This election, Kerala OOH sector to see 25-30% growth compared to 2014 polls: Experts
OOH players hoping for a boom between March and May to recover from losses suffered due to last year’s floods

The battleground is set for the 2019 general elections and along with the political fraternity the players in the media industry, especially OOH, are looking to see how this season pans out for them.
The Kerala OOH industry is still recovering from last year’s floods and are pinning their hopes on the election advertising.
“The OOH industry in the state hasn’t completely recovered from the 2018 floods. But the election season is providing hopes to the overall industry,” said Chithra Prakash, Chitra Painters, an OOH player from Kerala.
According to industry experts, the OOH sector suffered a loss of Rs 60 crore in during the floods. Overall, the industry is estimated to have incurred a loss of Rs 200 crore. The Kerala OOH industry otherwise has a turnover of nearly Rs 350 crore per year.
“During the 2016 Kerala legislative assembly polls, there was heavy duty spending in OOH advertisement by most political parties, most of it coming from the BJP, Congress and CPI. Each party had spent between Rs 3 to 3.5 crore during the legislative polls with the total spends being estimated at Rs 10 crore. The 2019 Lok Sabha polls should also witness the same trend, and there will be a growth of 20 to 30 per cent during the period starting from the second week of March to the first week of May,” Prakash said.
Hariprasad Menon, Managing Partner, Hillari OOH Media hopes the same. “The elections will provide a fresh start to the OOH industry. During the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Congress party would have hired around 400 hoardings, BJP 200, and CPI 150. This time around, in my opinion, Congress will be investing in 400 to 500 hoardings with BJP looking at around 200 to 250. Each of the major parties will be investing around Rs 3-4 crore in the Kerala OOH industry this time.”
According to Biju Babu, a veteran in the OOH industry, the Kerala OOH industry will witness a growth between 20-25% during election period.
“Political parties will be spending crores for election campaigns across all medias. This time, BJP is likely to spend more in the state of Kerala. The OOH industry will witness a growth between 20-25%, with each political party investing around Rs 3-4 crore in the OOH sector,” said Babu.
According to experts, BJP is pinning their hopes to open more accounts in the state of Kerala, hence they will be heavily investing across all the medias.
“The OOH industry will witness a growth of around 25% compared to the last general elections. Apart from major political parties like the BJP, Congress, and CPI, regional parties like BDJS, IUML, JD(S) will also be major spenders during this election period,” said Krishna Kumar, Media Consultant at Kerala Vision Channel Broadcasting.
According to Haresh Nayak, Regional Director, Posterscope APAC & Managing Director, Posterscope Group, the TRAI regulations will also provide an edge to the OOH industry during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
“As per the new TRAI regulation, the consumers have options to choose the channels of their choice and this will affect the reach of TV. Hence, the OOH spending will be doubled,” said Nayak.
According to another industry veteran, the TRAI regulations has made TV viewing expensive.
“Since consumers have an option to choose channels the reach of major channels among the audience has come down. The TV space is turning to be expensive and to a certain extent ads are being channelised to OOH. A similar pattern will be visible during the election period as bill boards and hoardings are one of the easiest ways to connect with the common public. The industry will definitely see a growth of 25 to 30 per cent during this election compared to the 2014 polls,” an industry source told exchange4media.
The 2019 polls are crucial for both UPA and NDA and states like Tamil Nadu hold importance on account of the BJP-AIADMK alliance.
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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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