Parle Products takes on counterfeiting with latest campaign

Parle Products has launched the second phase of its integrated brand campaign that will continue to champion its diverse range of confectionery

e4m by Venkata Susmita Biswas
Published: Jul 25, 2017 7:34 AM  | 3 min read



Parle Products has launched an integrated brand campaign to strengthen brand recognition for sub-brands in the confectionary space and inform consumers that these sub-brands come from the house of Parle.



Parle identified product clusters with similar branding issues and has created integrated campaigns for each of the clusters. One of the main problems that Parle is tackling with this campaign is the counterfeiting of popular brands like Mango Bite, Kaccha Mango and Melody. “These brands have been prone to counterfeiting. So much so, that the counterfeits are selling five times that of the originals,” said Krishna Rao, Category Head, Parle Products.



This campaign conceptualised by Taproot Dentsu follows the recent ‘Naam Toh Suna Hi Hoga’ campaign that Parle Products launched around IPL 2017. Calling it Phase 1 of the campaign, Rao said that in Phase 1 the core objective was to connect the individually strong brands to the corporate brand of Parle, while with Phase 2 Parle has identified certain issues that they wanted to solve.



Phase 2 of the campaign seems very similar to Phase 1 in terms of the look and feel of the campaign but solves a very different problem, Rao pointed out. “We have some products that sell very well but do not have enough awareness among consumers. So, we wanted to generate awareness about these brands. We have tackled counterfeiting and name change with these campaigns. In Phase 1, we tried connecting to the mother brand and with this campaign we are focusing on individually strong brands and customised solutions for each of them,” he said.





Among the problems that Parle has set out to solve, counterfeiting is the most critical one. “Some of our brands are so popular that there are several counterfeits of these brands in the market. Candy making is so easy that you will see a lot of rip-offs of these products. You will see products with names like Kaccha Kairi, Parag Mango Bit, Pearl Mango Bit and sometimes Mango Bite,” he said.



He said that people don’t even hesitate to copy the same name because these are low involvement products with a price point of 50 paise and Re 1. Therefore, consumers do not care as much even if they are consuming a counterfeit. “We wanted to bring in the awareness that under the disguise of these names people are consuming products that may not have followed the best practices for candy manufacturing,” Rao said. The agency’s solution for this was the tagline ‘Naam Toh Yaad Rahega.’ “We have also tackled the problem by saying that these products are irreplaceable using the line ‘Doosra Kuch Nahin Chalega.”



Speaking about Phase 1, Rao said that Parle has received extremely positive feedback for it. “We are in the process of tracking the numbers in terms of brand salience,” he added.



Rao said that Parle had set aside a budget of Rs. 50 crore for Phase 1 of the campaign during the IPL season. The budget for the six-week-long Phase 2 of the campaign is comparable to the budget for Phase 1 excluding the IPL influence.



He did not deny the possibility of a Phase 3 of the campaign. He said, “For now, it is wait and watch because we have just rolled out this campaign. We have few more products for which we could have another round as well.”



So far, as part of the two campaigns, Parle has focused its efforts on raising brand awareness for Cheeslings, Top Spin, Top Biscuit, Monaco, Happy Happy, Krackjack, 20:20, Parle Rusk, BakeSmith, Mazelo (Guava), Cafechino, Londonderry, Fab Jam in, Fab bonbon, Fab Milk sandwich, Mango bite, Kaccha Mango bite and Melody.



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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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