Noorings: And India wraps up one more successful AdAsia...

After all the action and madness, AdAsia 2011 finally concluded last week. But the hangover continues, and conversations at the forum are still being discussed in various advertising offices. For India, AdAsia 2011 was yet another big achievement.

e4m by Noor Fathima Warsia
Published: Nov 9, 2011 8:36 AM  | 3 min read
Noorings: And India wraps up one more successful AdAsia...

I first got interested in AdAsia 2011 back in 2009, when Madhukar Kamath-led India team pitched and brought AdAsia to India for 2011. In the last two years, many conversations had happened, which were on the lines of ‘it won’t be the same as 2003, since there are many more industry events now’, ‘more people go to Cannes Lions now than was the case eight years back’, and that ‘it would be difficult to find not-too-exposed speakers’ and so on.

Everyone was excited about AdAsia coming to India, but they also were in a hurry to outline the challenge that was in front of the AdAsia 2011 Organising Committee, and the OC has worked very hard in ensuring that it left no stone unturned to make AdAsia 2011 one of the most successful AdAsias.

If I had to go by just the video coverage or the daily updates that exchange4media was publishing during AdAsia, the OC has achieved the targets it would have set out for itself in terms of hosting an event that people would take away a lot from. AdAsia 2011 coverage was seeing traction not only from various cities in India and from the, region but also from other markets such as the US. Over the weekend, e4m team was replying to requests of full session video feeds including some that were not meant to be recorded!

Unilever’s Harish Manwani and PepsiCo’s Indra Nooyi were inspiring for the 800-odd Indian delegates at the event and the rest of the industry that was observing their conversations from their offices. What stayed with me for a long time was Ms Nooyi’s question --- how are we grooming the leaders of tomorrow. She posed that to John Wren, President and CEO, Omnicom on-stage, but I hope every leader sitting in that hall, and there were many of them there, asked this question to herself and himself. I now understand better what Madhukar Kamath meant when he told exchange4media that he hopes that people left the forum with questions that provoked them to define the future of this industry. Nooyi had asked one such question.

And yes, the forum may be short on some of the leaders of tomorrow like Agnello Dias or Abhijit Avasthi and Rajiv Rao but it had the likes of R Gowthaman, Punitha Arumugam, Nandini Dias and Ajit Varghese, who will set the new definitions of the Indian communication industry.

AdAsia 2011 was undoubtedly one of the best forums to network with global and regional chiefs and fellow colleagues from India. It had the stage lit with a star in every session. Some of them were truly bright, their radiance contagious and widespread, leaving their audience with the thoughts of time well spent. And some of them underestimated the demand of an Indian audience. We like to be fed with knowledge and insights.

India set a benchmark in 2003 and 2011 has taken the legacy forward. It is not just the destination but the people that enabled that. I am on top of the world (I think the interview opportunities with IPG’s Michael Roth and Omnicom’s John Wren also contributed to that) because my first AdAsia experience, was of one of the best AdAsias so far. And I feel bad for anyone who missed it. But hey, one part of it, the full sessions, are available on exchange4media.com...

 

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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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