Promax|BDA India 2006: Changing the equations with marketing

Promax|BDA India 2006 concentrates on the virtues that promotions and advertising can bring on the table and one of the key areas that saw deliberation on the first day of the awards on July 11, 2006 was marketing. Filmmaker Rakeysh Mehra, STAR India’s Ajay Vidyasagar and BCCL’s Bhaskar Das threw light on how marketing can change some equations.

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Published: Jul 12, 2006 7:55 AM  | 3 min read
Promax|BDA India 2006: Changing the equations with marketing

Promax|BDA India 2006 concentrates on the virtues that promotions and advertising can bring on the table and one of the key areas that saw deliberation on the first day of the awards on July 11, 2006 was marketing. Filmmaker Rakeysh Mehra, STAR India’s Ajay Vidyasagar and BCCL’s Bhaskar Das threw light on how marketing can change some equations.

The day began with Mehra sharing more on his blockbuster ‘Rang De Basanti’ and how the brand alliances of the movie allowed it to achieve the stature that it did. Mehra said, “When the movie was completed, I thought my role was over, but, in fact, my role had just begun and I realised that I was needed more than I was needed anywhere in the course of the making of the movie.”

He further said, “We started with a budget of Rs 1 crore, extended it to Rs 2 crore and then realised that even that was not enough. However, at this stage we got into various brand alliances and the net worth of what we got was close to Rs 10 crore, and I think that these alliances not only accentuated the youth spirit that the movie embodied, but also gave it the right mileage that it needed at every stage.”

The next session was ‘The Story of STAR Group’s STAR One’ by Ajay Vidaysagar, Executive Vice-President, STAR India. Vidyasagar said, “The idea of STAR One emerged out of a number of needs like growing marketers, which were not yet attended to by any channel and catering to the ‘Me’ generation who loved their gizmos and were concerned about their looks, etc.”

He further said, “It was this generation who stood out as drivers of change rather than followers of change”

After speaking to 600 youngsters from the age group of 15 year to 35 years, STAR One was launched in November 2004 amidst the clutter of 163 channels (sales conference in the summer of 2004) Further on, Vidyasagar put cited shows like ‘Remix’ as reasons for the success of STAR One. The channel had used innovative on-ground initiatives for the show, such as its tie-ups with Café Coffee Day, release of the ‘Remix’ music album and the live performances by the cast at various venues across the country.

Also noteworthy was the use of mobile phones, where the episodes of shows like ‘Nach Baliye’ and ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ could be keyed in for the audience to enjoy.

STAR One has lined up new seasons of their existing properties like ‘The Great Indian Laughter Champions Dwitiya’, ‘Nach Baliye Dwitiya’, Remix’s second season and more new events and movies.

After this session was over, Times Group’s Executive President, Bhaskar Das, spoke on ‘Formlesness – The New Source of Power’. He began by describing the current scenario, calling it ‘The Nexus Generation’. He said, “Consumers want to be in control. They fiercely defend their space and have no qualms in expressing their emotions. They indulge in voyeurism and yet amidst this chaos, they seek simplicity and peace.”

Das came up with new concepts like ‘Broad Catching’ and the importance of ‘Thinking Complementary’ citing the examples of ‘Las Ultimas…’, wherein technology can be used to identify the clicking frequency of the readers and figure out the choice of the story the reader prefers. Depending on the likes and dislikes, weaker stories can be phased out and the stronger ones could be played up.

Das also cited examples of how brands like ‘Mumbai Mirror’, with its two-seater airplane ride for its readers, surprised and indulged the consumer, while Saffola, Radio One, and Sunsilk Gang of Girls connected with their consumers.

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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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