Our focus in 2019 is on Fuel Content, our content management agency: Rohit Ohri, FCB India

Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman, CEO, FCB India, shared insights on FCB’s creative approach, capitalising on Delhi’s phenomenal growth and plans going forward

e4m by Noel Dsouza
Published: Jun 11, 2019 8:46 AM  | 5 min read
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Rohit Ohri, Group Chairman, CEO, FCB India is one of the most respected names in the Indian Advertising Industry. His reputation for building creative cultures and infusing positive change into every organisation he has helmed has been widely recognized by the industry. In 2016, Creativepool UK recognized Ohri as one of the top 100 influencers in advertising and marketing across the globe. In 2017 WCRC conferred on him the title of Most Trusted CEO in India. In 2018 alone, FCB India won 83 awards at noteworthy shows such as Cannes, Goafest, D&AD, One Show, New York Film Festivals, CLIO, and Spikes, among others. Rohit is also actively involved in industry bodies like AAAI and The Ad Club as a member of their executive committees. 

Ohri stumbled into the advertising world whilst studying to be a Cost Accountant where he met Ram Ray, founder of Response India. He initiated Ohri into advertising and since then he hasn’t looked back. “The first campaign that I worked on was a campaign for Bubblegummers, a kid’s shoe brand form Bata. There was a fantastic animation TVC made for this”, remarks Ohri. 

Ohri has spent 21 years in JWT, 4 years in Dentsu and has been in FCB for 3 and a half years. Ohri talking about the learnings from these leading ad agencies said, “In all three agencies, I’ve have had very interesting challenges. In JWT the challenge was about building on strengths and growing the largest advertising agency office in India. In Dentsu, the challenge was really about re-launching the brand in India and defining what it stood for. Whereas at FCB the challenge was about reinvigorating the brand and re-energizing the agency. All three have been very different challenges, all three have been very exciting and I’m happy to have been a part of the turnaround story of these agencies.”

Since Ohri came on board at FCB his primary leadership task has been to re-energise the organisation by orchestrating energy. “Good energy drives great performance, facilitates collaboration and gives ideas of their biggest possible wings”, commented Ohri.

FCB this year shifted into new offices in Delhi and Mumbai. Speaking about FCB India’s growth Ohri says, “We have seen huge growth across offices. There has been a positive momentum across all offices. Delhi is seeing phenomenal growth. This I believe is a function of new economy companies that are setting up base in Gurgaon. There is a lot of opportunities not just for us but for the whole industry. That is something we are looking to capitalize on, in a big way.”

New creative approach and brand strategy

The idea according to Ohri is to find the agency's creative voice. A voice that is distinct and creates a meaningful difference to our client’s brands and businesses. Creating never finished ideas for our brands was at the heart of the agency's creative approach. TOI’s Sindoor Khela No Conditions Apply campaign, Horlicks’ Fearless Kota, Amul’s ‘Mothers for Mothers’ and Mahindra’s ‘Nanhi Kaali’ were some of our brave never finished ideas. It was through these campaigns FCB found its new creative voice. A voice that connected the truth of brands with the truth of its consumers. A voice that was authentic and deeply emotional. A voice that built our client’s brands and businesses”, commented Ohri. 

Additional services FCB will be adding to the service portfolio in the near future

Ohri states, “The way we are looking at building our digital capabilities is by building an integrated capability. Consumers live in a seamless world where the concepts of above the line, below the line or through the line don’t exist. There are no lines. The important thing is that we need to start thinking of communications in an integrated manner, and not integrate ideas at a later stage. Our process of integration starts with the consumer path to purchase. Today, the consumer’s path to purchase is complex and multi-layered.  Understanding this path to purchase is critical. This understanding forms the bedrock of our integration process. What message, at which point and in what manner dictates how we bring all our capabilities into play, to create a seamless idea platform.”

Strategy and plans going forward for FCB 

Agencies talk at length about their client’s brands and their USPs. Ohri believes that a similar approach needs to be applied to our agency brand as well. “One of our major achievements is how we have defined our creative voice and sharpened our USP. We want to continue creating never finished ideas for our brands and through that, creating a new, always progressing FCB”, stated Ohri. 

Growth and Expansion plans 

Ohri remarked, “Fuel Content, our content management agency will be a big focus in 2019. Launched in 2018, the agency has had a flying start and now boasts of many blue-chip clients. We will build on this great start.”

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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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