The Duo behind Ogilvy's Cannes Gold

The biggest vindication for Kainaz Karmakar and Harshad Rajadhyaksha, ECDs at Ogilvy and the duo behind the campaign is that, the campaign has helped gather funds to start a rehab centre (even though they never asked for funds) and the enforcement of the ban has already been ordered in UP

e4m by Priyanka Mehra
Published: Jun 30, 2016 8:12 AM  | 4 min read
The Duo behind Ogilvy's Cannes Gold

90% of acid attack victims are women. In India, almost 1000 cases of acid attacks are reported every year. Even though the Supreme Court of India has banned over-the-counter sale of acid since 2013, acid is easily available - anyone can go and purchase toilet cleaning acids without any questions asked.

Ogilvy Mumbai, along with Make Love Not Scars, launched a campaign called Beauty Tips with Reshma an acid attack survivor in August last year. 

The question was how to effectively spread an awareness for cause, and at the same time not show Reshma in poor light.

The answer was not an obvious depiction of an acid attack   instead it was ‘Do it yourself Beauty Videos’. Beauty Videos and Acid Attack, a perfect contradiction.

What unfolded was a campaign which comprised of a series of three videos where Reshma shares beauty tips, with a plea at the end to crowd source signatures on a petition addressed to the Prime Minister for enforcing the ban on open sale of acid.





Reshma’s plea instantly triggered a global conversation. The campaign received acknowledgement and appreciation from the likes of BBC, Discovery, Reuters, The New York Times, Time, The Wall Street Journal, Daily Mail, Mashable, The Independent, Huffington Post, Public Radio International and many more. Celebrities like Ashton Kutcher, Amy Poehler, Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar; influencers like Jacqueline Novogratz and many more spoke for the cause on social media. Indian superstar Shahrukh Khan's NGO Meer Foundation funded the outdoor campaign. PR worth USD 17 million was generated at zero cost. The NGO was encouraged to turn the campaign into a fundraiser.

The powerful campaign has won recognition in India and globally including the coveted Glass Lion and a Gold Lion at Cannes 2016, which concluded last week.

The biggest vindication for Kainaz Karmakar and Harshad Rajadhyaksha, ECDs at Ogilvy and the duo behind the campaign is that, the campaign has helped gather funds to start a rehab centre (even though they never asked for funds) and the enforcement of the ban has already been ordered in UP. Rest of India will follow soon hopes the duo.

In a brief chat Karmarkar and Rajadhyaksha talk about the starting point of the campaign, challenges given the sensitivity of the subject and more …………

What was the starting point of this film - can you take us through this journey?

Harshad: The starting point of the journey would have to be the team's passion for the cause. Harshik and Geetanjali were keen to explore this and Kainaz and I thought it is a cause that needs talking about.

After that was the process of going through idea after idea. We didn't want to settle for anything that wouldn't make a real impact. Once we had the idea, we got together likeminded people and set off on the course.

What were the main challenges given the sensitivity of the subject?

Kainaz - The biggest challenge was making sure that the idea will be executed in a way that will lead to a real change. We had no money. But on the other hand, we had a brilliant and brave client and we had Reshma, the face of grace and courage.

Though it wasn't easy, we knew that if we pulled this off we would have a made a difference to the lives and safety of so many people. That kept us going and never let us slow down.

How many awards has the film garnered?

Harshad: Tough to give you an exact number but here is what we remember - 1 Cannes Glass Lion and 1 Cannes Gold, 1 One Show Gold, 2 D&AD pencils, 9 AMES, 10 Kyoorious and 4 Effies and it's not over yet.

What has been the impact of the film in terms of usage of acid?

Kainaz - We started off to gather 25000 signatures and we have over 300000 signatures. The campaign has helped gather funds to start a rehab centre (even though we never asked for funds) and the enforcement of the ban has already been ordered in UP. Rest of India will follow soon.

When you started out did you expect it to take on this scale and impact?

Harshad - We knew the cause and the idea were special but the way it has fired up, was beyond anything we imagined and we are so thankful for it.

What has been the biggest victory so far?

Kainaz - The beginning of the enforcement of the ban has started. Nothing else could be a bigger reward. 

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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
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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