What's in a name?: A lot, says Birla Aerocon's hilarious ad
The campaign leveraging desi cultural nuances just right has left almost everyone in splits

Who would have thought that a simple and oft repeated line: 'Naam badal dunga' by Indians will be used in an ad to keep the nation in splits. It's exactly what Birla Aerocon, the green building solution brand from the house of HIL Ltd., did with the recently released campaign 'Naam Birla Dekhke Lena'. The campaign leveraging desi cultural nuances just right has left Indians very amused. We chatted with the team who conceptualised the campaign to understand more about it and asked experts what really makes it standout.
The making
Conceptualised by Ogilvy, the TVC is a quirky take on the problems caused by leaking pipes. The TVC starts with a plumber who to the annoyance of others in his family, is having to change his name almost daily, resulting in messy situations. It is later revealed that the false promises made by the plumber– ‘kuch hua na, toh naam badal denge’ was the reason behind a new name every day as his promises were never fulfilled due to the sub-standard pipes installed at customers' home. The commercial ends with a voiceover – ‘Pipe ho lena to naam Birla dekhke lena’, which beautifully highlights the quality, durability, and reliability of Birla Aerocon pipes.
Nilay Moonje, Group Creative Director, Ogilvy Bangalore, shared that the pipes have been around for quite some time but they were not advertised. “So our task really was making people sit up and notice the brand.” Moonje shared that the trigger points for the communication were around the product strengths. “The pipes are durable, so communicating the product assurance and durability was important. And the insight tapped on was that you tend to rely on the word of the plumber when they are at work in your home,” he added. He said that the script was fitting in just right and the idea itself cracked up the team. “Once we were at it, it was about how do we stop laughing?”
Everyone is amused
Deep Mehta, Co-Founder, Digichefs, remarks that the ad has the potential to be talked about at dinner - which he feels is mission accomplished for any brand. “In a very cheeky manner, the message is conveyed - a clear win for the brand. Bringing in (expected) slices of life from a plumber's daily routine, the ad definitely gets one curious as to what's happening with every scene progressing towards the final scene. The very common lingo "Aap tension mat lo, koi problem nahi hogi, hui toh mera naam badal lunga" is put forward to exhibit the benefits of using the Birla pipes in a conveniently fun way, without seeming overboard with forceful brand integration," he said.
Ad film-maker Amit Shah lauds the use of the right insight coupled with bang-on execution. "You just can't stop laughing. The ad stems from picking up the right insight to executing it beautifully. This is one of the best humourous ads I've seen in a whille."
Deepak Singh, Chief Creative Officer, YAAP, likes how the film has been executed. "It has got quite a few funny nuances and the characters chosen add value to the feel of the film. The music is also quirky and suits the film. The product connect has also been tackled well. The only thing I feel where the film could have been better is with respect to the idea. I feel it lacks freshness, as these kind of plots have been experimented with by many brands," he said.
CREDITS:
Client: HIL
Client Marketing Head: Neha Gupta De
Creative Agency: Ogilvy Bangalore
Creatives: Azazul Haque, Mahesh Gharat, Nilay Moonje, Nimisha Kalipurayath, Sameer Gupta, S Syamkumar, Gaurav Sharma, Rahul Chelat
Account Management: Kiran Ramamurthy, Priyanka Puri, Puja Kauntia
Production House: Radhika Produces Films
Director: Suresh Triveni
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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
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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.
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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
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“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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