What worked for T-Series World Cup anthem Dil Se Khelo?

Mind Frame India’s creative director Shahnawaz Ali talks about the jingle, the hook step, and how the campaign was shot and conceptualised to capture the World Cup craze 

e4m by Noel Dsouza
Published: Jun 12, 2019 8:45 AM  | 3 min read
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This ICC World Cup season many brands are leveraging on catchy anthems to amp up the Men in Blue’s performance. 
Working on this insight, ad agency Mind Frame India, which provides advertising and digital marketing solutions to brands, has created a catchy anthem for the campaign ‘Dil Se Khelo’. 

Mind Frame India has also conceptualised the song. The agency has also recorded for brands like Aditya Birla and others. The song has been written, composed and sung by Shahnawaz Ali the agency’s creative director. He has also been signed by T-Series for this peppy jingle. 

The ad film has been shot in various parts of Mumbai and features people representing the aesthetics. 
The song has received tremendous response online. Shahnawaz Ali spoke to exchange4media about the conceptualising and producing of the campaign ‘Dil Se Khelo’.

Excerpts: 

How does this ad film stand out from other World Cup campaigns?
This is the only anthem which wishes Team India and asks the Men In Blue to get the World Cup home, playing the game with passion. It also depicts the culture of our country where cricket binds everyone together. It shows different sects of people playing cricket with the same enthusiasm and zeal. Dil Se Khelo has a peppy and easy-to-hum tune. It also has a signature hook step step.
 
Insight and brief of the campaign
The brief given for the campaign was it to be a wishful song for people from all walks of life, wishing the Indian team to play ‘Dil Se’.

Creative Vision
The aim was to show the cultural and regional mix spiced up with entertaining cricket shots going well with the lyrics, showcased by maverick cricket fans.

Does the ad film’s song Dil Se Khelo instil brand recall for T-Series?
T-Series is a well-established brand and Dil Se Khelo instils a recall for the peppy number viz-a-viz cricket along with the hook step for Dil Se Khelo. Since the song is available only on T-Series, it keeps bringing back the listener to the music label.
 
How does this ad campaign increase the brand value for T-Series?
T-Series has chosen Dil Se Khelo as the only song to cheer Team India. The song has been featured on Pop Chartbusters, a first for this World Cup. As entertainment and cricket go hand in hand, ardent fans of T-Series and global music listeners shall always remember the music label for this particular initiative for the World Cup.
 
Challenges while producing the campaign
This song was shot all across Mumbai when the temperatures were soaring at 40 degrees C. The crew size was humongous along with the dancers. The cast had to travel to multiple locations for the song to be shot aesthetically, covering various locations, cricket grounds, lanes and by-lanes to make it more Indianized. The song was shot for more than 3 days as it had various cricketing shots and had to be timed to perfection. The biggest challenge faced while directing was the timing of the shot with the music. Also, umpteen rehearsals were done to get the hook step right by the dancers and the other casts since there were different steps for the dancers and the casts.
 
The message you wanted the consumers to take away...
The message is very obvious that the song is by Indians and meant to inspire Indians to live in peace and harmony, considering cricket as a religion binds them all together.

 

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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

e4m by e4m Staff
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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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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