“Nissan Evalia ad is nice but misses wow factor”
The ad tries to communicate flexibility with the thought ‘Moves like music’ but the connect seemed a bit tenuous, say creative honchos

Riding on the concept that music binds people from all walks of life, Nissan Motor India has unveiled a new TVC to promote its newly launched Nissan Evalia, a seven-seater urban utility vehicle that ‘moves like music’.
The campaign has been created by TBWA/India featuring six prominent musicians – Sunidhi Chauhan, Swanand Kirkire, Anushka Manchanda, Andrea Jeremiah, Shantanu Moitra and Vijay Prakash.
Rahul Sengupta, National Creative Director, TBWA\India said, “Nissan wanted to bring about the drivability of the car and we have positioned it as a car that moves like music. We have brought contemporary Indian musicians to discover the lyricism of the drive. We have tried to portray the way the car moves, reverses and turns. The vehicle seeks many with comfort and that is the idea of using so many celebrities. In casting some very gifted musicians for the new campaign, we were able to show the Evalia as an enjoyable space, moving in a new direction from the conventional ‘show us more of the car’ in the campaign.” He added, “In a country that is really moved by music, it seems to be a good metaphor.”
The concept behind the TVC is to connect facets of music to the brand Evalia and promote its features such as maneuverability, mileage, easy reversing. To ensure recall, ragas are sung by musicians and singers (who also are the protagonists of the ad) while they tend to highlight the nuances of the car.
The film starts with singer Anushka Manchanda playing guitar while they wait in the car for Andrea Jeremiah. After she settles, Shantanu Moitra steers the song and the car ahead highlighting the attribute that Evalia ‘Turns like a tune’. The range is depicted when Swanand Kirkire starts humming the high notes, while the easy reversing is portrayed by Sunidhi humming the raga smoothly in reverse. The film ends with the voice over ‘Moves like music’.
On being questioned if there is overuse of celebrities in the ad, Sengupta said, “In India, I don’t think there is a concept called overuse of celebrities. If celebrities are ‘overused’ then advertising would be dead.”
The TV campaign will be supported by an integrated marketing campaign including print, outdoor, online and on-ground activities. The media agency working on the account is OMD.
Commenting on the new campaign, Nitish Tipnis, Director – Sales and Marketing, Hover Automotive India (HAI) said, “Innovation has been an integral part of our communication strategy at Nissan and our products also reflect that seamlessly. For the Nissan Evalia, we chose to convey the key features and innovations in a unique way through music, as music brings together people from all walks of life. TBWA’s ‘Moves like music’ campaign beautifully captures the innovative story of the Evalia.”
Clinton Cerejo has composed the number, Shimit Amin has directed the TVC and Red Ice Films has produced the ad. Speaking about the campaign, Robby Grewal, Director, Red Ice Films said, “Bringing TBWA’s concept of weaving music with a commercial was an interesting experience. As a production house, we had to ensure that the persona of the musicians does not overpower the brand and the communication. We were able to seamlessly ensure this by letting the celebrity singers be themselves and enjoy the entire experience. Shooting this campaign was great fun, and we were able to visually translate the concept for the viewers to identify it with the Nissan brand.”
Experts speak
Industry feels that use of music and celebrities to highlight the features of the car might establish a connect with the target audience but the ad could have been better.
Minakshi Achan, Co-Founder, Salt Brand Solutions said, “I guess they are trying to communicate flexibility and therefore the thought ‘Moves like music’. Frankly, the connect seemed a bit tenuous. Also, does the idea really fit the car which seems rather box-like in a world of beauties? Well, using celebrities definitely helps create awareness though not everyone showed in the film is known by their face, despite all the music videos out there.”
She added, “I quite liked the music; and with so many musicians surely they couldn't have gone wrong but I am not so sure about its ability to connect more so as I don't know who they really talking to.”
Mahesh Parab, ECD, DDB Mudra Delhi said, “Through music they have tried to depict various features of the car such as maneuverability, superior performance, ease of parking, spaciousness, etc. There are few nice touches such as Sunidhi humming the raga in reverse while reversing the car. By using a bunch of diverse artists such as Sunidhi Chauhan, Anushka Manchanda, Andrea Jeremiah, Swanand Kirkire, Shantanu Moitra, and Vijay Prakash, I think they’ve successfully drawn a parallel and conveyed the message that there are many cars in just one car.” However, he added, “It’s a nice ad, but the wow factor is still missing.”
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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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