Veet debuts in male grooming segment with Kartik Aaryan as brand ambassador
Pankaj Duhan, Chief Marketing Officer, Reckitt Benckiser Health South Asia, talks about the growth of the men's grooming segment, the brand's marketing strategy, target audience and more

Reckitt Benckiser (RB) has now forayed into the male grooming segment with a hair removal cream for men under its popular label Veet.
The brand has roped in actor Kartik Aaryan as the brand ambassador for Veet Men and launched its new campaign #FindYourSexy.
In a chat with exchange4media, Pankaj Duhan, Chief Marketing Officer, Reckitt Benckiser Health South Asia, spoke about the growth of the men's grooming segment and shared the brand's marketing strategy and target audience.
According to the latest ASSOCHAM report, India's male grooming industry is set to grow at an annual growth rate of about 45 per cent. In this context, Duhan spoke about the two major reasons for this sector’s growth - one being the male grooming segment growing by 50 per cent every year and the other being an increase in consumer demand.
The male grooming segment is worth around Rs 5,000 crore annually and opens up a big opportunity for brands like Veet, say experts.
Talking about the consumer demand, Duhan said that in they have received in different forums either queries or requests for a hair removal product for men. From Google searches to e-commerce sites, a huge number of people have been asking about Veet’s male products. Even during press conferences, male journalists have asked Duhan personally and publicly about their launch plans for Veet for men.
Elaborating on the reasons for having Kartik Aaryan on board, Duhan said, "We wanted to look for a face who genuinely, truly believes in the proposition but also embodies the character of the brand very clearly. So the character of the band is rooted in spontaneity and it needs to be very spontaneous. Therefore, I am very pleased to say that we have got together in partnership with Kartik Aaryan as he matches the brand’s personality and will surely stand out."
"Men's grooming is no longer a taboo. The number of available products and the increasing number of men's saloon indicates that men are already spending huge on their grooming," Duhan added.
According to researches, the male grooming segment is already booming but most of the existing solutions are for hair depletion, leading to nicks, cuts and stubble present and they never talk about personal hygiene, he said. “At Veet, we make sure to avoid such risks, which remains our USP. While men are using blades and other conventional solutions, Veet ensures to give them quick, long-lasting and better results," Duhan said.
Since Veet has been associated with women from the very beginning, Duhan revealed the brand has not faced major challenges while entering the male segment.
“The major reason for a smooth entry is because we didn't borrow Veet’s femininity but we wanted to borrow on its hair removal expertise. Veet is not shifting from female to unisex, but entering the male category as the hair removal expert, which is already working in the industry for years," explained Duhan.
With Veet Men, the brand is majorly targeting millennials and the youth from 18 to 30. The product is going to be pan India but it will be more focused on the metros and Tier I cities, he added.
Duhan informed that Havas WW will continue to be the key agency partner and will retain rest of the extensive brand portfolio.
Speaking about Reckitt Benckiser's overall business growth plans, Duhan said: "In an economic condition which is slowing down overall, Veet has had a tremendous share of growth in the category. Even Reckitt Benckiser’s health segment has been growing. Despite the slowdown in the industry, we have never shied away from spending on marketing and new launches. We even have seen double-digit growth. We've had many new launches this year where we have spent significantly.”
The company has also joined hands with multiple social media influencers and actors like Neha Dhupia, Tamannaah Bhatia, Rannvijay, Shakti Mohan, Krystle D'Souza, Akanksha Redhu, Shibani Dandekar and Neeti Mohan.
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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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