Mudra & CSR stand up for the girl child

Mudra North & East has come up with a unique campaign for Centre for Social Research (CSR) that highlights the plight of the girl child and seeks to promote a gender-just society.

e4m by Shubhangi Mehta
Published: Mar 8, 2011 10:46 AM  | 3 min read
Mudra & CSR stand up for the girl child

Client: Centre for Social Research (CSR)
Brand: Centre for Social Research (CSR)
Agency: Mudra Communications
Medium: Television

The Brief:
CSR works in areas of eliminating violence against women, women’s health and HIV, education, engendered governance, gender sensitization and increasing the participation of women in the economy. They have come up with a new campaign which focuses on discrimination against girl child.

The film addresses the unfortunate fact that the girl-child is shunned, discriminated against and often murdered in India. The spot is based on the belief that all a girl needs is a chance. Once she has that, nothing can stop her from shining.

The Execution:
The campaign has been conceptualized by Mudra Communications.

Nirmal Pulickal, Executive Creative Director, Mudra North & East, said, "The idea of a colony of hermaphrodites (kinnar) itself creates intrigue because it is look inside a colony of people whom the world considers as freaks. They’re scary and disgusting to most normal folk. And in a sense the man walking through it reflects our trepidation. When his purpose is revealed there is an almost ‘awww...shucks’ cuteness, which, offset against the surroundings, makes it an artistically brilliant concept."

Bobby Pawar, CCO, Mudra, commented on the work by saying, “In a country like ours, where we worship so many goddesses a lot of people consider a girl child to be a burden. The TVC portrays a change of heart of a father who regretted having a daughter a few years back and now is actually proud of being her father.”

The Final Product:
The film opens on a man entering a kinnar colony. He is teased mercilessly as he bravely ventures deeper, looking for someone. Finally, he spots the kinnar he is looking for and starts talking to her like she’s an old friend. Seeing her blank face, he reminds her that she had visited his home, fifteen years ago when his daughter was born. The kinnar tells that him if he had given her a mansion she should remember him. This is when he actually admits that he had sent her away empty-handed. The man then takes out a wad of cash, pressing it into the person’s hands. He tells her that he has come to set things right today. It ends with the pay-off explaining that your daughter will make you proud one day. Treat her same as your son.

Xpert Comment:
Sharing his view on the TVC, Nilesh Vaidya, ECD, Euro RSCG, said, “I really liked this ad. There are many ways to show how important it is to nurture a girl child. We've seen a lot of those ways playing out over the past few years. This one was a totally unexpected take on this oft-preached theme. And best of all, it's not preachy.”

"Another humorous take on a serious subject. In the past too, films have been made this subject but how much of that actually has an impact on the audience is anybody's guess. Nonetheless, the TVC has been shot well," said Pradeep Sarkaar, filmmaker and Director, Apocalypso Film Works.

Our Take:
The TVC deals with one of the most sensitive issues in today’s world, which is discrimination against women. The campaign is not the droning one’s where a celebrity comes in and asks to stop the discrimination. It breaks the norm and how! A round of applause for the creators of the campaign for keeping the compassion of the matter intact and coming up with something as striking as this.

A grand present from CSR and Mudra on International Woman’s Day!
 

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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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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