Spare a minute for a safer city, says Mumbai Police

Urging Mumbaikars to help tackle terrorism, the police force has launched 'Mumbai Ke Liye 1 Minute' drive that asks citizens to take a minute to watch out for any suspicious object around them

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Published: Oct 1, 2013 7:54 AM  | 5 min read
Spare a minute for a safer city, says Mumbai Police

How many times have you spared a minute to look around and see if there are any unclaimed objects near you? Have you ever tried to make your city a safe place to live? Urging Mumbaikars to support Mumbai Police in tackling terrorism, the police force has launched ‘Mumbai Ke Liye 1 Minute’ drive.

The campaign asks citizens to spare a minute for Mumbai (‘Mumbai Ke Liye 1 Minute’) and watch out for any suspicious object around them to prevent terror attacks. Conceptualised by Ogilvy Mumbai, it’s a three-film campaign directed by Gajraj Rao of Code Red Films. ICICI Bank has stepped forward to support this initiative.

The first film shows an elderly lady in a mall trying her best efforts to look around her table at a food court for anything suspicious. A youngster tries to help her thinking that she has dropped something. Another film shows a pregnant woman in a cinema hall checking under and behind her seat for any unclaimed object. The last film shows a visually-challenged man in a train checking the luggage of the passengers and ensuring that each one belongs to somebody in the train. Each film shows the heroism of the protagonists and conveys the message that it takes just a minute, and a voice-over says, ‘Thoda aas paas nazar rakhein. Kisi vyakti, vastu ya vahan par shak ho to turant police ko phone karein’.

Launching the campaign, Maharashtra Home Minister, RR Patil said, “The government and police are doing their best to ensure security in the city. However, we also appeal to the citizens to be alert.”

Abhijit Avasthi, National Creative Director, Ogilvy India said, “How the campaign is pitched is extremely crucial when it involves Mumbai Police. We try to keep it interesting, simple and honest. It worked for us in our earlier campaign for Mumbai Police. Nobody likes to take down a set of instructions but everyone is open to receive a good message at the end of a sweet story.”

The initiative is a long-term one with many more activities planned across various media platforms.

Harshad Rajadhyaksha, Group Creative Director, Ogilvy Mumbai said, “Mumbaikars are always on the run; forever racing against time. To make them pay heed, let alone act on safety measures, is a task easier said than done. Born out of that very insight was ‘Mumbai ke Liye 1 Minute’. It’s a callout to the citizens, reminding them that it doesn’t take much to make Mumbai a safer place.”

Kainaz Karmakar, Group Creative Director, Ogilvy Mumbai added, “All it takes is a minute to look around. To make this point more dramatic, we chose to weave stories around characters, who despite their physical challenges, manage to take a minute to look around, leaving viewers with a question in their minds – ‘If they can, why can’t I?’  A blind man, an old lady, and a pregnant woman play the part of good Samaritans.”

Is the campaign a wake-up call for Mumbaikars?
Expert take

Raghu Bhat, Founder Director, Scarecrow Communications said, “This belongs to what can be possibly called the 'subtle melodrama' genre! It works really well with Indian audiences. This campaign shows physically challenged people going the extra distance to do their duty. In the process, the campaign almost seems to tell the viewer – If a blind man or a pregnant lady can do this, why can't you? In a way, the campaign is not just provocative but also action-inducing. What adds to the effectiveness is that the performances are very natural. One of our highly successful films (by the same director), 'Stand up for the national anthem' used the same technique by showing a one-legged cobbler standing up while the national anthem is playing. I like the simplicity of 'Ek minute to lagta hai' as it exhorts action without preaching.”

Our take
In this fast-paced world, nobody has the time to even spare a minute for public awareness. As a result, there are terror attacks ruining innocent lives. The campaign captures the simple and powerful insight of ‘Mumbai Ke Liye 1 Minute’ and portrays how a vigil minute can help Mumbai in being a safer city.

The ad has used the protagonist in an intelligent manner. It’s a call for action for youngsters and the physically fit people. The ad very subtly ridicules our busy society. The stories are simple, yet inspiring for the viewer. All the ads have been executed very well and the message comes out bold and clear.

The best part about the ad is that it doesn’t push the citizens to do something for the city, but instills a sense of responsibility in them through these heroes. The ad will garner eye-balls and inspire people to spare a minute and be vigilant to stop terror attacks and help Mumbai in becoming more peaceful.
 

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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

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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