Mindshare nabs lion’s share at Media Abby; Madison, Maxus, MudraMax, TME follow

We had said it was a WPP affair, and two WPP agencies – Mindshare and Maxus – scored 15 of the 35 metals given out at the Media Abby 2009. Home-grown players – Madison Media, MudraMax and TME – were not far behind. But Mindshare rocked the evening with 10 metals alone across various categories.

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Published: Apr 3, 2009 10:51 PM  | 3 min read
Mindshare nabs lion’s share at Media Abby; Madison, Maxus, MudraMax, TME follow

We had said it was a WPP affair, and two WPP agencies – Mindshare and Maxus – scored 15 of the 35 metals given out at the Media Abby 2009. Home-grown players – Madison Media, MudraMax and TME – were not far behind. But Mindshare rocked the evening with 10 metals alone across various categories.

The event did not start on time, which we guess has become a tradition here now, but the wait was well worth it, especially for Mindshare. The agency nabbed two Golds in ‘Best Use of Internet and New Media’ for Matt ‘The Mind Reader’ campaign for Star World and ‘Wimbledon fever in your inbox’ campaign for HSBC.

Next in the winning order were Madison World’s Madison Media, GroupM’s Maxus, and Mudra Group’s MudraMax. Each agency bagged five metals.

Maxus won a Gold in the ‘Best Use of Television’ category for the ‘20 million experiences in 10 seconds’ campaign. MudraMax grabbed a Gold in the ‘Best Use of Special Events and Stunt/Live Advertising’ category for the ‘Scooty Institute’ campaign, while Gold for ‘Best Use of Radio’ went to Madison Media for the ‘Listen to your Heartbeat’ campaign.

TME took the No. 3 spot with four metals to its credit.

Media Direction, RK Swamy, FutureWorks Starcom, Mediaedge:cia, ZenithOptimedia, MediaCom and MPG & Euro RSCG managed one metal each.

Our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners for making the awards night their own. To quote in GoaFest language – The Right Brain Won.

Winners Speak
R Gowthaman, Leader, Mindshare South Asia
We have the advantage of working with some of the best clients and brands in this country. If we do not do the kind of work that we are doing for them, it would not be fair to them. But at the same time, while we have won in various categories – and I am very happy that we have won in digital – it concerns me that we have drawn a blank in radio and OOH. This needs introspection. In all, what we have managed is good, but there is a lot more to do.

Punitha Arumugam, Group CEO, Madison Media
Feels great, feels happy. The team that worked on the winning entries is jubilant and raring to. I only wish we could have won more.

Ajit Varghese, MD, Maxus India
Winning TV is the most coveted as this medium is greatly used, and to do something different and then get unanimous votes for it from all agency heads is difficult. Showcasing ‘pause’ on Live TV like cricket gave it the scale that would otherwise be difficult to imagine. We have won five Abbys this year versus the two last year. This is a huge improvement and gives us the pride that the team is living the creativity vision of Maxus. It has become No. 2 at GoaFest after Mindshare, and that truly reflects the size and product in the market. We won two awards for radio on Vodafone call conference, which not only shows radio as a demonstration medium, but also brought multiple radio stations across city together to sell a brand proposition. I could go on, since to me each win is a unique thought, and the difficulty in getting it implemented makes it ‘Maxus aha’.

Pratap Bose, CEO, Mudra Group
This is a great start for MudraMax and we are delighted. That said, we are going to compete strongly in the other mainline categories and we are going to double the tally next year.

Divya Radhakrishnan, President, TME
We had 13 entries, of which six were nominated and we have won four. Saying that we are elated is an understatement. We have won in Print, TV, Radio and Mixed Media, which are all important categories. In fact, we are the only ones that have won in Mixed Media.

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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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