Mobile display vans: Providing visibility on the move

The outdoor advertising industry in India has come a long way and has emerged as an important medium giving a plethora of options to brands. These include bus shelters, hoardings, kiosks, gantries, and the mobile display vans, which have become immensely popular in the National Capital after the concept started in Mumbai a few years back.

e4m by exchange4media Staff
Published: Feb 3, 2006 8:16 AM  | 4 min read
Mobile display vans: Providing visibility on the move

The outdoor advertising industry in India has come a long way and has emerged as an important medium giving a plethora of options to brands. These include bus shelters, hoardings, kiosks, gantries, and the mobile display vans, which have become immensely popular in the National Capital after the concept started in Mumbai a few years back.

Brands are increasingly turning to these display vans to increase visibility, some well-known names include CNBC, KSB Pumps, WorldSpace, Globus Shirtings, Mahagun Developers, Pushpanjali Constructions, Unitech, Pyramid Mall, and SBI Life Insurance.

The concept of mobile vans, whose sizes vary from 14x7 ft, 16x8 ft to 20x10 ft, started in Delhi in 2001, wherein one can find these vans stationed in strategic locations like Defence Colony, Nehru Place, Aurobindo Marg, Rajouri Garden, Mayur Vihar, Vikas Marg, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ring Road, and Outer Ring Road, thereby lending brands the desired visibility.

Sharing his insights on this medium, Pramod Bhandula, Chief Operating Officer, Selvel Media Services Pvt Ltd, said, “It’s a vibrant OOH medium proven all across the world. I see a great potential in India as 70 per cent of rural population in India can be tapped with this medium as well for metros, it can be a gift to the city. Instead of having permanent steel structures, the mobile vans are better to handle as they can be removed quickly if need arises to clear the road or a particular area. The skyline does not get a permanent fixers of billboards. It is well established and clients can reach with limited numbers to various locations and target audience.”

According to Mukesh Gupta, Managing Director, Graphisads Pvt Ltd, “This is very different from every other medium in the sense that this is not static. Since this is an innovative medium, this has already captured the attention of everyone. More and more advertisers have switched to this medium because of the benefits this medium offers. The future belongs to mobile vans.”

Citing the advantages that these vans have other forms of OOH advertising, Gupta said, “First of all, it’s the mobility of an ad message. Secondly, latest technology, as the mobile vans offer colourful designs printed through digital technology with life-like pictures. Exclusive creatives are made for mobile vans. Thirdly visibility, as hydraulic vans offer extra height for the messages seen from a distance with ease.”

Lets now have a look at what the brands have to say about this innovative medium of advertising.

SBI Life Insurance runs its mobile vans primarily in South, West and East Delhi. While commenting about this medium, Marketing Officer with SBI Life Insurance who did not want to be named, said, “The medium is extremely good and viable and has tremendous potential which is yet to be explored primarily because of lack of clarity on regulations. The best part of this media vehicle is the flexibility it affords in an out of home campaign. Depending upon the need it can be placed in any part of the city. Also it can be a brilliant platform for creating localized awareness within a city coupled with a promotion / event or as a stand-alone awareness vehicle. It can also double up along with hoardings. Keeping in view the mobility it affords, it naturally becomes an ideal choice for an interactive communication in OOH. The potential for this medium is immense.”

According to Ajay Chacko, Head-Marketing, CNBC TV-18, “Delhi has a dearth of outdoor space and this is a good way to address the issue.”

If we take into account the money that the brands have to shell out in order to advertise on this medium, SBI Life Insurance spends about Rs 1.251.5 lakh in Delhi (depending on whether the van has hydraulic lifts or not), while in Mumbai the cost is between Rs 3.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh, depending on the location.

On the other hand, CNBC spent anywhere between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 3 lakh per month per van, informed Chacko. However, Gupta of Graphisads put the money roughly in the region of Rs 95,000 per month.

The mobile display vans are undoubtedly cheaper when compared to other forms of OOH advertising. Driving home this factor, Gupta observed, “This is a value for money medium. The other out of home modes of advertising are static. Advertisers have considered this medium as the most effective medium and are showing a lot of interest. In fact, demand is more and supply is less. Cost is not a limiting factor for many advertisers. It is the reach.”

CNBC’s Chacko and SBI Life Insurance also echoed the same thought. Considering its cost effectiveness and the sheer visibility that the brands can get through these vans, mobile vans certainly have a bright future not only in metros like Delhi and Mumbai, but will also gain momentum in cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, Punjab/Chandigarh, Haryana, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, etc.

Graphisads already supplies vans to many towns in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.

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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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