The History Channel to have interesting programming line-up to maintain repositioning success
The History Channel is gearing up to maintain the pace of growth that it has seen over the past one year. The channel repositioned itself in May 2006 whereby it announced a new strategic direction in India and activated a well-defined shift into the entertainment genre.

After tasting the success of its repositioning, The History Channel is now gearing up to maintain the pace of growth that it has seen over the past one year. The channel repositioned itself in May 2006 whereby it announced a new strategic direction in India and activated a well-defined shift into the entertainment genre.
The channel is riding high on its repositioning success. According to TAM (TG: CS Males 25+ AB; market: five metros), the channel shares having increased by a whopping 150 per cent from May 2006 to March 2007. The monthly time spent on the channel has increased by 168 per cent and the absolute channel reach has also gone up from 16.3 million in May 2006 to 22.5 million in March 2007 (Source: TAM; TG: CS4+; market: all-India, all day shares).
Two of the channel’s properties, ‘Dogfights’ and ‘Shootout’, have managed to create top-of-the-mind recall with audiences across the country in the last quarter. Said Rajesh Sheshadri, Vice President-Marketing, The History Channel India, “In our minds, The History Channel always had a lot of potential. Our mantra has always been to make history exciting and entertaining. We are delighted with our viewers’ response and it only strengthens our belief that a country with such strong roots in history will continue to appreciate and indulge in the genre.”
According to him, the challenge ahead is “to keep the same pace of growth without loosing the perception that we have created”.
Going forward, The History Channel will continue to ride high on the popularity of ‘Double F’ and ‘Jumbo Movies’, which have done very well, as also focus on creating compelling content for its viewers.
At present, the channel is betting big on a new series called ‘History Rocks’ which is slated to be launched by the end of May. Joy Bhattacharjya, Senior Vice President-Programming, The History Channel, said, “The History Channel is poised for a strong season ahead with the premiere of our entertaining new series ‘History Rocks’, which is a foot-tapping account of rock legends and brings together special concerts, documentaries, videos and interviews from performers and bands.”
‘History Rocks’ will be cross-promoted on Channel [V]. The channel will be looking at reaching out to music lovers through different music stores and will connect with them through music-based websites too. Besides, the channel is also going to organise rock concert in pubs of Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.
Among the other programming line-up include new the long-running series, ‘Reilly: Ace of Spies’ starring Sam Neil; ‘Jewel In the Crown’; ‘Yes Minister’; as well as entertaining movies like ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’; ‘Story of David’ starring Timothy Bottoms and Jane Seymour; and ‘Age of Treason’ with Art Malik, among others. Besides, the new adventurous series ‘Lost Evidence’ that recounts moments of key battles in the European and Pacific theatres through the use of recently unearthed reconnaissance photos taken during the actual battle, along with new episodes of ‘Dogfights’ and ‘Modern Marvels’ are some of the other interesting programmes that viewers can watch out for during the next three months.
As far as the India-centric programming is concerned, the channel has recently started a series ‘Mera India’. Going forward, the channel would focus on having programmes that are larger than life and according to Sheshadri, “that fit into the DNA of the channel”. For the record, the show ‘Bollywood Bosses’ was another success factor the channel.
Over the past one year, the channel has got around 100 advertisers on board. Sheshadri said, “Through the content, if I am able to get the right audiences, then getting advertisers is just a matter of time.”
Elaborating more on the channel’s success, Sheshadri said, “Our integrated on-air, online and on-ground initiatives have been instrumental in the channel’s success and have helped us make our viewers experience history like never before. We have constantly strived to provide our audiences with entertaining viewing options and advertisers with innovative platforms to fully and effectively engage their customers. This is reflected in the incredible channel shares and validates the support shown by our advertising partners.”
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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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