SRK endorses his decade-long connect with Nokia in new TVC

In yet another initiative to connect with its consumers, Nokia India has tied up with Shah Rukh Khan for a new brand campaign. The mobile phone major has launched a TVC directed by ad and feature filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar. Bates David Enterprise is the creative agency behind the TVC.

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Published: Dec 26, 2007 7:20 AM  | 4 min read
SRK endorses his decade-long connect with Nokia in new TVC

In yet another initiative to connect with its consumers, Nokia India has tied up with Shah Rukh Khan for a new brand campaign. The mobile phone major has launched a TVC directed by ad and feature filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar. Bates David Enterprise is the creative agency behind the TVC.

Sharing the rationale for choosing SRK for this association, Devinder Kishore, Director-Marketing, Nokia India, said, “There is a complete synergy between Nokia and the personification of the Shah Rukh Khan as a brand – both have a youth connect, are trendy, technology savvy and most importantly, symbolise trust. We believe this is the perfect coming together of the two leading brands in entertainment and mobility.”

Khan added, “Nokia’s very human technology has made it simpler for people to stay connected – with each other and to their passions. I have been a Nokia user for more than a decade and have used various handsets over the years. I am absolutely delighted to work with a brand that I admire.”

Sharing the creative thought behind the TVC, Pradeep Sarkar said, “The brief to me was to showcase Nokia as a friend and a soul mate. I have woven in elements of warmth, endurance and genuineness in the TVC that best describe the personalities of both Nokia and Shah Rukh.”

“This a very warm, emotional campaign that focuses on the seamless weaving of Nokia in people’s lives today and how it has become a trusted friend by being with them in their important moments. It also brings out how people use the elements of mobility – voice, imaging, SMS, music in their everyday life,” Kishore added.

The TVC begins with SRK dressed in a black suit and tie, talking on his cell phone and walking in his living room. As he does so, he says, “Kuch khas baatein sabse pehle kuch khas hi jaantein hain.” He opens the door and enters into a nursery with a cradle in it. Khan calls out to his son and says, “Jaise zindagi mein nayee zindagi ka aana…”

The actor then walks up to another door at the other end of the nursery. He enters a room that looks like a bedroom with the pictures of him and his wife on the walls. He dusts one of the frames lying on the tabletop with affection, saying, “Har taqraar aur pyar ka afsaana.” Khan then smiles and walks up to the door at the other end of the room. Opening yet another door, he enters a room that looks like a movie launch event, with the banner of ‘Om Shanti Om’ in the background and people congratulating him.

He opens another door to enter a crowded market place. The camera zooms out to reveal the place bubbling with people. “Har din nayee pehchaan karata hain duriyan mitata hai,” says the actor. Khan moves to another space where a bunch of youngsters are hanging around, listening to music and taking photos with their Nokia phones. As they see SRK, they rush towards him and take his pictures too. “Har dhun…naye ehsaas...tasveeron mein duniya dikhata hai,” he says.

Khan finally opens the door at the end of room and steps out into a balcony that overlooks a clear sky. He finally, says, “Ek aisa dost jo hai har dil shamil… Nokia mera hamsafar... dus saalse mera saathi, merawishwash, Hamara Nokia.”

Arun Mahajan Vice President-Account Management, Bates David Enterprise, said, “The brief we got from Nokia was to do a trust campaign with celebrity values. The best person endorsing will be SRK who is using the mobile himself.”

Alok Agrawal, Executive VP, Bates David Enterprise, added, “The TVC is about the reinforcement of the brand. The TVC has just hit the air two days ago in all news and entertainment channels. The print campaign will be visible across national dailies in three days, as well as the OOH campaign. An online campaign will be released too, while the TVC would later be integrated with other consumer touch points.”

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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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