Maruti Suzuki Ritz presents ‘slices of life’ driven by Dentsu

With so many cars flooding the market, especially in the hatchback segment, it is imperative to create a marked differentiation. Maruti Suzuki Ritz, the latest entrant in the Indian auto market, has come up with a TVC that seeks to bring out the personality of the car and the man owning it. The ad has been conceptualised by Dentsu Creative Impact.

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Published: Jun 6, 2009 9:43 AM  | 4 min read
Maruti Suzuki Ritz presents ‘slices of life’ driven by Dentsu

With so many cars flooding the market, especially in the hatchback segment, it is imperative to create a marked differentiation. Maruti Suzuki Ritz, the latest entrant in the Indian auto market, has come up with a TVC that seeks to bring out the personality of the car and the man owning it. The ad has been conceptualised by Dentsu Creative Impact.

The TVC broke on major channels recently. The production house is Dentsu TEC/ POP Films, while the film has been directed by Maurizio Longhi.

Commenting on the creative concept behind the ad, Junichi Minohara, VP and Executive Director – Strategic Planning, Dentsu Creative Impact, said, “The new Ritz is a unique amalgamation of fun and practicality. It gives the consumer all the benefits of a tall boy design, roomy cabin space and the new generation K12 engine that delivers best in the class mileage in a hip and stylish car that has been developed by the Suzuki team in Europe. Likewise, the car is aimed at people who have a purpose and know how to have fun. They are the people who value every moment, whether going on a family outing, leading a project at work or spending time with the boys. They are the people who simply ‘Live the Moment’. The TVC, therefore, captures the personality of both the car and the man. It is the desire of both to strike a perfect balance of purpose and fun.”

On how the ad cuts the ‘car clutter’, Minohara said, “The creative idea focuses not just on the car, but also on the man and his aspirations. What really distinguishes this communication is that the aspirations it captures are more real and closer to the audience.”

The TVC shows a Maruti Suzuki Ritz as it climbs up a spiral skyscraper parking. Along with this ascent are shown slices of life that represent the protagonist’s positive future. We see the talent in a locker room before a cricket match. The man closes his eyes to concentrate on the big game ahead of him. Next, the protagonist is shown working late and making a successful presentation the next day. Work over, the protagonist rushes for an evening out with his friends. He is next shown at an airport leaving for a business trip, where he is seen off by his family. On his return, he returns to an enthusiastic welcome by his wife and son. All the while, the Ritz continues to climb up the spiral architecture, finally reaching the top, where a beautiful city skyline is shown.

Minohara further said, “The objective of the campaign is to launch the Ritz, Maruti Suzuki’s premium hatchback in India. The aim is to establish Ritz as the car of choice for modern urban families with an international outlook and use Ritz’s launch as an opportunity for Maruti to prop up its style quotient, from a maker of purely functional cars to cars with style.”

“The brief from client was to strengthen Maruti’s position in the A2 segment, which is the largest and fastest growing segment in India, with a slew of international players lined up to take a share of this pie. Given the fact that Swift is the existing bestseller in this segment, we had to ensure there was minimal cannibalisation between the two brands,” he added.

The latest Ritz ad was preceded by the ‘Entry’ TVC, which heralded the launch of the premium hatchback in India. The TVC broke on major channels on May 15, 2009 and attempted to capture the essence of the car by way of romanticising the design and the drive. The international location and treatment added to this spirit. The latest TVC, called ‘Development’ broke on May 29, and seeks to weave in glimpses of the Ritz buyer and his attitude of enjoying everything he does – be it at home, work or with his friends. This is summed up in the baseline: ‘Live the Moment’.

Minohara said, “The making of the TVC was a truly global effort, with the crew from Malaysia, the director and DOP from Italy, part of the cast from Australia, and of course, teams from India and Japan. Yet the whole group functioned as one professional unit and delivered everything with clockwork precision.”

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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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