Samsung India keeps up the emotional thread, talks taking pride in a daughter in new ad

The campaign conceptualised by Cheil India has received approximately 13 million views on YouTube in two days

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Published: Jun 1, 2017 8:29 AM  | 4 min read
Samsung India keeps up the emotional thread, talks taking pride in a daughter in new ad

Samsung India is melting hearts once again. This time the electronic giant is addressing gender equality and its latest ad is about empowering women.

The Sapne Hue Bade campaign this time follows the real life story of Seema Nagar, who was a student of the Samsung ITI/MSME programme in Jaipur. The campaign conceptualised by Cheil Worldwide went live on social media channels on May 30. In the two days since its launch, the ad has received approximately 13 million views on YouTube.

In the ad, Seema, a small town girl, grows up in a typical household that believes that women belong in the home. Seema wants to attend the Samsung ITI/MSME course but the family is opposed to her going out to study. However, her father, who has always treated Seema as an equal, supports her and ensures she follows her dream. One day, during a family celebration, there is sudden power shutdown. As the boys and men of the house fumble with the electrical fittings, Seema steps up and fixes the problem.

When the family appreciates her skill and talent, a family member says, “Now we will have to look for a hotshot groom for her”, to which Seema says “Let the groom wait. I have to first open my service centre in the village.” The ad ends with one of the male family members remarking to Seema’s father: “You are right, you have three sons”. And, Seema’s father replies, “No, a daughter is a daughter. I have two sons and a lovely daughter.”

Expert view 

Speaking about the ad, Prathap Suthan, Managing Partner/Chief Creative Officer at Bang In The Middle said, “The message that the ad delivers is good and the script of the ad is great. There are a lot of families in small towns that still believe in protecting girls by keeping them at home. My concern with this ad is if it will reach the parents.” The ad would achieve its full potential only if the message reaches the intended audience, he said. Suthan speculated that even with the current internet penetration spurred by the Jio revolution, this digital ad may still not reach the right audience.

According to him, the ad will be more effective if it is broadcast on TV, published as a print ad, or even trimmed down to one minute and played in theatres in small towns and villages. “That’s how brand Samsung can drive change at the grassroot level. Because for now, those who are watching are already liberated,” said Suthan.   

Deepak Singh, Chief Creative Officer, The Social Street, was captivated by the ad and said, “In India, the issue of women empowerment is relevant at any and every point of time. So, work on this topic gets noticed anyway. Whether it drives a change or not depends completely on how hard-hitting the campaign is.”

He feels that the ad in its current form serves its purpose. “The way the story is told will connect well with the Indian audience. After all, we are all human and have emotions and are well aware of our society. It leaves a good message that will make people think,” said Singh.

All praise for the film, he said he likes the way the film was shot and its casting. “Besides, the product is nicely woven into the story, which does justice to the entire effort,” he stated.

Six months ago, another ad from Samsung, conceptualised by Cheil Worldwide, warmed hearts and broke the Internet. The ad about Samsung’s customer service vans, on last count, had more than 100 million views on YouTube.

Samsung Mobile India began the Sapne Hue Bade campaign in 2016. The CSR campaign kicked off with the Samsung Smart Class program, which is a Samsung CSR initiative that bridges the digital gap between rural and urban India by providing quality education opportunities to children in rural India. The video was based on the real life story of a Samsung Smart Class student, Sadanand Ugale, from Chinchada, a remote village in Maharashtra.

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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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