Will Phone Phone Pe Kotak repeat the success of ‘Kona Kona Kotak’?

The campaign conceptualised by Cartwheel is pegged on 3 unique features of the bank’s mobile experience: Instant Money Transfer, Tweet to Buy a Book & Flight Booking

e4m by Sarmistha Neogy
Published: Dec 10, 2015 9:00 AM  | 4 min read
Will Phone Phone Pe Kotak repeat the success of ‘Kona Kona Kotak’?

After the success of the ‘Kona Kona Kotak’ campaign which Kotak Mahindra launched in April this year, post its merger with ING Vyasa, it is back this time with their latest mobile banking campaign titled ‘Phone Phone Pe Kotak’.

The campaign conceptualised by Cartwheel is pegged on three unique features of the bank’s experience of mobile: Instant Money Transfer, Tweet to Buy a Book and Flight Booking. The tone taken in the films are simple and easy to understand. These films try to communicate the message that as time changes, the means of banking evolve, but the emotions are just the same.

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Message Money: 

Tweet to order: 

Flight booking: 

Expert view:

Giving his views on the new campaign, Sanjay Mehta, Joint CEO, Mirum India said, “The commercials have a humane side and that is the reason one can easily identify with the situations shown in the films. The tonality is friendly and not flippant, so it does its job well. For a person who is familiar with the mobile banking system, he will be able to identity with all the three ads, but for the one who is not very intuitive about the system, may wonder what is happening in the ‘Tweet to order’ or the ‘flight booking’ ads. However, overall the campaigns are good and I have liked it.”

Chaaya Baradhwaaj, Founder, MD, BC Web Wise elaborated, “The campaign itself is a smart follow-up to Kona Kona Kotak . From pre-paid mobile recharge, to home-made food, people are gradually adopting purchase through mobile. The series reflects this phenomenon, keeping Indian relationship based insights at its core. The Flight Booking one especially succeeds in showcasing this insight by featuring a successful daughter and self-dependent parents. The commercial for Message Money manages to simplify mobile money transfers, weaving in the ritual of giving ‘Shagun’ in a beautiful way. Overall, the campaign does manage to send the message across, keeping core Indian relationships at heart.”

Creative strategy:

The multi-media campaign built around the slogan ‘Phone Phone Mein Kotak’ is running across TV, outdoor and digital. It throws lights on how Kotak’s mobile banking which comprises of app and hashtag features has transformed the way people lead their lives in large urban cities or in smaller towns.

Commenting on the new campaign, D Ramakrishna, agency head, Cartwheel, said, “Phone Phone Mein Kotak is the second sequel to the highly recalled and successful ‘Kona Kona Kotak campaign’. This campaign highlights the far reaching impact that mobile banking has had on the day to day lives of Indians, be it in Chennai or Chittorgarh.”

The company’s previous brand campaign ‘Kona Kona Kotak’ was to welcome the ING customers to the Kotak family and inform them about the merger. Interim signage were created on all the ING Banks, with the message ‘ING Vyasa is now Kotak Mahindra’ to tell people that this is a different kind of Kotak on transition period. The intension was to give customers a smooth ride and not to give the ING customers a rude shock.

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Brand strategy:

Talking about the brand insight, Karthi Marshan, Sr. EVP & Head – Group Marketing, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “Banking has truly evolved from traditional branch visits to anytime, anywhere banking on several screens, mobile being the most popular and widely accessed. The adoption rate of our mobile banking app is among the highest in the country. As pioneers in digital banking, we offer as many as 77 myriad services through our banking app that includes mobile and DTH recharge, ecommerce transactions, etc.”

 “Phone Phone Mein Kotak campaign highlights some of our key mobile features such as flight booking, money transfer and tweet to order a book. We have seen a significant surge in in-app shopping and payments, and this momentum is likely to continue. Further, with ‘Tweet to Order’ we have integrated conventional banking and social media creating a revolutionary concept called Social Commerce,” he cited.

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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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