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TAM AdEx Report: Hindi movies had highest share of ad volumes of 43 per cent
Mumbai: TAM AdEx has released its half-yearly report for advertising in the movie genre for the period Jan-Jun’ 23. As per the ad volume trends of the news genre, there was a four per cent rise in Jan-Jun’23 compared to Jan-Jun’22. In Jan-Jun’23, ad volumes on movie genre increased by five per cent compared to Jan-Jun’21. May’23 observed the highest share of ad volume of 18 per cent for the period of Jan-Jun’23.
Jan-Jun’21 and Jan-Jun’23 both had a 21 per cent share of ad volumes for the movie genre, whereas, Jan-Jun’22 had the highest share of other genres of 80 per cent.
Amongst the top five subgenres of the movie genre, Hindi movies had the highest share of ad volumes in Jan-Jun’23 of 43 per cent. The top five subgenres retained their respective positions during Jan-Jun’23 compared to Jan-Jun’22. The top five subgenres accounted for more than 75 per cent share of ad volumes during both periods.
As per the tally of categories, advertisers and brands in the news genre (H1’21-22-23), the count of categories in the movie genre witnessed a growth of one per cent in H1’23 over H1’22. The count of advertisers in the movie genre increased by one per cent in H1’23 over H1’21.
The top three sectors retained their respective positions during Jan-Jun’23 compared to Jan-Jun’22. Banking/Finance/Investment was the only new entrant in the Top 10 Sectors during Jan-Jun’23 compared to Jan-Jun’22. The top 10 sectors together added 92 per cent share of ad volumes during Jan-Jun’23.
In terms of leading categories, toilet soaps secured first position with eight per cent share of ad volumes in Jan-Jun’23. Biscuits was the new entrant in the top 10 categories with three per cent share of ad volumes in Jan-Jun’23. Four out of the top 10 categories belonged to food & beverages (F&B) sector during Jan-Jun’23. The top 10 categories in Jan-Jun’23 together added 38 per cent share of ad volumes.
Amongst the top-growing categories, 125+ categories registered positive growth. Toilet soaps observed the highest increase in ad secondages, followed by ecom-gaming during Jan-Jun’23 compared to Jan-Jun’22 in the movie genre. In terms of growth % among the top 10 categories, home insecticides witnessed the highest growth of 8 Times followed by two-wheelers with two times growth.
When it comes to the leading advertisers in Jan-Jun’23, Hindustan Lever was the leading advertiser with a 15 per cent share of ad volumes, followed by Reckitt Benckiser (India) with an 11 per cent share. Godrej Consumer Products ascended to the third position in Jan-Jun’23 compared to Jan-Jun’22. Pepsi Co and Procter & Gamble Home Products were the new entrants during Jan-Jun’23 compared to Jan-Jun’22.
As per the exclusive advertisers in the movie genre, 20+ advertisers were present exclusively in the movie genre during Jan-Jun’23. Bosna Digital Entertainment was the top exclusive advertiser in the movie genre followed by My Vishwa Technologies.
When it comes to the leading Brands in Jan-Jun’23, Glow & Lovely Advanced Multivitamin ascended to the top position. Close Up Ever Fresh, Santoor Sandal and Turmeric, Colgate Dental Cream & Maaza were the new entrants during Jan-Jun’23 compared to Jan-Jun’22. Dettol Toilet Soaps descended to the third position during Jan-Jun’23, after leading the list of the top 10 brands in Jan-Jun’22. Harpic Power Plus 10x Max Clean retained its second position during Jan-Jun’23 compared to Jan-Jun’22.
As per the report, prime time was the most preferred time-band in the movie genre, followed by afternoon and morning time bands. Prime time, afternoon, and morning time bands together added 64 per cent share of ad volumes.
When it comes to the ad size in the movie genre in Jan-Jun’22-23, 20-40 sec ad size in this genre witnessed one per cent growth in ad volumes compared to Jan-Jun’22. Ad commercials of 20-40 seconds were most preferred for advertising on movie channels during both periods.
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
