Nivea Fresh Active leaves people with a yawn
The Nivea Fresh Active TVC starts interestingly and demonstrates potential but falls flat as it progresses, say industry experts

A new campaign for Nivea Fresh Active, deodorant for men, has been launched. The TVC is currently on air. The creative and digital duties of the brand have been handled by Interface Communications and the media mandate is with MEC.
The ad starts off showing men in various situations that make them yawn, demonstrating boredom. We see different men reaching out for fruits from the fridge, flopped over breakfast at the dining table, reading a book, patting a baby to sleep, swimming, stretching out of bed – all of which makes them yawn out of sheer boredom. It’s after they spray the deodorant that they ‘get refreshed’ and come alive.
“We wanted our brand positioning to reflect ‘freshness’ and wanted to put our message across in a youthful and contemporary way,” said Sunil Gadgil, Marketing Director, Nivea India. “I believe we have managed to do so,” he added.
The target audience is of course men. The product range for men has been in the market from 2009. It was later extended to the deodorant category. The brand proposition has been carried forward into this product category.
‘Jhatka’ of freshness
Robby Mathew, NCD, Interface Communications spoke at length about the creative. He said that when they spoke to users of Nivea Fresh Active, they got a fresh insight of the product. “Users told us that the deodorant gave a ‘jhatka’ of freshness when used. The film simply tries to bring alive what the product users told us,” said Mathew.
Is the brand promise conveyed effectively? It is all about a yawn in the ad, which is creatively presented in a variety of ways. “The use to a yawn turning into an exciting ‘aaah!!!!’ is a simple yet effective way of bringing alive the efficacy of the deodorant. Also, the tagline ‘Get Refreshed’ reinforces the brand promise,” said Mathew.
What was significant about the execution, Mathew explained, is that the sound track is unique as it has been created entirely with yawns, ‘aahs’ and sounds of a can opening, spraying, etc. with minimal instrumentation. “If you hear closely, the yawns actually follow the melody of sa re ga ma…,” he said.
The track was a tough one to crack as the yawns had to be real yet fit into the melody. Six to seven voice artists came together to bring alive this track. There is a companion film to this one, which is also on the same lines and will break on TV and social media soon, shared Mathew.
The media mix includes TV, print, outdoor, point of sale and digital.
Industry speak
“Although the film is nice looking, it lacks an idea. What starts off as an interesting montage of tired men becomes an anti-climax when you realise that it is a deodorant that wakes them up,” said Abhijit Lahiri, Creative Head, Rediffusion Y&R.
Prathap Suthan, Chief Creative Officer, iYogi was of the opinion that the film doesn't do much. “The plank of freshness is overloaded and in the middle of all that Nivea – the famous cold cream – comes through as a ‘me-too’.” He felt that freshness is too generic. “While the yawn cues tiredness, sleepiness, drowsiness, or even laziness, the film doesn't quite wake me up. There definitely was a case and a reason to take the brand into something differentiated, but I don't think this commercial quite delivers that. At best, it leaves me with a yawn,” he added.
“It is a simple story, which is a good thing,” said Rupam Borah, Founder Director and Creative Officer, Virus. He found it to be memorable because of the waking up sequences and the SFX turning into a tune. “However it fails to create that fresh feeling,” he added.
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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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