Titan goes seductive with SKINN
The brand has launched its first TV commercial, conceptualised by JWT India, that showcases the chemistry between strangers and the idea of being seduced by a great fragrance

Titan has recently widened its footprint in the personal lifestyle segment with the launch of ‘SKINN’ range of perfumes to tap the Indian perfume market, which is currently pegged at Rs 2,000 crore. The brand has launched its first TV commercial that showcases the chemistry between strangers and the idea of being seduced by a great fragrance. Set against a backdrop that echoes the ethos of the brand, two individuals cross paths while leaving an unforgettable impression and creating a vivid memory. The lasting memory of a fragrance is brought alive through intrigue, seduction and passion.
The set of two films, each for the men’s and women’s fragrances, have been conceptualised by JWT India. The ad for women’s fragrances opens with a woman and a man exchanging a glance. She walks past while the man stops and smells the fragrance. The man’s pupil dilates, a matchstick gets ignited and he gets goose bumps. The woman is shown spraying the perfume on her neck and the film ends with a voiceover saying, ‘SKINN by Titan, fine French perfumes for her.’ The second ad is also conceptualised on similar lines.
Elaborating on the TVC, Rajeshwari Srinivasan, Business Head - SKINN, Titan Company said, “We have added a new chapter to Titan Company by telling the story of SKINN in this new TVC. The purpose of this commercial was to celebrate the spirit of SKINN which has been beautifully captured in the film.” She further said, “SKINN has officially given a boost to our presence in the personal lifestyle space and we look forward to expanding this category and its offerings in the time to come.”
Senthil Kumar, National Creative Director, JWT India shared, “The sense of smell is truly the most potent sense when it comes to attraction, even beyond sight. And this idea of ‘cause and effect’ was magnified in the execution. External physical reactions like a pupil dilating or raising goose flesh to internal chemical reactions like a faster heartbeat and neurons firing brought the idea alive. The ‘cause and effect reactions’ were given a further enhancement by juxtaposing metaphorical reactions like a bird stopping in mid-flight, the blooming of a flower and so on. The end product brings alive the effect of Titan SKINN on him and her in two stunning executions. Enjoy the Effect of Titan SKINN through these beautifully crafted films. By the way, it’s time you went and tested this on yourself eh! It works wonders.”
Created by French perfumers Nadege Le Garlantezec, Olivier Pescheux, Michel Gerard, Harry Fremont, Fabrice Pellegrin, and Alberto Morillas, SKINN was launched in September 2013. The five-week long campaign will be promoted on television and digital media.
Are you seduced by SKINN?
Expert take
Naresh Gupta, Managing Partner, Bang in the Middle, said, “There seems to be a Manmohan Desai formula to deo advertising. Manmohan Desai in 70s lived on this lost and found formula, deo as a category lives on this boy meets girl formula. Actually the similarities stop here. While MMD used his formula as a differentiator, the deo as a category uses this as a common factor.”
“The formula is at full tilt in both the commercials. There are supremely good looking and dressed-to-the-T boy and girl, they cross each other and carnal sparks fly thanks to deo. Wonderful! How many such ads have we seen? Neither the story, nor the execution is fresh. It comes as a surprise that the brand is endorsed by Titan,” he added.
Our take
The ‘smell good and score better’ mantra with a man or woman lustily hankering over the opposite sex has been the premise of every perfume or deodorant ad. There has not been any innovation in this category and the ad is no exception. It is centered on the old dynamics of the mating game.
The insight is not fresh and the execution is also average. It looks like many of those deo or perfume ads that show a man or a woman falling and swooning over each other. And hearing the signature tune of Titan in the end is surprising. However, the brand has used gorgeous foreign faces to look distinct and establish the French connection.
In 2012, Set Wet changed the mating game and rode on the colloquial yet cool tune of ‘Buri nazar waale tera muh kaala’, thereby reinventing the gender magnetism platform. It’s time brands shed the ‘overtly sexual’ tag and come up with innovative ideas to refresh this category.
Watch the two TVCs here…
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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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