‘Mandela, Clinton, Kofi Annan most influential to champion global warming cause’

Indian respondents have voted Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton to champion the cause of global warming. Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie make it into top five ranking.

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Published: Jul 9, 2007 9:15 AM  | 3 min read
‘Mandela, Clinton, Kofi Annan most influential to champion global warming cause’

For Indians, Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton are the most influential people to champion the cause of global warming, as 28 per cent Indian respondents voted for them. Kofi Annan bagged the third place in India with 26 per cent of votes, while Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie got a share of 20 per cent and 19 per cent of the votes, respectively. The 47-country Internet survey was conducted in April 2007 by The Nielsen Company and Oxford University.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Beckham, Bono of music band U2, Leonardo Di Caprio, Richard Branson, and Salma Hayek are among others whom Indian respondents thought would be influential in championing the cause of global warming.

Former US Vice President and recent environmental celebrity Al Gore topped the survey. A ‘dream ticket’ for climate ambassadors would include Gore and Annan, who polled as first or second choices in most countries, together covering 34 of the 47 countries in Nielsen’s Internet survey.

While Gore and Annan won the overall global vote, there were some notable differences between regions and countries. Among global respondents under the age of 25, Angelina Jolie bagged 14 per cent of the votes; Oprah Winfrey bagged 15 per cent, while Annan bagged 16 per cent of the votes.

“Consumers in India seem to relate to international personalities who have been in the news. Further, many of these are identities they admire and are familiar with. Our survey identified potential spokespeople from actresses to sports stars who would make effective global warming champions,” commented Sarang Panchal, Executive Director, Client Solutions, South Asia, The Nielsen Company.

The online Nielsen survey to be conducted globally on the topic of consumer attitudes to climate change was conducted in conjunction with the Environmental Change Institute of Oxford University. It polled 26,486 Internet users across 47 countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

The survey found that the film ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ had a significant influence on those who saw it. “The film ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ has pushed Al Gore and the message of concern for climate change up to the public agenda. Gore’s argument is that we cannot afford to view global warming as a political issue; rather, it is the biggest moral challenge to face our global civilisation,” said Panchal.

Seven per cent of Indian consumers polled said they had seen Al Gore’s ‘An Inconvenient Truth’, with 64 per cent of viewers who claimed to have seen the film said that it had “changed their mind” about global warming, while 82 per cent said watching the movie made them more aware of the problem. More importantly, 61 per cent viewers said that they changed some of their habits as a result of seeing the film.

Timmons Roberts and James Martin Fellow at the University of Oxford said that the Live Earth concert on July 7 represented an opportunity for a broader group of people to hear about the issue of climate change. They further added that the study was a chance to identify that who might be an effective messenger. “The challenge that remains is to determine which messages move people from concern to positive action,” they explained.

Nearly half of South Africans choose Nelson Mandela (49 per cent) as their top choice to champion the cause of global warming, which also leads the top 10 countries where Nelson Mandela got the maximum votes; India is second on the list. In Asia Pacific, Kofi Annan was clearly the consumers’ leading choice with 21 per cent of votes, followed by Al Gore and Bill Clinton.

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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

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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