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Our marketing attempt is to enter the monthly basket of consumers: Gunjan Pandey?blur=25

Pandey spoke about the frozen product category, challenges, marketing mix, celebrity association and the brand’s response from the smaller markets

Sarmistha Neogy Dec 16, 2015 8:56 AM

Amazon India’s ‘Kya Pehnu’ campaign addresses fashion dilemma?blur=25

Speaking about the new campaign, Manish Kalra, Director Integrated Marketing, Amazon India said, “The concept of the campaign is primarily driven by real life consumer insight ‘Kya Pehnu’. Whenever we have to attend an important occasion we need to present our best. Be it a job interview, a wedding, business dinner, a date or anything that we hold important in our lives, the question that comes first to every individual’s mind is ‘WHAT DO I WEAR?’ or Kya Pehnu? It’s the ultimate fashion dilemma! Amazon Fashion with its wide and fashionable selection acts as a solution to this fashion dilemma faced by the customer. The brand acts as an enabler to turn a moment of dilemma into a moment of joyous celebration.”

Sarmistha Neogy Dec 15, 2015 9:12 AM

Low-involvement category brands redefine ad narratives in 2015?blur=25

Ambuja Cement, Scotch Brite, insurance (HDFC Life, Tata AIA Life & Birla Sun Life) and plywood (CenturyPly & Greenply) brands weave interesting stories to get consumers involved with the brands

Sarmistha Neogy Dec 11, 2015 8:28 AM

Will Phone Phone Pe Kotak repeat the success of ‘Kona Kona Kotak’??blur=25

The campaign conceptualised by Cartwheel is pegged on 3 unique features of the bank’s mobile experience: Instant Money Transfer, Tweet to Buy a Book & Flight Booking

Sarmistha Neogy Dec 10, 2015 9:00 AM

Anouk's new ad featuring Radhika Apte questions workplace bias towards pregnant women?blur=25

The brand’s earlier films under the ‘Bold is Beautiful’ campaign raised questions about various stereotypes in our society and the current ad takes it a step further.

Sarmistha Neogy Dec 8, 2015 8:54 AM

Inspite of seeing explosive growth in last 5 years, deo category is under duress: Ashok Namboodiri?blur=25

In a candid conversation with exchange4media, Ashok Namboodiri, Business Director, JK Helene Curtis, speaks about the challenges in this category, the reason behind the clichés in its advertising, the brand’s marketing plan, celebrity association, and adoption of this category in tier 2 and tier 3 markets

Sarmistha Neogy Dec 4, 2015 8:14 AM

Only Vimal launches #CutFromADifferentCloth campaign as an ode to people who dare to think differently?blur=25

The digital leg of the campaign, conceptualised by Bang in the Middle, tells the story of a schizophrenic father and his son who quits his high-profile job to fulfil his dad’s wish

Sarmistha Neogy Dec 3, 2015 8:09 AM

Maggi launches # WelcomeBackMaggi videos; resumes production in all plants?blur=25

The latest communication conceptualised by McCann Erickson captures the joy of having Maggi back in the market

Sarmistha Neogy Dec 2, 2015 8:32 AM

Idea Cellular’s new spot promotes ‘Doing Good’ by sharing data plans?blur=25

Lowe Lintas conceptualised the campaign, which highlights several scenarios where people want to do ‘good’ to others and they do it by sharing their internet data with them

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 27, 2015 8:43 AM

NGO Breakthrough, Ogilvy launch ‘Popcorn’ spot to curb eve-teasing?blur=25

The video titled ‘Popcorn’ has been conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather. A second film will be out soon

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 27, 2015 8:20 AM

OLX releases emotional spot to sell used cars to working couples?blur=25

This film, conceptualised by Mullen Lowe Lintas is focussed on buying and selling of used cars

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 24, 2015 8:19 AM

HE Deodorants launches quirky video on International Men’s Day?blur=25

The campaign conceptualised by Leo Burnett in a fun way shows women appreciating men’s role in their lives and giving them ‘chutti’ (leave) on this special day

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 20, 2015 8:31 AM

After Maggi, FSSAI tightens grip on Patanjali Atta Noodles?blur=25

The food regulatory body, FSSAI, has said that Patanjali launched its noodles without getting the mandatory product approvals from the body

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 19, 2015 7:49 AM

Women empowerment gets a fillip in advertising; Bajaj, Fortune Oil, Nature Fresh mirror new trends?blur=25

Marketing strategies can never ignore women as they are pivotal in household purchase decisions. A recent flurry of ads confirms synergy between the two functions. Bajaj, Nature Fresh Sampoorna Chakki Atta and Fortune Rice Bran Health Oil have reiterated the importance of family support for career women, in their latest commercials

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 18, 2015 6:16 PM

PepperTap adds a dash of humour with ‘Bahut Aasaan Hain’ campaign?blur=25

The online grocery ordering app, PepperTap launched a new campaign across communication channels yesterday, that seeks to familiarise first time users with the ease and advantages of using a grocery app

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 18, 2015 6:16 PM

Vistara, Lufthansa, Urban Ladder, Microsoft take the digital route this Diwali?blur=25

Top brands across industries have gone big on the digital medium. While some brands have launched contest-driven contests, others have sent out a strong message on the occasion of Diwali

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 13, 2015 8:49 AM

Trendspotting: Diwali brand campaigns shift from offer-led promotions to emotional spots?blur=25

Pepperfry, Urban Ladder, Big Bazaar, Manyavar, Fortune Oil, Tanishq, Vodafone, Good Day and Cadbury Celebration have adopted the emotional route this Diwali

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 10, 2015 8:45 AM

Cadbury Dairy Milk celebrates changing saas-bahu relationship with new spot?blur=25

The ad conceptualised by O&M highlights the story of a small town mother-in-law and daughter-law and how together they have fun, by setting their inhibitions aside

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 9, 2015 9:04 AM

Urban Ladder releases emotional ‘Homecoming’ spot around Diwali?blur=25

The digital film conceptualised by Boring Brands captures the emotional journey of older parents who decide to move into their son’s home

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 4, 2015 8:26 AM

Nerolac, Asian Paints TVCs use humour to take a dig at society?blur=25

Publicis & Contract Advertising, the agencies behind Nerolac and Asian Paints, respectively, highlight good-quality paints uplift the image of the home as well as their societal standard. The ads are running simultaneously on TV

Sarmistha Neogy Nov 3, 2015 8:40 AM

Flipkart’s ‘Big Billion Days Thank You’ is an attempt to build equity with consumers, say experts?blur=25

Flipkart came out with a front page full ad on Times of India, along with a video to thank consumers for supporting them during the recent Big Billion Days Sale. exchange4media spoke to social media experts and brand heads to understand the strategy behind Flipkart’s move

Sarmistha Neogy Oct 27, 2015 8:15 AM

Trendspotting: ecommerce players leverage Sunday as key online shopping property?blur=25

On Sundays, a host of online players have begun giving special discounts and offers to entice the customers. Players like ShopClues, Snapdeal, OLX are all in the race to tap as many Sunday shoppers as possible. exchange4media explores the reason behind the ‘Sunday mania’

Sarmistha Neogy Oct 26, 2015 8:41 AM

Communication for McDonald’s has evolved to ‘sociability’ in 20 years: Kedar Teny?blur=25

The brand has launched a new festive campaign which will focus mainly on TV and digital, it gives consumers a chance to decide which burger will be there on the menu

Sarmistha Neogy Oct 23, 2015 8:10 AM

Decoding the brand endorsement matrix: What works and what doesn’t?blur=25

There are ads where celebrity endorsers perfectly match the traits of the brand, while there are others where the image of the endorser falls low in terms of relatability. exchange4media finds out what makes a celebrity endorsement work

Sarmistha Neogy Oct 23, 2015 8:07 AM

Raymond launches ‘The Complete Man’ campaign with an anti-digital theme?blur=25

Conceptualised by Famous Innovations, the ad attempts to connect with the young audience while staying true to the brand ethos

Sarmistha Neogy Oct 16, 2015 8:10 AM

Fevikwik launches ‘Broken Heart’ spot to broaden brand positioning?blur=25

The new ad conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather is aimed at broadening the brand positioning beyond the already established standing as ‘one-drop instant adhesive’

Sarmistha Neogy Oct 15, 2015 9:01 AM

Ambuja Cement's 'Giant strength for the Giant' ad goes viral?blur=25

The ad conceptualised by Publicis has taken social media by storm, with people appreciating the ad and widely sharing it

Sarmistha Neogy Oct 13, 2015 8:25 AM

This festive season, the intention is to break the template: Idi Srinivas Murthy?blur=25

As part of the 8-week-long festive plan, Snapdeal has introduced a new concept of ‘Preview Monday Sales’ which will go on till Diwali

Sarmistha Neogy Oct 12, 2015 8:04 AM

When people don’t trust media, then rumours become true: Shekhar Gupta?blur=25

At the First AAAI-Subhas Ghoshal Memorial Lecture, Shekhar Gupta spoke on the topic 'The Changing Role of Media in Today's India'

Sarmistha Neogy Oct 12, 2015 7:58 AM

Restricting condom ads to ‘adult viewing slot’ is like putting India in dark ages in era of global progressiveness?blur=25

Following a ‘flood of complaints’, MIB has requested to pull off condom ads during the day and air them only from 11pm to 5am. This has garnered collective industry criticism

Sarmistha Neogy Oct 6, 2015 8:44 AM