Western Railways calls OOH players for 7-year contract; minimum bid amount over Rs 280 cr
The Western Railways in Mumbai has once again called OOH advertising players to bid for the 7-year sole/bulk advertising rights for the entire suburban section of Mumbai Division from Churchgate to Dahanu. The minimum bid price/ license fees for the tender has been fixed at Rs 40.5 crore per year, bringing the total amount to Rs 283.5 crore.

The Western Railways in Mumbai has once again called OOH advertising players to bid for the 7-year sole/bulk advertising rights for the entire suburban section of Mumbai Division from Churchgate to Dahanu. The minimum bid price/ license fees for the tender has been fixed at Rs 40.5 crore per year, bringing the total amount to Rs 283.5 crore. The suburban section of Mumbai division has 36 stations, including two terminal stations of Mumbai Central and Bandra terminus handling about 32.53 lakh passengers daily.
The winner of the bid will have to up the license fee from the second year onwards by 10 per cent, 15 per cent, and 20 per cent, respectively, on an annual basis from the previous year’s license fees.
The tender consists of a two-packet system, wherein Packet A contains the technical bid, while Packet B contains a financial bid. The technical bid will be opened on December 12, 2008, at 3 pm. The date of opening of the financial bid will be intimated to the eligible bidders later. The licensee will be allowed to pay the license fee on a quarterly basis.
According to a Railways official, who did not want to be name, “The tender provides for an unlimited scope to the licensee to develop many advertisement sites for various media at various locations of the station with prior approvals. No additional charges shall be levied on the advertiser for new sites during the currency of the contract as the entire suburban section of Mumbai division will be covered under the contract.”
“The existing commercial publicity contracts (except for the media of trains and other exempted sites/media) shall be handed over to the licensee after their contractual period. All new sites displayed and existing sites taken over during the contract period would be co-terminated with the original expiry date, and I feel that it is a golden opportunity for the OOH players,” the official added.
Though Railways officials feel that the tender would provide the licensee with a golden opportunity as he/she would be able to lure the advertisers to reach consumers everyday by offering unlimited scope of advertisement opportunities, industry experts seem to have a mixed point of view.
Ajaz Memon, Director, Network Media Solutions, said, “In the time of economic slowdown, when everyone is trying to cut down on expenses, the Railways officials have once again come up with a tender, which was earlier forfeited by the entire industry. And this time, too, I feel that despite them increasing the tender period from five to seven years, the tender will be a failure as it involves the interests of many existing players who already have the rights for some stations, and also because the minimum bid price of Rs 40.5 crore is on the higher side.”
On the other hand, Sriram Iyer, CEO, Street Culture, felt that this tender was a huge opportunity. He said, “In the long run, this tender will be a great opportunity for anyone who wins. The tender would give rights to 36 stations, which is a great property for channels, media and financial clients who would be looking out for mass coverage. Moreover, the economic slowdown shall not last for long.”
Kalpesh Vora, Director, Creation Publicity Pvt Ltd, noted, “This tender would have been great had all the stations been given to the winning bidder at the same time. But there are many small pocket stations where already a couple of media owners have the sole property rights, which would extend to 2010. As a result, only a few players will bid for the advertising rights.”
Yogesh Lakhani, Director, Bright Outdoor Advertising, was upbeat about the tender. He said, “It is a very good opportunity for the OOH players to bid for this long term tender despite some shortcomings.”
Mangesh Borse, Director, Symbiosis Advertising, had a suggestion for the Mumbai Western Railway officials. He said, “It is high time that the Railways officials hire an OOH consultant as they have time and again failed to tender this particular stretch. And this time, too, they will meet with the same fate as this particular stretch from Churchgate to Dahanu Road has not been priced competitively. Hence, very few players will think of participating in the bid. Secondly, despite the Railways officials increasing the tender period from five to seven years, the deal still is not economically viable.”
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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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