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  • Business Ad Usual! Ogilvy’s homemade experiment during lockdown

    Business Ad Usual! Ogilvy’s homemade experiment during lockdown

    NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The ongoing 21-day lockdown in the wake of n-COVID19 in the country has posed unprecedented challenges for the ad world. With entire companies forced to work from home and shoots halted, it has become quite difficult to conceive new video campaigns, at a time when content consumption is at a record-high. However, even in this crisis, creative agencies have found a way to create ads that can lift people’s spirits.

    One such agency is Ogilvy. Under the expert leadership of chief creative officer worldwide and executive chairman India Piyush Pandey, Ogilvy has managed to set a new creative standard.

    In the past week, two brands, Asian Paints and Tata Sky, launched new video campaigns, using montages of recorded phone videos set beautifully on a lyrical voiceover, both creatively managed by Ogilvy. While the core concept and process remained almost similar for both the stories, each shared a different message and gave a different feel.

    Ogilvy India CCO Sukesh Nayak tells Indiantelevision.com, “I generally feel a brand, in a way, has a role to play during the time of crisis. It has happened with both the brands – Tata Sky as well as Asian Paints. One needs to ask themselves what they can do, what they can offer.

    At the end of the day, consumers are your guide. Ads are created for them. Today we all are at very challenging times in our lives. Everybody is struggling with their own fear, anxiety, and pressure. So, yes as an advertiser I have many ideas to execute.”

    Elaborating more on Tata Sky’s “Ghar Baithe Kuch Seekhein campaign”, he shares, “My constant thinking is what I can do to make your job easier. Hence, we came across the idea of freeing up the services. Tata Sky is doing its bit to entertain and engage subscribers while they stay at home. We looked at the positive side of this nationwide lockdown. You can learn so many new things in this 21-day lockdown period and this is how the brand came up with this unique idea. So, Tata Sky has given free access to content that will include value-added services for the entire family.”

    Tata Sky chief communication officer Anurag Kumar adds, “The starting point of the campaign was that we were not looking for a creative video, which is high on production value. In fact, we were looking for authentic communication and empathy towards the consumers.”

    For Asian Paints, the revival of its “Har Ghar Chup Chap Se Kuch Kehta Hai” campaign was meant to give the audience a reason to smile, appreciate what they have in these tough times, and lead richer lives at homes, reveals Asian Paints MD & CEO Amit Syngle.

    He says, “In current uncertain and trying times, we endeavoured to capture glimpses of moments people are spending at home and memories that are being created in the process. The campaign weaves in various stories, memories, and interactions that are relatable as people are doing the very same things at home now.”

    For Syngle, the campaign was conceptually different from what the brand has used earlier. “The purpose of this campaign is centred on the well-being of our consumers. Amidst the challenging times we are facing today, Asian Paints, through this light-hearted take, inspires people to stay at home and stay safe during the lockdown period.”

    For Kumar, an additional learning was the whole process that was taken into account to create the campaign. “From start to finish, the campaign was executed in 72-hours. The whole process of briefing and discussion, which earlier would have taken months, was done away with. All the discussions happened on calls and WhatsApp messages and not even a single person in the entire chain, including the director and actors, stepped out of the house.”

    He also notes that the campaign cost dropped down to about one-third to one-fifth of what it usually takes to produce video ads.

    Highlighting more about the collaborative process, Nayak notes, “The agency and the brand were truly finding the relationship and partnership during this time. There was no brief given but it was a collaborative effort. These kinds of things are happening every day. Brands need to get connected with the agency while the agency has given a clear brief to respective teams. One good thing that we did is we talked to each other a lot. We communicated on a regular basis. We made points to discuss things. We made a list of things that are troubling our consumers and what an agency and a brand can do for them. I keep myself in the consumer’s shoes. It helps in ideation.”

    Nayak thinks that more brands and agencies should come onboard to work on campaigns like these. “We are working with lots of partners across the country. I am personally happy to see my team and clients working like this to create magic. I think other brands should also do this because joy should be copied.”

    But given the speed and financial benefits, can such campaigns become a norm for the industry?

    Kumar doesn’t think so. According to him, after the lockdown is lifted, such campaigns can be executed on special occasions but it will not become a norm.

  • Asian Paints launches 2nd TVC for national campaign of ‘Royale Health Shield’

    Asian Paints launches 2nd TVC for national campaign of ‘Royale Health Shield’

    MUMBAI: Asian Paints for decades has been a partner for creating your beautiful dream home with exquisite walls and a luxurious finish. But now along with beauty, the brand also wants to keep your walls safe and healthy, with its state of the art Interior paint – Royale Health Shield, the Anti – Bacterial Paint. This is why once again, as a part of the national campaign for ‘Royale Health Shield’; Asian Paints has taken out its second TVC that encourages consumers to choose an anti-bacterial paint that cares for your health. Conceptualised by Contract India, the ad is directed by renowned director, Vivek Kakkad and stars the two brand ambassadors Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor. 

    Asian Paint’s Royale Health Shield is a revolutionary paint that combines hygiene and aesthetics to ensure a safe and beautiful home. You can see this significantly well in the ad film that highlights the importance of beautifying and protecting your house.  The first TVC which was released for Royale Health Shield also featured the camaraderie between the bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor while bringing to the forefront the necessity of making your home safe and beautiful.

    Speaking about the new ad campaign, Asian Paints Ltd COO Amit Syngle said, “Safety and hygiene has become a pressing matter today. People believe that the health of one’s home reflects one’s personal health and this is what makes Asian Paints “Royale Health Shield” a healthy choice for a concerned consumer. With Silver Ion Technology, as recommended by the Indian Medical Association* (IMA), Asian Paint’s Royale Health Shield not only ensures that walls are bacteria-free, but offers the finest looking walls ever. Our second TVC with our brand ambassadors brings to light this very message but in a friendly and casual way.”

  • Madison BMB creates TVC for Asian Paints’ Sleek

    Madison BMB creates TVC for Asian Paints’ Sleek

    MUMBAI:  Madison BMB has just announced the release of its latest commercial for modern kitchens brand Sleek. Sleek from the house of Asian Paints, is one of India’s largest modular kitchens brands. Sleek products known for their innovative and efficient designs, world-class quality and excellent craftsmanship are customised to ease customers’ lives and enhance living in every way possible.

    The agency evolved the concept of the campaign, including its tagline ‘Modern Kitchens for Modern Minds’, from an extensive consumer research where respondents equated modular kitchens with openness and modernity. Sleek Kitchens bring a high level of sophistication and functionality to spaces making them more efficient and thus modern. Products like the pull-out organiser and the step-ladder that fit in a fraction of the space a small stool would otherwise occupy, make it so much easier to reach items stored at a higher level. The optimum utilisation of space makes Sleek products the ultimate building blocks of a Modern Kitchen.

    This is the first advertising campaign for Sleek since becoming a part of the Asian Paints family. 

    The TVC is a slice from the everyday life of a truly modern couple. The story takes place in an urban Sleek kitchen in the home of a progressive couple. The father-son duo is seen navigating and working in the kitchen with ease and finesse, thus indicating that it isn’t their first time in the kitchen. 

    The father breezes through kitchen tasks while also teaching his son not only kitchen skills but also valuable life lessons through them. This is their own quality time in the absence of his wife at home. The wife returns home to see her son helping his dad set the table with a fresh meal. The son, on seeing his mom back from work in the doorway, immediately proceeds to take her bag – a gesture of help that no one taught him per se, but something he has learned along the way. 

    Regarding the campaign, Asian Paints Ltd vice president, home improvement Pragyan Kumar said, “At Sleek Kitchens, we strongly believe in being in sync with the times, and that design can play a vital role in supporting the demands of our new lifestyles. The ethos of ‘Modern Kitchens, Modern Minds’ drives our innovation effort, and that’s the value we bring to our consumers: well-designed kitchens that are not just beautiful, but also makes things simpler and easy to use for all. Right from the concealed step ladder that provides easy access to those difficult to reach areas, smart chimneys and other appliances that make cooking a breeze or the overall kitchen design itself, every aspect and detail is thought through to ensure you get your dream kitchen. The joys of the modern family enhanced by a modern thoughtfully designed kitchen – that’s been the essence of Sleek and this TVC.”

    Asian Paints Ltd chief operating officer Amit Syngle said, “Asian Paints’ foray into home improvement segment has been able to help us strengthen our vision of partnering people in creating beautiful homes. The kitchen as a space has transformed from a purely functional area to a place showcased with pride. Sleek’s ability to understand each customer’s requirement and build their dream kitchens fits in well with the overall Asian Paints vision.”

    Madison BMB CEO and chief creative officer Raj Nair said, “This is the relaunch of Sleek Kitchens, India’s most well-known Modular Kitchens brand, since becoming part of Asian Paints. The modernity in the design, the openness of the layout of the kitchen, the contemporariness in the aesthetics, the attention to detail, all thoughtfully combine to create a truly distinctive offering. Take for instance the mid-way organiser that makes for convenient stacking at arm’s length. Or indeed the extremely convenient and unobtrusive step ladder. Just a couple of ultra – thoughtful features designed to dazzle. Matched with the most modern appliances like the hobs, the exhaust, the oven, even a concealed fridge! When presented by a leader like Asian Paints, the modernity of design transfers to modernity of thought that appeals to the modern minds of today. Therefore, very simply, who says a man cannot rule a kitchen? And along the way impart a few important life lessons to his son? We look forward to the communication involving film/print/outdoor/point of sale material cooking up very positive feelings among consumers, considering the package was already a hit at the dealer launch.”

    Madison BMB COO Kim Solomon said, “To create communication for Sleek, we had a choice to do the most obvious – elaborate showcasing of the product only, or to also go a few steps ahead and create interesting storytelling as well. In this day and age, it is also important for the Brand to have a larger point of view and express it. This is the stance of a true leader. What resulted is something that makes us truly proud to work for the Brand.” 

    Madison BMB is the advertising unit of Madison World and currently works with clients like Bathsense and Royale Bathrooms by Asian Paint, Kolte Patil, Aditya Birla Health Insurance, IIFL Wealth, Indian Oil, Giza Marketing and several other reputed brands.  

  • Asian Paints announces sponsorship with Kolkata Knight Riders for VIVO IPL 2019

    Asian Paints announces sponsorship with Kolkata Knight Riders for VIVO IPL 2019

    MUMBAI: Asian Paints has announced its association as official sponsors of Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL season 12, in addition to the continued association with the cricket franchise.

    The brand shared in a press statement that the east is a priority market for it. With this association, Asian Paints will be omnipresent on-ground and on-air with high decibel activities planned for the network and consumers at large. The lead trouser sponsorship will help the brand cut through the clutter of multiple brand advertisements during the league and help garner brand saliency.

    In addition to this, Asian Paints is also facilitating two meet and greets for its key stakeholders with the players of the KKR team. With the people of East India being avid sport lovers, Asian Paints will leverage this association by having activities planned for the consumers, network of dealers, AIDs and contractors. During the AMJ quarter, this sponsorship is anticipated to generate a stable and sustained reach and visibility for the brand. 

    Commenting on the association, Asian Paints Limited COO Amit Syngle said, “We are proud to be associated with IPL & Kolkata Knight Riders for the 12th IPL edition and are confident that this association will be a successful one. IPL continues to be a prestigious platform that has thrived over years, witnessing massive brand collaborations and visibility. KKR is considered to be one of the most coveted teams in the lucrative T20 tournament and this association is an added benefit for us to strengthen our connect with our consumers spread across the breadth of the country with a focus on the east.”

    Commenting on the association Kolkata Knight Riders MD and CEO Venky Mysore said, “It’s a pleasure to have a great brand like Asian Paints associate with us. At Knight Riders we like to work with credible brands that bring a lot of value to the partnership and with Asian Paints it’s yet another step in that direction.”

  • Asian Paints says #SlamDoorsNoMore in latest campaign

    Asian Paints says #SlamDoorsNoMore in latest campaign

    MUMBAI: When it comes to doing up your house, doors and windows are often the most neglected part. The latest campaign rolled out for Asian Paints’ legacy brand Apcolite is all about encouraging you to have fun with your doors and windows, exploring an aspect of home decor that was hitherto largely untouched.

    Tonic Worldwide has created the #SlamDoorsNoMore campaign for Asian Paints Apcolite Enamel which highlights how consumers have largely neglected their doors while concentrating on other areas of home decor. The digital campaign focuses on the life of a contemporary couple, where the wife is upset with her husband’s careless behaviour, venting her anger by slamming doors. In one such instance, a photograph of the couple also falls off the wall. In a bid to appease his wife, the husband transforms the door, replacing the boring nude shade with attractive colours and images, thereby transforming his wife’s mood as well, defusing her anger. Doors are not for banging anymore, rather, to be admired.

    Asian Paints Chief Operating Officer Amit Syngle says, “Asian Paints has identified themselves as a partner for consumers in creating beautiful homes. Over the last decade, we have seen wall stencils and textures becoming an integral part of the home décor. Along with walls, furniture and other elements, doors also play a key role in accentuating the décor of one’s home. Ideas for doors is a simple, yet powerful element of a consumer’s decor journey.”

    Tonic Worldwide Chief Business Officer Sudish Balan says, “As William Wordsworth said, if the doors of perception were cleansed, everything will appear to man as it is, infinite. This was the overarching thought, the way we treat our doors is a reflection of the environment we have created for ourselves. If a door is the first thing you see when you are about to enter your home, and if it pleases your cognitive sense, then it will elevate your mood too.”

    Tonic Worldwide creative director Ashwin Dutt adds, “No one really bothers about decorating their doors, especially with stencils. You may use stencils on your walls but not your doors. Stencils for doors are a low involvement category and there needs to be a gradual change in perception. It’s a cost-effective way to spruce up the interiors of your home. As a marketer, you live for such briefs. No one even notices their doors. So, we decided to create some love for the product by creating a story around doors in every household. We noticed that our TG had a unique connection with the door. Doors are used as an expression of anger. It’s usually slammed in an argument to make a point. The idea was to narrate a tale that resonates with our audience and spur a conversation through our film. And that is exactly what comes out. With low involvement products it’s important to create communication that is relatable yet conveys the message”.

  • CRY and Asian Paints join hands to beautify Churchgate station

    CRY and Asian Paints join hands to beautify Churchgate station

    Mumbai: CRY – Child Rights and You, an NGO working to protect and honour the rights of children in India, in collaboration with Asian Paints took up the initiative of giving a makeover to Churchgate station. The effort was part of ‘Hamara Station Hamari Shaan’ India’s biggest beautification drive that is part of Daan Utsav, the Festival of Giving which kick-started on October 2.

    CRY and Asian Paints took up the initiative to transform some of the ceiling columns, walls and 52 pillars of Churchgate Station into a stunning piece of artistic design. This was executed by 25 accomplished artists, alumni of Sir J.J. School of Art and part of Wallcano India, all generously offering their talent at no cost.

    On October 2, CRY project children, donors, volunteers and employees also joined in the efforts to paint some walls of the station.

    CRY believes that education is key to enhancing and enriching childhoods, and is one of the most important investments a country can make in its children. Hence, the theme selected for Churchgate Station is education, and CRY hopes that this issue will be highlighted for the thousands of commuters who pass through the station each day.

    “We are thrilled to be part of Hamara Station, Hamari Shaan and to have transformed Churchgate station into a colourful and welcoming space that brings alive the all important issue of education for children. For the CRY family, it is our way of giving back to Mumbai – a city we have called home for over 36 years,” says Kreeanne Rabadi, Regional Director-West, CRY

    Speaking on the occasion, Amit Syngle, President-Sales, Marketing & Technology, Asian Paints Ltd said, “We at Asian Paints have been constantly working towards promoting art and making it directly accessible to the public since last few years. We believe it is our utmost responsibility to add colour and create a vibrant and happy environment in India. Mumbai’s local trains are the lifeline of the city connecting millions of people every day and we are delighted to partner with CRY for the beautification of Churchgate station and bring more colour, beauty and joy to the everyday lives of the Mumbai commuter. We are extremely proud to be associated with Hamara Station Hamari Shaan initiative and beautifying the station through art.”

  • CRY and Asian Paints join hands to beautify Churchgate station

    CRY and Asian Paints join hands to beautify Churchgate station

    Mumbai: CRY – Child Rights and You, an NGO working to protect and honour the rights of children in India, in collaboration with Asian Paints took up the initiative of giving a makeover to Churchgate station. The effort was part of ‘Hamara Station Hamari Shaan’ India’s biggest beautification drive that is part of Daan Utsav, the Festival of Giving which kick-started on October 2.

    CRY and Asian Paints took up the initiative to transform some of the ceiling columns, walls and 52 pillars of Churchgate Station into a stunning piece of artistic design. This was executed by 25 accomplished artists, alumni of Sir J.J. School of Art and part of Wallcano India, all generously offering their talent at no cost.

    On October 2, CRY project children, donors, volunteers and employees also joined in the efforts to paint some walls of the station.

    CRY believes that education is key to enhancing and enriching childhoods, and is one of the most important investments a country can make in its children. Hence, the theme selected for Churchgate Station is education, and CRY hopes that this issue will be highlighted for the thousands of commuters who pass through the station each day.

    “We are thrilled to be part of Hamara Station, Hamari Shaan and to have transformed Churchgate station into a colourful and welcoming space that brings alive the all important issue of education for children. For the CRY family, it is our way of giving back to Mumbai – a city we have called home for over 36 years,” says Kreeanne Rabadi, Regional Director-West, CRY

    Speaking on the occasion, Amit Syngle, President-Sales, Marketing & Technology, Asian Paints Ltd said, “We at Asian Paints have been constantly working towards promoting art and making it directly accessible to the public since last few years. We believe it is our utmost responsibility to add colour and create a vibrant and happy environment in India. Mumbai’s local trains are the lifeline of the city connecting millions of people every day and we are delighted to partner with CRY for the beautification of Churchgate station and bring more colour, beauty and joy to the everyday lives of the Mumbai commuter. We are extremely proud to be associated with Hamara Station Hamari Shaan initiative and beautifying the station through art.”

  • Asian Paints unveils first TVC for SmartCare solutions

    Asian Paints unveils first TVC for SmartCare solutions

    MUMBAI: Asian Paints has unveiled its first TVC for the SmartCare range of waterproofing solutions. The witty commercial makes a point with its #ZubaanDeDo message, indicating homes to bid goodbye to dampness, cracks and water leakage.

    Asian Paints sales marketing and technology – president Amit Syngle shared, “The film taps into the widespread belief that once a house is afflicted with leakage, cracks and dampness, one can never get rid of it. Asian Paints SmartCare range is here to provide assured waterproofing solutions to consumers. We are offering a first-of-its-kind retail waterproofing warranty on our range of waterproofing solutions which establishes the credentials of the product. This film will help us establish the fact that one can get rid of waterproofing issues for a longer period and we are ready to give our word on the performance parameters. ‘ZubaanDeDo.’”

    The TVC showcases a real-life situation featuring a young couple with a broker and a home-owner. The house they see is damp with cracked, leaking walls. Here, the homeowner promises to fix them and guarantees a lasting look with no leakage or if leakage returns, he will give away the house to the tenant for free. The TVC takes an exciting turn when based on his experience in dealing with homes; the broker challenges the home-owner on the water-proof warranty claim and instead of the young couple, the broker himself takes the apartment for double the rent. Over months and years, the broker tries his best to inflict cracks and dampen the home, but fails and eventually gives up.

    The campaign where the homeowner keeps up the ‘Zubaan’ he gave on water-proofing of his home, communicates SmartCare water-proofing solution’s proven ability to offer assured protection from leakage. Also, the warranty underlines Asian Paints’ unique ways of bringing to its customers, only the best.

  • Asian Paints unveils first TVC for SmartCare solutions

    Asian Paints unveils first TVC for SmartCare solutions

    MUMBAI: Asian Paints has unveiled its first TVC for the SmartCare range of waterproofing solutions. The witty commercial makes a point with its #ZubaanDeDo message, indicating homes to bid goodbye to dampness, cracks and water leakage.

    Asian Paints sales marketing and technology – president Amit Syngle shared, “The film taps into the widespread belief that once a house is afflicted with leakage, cracks and dampness, one can never get rid of it. Asian Paints SmartCare range is here to provide assured waterproofing solutions to consumers. We are offering a first-of-its-kind retail waterproofing warranty on our range of waterproofing solutions which establishes the credentials of the product. This film will help us establish the fact that one can get rid of waterproofing issues for a longer period and we are ready to give our word on the performance parameters. ‘ZubaanDeDo.’”

    The TVC showcases a real-life situation featuring a young couple with a broker and a home-owner. The house they see is damp with cracked, leaking walls. Here, the homeowner promises to fix them and guarantees a lasting look with no leakage or if leakage returns, he will give away the house to the tenant for free. The TVC takes an exciting turn when based on his experience in dealing with homes; the broker challenges the home-owner on the water-proof warranty claim and instead of the young couple, the broker himself takes the apartment for double the rent. Over months and years, the broker tries his best to inflict cracks and dampen the home, but fails and eventually gives up.

    The campaign where the homeowner keeps up the ‘Zubaan’ he gave on water-proofing of his home, communicates SmartCare water-proofing solution’s proven ability to offer assured protection from leakage. Also, the warranty underlines Asian Paints’ unique ways of bringing to its customers, only the best.