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  • Ad cap petitions adjourned till 11 November

    Ad cap petitions adjourned till 11 November

    NEW DELHI: The case challenging the adcap regulations sought to be implemented on television channels was today adjourned to 11 November by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal.

     

    TDSAT Chairman Justice Aftab Alam and member Kuldip Singh also rejected the interventions filed by Zee, Star and Viacom18, with the Tribunal asking them to file separate applications.

     

    The News Broadcasters Association had moved TDSAT challenging the constitutional validity of the regulations of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India enforcing the ad cap.

     

    Several other broadcasters – mostly general entertainment channels – had later moved TDSAT, but the Tribunal had in 30 August accepted the argument by NBA that the cases of the general entertainment channels could not be clubbed with the petition of NBA.

     

     The news channels are seeking relief from the 10+2 ad cap regulation prescribed by TRAI.

     

    Senior Counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi on behalf of the NBA sought time as the pleadings were not ready.

     

    Some regional channels from Kerala also wanted to intervene as petitioners, but TDSAT said their matter would be heard after the main hearing.

     

    Channels that sought to move to the court today included 9X, B4U, TV Vision and Pioneer Channel Factory of Mumbai, Sun TV Network of Chennai, E24 Glamour, Polimer Media, Reliance Big Network, Eenadu TV, Sarthak Entertainment and Raj TV.

     

    Later, some general entertainment channels including music channels had also approached TDSAT in various petitions and the Tribunal had decided to hear these matters after the NBA matter.

     

    Counsel for TRAI said that an anomalous situation had been created with some channels having accepted the adcap with effect from 1 October. It was therefore requested that the matter be resolved once for all.

     

    Meanwhile, TRAI had been forbidden on 30 August from taking any ‘coercive action’ against news channels who are not abiding by the agreement relating to advertisement time on news channels.

     

    The Tribunal also said that while the news channels will maintain weekly records of the advertising time per hour on a weekly basis, they will not be required to submit this to the regulator as being done at present and will only submit these to TDSAT at the hearing of the case.

     

    Counsel for the NBA A J Bhambani had said on 30 August that a delegation of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation had submitted a formula to the regulator but that did not preclude the broadcasters from challenging the validity of the Regulations. He also said that this was only a compromise reached between the broadcasters and the regulator and could not form the basis of penal action since it was not a regulation or legal provision. He had added that there were many members who were common to both the IBF and the NBA, and therefore the IBF had submitted a ‘proposal’ on 29 May this year, which the TRAI accepted. But this could not be construed as a regulation.

     

    Even otherwise, he argued that TRAI was only empowered by its own Act to make ‘recommendations’ on issues like advertisements and not bring about or enforce regulations and resort to prosecution.

     

    When the law was invoked by the Authority in May 2012, it was disputed by television broadcasters which had also challenged the jurisdiction of TRAI in this regard before the Tribunal.

  • Ogilvy Mumbai positions IDBI Bank as ‘Bank aisa dost jaisa’

    Ogilvy Mumbai positions IDBI Bank as ‘Bank aisa dost jaisa’

    MUMBAI: After a successful run of the elephant campaign, IDBI Bank and Ogilvy have decided to refresh the communication.

    While friendship was always the ultimate message in all their previous work, it was time to say it differently. Elaborating on the association, Ogilvy & Mather executive chairman and creative director, south Asia Piyush Pandey said, “Our initial thrust for IDBI Bank a few years ago had been to tell the world that just because we are a big nation-building bank, does not mean that we are not approachable to address your smallest need. And now when we look at the next step in the evolution of the communication, what better than the universal emotion of childhood friendships to symbolise the role that IDBI Bank plays in its customers’ and partners’ lives.”

    On the campaign, O&M NCD Abhijit Avasthi said, “When we started work on the new campaign of IDBI Bank, we were very clear that we are changing the campaign and not the values that the Bank stands for. The idea we came up with does exactly this. In an innocent and charming way we are telling people ‘What if a bank would do what a friend would do’. When you say something like this, you really don’t need to say much more.”

    The challenge before the creative agency was to craft the dialogues for each one of them. O&M group creative director Harshad Rajadhyakasha explained, “We wanted moments from a child’s world, because anything else would have been unfair to the campaign and fake. In one film a kid says, “One day my pant tore in school and my friend walked behind me all day to cover me.” It had to be as honest and as silly as that.”

  • Ogilvy Mumbai positions IDBI Bank as Bank aisa dost jaisa

    Ogilvy Mumbai positions IDBI Bank as Bank aisa dost jaisa

    MUMBAI: After a successful run of the elephant campaign, IDBI Bank and Ogilvy have decided to refresh the communication.

     

    While friendship was always the ultimate message in all their previous work, it was time to say it differently. Elaborating on the association, Ogilvy & Mather executive chairman and creative director, south Asia Piyush Pandey said, “Our initial thrust for IDBI Bank a few years ago had been to tell the world that just because we are a big nation-building bank, does not mean that we are not approachable to address your smallest need. And now when we look at the next step in the evolution of the communication, what better than the universal emotion of childhood friendships to symbolise the role that IDBI Bank plays in its customers’ and partners’ lives.”

     

    On the campaign, O&M NCD Abhijit Avasthi said, “When we started work on the new campaign of IDBI Bank, we were very clear that we are changing the campaign and not the values that the Bank stands for. The idea we came up with does exactly this. In an innocent and charming way we are telling people ‘What if a bank would do what a friend would do’. When you say something like this, you really don’t need to say much more.”

     

    The challenge before the creative agency was to craft the dialogues for each one of them. O&M group creative director Harshad Rajadhyakasha explained, “We wanted moments from a child’s world, because anything else would have been unfair to the campaign and fake. In one film a kid says, “One day my pant tore in school and my friend walked behind me all day to cover me.” It had to be as honest and as silly as that.”

    The campaign will see four films wherein in each one there are two kids and one kid is telling people why the other one is his or her friend. Curious’ Vivek kakkad has directed the films.

  • Mobil 1 installation at Terminal 3 and innovative branding at DND toll plaza

    Mobil 1 installation at Terminal 3 and innovative branding at DND toll plaza

    NEW DELHI: Mobil 1 is bringing Formula 1 enthusiasts closer to the F1 action with larger-than-life branding at Terminal 3 (T3) of the Delhi airport and the Delhi-Noida-Delhi toll plaza.

    The marketing initiative leveraged on various platforms is a part of the company’s “Brings You Closer To The Action” campaign. With innovative installations at T3, posters, hoardings, wall paintings at the DND toll and online branding accompanied with radio advertising, Mobil 1 is going all out to promote its association with Motorsports in India.

    The unique branding at T3 displays a life-size model of an F1 car and a mammoth cut-out of a Mobil 1 engine oil can, mounted in-front of the gantry creatively showcasing Mobil 1’s association with Formula 1. The site is back-lit and illuminated 24 hours. At the DND toll plaza, commuters and passengers cannot miss the eye-catching image of Mobil 1 and Jenson Button.

    “Mobil 1 is committed to Motorsports and our aim is to ensure maximum visibility during this year’s F1 and thus we have used multiple platforms of branding. The out of home (OOH) advertising further re-instates our commitment to bring the F1 experience closer to enthusiast. The campaign aims to engage F1 fans, auto experts and I am especially pleased with some of the unique messaging on radio from Jenson Button and other auto experts. Delhites and NCR residents can expect more exciting F1 outdoor campaigns in the time to come.” said ExxonMobil Lubricants India GM – Marketing Ravi Sundar. 

    ExxonMobil has been involved in Formula 1 Grand Prix racing for over three decades, supplying race fuels and high specification lubricants showcasing its position as a technology leader in the development of advanced lubricants. Mobil 1, ExxonMobil’s premium flagship brand, is recognised as being one of the most technically superior automotive products in the world.

  • Huawei India to launch $ 10 million campaign in Jan 2014

    Huawei India to launch $ 10 million campaign in Jan 2014

    BENGALURU: Huawei India plans to launch a multi-media campaign come January 2014, revealed Huawei India Devices sources. To that extent the company is evaluating offers from advertising agencies that have submitted offers.

    “We’ll be taking a decision in about a week’s time about the agency that will create the campaign,” revealed the sources. “The $ 6-10 million campaign will cover corporate branding as well as products, devices,” added the source.  Huawei plans to use television, outdoor, print and digital for its mass media communications.

    The company is planning a three phase campaign revealed the source further. Initially, it’ll be about brand building over the first six months, followed by a sustainability campaign over the next six months, culminating with a leadership campaign.

    Huawei officials were in Bengaluru late last week for the India launch of what the company claims is the thinnest mobile at 6.18 mm in the world – the Huawei Ascend P6. The P6 is being touted as the current flagship smartphone in India by the company, and will feature in lot of the company’s communications. Earlier, the phone model has its global launch in the fashion capital of the world – London on 6.18 (18 June, 2013). Huawei plans to launch other phone devices as well as products including tablets in India.

    Huawei Devices India president Victor Shanxin said, “The Ascend P6 has already received a tremendous response from global consumers over the last few months, offering unsurpassed technology with a design that is simply stunning.”

    Victor revealed that Huawei had received orders totaling five million units of the P6 from across the geographies where it had been launched and had completed supplies of around three million P6 handsets so far since the launch on 18 June.

  • DDB MudraMax & Sugar Free Natura urges people, ‘Khushiyan gino, Calories nahi’

    DDB MudraMax & Sugar Free Natura urges people, ‘Khushiyan gino, Calories nahi’

    Mumbai: Zydus Wellness has launched a campaign ‘Khushiyan gino, Calories nahi’ for its product Sugar Free Natura with its brand ambassador celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor

    Commenting on this, Zydus Wellness MD Elkana Ezekiel said, “Festivals should always be a reason to celebrate, not worry about how many sweets you are eating. It is this insight on which we feel Sugar Free Natura plays a big role. It provides a healthier alternative during festivals without compromising on celebrating with your family. Sugar Free Natura, a zero calorie sweetener from the Sugar Free stable has been the No.1 in this category for many years.”

    The campaign is done by DDBMudraMax, starting with the print ad. The team has also created a microsite – promoted across print and on-ground events along with banner ads across various portals and social media.

    DDB MudraMax team will run on-ground promotions across 7 cities in 9 malls.  
    Commenting on this, DDB MudraMax associate vice president Alvin D’souza said, “A combination of interesting festive content along with use of new age media worked as a success mantra for the campaign. This integrated campaign helped in reaching out to the consumer not only on ground and on web but also in their own space on their mobile phone. We are delighted to extend our integrated media services to Sugar Free from Zydus Wellness. So this season truely Khushiyan gino, Calories nahi.”

    Adding to this, DDB MudraMax president Mandeep Malhotra said, “We are proud to partner with Sugar Free. The idea is really appealing to have sweet without the calories. Loved the joy it spread in the health conscious sweet tooth people.”

  • Musafir.com set to ‘ghoomao’ Indians along with Sachin

    Musafir.com set to ‘ghoomao’ Indians along with Sachin

    Mumbai: Sachin Tendulkar may be all set to hang his boots, but there’s no dearth of opportunities for him. Now, the master blaster is on-board with Musafir.com – a new travel portal that has just made an entry in the Indian market. The cricketer has a 7.5 per cent stake in the company.

    Founded in the UAE by Sachin Gadoya, Albert Dias and Mohammed Al Thani in August 2007, the site has roped in Sachin Tendulkar as its face. The portal chose the cricketer for the fact that he is a champion and a global citizen.

    We understand the travel market well, says Manu Monga

    “One doesn’t associate Sachin to a particular state or a region but to India. He is a global citizen and a champion and that’s what we want to establish here.” says Musafir’s marketing vice president & head Manu Monga empahsing that they have enough experience about the sector and despite of being new in India, they are not scared of the already established names in the market. “We understand the travel market well,” says Musafir’s marketing vice president & head Manu Monga empahsing that they have enough experience about the sector.

    The UAE based travel portal launched in the country recently wants to be seen on the top of the hospitality sector. Universal Travels, which is the parent company of the portal, has been around for a long time in the middle-East and believes that the travel industry has boomed in India in the last seven years. “We don’t think any market can mature in such a short period of time and there is more than enough space for growth,” says Monga.

    The USP of the portal will be its ability to help people plan their holidays. It wants to be known for complete travel solutions provided to the Indian travellers with exceptional customer service and several product innovations.

    The site has already allotted its various duties – Publicis will handle creative duties, while Maxus will be in charge of the media planning and buying.

    The company has spent around Rs 20-25 crore during its launch period. In the first leg of their promotion, Musafir.com has branded all the charging points at all major airports in the country. Apart from this, Tendulkar will be seen showing the travellers “a new way to go ghoomne” wherein Musafir.com is a new enabler encouraging “people to stop dreaming and start travelling”.

    It plans to have a 360 degree marketing campaign that includes radio, television and outdoor media and will soon be launching a second phase of marketing campaign with festival and holiday season approaching.

    The company plans to invest Rs 100 crore in the first year of its launch. By 2018, it aspires to be among the top five OTAs (Online Travel Agent) in India leveraging on its strong investment capability and expertise in the travel sector.

  • Intex campaign becomes bigger, better for Aqua i7

    Intex campaign becomes bigger, better for Aqua i7

    Mumbai: As the smartphone market continues to grow at a brisk pace, the manufactures are coming up with better and bigger campaigns to promote their products.

    This time, Intex has launched a new campaign for its latest smartphone, Aqua i7. The insight for the campaign came from a research highlighting Intex’s hold across major tier 2 and tier 3 cities. The TVC is done by an in-house team.

    Keeping in mind the target consumers for Aqua i7, the focus was to devise a TVC that will help in its aggressive marketing of the product in Tier 1 cities, majorly in the metros like Delhi, Mumbai and others.

    The phone comes with features packed at an aggressive price range of Rs 22,000 which is a huge leap from the 12,000 price range of its previous flagship smartphone. “The phone caters to a niche segment, therefore the richness and the elegance of the phone needs to be communicated to the audience through TVC. Thus, the objective was to communicate these features to the consumer in an engrossing manner,” said Intex Technologies director – marketing (mobile) Keshav Bansal.

    The multi-crore TVC was shot in Mumbai and Malaysia while the VFX and editing had been done out of Singapore, says Keshav Bansal

    Talking about the key issues kept in mind while executing the TVC, Bansal says, “We wanted the TVC to focus on the remarkable features of Aqua i7 and hence the TVC was crafted in a way that it is able to etch these features in the mind of consumers with its visual grandeur. The multi-crore TVC was shot in Mumbai and Malaysia while the VFX and editing had been done in Singapore to give it an unmatched appearance. Since we are coming out with a quality product for a niche segment, we left no stones unturned in terms of execution, visual effects or editing to bring out a one of its kind TVC in the fastest possible time.”

    The TVC features the brand ambassador Frahan Akhtar and an action packed fight sequence between a Samurai and Ninja.

    The major media vehicles chosen are TV, print, outdoor hoardings and digital. “Intex is giving extra importance to social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter and is aggressively engaging with its customer base on these platforms,” emphasises Bansal.

  • Azva launches campaign on seven vows

    Azva launches campaign on seven vows

    MUMBAI: Azva, the bridal jewellery collection from World Gold Council, has launched its latest campaign on the idea of seven vows / saat pheras of a wedding ritual.

    The insight for the campaign is that Indian marriages and gold go hand-in-hand. The last decade or so has witnessed a sea-change in the way marriages are solemnised in India. When the location, attire, mandap, sangeet and even décor have seen dramatic influences from other cultures and countries, the modern Indian couple was seen as moving forward. But gold bridal jewellery remained stuck in tradition and in the traditional idea of marriage.

    The challenge was to bring gold back into modern marriage conversation. The brief given to BBH India was to contemporise gold in the modern marriage context. The campaign aims to contemporise the modern seven vows and in turn builds relate-ability with the modern day couple. The creative idea “every relationship has the magic of seven” is translated in the creatives.

    The nationwide roll-out across 46 cities comprises of TVC as the lead medium supported by OOH and ads in leading magazines. There is a strong digital plan engaging the audience on social networking site and promoting the brand across leading online portals.  

    The TVC is directed by Prakash Varma of Nirvana Films. Media buying is handled by Maxus

  • Lowe Lintas creates campaign for Fastrack

    Lowe Lintas creates campaign for Fastrack

    MUMBAI: Keeping with the brand’s fun, bold and irreverent image, Fastrack has launched its latest campaign for its watch collection.

    The TVC conceputalised by Lowe Lintas features finger break dancing choreographed by Lilach Chen. The youth brand wanted to draw attention to the product category using finger break dancing as a major player as its core thought has always been about the mating game and it wanted the TVC to have a twist on it.

    Commenting on the campaign, Lowe Lintas’ national creative director Arun Iyer says, “We had to showcase a new collection of watches in a quick, snappy manner while being true to the brand essence. Hooking-up is no big deal and the commercial conveys exactly that. And that to us is very Fastrack.”

    The campaign will be showcased on television and digital medium.

    On the association, Fastrack marketing head Simeran Bhasin says, “We wanted to do something different to introduce our new line of watches. The finger break dancing in the ad is a unique way to showcase the watches and also plays on the irreverence of the brand.”