Noorings: World Cup here, where’s the Buzz?

The ICC Cricket World Cup is all set to begin on February 19, 2011. The World Cup is here, but the excitement around it has yet to begin.

e4m by Noor Fathima Warsia
Published: Feb 18, 2011 8:44 AM  | 4 min read
Noorings: World Cup here, where’s the Buzz?

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 is less than a day away. Arguably, the Cup is the most revered of them all and every time a conversation on opportunities for brands to make an impact were discussed in the last year, the ICC Cricket World Cup always found a place in the discussion. And yet, even as the D-Day is literally tomorrow, the buzz is missing. There is no pre-World Cup hype or excitement around the matches. Given the fact that almost 150 to 200 brands found a way of associating themselves with the World Cup, one wonders why everything around is so muted this time.

The first possible explanation very obviously can be around the marketing of the ICC Cricket World Cup. Did all partners, including broadcast partner ESPN, do a fair job of working on audience interest? I would think not. Yes, there were television campaigns for the World Cup, but the days of ‘TV – be all, end all’ are truly gone. The surround effect has become crucial for any conversation for media brands or any other brand today and we have seen that in recent communication exercises that have stood out. For the World Cup, there was nothing beyond the TVC that got talked about.

Were the brands involved just banking on ‘audiences would be interested in World Cup anyway’? If yes, not a very good idea...

Could the schedule have a role to play also in discouraging big activities? India match gaps are almost six days – there was no space, which could have allowed a concentration of hyper action. Brands that are working on sustaining their presence across the matches, without much help from India playing and hence a comparatively lower level interest level in the matches, are spending quite a bit too.

The other possible explanation of things being on the low side this time could be the lingering effect of the disappointing experience of the last World Cup, when team India’s early exit left the nation with a bitter taste. Again in that, the advertisers took four years to forget the experience of the past and give World Cup another shot. And why not, Team India is looking good again and we have an open case of sorts of who are the teams that would make it to a final ground. According to many experts, India is as strong as the other top teams to bring the Cup home. Then why, are the audiences not cheering and rooting for them in visible forms and numbers, yet?

Or is it a case of overkill? So, once we lived in the age of the once-in-four-years of the Cup that matters to the annual Indian Premier League, the T-20 World Cup, which happens every year or just about every other cricket series that one sees India involved in round the year? Audiences are just happy with India winning, doesn’t matter how big or small the Cup is and so the World Cup is not as coveted as it once was?

I know cricket fans and sports believers would not agree with much of the questions raised, but once again, what then are the reasons for this lack of activities around the World Cup? We are not seeing any brands or companies ‘cheering for India’. There are no conversation on public places where friends would get together to catch a match. There are no special World Cup menus or schemes or offers – there really is nothing around us right now, which would have worked on converting a no-interest consumer to low-interest consumer and in turn upgrading the low-interest consumer to a high-interest one and making a high-interest viewer turn fanatic.

Then one wonders whether it was just the various ICC restrictions that lowered any chances of increasing the noise around the Cup.

Whatever it was, what I miss most is a Cricket World Cup anthem, something that would have contributed to headlines when India would be winning, something to talk of at a later date when great sports marketing initiatives would be discussed (anthems truly charge presentations too!)... But here is wishing all the best to the 150-odd advertisers on being able to make the most of this Cup.
 

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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

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

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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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