Saffola gets more heart-focussed

Saffola’s last TV commercial was in 2000. The plank was health and well being. But somehow, the heart care factor did not come out strongly. Ashish Bhargava, Marketing Manager - Saffola, Marico Industries states, “Though the campaign worked for Saffola in a limited sense, it was realised that the dimension of health was not clear.” There was a lull in overall edible oil advertising, with Saffola being no exception. However, the brand is back on the airwaves.

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Published: Feb 11, 2004 6:22 AM  | 3 min read
Saffola gets more heart-focussed

Saffola’s last TV commercial was in 2000. The plank was health and well being. But somehow, the heart care factor did not come out strongly. Ashish Bhargava, Marketing Manager - Saffola, Marico Industries states, “Though the campaign worked for Saffola in a limited sense, it was realised that the dimension of health was not clear.”

There was a lull in overall edible oil advertising, with Saffola being no exception. However, the brand is back on the airwaves. As per Bhargava, “It is true that fewer edible oil brands are advertising today – but monies spent have not gone down vis-à-vis the number of advertisers reducing. It is limited number of advertises spending larger monies. Regional brands advertise only regionally. National brands prop up the market. Dhara for some reason is less visible these days — as far as brand communication is concerned. Major national spenders are predominantly Sundrop and Saffola.”

Prathap Suthan of Grey Worldwide has conceptualised the new campaign. The TVC, directed by Ram Madhwani of Equinox, focuses on a little girl who goes to various groups comprising four people and gives one a heart shaped balloon. Explains Bhargava, “As per the estimates based on various reports, one out of every four Indians suffers from a heart problem. Hence, the campaign conveys the message: improve your health today. It encourages people to have a healthy lifestyle.”

The brand returns to its earlier proposition of heart care. The new focus is the result of introspection and research. It was found that though diseases like AIDS and cancer evoke a feeling of awe, heart disease is a silent one. It, however, leads to a change in lifestyle and the entire family is under stress. “There was a social responsibility in addition to commercial gains,” states Bhargava. Raising the bar on heart awareness and bringing focus on the criticality of heart care, as per Bhargava, are two objectives of the new campaign.

Bhargava states that it has been clinically proven in Japan that oil with Saffola’s ingredients reduces cholesterol by 26% (Saffola Nutri Blend has a blend of Kardi and rice bran in 70:30 ratio).

Did abstaining from heavy-duty advertising affect the brand’s sales and salience? “No,” replies Bhargava. “Though there was not much advertising in the last couple of years, it has not impacted the sales. Genuineness of the brand was not forgotten. We have never made incorrect promises like other brands.”

Most edible oil brands today claim to be healthy. Has it reduced the differentiation between Saffola and other brands? Replies Bhargava, “The consumer is discerning, and has faith based on personal experience. We are not a me-too brand, so we don’t need to worry. Our brand promise is genuine and there is no confusion on brand identity. Brand track indicates that the brand is associated with heart care. Though we do not have a huge franchisee, the loyalty element is very high.”

To some extent, it can be attributed to Saffola’s ground activity. Saffola Healthcare foundation is taking heart care to masses. It was established in 1993 but has been very active since 1997. It is nationally active.

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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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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:15 PM  | 1 min read
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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'

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:07 PM  | 1 min read
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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

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Published: Aug 26, 2023 11:48 AM  | 1 min read
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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

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Published: Aug 26, 2023 10:54 AM  | 1 min read
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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

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Published: Aug 24, 2023 3:35 PM  | 1 min read
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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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