Some more ripples created by TOI’s ‘Aman Ki Asha’; Phase II launched
The Times of India’s peace initiative, titled ‘Aman ki Asha’, has garnered a lot of interest. The campaign is entering its second phase from today, which involves a massive on-ground activity that invites music lovers from India and Pakistan to come and lend their voice and art and become a part of the multi-faceted culture. The campaign has been created by Taproot India, while the media business is being handled by Lodestar Universal.

The Times of India’s peace initiative, titled ‘Aman ki Asha’, has garnered a lot of interest. The campaign is entering its second phase from today, which involves a massive on-ground activity that invites music lovers from India and Pakistan to come and lend their voice and art and become a part of the multi-faceted culture. The campaign has been created by Taproot India, while the media business is being handled by Lodestar Universal.
The ‘Aman ki Asha: Destination Peace’ campaign looks beyond the confines of a 62-year-old political boundary to the primal bonds that tie together the people of India and Pakistan.
Rahul Kansal, Chief Marketing Officer, The Times of India, said that the campaign would continue for a year or even longer.
Agnello Dias, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Taproot India, who brought India its first Cannes Grand Prix in 2008 for the work for Lead India along with his partner Santosh Padhi, is the brain behind the ‘Aman ki Asha’ campaign.
Speaking on the objective behind the campaign, Dias said, “The idea was to make a start in reducing the build-up of mindless hatred among Common people on both sides of the border. The objective is not to forgive or condone fundamentalism, terrorism and violence, be it in any form.”
Why now to create a friendly bond? Dias replied, “There is little doubt that ultimately all people want peace. But there are two schools of thought about the means. One seeks aggression, subjugation and domination. The other is through friendship, open-mindedness and deeper understanding. Since the former has got neither us nor the world’s greatest superpower anywhere, this is an attempt at the latter.”
The campaign involves television, print, outdoor and radio. In terms of digital, TOI has taken the website route to promote the campaign. The campaign has also made its presence felt through social networking sites like Facebook, Orkut and Twitter.
The first phase of the campaign was launched on January 1, 2010.
The second phase of the ‘Aman Ki Asha’ campaign will see a music festival that will bring together music lovers from the two countries and will see the participation of musicians like Kailash Kher, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and Shubha Mudgal, among many others. The festival begins from January 16, 2009 and will continue till January-end.
On the feedback received, Dias commented, “As expected, there was the initial purge of venom, hatred and animosity between people on both sides. But once that subsided, we are getting resurgent feedback about how our hatred is irrationally disproportionate to the differences we may have. We cannot live in constant fear of what will happen next. And the only thing that can take away that fear is peace. Definitely not hatred, even if it results in victory.”
TOI has roped in Amitabh Bachchan as the face of the campaign. A film on the ‘Aman ki Asha’ anthem has already gone on air in the first phase. The film has been directed by Vinil Mathew, while the producer is Swadha Kulkarni of Footcandles Films. The lyrics have been penned by Gulzar. The track has been composed by Shankar Mahadevan, who also sang the song along with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
Since this is an initiative of a friendship bond between two countries, the campaign will run in collaboration with the Jang Group of Pakistan, who have come together to develop a stronger Track 2. The campaign will run in both the countries with some creative overlapping and some of it developed independently for the respective region.
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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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