Music channels refresh their bouquet of offerings
Music channels, which hadn’t made too much noise during 2008, are all geared to make up for it in 2009. MTV, Channel V and Zee Muzic share some of their forthcoming attractions for the year with exchange4media.

Music channels, which hadn’t made too much noise during 2008, are all geared to make up for it in 2009. MTV, Channel V and Zee Muzic share some of their forthcoming attractions for the year with exchange4media.
MTV gets turbo-charged with Season 6 of ‘Roadies’
MTV is all set to launch Season 6 of ‘MTV Hero Honda Roadies: Hell Down Under’ on January 10 at 7 pm. This season the stakes are higher as the prize money has been doubled from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. The Roadies’ journey will be flagged off from New Delhi and will travel further down to Udaipur, Ahmedabad and Silvassa. The show gets more grueling as it goes international and the group lands in Adelaide, Australia. From there, the journey continues to Broken Hill, Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour to name a few.
The 20 chosen Roadies will meet Bollywood action king Akshay Kumar, who will give them their first task, a commando obstacle race. The actor will also take the Roadies through a ‘Chandni Chowk to China’ experience, as he introduces a new tougher terrain and unthinkable tasks that puts the real back into reality.
Speaking on the new season, Ashish Patil, GM, MTV India and Senior Vice President Creative and Content, said, “If you thought last year was twisted, Season 6 of ‘MTV Hero Honda Roadies: Hell Down Under’ will make it look like a children’s film.”
Channel [v] latches on to ‘Launch Pad’ Season 3
This January, Channel [v] is on the prowl for the best musical entries for the third edition of [v] Launch Pad. The entries would be made on v.bigadda.com. Bands with distinct personality, diverse language or even a new sound will battle it out on this all new season of [v] Launch Pad. The mentor and jury will be Vishal Dadlani.
Announcing the battle, Sheetal Sudhir, Creative Director, Channel [v], said, “Launch Pad this year is extra special for us. We are cranking it up a notch to celebrate and recognise Indian rock music in its rawest form, language no more being a constraint. Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi all are invited. We’re tapping into the heart and soul of our Desi rockers and searching for a revolutionary new sound that needs to be heard and [v]’re all ears. Judging them would be India’s most versatile musician, Vishal Dadlani. We have hot wired the process for tracing the best musical bands of the country.”
Mentor and jury Dadlani added, “You could be a punk rock band from Shillong, a pop rock from Kolkata, or even a Malayali folk band from Kerala, it’s all good. I’m looking for the real thing, music that moves me. If you have it in you, then here’s your platform. If not, don’t bother.”
The competition begins by the end of January, wherein 20 shortlisted bands will perform every week Live at Blue Frog, Mumbai. Based on weekly cumulative ratings, few bands will be chosen to perform at the mega finals to be held in Mumbai. And at the end, the winner will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to record a music video with Channel [v] and a music album. The entire journey from auditions to eliminations to their final performance will be encapsulated in 13 episodes on Channel [v].
Zee spruces up the ‘Muzic’ in it
Zee Muzic has gone in for a complete makeover for its evening slot. Keeping in focus the profile of the channel, four shows have been slated in the 7:30 pm time band for the whole week, which are high on glamour, fashion, Bollywood and youth. The new programming has been on air from December 29, 2008.
The shows scheduled include ‘Salt & Pepper’ on Mondays and Tuesdays with Paras Tomar, ‘Season 2-Cinemascope’ on Wednesdays and Thursdays with Roshni Chopra, ‘B News’ on Fridays and Saturdays with Vikas Bhalla, and ‘WhattALife!’ on Sundays with Aryan Vaid. The shows in this time band are glossier, brighter, vibrant, edgy and metro-sexual. The shows are followed by the ‘After 8’ movie slot, featuring recent classics at 8 pm.
Ryan Stephen, Senior Executive Producer, Zee Muzic, said, “The whole idea behind this is to give viewers a bouquet of entertainment in this one time slot, 7.30 p.m. So what one gets is Bollywood gossip, everything you want to know about new film releases, hardcore Bollywood controversies and stories and finally, the lifestyles of our rich Bollywood denizens. It is quite an interesting mix.”
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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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