Noorings: India's first defeat at the ICC CWC… Advertiser's worry begins?

Not yet. In fact, India’s shaky performance ended up adding more viewers and hours of cricket – bad for the sport, but good for audience and even advertisers, Except those for whom the cricketer’s image, hence performance, is important…

e4m by Noor Fathima Warsia
Published: Mar 14, 2011 8:23 AM  | 4 min read
Noorings: India's first defeat at the ICC CWC… Advertiser's worry begins?

Every Indian cricket fan’s worst nightmare came true on March 12, when India lost its first match in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. Even as the match with South Africa was a fight to the finish, this World Cup has not been India’s best yet – not as bad as the last World Cup, but not as good as the previous seasons. India has had a tough time competing with teams such as Ireland and the Netherlands, which were otherwise seen as simple challenges. Some media observers had even gone on to say that India-Ireland or India-Netherland may not even be 100-over matches, given India’s “good form”. I am sure most are reminded there is a reason why cricket is called “unpredictable”.

Now, all hopes are pinned on the India-West Indies match as that, along with the performance of some of the other teams in Group B, decides whether India makes it to the Quarter Finals or not. And if India fails to get into the Quarter Finals, then this World Cup will be another disaster for advertisers – a lesser disaster than 2007, given the manner in which the matches were spread out, but a disaster nonetheless.

Until now, advertisers have every reason to be happy with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. ESPN Star Sports sold the series in a manner that gave access to the India matches in most advertising deals. The cumulative ratings across channels have thrown good numbers as yet, allowing better cost per rating points (CPRPs) than what many were expecting. And none of the deals are of the nature that advertiser pays more if the match has thrown better than expected numbers.

In a way, India’s bleak performance helped too. England, South Africa and Bangladesh were amongst the matches that were tough and would have generated huge interest. The Netherlands and Ireland, on the other hand, were kids’ play. But India’s struggle in these matches ensured that the full 100 overs were played and more importantly, it had audiences viewing the match till the end, just to be sure that their heroes were not dropping off the charts already.

Both Ireland and Netherland matches ended up showing good numbers, and hence good for the advertisers that associated with the World Cup. Whether this was good for ESPN or not is a separate point, and not one we are discussing here. Coming back to advertisers, a weak India performance is also not very good for advertisers who associated with players, including even Indian Captain MS Dhoni, who has seen some very bad press this World Cup.

One big question facing advertisers who seek sports celebrity as brand ambassadors is that the brand is dependent on the celebrity performing well. A bad play, a bad over, a bad inning leaves a bad taste with the audience and then that cricketer is not the best person selling your brand.

The advertising after the India-South Africa match on Star Cricket was very interesting in this regard. Immediately post the match, the Pepsi campaigns featuring Harbhajan Singh and Reebok’s Sachin Tendulkar creatives were on – despite a defeat, these cricketers had played well. Have advertisers actually worked out a way on which creatives should be aired depending on the match – honest answer, I don’t know. But the thing about cricket is what while it is, and for some time will be, a sure-shot bet to reach a cross-section of audience, it comes with an equally extreme set of risks.

The game is not just on the pitch or the field and it is not only the cricketer who is playing, the brand manager is also playing and as one would know from the India-South Africa match, one over – good or bad depends on who is talking – can change the game. And not necessarily in your brand’s favour.
 

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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

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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'

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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

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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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Published: Aug 25, 2023 4:39 PM  | 1 min read

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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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