We will come up with a strong process for digital advertising: Rohit Gupta, Chairman, ASCI

Gupta, the newly elected Chairman of ASCI, speaks to exchange4media about how the self-regulatory body will continue to reinvent itself and further build consumer awareness

e4m by Misbaah Mansuri
Published: Sep 20, 2019 8:25 AM  | 3 min read
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At the board meeting, following the 33rd Annual General Meeting of The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) held on September 19, Rohit Gupta, President, Sony Pictures Networks, was unanimously elected the Chairman of the Board of Governors of ASCI.  Gupta has spent over 30 years in holding key leadership positions across consumer, media and entertainment industries. He succeeds D Shivakumar, Group Executive President, Corporate Strategy, Aditya Birla Group.

exchange4media spoke to the newly elected Chairman on how he plans to chart a new course for the self-regulatory body, the government’s intervention in regulating advertising and more.

Edited excerpts below:

What are your immediate objectives for ASCI for the next one year? How do you plan to chart a new course for the body? 

Firstly, in the last few years, we have worked really hard on consumer awareness. It grew more than 30 per cent with over 6,000 complaints. We want to build on that. We believe that the more aware the consumer is, the more ASCI can do around it. Secondly, with digital advertising growing at the fast pace that it is, we need to come up with a strong process for digital too which we will be looking at. Lastly, post the recent Consumer Protection Act that puts the onus on celebrities, we will work with all stakeholders, to set guidelines on it and to further build consciousness and awareness around it as celebrities need to be accountable and responsible with regards to their endorsement choices.

 We’ve seen that misleading, false ads have risen over the years. Some of the categories that stand-out are medicine and education. What can you do at ASCI to specifically reduce the number of complaints that come out of these consumer-centric sectors?

One is to make sure that, brands know their responsibility. Second is to work with key stakeholders to see if we can bring misleading ads down.

What can you do fast-track the resolution of complaints?

I believe that we ensure that such ads are rigidly taken off, as fast as possible. People are responding to ASCI and you definitely see them pulling out ads. 

What is your opinion on the government’s intervention when it comes to the regulation of advertising? Can ASCI work in tandem with a government body?

Absolutely. The fact that consumer awareness has grown to 30 per cent means a lot. With the interaction that has happened, the government is extremely happy. We ensure that we work closely with them. They have left it to self-regulation. And we will continue to work in tandem with government bodies.

What about brands that have not conformed to ASCI's codes and continue to be a part of the defaulter’s list. How can the body ensure it bridges the gap with such companies that are refusing to acknowledge the sanctity of a body like ASCI?

I believe that most brands today totally adhere to ASCI’s rules and regulations. ASCI being a body of industry, people take it extremely seriously. 

With the Delhi District Court ruling that all advertisers to come under ASCI purview, how do you see things shaping up?

It is a testimony to the fact that with processes like CCE that fast-track things, judges sitting on it within the framework of law, ASCI’s processes are very strong. That will only continue to grow more. We are also aware that we need to continue reinventing ourselves and will continue to do so.  We received 6,000 complaints which to us is a good sign. A higher number of complaints is a good thing because more people are aware. When we look at these statistics, it reinforces our faith that the consumer awareness program has done well for itself. 

 

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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'

e4m by e4m Staff
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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Published: Aug 25, 2023 4:39 PM  | 1 min read

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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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