Shahrukh Khan’s perfectionist play for Dish TV – hit or miss?

SRK takes up the mantle of ‘HD Inspector’ to promote DISH truHD+. The new ad does not excite viewers to switch to HD & will appeal only to die-hard SRK fans, say experts

e4m by Twishy
Published: May 17, 2013 8:00 PM  | 4 min read
Shahrukh Khan’s perfectionist play for Dish TV – hit or miss?

Moving from an emotional territory of ‘Ghar aayi zindagi’ to the passionate territory of ‘Dish sawaar hai’ last year, Dish TV rode on the insight that people who are passionate about entertainment can do anything for it and never compromise on their TV experience. The direct-to-home (DTH) company has unveiled its new campaign with brand ambassador Shahrukh Khan, where he is playing the role of a true perfectionist and takes up the mantle of HD Inspector.

SRK dons the role of HD Inspector for the campaign that promises ‘Everything you fancy, now in HD’. To promote the variety of HD channels on DISH truHD+, the High Definition product from Dish TV, SRK goes behind the scenes to ensure that nothing imperfect reaches his viewers. The campaign features three TVCs set on the making of TV programmes across genres (daily soaps, Bollywood and wildlife documentary).

In each film, SRK plays the role of a demanding HD Inspector with an eye for detail, who picks out even the slightest imperfections and makes it right because ‘HD mein sab dikhta hai’. He informs the audience that Dish TV has the widest choice in HD channels. The campaign showcases SRK keeping an eye on the minute details of production like dancer’s nail being chipped in a Bollywood item song, the ‘bindi’ of the ‘bahu’ not being perfectly round in a daily soap, and a crocodile’s tooth being dirty in the wildlife documentary.

“We want to bring HD to the top of the consumer’s mind through this campaign. Our idea is to showcase our leadership in the high definition area in an unconventional manner. We are the maximum provider of HD channels across the five brands put together, hence our basic insight is to reinforce the leadership in HD and build a strong connect with the SEC-A markets. An HD customer wants crystal clear picture quality and the character of SRK is the guardian of picture quality,” said Animesh Mishra, VP, Marketing, Dish TV.

The campaign is being promoted extensively through digital. The character of the HD Inspector is being taken forward to the digital medium. The teaser campaign shows SRK in his new avatar with questions such as: What is SRK up to today? The teaser was spread across and amplified on Twitter and Facebook. The brand did some innovations specifically on Yahoo and YouTube. It is also promoting the campaign through on-ground activations in metros.

Is Shahrukh’s aura the only feature in Dish TV’s ad?
The industry believes that the commercial has been unable to portray the insight behind the campaign; however, the presence of Shahrukh Khan will attract audiences.

Naresh Gupta, Managing Partner, Bang in the Middle said, “There is a new school for commercials, called the King Khan school of TVCs. Here the commercials are of a different kind, full of hamming, and where you have to suspend sensibilities. In such a school of TVC, this is a fairly decent one. It says what the brand delivers, and says it in typical SRK way. Beyond that, the TVC does nothing. It does not excite the viewers to switch to HD, does not tell me that Dish leads in HD content, does not tell me that once on HD, SD is passé.”

“Will this click? Most SRK commercials seem to click, so may this too will,” he added.

According to Vipul Thakkar, Executive Creative Director, DDB Mudra – South, “The campaign rides purely on the trademark SRK ham, propagating its new HD technology. Insight though accurate, has been highlighted in communication done earlier by Tata Sky and very recently by Videocon D2H. Far more engaging and lot more entertaining commercials have been done in this category. It will appeal only to the die-hard SRK fans.”
 

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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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