Snapdeal goes all out on TV, as Flipkart, Amazon focus more on print
According to week 41 (October 8 to 14) of the BARC Ratings, Snapdeal continues to be in the list of ‘Top 10 Brands’ among the top spenders from the e-commerce lot on TV

According to week 41 (October 8 to 14) of the BARC Ratings, Snapdeal continues to be in the list of ‘Top 10 Brands’ among the top spenders from the e-commerce lot on TV. It has moved one place up to No 5 with 17,860 insertions as compared to last week’s 19,143 insertions. Week 39, was the first time, when the brand entered the list with 18,177 insertions.
The increase in spends by the brand on TV and also on the other mediums, has happened on the back of Snapdeal allocating Rs 200 crore as marketing spends for a span of two months. The brand has recently gone for a new positioning titled ‘Unbox Zindagi’ or Unbox Life, as it seeks to position itself differently in the hyper-competitive e-commerce business. The new brand identity was rolled out at all touch points, on the app, website, mobile site and through all brand communication.
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Snapdeal has started the third wave of deals with its Unbox Diwali sale from October 19 till 21. The first round was from 2 to 6 October, and the second was held between 12 to 14 October. The brand has been consistently promoting their deals through TVCs titled ‘Khushiyon ki Chakri’ on the theme of “unboxing” emotions.
Last week for week 40, Amazon made it to the fourth place with 21,981 insertions. It was the time, when the brand had released their campaign ‘BadeDilWale’ to promote their ‘Great Festival Sale’. In the same list, Flipkart stood at the eight place with 12,827 insertions during the time, when it was heavily advertising for its Big Billion Day sale.
However, for week 41, both Flipkart and Amazon don’t figure in the list of Top 10 Brands. Infact, as per the BARC data in the last four weeks, it is clearly visible that these brands are using their marketing money in bursts on TV, typically in line with the ongoing discounts on their website.
Amazon was running their Great Indian Festival from October 17 to 20. It was seen to spend more on print with their jacket ads in mainline papers. Flipkart will be starting with their Big Diwali Sale, from October 25 to 28.
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The e-commerce sector, which has been grappling with a lot of challenges lately, has witnessed an overall reduced ad spends in the first half of 2016. In fact, according to the revised Pitch Madison numbers, e-commerce ad spends for H1’16 fell by 37 per cent as compared to spends for the same period last year.As per the report, spending by e-commerce retailers, some of the biggest advertisers during the previous two festive seasons, dropped to Rs. 394 crore in the first half of 2016 from Rs. 629 crore in the first half of 2015.
According to the same report, e-commerce’s category’s contribution to overall adex fell from 7 per cent in H1’15 to 4 per cent in H1’16. It also highlighted that reduction in e-commerce ad spends could also be a reason why television ad spends have just grown 11 per cent in H1’2016 as opposed to a predicted growth rate of 20 per cent for the year.
Media planners had predicted that with the kick-start of the festive season, we will see players, who were on a tight string budget in the first half of 2016, will be seen spending more. The increase in spends can already be seen as these players release their respective marketing campaigns. But it is surprising to see that other than Snapdeal who is the most aggressivewith their two-month marketing plan, the other big players like Flipkart and Amazon are using the other platforms like print and outdoor more than TV.
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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
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'
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 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
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
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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