Zee plans to hunt for India’s next big entrepreneur with Business Baazigar

Hunts seem to be the order of the day on Indian television. And, Zee Telefilms takes it one step forward - moving from the hunt for the best cine star to the next big entrepreneur. The channel has launched a new programming initiative, ‘Business Baazigar’. Going by the concept, this hunt is sure to stand apart from all others on the television these days.

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Published: Sep 27, 2004 7:59 AM  | 3 min read
Zee plans to hunt for India’s next big entrepreneur with <i>Business Baazigar</i>

Hunts seem to be the order of the day on Indian television. And, Zee Telefilms takes it one step forward - moving from the hunt for the best cine star to the next big entrepreneur. The channel has launched a new programming initiative, ‘Business Baazigar’. Going by the concept, this hunt is sure to stand apart from all others on the television these days.

‘Business Baazigar, The Next Big Entrepreneur’ is a reality show, which invites candidates from all walks of life to compete for an eventual funding for their big business idea. This money comes in the form of venture funding and different winners gets different amounts depending on their business idea.

Sharing more on this, Ashish Kaul, VP, Corporate Brand Development, Zee Telefilms, says, “It is a first-of-its-kind hunt. ‘Business Baazigar’ searches for people with smart business ideas. And the reward comes in the form of funds required to start the proposed business. The very fact that there are more than one winner, makes the game more interesting for the audience.”

The applications for the show would be accepted from October 2004. Applicants first have to go through a screening process of questions, which tests them on their common sense and logical skills. This screening process reduces the total applications to a manageable number of a few thousands. Only those applicants who have managed to go through this screening process will be asked to submit their business ideas.

Elaborating further, Kaul says, “Business ideas sent by applicants, who are screened in after Round 1, will be evaluated on the basis of their workability, scalability and originality and 100 of these will be selected for the semi-final round.”

These 100 competitors will be further screened down to 10 finalists and the reality show will then begin with these 10 contenders. The show will go on air in January 2005. Even though the scheduling is not frozen as yet, Kaul informs that the show would be aired on prime time slot on Zee TV.

A big publicity blitz through television promos, press, outdoor and road shows is planned in October to support this call for entry phase. Teasers for the show are already on air.

In terms of the television property, viewers will be taken through the complete ride where participants race against time and money, trying to convince the jury of their ideas.

Answering to what led to the conceptualisation of the show, Kaul says, “Business Baazigar is born out of a desire to provide a platform, which would not only celebrate some of the nation's best entrepreneurial ideas but also make an attempt to rightly channel and manage them. We believe that there is a lot of acumen that can be tapped and translated into serious business propositions if only proper funding is made available to the deserving person. The objective is to evoke an entrepreneurial drive in the country, the lack of which is often felt badly.”

As for the expectations from the shows, an enthused Kaul responds, “Immense. We want to create India's next big entrepreneur.”

With ‘Business Baazigar’, there will be one more hunt on television for the Indian audience. However, relief comes from the fact that this is not in league with the others, where everything converges to singing or acting. In that sense, the audience that can be expected from the show should be a different and more matured one, comprising people interested in business and with the acumen to mastermind a fresh business proposition.

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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

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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'

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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

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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

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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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