Product Placements ride alongside Jassi

Avid TV viewers, who are hooked on to Jassi and her thirst for revenge, can brace themselves for a parade of brands while they are at it.

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Published: Jan 27, 2005 7:18 AM  | 4 min read
Product Placements ride alongside Jassi

Avid TV viewers, who are hooked on to Jassi and her thirst for revenge, can brace themselves for a parade of brands while they are at it. Come January, and Jassi and Nandu purchase a larger than life Mercedes car…and don't stop making hoots and gurgles about it. Another scene from the soap displays the Oh-So-Beautiful model Malaika Khan in the folds of Loreal Fashion Week...a lot more noises made about Loreal than about the model per say. A few days after the Malaika incident, Mandira Bedi stops by at the office…just to say hi …and while she's at it, she displays Asmi diamonds in addition to an Asmi carry bag. What more…she mouths the 'Inner Fire' message quite a few times for those who haven't noticed the brand message on hoardings already.

Evidently, product placement in serials is no longer just passe. Says Tarun Katial, Business Head, Set India, "I see brand placement within serials a mutually beneficial association for both brand custodians and channels. For those who seek an unconventional route to reaching their target audience…this is the next big thing. You can position your brand in a scene, and be assured that involvement levels exist and your brand is noticed. I am not denying that it's a money spinner for television channels….our experience has taught us accordingly. But having said that, it must also be said that the placement is engineered with much care…and it does not stick out like a sore thumb. Any kind of a brand placement that's carried out in Sony serials is carefully weaved into the story...and it does due justice to the plot. It's not like a brand comes out of nowhere and screams 'Please Buy Me'

At a certain point, wouldn't product placement result in fatigue levels? Katial states, "Clearly, we haven't reached that point in Jassi. If and when viewer feedback asserts that the brands portrayed are starting to interrupt the story …we would put a break on it. As of now, it's a profitable venture…and as mentioned, it's carefully executed and fits in well with the story. We do not think that it's an overdose of any kind."

Star meanwhile asserts that it still has certain reservations about product placement…and would only take on contracts of the kind, if it offers the right fit. Says Sameer Nair, COO, Star, "We are not going to look at in-programme product placement unless there is a perfect brand fit and the brand gels well with the story line. In the case of Kahiin to hoga and Lux there was a perfect synergy between the brand and the plot. Besides it had characters that were just right for the brand. It worked very well for the client as well as for us."

He adds, "There is a price attached to it. Right now there is no agreement on how its effectiveness and hence pricing ought to be measured. This hinders the growth of product placement in serials. For instance we were in talks with a particular car company on how all the cars depicted on StarOne would be from its stable but it did not work out for similar reasons."

What are the real impediments that stand in the way of product placement within serials?

Sanjay Bhutiani, CEO, P9 states, "Unlike placement within films, this arena involved three stake-holders…the marketer, the channel and the producer. Channels insist that deals on product placement ought to be chalked out with them…while production houses feel that while they are the ones depicting the brand within the story-line…shouldn't they be the beneficiaries? There is no clear consensus on the sharing of moolah, between the channel and the production house. The marketer is thus a confused man. Plus, placements within serials are shoddily executed and do not involve as much money or prospects as the big screen."

Kacon Sethi (CEO, K Sera Sera) agrees with most of what Bhutiani states. She asserts, "Product placement within serials is all set to take off in India…but there must be standardization of some kind, as far as production houses and channels go. What part of the proceeds should go to the production house? And what part should go to the channel? Or is the channel the sole beneficiary?"

Evidently product placement can work as a big money spinner for channels if executed well. But like the movie "Mein prem Ki Diwani hoon' where viewers starting counting the sashay of brands on their finger tips and dedicated much time to pooh-poohing at the lavish displays… the whole science of brand placement could backfire if done wrong. Where do you draw the line, that's a question channels need to decipher.

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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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