Ranbir Kapoor's playful ride on Hero Maestro makes scooters cool
The ad brings a light-hearted twist to the age-old conversation between a boy and a girl. The entertaining storyline & excellent casting will urge youngsters to relook at the scooter category

Riding on the popular thought that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, Hero has once again captured the imagination of the youth with its latest commercial that is a celebration of ‘boyhood’ with the Hero Maestro – the first and only scooter that’s made for boys.
The idea is to bring out the behaviour of today’s boys and give an enjoyable, light twist on the age old conversation between a boy and his girlfriend. The girl is always thinking about the future and about bigger plans, but the boy is living in the present, which brings about a fun and playful exchange of words as the couple rides along on the Maestro.
The film opens with actor Ranbir Kapoor picking up his unhappy girlfriend on his Hero Maestro. She is shown tensed and tells Ranbir that she is not comfortable. He shifts the conversation and says the seats are quite comfortable. The girl gets annoyed and tells him that she’s serious, and asks for how long will this continue. Ranbir answers by saying it will go far, with its superb mileage. She tells him, “Just look at you. Kabhi toh serious ho jao”. He says with a serious face, “Marry me”. She asks if he is serious, he nods in affirmation and then in disagreement. She smiles. The voiceover concludes by saying, “Boys ki life and Maestro ki ride; easy hai”.
Anil Dua, Senior VP (Marketing and Sales), Hero MotoCorp said, “We revived the stagnant domestic scooter market with the launch of our women-specific scooter ‘Pleasure’ in 2006. Having owned that space, the launch of Maestro – specifically targeted at boys – has now created a lot of fun and excitement in the scooter market. Maestro has been a runaway success and within a very short span of time since its launch late last year, we are now selling over 30,000 units of Maestro per month on an average. These numbers are only going to go up as the new TV commercial, featuring Ranbir, has certainly succeeded in creating a buzz around scooters – boys now do feel that riding a scooter is cool.”
On the idea behind the film, Sanjay Sharma, Group Creative Director, Draft FCB-Ulka Delhi said, “We wanted to bring out the ‘boyish’ attitude, which Maestro stands for, in a way that is relevant to the contemporary society. It’s a new dimension – a light-hearted take on the way future is dear to the girls and present to the boys.”
Sanjay Tandon, COO, Draft FCB-Ulka Delhi said, “Maestro is a brand built around boyish idiosyncrasies. With its solid masculine body, spacious comfortable seats and superb mileage – Maestro has a strong appeal for the boys, as reinforced by Ranbir exuding his boyish charm.”
Has the playful charm helped?
Expert take
Prathap Suthan, Managing Partner and Chief Creative Officer, Bang in the Middle said, “Overall, it’s a well made commercial. It makes you smile. But it may not make me run and buy a scooter. But it may make metro teenagers re-consider a scooter when they are absolutely over and done with motorcycles. The use of Ranbir Kapoor across the Hero stable is a good idea; especially, when scooters have just about lost their masculinity, at least in the urban jungles. I really don’t know any youngster who is straining at the leash to buy a scooter – whether it’s Italian, Japanese or Indian.”
“In that context, the easy ride and the easier plot, make a well-balanced watch. At least, it’s not trying too hard to deliver toughness. The interplay between the guy’s mischievousness and the girl’s seriousness is pretty efficient. It does bring out the product story. Again, without a hammer,” he added.
“One question – why does the girl sit sideways? I’d have thought if she straddled the scooter, it would have just given boys one more intimate reason to own a scooter. Currently, her sitting posture adds more conservative concrete into what I always thought about scooters and the people who ride them,” he said.
According to him, Ranbir is turning out to be a fabulous actor, and plays his part out with brilliance. But he hasn’t overshadowed the girl. She is ultra cool herself.
Our take
“Don’t argue, you cannot win…it’s impossible,” this is a usual advice to the boys. But if you have a playful spirit like Ranbir with the masculine styling of Hero Maestro, you can not only win hearts but also the mindless arguments of your girlfriend.
The ad is playful and entertaining with Ranbir’s witty dialogues. The seriousness of the girl about the future and the love for the present of Ranbir has been portrayed very well. It might as well remind some of us about our good old days.
The ad is very different from the usual ads in the category and the features of the scooter are very intelligently weaved into the script. Hero’s strategy behind roping the quintessential boy Ranbir Kapoor with his inimitable style and incredible talent makes the ad more memorable. Shot in Fort Kochi, Kerala, along the quiet roads and vibrant backgrounds, the ad will surely garner eyeballs.
The entertaining storyline, charming visuals, along with an excellent casting and lively sound track will urge youngsters to relook at the category.
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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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