Tata Docomo's new TVC talks to the selfie generation
The TVC as part of its 'Bhalai Ki Supply' ad campaign, targeted at the millennial population of India, urges them to spread goodwill

Tata Docomo, the unified brand of Tata Teleservices, has recently introduced a new TVC as part of its ‘Bhalai Ki Supply’ ad campaign, targeted at the millennial population of India. The latest TV commercial continues to employ amalgamation of copy and art direction along with comic timing to showcase how something as simple as sharing selfies on social media can be perceived as an act of greater good.
The latest ad film titled ‘Selfiesh’, starts with a young girl clicking a selfie, only to keep it to herself. A solemn voice-from-above promptly intervenes and reprimands her for this almost-criminal act of ‘selfie-shness’. The clip then cuts into a scene where her boyfriend is being subjected to a barrage of grievous insults by his father. The voice-over then highlights how sharing the life-changing selfie with the protagonist’s boyfriend could infuse a surge of happiness into his life. Then the advertisement goes on to urge prepaid customers to do their bit and set off ‘Bhalai Ki Supply’, by availing more data through dialing *123# for tailored-to-fit plans.
You can watch the ad here
The ad campaign derives insights from a recent research which suggests that 60% of India’s Gen Y population subconsciously or compulsively checks their smartphones for emails, texts or social media updates[1]. Some of the previous TVCs in the campaign that encourage the Indian youth to use Tata Docomo’s value-for-money voice and data plans are:
• Duckface Selfie: A young attention-seeking social-media queen pouts and preens for selfies; which everyone seems to ignore. The ad then goes on to highlight how one simple ‘Like’ can boost the self-esteem of someone who has posted a selfie on social media.
• Falooda: This ad film showcases a young man laughing at a forwarded joke received on his handset. A voice over then urges the young man to forward the joke and lift up the spirits of his friend who is being made to dance to the tunes of his bosses’ whims and fancies.
• Snowball: This TVC talks about the respite that a gossip-filled call or funny SMS could deliver to someone who is stuck in a mundane job, which would be similar to a frosty snowball on a furiously hot summer day.
“India’s young, informed, vocal and aspirational population are the very face of the changing consumer landscape and Tata Docomo’s latest ad was formulated keeping their psyche in mind. India ranks ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to their Gen Y’s addiction to technology and smart devices. The current generation of millennials are opting for self-definition and personal communication via various social media platforms. Our TVCs are all about reaching out to this consumer-base through humorous ad films, while encouraging them to adopt Tata Docomo’s personalised data and voice plans that promise enhanced customer experience,” said Gurinder Singh Sandhu, Head - Marketing, Tata Docomo.
Conceptualised by Contract India, the TVCs capture everyday situations to offer a witty reminder for the value-for-money data plans by Tata Docomo. The idea is to encourage customers to make the lives of people around them much happier, under the thematic campaign of ‘More Data, More Bhalai’.
Ashish Chakravarty, National Creative Director, Contract Advertising said, “The online behaviour of the youth is already quite open. So the idea of ‘Open Up’ needed a take that motivates the audience to keep doing what they are doing by reminding them how important it is to do so. Bhalai does exactly that. It changes the way you look at a simple share, like, tweet, a nonsensical Santa Banta joke or a Sanskaari meme. The campaign’s mock-altruistic tone makes people realise the almost life-saving power of jokes, memes, videos and gossip they keep sharing on the Internet.”
Millennials are bent on sharing, endorsing and seeking validation for their actions; hence they take communicating through calls, SMS and social networking sites very seriously. Also, with millennial customers’ growing adoption of mobile handsets, voice and data services are no longer a luxury but a necessity.
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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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