MIB's TRP Committee Report: AAAI President Nagesh Alai in conversation

In conversation with exchange4media, AAAI President Nagesh Alai speaks on agencies paying for research and AAAI being an active constituent of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC).

e4m by Fatema Rajkotwala
Published: Jan 13, 2011 4:34 PM  | 4 min read
MIB's TRP Committee Report:  AAAI President Nagesh Alai in conversation

In the report submitted on Television Rating Points (TRPs) by a committee assigned by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), one of the 15 stipulations suggest that “broadcasters, advertisers and advertising agencies should pay a certain percentage of their relevant turnovers to BARC on an annual basis to fund the expansion of sample size for TRP measurement”. The Committee further ratifies its stand by adding, “The total cost of expansion of TRP measurement system over five years would be around Rs 660 crore, which is approximately 0.32 per cent per year of the total TV industry size in India. The committee feels that this level of expenditure should not be very difficult for the industry to meet”.

Currently, about 80 per cent of the cost is borne by the broadcasters, while the rest is shouldered by media and advertising agencies in parts. In conversation with exchange4media, a key voice for advertising agencies, Nagesh Alai, President, Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI), spoke on the recommendations. He said, “There is no such thing as a free lunch. The AAAI member agencies have been paying for research in the past and so will they hereafter. Having all the constituents, who will be actively involved in the research studies, pay a fair contribution is logical. The AAAI members, as always, will go by what is fair and square and pay their share of the contributions on the assumption that AAAI will be an active constituent of BARC.”

It may be recalled that the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) was first established in 2008 with three bodies – the IBF (Indian Broadcasting Foundation), the ISA (Indian Society of Advertisers) and AAAI – as active participants in the key decision making process. However, the current scenario sees the ISA and IBF with a higher involvement, with the ISA holding the option to nominate AAAI to be a part.

Tracing the change, Alai said, “I believe that AAAI has been a prime mover in BARC. Typically, given that it consists of various industry bodies with inherent divergence and conflict of interests, there were on-going negotiations internally in BARC. All of these were geared towards ensuring independence and robustness of the research studies. Somewhere along the line, the desire to take control of BARC by some overtook the need for a balanced approach, which resulted in the breakdown of talks amongst the constituents and things took an unwarranted and misplaced turn. I am sure that the talks will continue amongst the constituents to address and respond to this report. It would be wrong to say that there is no active spokesperson from AAAI.”

Speaking on the report from an overall perspective, Alai said, “My feelings are mixed. There are some positives in terms of the committee recommending that all key constituents, including advertising agencies, play a key part in BARC. There are some other positives too, like the recommendation of independence of the research agency to avoid conflict of interest, expansion of sample size to 30,000 People-meters across urban/ rural/ country, grievance redress mechanism, etc. On the other hand, there are some aspects which are intriguing and merit revisit, for example, there seems to be contradictions like the government saying that it wants to stay off TRPs, but saying that they would take control of it if nothing happens by June 2011, saying that the High Powered Committee’s (the recommended mix is at one level good) recommendations will be binding on BARC – then what is BARC for, if it cannot review recommendations and decide what is appropriate?”

Alai further reiterated his stand on the need for AAAI’s active participation in the proceedings and said, “I reckon that AAAI, whose members account for 85 per cent plus of the advertising industry, will be representing the advertising agencies on BARC, as it rightly should. Considering that AAAI was a key player and initiator of BARC, it is a vindication of AAAI’s rationale from day one.”

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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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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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