Some firsts but no surprises in Rado TVC
Hrithik Roshan and Lisa Ray come together for the first time in the new TVC that fails to surprise
Fans of Hrithik Roshan and Lisa Ray were in for a treat, when the good looking stars came together for the first time for a Rado commercial for its DiaMaster Plasma Automatic Chronograph.
The TVC starts with Hrithik Roshan striding into an elegant hotel lobby, sitting down for a business meeting. Suddenly, as he reaches to retrieve something from the briefcase, he discovers it has disappeared. He spies a waiter walking away with it in the distance, and the chase begins. The action-packed hot pursuit takes Hrithik through the hotel corridors, the kitchen, down an elevator shaft and along the air vents in an attempt to catch the assailant. As Hrithik catches up with the thief, surprise, the assailant is in fact Lisa Ray, having stolen his briefcase in a ploy to lure him to a surprise party in his honour.
This new ‘mini film’ builds on Rado’s standing by encapsulating all the traits that make up a Rado watch. The film was shot over two days in various locations across Mumbai where Rado ambassadors put the Rado DiaMaster to the test.
The creative concept is by Publicis Milan and the Creative Director is Marco Maccagni. The film is directed by Marco Gentile and produced by Filmmaster Productions Srl.
Rado CEO Matthias Breschan said in a statement: “It is a great pleasure to see two of our ambassadors starring in this thrilling new mini-film. We are very appreciative that Hrithik and Lisa both found time in their busy schedules to join us in Mumbai and are convinced that their fans as well as Rado’s will love it.”
A Rado first, this TV commercial unites the two brand ambassadors for the first time. Hrithik Roshan has been a Rado ambassador since 2011. This is his second commercial for Rado, the first of which saw him rushing through the streets of Jaipur to get to a friend’s engagement party on time. For Lisa Ray, who joined Rado in March 2000, this is also a first. Donning a wig and beard as a disguise, she makes a surprising appearance, having remained incognito until the very end.
Hrithik Roshan stated, “Filming with Rado is always a lot of fun. I enjoyed every minute on the set and working with Lisa was a great experience.”
When asked about this experience Lisa Ray responded, “I am so pleased to have been involved in this project. Working with Hrithik and dressing up in an intricate disguise was a lot of fun. This was a first for me and I hope everyone enjoys watching it as much as I enjoyed filming it.”
Expert Take:
Shelton Pinheiro, Executive Creative Director, Stark Communications, said, “ Hrithik Roshan’s suave sharpness does add the panache and élan of a Bond movie to the commercial. The idea of a ‘Time to Surprise’ too works well in the context of Rado as a reward to the successful man who enjoys life and does so with a careless flamboyance. Yet the mandatory ‘watch shots’ seem forced and literally in your face. Perhaps Rado is still working out the fine balance between flaunting it and yet retaining its elegance as a brand in India. And a subjective grouse - the Hrithik- Lisa Ray chemistry could have been worked out better. All in all, an entertaining watch.”
Narayan Kumar, Director, Metal Communications said, “There is something new and interesting in the brand thought of 'Time to surprise'. It's a relevant promise too, heralding new and unexpected offerings from Rado. All refreshing, all good so far. But, hey, what happened to the execution? Nothing surprising there at all. The use of a celebrity, while understandable and possibly required, is pretty much normal. The main part of the film - the 'chase' - is handled pretty routinely, as in hundreds of films before. The way he runs through the hotel and reaches the destination is pretty much, yawn, normal. No real executional surprises by way of action sequences or stoppages or breathtaking shots here.
He added, “The feeling of manufactured intensity you see on Hritik's face is, well, manufactured because nothing in the sequences seems to warrant it. And the end part of someone removing their mask to reveal someone else has a well-worn air to it - from the seventies Hindi films. As also the not-so-distant two-wheeler commercials, when a 'man' removed his helmet to reveal a woman, full locks and all. And, bit by bit, what should have been a surprise turns out to be normal, after all. It's obviously something to do with the execution - nothing wrong with the approach or original idea. It still feels like a refreshing thought in the category and because of that, may still do its job of taking Rado into public consciousness. Just that the job could have been better handled with a bit more, er, surprise.”
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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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