UrbanClap, Jabong & TataCLiQ take a different communication tonality

While Urban Clap champions the cause of ‘same sex relationship’, Jabong takes a bold stand by breaking usual fashion clichés & TataCLiQ gets an unlikely protagonist in the form of a camel in their maiden ad

e4m by Sarmistha Neogy
Published: Jul 9, 2016 8:15 AM  | 4 min read
UrbanClap, Jabong & TataCLiQ take a different communication tonality

In the last few weeks, we have seen brands across categories like UrbanClap, Jabong and TataCLiQ take a different communication tonality to talk to their consumers. While Urban Clap is seen championing for the cause of ‘same sex relationship’ through their LGBT campaign, Jabong on the other hand takes a bold stand by breaking the stereotypes of fashion. The ad breaks the clichés in the apparel category, by showing the unconventional like girls sporting green lipsticks, boys wearing nose jewelleries and high heels with cargo pants. Tata has launched their quirky and humorous campaign featuring a camel in their maiden ad for the brand’s newly launched e-commerce platform TataCLiQ.com.

Creative execution:

Brands championing social causes have become a trend lately. Last year, Anouk the brand from the house of Myntra created a film which spoke about lesbianism. The film not only went viral, but a brand like Anouk which people didn’t hear much before came into the limelight. On the same lines, UrbanClap has recently launched their short film titled ‘Show your Love with Pride’ which portrays a father’s struggle to accept his daughter’s relationship with another woman.

Urban Clap:

Jabong’s latest campaign conceptualised by Bates CHI & Partners is a contemporary take on the brand’s positioning of ‘Be You’. Showing men wearing bridal nose rings with heels, girls sporting green lipsticks with turbans, the brand attempts to break the clichés of fashion by being edgy and bold. As compared to the brand’s previous communication when it was handled by BangInTheMiddle, it was playful and youthful in nature.

Jabong:

Previous ad:

At a time, when players in the e-commerce space are talking about discounts, timely delivery, easy returns, by roping in big celebrities, TataCLiQ as their maiden ad takes a different stand, by getting an unlikely protagonist in the form of a camel. CAMEL here stands for Certified Authentic Merchandise Everybody Loves and the witty commercial done by Cartwheel Creative tries to break the clutter in this category, where there is fierce competition.

TataCLiQ:

Experts give their take on the ad films:

Commenting on TataCLiQ’s maiden ad, Suresh Eriyat, Founder and Creative Director of Eeksaurus said, “The execution of the Tata Cliq ad is interesting; getting a camel into the scene will make viewers take notice. However, I feel the idea is extremely contrived and the depth of the film is quite shallow. Connect with the brand is missing and this as their launch communication seriously falls flat.”

Echoing similar views, Parthsarthi Iyer, Creative and Business Head, Katalyst Creates cited, “The visual impact for the TataCLiQ ad is great, but no one will remember the brand. The creative doesn’t appeal to everyone and is actually too intelligent to be understood at one go. The creative is different, but I doubt if it will work for the brand.”

Eriyat feels “The Urban Clap film is quite stretched. If the initiative was conceived for a purely social cause, then it would have made sense. But the way, Urban Clap figures in the film is a distant one”. Agreeing to his view, Subhadeep Dawn, Creative Supervisor, DDB Mudra commented, “Everything looks stretched, right from story-telling to acting, it has been badly executed. The film looks as if it is only about a same-sex relationship and the brand connect is entirely missing.”

Giving his views on the Jabong ad, Subhadeep Dawn highlighted, “The brand has made a different attempt and it is not like the typical ad which we for any online fashion brand. I like the execution and believe that people living in the metros will be able to relate to it. The brand has attempted to give a very upmarket, funky and a cool look which is not a bad idea.” However, Eriyat added, “Jabong is a youthful brand and I feel the new ad is an example of pushed execution. It is quite radical and somehow, it doesn’t make sense to me.”

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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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