Promax|BDA India 2007: Breaking the clutter through re-branding

Promax|BDA India 2007 kick started on May 29, 2007. The morning sessions of the first day spoke on the differentiation between branding that is meaningful, versus branding that add to the clutter. The speakers included David O’Brien, VP, Creative Services, Alliance Atlantis; Martin Delamere, Media Consultant and Paul Weyland, President, Paul Weyland Training Seminars.

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Published: May 30, 2007 9:07 AM  | 3 min read
Promax|BDA India 2007: Breaking the clutter through re-branding

The two-day Promax|BDA India 2007 kick-started on May 29, 2007. The conference, which is now in its fourth year in India, recognises excellence in on-air and off-air promotions, design and marketing activities for the visual media. The conference commenced with an opening address by conference Chairman Sameer Nair, CEO and Director, NDTV Imagine.

Nair said, “The Promax|BDA India is all about identity and creatives. With the latest changes in distribution, strategies and creativity, competition has only been increasing, and we need to stand out and break the clutter.”

One of the first sessions was with David O’Brien, VP, Creative Services, Alliance Atlantis, who presented on the topic ‘Champagne spots on a beer budget’. This session delved on creating ones own ‘champagne spots’ with whatever budget one has. He said, “There are enough creatives, which establish that a good idea can be a great substitute, for a big budget.”

He gave examples of viral ads, ads casting friends and family members, ads shot by using just a handycam and so on that were enough to create a big impact with a low budget. He also spoke on ads using animation, or creatives done through text.

Martin Delemere, former Network Creative Head, BSkyB and Media Consultant took the dais after O’Brien, and spoke on ‘Ten things we should all know about Branding’.

Delemere’s session explored critical issues around creating meaningful brands. He is of the opinion that the branding strategy has to be the first step of a creative process. He said, “It’s not just all about a big idea but also about the way you execute the idea. Media brands today act as curators, editors and filters, in the avalanche of information.”

Delemere cautioned broadcasters that unless care has been taken in every aspect of the channel, chances are that the channel will become a commodity rather than a brand. He said that from the genres on a channel to the image of a channel, branding plays a role in every element, and creates the differentiating line between adding to the clutter and standing out from the clutter.

Concluding his session on branding and re-branding, he remarked, “The big question is what is the ‘Why’ factor for re-branding? The ‘Why’ works like a super-hero that when answered, can take the brand to greater heights.”

Paul Weyland, President, Paul Weyland Training Seminars took charge of the third session which was on ‘The Corporate Identity Crisis - How to succeed in breaking through commercial clutter’. Weyland introduced branding as ‘practicing of psychology without licensing’. He said, “We are creatives but we are still just selling a product through our creatives, and that puts us in the business of sales.” He observed that a campaign can be doomed from the beginning, the moment this fact is forgotten.

He also spoke on clutter worsening with every passing day and the need to move from hard selling to deep selling. According to Weyland, the advertisement should not to be targeted to everyone but only to a selective group of people, and the need to create a circle of trust. Explaining on how to get into that circle, he said, “One needs to classify the different identities of his product and identify the one thing that makes that product different from the rest.”

He also brought out the significance of the ‘Word Of Mouth - WOM’, stating that it is a terrific tool for advertising, as it comes from the heart. He added, “However, every concept has its pros and cons -- where there this good WOM, there also is bad WOM. The latter can destroy businesses completely.” He concluded with “Life is hard, but it’s harder if you are stupid.”

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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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