Muthoot’s #KahaaniBlueSoch- A hit or miss?

While the ad campaign does capture the brand’ s spirit and ethos, it’s just real people and real stories which steal the show.

e4m by Misbaah Mansuri
Published: Jul 10, 2018 8:55 AM  | 3 min read

The Muthoot Pappachan Group recently launched its new campaign #KahaaniBlueSoch with their new brand ambassador Vidya Balan. As the Blue Muthoot, it introduces a new theme – Blue Soch – that is dedicated to the progressive thinking of its customers who demonstrate hard work and determination along with firm self-belief in the face of adversity. The group has pumped in overall marketing spends of Rs 50 crore for this campaign.

The ad films have been conceptualised by L&K Saatchi and Saatchi. Sanjeev Shukla, Chief Marketing Officer, Muthoot Pappachan Group and Anil S Nair, CEO and Managing Partner of L&K Saatchi and Saatchi spoke to exchange4media about the core thought behind it, amplification plans and more.

Said Shukla,”Over a period of time, we as a brand have transformed to become a significant financial solutions company from a gold loan major. The new campaign “Blue is Belief” is a part of this transformation, wherein we want to re-iterate our focus on the common man and drive greater awareness around brand’s offerings that are focused on empowering human ambitions.”

He revealed that the new ad campaign will be aired across markets in the South and North and to ensure additional impact. The TVCs will also be aired during prime time movies and top reality shows like Big Boss in the South and Dance India Dance in the North. These will be supported by a cross-media blitz that will use wide spread presence online and on-mobile along with print ads across the South, West and North. “Further, we will be heavily investing in digital platforms to further cultivate the new customers – the youth and reach out to a national audience,” shared Shukla.

Nair revealed that for the ad campaign even the ‘background’ artistes were literally pulled off the streets and sourced from the nearby village. “Nikhil Rao(Director) and we were both very clear the casting had to be real and believable. With the exception of one person, almost the entire cast were drawn from theatre or just ordinary people. No models, no advertising cheesiness,” he opened up.

So what were the challenges that L&K Saatchi and Saatchi faced to create powerful communication straddling the entire conglomerate? Nair revealed, “We shot in a rural landscape, in a village 3 hours from Ahmedabad in gruelling 45 degree heat. Some of us suffered dehydration as well, but it was all worth it. The village we shot in had never seen a film shoot in their lives, which made it even more satisfying for us. The grittiness that Nikhil has brought to the films would never have been achieved in Film City.”

Ad review

The campaign comprises of two films for MSME Loans- Puncture Shop and Chai Shop and two films for Gold Loans- Mother-Son and Tailor. The communication focuses on this belief that their customers are determined people with bigger dreams and that the brand is happy to partner with them in this journey. What’s interesting is that all the 4 TV scripts are inspired by true customer stories.





 



The best part about the ads is that they maintain a balance between real stories and commercialism. Vidya Balan comes across as the perfect fit for the brand and seems to be leveraged just right. The casting in the ads, be it in the tailor ad or mother-son ad seems spot-on and helps stand out from advertising gloss.

The beautiful creative drives home the message about how the brand can change the fortune of customers. It seamlessly integrates MPGs supportive role in bringing those stories into fruition. But ultimately, the goal of advertising boils down to selling a product. While this one does capture the brand’s spirit, offering and ethos just right, it’s the real people and real stories which steal the show.


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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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