P9 clinches business worth Rs 3.5 crore-plus in one and half months
In 2000, in-film advertising was small and insignificant, whereas after four years, today the market is estimated in the region of Rs 75-100 crore. This kind of advertising format has a dual benefit: for film producers, looking for film-related promotions, it is a viable revenue source, while advertisers benefit from an attentive, clutter-free environment at a reasonable price.
In 2000, in-film advertising was small and insignificant, whereas after four years, today the market is estimated in the region of Rs 75-100 crore. This kind of advertising format has a dual benefit: for film producers, looking for film-related promotions, it is a viable revenue source, while advertisers benefit from an attentive, clutter-free environment at a reasonable price.
Which is why, a set-up like P9 makes business sense. The group has taken care of the entire branding and promotion around the Madhur Bhandarkar movie, ‘Page 3’ (starting from creative to media and designing, etc). It is an essential part of Ravi Chopra’s Babul and has projects such as Spice of Life (starring Anupam Kher), the film family from AB Corp and an animation film called Dudes. The list of projects lined up goes beyond 15. In addition, the celebrity wing division of P9 deals with stars such as Ajay Devgan, Kajol, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt.
Sanjay Bhutiani, CEO, P9 has set his home in order and recruited a team of young professionals for areas such as in-film branding, celebrity management, media planning and buying, creative and client-servicing. He asserts, “We have accomplished around Rs 3.5-crore worth business in the last one and a half months. Keep in mind the fact that we are a start-up joint venture and didn’t even have a proper team in place when the businesses were bagged. Monetarily, we are targeting business worth Rs 40-50 crore within the next few years.
Today, brands are approaching us enquiring about the kind of deals that we can fetch for them…on the other hand, producers are also keen to negotiate. At the script stage, there are so many film producers that are willing to consult outfits like ours. Both sides are serious and committed as far as in-film placement is concerned. We expect this business to triple in the next four years, both on television and in films.”
Bhutiani adds, “Brands know that the benefit of the rub-off with the actor/actress concerned will help boost its sales and increase the recall value in addition to evoking positive imagery in the minds of the consumers.Such kind of advertising is cheaper than a pure television campaign or in the mass-market dailies.”
P9 now has its team in order, with segregated departments such as client servicing, media planning and buying, creative, product placement, design and celebrity management – all manned under the same roof. The team consists of an assorted mix of professionals from channels such as AXN, Star and Sony, and agencies such as Leo Burnett.
As far as celebrity management goes, does the situation look promising? Bhutiani states, “We are currently working for SON Inc and identifying areas of brand endorsements, events and promotions in India and abroad, fan clubs and exploring merchandising opportunities (t-shirts, posters, accessories etc.) Apart from the Sanjay Dutt deal, in recent days, we have signed on Ajay Devgan, Salman Khan and Kajol. We are currently working on the strategy beat, as far as the latter three go. In addition, we have some new faces in mind as well.”
In all the projects accomplished, which would be closest to Bhutiani’s heart? He shares, “I think that we are doing a fabulous job on the movie Page 3 – starting from creative treatment, to media buying, brand promotion, packaging – the complete marketing mix. In addition, we are planning to put together a Page 3 party, on the occasion of the launch.
Initially, the campaign devised by the film-maker and the agency concerned, was totally at loggerheads with what we had in mind. We summed up Page 3’s positioning in clear and simple words – The Inside Story. Simply put, it amounts to –The Inside story of the glamour world. The film-maker loved our suggestions and took us up on it. And look how well, that positioning has been translated across mediums.”
Are films a win- win situation for advertisers? Bhutiani says, “Advertisers are able to get big stars at a fraction of the costs they would normally shell out for an exclusive tie-up. Films are not subject to surfing, zipping or muting (unlike in TV and other media). Films appeal to emotions and scenes in films catch people off-guard unlike an advertisement, which catches the audience in a cold-evaluating mood. Films transcend geography, class and cultural barriers and catch people in a receptive mood. And films are target-specific.”
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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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