Zee Bangla achieves a high in 2006, establishes second lead in the Bangla market
The year 2006 has been a good one for Zee Bangla. The channel has seen concentration in both marketing and content, which have added more channel share to Zee Bangla and seen the channel move to a steady No. 2 player in the Bangla market.

The Bangla satellite space has seen an interesting story unfold in the year 2006. While leader in the space, ETV Bangla, has maintained a high position in the market in the year, Zee Bangla, too, has done quite well for itself. The beginning of the year saw Zee Bangla fighting at the No. 3 slot with a 10 per cent share, where No. 2 – Aakaash Bangla – had almost 35-40 per cent share of the market. However, with the year about to end, Zee Bangla has been able to establish itself in the No. 2 position.
Whether it was the idea to take tried and tested properties of Zee TV like the ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ series or quick changes on the channel in terms of replacing non-delivering content with new content coupled with marketing push, the approach that the channel has taken is showing in the numbers.
TAM Media Research shows that for the C&S 4+ in the all Bangla market for Zee Bangla, April 2006 started with 117 GRPs, which touched an all time high of 325 GRPs in week 49. The last eight weeks have seen the channel steadily grow in terms of ratings, moving from a 6 plus to a 10 plus channel share. ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ has worked its magic for Zee Bangla as well. The show opened at a 9 TVR and delivered a reach of 17.3 per cent.
Speaking on the channel’s performance, Zee Bangla’s Nitin Vaidya said, “The strategy that we adopted in the last six months has now started paying off. We concentrated on two elements – building the reach for Zee Bangla, earlier the market was skewed towards ETV Bangla and the Hindi belt, and we worked a lot on our content and marketing.”
Vaidya further said that under the guidance of Zee Bangla’s Business Head, Rajib Chatterjee, the channel removed non-delivering shows, and May 2006 onwards saw some performing content on the channel. In this regard, Chatterjee mentioned ‘Shona Bouthan’, which launched in May 2006 and took the slot from a 0.3 rating to a 3 plus rating. “This gave the opportunity to sample the channel better as new eyeballs came on the channel and we launched a programme in the prime time called ‘Khela’ in July. The marketing for these were done across mediums – Zee Network, radio, and outdoor – and we saw better numbers. Then we launched ‘Raatbhar Drishti’ in September, followed by ‘Chora Bali’ in November.”
Chatterjee maintained that these shows played their role in bringing numbers to Zee Bangla and then the channel launched ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ on December 4, 2006. He said, “‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ delivered a reach of 17 per cent, which is unheard of in the Bengal market by any channel whatsoever. It is very clear that these numbers have come from competition.”
Vaidya said, “We launched the show in the tough 10.30 pm time band and it paid off.” Another show that worked for the channel is ‘Mira Kkel’ and the channel is already geared for two more launches in the coming months – ‘Aerao Shatru’, which is slated for a January 15, 2007 release, and ‘Cacher Manush’.
Chatterjee drew attention to some of the efforts that worked for the channel – one of the recent ones being Bengali big screen director Anjan Choudhary directing ‘Aerao Shatru’ for the channel. Directors like Ravi Ojha worked in ‘Khela’, which was the turning point for the channel.
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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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