VLCC to fuel vanity in men with new grooming range
The fairer sex might have to make way for the handsome man. Health, fitness and beauty brand VLCC has unveiled the VLCC Fuel for Men, grooming range for men. With an eye on the Rs 7.5 billion male personal care market in India, VLCC seeks to capture the essence of being a man in today’s world with a range comprising a face wash, after shave balm, shaving gel, hair cleanser and hair styling gel.

The fairer sex might have to make way for the handsome man. Health, fitness and beauty brand VLCC has unveiled the VLCC Fuel for Men, grooming range for men. With an eye on the Rs 7.5 billion male personal care market in India, VLCC seeks to capture the essence of being a man in today’s world with a range comprising a face wash, after shave balm, shaving gel, hair cleanser and hair styling gel.
Launched by cricketing icon, Kapil Dev, the range is priced between Rs 75 and Rs 145. The range in the popular premium pricing segment will be available at the 100 VLCC centres (in 46 cities) as well as 20,000 outlets across the country, inclusive of 20 C&F agents and 200 distributors. VLCC Fuel for Men is intended for the man who is confident of his identity but enjoys pampering himself and is committed to looking smart and dynamic.
Vandana Luthra, Chairperson, VLCC, pointed out that the company had been growing in triple digits by over 125 per cent last year. “The company already retails more than 100 products, but the advertising strategy is to focus on a few flagship products, including Shake-Up (VLCC Personal Care’s anti-cellulite oil and gel endorsed by Malaika Arora Khan). And VLCC Fuel for Men will be one of the flagship products,” she added.
Incidentally, the company spends Rs 70-90 million per annum on advertising and M&C Saatchi is the agency handling the account.
Sandeep Ahuja, CEO, VLCC Personal Care, said, “The men’s grooming products market in India, growing at nearly 200 per cent, and the hair segment itself is an Rs 2 billion market. Overall, the market size of the men’s personal care segment is about Rs 7.5 billion (STAT-USA). VLCC is providing men with an exotic herbal alternative that helps them look good; feel great while pampering their sense of masculinity.”
Ahuja added that their in-house research showed that the percentage of males visiting their VLCC centres had been gradually increasing with 25-40 per cent males today as compared to less than half five years ago.
“Our research also pointed out that men spent 20 per cent of their time on personal grooming as compared to 18 per cent for women. Due to this paradigm shift in metrosexual grooming, we recently underwent a change in image. Instead of using grey and pink colours for our logo, we used unisex colours such as blue,” he added.
Ahuja further said that the trend was also visible in Tier II and III centres in the country such as Bhatinda, Aurangabad, Panipat, Ambala, Nagpur and Lucknow, among others.
Besides relying on Luthra’s product development skills, VLCC has also obtained feedback from men who visit VLCC centres across India. “Being natural, these products are not harmful even with frequent use. They also deliver more robust and long-lasting results rather than just an immediate result that dissipates over time. Every product has a carefully selected herb that acts as a natural catalyst to make the product more efficacious,” added Luthra.
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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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