Nike does it again

The campaign, named ‘Make Every Yard Count’, was co-created with consumers through active online participation & on-ground efforts, using over 1,440 crowd-sourced action images of young Indians playing the sport

e4m by Twishy
Published: Apr 4, 2014 9:01 AM  | 4 min read
Nike does it again

“Yesterday was not good enough. Today is not over yet. Make every yard count” – this is the powerful thought behind the new Nike commercial, which uses over 1,440 crowd-sourced action images of young cricketers in India who love the sport. The film was co-created with consumers through an active online participation and on-ground efforts.

The Nike film is testament to the dedicated young cricketers of India, the ones who don’t let anything get in their way, no matter where they play, whether in the gully or in the stadiums. The campaign, which was launched on February 22 on Nike Cricket Facebook and Twitter, invited players across the country to send in images and also involved over 100 photographers, who travelled around the country to shoot young cricketers. The ‘Make Every Yard Count’ campaign drew over 225,000 crowd-sourced images and concluded with the launch of the digital film which is played on TV as well.

Elaborating on the campaign, Avinash Pant, Marketing Director, Nike India said, “At Nike, we understand that the cricket culture of this nation is not confined to Team India and its players. It includes the millions of young cricketers who strive every day to be amongst the best tomorrow. This film is a dedication to each and every one of those young cricketers who relentlessly chase their dreams.”

Senthil Kumar explained, “The inspiration behind this campaign is the cricket crazy youth (CCY). For them, the ultimate realisation of their dreams is to play for the country, and that dream is common across every pitch in India. We remind India’s CCYs that to get there, you have to make the most of every moment you spend on that hallowed pitch. You have to seize every moment, snatch at every opportunity and train so you never drop the ball. Because the only thing that matters is what you do on those 22 yards. Wherever they may be. The manifesto that captures the campaign idea the best reads ‘Yesterday was not good enough. Today is not over yet. Make every yard count.” 

Watch the ad here… 

The digital film was created by Senthil Kumar, National Creative Director, JWT India and produced by 1st December Films, Bangalore. The song creation and sound design is by Dhruv Ganekar and Taufiq Qureshi.

Expert take
Bodhisatwa Dasgupta, Creative Director, Grey Worldwide remarked, “I think the ad was executed perfectly. Whoever sat on the edit table was obviously a genius. To just think how many shots these guys took to do justice to this blinding edit of hundreds of Indians playing cricket boggles the mind.”

“I don’t watch cricket myself, so I can’t really say for sure, but having said that, I think cricket, like any other sport is mostly about adrenalin. And watching this ad pumps up the adrenalin, makes you want to leap up and play. And if it can make me, a person who’s never held a bat in my life want to play, I’m guessing it’ll do much, much more to the cricket crazy nation,” he added.

Our take
Cricket is the only sport that is worshipped, played and watched religiously by two-third of this country. For a nation that worships cricket, playing on the game is undoubtedly the most powerful insight that any brand can opt for. It is an effortless, natural and superbly edited film that captures the dream of millions of youth in this cricket-crazy nation.

The insight behind the campaign is good and the film has been executed very well. The ad has beautifully captured the pulse of the game by splitting actions across so many athletes and locations to represent one cricket-crazy nation. It is difficult to seamlessly integrate them but the agency has done it perfectly. The theme goes well with a nation that can play this game even with the lack of space thereby making every yard count. The film has a vibrant soundtrack and will resonate with the youth because of a powerful idea executed brilliantly.

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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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