Yehi hai right choice for babies, says Nestle

Nestle India's integrated campaign to promote breast feeding and address the issue of malnutrition among newborns has created a buzz in social circles

e4m by Twishy
Published: Aug 8, 2013 8:41 AM  | 4 min read
Yehi hai right choice for babies, says Nestle

An 11-month old baby dies of malnutrition in Maharashtra… Thirty infants died in Attapadi in the last five months due to malnutrition… 1.5 million children under five years of age die of malnutrition every year! It’s a dying shame for this ‘Incredible’ India that boasts of being the super power very soon. When David Cameron can host a world hunger summit in London along with the 2012 Olympics, why can’t we pledge to support breastfeeding and give the babies the best start?

Breastfeeding protects against infections and ensures optimum growth and brain development. To create awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and address the issue of malnutrition among newborns, Nestle India has launched an integrated campaign to promote breastfeeding. Nestlé Start Healthy Stay Healthy, in partnership with doctors, is educating mothers on the importance of the first 1,000 days from pregnancy to toddlerhood, nurturing a happier and healthier generation. On the digital medium, the campaign is promoted across Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The brand has also run a print and radio campaign for this initiative. As part of an outdoor activation, people were asked to visit some select malls in Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai to become part of this movement.

To promote the Super Baby campaign, users had to access the Super Pledge page in a special microsite, wherein they can make their contributions and with every pledge, a transparent image of a mother feeding her baby gets coloured. Users can also SMS ‘Super Pledge’ or give a missed call to 08527-666-666. The microsite already has over 536,789 pledges to promote breastfeeding. It is a responsive website design built using the latest technologies. The idea of colouring the transparent image of a mother feeding her baby through each pledge is innovative and has attracted audiences. The microsite is not cluttered and is easy to navigate. The information is not bombarded to a user, which works in favour of this cause.

The campaign has received 78,962 likes on Facebook, with 54,499 people talking about this. People have posted pictures of their babies and they are promoting the benefits of breastfeeding for an infant. They are also sharing experiences and giving suggestions to help improve a child’s health. It is widely believed that the success of a campaign is not just measured by the likes on Facebook, but through engaging people in a conversation through the brand, and Nestle has done it very well on this platform. However, some followers have also asked for a justification of this breastfeeding awareness programme when Nestle’s products are used as an alternative to it. But overall, the campaign has garnered maximum eyeballs on Facebook.

The brand has also created a short video titled ‘Superbaby’ that shows babies trying to stand up raising their hands. The babies are shown with animated wings to create a superhero image. The video has been shot well with a soft jingle in the background that adds to the calmness. The ad ends with the message that when a baby is breast fed, it shows, which clearly explains the intent behind the film.

Watch the ad here…

Meanwhile, to address the various concerns on breastfeeding, the brand did a live Google Hangout with actor-director-choreographer Farah Khan. She addressed the concerns of a working mom to breastfeed exclusively. Farah Khan and Ronit Roy shared their own experiences and discussed about raising kids. The brand aggressively promoted the Hangout on Facebook and Twitter with regular updates. The idea of a Hangout was good, but who would like to take Farah’s advice on breastfeeding, except for a dancing tip on an item-number. They could have chosen a pediatrician, but at the end of the day, everything that is Bollywood sells and so was the Hangout.

Though the brand has done some really good work on Facebook and the microsite, it could have been more aggressive in supporting the cause on Twitter. The initial days saw good response from people pledging for this cause, but that slowed down later. It picked up momentum when Farah Khan was about to address on Google Hangout, with the star expressing joy through her tweets in contributing to building a healthier, happier India. However, the response on Twitter could have been better with more followers and engaging conversations.

Is it a politically correct apology or a genuine concern shown by Nestle? – this is an intriguing question posed by some, but this initiative by Nestle of creating an integrated communication to eradicate malnutrition by spreading awareness about breastfeeding truly gets a thumbs up from the community.

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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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