Pizza Hut rolls out integrated campaign to capture larger slice of the pie

The media mix includes 15% spends on digital, television continues to lead with over 50%, supplemented by OOH & activation specific to the brand's outlets

e4m by Priyanka Mehra
Published: Aug 27, 2013 8:14 AM  | 4 min read
Pizza Hut rolls out integrated campaign to capture larger slice of the pie

In line with the current economic sentiment, Pizza Hut, one of the flagship brands under the Yum restaurants umbrella, has launched its new campaign ‘Pizza Hut ka pizza bada, bill chota because size matters’.

The campaign, which kicked-off on August 15, will be on-air for about eight weeks, and may continue if it does well in accordance with the brand’s track and study findings.

The new TVC and campaign delivers the message with a tongue-in-cheek theme of ‘Size matters’, highlighting the brand’s offering of the super-sized Pan Pizza – positioned as 23 per cent bigger. The takeaway from the campaign is Pizza Hut with its ‘more for same’ aims to take the dining experience to the next level.

Sandeep Kataria, Brand General Manager and CMO, Pizza Hut India said, “Besides the overall campaign and direction for the brand, looking at the economic sentiment, the focus has been on value. As we see, value goes across three pillars: quality value – it is the biggest pillar we will always stand for; then price value – getting the right price points, keeping inline with this, we had also introduced the whole magic pan value at Rs 45 and three-course meal at Rs 99; lastly abundant value, which translates to great value for same price.”

The new commercial depicts a group of friends enjoying at Pizza Hut. A bigger pan pizza is served and the boys are shocked as they had ordered a medium Pizza. The boys start fretting over the bill, while the girls are enjoying the bigger pizza. Later the boys are pleasantly surprised as they are billed for medium Pizza only. Then with a little concern the girl asks the guy, “Bill bada…?” And the guy replies confidently, “Arre bill nahi, dil bada hona chahiye!”

The brand has got Ogilvy and Mather on board with this campaign; the media agency on record for the brand is Mindshare.

“The new TVC idea is based on a very simple insight of consumer minds – the shock/surprise of getting more than you had wished for. It’s a perfect fit for Pizza Hut’s pan pizzas that have become 23 per cent bigger at the same price. The film captures and reflects the consumer reaction to the new size change. The film has a young vibe to it, which is very relatable and is sure to bring a smile on everyone’s face,” commented Ajay Gahlaut, Executive Creative Director, Ogilivy & Mather.

Pizza Hut made its foray into India with a restaurant in Bangalore in June 1996 and was the first international restaurant chain to enter this category in India. In the last 15 years, the brand has evolved from a Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) to an affordable casual dining restaurant (ACDR) and has added variety in its menu. Pizza Hut celebrated 15 years of its presence two years ago, in the organised casual dining segment which is projected to be growing at a rate of about 25 per cent YOY, and is estimated to be over Rs 2.95 billion.

The media mix for the campaign includes 15 per cent spends on digital, which includes engagement and activation on YouTube, and the brand’s Facebook page, which has over 10 million consumer base. Television continues to lead with over 50 per cent media spends, supplemented by OOH and activation specific to the brand’s outlets.

Delving more into the brand’s campaign, Kataria said, “Pizza Hut strives to give diners a great experience over delicious food. In the times of rising prices and inflation, we are leaving no stone unturned to cushion the effect of that on our consumers by offering the best pizza at the best value restaurant.”

“We continue to be the market leaders in the casual and branded restaurant space, whilst Domino’s continues to be market leader in delivery space,” Kataria added on being quizzed on the brand’s market share.

It maybe recalled that the brand announced the introduction of 11 new pastas last year in a bid to retain customers at a time when competition was heating up and brands such as Domino’s were constantly introducing new offerings every quarter.

The brand today contributes over 45 per cent revenues to Yum Restaurants. Will the latest campaign manage to capture a larger slice of the pie?
 

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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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