What makes Ash, Sania global brands
For a country riding high on the wave of new age economy, Rai and Mirza have helped redefine the way the world looks at India. As the world becomes a global village, boundaries of space and distance get dissolved. Barriers in trade, information and politics have been lowered and a new order has come into effect, as India takes the hot seat in the globalisation scenario.
Gracing the cover of Time magazine and being voted Asia's most beautiful woman is not easy. Neither is taking a leap of faith from No 326 to No 42 in world tennis rankings in a year's time and becoming the first Indian since Ramesh Krishnan to break into the top-50 in world rankings. But Aishwarya Rai and Sania Mirza have done all that (respectively) and much more.
For a country riding high on the wave of new age economy, Rai and Mirza have helped redefine the way the world looks at India. As the world becomes a global village, boundaries of space and distance get dissolved. Barriers in trade, information and politics have been lowered and a new order has come into effect, as India takes the hot seat in the globalisation scenario.
Rai and Mirza, while adding to India's brand equity, have evolved as India's new face of globalisation. Talented, gutsy and successful, armed with loads of determination, the two have been successful in generating a considerable amount of interest. The two have also had the Western media going agog with their professional exploits.
What makes Ash a brand
Aishwarya Rai's moment of reckoning came when the 'Time' magazine called her Asia's most beautiful woman. Terming her the 'Queen of Bollywood', the magazine had also named her among the top 100 most influential people in the world. For the light-eyed Mangalorean beauty, the party had just begun.
From endorsing brands like Coca-Cola, Lux, Longines, DeBeers to being a member on the jury of Cannes, Rai presented an image of Brand India. Young, beautiful and confident with an air of poise and grace, Rai managed to set hearts aflutter, locally and internationally. With beauty in her kitty and a career in filmdom that was slowly looking up, having overcome the early duds, Rai was on a high.
And it was this taste of international success that made Rai broaden her horizons. Not content with being just restricted to Bollywood, she decided to venture out to Hollywood. Although her first foray in the West with Gurinder Chadha's “Bride and Prejudice”, inspired heavily by Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' failed to set the cash registers tinkling, India got its first crossover actor and a global brand ambassador.
After that there was no stopping Rai, as she signed on international projects, sharing space with Meryl Streep in “Chaos”, John Berges' “Mistress of Spices” and Jagmohan Mundhra's “Provoked”. Smart, articulate and intelligent along with her ethereal beauty-- Rai became the darling of the Western media as she made appearances on Oprah Winfrey and David Letterman shows, dispelling the notion that India was a land of elephants and snake-charmers.
Brand Sania:
While Rai was setting her sights on conquering the Western front with her charm and histrionics, a young teenager form Hyderabad was trying to perfect her backhand and serve. For Sania Mirza, it was in preparation for the struggle that she would eventually have to face in the form of Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, formidable names on the tennis circuit.
Young, talented and blessed with oodles of energy that saw her become the first Indian woman to reach the third round of a Grand Slam at the Australian Open in January 2005, Mirza made sure that she was not a flash in the pan. Having become the first Indian woman to win a WTA title, Mirza embodies the American ethos of tremendous fighting spirit and not cracking up under pressure.
Having made headlines for her game and her power drive, Mirza also epitomizes an ordinary girl's quest for success. Having jumped from No 326 to No 42 in world tennis rankings in a year's time, Mirza's aggressive streak saw her putting up a spirited fight against tennis champ Serena Williams at the Australian Open.
While the western media toasted to the success of a simple middle-class Muslim girl fighting her way up and making a success of it, Mirza herself knows that the fight has just begun and knows that she has long way to go.
What makes them work?
Rai's beauty, charm and sex appeal, along with her histrionic skills makes her a complete package. A former Miss World, Rai has managed to win over critics with her riveting performances in “Chokher Bali” and “Devdas”. Single, ambitious and an achiever - Rai exemplifies a perfect blend of Western and Indian values and has no qualms admitting that she likes living with her parents. She also debunks the myth that Indian women do not necessarily have to get married once they hit 25, upping her brand appeal.
Mirza, has generated a lot of interest on and off-court during her international exposure. At a time when most of her contemporaries are getting ready for college, Mirza, all of 18, who started playing tennis at the tender age of six, has been giving sleepless nights to her competitors, courtesy her sheer fighting spirit and display of skill at the right opportunity.
Rai and Mirza are bound by the common thread that although every venture need not reap success, their efforts are recognized. And more importantly, they DO get talked about. Despite Rai's international debut (Bride and Prejudice) managing a lukewarm response, she has been talked about a lot. And while Mirza, hardly has any major titles to her credit barring the WTA championship, her presence in any tournament creates a buzz.
Grit, determination and perseverance --that is what keeps these two going and makes them India's new face of globalization.
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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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