Science bringing u down? Beat boredom with Alpenliebe Pop, says Archimedes!

The new ad builds on the insight that subjects such as history & science are fascinating – but only to historians & scientists, and not poor students, who are forced to study them

e4m by Twishy
Published: Jul 17, 2013 8:37 AM  | 4 min read
Science bringing u down? Beat boredom with Alpenliebe Pop, says Archimedes!

Memorising the deadly principles of Archimedes and remembering the family legacy of Akbar and Babur has never been easy for any student. It’s boring, confusing and difficult. Perfetti Van Melle India (PVMI), known for its innovative products and clutter-breaking advertising, has launched a new TVC positioning its lollipop product, Alpenliebe Pop, as an ‘anti-boring’ device – the insight being that subjects such as history and science are fascinating, but only to historians and scientists and not students, who are forced to study them for examinations. In the tongue-in-cheek ad film, Archimedes comes to life and offers a student an Alpenliebe Pop to deal with the boredom.

Driving on this insight, the creative idea is that Alpenliebe Pop helps you get through dreary situations – whenever there is a really boring situation, one simply has to resort to an Alpenliebe Pop and avert the boredom.

The film opens with a young boy seated in a bath tub reading his text book on the Greek scientist Archimedes and his theory of water displacement. He gets bored, shuts the book and finds an old man seated opposite to him in the tub. The old man introduces himself as Archimedes and tells the boy that his theory is boring and it is not possible for him to change it. He then offers a pack of Alpenliebe lollipop to the boy and says that it will help him deal with the boredom. The boy grabs the lollipop and smiles with the voice over saying, ‘Alpenliebe Pop – Anti Boring’.

Commenting on the launch, Nikhil Sharma, Director – Marketing, Perfetti Van Melle India said, “In many markets across the world, lollipops have a significant consumption amongst youth, while in India it is dominated by kids. Seeing this as an opportunity, the challenge for us as leaders is to not only increase consumption among current users but also convert non-users to users. This communication is hence targeted specifically at the youth and is based on an insight that they can easily relate to.”

Anurag Agnihotri, GCD, Ogilvy & Mather said, “We borrowed the insight behind the ads from life. Every youngster, at some point or the other, grows bored of studying and says or at least thinks that if only he could get hold of the mathematicians, scientists, etc. who formulated such complex equations, he would give them a piece of his mind.”

Expert take
Nima DT Namchu, Creative Head and Executive Creative Director, Cheil India (Cheil Worldwide SW Asia) said, “While the arrival of Archimedes did jolt me out of my reverie, it sort of went lukewarm for me after that. I'm afraid, I find the idea of Archimedes appearing in the young man’s bath tub far more entertaining and engaging than the finished film. The situation is predictably bizarre, predictably Perfetti. But I think it would have been more fun if the Greek had spoken in, well, Greek and the team had fun with the subtitles. The Bob Cristo delivery didn't work for me.”

“I think the team decided to proceed with just the observation of the consumer behaviour (people suck on candies and chew gum when they are bored) and not a consumer insight. Unlike other gems from Perfetti for Chlormint, Happydent and Center Shock, I think this one won't have it so easy,” he added.

Our take
No one can forget those dreaded theories of Archimedes that had to be interpreted without any tampering because one alternation made us land to the lowest scores. However, watching this ad makes us believe that even Archimedes theories can be hilarious.

Living up to the image of creating innovative ads, Perfetti has once again surprised the audience with the sudden appearance of Archimedes in the ad. The casting and the background score add to the delight. The ending of the ad, with the student telling Archimedes to cover himself before leaving the tub, adds to the humour and wit.

Archimedes offering an Alpenliebe to deal with the boredom of science and history is an entertaining insight and they have leveraged that people often chew gums or eat candies to get rid of boredom. Perfetti has always managed to break the clutter through ‘shockvertising’ tactics, and this ad is an addition to the very predictable nature of Perfetti.

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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