Surf Excel's #ReadyForLife campaign extends its ‘Daag Ache Hain’ philosophy to digital
The campaign conceptualised by Lowe Lintas takes the ‘Daag Ache Hain’ proposition of the brand forward

The detergent category communication has undergone a huge shift in the last couple of years. In a category where dirt and stains have always been portrayed as undesirable, Surf Excel’s ‘Daag Ache Hain’ campaign has been playing on the paradox of dirt being good by featuring children doing good deeds and getting dirty in the process.
The brand has recently launched their new ad campaign--‘ReadyForLife’, which has been released across digital platforms. According to Vandana Suri, Category Head – Premium Fabric Wash, Surf Excel, “#ReadyForLife is an activation platform that will enable the brand to engage with millions of mothers in urban India. The brand will empower mothers to start this parenting journey by signing up for the campaign and registering for a set of events where they can take their kids to during the summer break. This will be enabled through digital since it is a medium that allow us to reach urban mothers and have seamless options for signing up through acts of sharing. At the same time, the campaign will also use relevant print channel to enable scale of reach.”
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Brand thought:
Commenting on the insight behind the new ad, she added, “For over a decade Surf excel has championed the “Dirt is Good” philosophy which simply means that if kids get dirty in the act of doing good, then dirt is good. This act of doing good has been depicted by showing kids getting dirty for a purpose to highlight values such as sacrifice, forgiveness, righteousness or expressing love for one’s grandparents.”
Speaking on how their latest campaign was different from Surf Excel’s previous campaigns, Suri explained, “#ReadyForLife is an extension of the “Dirt is Good” positioning. The new campaign isn’t different in philosophy but in its execution since it uses digital as a lead medium unlike the conventional mediums of TV and print that our regular campaigns are tailored for.”
Creative strategy:
Talking about the creative execution, Anaheeta Goenka, President, Lowe Lintas said, “Parenting is a conundrum today. And experience over time really does not help. So for every “mom” or “dad” facing conflict between making your child future-ready Vs making them “ready for life” is what Surf Excel hopes to address. Values are what will really matter in making our children ready for whatever life throws at them. Our Surf Excel #ReadyForLife platform kicks off with the hope to instill empathy by encouraging the simple act of sharing.”
Adding to it, Arun Iyer, Chief Creative Officer, Lowe Lintas elaborated, “Our challenge was that you cannot teach or preach a value. And all we hope to do is to creatively inspire – and we used the innocence of our children to inspire every parent. ‘Dirt is Good’ has always been about a purpose, and having to instill such a core purpose was daunting yet creatively liberating. Our story as always is told through the engine of Dirt. We do hope this engine sparks a train of thought for all who watch our little story.”
Expert view:
Commenting on the new campaign, Subhadeep Dawn, Creative Supervisor, DDB Mudra said, “It is a nice film and people with kids will be easily able to relate to the film. The storyline of the new ad is good as well as the execution. It has taken forth the ‘Daag Acche Hain’ proposition of the brand Surf.”
However, Jagdish Acharya- Founder & Creative Head, Cut the Crap has a different perspective to share. According to him, “This is a goodness filled morality play. The story is cute and is trying hard but not really believable. Also, it is quite predictable, thanks to the overdose of advertising schmaltz on digital. Connect with the brand too comes under question - why does the kid have to fool his mom to do a good deed. Come on guys, leave the kids alone!”
Memorable previous brand campaigns:
The brand started with famous ‘Lalitaji’ campaign, and with the help of the iconic character did the job of educating consumers that the product might be premium, but if a budget conscious woman like her is not compromising on the quality, even they shouldn’t. She soon became a household name and homemakers started identifying with her. This was during the 1970s when with the launch of lower priced brands, the challenge for Surf was to justify its premium-ness. Later on the communication of Surf evolved along with product innovations like Surf Excel and Surf Excel Ultra.
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The campaign ‘Daag Dhundte Rahe Jaaoge’ for Surf became very popular and it helped the brand to create greater recall.
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In 2006, Surf Excel offered a different take on stains through their campaign ‘‘Daag Ache Hain’. It promoted the thought of ‘Stains are good’, when the other brands in this category were focussing on the product benefits. Over the years, the brand has taken this line of thought forward.
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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
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'
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 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
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
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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