Mother Dairy TVCs lack real insight: Experts
The films are not saying anything new. It’s a Cadbury’s déjà vu. However, the production values make the ads warm and beautiful to watch, say creative honchos

The drooling ice cream bars, delightful cups, delicious cones and creamy tubs are the preferred choice of many in this scorching heat. To tap its target audience, Mother Dairy has unveiled two new TVCs showcasing its range of ice creams.
Both the films – Range & Classics – ride on the thought that life is ‘Real Good’. The Range TVC captures real slice of life situations and brings Mother Dairy alive through those moments. It’s a montage of real situations which one can correlate with; catering to all age groups with the range of products weaved in through the situations. The tune of the jingle is hummable with soft lyrics.
In the Classics TVC, the film revolves around a couple in a plush living room enjoying Mother Dairy’s Classics. The film captures the romance between the product and the couple.
Speaking on these TVCs, Subhashis Basu, Business Head, Dairy Products Division, Mother Dairy said, “With Mother Dairy spreading its wings and penetrating in to new territories, it is imperative to build the imagery that consumer could relate to. Mother Dairy’s heritage of trust and pride came naturally to ice cream. The challenge was – in midst of international brands as well as national brands, where do we stand and how do we position ourselves.”
The film is conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather, Delhi and directed by Ravi Udyavar.
How delicious is the new TVC
Industry experts believe that the TVC has a hummable track with soft lyrics but the insight is not strong enough. However, they believe that people will have a craving for eating ice cream after watching the ad.
Raghu Bhat, Founder-Director, Scarecrow Communications said, “The Range TVC has a distinct audio track. However, the idea isn’t as sharp. It looks like a montage of slice of life ice cream tasting moments, a few of which are endearing. However, there are plenty of vanilla shots as well! Also, there are too many cuts and there is too much happening. Some of the moments could have been extended.”
“The Classics TVC again has an interesting sound track but the core idea of something that is too good to be shared has been done before. Overall, it may need lot of media monies to make a real impact. Also, the diffused lighting treatment and pale colouring of the frames dampens the appetite appeal of the ice cream. What I miss is a single message and takeout,” he added.
Vedobroto Roy, Executive Creative Director at Dentsu Communications said, “The films are not saying anything new to me (as a consumer). The montage reminds me of Cadbury’s ‘Kuch khaas hai’ – that is probably the safest bet when you don’t seem to have a strong idea for the brand…specially, the guy licking his tie!”
“The Classics comes through as an Indianised (tacky) version of Haagen Dazs. The most unbelievable (forced) part is the ‘well-built’ model having a whole tub of ice cream and not sharing it with his 'hot' partner. Again, it’s a Cadbury’s deja vu! So, the idea’s done before. And Life’s Good! What is Mother Dairy's role in it? These ads excite me about having ice cream, of course, in the summer. But why Mother Dairy? I am sure if they dig a bit deeper, they could have hit upon a real ‘Mother Dairy’ insight. But then, that’s just my opinion,” he added.
According to Roy, the production values on the other hand make it warm and beautiful to stare at when it’s playing on TV. “Whether I will look for a Mother Dairy push cart or any of their outlets to satisfy my ice cream cravings is debatable,” he concluded.
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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
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'
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 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
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
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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