MTR Foods gives the 6-arm creative concept a makeover

Reinventing the previous ad where the woman is shown making breakfast with 6 arms, the new ad retains the concept but with a twist

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Published: Aug 22, 2015 9:30 AM  | 4 min read
MTR Foods gives the 6-arm creative concept a makeover

MTR Foods has come out with a modern-day twist in their latest marketing campaign. The creative conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather aims at positioning the breakfast mix as a perfect Sunday special menu. As used in the brand’s previous ad campaign, the creative concept of the six-arm device is retained in the new ad as well, but with a contemporary look.

The old communication showed how all the family members simply gave their varied breakfast preferences to the woman of the household who then proceeded to multi-task and cook up all the dishes. The visual of six hands were shown to impart the idea of being a supernatural being (referring to a goddess). The new ad film, on the other hand is about a family enjoying a breakfast meal on Sunday. The woman here is not making the breakfast alone; she is being helped by her children and husband and that is the reason, the six hands are formed behind the woman. The objective of the new campaign is to communicate how MTR’s wide range of Breakfast Mixes are a great fit for weekend consumption and a natural choice for families to come together both in the kitchen and at the dining table.

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Speaking on the thought behind the campaign, Shamik Sen Gupta, Group Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather, Bangalore said, “The creative concept took the six-arm device, which had become synonymous with MTR from the last campaign and gave it a fresh spin with the family. The campaign is aimed at establishing the ‘weekend’ as a consumption occasion for MTR breakfast mixes. In the commercial, we see a family on Sunday morning, working in tandem to help mom make breakfast. The six-arm moment comes through as a finale to their synchronised movement. This helped us position the weekend breakfast as a fun-filled family event rather than just showing the homemaker in the kitchen.”

Giving her views on the campaign, Pragya Bhartwal Dhyani, Creative Director, Thoughtshop Advertising Limited said, “Frankly speaking, I have never liked the old MTR Foods commercial, where the woman alone is shown to be doing all the cooking. The new ad is fresh in terms of the concept and also, being a working woman, I can totally relate to it. Times are changing and you can no longer get away with showing a woman in the kitchen, cooking for her husband and family always. The new ad is good, not in terms of the quality, which is average but because of the concept. I like the idea that it involves the kids and the husband as well. The primary message might be the product and their positioning of MTR breakfast mix as a ‘Sunday special’, but the secondary message, of involving the family in making breakfast and the modern outlook of the members, stands out.”

Echoing similar views, Joybrato Dutta, Creative Group Head, Scarecrow Communications, added, “It's a good change for MTR. Their last ad had showed a woman with six hands, trying to portray her as a goddess. This one shows the same visual but with a modern twist. This time we see her family helping her. It's a fresh take and the ease of using this product does come out nicely.”

Vikran Sabherwal, Vice President - Marketing, MTR Foods highlighted, “Breakfast mixes have been one of our successful categories and has huge potential going forward as well. Our research has shown that variety is a key hook for weekend breakfasts and with 16 different breakfast solutions, variety is MTR’s USP. We took this thought forward and understood from consumers that variety combined with a relaxed weekend morning are perfect ingredients for the family to bond. Our new communication brings this thought together. MTR’s endeavour has been to reach and connect with the modern Indian consumer. This new communication embodies this thought by showing a contemporary close-knit family getting together to make a weekend breakfast, guided by the mother, using MTR Breakfast Mixes. We are confident that this new campaign will resonate well with our consumers and help in triggering trials and increasing category penetration.”

The campaign has been released in three Indian languages spread over six weeks across TV channels and digital mediums.

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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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