You need to become one with digital: Prasoon Joshi
Prasoon Joshi, CEO and CCO McCann Worldgroup India and Chairman McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific, on winning Effie Agency of the Year award, the Paytm campaign and responding to change
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After having a winning streak in 2017, McCann Worldgroup India kicked off 2018 by being adjudged the Effie India Agency of the Year award on the evening of January 5. When the night came to a close, McCann had won 5 gold, 16 silver, and 12 bronze metals and the jubilant team waving the agency flag took to the stage with its guiding star - Prasoon Joshi.
Joshi, CEO and CCO McCann Worldgroup India and Chairman McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific, who is now also the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification spoke to exchange4media on the sidelines of the award show. At a time when super-specialisation is very much the model, Joshi said that while McCann understands the changing ecosystem, it does not believe in compartmentalisation. He also spoke about the award-winning Paytm campaign and key trends in the advertising world. Edited excerpts:
What aspect of the Paytm campaign made it an effective clutter-breaking idea in a market where mobile wallets are aplenty?
Paytm came across as a brand that understands the change and we were their partners who responded to that change very fast. Understanding that communication needs to be genuine and in sync with what the change is going to mean to people is also crucial. Rather than going gaga with the euphoria around technology the campaign straight away went to people’s lives and explained to them what digitisation would mean to them and how it would impact their lives.
In 2017, McCann Worldgroup won several awards including top honours from Cannes, D&AD, Clios, and Spikes Asia and now you are kicking off 2018 with the effectiveness trophy. What’s the winning strategy at work here?
2017 was a fabulous year for us -- we won every possible creative award. After that this effectiveness awards is like ‘Sone pe suhaga’, and I am very happy that our work has made a difference to the businesses of our clients. All the work that you have seen coming from us has made a huge impact on our clients’ business. And that is what you want to be: a true partner. I think McCann has come out as a true partner to our clients.
What are the overarching trends that you notice in advertising for 2018?
Going forward, it is important to understand that there will be two kinds of brands: brands that will feel completely awestruck and unsettled with change and brands that will see the change and get into a rhythm with the changes and become a change agent. Brands that understand the change and align with the change and make a change are the brands that will do well. Some brands will find it very difficult in these changing times because if you are very slow to move, you will not be able to respond to the change.
I am not saying changing in a lofty sense, the common man’s life in our country is changing. Digitisation is not a small thing, but it is very small; how do you understand that? Do you see it from a vantage point that is larger than life or do you go into the lives of people and say ‘What does digitisation mean when you wish to give a shagun to your nephew and see how people are impacted’. We have been able to reflect that in our campaign.
The agency model is also going through a flux, what kind of agencies will survive in this ecosystem?
Yes, the agency ecosystem is going through a change. If you define an agency very rigidly I think you will find yourself at the receiving end. But at McCann we do not define ourselves very rigidly. For example: everyone says we have a digital agency or a digital part but right at the beginning we at McCann felt ‘Why should digital be a separate room? It is part of us.’
You need to become one with digital. We at McCann believe that we constantly evolve with an amoeba like structure. I can tell you proudly today that we do not need a specialist digital guy to tell us what a digital campaign should be or what we should do with social media. We all think of that as a given; it is part of us. We do not have specialists, our people are in sync with the change. Change should not become a specialist’s division. McCann understands that the ecosystem is changing, that a lot of new skills are required today, and so we are open to people coming from various new fields to advertising.
As a creative person I have experimented with various things in life, I do understand the meaning that they all assimilate and are part of the same thing. You can call yourself a poet, a storyteller; you develop a skill set for each of these but they are part of the same ecosystem called Ideas. That is where McCann gets its edge. We do not compartmentalise the agency so rigidly that we find it difficult to respond to this change in the ecosystem.
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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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