New MP Tourism ad passes with flying colours

Set against the backdrop of Holi, the new MP Tourism ad is cinematically unique, charming, topical, with a brilliant amalgamation of colours, say creative honchos

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Published: Mar 29, 2013 7:37 PM  | 4 min read
New MP Tourism ad passes with flying colours

From the innumerable monuments to the exquisite Khajuraho’s sculptures, from the Sanchi Stupa to Ujjain’s Mahakal Aarti, Madhya Pradesh is truly the heart of ‘Incredible India’. To highlight the grandeur of the state, Ogilvy & Mather has created a new campaign for Madhya Pradesh (MP) Tourism that welcomes the audience the same way Indians welcome people during the festival of Holi – by throwing colours.

Colours in different beautiful hues envelope tourists and form the key tourist attractions of Madhya Pradesh. The agency believes that colours seemed to be the perfect choice to tell the MP story this time.

In 2006, Madhya Pradesh Tourism released an ad called ‘Bioscope’ that showed shots of the attractions of the state viewed through a bioscope. After three years, in 2009, another ad was released that used ‘eyes’ as the creative route to narrate the journey of the traveller in Madhya Pradesh. The first ad invited tourists to visit the place and the second ad narrated the experience of the traveller in the state. In 2010, Ogilvy India created a TVC that depicted the various tourist attractions of the state through ombromanie, which is the art of performing a story using images made by hand shadows with a background score of ‘MP ajab hai, sabse gajab hai'. The campaigns have always emphasised on the traditional and historic attractions within the state like the wild life, monuments or heritage.

The new TVC shows tourists welcomed by young locals with coloured powder and water.  In slow motion, as the colours reach the tourist, they take the shape of the key tourist destinations such as the Kanha tigers, Khajuraho sculptures, Mandu's Jahaz Mahal, Sanchi Stupa and Ujjain's Mahakal Aarti.

Abhijit Avasthi, National Creative Director, O&M said, “MP Tourism ads have enjoyed a tremendous popular appeal in the past. From its artistic execution to touching the pulse of millions of Indians, we had to come up with another stunning ad in the series of unique MP Tourism ads and that’s what we did.”

Mahesh Gharat, Group Creative Director, O&M said, “The moment we started brainstorming on this campaign, the idea to present the State of Madhya Pradesh through beautiful, vivid colours sort of leapt out at us. After the first sketches were done, we gave a shout to Varma (Director Prakash Varma) to check how feasible our vision was. Fortunately, he was as excited to execute this never seen before riot of colours as we were.”

The ad is directed by Prakash Varma and the music is created by Pankaj Awasthi. The lyrics are written by Pradyumna Chauhan.  According to Pradyumna Chauhan, Group Creative Director, O&M, this ad is a labour of love. “From conceptualisation to the final execution, every step of the way, one could tell a story or two. If I were to say it differently, this ad was easier imagined than done. But hats off to all our collaborators led by Varma, finally we did pull it off. A special mention for Pankaj Awasthi – he brought so much soul and feel to this ad with the music. Writing the song to the visuals was some task but it worked out great in the end,” Chauhan added.

The film will be supported by print and outdoor campaigns.

How helpful is the riot of colors?
Industry experts believe that the idea of portraying the tourist destinations through colours with a perfect blend of the earthy track will strike a chord with the audience.

Raghu Bhat, Founder Director, Scarecrow Communications said, “It’s a fantastic film from every angle. Most tourism films reveal too much information about the destination. But this one whets the appetite for Madhya Pradesh by withholding some information and creates a tantalising tease. The film pauses and flows, which makes it cinematically unique. The interplay of vibrant colour on one side and the dark shadows, in a single frame on the other side is genius at work. The track is brilliant. It throbs with drama and builds up a thrilling sense of anticipation. The operatic track evokes a sense of Veer Ras, is reminiscent of Gustav Holst's 'Mars- Bringer of War'. Overall, it's a piece of work that pushes the boundaries of craft.”

Naresh Gupta, Managing Partner, Bang in the Middle said, “The ad is a brilliant amalgamation of colours and what the state has to offer. The parallel track that runs between what the song says and what the visuals portray is brilliant. For the colour-devoid western world, this is a true celebration of colour, gaiety and festivity. There are little nuggets in there like the Mandu Fort being formed by gulal, which are really charming. As a topical ad that takes an Indian festival and connects it to state festival, it does a phenomenal job.”

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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'

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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

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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

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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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