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Something out of nothing: Rob Middleton
MUMBAI: Speaking at the PromaxBDA 2012 held in Mumbai on 23 and 24 May, Astro creative director Rob Middleton enthralled the audience with a stimulating presentation on the topic ‘Something out of nothing‘. The session focused on creating good quality engaging creative on tight budgets.
According to Middleton, “There are four pre-requisites to a good television promo. Content, communication, chop (the editing) and copyright. The biggest television taboo would be a lack of belief in self.” He firmly supports the belief that whatever a channel or brand does, if done properly, can be used a tool for mini-positioning. This helps create brand presence and map it in the consumer‘s psyche over a period of time.
What a brand‘s logo stands for, bear more importance than how it looks. A brand‘s manner of communication is as important as its ‘look‘ in the market space in order to leave an impression on the consumer‘s mind. In this case, the communication objective should be to leave an impression through effective expression.
In case the budgets do not permit the extravagance one would want, one may use techniques like type face and simple graphics to make interesting promos. The use of animation takes the production to a different level while maintaining the budget limits.
Music is another element that can be used to enhance a promo. Experts believe that nearly 80 per cent the audience‘s reaction on a promo is through its music. More than music, it is the sound that it used. A clever assortment of everyday sounds can make for a very good audio piece. The trick is to synchronies the audio with the video and the context of the communication. A seamless integration of the four elements makes for a good promo.
Humour always sells, he added. Infusing humour in the promos not only makes for a good viewing, but also helps brand recall. It is common knowledge that commercial with a humourous twist are faster in catching the audiences‘ fancy and may even be the topic for discussion. All this contributes to establishing a brand in the consumer‘s life.
Lastly, he said that investing in technology makes sense as it helps reduce cost in the long run. With technology emerging as an ally, the avenues of creativity are ever increasing.
Brands
Raj Cooling Systems launches Agreyas appliances brand
Emraan Hashmi named brand ambassador for consumer appliance push.
MUMBAI: A company known for cooling solutions is now heating up its ambitions in the home appliances market. Raj Cooling Systems Pvt. Ltd. has launched a new consumer appliances brand, Agreyas, marking its entry into India’s rapidly expanding home appliances sector valued at more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The move represents a strategic diversification for the company, which has traditionally focused on cooling solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Through Agreyas, the firm plans to tap into growing consumer demand for energy efficient and technology driven household appliances.
To build brand visibility, Agreyas has appointed Emraan Hashmi as its brand ambassador. The campaign has been developed under the banner of Zoommantra Productions, with actor and filmmaker Rohit Roy contributing to the creative direction.
The brand’s initial portfolio will include mid premium air conditioners, washing machines, geysers and other white goods designed to cater to modern Indian households seeking efficient and reliable appliances.
Raj Cooling Systems, founder and chairman Kalpesh Ramoliya said the launch aligns with the company’s broader expansion plans.
“The launch of Agreyas is in line with our vision to build a strong presence in India’s consumer electronics and home appliances market. The brand has been developed as a standalone identity to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers,” he said.
Hashmi said the collaboration comes at a time when Indian buyers are increasingly looking for innovative and functional home solutions.
“I’m looking forward to working with Agreyas at a time when consumers are seeking more innovative and efficient home products. The brand reflects changing consumer behaviour around functionality, innovation and ease of use,” he said.
Raj Cooling Systems plans to invest around 10 million dollars in developing the brand, with an additional 5 million dollars earmarked over the next three to five years for product development and distribution expansion.
Agreyas will follow a multi channel distribution approach, selling through online platforms, retail outlets and dealer networks aimed at both urban and semi urban markets across India.
With the launch, the company is positioning Agreyas as a standalone consumer facing brand while continuing to leverage its existing manufacturing, engineering and research capabilities built through its core cooling solutions business.
