj Gupta has been assigned the additional charge of Media Futures as President.

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Published: Feb 25, 2006 8:14 AM  | 4 min read
Lintas Media Group launches Media Futures; Raj Gupta given charge as President

Lintas Media Group (LMG) has taken its relation with media brand owners to the next level with the launch of Media Futures media brand solutions. The service was launched on February 24, and Raj Gupta has been assigned the charge as President. In a bid to offer comprehensive solutions, LMG has roped in international names like Garcia Media, an international publication design specialist, market information company Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS), and international broadcast design specialist Bruce Dunlop Associates (BDA).

As is known, Gupta is the President of Lintas agency, Insight, and will look after Media Futures as an additional responsibility. He explained that the genesis of the venture came from the fact that the issues that media industry faced today in terms of attracting and retaining audience attention, was only gaining more ground with every passing day and that a concrete offer to address this was required.

On the face of the problem, the impact of these issues is on the advertisers. However, media brand owners aren’t spared. A solution on retaining the target is working on media brands itself and LMG’s answer here is Media Futures.

“Problems like ad avoidance are real and form just a part of the concerns that advertisers are seeing and, in turn, media brand owners are facing. Media Futures is here to partner with media brand owners in this unprecedented age of consumer choices and business opportunities across the domain,” said Gupta.

Media Futures has identified three growth dimensions for media brands, which according to Gupta, would not only offer greater value to audience and consumers but also higher returns to media owners. The first of these is ‘Dimension Breadth’, which is to serve content across media channels and formats to the dynamics of each medium. The second is ‘Dimension Length’, which aims at increasing content life span. The output of media companies will become raw material for many different potential offerings. The third is ‘Dimension Depth’, which implies the repackaging of content as product and services, thereby creating new sales and revenue streams. Media Futures aims at working across mediums keeping these points in minds.

The order is a tall one but Gupta explained that given the combination of LMG’s strength in strategy and the expertise of the international partners that the group had brought on board, the objective was not as difficult to achieve. The partners, sought and signed by LMG, bring their own contribution to the table in terms of market information and design being and the idea to have these bodies was to keep these components (market information and design) on the same lines as strategy.

Speaking on these partners, Gupta said, “TNS is a renowned player internationally in market information. They will bring the power of knowledge that is needed to provide solutions to any media brand.”

“Garcia Media is an expert in the domain of print and Internet. Their experience in India is already seen with what they have done for the Hindu publications. BDA is the expert in television and between them, we cover the design aspects for these mediums,” added Gupta.

In terms of the team that Media Futures has put in place, Gupta informed that people were still being added to the Media Futures team. “What we are looking at are media account planners, who’ve had experience in brand building and media management. This would be backed by the Lintas brand building culture. There is domain creative expertise, we have the right alliances, and the knowledge of audience research, tools and insights. One cannot be more prepared to offer the services that Media Futures promises,” he said.

Gupta is clear the Media Futures is talking to media brand owners. “They are our partners in any case when it comes to talking solutions for clients and we have been able to do some very innovative works with media owners, but with Media Futures we would be dealing with them in a different sphere altogether. I see this leading to many more fruitful partnerships, going forward,” he added.

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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

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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