Pepe plans 360-degree consumer connect with advertising campaigns

Pepe’s new autumn winter advertising campaign features latest Spanish International Soccer sensation Fernando Torres and supermodel Laeitita Casta, who has featured in Pirelli Calendar and is a French actress. Steven Klein, who has captured the likes of Madonna and Brad Pitt, to name a few, has created the campaign.

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Published: Nov 1, 2004 8:37 AM  | 4 min read
Pepe plans 360-degree consumer connect with advertising campaigns

Pepe’s new autumn winter advertising campaign features latest Spanish International Soccer sensation Fernando Torres and supermodel Laeitita Casta, who has featured in Pirelli Calendar and is a French actress. Steven Klein, who has captured the likes of Madonna and Brad Pitt, to name a few, has created the campaign.

Says Chetan Shah, Country Head, Pepe Jeans India, “Pepe’s positioning in India is pretty much aligned with its global positioning; Pepe’s primary target segment is 17 to 25 age group (both male and female), SEC A+ and Sec A. Pepe projects itself as young, cool, extrovert, fashionable and casual. Standing apart as an individual but still being comfortable in a group or family environment epitomises the Pepe Jeans individual.”

He adds, “The new Pepe campaign, spinning across outdoor in 20 cities and in 10 top film and lifestyle magazines, has been shot by Steven Klein and features Fernanado Torres and Brazilian supermodel Laeticia Birkheuer. First and foremost, the black and white campaign sets it apart from the colour clutter across all media. In addition, the models together bring out all the pyschographic elements of the Pepe target audience. Finally, the overall visual creates aspiration.”

What has been the initial feedback for Pepe’s Autumn Winter collection? Shah says, “Phenomenal. Pepe has launched more than 400 styles for autumn-winter 04 i.e. in August 04 to January 05 selling season. This is the biggest and most comprehensive collection that Pepe has ever launched in India covering all product categories for guys and girls including core jeans, fashion jeans, cargo plants, T-shirts, Jackets in denim, canvas and leather, sweaters, sweatshirts, ladies long skirts and shirts. Pepe’s corduroy pants and stretch denim jeans have been a runaway success and we are virtually sold out even before Diwali shopping has begun.”

Pepe’s equity has increased manifold over the years. The consumer connect has been virtually 360 degrees: above the line has been primarily outdoor and print across all the metros and B –class cities. Below the line activities have ranged from in-store POS and promotions to sponsoring international acts like Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Deep Purple and Junoon for their India tours and extending to interactive activities across colleges, night clubs and youth hangouts.

How has Pepe maintained the line of differentiation, from its peers? Shah answers, “The differentiation has occurred over various parameters. As far as products are concerned, it is by far the most comprehensive jeans wear and casual mens and womens brand in India. The competition has been restricted primarily to specialize in jeans or shirts or knitwear or only in mens or ladies. Stand-alone retail stores- we have successfully launched 30 exclusive store over the last four years. This, along with almost 50 departmental store locations and 600-plus multi-brand outlets ensures Pepe retains the highest market share in the premium international jeans and casual wear segment. Plus, we are the most aggressively priced brand in the premium segment. We have successfully destroyed the myth that being premium/international does not mean being expensive.”

He adds, “Communication wise, Pepe’s mass media ad campaigns or below-the line activities have a common objective- break the clutter. Again in terms of product innovation, Pepe leads by constant product innovations in terms of styling, colors and fabrics. Pepe launches its new product lines before anyone else every season. It unveils 7- 10 new styles in the store shelves every 10 days throughout the year. Pepe’s jeans style called Comfort is the India’s single largest selling style of any jeans brand across all segments (premium and below). “

Shah maintains that the supply Chain Excellence-order fulfillment rate across Pepe’s retailers is by far the highest in the industry. He asserts that Pepe currently has the highest market share and is the no 1 jeans wear brand at the country’s topmost retail outlets.

PJL Clothing (India) Ltd., the Indian subsidiary of Pepe Jeans International was launched in 1989. Today Pepe has become one of the leading fashion brands in the premium segment. Pepe’s business can be broadly classified into 45% jeans and 55% fashion denim with women’s wear at 35%. Pepe merchandise is available at 23 exclusive Pepe showrooms in addition to other top retail outlets.

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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

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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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