Ogilvy celebrates two decades of ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’
It is hard to believe, but ‘Ek Sur’ or ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’, the musical ode to India’s unity in diversity created by Ogilvy India, has completed 20 years. The agency celebrated this milestone in true Indian spirit and paid tributes to Suresh Malik, the film’s creator, as well as the Government of India.

It is hard to believe, but ‘Ek Sur’ or ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’, the musical ode to India’s unity in diversity created by Ogilvy India, has completed 20 years. The agency celebrated this milestone in true Indian spirit and paid tributes to Suresh Malik, the film’s creator, as well as the Government of India. The celebrations also had a special meaning with it coinciding with the country’s 61st Independence Day.
Going back in time, Lok Parishad Seva Sanchar Parishad had approached O&M with the task of “packaging a country into a five-minute jingle in 14 languages”. Thus was born the ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’, which was aired for the first time on August 15, 1988, after the telecast of the Prime Minister’s speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort. It captivated millions in India, gaining a near-anthem status ever since.
On August 14, 2008, Ogilvy India paid tribute to Suresh Malik, the then head of Ogilvy, who had created this film along with Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman, NCD, Ogilvy India, and Vice Chairman Ogilvy Asia Pacific. The campaign video was directed by Kailash Sundernath. The agency held a poster exhibition with various creatives revolving around the ‘Mile Sur…’ idea that was spread out on the walls of the whole office. The agency officials were dressed in traditional attire to celebrate the day.
In 1988, it was only Doordarshan that leveraged this creative idea to the fullest. According to Pandey, the Government of India and the Indian broadcasting fraternity had given full justice to the idea, giving it significant on-air presence. He further said that time had come to take this idea to more mediums. “In 1988, television was the only source and Doordarshan was the key network. Today, with the growth of various mediums, I guess the time has come to revive this thought again,” Pandey observed.
Down the ‘Mile Sur…’ memory lane with Pandey
Pandey recalled that prior to ‘Mile Sur…’, Suresh Malik had worked on another campaign celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship. This film showed sportspersons running with the torch spreading the light of freedom. “It was a huge success. Then a year later, the Government of India asked Suresh to do something new on similar lines. He came up with this concept then, of people and celebrities coming together in a song, which was sung in many languages, but to one tune,” Pandey reminisced.
He added, “Personally, for me it was a life sorter because I was very new to the creative agency. Suresh placed his faith in me to write this song. He did monitor the work very closely and finally the 18th copy that I had written was approved.” For Pandey, this video holds a very passionate memory, and shooting the video was one of the best experiences of his life.
He said, “It is one of the most unforgettable and fantastic moments. The people in the last shot where the Tri-colour was created by a group were none other than the Ogilvy staff itself. To just give this one last shot, we all travelled to Film-City studios from Churchgate via the bus route.”
‘Mile Sur...’ was not limited to being a public service campaign only. The idea has been used in several media initiatives. For instance, Lintas Media Group included the ‘Mile Sur…’ idea in one of its media programmes. Similarly, Ogilvy India itself holds ‘Mile Sur…’ training programmes.
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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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