Noorings: Reckitt Benckiser pitch one of the hottest discussions at exchange4media Conclave 2010
The exchange4media Conclave 2010 is over. The big question - how was it? Well, we had 100 per cent speaker turnout, over 200 delegates and some of the hottest discussions on issues pertaining to media service brands and advertisers. The conversations were no holds barred (Reckitt Benckiser pitch was discussed at length!) and there was so much more to learn from some of the speakers like Irwin Gotlieb, Ashutosh Srivastava, Rahul Welde, Tim Love and even though via a video conference, from Mainardo de Nardis as well.

Yes – obvious, but honestly, did you really think there was anything but the exchange4media Conclave going on in my head right now? True, the event is finally over, but it has taken a significant time of preparations, and we are still in the post-event mode. For those of you who were there, you know how the event was. For those of you, who weren’t there, you may have already heard about it, and we are very keen to know what you have heard... So please do take some time out and let us know what you thought, or heard, of the event (mail to noorw@exchange4media.com).
The exchange4media Conclave has always been a platform where the exchange4media Group selfishly gathers the brightest minds, thought leaders, opinion formers (it is a real word) to debate on issues that we know our readers, and we, want to know more about. The last two Conclaves have seen presence of international leaders, and this year was our special most with Irwin Gotlieb, Global CEO, GroupM spending an entire day with members of the India marketing, media and advertising fraternity. He listened to some conversations and most importantly imparted knowledge that was meant for leaders to listen and learn from.
Similar examples were Ashutosh Srivastava and Rahul Welde. Another enriching conversation was with Tim Love in Delhi, who had set the tone for where India is headed in the communications industry. A super successful video conference with Mainardo de Nardis took the Conclave a few notches forward this year, and reiterated that technology is breaking barriers, and India is geared for a digitally evolved media landscape.
With Vikram Sakhuja, Shashi Sinha, Sam Balsara and Ravi Kiran stirring up discussions, joined in by the likes of Ashish Bhasin, Jasmin Sohrabji, Les Margulis and Satyajit Sen, the discussions couldn’t have been better. And throw in comments from some of the hottest advertisers, every exchange4media Conclave session had something interesting to offer.
While the extensive exchange4media coverage would give a good sense of what thought leaders were discussing, here are some of the takeoffs from the sidelines:
The Reckitt Benckiser pitch has enraged one and all but people don’t think discussing it is the solution. Everyone is hoping that media agencies have pulled out from the ridiculous pitch conditions, but no one knows for sure.
There are more clients who think that Reckitt’s idea to ask agencies to pay a pitch fee is ‘interesting’,
However, Reckitt’s pay-the-commission-back approach was not appreciated.
It appeared that some agencies had become comfortable with the thought of CPRP-linked deals (media owners need to unite sooner than they know).
The Indian media landscape is set to change sooner than what most think, but India is not yet ready for the likes of the Apple iPad 3G version.
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Noorings: Reckitt Benckiser’s media pitch should be a wakeup call for the industry
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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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