Ogilvy lays claim on original idea behind HDFC memories for life by Leo Burnett
Interestingly Ogilvy India reached out to exchange4media with the link of a report on a digital campaign, the agency had done for their client Future Generali over 4 years ago based on the same idea

HDFC Life recently launched a digital platform called #MemoriesForLife through an integrated campaign on both offline and online media. The press statement says ‘The digital platform called #MemoriesForLife allows the man of the house to record little anecdotes, words of wisdom and life lessons, so that he continues to guide his loved ones in his absence’ .
Interestingly Ogilvy India reached out to exchange4media with the link of a report on a digital campaign, the agency had done for their client Future Generali over 4 years ago based on the same idea, (you can read the report published in 2012 here Future Generali forays into online insurance)
"We take great pride in the work that we create for our clients. A lot of hard work was put in by the team at Future Generali and Ogilvy to make this path breaking digital idea happen way back in 2011. The links from 2011-2012 of the media coverage for the online campaign are quite self -explanatory." Said Sukesh Kumar Nayak, Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy India .
The campaign also won a silver metal at Effies in 2011.
"It took us and Future Generali a year to work on this initiative, the client had to completely reboot their complete IT system” recollects Nayak.
What Leo Burnett and HDFC have to say?
Sanjay Tripathy, Senior Executive Vice President - Head Marketing, Product, Analytics, Digital & E-Commerce, HDFC Life said, “I cannot comment on the similarity of our campaign with this particular video as we not seen this video prior to today and it doesn't seem to be available on any public forum. It must have been a targeted communication for one of their products and the process of recording is not mentioned anywhere and currently not available anywhere in their website. Nobody I know seems to be aware of this video.”
He further added, “Post the success of our last year’s campaign which was about the provider who is hard to replace in his family's life, we wanted to extend the brand experience to a larger audience by creating an online platform which enables people to leave messages which often remain unsaid but can go a long way in shaping their family’s future. This platform is open to not just our customers but everyone to leave behind a legacy of messages. You can store the messages for 10 years and create as many messages as you want and schedule whenever you want it to be delivered, to as many as 4 people. This is in line with our brand philosophy of Sar Utha ke Jiyo, wherein we believe in enabling people to lead a life of pride and self-reliance.”
Speaking in a similar vein, Saurabh Verma, CEO, Leo Burnett, South Asia said, “We cannot compare a small online video with an always-on platform. It has taken us 9 months to build a platform. Our objective is for people to leave behind a lot more than money and we enable that through our 'memories for life' platform. Using our platform people can actually leave messages behind, which will be delivered to their loved ones on a date pre-decided by them. I am not aware of any brand which has created this platform. Comparing this video (which even a Google search cannot reveal) with a massive platform built by HDFC and Leo Burnett is frankly a joke. This is like comparing a 'Nike +' platform with an internal AV done on a community of runners.”
Story plot:
Ogilvy –Future Generali Campaign
The Ogilvy campaign for Future Generali Ogilvy campaign allowed the insurance policy holder to leave behind a recorded video message for his/her loved one, while buying an online life insurance. At the time of the claim, the nominee would not only get the amount he / she were covered for, but also an unexpected pre-recorded goodbye video message from the policy buyer. The brand decided to take a different route in an overcrowded market with existing players through the campaign.
Storyboard
Leo Burnett – HDFC campaign
The idea comes from the customer understanding that, often, a lot is left unsaid in the strife for securing the future of loved ones. The brands sees this as a strategic move to shift insurance from a transactional space to an emotional space, and to remind the man of the house that he means a lot more to his family than just money.
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While both the brands aimed to create consumer engagement through a different and emotional proposition by positioning their brands away from a transactional led perception, the ideas though on different scale and dimensions do seem to be similar at a basic level.
As Ogilvy’s Nayak says “Originality of the idea has nothing to do with scale, don’t compare the video compare the thought.”
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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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