O&M Pakistan and India collaborate on new film for Shan Foods; ad goes viral in Pakistan

On the occasion of Ramadan, Shan Masala’s commercial released this week makes an emotional appeal, garners over half a million views on Facebook within 48 hours of launch

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Published: Jun 27, 2015 9:12 AM  | 4 min read
O&M Pakistan and India collaborate on new film for Shan Foods; ad goes viral in Pakistan

On the occasion of Ramadan, Shan Foods, a Pakistani producer of spice mixes has released an emotional video promoting their products which offer a taste of home even while abroad. The campaign has been conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather, Pakistan and has been done in collaboration with Sukesh Nayak, Group Creative Director, Ogilvy, Mumbai.

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According to Asim Naqvi, Chief Executive Officer, Ogilvy & Mather, Pakistan, “This is a first collaborative effort of its kind for Pakistan as initially clients used to directly approach Indian creative agencies without keeping a local partner agency. Such efforts have always failed; this joint effort has set up a new benchmark for all others to follow and has become a great example of true collaboration between talents of two countries in order to deliver the best for the client.”

He further added, “We joined hands with Sukesh from Mumbai as we thought that his style of work would be able to best deliver the creative for the brief which asked for an authentic, touching and connecting creative solution. From Pakistan this project was led by senior management people from Ogilvy including myself and our Karachi office head along with our planning director and creative team.”

The ad narrates a story of two brothers who live abroad. It is on Eid, that the younger one misses his mom’s food and the celebrations associated with the day. His elder brother decides to cheer him up by cooking dishes using Shan food products. When the younger one comes home and sees his mother on a video call, he breaks down. His brother then makes him taste the food he has cooked under his mother’s guidance. The film ends with them wishing each other on Eid.

Speaking about his experience of working with their team in Pakistan, Sukesh Nayak, Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather, Mumbai said, “It has been one of the most enriching experiences for me. The team at Ogilvy Pakistan and at Shan have been fantastic. They were not just brave enough to buy such a beautiful idea on day one but also ensured it saw the light of day. We were working under tight deadlines and without this team work the project would have not happened.”

Here is a glimpse of what the Shan communication has done in less than a week: It has broken all records of virality locally with over half a million views just on Facebook within 48 hours of its launch. The TVC has apparently made a mark in the Pakistani marketing landscape, with newspapers such as The Dawn commenting, “This ad about celebrating Eid abroad will make you teary-eyed.”

Going by a deluge of tweets such as “This has to be the best communication this Ramadan by a Pakistani brand by a far, far margin to anything else”, the audiences have responded overwhelmingly to this ad.
 

“It has gone viral locally in Pakistan, and we are quite confident that the global numbers will be just as encouraging,” says Nayak. “While I may have written the film, I want to share credit with Ogilvy Pakistan, specially Aseem Adnan and Atiya, without them this wouldn't have happened.”

 

The food brand now plans to collect stories from people about their memories of Eid with Shan and use them in future communications.

Industry Opinions

Keshav Naidu, co-founder, Naidu and Panjabi, found the film emotional. “Once again, an unexpected ending, and given the festive occasion, I'm sure this will be a huge hit,” he cited.

Subhadeep Dawn, Senior Art Director, Bates CHI & Partners commented, “The proposition is really nice. The communication has made an attempt to build the character of the elder brother, by showing him as the affectionate, caring and the one who makes others happy. Even a small gesture like offering his seat to an elderly person, tries to highlight that he is a good man who can cook good food. It is an emotional video, but the three minutes duration is a bit too long.”

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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

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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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