New Hyundai i20 does a Hollywood spy-thriller campaign

The Elite i20 gets a shot of Hollywood glamour with Innocean's campaign that the agency calls a 'cinemercial'

e4m by Ankur Singh
Published: Aug 28, 2014 8:33 AM  | 4 min read
New Hyundai i20 does a Hollywood spy-thriller campaign

In a crowded premium passenger car market, the i20 has worked well for Hyundai that has targeted the high-end hatchback user. The auto major recently launched a premium offering, the i20 Elite, to take on VW Polo, Fiat Punto, Honda Jazz and Maruti Suzuki Swift.  Designed at the brand's Design Centre in Russelsheim, Germany, the model sports a new look – the  Fluidic Sculpture 2.0' design- while retaining its mechanical features.

Storyboard

The commercial opens with the protagonist being targeted by a sniper from a roof top. A woman follows the operation by tracking each move he makes on a giant screen. She tells the gunman to shoot, but asks him to aim at the legs. He walks out of a building and picks up a ringing public phone. The woman tells him, “You can't just walk away. You have to compromise. There is no choice.” He walks away saying, "I always have a choice, to un-compromise.” After fighting off three men who confront him in a parking lot, he drives away in a red i20 Elite. The woman orders her men to chase him, tracking his movement through his mobile. He evades them all and ends victorious, forming the words ‘I quit’ on the screen in the process. A voiceover introduces the new i20.

Watch the video here:



Makers speak

“Our team at Innocean worked on the brief in a ground-up fashion, trying to piece together a new algorithm for this brand and its target audience,” says Vivek Srivastava, Joint Managing Director, Innocean. “There were extensive qualitative studies carried out to understand the mindset of the segment loyalists and their motivations. This revealed that there was a feeling of ‘compromise’ within this lot with compact sedans or small SUVs. Capitalising on this we positioned this car as one that's beyond all hatch-backs’,” added Smriti Chawla, Client Services Director.

The creative idea aimed to position i20 owners as a class apart. Hence the brand name was tagged with the prefix—The Elite i20.

Koustuv Chatterjee, Executive Creative Director of Innocean who led this campaign added, “The idea of 'Un-compromise' comes from the product itself. Add to that the edgy personality of the i20, and you get a cinematic story of a secret agent, who would rather quit than compromise with his beliefs. The car becomes not only his partner in outsmarting his pursuers, but also his pen with which he etches his resignation in style, using the entire city as his canvas.”

To achieve this, the agency put together a large format launch campaign that looked at capturing the car's styling, performance and newness along with an ‘Elite’ user imagery in a Hollywood style action thriller. “This launch campaign is not about a TVC rather  it is about a ‘cinemercial’ with a large dose of attitude which is sure to create buzz,” added Chatterjee. The trailer and the launch film have an unmistakable spy thriller feel about them, shot at Romanian locations by Alexander Paul, a renowned LA-based director and Bang Bang Films as the production house.

Even the print ads, OOH and activations have been aligned to this Hollywood blockbuster feel. “The overall effort is to create a surround feel for the consumer to fit our definition which is seamless across the various touch-points,” says Arjun Modayil, Executive Director of Innocean. The launch is backed by presence in print media, OOH, TV channels which include news, lifestyle and GEC, digital and a 15 city intensive activation plan which utilizes a bespoke game based on the theme as well.

Counterpoint

Ananda Ray, Creative Head, Rediffusion Y&R, said, “I had passed Hyundai showrooms with the term “un-compromise” pasted across their windows much before I actually had a chance to watch the Hyundai i20 Elite commercial. I thought the term was, if not revolutionary, interesting—and could lead to some exciting communication. However, when I saw the commercial itself, it was a huge let down. Formulaic, clichéd and with a story line that triggered nothing within me. Even the thrill of the chase was missing. As far as the product shots go, the interior shots were incidental, the car’s upgraded (from the previous i20 version) features were not highlighted – it was just a red car running helter skelter. Big budgets, small impression—basically, a whole lot of nothing.

Whether the campaign leads to rise in sales and increased consumer interest is yet to be seen. But the attempt to make it big sure is working. According to the company statement, the initial response has been thrilling to say the least. The YouTube views of the trailers had clocked a figure of 600,000 and the cinemercial version has already clocked 310,916 views in just two days. Hyundai dealerships have reported a spike in enquiries.

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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

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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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