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  • Vertuals strengthens leadership team with two new hires

    Vertuals strengthens leadership team with two new hires

    MUMBAI: Vertuals, the digital content specialist unit from IdeateLabs has bolstered its team with the appointment of two industry stalwarts Rekha Rao and Sandeep Vasudevan as business heads. Based in Mumbai, they will report to the managing partner, Ajay Tripathi.

    Rao has been in the industry for more than two decades. She has adept understanding of content trends, consumer insights, IP/content management, planning and strategising, revenue modelling, P&L management, start-up incubation among others.

    Rao will spearhead the revenue generation and profitability of Vertuals, whereas Vasudevan will be responsible for introducing creative and innovative audio-visual content, with a focus on bringing technological innovation into the creative offerings, while overseeing the entire business vertical.

    Vasudevan comes with an exceptional track record of success in creating content for television and digital media. Over the span of two decades in the industry he has covered various genres and specialises in all aspects of the creative process from ideation to visual conceptualisation, show flows and structuring, scripting, shoot and post.

    On the latest development Vertuals managing partner Ajay Tripathi said, “We are delighted to have Rekha and Sandeep onboard. Vertuals is on an aggressive expansion mode. We are foraying into various new divisions in the content space such as creating OTT web series, interesting AV ads, VR films, short-form and long-form content that masters in storytelling, which is in our company’s DNA. To spearhead these operations, we were looking forward to strengthening our leadership team by getting on board the right mix of professionals from the industry. Rekha and Sandeep come with an impressive work-background that will be ensuring our growth and strengthening our foothold in the market guaranteeing enhancement in brand storytelling, innovative concepts and ideas that will help our clients in shaping their communication.”

    Rao expressed her excitement for the new role “It is fascinating for me to work with a zealous team, where creativity and innovation are inbuilt in their DNA. I will be focusing on enhancing the revenue model aligned to the company’s vision and ensuring building of various IPs. I’m keen to deliver innovative strategy, client-focused solutions and creating sustained engagement with the clients using all available tools & skill sets at Vertuals leading to better ROIs for clients with introduction of new IPs.”

    Vasudevan said, “I am excited to be a part of the sturdy and young team at Vertuals. I come with a vision to marry technology and creativity in the field of content. I believe that it’s not just about telling stories but bring innovating concepts to the table by marrying technology and creativity. Technology is constantly changing the way we consume content, and I firmly believe that how we consume content determines what content is consumed.”

  • IdeateLabs launches proprietary digital analytics tool iCOGZ

    IdeateLabs launches proprietary digital analytics tool iCOGZ

    MUMBAI:  IdeateLabs today announced the launch of iCOGZ – a proprietary tool developed ground up with the integration of 100+ APIs and proprietary crawlers that gives each marketer a single dashboard view of their digital assets, ad campaigns, marketing automation and analytics; all on one platform.

    Under a single login, iCOGZ gives the marketer a single dashboard view to monitor your brand health across all brand assets, including the website, social channels, digital campaigns and marketing automation.

    iCOGZ aims to assist every marketer in deep dive analysis, understanding trends and tracking digital campaign performance, giving valuable, real-time insight which can assist the marketer to evaluate their ROI funnel.

    iCOGZ will be a 100 per cent subsidiary of IdeateLabs to specifically cater to data visualisation analytics & audit for brands. IdeateLabs has roped in Naveen Nandan as the CEO for the business.

    Nandan comes with more than 2 decades of experience in integrated communications, digital, data analytics and direct marketing solutions and was the director marketing NMIMS University, in his last stint. He has worked with companies like DDB Mudra Group, Triton Communications, Dentsu Comm, Euro RSCG, TBWA. This is Naveen’s second innings with IdeateLabs.

    Nandan has combined his rich experience in brand strategy, consumer insights and the digital landscape to shape iCOGZ such that it enables the marketer to monitor the complete cycle from marketing to sales and from information to intelligence.

    “Marketers today spend a lot of valuable time to login to different platforms to track their digital campaigns/ assets. They depend on third party service providers to provide reports and insights about their campaigns. With iCOGZ this dependency reduces considerably as the marketers can use a single dashboard to view the health of the brand online and also measure the success of their campaigns on a real time basis” says Nandan.

    iCOGZ is currently used by various IdeateLabs clients in varied sectors like telecommunications, real estate, bfsi, consumer durables and retail.

    On the latest development IdeateLabs director Vrutika Dawda said, “We are excited to announce the launch of our analytics unit and one of its kind digital ROI and measurement tool iCOGZ. The tool has been conceptualised and developed by the insights & innovations team at IdeateLabs. iCOGZ is the first in a series of tools we are working on. With Naveen leading the initiative we are quite bullish on adding meaningful value to our clients and the industry as a whole.”

  • IdeateLabs forays into digital branded content creation and community building

    IdeateLabs forays into digital branded content creation and community building

    MUMBAI: Over the last two decades IdeateLabs has established itself as one of India’s biggest independently funded end-to-end digital media companies. With offices in Mumbai, Dubai and Singapore, IdeateLab’s has catered to some of India’s biggest brands such as Future Group, HT Media, Hiranandani Group, Tata Teleservices amongst others. In line with the ever-transforming media landscape and varied consumer needs, IdeateLabs is set to introduce a series of new IP’s each designed to cater to a unique consumer base, the first of which is Alcohowl – India’s one and only platform for fine drinking experiences.

    Alcohowl follows the philosophy that fine drinking isn’t just about what’s in the bottle, but the story and soul behind every sip. Alcohowl aims at creating the perfect blend of alcohol related events, reviews, tastings and trends to give alcohol connoisseurs a different outlook on the art of fine drinking.

    Vrutika Dawda, Director, IdeateLabs calls it a “dynamic futuristic direction,” adding “At IdeateLabs we pride in our ability to combine content and consumer experience to deliver strong results, Alcohowl is one such example of that. It is a wholly niche space, but one that is far too overlooked. We’re in the midst of a cultural shift and as ones’ exposure to global culture and hospitality increases, the demand for unique avenues that provide such experiences will increase as well. Alcohowl is the first of its kind in this sunrise sector that is soon to witness a boom. We’re thrilled with the potential it offers and excited to see where we can take this.”

    Vrutika added, “We are committed towards creating communities led by strong content. As a company we intend to focus on community led marketing. Taking that into account we dipped into the fabulous talent pool at IdeateLabs, Pallavi Naidu, one of our own will be fronting Alcohowl as the CEO. With her intrinsic knowledge of the space and the consumer base we’re targeting as well as her exceptional instinct for success, Pallavi is sure to take Alcohowl to great heights.”

    Speaking of the platform, Pallavi Naidu, CEO, Alcohowl, said, “Alcohowl is all about the experience of fine drinking. We understand that while there are platforms that focus on food and beverage, none of them exclusively cater to alcohol connoisseurs. With Alcohowl, we not only intend to present them with a unique perspective, but also weave a story around their experience. It is about shifting away from the mundane and diving into a world of niche spirits and drinks. As a brand, Alcohowl will be present at two levels, as a digital platform creating custom content for the consumers in the form of our upcoming E-Magazine and branded videos and as an on-ground experiential platform providing curated experiences through special events and activities”

    Currently operating only in Mumbai, Alcohowl is rapidly expanding their presence, starting with Goa, Delhi and Bangalore. Alcohowl will soon be launching India’s first E-Magazine dedicated to fine drinking and partnering with brands and OTT players to create custom content.

  • Hindustan Times revs up love for Mumbai with #MumbaiMeriHai

    Hindustan Times revs up love for Mumbai with #MumbaiMeriHai

    MUMBAI: In the second installment of their popular campaign, Hindustan Times reignited every Mumbaikar's love for their city with #MumbaiMeriHai. While the first #MumbaiMeriHai campaign last year was a nostalgic collection of all things Mumbai, its follow up this year celebrates the feeling of belonging that binds all Mumbaikars to their city. The brand aimed to establish their market position as the mouthpiece for the city as well as its passionate citizens.

    The celebratory digital campaign, conceptualized by IdeateLabs, revered every Mumbaikar's affinity to the city by inviting citizens to share what makes them feel ‘Mumbai is not just where you live, but where you’ll always belong.’ #MumbaiMeriHai was initiated with an all-encompassing music video which captured the nuanced way of life in the city. It was accompanied by a contest which encouraged people to sing-along to the #MumbaiMeriHai theme song. Additionally, the campaign invited Mumbaikars to share their stories on what makes them belong to the city through pictures and videos. Both the contests received overwhelming support with Mumbaikars pouring their heart out for the city of their dreams. The best entries were showcased and awarded on Hindustan Time's print and digital platforms.

    #MumbaiMeriHai that celebrated the smallest of things which make Mumbai a city adored by millions earned the brand glory too. #MumbaiMeriHai's music video alone received over 3 million views as the catchy song struck a chord with Mumbaikars. Moreover, the campaign, with its interactive contests, received over 30 million impressions on social media and almost 500 contest entries.

    Prerna Jha, Senior Marketing Manager, Hindustan Times, says, “Amidst all the bustle of this fast-paced city, Mumbaikars make the city their own through different ways. Through this campaign, we are celebrating the little ties to this dream city that makes everyone say Mumbai Meri Hai. Our communication intent behind this campaign is to highlight how we have grown in this city, how our understanding of this city and its people has grown and as a result, we bring the city to our readers, unlike anybody else.”

    Mr. Ashish Rana, Business Head, IdeateLabs comments on the campaign's success,” Every Mumbaikar has a different story and perspective about the city. #MumbaiMeriHai gave them a chance to share what they love about Mumbai. The campaign resulted in a collective sharing of memories by the people who make the city their own. The idea that Mumbai embraces places and people and shapes them translated into social media and resonated with Mumbaikars, making the campaign a success."

    About IdeateLabs (http://ideatelabs.in/): IdeateLabs is a full-service digital marketing company with offices in Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai and a team of more than 100 Digital Marketing Professionals. With the chaotic overload of information in the digital world, Team Ideate recognizes the importance of creating relevant and interesting digital solutions. Finally, it benefits from a client roster that exceeds 50 well-known Indian and international names such as Sterling & Wilson, AutoDesk, Hiranandani Communities, Brand Factory, Future Brands, Edelweiss Tokio, Hafele, Kalpataru, Elica, Franklin Templeton to name a few.

  • IdeateLabs retains the digital mandate for RR Kabel with global expansion

    IdeateLabs retains the digital mandate for RR Kabel with global expansion

    MUMBAI: In a recent announcement, IdeateLabs, a Mumbai-based digital agency has retained its creative and digital duties for RR Kabel, a leading wire and cable manufacturer. IdeateLabs was awarded the extension after contesting a highly competitive multi-agency pitch. As a part of the mandate, IdeateLabs will continue to provide end to end digital marketing services including creative, social media and performance campaigns to RR Kabel. Also, the mandate has been expanded to handle other product categories like wires & cables, switches, switchgears, LED lights, fans etc. under the RR Global banner spreading across 80 countries in addition to India.

    Kirti Kabra, Director, RR Kabel commented on this association, “We are glad to extend our association with IdeateLabs as our digital partner. IdeateLabs comes with the right mix of strategic insights, digital expertise and in-depth knowledge of the category and markets we are operating in. Having conceptualized and executed some of the most innovative social media campaigns, we believe IdeateLabs will help us creatively expand our digital reach across the global market.”

    Reassuring their faith Christopher Higgins, Business Head, IdeateLabs said “It’s been a year of great account wins for us at IdeateLabs and we feel extremely honoured to be chosen to work on a brand like RR Kabel for the second year in a row. Their patience to get the right solution and appreciation for quality is something we have already enjoyed in the short span of working together. Together we have successfully delivered some great digital campaigns like the Bridging Distance, and UCT. Currently we are working on digital promotion of #AkalmandBanoSahiChuno video campaign featuring Akshay Kumar as well as rolling out AI-driven chatbots across 9 websites. We are extremely positive about this partnership and look forward to delivering more clutter-breaking campaigns and driving business growth across all digital marketing platforms for RR Kabel and RR Global”.

  • Brand Factory’s Raksha Bandhan ad all set to redefine sibling bond

    Brand Factory’s Raksha Bandhan ad all set to redefine sibling bond

    MUMBAI: Brand Factory, a fashion discount chain by Future Group, wants to make this Raksha Bandhan a unique experience for siblings. While the world focuses on highlighting just the sibling bond, Brand Factory took a different route to showcase not just the bond but how a brother plays a larger role in a sister’s life. The brand believes that there are unimaginable ways a brother supports a sister no matter how challenging and sometimes unachievable her dreams may seem.

    Hence, this Raksha Bandhan, Brand Factory has introduced the #BrotherLikeNoOther campaign. This campaign is its attempt to celebrate those brothers who help their sisters chase and achieve their dreams. Dreams that are often shunned by society, but how a brother will only encourage and coax his sister to chase her dreams.

    The campaign began during this week across the brand’s social media handles, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The concept of #BrotherLikeNoOther has been brought to life through a series of posts, contests and more that urge participants to share their experiences of how their brother has been a solid support system. The content connected well with audience which was proved by heart-touching sibling stories received on each post. The campaign was further amplified through FB posts which promoted Brand Factory gift cards. Through website integration purchasing gift cards became easy. At the very beginning of the launch, the campaign has received an exhilarating response of more than 6.5 million reach across its various social media platforms. 

    Simultaneously, mega influencers like Smriti Mandhana, Rajvee Gandhi to name a few and community pages like Awesome Things in India, Scrawled Stories will be joining the #BrotherLikeNoOther campaign soon.

    To break the monotony of the generic brother-sister rakhi commercials, here’s a fun and quirky one-minute video conceptualised by Publicis Ambience. The video explains, no matter how crazy, how many demands; a brother can fulfill his sister’s wishes because Brand Factory has a deal for every demand. The video is live on its social media platform and has crossed over 1.5 million views already. 

    Brand Factory chief marketing officer Roch D’Souza says, “During festivals and occasions Brand Factory would like to be more relevant through its offerings and fabulous discounts, to its customers. We had a holistic 360-degree communication approach for the campaign and have been getting immense responses via personal stories and visuals, through our campaign thought of #BrotherLikeNoOther. This campaign was extended to all our stores through the gifting options for a sister be it shoes, handbags, womenswear and has helped drive women walk-ins to our stores.”

    IdeateLabs business head Ashish Rana adds, “Our idea was to pay tribute to this great festival of Raksha Bandhan by highlighting the bigger role of brothers. And digital exploded the #BrotherLikeNoOther campaign by weaving a story around brothers who pushed their sisters to achieve their dreams. The content did work wonders as our social media handles were flooded with sibling stories. Now, we will take this campaign to the next level with digital influencers and community pages.”

    Commenting on the campaign, Publicis MD and chief creative officer for South Asia Bobby Pawar mentions, “Brand Factory is a brand that disrupts the category, so we came to the obvious conclusion, how can its advertising be otherwise? When convention dictates that you show good-looking people who ooze an ‘effortless’ ‘aspirational’ ‘youthy’ attitude, we went in the opposite direction.”

    Brand Factory is a chain of fashion discount stores with 72 outlets across 30 cities in India. It offers 200+ Indian and international fashion brands at 20-70 per cent discount, 365 days a year. It also offers a diverse range of merchandise at absolutely great prices in a refreshingly enjoyable ambience. Brand Factory stores include men’s formals, casuals, youth wear, women’s wear, sportswear, kids wear, footwear, accessories and more.

  • IdeateLabs beefs up leadership team with two senior appointments

    IdeateLabs beefs up leadership team with two senior appointments

    MUMBAI: Digital marketing agency IdeateLabs has appointed Ruchika Kumar and Pallavi Naidu as business heads at its Mumbai office. Together, they will focus on expanding the agency’s business verticals through geographies, managing project P&Ls, forging existing and new business partnerships, building digital brand strategy and innovating branded concepts across social platforms.

    Kumar’s key responsibilities involve creating and managing new digital assets and launching new IPs while amping up the white label content. Pallavi will engineer Ideatelabs’ growing overseas expansion in Singapore.

    IdeateLabs director Vrutika Dawda says, “I am delighted to welcome Ruchika and Pallavi on board. Together, they come with a rich experience spanning over a decade each across marketing, digital and broadcast media. Ruchika who was associated with Pepsi MTV Indies, will now develop and create new IPs and white label products for IdeateLabs, while Pallavi who was in Singapore for over a decade, working with agencies like O&M and Leo Burnett, will now focus on our geographic expansion.”

    Commenting on her new role Kumar said, “As building and running new businesses have been my forte, I’m glad to get the opportunity to create new digital assets and launch innovative IPs at IdeateLabs. Giving an idea or a brand’s promise a-live form and getting it closer to its customers in form is something I have always enjoyed and excelled at doing.”

    Naidu explains, “I’m excited to oversee IdeateLabs’ overseas expansion. And, in addition to spearheading the strategic vision of the agency across all verticals, I look forward to creating more industry leading work. Having worked with renowned brands across diverse geographies, I have gained significant insight into working in culturally diverse environments. I’m excited to work with the young professionals at IdeateLabs.”

    Vrutika further adds, “They will be pivotal in the expansion strategies of IdeateLabs. As an agency that’s fast growing we believe in empowering women to reach leadership positions, the idea is to develop and accelerate the careers of senior women in the advertising industry.”

    IdeateLabs is a full-service digital marketing company with offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Dubai. The agency benefits from a client roster that exceeds 50 well-known Indian and international names such as Sterling & Wilson, AutoDesk, Hiranandani Communities, Brand Factory, Future Brands, Edelweiss Tokio, Hafele, Kalpataru, Elica and Franklin Templeton among others.

  • RR Kabel tells you why UCT is important

    RR Kabel tells you why UCT is important

    MUMBAI: RR Kabel has launched its new campaign in continuation of its previous ad. Being the pioneer to introduce the patented Unilay Core Technology (UCT) to cables in India, RR Kabel has created a digital awareness activation about choosing wires with UCT.

    IdeateLabs made a series of videos by personifying electricity and UCT, and illustrating their friendship. The series starts with electricity’s search for his best friend, UCT, finally finding him at the RR Kabel factory. The videos that follow highlight the features of RR Kabel’s UCT, and how it helps provide safety, even as it saves on the power bills.

    The campaign was further amplified on all digital fronts with a novel version of the story going up on a new interactive microsite that gave users an immersive experience.

    RR Kabel director Kirti Kabra says, “Electrical safety is a vital issue, but is often neglected. Thus, we introduced Unilay Core Technology in India. This campaign helped us spread awareness about the need, importance and benefits of using the next-gen UCT cables in day-to-day life. This association led us to reach the relevant target audience.”

    The campaign has received over 32,000 social media engagements and over 34 lakh video views across online platforms. Even celebrities like Rannvijay Singh, Saina Nehwal and Bani J have expressed their joy about the ‘union’ of electricity & UCT.

    IdeateLabs business head Chris Higgins adds, “Our challenge was to introduce the brand’s innovative technology and make people understand its importance. In a low-involvement category, where grabbing the viewer’s attention is the crucial part, our strategy was to come up with interesting short videos.”