Our victory has not dulled down: Colvyn Harris

The CEO, JWT South Asia has a reason to smile. JWT India not only led the awards tally with 40 metals, but also bagged a Grand Prix for the agency's work on Bay Beat Collective's 'Genomusic Project' in the Direct category

e4m by Priyanka Mehra
Published: Jun 2, 2014 7:51 AM  | 4 min read
Our victory has not dulled down: Colvyn Harris

Colvyn Harris, CEO, JWT South Asia has a reason to smile. JWT India not only led the awards tally with a total of 40 metals, but also bagged a Grand Prix for the agency’s work on Bay Beat Collective’s ‘Genomusic Project’ in the Direct category.

In conversation with exchange4media, Harris talks about the high of the agency’s work being recognised at Goafest this year and his high expectations of the agency’s performance at Cannes this year.

What do you think has led to the agency leading the tally with 40 metals and win of a Grand Prix this year?
In the last year, we have been very focused on raising the standards of all our work across clients and categories – how can we improve it to a point that gets greater peer recognition. We are very delighted that it seems to have happened.

We had no inkling that we would do so well, I am really happy with the team and what they have achieved. The way we are structured, we have four reviews on the work that we do, it is a process that we follow. Everybody has to give ideas and share what they are doing to develop our clients’ brands and business. I think this is beginning to show across the body of work.

So, has there been a change in approach to win more awards?
We are very clear that our brands and our clients’ businesses come first, this is this first ask on everything that we do. If there is proactive work being created, it is to address an opportunity or an issue that can help that brand or business, it is definitely not our intent to develop work that can be construed as scam. Yes, I am sure boundaries are being pushed, on art direction and craft skills, we are also seeing the benefits of last year’s hires.

Do you think the win is a result of lack of participation of the bigger agencies?
That is something I will never know. We have spent all of 2013 improving our own work, now if someone chooses not to enter their work, I will never know.

We are confident that our work has improved and last year’s hires are showing results.

Does the lack of competition make the victory less sweet?
If I had to put on my industry hat, this property of Goafest was created by the industry, that is all of us. Do we want everybody to participate? Yes, we do.

Are we disappointed some of them chose not to? We are. I do hope that good industry conduct prevails and next year everybody comes back. You can see the excitement among everybody; the young people are enjoying Goafest. Why would you take it away from them?

And when you put on your CEO JWT South Asia hat?
Our victory has not dulled down. Would we have liked to compete with everybody? Yes, we would have.

It is about how good we feel about our work being recognised. We have a No. 3 ranking in the Gunn Report this year, we have a lot of things going for us and we are delighted.

Has it been a controversy-free Goafest for you?
There hasn’t been a controversy so far. There were some controversial comments about the way the awards evening was compered, some of us felt it was over the top.

Has Goafest emerged from the aftermath of last year’s controversies and taken a step forward this year, after some media reports had nearly written it off?
Yes, there is no reason to write it off. The introduction of more categories such as Broadcaster, Publisher and Public Relations is great; the more consumer touchpoints that are introduced, the better it is.

What are your expectations for Cannes?
Our hopes are very high for Cannes, we have many entries. Winning at Cannes is getting global recognition, and we have a history of winning at Cannes. I hope this is one of the years where we win again.

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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

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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