We've changed the way people move around in cities. Ashwin Dias, GM, Uber India
Cab service provider Uber finally launches India brand campaign that shows daily life of its drivers and passengers

At a time when there is huge demand and intense competition in the app-based taxi service providers’ industry, Uber recently launched its first brand campaign titled ‘Move Forward’ for the Indian market after three years of its launch in the country.
Three videos have already gone live on Uber’s digital platforms. Conceptualised by BBH India, the films trace a day in the life of Uber drivers and passengers while highlighting the role that the brand plays in their day-to-day life. Using emotion as the brand tonality, the campaign is clearly made to touch the consumers’ hearts. Print and outdoor is also part of Uber’s media plan.
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Why digital platform?
Commenting on the reason behind first launching the film on the digital platform instead of television, Ashwin Dias, GM, Uber India, said, “For us, the primary target audience for this campaign are our passengers and to some extent, our drivers. We believe that in contemporary times, when the digital platform reaches out extensively and effectively to all kinds of audience, our brand campaign would meritoriously connect with our riders as well as our drivers. Both sets of audience are tech savvy and can find their way around by using smartphones. Hence, it (digital) is an ideal medium for our campaign.”
Expert comment:
According to Jagdeep Kapoor, MD, Samsika Marketing Consults, the campaign has an emotional connect and that is what makes it likeable. Secondly, it brings out the functionality in terms of what Uber is offering and the best part is that it gives a human face to the drivers. The campaign is also a big reassuring factor as it shows the experience of booking and travelling in an Uber cab safer and cosier especially at a time when a lot is being discussed about the security factor of these cab services. Thus the campaign is a combination of empathy, assurance and reliability with an emotional touch to it. Kapoor said, “While I feel their cabs reach on time and this campaign is also great, but the brand is a tad late in terms of launching its first film.”
Competitive scenario:
At a time, when competition is stiff and when other players like Ola and Meru have already launched their respective campaigns quite some time ago, is Uber really late in the race? Dias seems to have a different opinion as he said, “The first three years for Uber was all about building the brand and the business in India. It’s been a long and hard journey but today look at where we’ve come. We’ve changed the way people move around in cities.”
“So, the first three years was all about getting deep into the fabric of the city and changing mindsets of people to start trying out a new way to commute. It was also about research and expansion. Today, in three years we’re in 28 cities and growing rapidly in each of them. We have over 400,000 driver partners who have become micro entrepreneurs through our platform. We’re close to completing a million trips a day across the country. We’ve grown from a 50 member team last year, to a 500+ team today. The growth we’ve seen is phenomenal and we’re only getting started. With this, we thought it would be an opportune moment to launch our brand campaign, riding on our three-year anniversary,” he added.
In 2014, Meru Cabs launched its first nationwide thematic marketing campaign titled ‘Ab Haath Na Hilao, Bas App Dabao’ to highlight how their cab facilities can be availed via the app. The agency Enormous played on the insight that hailing a taxi by waving out one’s hand is tiresome and irritating. This year, Meru released its new commercial titled ‘True Rupees Per Km’ based on the insight that customers have limited knowledge on how their fare is calculated and sometimes end up paying a higher value than promised in the app, before they sit in the cab.
Last year, Ola Cabs launched its first nationwide campaign titled ‘Chalo Niklo’ to position Ola as the go-to transport choice for immediate and spontaneous city travel needs and also a far better and comfortable experience than traditional autos and taxis on the streets.
This year, the brand also released their new commercial for Ola Micro in an attempt to educate the audience that they offer economical AC car rides at Rs 6/km across 42 cities in India. In fact, one of their TVCs faced public flak for sexist content. After much social media outrage, Ola was forced to withdraw the commercial.
Other than the TV campaigns, both brands are also very active on digital platform.
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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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