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Preethi Mariappan’s five ways of social transformation
GOA: While the marketing world at large is talking about how it is necessary for brands to be on social, Razorfish- Germany executive director Preethi Mariappan thinks it is time for brands to transform. In the ninth edition of GoaFest an interesting point of view that was discussed across various sessions was the need to blend creativity with social communications.
According to Mariappan, it is essential for brands to sit down and understand what type of ideas can go places in the digital space. She believes that 2014 is the age of social relevance. Elaborating more on this, Mariappan listed out five things Razorfirsh keeps in mind while rolling out a social media campaign.
Take a look…
Get content right
If brands want to get noticed on social the first thing that it needs to work on is, play with content. On social, narrative style of content works best. Brands just don’t need to create content that is sharable, what it needs to focus more is on the relevance of it. Apart from this, brands need to develop content that is relevant for multiple channels.
Involve influencers aggressively
Mariappan believes that today, all life experiences are amplified. Social has gone ahead to become a part of everyone’s life. Brands need to work realistically and take into consideration these aspects carefully. Identifying the right associates on social can bring on some great results. Influencers on social media can help brands get impressive results.
Recongise ‘Fandom’
“Behind every like, there is a real fan with a brand story to share,” said Mariappan. Fandom actually makes a brand a hero on social. If a brand really wants to make that difference in its communication what it needs to work on is appreciating the fans it has. It is all about weaving good connections.
Give consumers memorable experiences
Mariappan thinks it is time for brands to give consumers memorable experiences when on social. At the end of every communication consumers should have something to takeaway. If brands want to generate talks it has to give consumers an experience worth remembering. Social transformation can trigger with this never before seen experiences.
Bet high on social data
It is high time to take the power of social data seriously. If numbers generated by social media platforms are taken into consideration much before the campaign the results could be astonishing. When the right idea hits on social platform the results generated thereby is remarkable.
Social transformation cannot generate visibility but soon it looks like leads can be created by brands. All just a click away!
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Dettol launches new emotional campaign for Antiseptic Liquid
Heartfelt film celebrates mother’s instinct with the tagline “Nothing protects like Mom & Dettol.”
MUMBAI: Dettol has found the perfect formula for its latest campaign, a generous mix of maternal love and antiseptic care that’s sure to tug at every Indian heartstring. The iconic germ protection brand has rolled out a touching new campaign for Dettol Antiseptic Liquid built around the universal truth of a mother’s instinctive care. The film brings to life the simple yet powerful idea: “Nothing protects like Mom & Dettol.”
Set against the lively chaos of a shaadi ka ghar, the story follows a young boy who hurts himself but puts on a brave face to hide his pain. The moment he reaches his mother, she instinctively senses something is wrong. As she gently tends to his wound with Dettol Antiseptic Liquid, his guard drops, leading to a tender role reversal where the child ends up comforting his mother. The film ends with the poignant line, “Apnon ki suraksha ka mazboot sahara.”
The campaign reinforces Dettol’s timeless place in Indian homes as a reassuring companion in moments of vulnerability. It was conceptualised and written by Prasoon Joshi
, with an original track composed by Vishal Khurana K, sung by Javed Ali, and lyrics by Prasoon Joshi. Amit Sharma directed the film.
Reckitt EVP regional director for South Asia Gaurav Jain said the campaign captures the deep emotional bond between a mother’s instinct and Dettol’s protection. “This campaign encapsulates that delicate, human truth, a mother senses hurt even before it is spoken, and Dettol strengthens her ability to respond with care and confidence,” he noted.
Prasoon Joshi added, “When a child is hurt, the first instinct is to reach for their mother, their ultimate safe space. And in that moment, the mother turns to Dettol, something she trusts to protect what matters most.”
As the flagship product in the Dettol portfolio, the Antiseptic Liquid continues to offer unmatched protection for cuts and wounds, standing shoulder to shoulder with mothers through life’s small scrapes and bigger worries.
In a world full of flashy advertisements, Dettol has quietly reminded us once again that the strongest protection often comes wrapped in the simplest, most heartfelt moments, the kind only a mother and a trusted bottle of Dettol can provide.
