O&M's Fortune Oil ad: Set to sweep awards?

Taking forward Fortune Oil's 'joy of home-cooked food' positioning, the TVC showcases the love of a grandmother who won't give up! exchange4media explores the premise

e4m by Ankur Singh
Published: Jul 4, 2014 7:52 AM  | 4 min read
O&M's Fortune Oil ad: Set to sweep awards?

Taking forward Fortune Oil’s ‘Joy of home-cooked food’ positioning, this Ogilvy & Mather commercial is doing rounds on social networking sites as “one commercial that’s bound to sweep all the awards”. Fortune Oils has launched its latest advertising campaign which communicates the message through an endearing grandmother’s tale.

The video, which has already gone viral online, before being released, is set to go on air this week. Conceived and executed by Piyush Pandey, the ad film is aiming to capture the minds and hearts of consumers.

So is it as good as it’s being pitched to be? Let’s find out.

This four-minute video builds up a story that doesn’t reveal the product until the end. When you see it, you know that there couldn’t have been a simpler connect. The commercial is already tugging at the viewers’ heartstrings, mostly because the love of home-cooked food is so relatable for most people living away from home. Little details, like the grandmother's 'innovative' ways to convince the nurse, and the nurse's consequent exasperation, are what make the film endearing and relatable.

The story called "Ghar ka khana" features a grandmother who insists on feeding her bedridden grandson two spoons of home cooked dal, but the nurse doesn’t allow her to. This continues for days. The grandmother climbs up stairs with the support of a walking stick and a box of dal in one hand, but always goes back home dejected. Until one day when the nurse agrees. Surprised and teary-eyed, the old lady fumbles with the lunch box and starts feeding the grandson who after first few spoons takes the lunch box to guzzle down the dal himself. Content, the grandmother kisses him. The end slate for Fortune Oil comes in, bearing the slogan "Ghar ka khaana, ghar ka khaana hota hai".

When asked if the ad has the potential to win awards this year, Nima Namchu, Chief Creative Officer, Cheil India, said, “It’s probably a winner in Direction, Craft and Art Direction at Goafest 2015, if they decide to enter it.”

“However, going by its length, I am assuming this is going to air once on TV and then continue on digital media. While it is quite engaging and relatable, in my opinion, it’s a one-time-view story unlike the Tata Sky Jail Break which could be enjoyed over multiple viewings,” Namchu pointed out.

Weather it “sweeps all awards” or not is yet to be seen. But, the makers are pretty bullish on its prospects.

Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman & Creative Director, Ogilvy South Asia, feels it is one of the finest pieces of work that that he has written.  “It has to be a very brave client with a very big heart to make a commercial of this kind.  I salute the entire marketing team at Fortune for making this happen.  I am also hugely grateful to Vivek Kakkad, and my own partner Sukesh Nayak, for bringing this story alive.  Enjoy, and have some home cooked food,” he said.

Manish Iyer, AGM (Marketing & Strategy), Adani Wilmar says, “We are promoting home-cooked food at a time where people have forgotten the goodness of it. With this ad we plan to reignite the essence of ‘Ghar Ka Khana’ in all Indian homes and bring back the magic of a home cooked meal.”

Formed in 1999, Adani Wilmar is a joint venture between two global corporations: Adani Group, and Singapore’s Wilmar International. The JV’s Fortune Cooking Oil flagship brand has a market share of about 45 per cent. Its brand portfolio includes Fortune Plus Soya Health, Sunlite, Cottonlite, Fortune Rice Bran Health, Fortune Soya Health, Fortune Premium Kachi Ghani, filtered mustard oil, filtered groundnut oil, Fortune Goldnut and Fortune Coconut Pure.

You can watch the ads here
 

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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'

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

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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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