Volkswagen Tiguan's digital campaign is a journey to #ChaseTheSun

The 10-minute branded content film is the result of a collaboration of team VW Tiguan, 22feet Tribal Worldwide, PHD India and PowerDrift

e4m by exchange4media Staff
Published: Aug 17, 2019 8:38 AM  | 4 min read
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Ever wondered where do the rays of sun hit the Indian continent first? Not many know the answer.

As a next leg to the #ForTheJourneysWithin campaign for VW Tiguan, the brand and its agency partner 22feet Tribal Worldwide wanted to build awareness and aid discovery across digital touchpoints for the VW Tiguan while staying true to the product proposition. This intent led the team to join roads with the brand’s media agency partner PHD India and automotive content brand PowerDrift, to embark on this journey of catching the first sunrise of India at the lesser-known Dong Valley.

Captured in a visually-satiating, long format film called ‘Chase the Sun’, this journey to Dong Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, undertook by Rohan Albal (Co-founder, PowerDrift) and ace travel photographer Arjun Menon in the Volkswagen Tiguan is a tale from the un-discovered.

The journey saw the duo travel with a crew of around 40 people, comprising of a team of local experts, cinematographers, drone and time-lapse specialists. This crew set off from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, through the verdant tea estates of Assam, over India’s longest bridge into Arunachal Pradesh and on towards Walong, the gateway to Dong Valley.

It wasn’t an easy journey. Beginning with an earthquake and ending with a cyclone, the challenges ranged from broken roads, deteriorating weather conditions, and an 8-km-long trek in the dark to reach the vantage point. They even witnessed a full-scale forest fire, something that makes an appearance in the final film. But, nothing could break the VW Tiguan and the zeal of the team as their gamble paid off, finally witnessing the first rays of the sun in the country.

Speaking about #ChaseTheSun, Bishwajeet Samal, Head of Marketing - Volkswagen India said, "Digital is a key part of Volkswagen’s communications strategy in India. The medium allows us the freedom and opportunity to tell the story we want to and emotionalise the brand. We firmly believe in the power of good content. With this film (long format content) we embark on a 10 minute, visually immersive journey of two individuals chasing the first sunrise that India sees. And in the process, we are bringing our product proposition alive in this work of pure passion. This film has also made Volkswagen the very first automotive brand to go to Dong Valley; that makes this journey even more special."

With this digital-first approach to brand story-telling, the film hit a record two million views within a week of its release on the YouTube Channel of PowerDrift. The VW Tiguan was searched 3X times more than its key competitors, further proving the effectiveness of the digital first approach.

Gaurav Magotra, Business Head - West, 22feet Tribal Worldwide, said: “In a day and age where short(er) videos are almost a norm, we hedged our bets on the basics, the power of storytelling. Bringing alive the product proposition, this film has managed to deliver on all counts-delighting viewers and delivering on the brand agenda- reinforcing our beliefs.”

Commenting on the journey, Rohan Albal from PowerDrift said: “This was indeed more like a journey within for through this journey there has been a startling revelation. That something as dismissive as a sunrise can be a surreal experience. The constant lingering rain cut right to the bone and there were challenges in what we set out to do or achieve but it felt that the Tiguan was the right companion and in the end, it was truly worth it.”

Jyoti Bansal, CEO, PHD India said: “Taking the creative and brand positioning to a new level, #ChaseTheSun is such an apt rendition of #ForTheJourneysWithin. A great example of PHD’s challenger mindset at work of looking at media amplification from a completely different lens.”

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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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