Sachin Tendulkar & Cricket - Will the terrific combo work for Toshiba?
Toshiba has launched a campaign for its Cricket Series LED TV, which has been developed in consultation with Sachin Tendulkar. Will this co-creation hit a home run?

It turns each of us into the world’s foremost expert commentator, it makes us superstitious, it glues us to our TV sets – this is the magic of cricket. For a nation that worships cricket, Toshiba has launched a campaign for its Cricket Series LED television, developed in consultation with Sachin Tendulkar.
The main objective behind the campaign is to position the new Cricket Series LED televisions in a distinctive manner and give consumers a technology to empower their passion for whatever they love to watch.
With relevant technology and a cricket-crazy nation as the audience for it, arriving at the single-minded message was not so difficult for the brand. Hence the proposition: Enjoy. Every. Bit.
Each frame of the film takes us through everything that is about the game – the various shots, the madness of a fan, the ground and the players. It ends with Sachin watching the game on TV. It gives out the message to enjoy every bit of the game on the Toshiba Cricket Series LED TV.
On the idea behind the campaign, Abhishek Mehta, Head – Marketing Communications, Toshiba India said, “The starting point was the fact that the Toshiba Cricket Series LED television was developed in R&D itself in consultation with the one who knows the game best – Sachin Tendulkar himself. All the clichés about cricket being a religion in India, the assumed power to anoint and dismiss gods and their helpers, the deep disgust at defeat and the vicarious but no-less-real taste of victory all point to this — we’re not mere fans, we’re fanatics. And when we watch our favourite players, we’re not merely watching them. We’re walking, diving and slapping each others’ backs. We wanted to come out with a campaign that enunciates similar emotions with the same passion and elation. Because we believe that our passion unlocks your passion, we created a TV that allows you to watch the game as it is meant to be and a campaign that glorifies the madness of watching cricket.”
Narayan Devanathan, EVP and National Planning Head, Dentsu India Group said, “If you’ve ever sat in front of the TV when Chris Gayle hammers one of his sixes but have no idea where the ball went, because the TV couldn't capture it; if you’ve ever looked at the brown blotch on the screen on which Ravi Shastri was pacing and giving out his pundit-like pitch report and wondered what he was able to see there; if you’ve ever wondered at why the ground looks greener when you’re in the stadium versus on the TV; if you’ve ever wondered why your eyes and ears and your cricket-crazed senses never seem to have the richest cricket-enjoying experience on any TV until now – the all-new Cricket Series LED televisions from Toshiba was made just for you. So you can Enjoy. Every. Bit. As a cricket fanatic myself, I could relate easily to the frustrations of the fanatic that must have been the inspiration for Toshiba to develop this TV. And so when we set out to create the communication for it, we saw it more as a reverent offering to the cricket fanatic than as a mere ad.”
The campaign will be broadcasted for four weeks and will use television, digital and POS merchandise for a wider reach.
“We’ve seen so much cricket advertising in this country. We’ve also seen so much of TV advertising on TV. The idea was to do something unique that stands out off the clutter and makes Toshiba Cricket TV the best way to consume cricket. The insight was that when you want to enjoy something, you want to enjoy every bit of it. So with the Toshiba Cricket TV, a cricket fan can now enjoy every gasp and every gulp of the game,” said Titus Uppturu, NCD, Dentsu Marcom.
Will the cricket connection help?
Expert take
Naresh Gupta, Managing Partner, Bang in the Middle said, “Flat panel TV is a difficult category to advertise for. All that any brand wants to say is brighter, sharper and more life-like. This commercial does the same. The key question then is why use Sachin? I just didn’t get the whole bit of co-creating with Sachin or even the baseline of leading by innovation. Overall, it left me a bit bewildered. For me, this is a sales demo and not really an ad.”
Our take
If cricket is religion, then Sachin Tendulkar is our God. And what’s better than using both at the same time for a Cricket Series LED TV ad. Anything remotely related to cricket and Sachin rings with the Indians who breathe, eat and sleep with cricket and this ad is not an exception.
In this highly cluttered space where every brand is coming up with new innovations, it is important to highlight the uniqueness in a differentiated manner. Toshiba has done that by developing the Cricket Series LED television in consultation with Sachin for this cricket-crazy nation. The ad is simple and gives out the clear message of enjoying every bit of cricket through Toshiba LED TV. The music is lively and explains the proposition. However, if we remove cricket and Sachin, then the ad doesn’t show anything striking and gives the usual message of a TV ad that shows richer, sharper and crisper images.
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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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