Quantum Brief – Page 215

Storyboard18 Exclusive: Dettol and Durex-maker Reckitt Benckiser India calls for media pitch

Canal+, Havas and Lagardère are currently experiencing strong growth in an international context marked by numerous investment opportunities.(Representative Image: AbsolutVision via Unsplash)

FMCG major Reckitt Benckiser that owns brands like Dettol and Durex has called for a media review, the account size is estimated at Rs 500 crore.

#TBH: Digital news publishers’ big chase for elusive revenue

While the US media body has been quick to perceive the fresh threat to their business, AI could open another battle front for digital news publishers in India as well. (Representative Image: Clay Banks via Unsplash)

By the end of this year, digital media will overtake TV ad spends cornering 40 percent ad share. This will increase further to 45 percent by 2024. But even with advertising money rapidly shifting from print and TV to digital, online news publishers in India are a discontented lot faced with the challenge of building sustainable businesses.

Why nostalgia works in advertising?

Nostalgia marketing can be particularly effective in reaching multiple generations. By tapping into elements of the past that resonate with different age groups, brands can create a sense of shared experience that crosses generational lines. By using nostalgia, brands have created campaigns that connect with both older and younger generations and create a sense of shared experience. (Image source: Parle-G - Parel Products, Coca-Cola - Jonathan Borba via Unsplash, Apple ad - YouTube)

Being powerfully associated with positive effects on consumers’ psychological well-being, the integration of nostalgia in brand marketing increases feelings of social connectedness and divulges a sense of meaning and purpose.

Biz Moves: Havas and Tonic bag big business

Puma India has roped in Havas Media Group India as the media agency on record (AOR). Here, the agency will oversee the entire offline and online media service suite including digital, television, print, radio, out-of-home (OOH) and cinema mediums for Puma. (Representative Image: Louis Hansel via Unsplash)

Keep up with all the key business wins and the account movements.

Goafest 2023: Mullen LoweLintas, Wunderman Thompson, McCann make a comeback at the festival

To increase participation and engagement this year, the committee has also launched ‘Goacast’ which is GoaFest’s official podcast. The podcast will offer exclusive interviews and scoops daily from prominent personalities of the industry. (Image sourced via GoaFest website. Created by ChatGPT)

Goafest 2023 will be held on 24th, 25th and 26th May at Grand Hyatt, Bambolim, Goa. The fest will also witness the 54th edition of the ABBY’s.

P&G India achieves 50 percent representation of female directors behind the camera for brand ads

Initial partners include Easterseals, Gold House, The Latinx House, NAACP, Sundance Institute, and Yuvaa. (Representative image by Jon Tyson via Unsplash)

The company achieved the milestone one year ahead of the commitment timeline of 2024, now focused on sustaining impact.

Tonic Worldwide wins creative mandate for L’Oréal Paris

Caratlane had reported turnover of Rs 2,177 crore in Financial Year 2023 against Rs 1,267 crore in Financial year 2022.(Representational image by Chris Liverani via Unsplash)

Tonic Worldwide’s specialist arm GIPSI along with their e-commerce knowledge will play an important role in creating a fruitful partnership.

Byju’s recent trouble with ED searches, complaints against advertising; Brand gone bad?

During the search, various incriminating documents and digital data was seized, the ED stated on its official Twitter handle. (Images sourced via Twitter)

From ED searches to complaints against its advertising, Byju’s has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Storyboard18 finds out more.

Havas Media Group wins sportswear major Puma’s media business

The German-headquartered sports brand seeks to further solidify its prominence across media platforms via strategic media engagements. (Still from an ad)

Puma India has roped in Havas Media Group India as the Media agency on record (AOR). The agency will oversee the entire offline and online media service suite.

PHDCCI launches Centre of Excellence in Green Hydrogen, recognises trailblazing Indian enterprises and individuals

This Seminar was led by experts from India and Germany and was an informative session for MSMEs and the other stakeholders in the energy ecosystem to build their understanding of the green Hydrogen sector, its technicalities, supply and demand, potential opportunities, and the developments in India and around the world.

The Centre of Excellence recognises contributions of individuals and enterprises revolutionising the renewable energy landscape.