We owe it to the industry to participate in GoaFest: Colvyn Harris
The economic slowdown has had an impact on the GoaFest 2009 as well. With Ogilvy’s decision to not participate in the awards, and the likes of McCann Erickson being undecided, the first challenge is to get the industry to participate. Festival Chairman Colvyn Harris is prepared to take on the challenge, and in an exclusive chat with exchange4media, stated that this was more of an “industry” duty, than an agency one.

This is not just another year for the GoaFest. In the fourth year of this Indian advertising festival, the economic slowdown has already created its share of challenges. The GoaFest committee, however, is undeterred so far and is confident of pulling off an affair that is bigger and better than the previous years. This year, the Festival is likely to take place by April 2009; the official dates would be announced next week along with all the other details around awards, speakers, theme, jury and so on. This year, the Festival is likely to take place by April 2009; the official dates would be announced next week along with all the other details around awards, speakers, theme, jury and so on. The committee is discussing between first week of April and mid-April to host the festival.
With Ogilvy’s decision not to take part in the awards, and the likes of McCann Erickson being undecided yet, the first challenge for the committee is to ensure industry wide participation. To be able to lock in the sponsors, and hence, the money for executing the festival, is the second challenge. And convincing agencies to send delegates in large numbers is another important ‘to do’ on the list. Colvyn Harris, Festival Chairman this year, is prepared to take on all the challenges, and in an exclusive conversation with exchange4media, stated that this was an “industry” duty, than just an agency one.
He said, “The easiest thing right now is to not do a GoaFest at all, but should we do that to the awards that is fostering young talent in India and is probably the country’s only chance to have an advertising festival of its own. All of us wear two hats – agency hat and industry hat – and as a member of this industry, we should participate in these awards.” Harris informed that even as Ogilvy was not participating in the awards, it would be “participating in the Festival”. He also stated, “I am hoping Ogilvy would reconsider their decision.”
One reason that agency heads cited for reconsidering their decisions to participate in awards was the cash crunch situation and the need to be selective on where the entries were sent. Harris informed that GoaFest was not in the process of announcing any rebates this year. He said, “It is already very cheap – one Cannes Lions or D&AD entry is may be 15 or 20 times one GoaFest entry. The agencies can be more prudent on the number of works they are entering, and should probably send lesser works, but the ones that are likely to win.”
Colvyn Harris is clear that GoaFest 2009 would not compromise on any of the components of the Festival. This year, the Abby Awards would constitute not only Creative Abby but also a Media Abby, the latter is headed by Lodestar Universal’s Shashi Sinha.
The Industry Conclave, the theme for which would be decided in a week’s time, is headed by BCCL’s Bhaskar Das, who is also the Bombay Ad Club President. The knowledge sessions on the two GoaFest days is being organised by Euro RSCG’s Suman Srivastava. The speakers at the event would be of the stature that was seen last year, if not bigger, according to Harris. There is no cut down on the subsidies provided to enable a large under-30 delegation. Harris said, “This is a Festival for the younger professionals. They all do not have the opportunity to be at a Cannes or Clios. This is the only advertising Festival that they can really attend.”
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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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