#RangLaayeSang goes well with Surf Excel's core philosophy: Carlos Pereira, Lowe Lintas
Holi gives a chance to highlight the spirit of togetherness and the brand's message ‘Daag Achhe Hain’, says Pereira, Regional Creative Officer, Lowe Lintas

Surf Excel’s latest ad campaign for Holi #RangLaayeSang is based on the message of the festival of colours bringing people from different religions together.
The ad film #RangLaayeSang, conceptualised by Lowe Lintas, showcases how the festival of colours can bring people from different religious backgrounds together. ‘Daag Achhe Hain’, the brand’s philosophy comes through amidst the Holi celebrations where a young girl chooses to get stained in Holi colours in order to protect her young Muslim friend who is on his way to the mosque. The ad film ends with the message: ‘Agar kuch acha karne mein daag lag jaaye, toh daag achhe hain’.
Talking about the ad campaign, Carlos Pereira, Regional Creative Officer, Lowe Lintas, said: “We felt the festival of Holi gave us the opportunity to highlight the true spirit of togetherness. By making colour the medium of oneness, we could seamlessly bring forth the larger thought of ‘Rang Laaye Sang’ - a sentiment that children truly believe in.”
In a chat with exchange4media, Carlos Pereira, Regional Creative Officer, Lowe Lintas talks about how the agency created the ad film.
Brief and Insight
“We found an insight that was fitting to the festival of Holi and was in line with the core philosophy of our brand ‘Daag Acche Hain’. We collectively felt it went with the whole concept of #RangLaayeSang. What better aspect of Holi to celebrate than togetherness.”
Creative Vision of the ad campaign
“The creative vision was clearly to deliver a message that goes beyond just a single piece of communication. One that is universal and resonated with everyone and most importantly is true to the festival of Holi.”
The message you want the consumers to take away
“Holi is a festival that brings people together. Where colour acts a medium of togetherness and melts differences. We wanted to remind consumers about this spirit of oneness and leave them with a sense of positivity.”
Challenges while producing the ad film
“Shooting with children is always challenging, yet very exciting. While there is a story to be told, you really want them to be their innocent selves. I believe both kids have done a fantastic job. As has the Director, Vasan Bala, who always seems to capture the honest emotion of children beautifully.”
Integration of the ad campaign
“Right from the start, the campaign has been approached holistically. Integration is what has helped reach out to a larger audience than it would have through traditional mediums. The campaign was even released digitally first. The campaign’s reach was further extended through television, hoardings, posters and multiple digital assets. Even the pack has been redesigned to incorporate the theme of the campaign.”
Industry experts have also given the ad film a thumbs up. Sukesh Nayak, CCO, Ogilvy Mumbai said, “The brand has beautifully leveraged Holi, the festival of colours, to tell a story that mirrors their philosophy of ‘Daag Acche Hain’. This is truly a heart-warming story that makes you want to watch it again.”
Sharing his views on the ad film, N Chandramouli, CEO, TRA Research, said: “Surf Excel has always led its ad campaigns with the quote, ‘Daag Acche Hai’. It is not always about selling the product. The brand has moved away from comparing themselves from other detergent brands. The old approach was very product led, the age of selling a product that way has completely gone away. What brands are trying to do is helping the customer buy a product by attaching a good social message with it. This is called brands buying propensity. This ad film is a great one that touches upon the theme of religion. The closing quote says, ‘Agar kuch acha karne mein daag lag jaaye, toh daag achhe hain’ and it leaves the audience with a good message.”
The campaign has been well integrated and is live on all media platforms like TV, Outdoor and Digital.
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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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