Raj is proof that our ECDs can be NCD or CCO in any other agency: Josy Paul
The Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, BBDO talks about Raj Deepak Das' recent exit from BBDO & appointment as CCO at Leo Burnett India; BBDO's new wins & the agency completing six years
Josy Paul Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, shares his thoughts on Raj Deepak Das’s recent exit from BBDO and appointment as Chief Creative Officer Leo Burnett India,BBDO’slatest business wins which includeGeneral Mills (Parampara and Haagen Dazs), PepsiCo's Mirinda, and Tourism Australia. Paul also talks about the six year journey of the agency which creates ‘acts and not ads’.
Raj Deepak Das, who was an ECD at BBDO, was appointed as CCO at Leo Burnett, what are your views on this? Who is being appointed as ECD at BBDO India ?
All of us are proud of Raj and excited for him in his new role. Raj has been a part of BBDO for ten years – and remains a great friend of the agency. Raj is proof that our ECDs have the capability to be an NCD or CCO in any other agency. As a young agency, BBDO is producing some of the industry's most impactful work and creative talent. Our strong creative culture and focus on new age ideas and brand movements make us the agency of the future. We have a fantastically talented group of creatives who will make sure that we maintain this vision and our creative standards. We know that Raj will be an able ambassador of our belief that India needs more 'Acts Not Ads'. We wish him well – and hope that he continues our quest to improve creative standards in India.
Do you fear more creative leaders being taken by other agencies after this appointment ?
May we take this question as a compliment? The truth is that our top management and leadership team are friends first. We are well knit and operate like a single body working closely with our clients. That's our united strength. The agency is run on fundamentally strong beliefs. There is no fear, only opportunity.
Can you share with us the new business wins for BBDO India in the last year?
We won major businesses last year – General Mills (Parampara and Haagen Dazs), PepsiCo's Mirinda, Tourism Australia, three new 'movements' from P&G and many special projects from Hyatt.
BBDO India completes six years in India this year, how has the journey been for the agency who creates acts and not ads?
BBDO India was founded on our collective belief that India needs more 'acts not ads'. We realized that action based ideas hold greater credibility, authenticity and have the ability to generate higher levels of engagement. We believe our 'movements' work for P&G, PepsiCo, J&J, Aviva and other clients are shaping the new language of the industry. Our approach is very collaborative in nature and we work with so many partners who help us achieve our client's dreams and ambitions. We try and see how our ideas can contribute to the social and cultural fabric of India even as they grow the bottom line and influence sales and other brand equities.
What are the most successful acts created by the agency in the last five years( with regards to response and impact)?
Here are a few that come to mind immediately. This is not the full list but a glimpse of our transformational work for brands :
• Gillette 'Women Against Lazy Stubble'
• Aviva 'Great Wall of Education'
• 7 Up Bappi Lahiri (Sone ke Nimbu offer)
• Gillette 'Shave Sutra'
• GE 'Indigenous Art'
• J&J 'Share the Language of Love'
• 7 Up 'Cricket Pattalam' (in TN)
• Nimbooz Launch campaign
• Gillette 'You shave I shave'
• Visa 'Dream to Advance' (Cycle Generator)
• Plan India's 'World's Youngest applicant’
• Visa 'Dream to Advance' (Women's Education)
• Gillette 'Shave or crave’
• 7 Up 'I feel Up'
• 7 Up 'Tweetathon'
• White Collar Hippies (print/digital campaign)
• Mirinda "What's your pagalpanti?"
• Gillette 'Soldier for Women'
• Gillette 'Unshaved is unbathed'
Almost all our work has been recognized by award juries, client juries, senior industry leaders, the mass media, and the public at large.
They've won at Cannes, Spikes Asia, Clios, Effies, AMEs, Goafest and at the global awards of P&G and PepsiCo.
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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
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'
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
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
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
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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