TV Promos: Every second counts…

It’s like stating the obvious, but it does make sense to emphasise it. TV promos have to face the brunt of an empowered and brutal viewer, who will switch from a channel if it is not engaging enough - for even a brief moment. With cross-channel promotions on the rise, leveraging networks is also emerging as a trend. Matching the audience profile with the optimum format is another thing programmers were urged to keep in mind.

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Published: Mar 25, 2006 1:44 PM  | 3 min read
TV Promos: Every second counts…

At FICCI Frames 2006, ‘TV Promos: The Next Wave’ turned out to be a session that had a few cues for those developing television promotions. While Pradeep Hejmadi, Vice-President, and Vivek Srivastava, Senior Brand Manager, S-Group, of TAM Media Research, were present to provide the research perspective. Jon Griffin, Director, Brandspeed, and Andy Bryant, Director, Creative, Red Bee Media, threw light on the essence of being creative while working on promotions. Sunil Lulla, CEO, Time Global Broadcasting Company, moderated the session.

Bryant’s rich collection of captivating ‘promotion clips’ reaffirmed that every second counted, and that good stuff won’t go unnoticed. The Creative Director of Red Bee Media also stressed on the importance of leveraging the synergies between the designers and creative people. Instead of having different departments that worked in isolation, it made more sense to involve designers in initial stages of promotions development, he said. Brandspeed's Griffin endorsed Bryant’s view, and also spoke about emerging trends, like promotions developed for particular devices like the mobile sets.

Delving deeper into the nuances of the ‘Screen Real Estate’, Griffin signalled that we would witness more and more interactive messages in promotions in the days to come. His caution note read: ‘Don’t launch content before it is platform-optimised’.

Srivastava and Hejmadi put the facts in place, and substantiated with ample stats, certain interesting viewing habits. For example, research showed that StarOne has positioned itself closer to the high-affluent, young audience, while STAR Plus has pitched itself in the low-affluent, older audience, though both are Hindi general entertainment channels. Thus, both will have different dynamics.

Srivastava maintained the view that certain platforms show more audience receptiveness. For example, shows like ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ showed higher rates of conversion when compared to shows like ‘India calling’, or other fiction formats, he said. The TAM duo also spoke about specific content channels (like sports channels) and the implications for them with respect to promotions. Hejmadi opined that this space was fairly evolved, with the development of innovative elements like the Britannia 50-50 (third umpire). Another question that the research experts left the audience with, was: ‘Are promotions turning into a blind spot?’ An average promotion plan had a reach of 65 per cent and a conversion rate of 11 per cent, they explained.

Towards the end of the session, Bryant stuck to the cliché, stating that engaging content would lead the way. Hejmadi pointed out the differences between television and mobile. While the former was a ‘push to many’ medium, the latter was a ‘pull by some’ medium. This would certainly translate into important implications for promotions, he said. Indications of a growing shift in the promotions space was pointed out - as against programmes being used to drive products, he noted that we were witnessing the usage of products to promote programmes.

Technology is changing the universe of media consumption and content creation. While the challenges are known, the answers are not as clear. Bryant was willing to bet his money on awesome, compelling content, while Hejmadi insisted that research must be done, and an optimum mix of platform-audience needed to be used.

Undoubtedly, all of that is critical, and networks need to be leveraged, too. Let’s put it this way: it’s a product of teamwork between research, good content, and effectively leveraging networks. After all, every second counts.

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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

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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

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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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