Micromax - MAdly in love with ads

Conceptualised by Lowe Lintas and Partners, the MAd campaign promotes the product by paying tribute to few iconic Indian ads in a humorous manner

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Published: Feb 5, 2014 7:53 AM  | 5 min read
Micromax - MAdly in love with ads

Have you ever thought that you could also get paid for watching ads on your phone? Micromax has launched the Mad A94 phone with the app that pays you for watching ads. The brand has developed a set of four ads highlighting this unique feature. The users have to dial a call, watch an ad and get points. The points that are accumulated can be redeemed against recharge vouchers.

The MAd campaign promotes the product by paying tribute to few iconic Indian ads in a humorous manner, by showcasing story sketches which Indian consumers can remember. The idea is to showcase the love for advertising within brand-oriented consumers and an opportunity to get monetary benefits of pursuing entertainment. The campaign captures the love and recognition that consumers associate with their favourite ads and how this appreciation can be turned into their benefit in the form of bill waive offs, extra talk time, SMS, and other VAS products offered by the operators.

Conceptualised by Lowe Lintas and Partners, the ads depict people from different walks of life passionately describing their favourite ads to their friends/ colleagues. These ads include the 5 Star Ramesh-Suresh commercial, the Liril jingle and the Vodafone ad featuring the pug. The campaign was kicked off with a couple of teasers on TV and a ‘Guess the ad’ contest on Twitter and Facebook.

Shubhodip Pal, Chief Marketing Officer, Micromax elaborated, “Micromax Advertising Application – Mad – is our unique attempt to create a win-win for the Mobile Eco-system, where our customer not only gets delighted with the device hardware, but also with the unique application that will be supported across all GSM telecom operators and works well for both prepaid and post-paid customers. The launch of the MAd is being supported by a clutter-breaking 360 degree marketing campaign across print, online and TV. The digital leg of the campaign, ‘Guess the Ad Campaign’, has received an overwhelming response from the ad-crazy audiences across social media platforms. First of its kind, the campaign is truly a tribute to the advertising world appreciating some amazing advertisements by leading brands.”

Sriram Iyer, Executive Creative Director, Lowe Lintas and Partners added here, “It is one of those rare times in advertising when the product story is genuinely new and inventive. The campaign, therefore, had to do justice. In my opinion, in the process of telling the story of ‘MAd Call’, we’ve also managed to pay tribute to the world of Indian advertising too.”

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Expert take
According to Bodhisatwa Dasgupta, Creative Director, Grey Worldwide, the ads are quite funny, well scripted and well directed too. He added, “People hate ads. I make ads, and even I hate them. Point is this – advertising is a rude interruption in our lives. We switch our remotes on ‘mute’ when an ad appears on TV. So, why would someone willingly watch them is beyond me. There’s the reward angle of course, but I’m sceptical about that. Think of it, every time you want to make a phone call, you have to watch a blasted 30-second commercial first. As far as the race of impatient people goes, I’m not so sure it’ll click. Having said that, I think the innovation of the whole thing is just brilliant. Make free calls by watching ads. Wow, wish I’d done that kind of moment.”

He further said, “As far as communication goes, yes it will connect with the audience. As far as the product goes, as I said, I’m not so sure people will like the fact that they have to sit through an ad before they have to make a call. But, we’re an unpredictable race. One never knows, and least of all, I.”

Our take
Micromax has once again created a feature that is unconventional and extremely innovative. Nobody can think of getting paid for watching an ad in their wildest of dreams. Consumers generally change the channel as soon as an ad appears because it is a mindless intrusion during their favourite show. The concept of paying tribute to few iconic Indian ads is brilliant. All the films have been executed very well. They are humorous, catchy and will connect with the audience. Especially, the 5 Star Ramesh and Suresh commercial is a perfect pick.

But whether people will appreciate watching an ad while calling remains a big question because they already consider ads as an interruption. However, associating monetary benefits with watching an ad might draw attention. It is a very clever strategy adopted by the brand. At least it has generated word-of-mouth buzz about this unique app, which might work in favour of the brand because nowadays consumers are willing to try new and innovative formats. This ad celebrates the iconic work done by the industry with a whole new twist. So, once a stunner from Lowe Lintas, but the whole question of watching an ad while calling still remains.

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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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