Will Tiger Shroff's Pepsi commercial hit his brand credibility as fitness icon?
While some industry experts say Pepsi’s latest ad campaign #harghoonthmeinswag will affect Shroff's other endorsements, others opine that just a brand sign-up won't take away his fitness tag
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Actor Tiger Shroff proclaimed his love for brand Pepsi in his latest ad campaign #harghoonthmeinswag that was released on Valentine’s Day. In an Instagram post, he wrote: “In a committed relationship with #Pepsi #harghoonthmeinswag @pepsiindia”.
However, Shroff’s fans who have idolised him for his commitment to fitness don’t seem to have taken this well. While some said endorsing a brand as an actor would not affect Shroff’s credibility as a fitness icon, others said promoting an unhealthy lifestyle through the commercial would affect his brand credibility as a fitness icon.
Shroff has also been associated since 2018 with activewear brand PROWL, which targets consumers aged between 18 and 25. He also represents the gym CultFit. Hence, endorsing a brand that does not resonate with fitness can hamper his brand credibility.
Other celebrities known for their fitness like skipper Virat Kohli and Indian badminton coach Pullela Gopichand have declined to endorse aerated beverages as it promotes an unhealthy lifestyle.
We at exchange4media posed the question: Who is at loss? Tiger Shroff or Pepsi’s brand value?
Mithun Mukherjee, Associate Creative Director, Grapes Digital
“Brands often pick celebrities on the basis of the appeal they have among the masses. Tiger Shroff has a gym named after him and he is the brand ambassador of CultFit. He has pretty much arrived on the fitness scene. Now with the big signup by Pepsi he will grace not only the television sets but virtually hundreds of ATL (Above The Line) brand presence across the country. This will hardly impact his ‘fit’ image. Riding on star power and his own physicality, a simple brand sign-up is not going to take away his fitness tag. Audiences can continue to expect him to pull off incredible stunts, be it in his movies or brand endorsements. Not to mention, the rub off on his brand tie-ups might only go for the better, especially after such a big one.”
N Chandramouli, CEO, TRA Research
“The endorser should be good for the brand and the brand should be good for the endorser. There have been cases where endorsers stepped out of their persona for a brand. Sometimes brands have dropped endorsers because they are not the perfect brand representative. When Tiger Shroff goes on to say that I have a growing relationship with Pepsi, the brand has definitely gained but the actors has definitely lost his brand credibility. Brand CureFit used to have Hrithik Roshan as its endorser and now has Tiger Shroff. He has indeed lost a lot of brand trust with this campaign. There will also be issues with other brands he is working with which promote fitness. The character of the person should relate to the brand and vice-versa. Today, health and obesity is a major issue. It has become second nature to kids now to have these aerated drinks with food. The issue arises when these kids see a celebrity like Tiger Shroff promoting Pepsi.”
Kiran Khalap, Brand Consultant, Co-Founder of Chlorophyll Brand Consultancy
“In 2003, US Surgeon General Richard Carmona said: ‘Obesity is the fastest-growing cause of illness and death in the United States’. Since obesity is linked with carbonated drinks, Pepsi’s stocks fell the next day. I don’t see Tiger Shroff getting affected in the short run, but in the long run he might get called out for lack of authenticity. Carbonated drinks do not equal fitness, which is the one attribute all millennials look for in their role models. Pepsi has only gained by using Tiger Shroff for its ad campaign.”
Thus, it remains to be seen how the Pepsi commercial will pan out for Shroff in the days to come.
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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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