“Vodafone’s new ads deliver message crisply”

The ads have the potential to become bigger than ‘Har ek friend’ series from Airtel, say creative honchos

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Published: Dec 28, 2012 8:18 PM  | 4 min read
“Vodafone’s new ads deliver message crisply”

Giving customers a customised usage plan rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Vodafone has unveiled a set of three commercials extending the 121 ‘Made for You’ campaign, highlighting multiple product offerings such as full talk time, STD and data.

This comes after the launch of a series of three television commercials depicting the different needs and expectations of the consumers through an easy to relate concept. The first phase of the campaign (tailor, barber and gym commercials) emphasised on how one can get customised offers of their choice, by dialing 121 from their mobiles and the second phase of the campaign (full talk time, STD and data) showcases the unique usage of certain types of people (heavy talk-time, internet or STD users) to communicate various offers.

The TVC is conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather (Mumbai) and the insight is to convey the message that Vodafone understands the unique needs of the consumers and hence offers plans that are tailor-made according to their needs.

The full talk time idea was developed keeping in mind a popular guy in college with a need to talk for longer durations. The other two commercials on STD and data offers also take a similar approach, reflecting a slice from our day to day life. The STD pack ad shows a man who is a social animal and has contacts with people in almost every part of the country. However, the data offers ad shows a young bubbly college girl who is always online and keeps talking about it at various locations.

Rajiv Rao, National Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather, India said, “It is a part of the same campaign. The brief was to talk about the offers such as full talk-time, STD and data in an engaging manner. We have tried to show the need for the product or service by using characters that can be the best examples in a very interesting way.”

The challenge posed to the agency was that it needed to ensure that some commonality of execution needed to be carried forward from the first set of 121 films.

Anuradha Aggarwal, Senior Vice President, Brand Communications and Insights, Vodafone India said, “Vodafone’s recent campaign to highlight 121 ‘Made for you’ offers has appealed to viewers and audiences have caught on to the premise behind the campaign. The three commercials have struck the right chord with the consumers. It was a natural progression to extend the 121 ‘Made for you’ offers campaign to communicate specific product offerings under the 121 umbrella. The extended campaign also depicts relatable situations from our daily lives.”

The 121 campaign extension will be a six-week long campaign. It will be supported with a high decibel 360-degree media plan using TV, radio, print, outdoor, on-ground, and a digital and online plan.

Industry experts
Some experts believe that the ads have created lesser ripples this time but others feel that they are great creative work.

Deepti Sakhuja, Vice President, Everest Brand Solution said, “It’s now stretching the imagination a bit too far. The insights are good but somehow the commercials are not looking real. The initial series sounded more authentic.”

Naresh Gupta, Managing Partner, Bang in the Middle said, “These are really nice commercials. For me, the talk time commercial is the real winner among the full talk-time and the STD ads. For a youngster, the phone is his lifeline. His/her life revolves around what they do on phone. The guy’s take on what happens when he calls is hilarious, and so is the final question about the charger. The brand has very cleverly avoided mentioning talk time and has delivered the message crisply.”

“The STD commercial is hilarious in its casting. It seems to catch the new-age movie wave where they have gone small townish deliberately. I think the audience will lap it up. This has the potential to become bigger than ‘Har ek friend’ series from Airtel,” he added.

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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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