Skore Not Out Condoms scores with the youth TG

With its 'play longer' proposition, the condom brand’s ad seamlessly communicates the 'pleasure for him' and 'pleasure for her' promise

e4m by Deepa Balasubramanian
Published: Nov 1, 2013 8:58 AM  | 4 min read
Skore Not Out Condoms scores with the youth TG

Skore Not Out Condom brand has recently rolled out its latest ad campaign to promote a special climax-delay ingredient that promises long lasting lovemaking sessions.

Climax-delay condoms have been for long regarded as a male pleasure-device, but Skore Not Out disrupts this notion. The communication for the condom brand does not see a longer sexual encounter as an end in itself, but as a start of things to follow. That’s how the “lasts longer than you think” thought behind the ad was evolved.

Commenting on the new TVC, Vishal Vyas, General Manager – Marketing, TTK Protective Devices said, “The concept given to our agency was to bring a connect with the youth with our new age range. In our previous campaigns, we had communicated our dotted, coloured and flavoured range to our TG. This new campaign is all about Skore Not Out climax-delay condoms. The trick of the commercial was to build curiosity and generate excitement in letting the TG know that love too has its own after-effects. The more time and love you give to your partner, the more love you will get in return. Not Out condom enables you to do that. It carries not only ‘pleasure for him’, but ‘pleasure for her’ promise and this has been seamlessly communicated in the commercial.”

The creative team for the ad is headed by Sunil K Thoppil, Creative Director, McCann Erickson. The TVC has been directed by Shriaz Bhattacharya and art by Vivian Rayen. Nimax Films is the production house.

Elaborating on how the concept was evolved, Thoppil said, “Not Out does not see a sexual encounter as an end in itself. Instead, it sees one as a start of things to follow. After all, one long-drawn session begs for another. And often begets it. That’s how the agency came up with ‘lasts longer than you think’ proposition.”

Experts’ Take
Commenting the ad, Jineesha Gandhi Karkhanis, Creative Head, Geek Creative Agency said, “The Score Condoms ‘Not Out’ film opens beautifully, with the two girls on the scooter and leads to an interesting build up. The soundtrack used is apt and gives it a mushy feel. It’s intriguing in the beginning as the film makes you want to know what happens next till the point where it probes you to wonder why they’re good to him. But it falls flat equally quickly with the signoff ‘Not Out - Lasts longer than you think’.”

He further said, “While the film scores high on initial intrigue and a light feel, it scores low on remembrance value, appeal and stickiness in the mind of the viewer. Also, it’s a complete contradiction to what the film aims to project – love and time that you give to your partner and Skore Condoms helping you achieve that. To me, promiscuity and love can never go together. The film shows the man scoring women (or the women scoring him). Where is love in the picture? It really ends up being a ‘mild version’ of an Axe effect ad (minus the sexiness, of course). It’s extremely low in temperature and appeal. To put it aptly, the film is like a plane that took off well, but ended up crash landing, and what’s more, nobody noticed.”

Thomas George, Associate Director - Planning, Stark Communications remarked, “Chivalry seems to be a new platform for Skore and the category, though it is only one curve ahead of the ‘scores of girls hunting the Man’ deodorants and rubber stories. The chivalry angle is interesting, but fails to keep one glued to find out what the girls are out for. The pace and the sneeze seem to be the killers. But more importantly, in a stroke, a new type is cast ‘the good-boy-in-the-next-cabin and not-so-alpha-male’ becoming a player with the product’s help (to play a longer innings). More bad than good? Hope they come in handy.”

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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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