News on the go: Tabloids on the web – Pt II
With television now playing 24x7, tabloids are considered the next destination for the print format. Mostly into quirkier, instant and snappy news, they make for reading that is rather local, and speak directly to its audience. Their websites keep non-residential Indians in tune with developments back home, in the cities they grew up. As the demand for connecting to this NRI reader increases, tabloids have as much reason to stretch themselves across cyber space. exchange4media takes a look at the websites of tabloids in the market, in the second part of this series.

Often most eager to tap the local market, tabloids explore news that is closest home and reflect the concerns of the neighbourhood. With globalisation and Indians moving abroad, websites of local papers create bridges for non-residential citizens to catch up with news back home. “Our audience is that of a diaspora, and since we are local content providers, it is the audience here as well as in other places that we must cater to,” said Abhijit Pradhan, Director, Sales and Marketing, Mid Day, Mumbai’s local tabloid. As the demand for connecting to this NRI reader is increasing, tabloids are also realising the need to penetrate through cyber space.
Mid Day
Mid Day’s website grew to the current www.mid-day.com from the original chalomumbai.com. It has seen some changes in recent times too, which include the new e-paper system. “Our site is very relevant to the audience, and we are not treating it as an add-on, but integrated with the editorial,” Pradhan said.
“At the time when the Internet boom happened, our inspiration was to build a Mumbai community on the web. Somewhere along the line, the mobile boom overtook and today, we are at the crossroads of mobile and Internet. People are consuming in a multi-dimensional manner,” he said, adding that Mid Day still faces the challenge of going completely digital with SMS alerts and web mailers.
Like most others, Mid Day also has its entire revenue coming in only from advertisements. “Although subscriptions might work, people may not want to pay for online material,” Pradhan expressed.
Mint
Hindustan Times’ business paper Mint (www.livemint.com) was launched in February this year. Rashmi Chugh, Head-Internet, said that the website and paper were conceptualised simultaneously. “The idea was that it should not just be a newspaper. We have elaborate content management systems. Currently, it is like a translation of the paper onto the web, but soon in the coming months, it will be very different,” she said.
Mint currently functions through a small team and has several teams off-location too. “There is a development team in Chennai, a design team in Italy, and the entire infrastructure is housed in Atlanta, where the servers are.”
A linkage with flagship brand HT and being part of the HT media group is an advantage, feels Chugh, as the quantity of content is never a problem. She feels that the print medium doesn’t suffer, but that the web is only a further extension. “Twenty-five per cent of the content on the website is from the paper, whereas the rest is exclusive to the web. Print is a personal habit. The feeling of holding a newspaper in your hand still remains. I think there is a parallel boom in both print and web. It is about how you engage the person, but the medium keeps changing.”
While they feel that subscription can be possible, if made to work, Chugh said that they have no plans to start any right now.
Mumbai Mirror
Mumbai Mirror (www.mumbaimirror.com), the compact daily published by the Times Group, has also revamped its website recently. While initially it only had print articles online, the team is now creating content that is exclusive for the site. They have an e-paper, a replica of the morning and afternoon editions.
It has introduced sections that cover Mumbai’s history, Mumbai’s map and civic initiatives. “We are taking in a lot of youth writing. The team is full of young people. Even if they are not the greatest writers, they have fresh ideas,” said someone from the web team who did not wish to be named.
Mirror does not have breaking news on the mobile. The revenue is again largely through advertisements and the opportunities that they are exploring for generating ads is currently through a free classified section, and cursors that point to consumer locations on the local Mumbai map.
JAM
Recently, the monthly youth tabloid JAM also launched a new portal www.jobokplease.com for students and freshers. “For a small publication without a dedicated classified department, an Internet job site with a payment gateway is the most economical method of attracting employment advertising,” said Rashmi Bansal, Youth Trends Consultant and Editor, JAM Magazine.
“This is a tried and tested business model. We are only creating a new vertical within it which is in sync with the audience that we have been catering to through JAM and jammag.com — the youth aged 16-24,” Yatin Bansal, CEO, JAM Magazine, said.
This transition phase towards new media has seemed to almost run parallel to the growth and popularity of tabloids and the compact format in the market.
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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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