Quick five with Kyoorius Group’s Rajesh Kejriwal

The Founder and CEO of Kyoorius Group says that design as an industry is slated to grow by 3,000 per cent in the next three to four years

e4m by Synjini Nandi
Published: Dec 19, 2012 7:58 PM  | 4 min read
Quick five with Kyoorius Group’s Rajesh Kejriwal

Kyoorius is an initiative by Transasia Fine Papers, incepted to fuel a design movement in India. This involves building awareness amongst design buyers (i.e. corporations, organisations and government) of the kind of value design can create to empower business. Kyoorius is identified as the total embodiment of the aspirations of the creatives in India. It has been on the forefront of connecting the creative world through various design activities, including the annual Kyoorius Designyatra and Kyoorius Design Showcase and Kyoorius Magazine.

In conversation with exchange4media, Rajesh Kejriwal, Founder and CEO of Kyoorius Group, talks about the concept of design as a strategy in India, the brand ‘Kyoorius’ and the potential role of the design community globally..

‘Kyoorius’ was set up to highlight the potential role of the design community in the consumption of quality paper. Could you elaborate on some of its different brand objectives?
We are basically into paper merchanting business and we deal with quality papers which are differentiated in terms of texture, colours etc. We introduced metallic papers in India for the first time which could be seen in wedding cards presently. We have always wanted to do something different from pads, notebooks, calendars and our core aim is to connect to the community in a more meaningful manner. We have two core objectives; the first is to build a platform for the community to come together and the second is to start a design movement in India.

How is ‘Kyoorius’ taking forward the concept of design as a strategy in India?
We want to look at design as a strategic tool rather than something which makes things look good. Today there are varied platforms and hence even a simple thing like a logo needs to be thought through since it is going to be up on different media platforms. We are more focused on the design and the engagement rather than the campaign. We have realized that there is a community which is not getting connected to the global world. Also, there are corporates who do not understand the value of design as a strategy. Hence, we have changed the format so as to bridge the gap along with building relationships. We believe that design can solve existing problems through which we can change people’s lives.

How is the design industry faring in comparison to the global scenario?
I would say that two years back the design in India was where London was 30 years back. But the good thing is we have evolved and wouldn’t need 30 years to reach that stage. In the next five years, we will see a lot of focus on design. In the last one year, there has been an immense focus through talks and government participation. We did a small study with a financial institution and found out that design as an industry is slated to grow 3,000 per cent in the next three to four years. In UK, the creative industry contributes around 2.8 per cent to the GDP and Netherlands creative industry’s size is larger than all industries over there.

Who is your primary target audience and how have you positioned ‘Kyoorius’ in the design industry space?
We are looking at three types of audience today which are the corporates, the clients and the students. Our typical strategy is based on what can we do or communicate to the client. For us, it is more about relation building than ROI. We have positioned ourselves as a facilitator and a platform for the entire community. It is not always about being commercial or doing something about a large corporate but it is about how you can change lives.

What are the marketing initiatives that you have undertaken for promotion of the brand?
We do not believe in doing too many activities. India has limited infrastructure and hence limited area for conferences which are attended by delegates from different places. We do want to promote it a bit because we want the right audience to come who can make meaningful changes in the organizations. We are also trying to increase the number of corporate participation so that they can understand the value of design and encourage their agencies to do more. However, we are selective about our branding activities and prefer a subtle approach. We leverage the social and the print media and primarily believe in direct marketing.

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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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