My expectation from Govind is to build a plan and then live it: Philip Brett
Philip Brett President, Asia TBWA, Worldwide speaks about the agency’s India strategy and plans to steer the agency under the new leadership of Govind Pandey

TBWA Group India roped in Govind Pandey from McCann Worldgroup India to helm its India operations as CEO TBWA India from Jan 1 2016. Pandey reports into Philip Brett, President, TBWA Asia.
“This is a rejuvenation for TBWA India and I say this with complete confidence. It was also reflected in the confidence that the agency felt when we told them that Govind Pandey was going to become the new CEO. Govind has the right attitude and I really believe he has got a good plan for what he wants to do. “said Brett who indicated that TBWA had been on the look- out for a new CEO for India for over a year, and Pandey was one of the earliest candidates approached by the agency for this role .
Brett talks about the agency’s India strategy and plans to steer the agency under the new leadership of Govind Pandey………..
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While it is great to hear about the disruption model the agency hasn’t been at its best in the last two years, how are you going to get things back on track?
In India, it takes one piece of work, one interesting piece of work that people start talking about; you need a bit of evidence. And once that happens they start to see. We are not saying we would dominate the market, that’s not our goal. Our goal is to be the best agency we can be in a measured time.
What are your objectives for the next one year?
We are a business and we want things to move. For me, Asia Pacific will start to perform better if India starts to perform better, 100 per cent better.
Step one is--don’t go backwards. I do believe that if we get the qualitative pieces right, the money will come. And the one thing I do admire about India is that clients love good work and they pay for that. So, my expectation from Govind is to build a plan together and then to live that plan. I don’t want to set people up to fail; we need to get the people right, to get the product right, to get the proposition right in the market, find your fate, find your place and make the clients we currently have enjoy working with you.
My goal is to keep going north. In two years I believe, we will be a better agency and be discussing TBWA India on a whole new level.
What do you think of the Indian market right now and which are the agencies you think are genuinely doing good work?
Lowe is doing well, McCann; Prasoon is a strong creative person, they are very good at story-telling. We have always been impressed with the guys at Taproot, they are shaking things up.
The more interesting question is; what does an agency need to be? It’s not about not doing TV, it is about coming in and creating brand stories which cut across channels.
Without being critical of the Indian industry, it is I think one of the early markets of the world where this industry (advertising) really matters. It has real influence in culture but without challenging that, India doesn’t need another advertising agency, what it wants is a creative house that can deliver great solutions to clients, that’s what disruption does; it doesn’t help you write better TV commercial, it doesn’t tell you that radio is what where you want to be. But it does tell you how do you put an idea in the middle and then you decide how you communicate, how you reach your audience.
What is your sense of the Indian market when it comes to technology, what are the conversations you are having with clients on this front?
I think one of the challenges that I found is that it is still TV based and it has not fully embraced technology yet, which is again ironic, because India is such a technologically literate country.
I think it will reach a new point and I am very optimistic about India, though it takes a while, but it is an advantage.
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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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