SRK, Saif, and Kareena star in Airtel Voice Message new TVC

There is a world of difference between the written word and the spoken word, especially when it comes to expressing one’s love. Bollywood A-list stars Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor go on to demonstrate how the spoken message makes all the difference in the new ad to promote Airtel’s Voice Message service.

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Published: Oct 24, 2008 8:47 AM  | 3 min read
SRK, Saif, and Kareena star in Airtel Voice Message new TVC

‘I love you’ said and ‘I love you’ messaged has a world of the difference. Acknowledging this phenomenon, Airtel hinges on humour to engage Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor to consolidate its property- Airtel Voice Message. the campaign breaks on October 25, 2008. Conceptualised by Rediffusion DYR, the campaign is a 360 degree initiative that straddles along TV, print, radio, on-ground activities and internet activation on orkut.

While Prashant Issar, Director, Corcoise Films has shot the TVC, the media agency behind the TVC is Madison Media.

Speaking about voice message, Chandrasekar Radhakrisnan, Head-Brand & Media, Bharti Airtel, remarked, “Voice message was seeded amongst people a few months back and has already beckoned six million users. It is by studying the usage patterns reflected that users were young males who mostly sent messages to friends. Most heavy users were from SEC A/B who were comfortable with English.”

Commenting on the TVC, Radhakrisnan added, “The TVC aims to communicate how Voice message has redefined the language of youth. The element of voice in the voice message is a testimony of emotions; this was the starting point of the TVC. When Rediffusion came up with the concept of a friend trying to woo his girlfriend, we zeroed down to Shahrukh, Saif and Kareena to play the characters. The three not only build intrigue around the product but also enhance the flavour of the movie.”

Describing the Creative brief, Ramanuj Shastry, Chief Creative Officer, Rediffusion DYR, said, “Today the sensibility of the youth is driven by innovative communiqué techniques. Acknowledging this fact, we inferred that the voice can bring about the emotion, which a text message cannot. This was the starting point of the conceptualization of the TVC.”

The TVC is reminiscent of the gay antics of Shahrukh and Saif in the movie, ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’. It begins with Shahrukh enjoying the solitudes of the view of his terrace. Saif approaches him and romantically says, ‘I miss you so much, it hurts!.’ To this, Shahrukh just walks off. In the second scene, Saif removes the shower curtains of Shahrukh’s bubble bath and repeats the same dialogue. But to his dismay, Shahrukh dismisses this plea. The third situation shows Saif repeating the same dialogue in a quivering voice as he does a pull up on the gym bar. As he turns around, Shahrukh punches him with a boxing glove. He utters the same dialogue, only this time, wincing in pain. Shahrukh quickly records his voice and sends it to an annoyed Kareena who complains to her friend, ‘I just hate him!.’ On hearing the voice message, Kareena’s anger melts. The TVC ends with Shahrukh’s baritone, ‘An emotion to your message with voice message.’

All Airtel users can avail of this new service which can be sent from any device and to any mobile phone numbers irrespective of the service provider. Each Voice SMS will be charged at 75p and can be sent anywhere in the country at the same rate.

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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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