Wah Taj! Bhaskar Group’s interactive solutions enterprise helps create the magic

Even as India is celebrating the inclusion of the Taj Mahal among the new Seven Wonders of the World, it’s time to take a look at the voting process that made it possible. IMCL, the integrated interactive solutions enterprise of Bhaskar Group, had represented N7W as the sole official voting facilitator in India.

e4m by Rishi Vora
Published: Jul 11, 2007 9:04 AM  | 3 min read
Wah Taj! Bhaskar Group’s interactive solutions enterprise helps create the magic

The Taj Mahal was voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in Lisbon in the largest ever-online global poll from among 21 shortlisted monuments. Interestingly, for its national lovers, it topped the list with the highest number of votes through Internet, SMS and phone. The poll was conducted by the New 7 Wonders (N7W) foundation, a Swiss non-profit group.

Dainik Bhaskar spearheaded the project through I Media Corporation Ltd (IMCL), the integrated interactive solutions enterprise of Bhaskar Group, which represented N7W as the sole official voting facilitator in India.

Sanjeev Kotnala, Associate VP, Bhaskar Group, said, “It was natural for Dainik Bhaskar to take on this national pride initiative that connects every Indian in a very emotive platform.” Kotnala further said that the objective for such a cause was clearly action lead and every communication vehicle was to be used for a short duration high impact drive.

Kotnala said that the cause for the Taj wasn’t a new one. “It had been running since the past six to eight months, and since no other company was interested in taking up the cause, we saw an opportunity, and we are glad that today we have been able to deliver our best,” he said.

The Bhaskar Group had received the official confimation on the campaign in the second week of April, with hardly left 100 days for the Group to get its acts together and work on a campaign to drive the emotions of Indians in India and abroad.

In its plan to start the campaign in a big way, the group had spoken to two agencies -- Euro RSCG, which is currently the home agency for the group, and Grey Worldwide. “Grey Worldwide had an advantage here, since it were those days when it had done well at the Abby Awards and it had good experience in attitudinal expression,” explained Kotnala.

Bhaskar Group and IMCL together started below-the-line strategies to increase awareness among Indians to vote for the Taj. A lot of PR activities were done, as also a viral campaign, and chose Aaj Tak as their TV partner. For radio coverage, the Group decided to partner itself with Radio Mirchi.

With these awareness-generating activities, Kotnala said that all media started talking about it, which ultimately helped in the increased awareness of the need to vote for the Taj. “ Surprisingly, huge number of SMS votes came in through the non-metro areas that also helped the cause,” he added. Sharing his views on Taj’s success, he said, “It is a victory of the united India.”

According to RD Bhatnagar, VP IMC, “IMCL had a 360-approach to this promotion with on-ground and national events, with the support of radio, print, television, Internet and mobile.” IMCL had also roped in AR Rahman to compose an anthem, which he also co-wrote and sang.

Bharat Kapadia, Chairman of India Unites for the Taj, said that a magnanimous support in terms of Indians’ votes was required in order to get a place in the top seven. Giving his views on the campaign, he said, “There was a lack of awareness among Indians. Our job was to create awareness and create that strong feeling of urgency; a feeling that ‘you could be the cause if Taj did not make it to the list’.”

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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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