"Our Real Time Bidding tool will keep PHD at the forefront of our clients’ digital ambitions"
Jyoti Bansal, MD, PHD India talks about the agency’s focus on digital and mobile, how PHD’s Real Time Bidding tool is going to change the way it is perceived and more ..

Jyoti Bansal, who was appointed as MD of PHD India in September last year, talks about the agency’s focus on digital and mobile, how PHD’s Real Time Bidding tool is going to change the way it is perceived and more...
PHD was officially launched in India in October last year, whilst the agency was functional handling the digital mandate for HUL. How has the PHD journey been in India so far?
Our first focus was on introducing the PHD philosophy and culture to our existing globally aligned clients in India, including UL, HP, HTC, SC Johnson. Our teams are now trained on our game changing OS SOURCE and are using it to leverage the power of the network for our clients. In Feb, we launched ‘GAME CHANGE’ – the PHD thought leadership book in association with Jane McGonigal, game developer and author of books like ‘Reality is broken: Why Games make us better and how they can change the world’. This book introduces the concept of how PLAY will be to the 21st century what WORK was to the industrial age- our dominant way of knowing, doing and creating value.
We are now working obviously on expanding our list of clients in India, and making PHD the agency of choice for advertisers looking to play the challenger game.
Besides the global alignments, what are the new business wins from October till now?
We have not really focused on getting new business outside of our group businesses in the first 6 months, our focus has been to align our existing global/ regional clients into the PHD fold and introduce them to the PHD way of working. That said, we have acquired the digital business of Isuzu and Transitions Opticals recently. Going forward, we are going to shift focus to acquiring new business locally and we are in conversations, but I can’t divulge names right now.
What are the challenges faced by PHD currently?
Like the industry, we are facing the challenge of cautious business sentiment, . But more than the challenges, our focus is on opportunities and on all the new things we are doing for our clients to add value to their business. We are soon bringing in our RTB tool for our clients in India, which will change the way we do digital buying for them. We believe it will provide a distinct edge to them in reaching out to their audiences better and more cost effectively, and keep PHD at the forefront of our clients’ digital ambitions.
The Omnicom Media Group has invested in digital and seen visible results with the ‘missed call’ campaign and now with the GoodLife Club being awarded. What are the other digital initiatives in the pipeline? Are there other tools besides Source that has being leveraged to strengthen the agency’s digital potential?
Mobile has of course been a big focus. PHD winning in the Mobile categories at FOMA two years in a row is proof of that. We are partnering UL on initiatives like Kaan Khajura Teshan, which are absolutely unique in thought and vision. We are also working with clients like HP on integrating digital into the overall media strategies to reach out to consumers holistically.
Source is our biggest strength, our clients globally love it and we are working on bringing its full advantages to our clients in India too. Of course we have access to all our Group tools and resources and use them to maximize our digital potential, but our biggest strength is our people and our network, that is what keeps us at the top of our game.
What are the focus areas for the agency going forward?
2014 is our first full year of operation in India, and you will see a lot of action. Leveraging data is a big bet and we are looking to make a really big play there. Innovation in research has always been our group strength. We are soon launching a FIRST ever mobile online community panel in India to bring real time consumer insights to our clients. PHD had a great year on awards in 2013, winning 40 awards across global, regional and local award shows. 2014, we want to accelerate this momentum even higher. We have taken on board some good talent in 2013 and it will show in our work in 2014. Growing our client base and delivering great work will always be at the heart of our plans.
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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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