Stay Connected from IDEA

Idea cellular will be breaking new ad campaigns today. The creative translation of the campaign is that ‘Stay Connected’ is IDEA Cellular’s brand promise, which looks at the key purpose of mobile telephony and converges that with the tangible requirements of ‘network depth’. The expression also reflects upon the eternal human need for bonding, brotherhood and relationship. Lowe, the creative agency for the company, has crafted the campaign.

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Published: Feb 14, 2004 7:39 AM  | 5 min read
Stay Connected from IDEA

Film opens with a young girl and guy at a café arguing with each other. He’s trying to tell her why he’s late. She is visibly upset and not interested in the explanations. She walks out, very agitated.

Cut to the guy speaking to the empty chair where the girl was sitting. Cut to the girl in a train, speaking animatedly as if the guy was across her. Finally the guy is able to convince her and she gives in with a smile. The numbers fade in and the scene fades out into the next situation.

There are three other stories: of a Football coach boosting the morale of his players from the hospital where he is nursing his injured foot, a lost wife seeking directions in a mall. And that of a young trainee chef in a 5-star hotel kitchen who gets into trouble as cannot get the right blend and seeks his mothers help. All these stories fade out into numbers and the numbers dissolve into the super and logo, “STAY CONNECTED” - An idea can change your life.

The Pune based IDEA Cellular launches this advertising campaign this Valentine’s Day. Lowe, the creative agency for the company, has crafted the campaign.

The creative translation of the campaign is that ‘Stay Connected’ is IDEA Cellular’s brand promise, which looks at the key purpose of mobile telephony and converges that with the tangible requirements of ‘network depth’. The expression also reflects upon the eternal human need for bonding, brotherhood and relationship.

As Sukanta Dey, Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer says, “The new brand theme ‘Stay Connected’ is an evolution of our earlier campaign. Over the last one and a half years, the cellular market has considerably matured in terms of awareness, information and knowledge of the consumer on basic issues. The mobile usage has also developed. Stay Connected is our most valuable proposition for our brand.

“While basic aspects of the campaign remain the same, we have only further enhanced it. The music is also the same but more fortified. It’s all about taking the brand to its next level.”

The campaign has been devised to address the new marketing reality. There is a shift in focus with SEC-B&C becoming the key growth drivers. The emphasis is not merely on growth but also on retention. Increasing competition too dictates the need for creation and sustenance of long lasting platforms, which would strike the right emotional chord with consumers.

For the company, it is about owning the biggest category benefit of “keeping people connected,” through a simple, unique and likeable expression of connectivity. And make consumers aware that “no one connects better than IDEA.”

Manosh R Sengupta, General Manager-Marketing Communications opines, “The need for a brand theme was necessary as mobile is an inclusive category. We are not targeted at any particular segment. Therefore we need to come back constantly and talk to our customers what our brand vision is. The new brand theme is thus an effort towards creating greater preference for the brand.”

Research has revealed that expectation of good coverage, clarity and an appealing brand imagery were some of the main factors that attracted consumers apart from proper pricing. The communication strategy for retention thus is to create a sense of pride for the brand and at the same time deliver the promise of connectivity for customers to stay back.

The creative man behind the campaign, R Balakrishnan, National Creative Head of Lowe says, “Mobile telephony is all about staying connected. You can be next to each other and stay connected and you could be far away from each other and still stay connected. That’s the beauty. That’s precisely what is seen in the film, the concept of the film is that conversation between people can continue as if they are still face to face, even when they are away from each other.”

A story telling method has been used. Each ad is a story in itself. The film has been directed by world-renowned French director, Francois who has done films for Ford, V6 Mondeo, Honda Silo, Coke and Pepsi to name a few. In India, he has directed the Bajaj Wind commercial.

Balki says, “The making of this ad film was very tricky. We had to bring out that togetherness, staying connected with each other feeling between two people. We had to show two people are close and talking to each other while in reality they are actually far away from each other.”

The Stay Connected campaign will be the driving mantra for the next 12 months. The commercial will run 60-80 spots a day on all satellite and niche channels. After the TVC, which will be on for about 10 days, the campaign will move to outdoor hoardings. After establishing itself through both these mediums, the campaign will break in print.

The brand theme will be propagated both externally as well as internally within the company. The company has planned several ground activities to take the brand to its next level.

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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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