Why so serious? Cadbury 5 Star offers the perfect cure in latest ad
The new rib-tickling ad by Cadbury 5 Star, sans the famous duo of Ramesh & Suresh, urges people to get rid of seriousness from their lives with a dose of chocolate treatment

Cadbury India steps out of the familiar zone of the Ramesh-Suresh duo in the latest campaign for its 5 Star brand and takes seriousness head-on. The ad depicts seriousness as a ‘social disease’ that needs to be treated and pitches 5 Star as the revolutionary new treatment for seriousness.
The ad traces the genesis of seriousness and how it assumed endemic proportions, before revealing 5 Star as a solution in the typical style of a pharmaceutical advert, with a doctor demonstrating how the chocolate brand works on the body and brain to cure seriousness.
The ad opens with a voice-over saying that centuries ago children were born happy. It shows newly-born children laughing out loud. But one fine day, a dangerous disease changed everything and children were born ‘serious’. The ad shows several children behaving seriously, like grown-ups. A doctor then introduces the cure to this problem – a bar of 5 Star. The chocolate bar cures a grumpy boss and the ad ends with the line, ‘Cadbury 5 Star andar, seriousness bahar’.
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According to Abhijit Avasthi, National Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather, the brand has always entertained people with a sense of levity and lightness. However, this time the brand has a launched a new campaign to cure seriousness. “People in India have become too serious and they take every situation seriously. 5 Star wants people to get rid of this self-imposed seriousness and, therefore, we have launched this anti-seriousness campaign,” he said. He also added that Ramesh and Suresh are still very much associated with the brand.
The brand will shortly roll out other elements of the campaign spawning across multiple media, which will help consumers experience the new brand advancement across all relevant touch points.
Is the anti-seriousness stand intriguing?
Expert take
Raghu Bhat, Founder Director, Scarecrow Communications remarked, “I was intrigued by the baseline – ‘Seriousness Bahar’ and found it interesting. The anti-serious brand platform is loaded with possibilities and can be a polarising, disruptive point of view, which can find many takers. However, I wasn’t able to completely understand how Cadbury 5 Star can get rid of seriousness. Also, the film is packed with so much that it takes more than a couple of viewings to get the message. The visual device of using grown up faces on baby bodies is something that people might find hard to comprehend. On the flip side, the product section is absolutely smashing. I particularly loved the device of a hand holding the 5 Star like an injection. Compared to Ramesh-Suresh, this campaign requires a bit of figuring out as the storyline is more complex.”
Our take
Ramesh and Suresh, the two very popular and hilarious faces of the brand, have reinvented 5 Star and ads featuring the two iconic figures have always been endearing. But the brand has widened its canvas and has decided to cure seriousness through the new ad.
The campaign is based on a powerful insight that people have become too serious in life. They should rather be free of pressure and shrug off the seriousness that follows them everywhere. The campaign uses humour and comic relief to cure this disease that is plaguing everyone.
The ad uses characters that are noticeable and will attract the consumer’s attention. The ad ends very well when the doctor shoves a bar of 5-Star like an injection down the grumpy boss’ throat to cure his seriousness. It is a well-executed ad that will garner eyeballs.
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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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