Maruti Suzuki Ciaz vrooms in with mega ad campaign

The country's largest car maker is seeking to mark its presence in the domestic market with the mid-sized sedan through phased marketing

e4m by Ankur Singh
Published: Sep 4, 2014 8:09 AM  | 3 min read
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz vrooms in with mega ad campaign

Ranveer Singh fans were in for a treat Wednesday morning, when they woke up to a four-page Maruti Suzuki Ciaz ad - Make Way for the New Ciaz- in The Times of India. As the mid-sized premium sedan inches closer to its launch, the automaker has released its extravagant print ad alongside its bookings launch.  

Maruti released its first newspaper ad last week, teasing with a 'Ciaz Coming Soon.' Delhi billboards are abuzz with statements like 'Roll Out the Red Carpet, Guys. Ciaz Coming Soon.' The teasers showed the vehicle’s rear and confirmed Ranveer Singh as the brand ambassador.

Aggressive campaign

Now that bookings are on their way, Maruti Suzuki India is prepping for the launch of Ciaz. “The car will be launched in October, during the festive season. Beginning with print and OOH ads, we will embark upon a phased marketing campaign for the brand. The TVC will be launched mid-September,” a Maruti Suzuki spokesperson said.

The company is aggressively promoting its SX4 replacement and claims that the sedan offers best-in-class dimensions. Unveiled at the 2014 Delhi Motor Show as a concept, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has been spotted several times during its test rounds on country roads. This fresh offering will compete against Honda City and Hyundai Verna, and will be available in both petrol and diesel options.

Digital-first buzz

The C-Segment sedan has already been creating buzz over the past two weeks with its hashtag “#coolcatsintown” dominating social networking sites.

The first digital teaser image showed a cat driving the new Ciaz with John Lennon glasses. Later, a series of similar cat teasers did the rounds, leading to the print ad.

There were sponsored stories that encouraged readers to share reports on sedan-driving cool cats using the hashtag #coolcatsintown. Conversations on cool cats were driven onto social media. The Ciaz connection to the hashtag was made last week through sponsored content on news sites. Readers were asked to share information on this car using the hashtag #CiazinTown.

The hashtag has been trending on Twitter, with users sharing their views on the new sedan.

Fineprint

Maruti Suzuki India has focused more on the rear seat of Ciaz to give it an edge over its rivals in C segment. The petrol and diesel engine options come in a total of six trim levels. The petrol range is likely to borrow the 1.4 litre K-Series petrol engine from Ertiga MPV. Diesel variants of Ciaz will get Fiat sourced robust 1.3 litre diesel powertrain. The  engines will be synchronised to a manual transmission. The sedan is expected to carry a price tag of around Rs. 7.2 lakh – Rs. 10.5 lakh.

Maruti Suzuki India had earlier revealed that its domestic sales grew up 15 per cent during the first five months of 2014. With the festive season inching closer, the company is positive that it will witness further growth during this period.

Besides Ciaz, Maruti Suzuki India is also said to be preparing for the launch of facelifted Swift hatchback and Swift Dzire. Recently, media reports confirmed that it is developing a SUV rivalling Renault Duster and a compact SUV to compete with Ford EcoSport.

The carmaker has already started the production of the Ciaz. Away from the noise generated by the initial campaign, it seems that the company is gearing up the production for easy availability.

 

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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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Published: Aug 25, 2023 4:39 PM  | 1 min read

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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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