Web18 appoints ANC as creative agency for in.com; mobile version likely next week

After weeks of speculation, Web18, the digital arm of Network18, opened up about the launch of its web offering in.com, touted as the next big focus area of the Network18 group after Colors. The official launch is scheduled for the first week of October. ANC has been appointed as the creative agency for in.com.

e4m by Robin Thomas
Published: Sep 19, 2008 8:51 AM  | 4 min read
Web18 appoints ANC as creative agency for in.com; mobile version likely next week

After weeks of speculation, Web18, the digital arm of Network18, opened up about the launch of its web offering in.com, touted as the next big focus area of the Network18 group after Colors. The official launch is scheduled for the first week of October. ANC (Alok Nanda & Co) has been appointed as the creative agency for in.com. The launch of in.com marks a total of 17 portals in the Web18 portfolio.

Web18 announced the beta launch of in.com on September 18 in Mumbai and claims to have had a spectacular start with a million registered users already. Web18 is also likely to roll out a mobile version of in.com in the coming week. A 360-degree campaign will soon be launched involving print, television, radio, Internet, out-of-home media, etc. for in.com.

A TVC is already on air on 15 channels, besides Network18 channels.

Rishi Khiani, COO, Web18, said, “In.com has been the result of our determined efforts to build a service that intelligently delivers the Internet to all users. We hope to further strengthen the leadership position of in.com by introducing unique features around the time of its public launch.”

Surya Mantha, CEO, Web18, said, “We are quite pleased with the strong traction that in.com has achieved amongst the netizens while it is still in the beta phase. With only approximately 40 million users and large audience segments yet to access the Net, there is a great upside waiting to be tapped. We believe that in.com will be a category growing influence in the Indian online space, supported by the higher reach of Network18 media products.”

The horizontal portal allows reading of news, blogs, feeds and information, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, email and searching for products, holidays, marriage partners, etc. The site also claims to have a content width with the online collection of licensed music in India and a repertoire of online games, besides delivering the first fully indigenously developed globally benchmarked email service. The site operates with a methodology for site selection, which indexes content and auto-associates objects based on proximity, frequency and uniqueness.

On the name in.com, Khiani said, “The theory one aspect that we looked into was that people look at ‘in to be in’, if we’ve got to have the web’s hottest content, then we should at least have a name that is ‘in’, and that is where we hit on the word. The word ‘in’ could be used for India, interactivity or even international. ‘If it’s in, we’ve got at in.com’. The prospects were limitless and it could only happen with the word ‘in’.”

“We would soon be launching about six new channels. We will also have a section where one is allowed to download the hottest section on the Internet – mobile ring tones, wallpapers, media tools, photo tools and so on. We also plan to come out with a planned section in the near future,” Khiani added.

The site has around 14,000 to 15,000 games and still growing. Hindi, Tamil and a host of regional languages are on the cards other than the English language.

Speaking on the marketing strategies, Khiani said, “We will be launching many co- branded sites. Since we virtually own in.com, therefore, any kind of brand, any kind of movie or even an event can be used and pushed at in.com, hence it automatically becomes a top level domain. A lot of search engine marketing, the social media marketing has happened in-house.”

Commenting on the growth plans, he added, “In three months, we aim to be the leading Internet player. Our growth has been nearly 100 per cent since last year as we have been fairly profitable. The infrastructure cost was quite a lot for in.com. We are also constantly looking at acquiring good solid companies and are working on few partnerships, which we can’t disclose as of now.”

He further said, “India is still at a nascent stage in the Internet spectrum. But in the next two years we will see a substantial growth in the Internet segment, we will see further growth in the Internet segment with the increase use of mobile phones. We will also see a growth in Tier 2 cities along with the availability of cheaper broadband service.”

Web18 is the Internet and mobile arm of Network18. It has a variety of leading information and transactional services based on the Internet. Other offerings include MoneyControl.com, Cricketnext.com, CommoditiesControl.com, PowerYourTrade.com, Tech2.com, Biztech2.com.IBNLive.com, Compareindia.com, Storeguru.com, Indiaearnings.com, JobStreet.com, Indiwo.com, Buzz18.com, and Josh18.com.

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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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