Quo sets shop in India, Kamal Oberoi roped in as Chairman

Kamal Oberoi, ex-Chairman and MD, M&C Saatchi, will spearhead the Indian operations for Quo, a global brand creation, communications and representation specialist dedicated to the travel, tourism and hospitality industry.

e4m by Deepika Bhardwaj
Published: Nov 23, 2011 8:51 AM  | 4 min read
Quo sets shop in India, Kamal Oberoi roped in as Chairman

As the Indian Travel and Tourism Industry grows from 100 US$ billion in 2008 US$275.5 billion by 2018 with an impressive 9.4% annual growth rate, it is not only the Global Hospitality and Tourism brands setting up presence in India, dedicated communications consultants are also eyeing this market to help brands leverage the booming opportunity in India. Calling them the world's first and only consultancy to specialize entirely on the travel, tourism and hospitality industries, QUO launched its Indian Operations in the Capital yesterday.

Speaking on the reason behind entering the Indian Markets now, David Keen, CEO, Quo Global said, “Though Indian culture and tourism is renowned around the world, the industry is still underleveraged in India. Indian Hospitality is at the cusp of massive brand segmentation. Increasing disposable incomes, burgeoning middle class, Entrepreneurs getting aggressive in this domain are all a perfect harbinger for being in this Industry right now. We have brought together a team of thinkers who share the QUO philosophy that brand culture defines every aspect of the customer journey, not just the logo and tagline and aim to be a part of this growth story.”

Incredible India and Kerala’s God’s Own Country are perfect examples of communication hitting the right note for tourism industry. Speaking on how Quo will differentiate itself from other agencies who also handle businesses in the same domain, Kamal Oberoi, Chairman, Quo India said “There are specialized doctors and there are general physicians. We are the specialised doctors of the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry. The depth and width of experience Quo has of serving this Industry is parallel to none. We would bring better and focused solutions to the table that are relevant. Our belief is that the very future of branding and communications is niche.”

David added to Kamal saying “Quo globally has culturally driven strategic approach. We focus on culture of an organization, embracing that culture. We don’t react, we are proactive. We believe in drawing cultures out of the organization and take that as the basis, as cultures shapes the world.”

Quo India has started with their first office in Delhi. Joining Kamal is the former head of the Hospitality practice area for Perfect Relations, Caroline Rowe. Setting up in India is a part of Quo’s extensive plans of expanding around the world. Having a presence already in London, Munich, Bangkok and opening offices in Delhi and Ho Chi Minh City, the group plans to expand itself in Chicago, Hong Kong, Manila, Milan, Paris, Shanghai and Singapore by 2012. Services by Quo include QUO Consult, Strategy, Talk, Representation, Create, Digital, Media and Advocacy.

Informing about the plans for India, Keen specified “We will begin from Delhi and would probably have a satellite office in Mumbai. Our Client servicing people will be based out in India, global experts will be brought in as and when needed for certain projects. We have specialized teams in Vietnam handling Mobile, London handling creative, Thailand handling websites and that expertise would be available for our businesses here. We are starting with 4 members right now and plan to make it 12 by end of 2012. In Kamal, we have found the best leader. He is a humane, down to earth, clear thinking person who has experience, local knowledge and credibility. Under his leadership, I am positive Quo will do great in India.”

For the record, QUO Global client portfolios cover most of the globe and embrace small and large destinations and multiple hospitality companies. QUO leaders bring with them decades of experience. Notable QUO clients include; Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, Amari (ONYX Hospitality), UNESCO, Accor, Per Aquum, Jetwing, Zinc Hospitality, Brunei, the Sofitel, the St. Regis, the Metropole, the Sukhothai and the Tourism Council of Bhutan.

 

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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

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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