Sourav to bat for Indian tea beyond boundaries

Indian cricket team captain Saurav Ganguly may brew a new hope for the tea sector. According to tea industry sources, efforts are on to get his support in promoting Indian tea for generic promotion and also overseas. If the agreement is inked, it would be the first time in over three decades that a cricketer is lending his name to promote Indian tea. The last cricketers to have done so were Sunil Gavaskar and Ian Botham in 1979

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Published: May 22, 2004 7:53 AM  | 3 min read
Sourav to bat for Indian tea beyond boundaries

Indian cricket team captain Saurav Ganguly may brew a new hope for the tea sector.

According to tea industry sources, efforts are on to get his support in promoting Indian tea for generic promotion and also overseas.

If the agreement is inked, it would be the first time in over three decades that a cricketer is lending his name to promote Indian tea. The last cricketers to have done so were Sunil Gavaskar and Ian Botham in 1979 when Mr Jagdish Khattar was the director of the Tea Board in London.

That ad campaign was to promote pure Indian tea in the UK since inferior Nigerian tea was being sold as Darjeeling tea.

An overview on the merit of Ganguly's choice could not be had. In the years since Indian tea's hey days in export, its position in traditional overseas markets like Russia have weakened. On the other hand, there is growing emphasis on taking tea to new markets and positioning it as a health drink.

Cricket, though popular in select tea geographies and in tune with the health drink platform, has contestable impact in the new markets Indian tea wants to explore. Besides, the history of the game's sponsorship in the sub-continent is such that Indian cricketers are strongly identified with colas, a competitor to tea in the global beverages market.

When contacted, Percept D'Mark, the professional management agency responsible for Ganguly's advertising or promotional campaigns, confirmed that the cricketer had been approached by the Tea Board. "Yes, we are looking at that association. However it is at a very initial stage," an official at the agency said.

In response to a question whether there would be a conflict of interest as Ganguly is brand ambassador for Pepsi, they said it would not be an issue and was one of the angles being looked into.

For the tea industry, trying to surface from the downturn that it went through in 2003, Ganguly may provide a welcome antidote for its travails. Industry sources said that the Board had been toying with the idea for some time now to mount an aggressive advertising campaign to promote tea.

"They had been on the look out for a well-known face, someone who everyone identified with as a brand ambassador. The Board is not looking at promoting any particular brand but wants to promote tea as a drink. At first, there was talk of generic promotion of tea in India but in the event of an understanding with Ganguly, given his international persona it would be foolish not to use the opportunity for promotion outside the country, particularly in cricket playing nations," a tea industry source reasoned.

Given the industry's efforts to promote export and bring it back to the traditional level of at least 200 million kg annually, the Tea Board hopes to use this opportunity to recapture certain lost markets. "He is a well-known personality in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. The public would identify with him," the industry official said.

The Tea Board is reportedly waiting for the formation of the new Government before approaching the Commerce Ministry for approval.

While there has been no media blitzkrieg to promote tea in the recent past, the Board was holding 20-25 events annually to promote tea overseas in Europe, Japan, West Asia and SE Asia. At such events, the Board also supports any exporter looking to promote Indian tea abroad.

It is believed, the Board has a corpus of Rs 10 crore set aside for generic promotion. The sum is, however, minuscule, in comparison to the advertising budget of soft drink majors who use cricketers as brand ambassadors.

Will Ganguly be more than a `cuppa' for the tea industry?

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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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