When the deadline is tomorrow... or is it yesterday!

Unrealistic deadlines and crazy working hours are intrinsic parts of the advertising industry. ‘It is wanted yesterday’, is an often heard term. But are the deadlines as monstrous as we get to hear or is there more to it than what meet our eyes and reaches our ears? exchange4media finds out.

e4m by Tuhina Anand
Published: Feb 27, 2009 7:02 AM  | 4 min read
When the deadline is tomorrow... or is it yesterday!

Unrealistic deadlines and crazy working hours are things that an advertising professional learns to live with, these being intrinsic parts of the advertising industry. We have often heard the agencies complain about the clients dictating unrealistic timelines leading to agencies working at unearthly hours to be able to meet the deadlines. Are the deadlines as monstrous as we get to hear or is there more to it than what meet our eyes and reaches our ears?

It is wanted yesterday

“I think that the oft-heard timeline is yesterday and not tomorrow,” said Ravi Deshpande, Chairman and Chief Creative officer of Contract Advertising. “Mostly, people are in a hurry to get things done and want the delivery faster. This is the nature of our industry. In our case, we try to gauge the situation and if we feel the timeline is negotiable, we try to do that. There are times when it is imperative to come out with communication quickly, which then can’t be avoided,” he explained.

The demand for faster delivery probably also comes from the knowledge that one is technologically empowered to do things in less time as compared to the cumbersome procedure earlier. As pointed by Pushpinder Singh, Founder, Saints & Warriors, who is of the opinion that technology makes it possible to accomplish things faster, which is probably a reason for clients expecting things to happen faster, He, however, rues the fact that many agencies were still living in the past and hence, not competent to meet the demands of the client.

He added, “Perhaps the demand for overnight deliveries is more in some sectors like retail, which are driven by ever changing market demands. If there is a client who shares a long-term relation, he does not necessarily ask for such unrealistic demands.”

This sentiment is also shared by Rohit Ohri, Senior VP, JWT, who said that as their clients included several MNCs who chalked out their plans 6-8 months in advance, this minimised the need for such deadlines. He added, “We have a large pool of resources, so if such a demand arises, we can pull it off easily.”

Adrenalin rush for agencies

Priti Nair of BBH has managed to deliver an entire campaign in three days straight, including the filming of the TVC, executing print innovations and outdoors. She actually enjoyed the energy flow because of the time shortage and the adrenaline rush to deliver ‘now’. She did add, “I think clients have become far more reasonable now and understand that a good creative needs time for ideation and execution. Hence, less and less partners now come up with unrealistic deadlines. Having said that, I think it is true for our country to have shorter deadlines and also limited resources. Probably because of these limitations, we as Indians are able to be far more efficient, which the world is also recognising now.”

Creative agencies are not factories

We have heard the agencies, but what is the take of a client of these short deadlines? Lloyd Mathias, CMO, Tata Teleservices, said, “I think that creatives are justified in complaining about clients coming up with unrealistic deadlines. But it is also a fact that many times, because of market needs, one has to deliver at a faster pace. If there is an understanding between the client and the agency and such demands are stray incidents and not a norm, then I think the relationship allows for accommodation.”

He further said, “Clients have to respect the creative process and understand that quality suffers if one wants quick communication solutions. At Tata Teleservices, we plan our communications on a quarterly basis. Thematic and long term communication thus is planned ahead. Tactical communication may happen at short deadlines, but one needs to understand that creative agencies are not factories which can deliver without any thought process. This short term approach should not be the foundation of agency-client relationship.”

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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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Published: Aug 25, 2023 4:39 PM  | 1 min read

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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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