Regional kids channels looking to be summertime hits
Most of the popular kids channels in India at present are either in English or in Hindi. Whatever vernacular content is created for kids is either part of the GEC content mix or is dubbed audio tracks of national kids channels. The trend of separate kids channels in regional languages haven’t caught up yet and whether they will at all taste success is the big question here.

Come summers and the kids genre goes into overdrive to get some extra mileage out of the school vacation season. Most of the popular kids channels in India at present are either in English or in Hindi. Whatever vernacular content is created for kids is either part of the GEC content mix or is dubbed audio tracks of national kids channels. The trend of separate kids channels in regional languages haven’t caught up yet and whether they will at all taste success is the big question here.
Recently, Sun TV Network Ltd added two kids channels to its bouquet. Kushi TV and Chintu TV went on air as 24-hour kids’ channels in Telugu and Kannada languages, respectively, with effect from April 12, 2009. Sun also has a kids channel called Chutti TV in Tamil. Other than these channels, there doesn’t exist any separate kids channels in these languages.
Kids genre has scope, but road ahead not easy
Considering the fact that regional markets have the same needs and expectations of media, there is definitely a scope for regional kids channels to have a demand just as their national counterparts. But there is definitely a lot that needs to be done before creating a sustainable market for the genre.
Narendra Kumar Alambara, General Manager, Starcom Worldwide, Chennai, said, “the kids channels have to deliver to targeted audiences with formatted programming, build up critical mass of viewership base and thereby attract advertisers to sustain the momentum.If these 3 parameters can be fulfilled, any medium can be successful. Is there a scope for Regional Kids Channel? the simple answer is yes. Will or can it be sustained over time? the answer is not so simple and will depend on how successful they are in creating differentiated content, their ability to attract eyeballs (among kids & others) and in marketing it to the Advertisers.”
According to Sindhu Raghavan, Partner, Client Leadership, Mindshare, Chennai, “As is the case with older audience segment, there is a strong preference for regional content consumption amongst kids TG and that will drive the space in these markets. Prior to launch of Chutti TV, viewership for channels in this genre was skewed towards those that carried vernacular content and Chutti's entry only capitalised on this need gap. One look at the top 10 channels will show that while mass reach channels continue to rule the roost but the vernacular kids genre will grab eyeballs largely from Eng/ Hindi players existing in the kids genre.”
New options for regional advertisers as well as viewers
What does the option of new channel mean for the advertisers and viewers? For the advertisers it definitely gives the option of a more focused reach and for the viewers a bigger basket of options. But creating a foothold and brand loyalty among kids is the real challenge for this new upcoming genre.
Alambara said, “Regional Channels in a sense will help focus the brand reach within the key markets. If they are currently using the national Kids options, now they have a choice or alternative. As far as the viewers go kids as consumers, are the most difficult segment to please - given their short attention span and need for differentiated entertainment, the channels need to innovate constantly.”
Given that Brands like Disney, Pogo & Cartoon Network have built their equity over a long time with consistent programming & marketing, it will take the new channels to have strong and distinct programming, aggressive marketing coupled with robust distribution to make a mark.
Distribution and expanding advertising base
On the revenue front, these vernacular kids channels do have the option to gain from an expanding advertising base as well as big established players. But given the easy availability of vernacular audio tracks in the national channels, the competition will surely be tough.
Commenting on this Sindhu Raghavan said, “The limitation with Sun channels is the activation part which today works in favour of other kids channels. Should this be addressed then the first ones to get hit will be the non vernacular kids channels.”
New channels not a prudent option
Alambara feels, “as a genre, it is really an extreme niche when evaluated at a regional level. While new players might enter the field at a national level (as they will get the scale over a large geography, making up for the niche genre), it might not be a prudent option for regional players to enter this domain for now.”
Expressing similar opinions Raghavan said, “Given that competitors to Sun has today diversified into offering unique content channels in the market there could be a possibility in long run...but not immediately.”
The launch of a few vernacular kids channels by Sun definitely has given both the advertisers and viewers some newer options this summer, but the option of local audio tracks used by the national players still seems to be an easier option.
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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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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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