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TAM report: Top 10 sectors contributed 95 per cent of Jan-Jun’23 music genre ads
Mumbai: TAM India has released a report on advertising on music genre for the period Jan-Jun 2023.
Both H1 2023 observed nine per cent growth compared to H1 2022, but while comparing with Jan-Jun’21, the ad volumes dropped by two per cent in H1 2023 in the music genre.
Food & beverages, personal care/personal hygiene & household products retained their first, second & third positions respectively during Jan-Jun’23 compared to Jan-Jun’22.
‘Auto’ was the only newly entered sector in the top 10 list of sectors during Jan-Jun’23.
The top 10 sectors together contributed 95 per cent share of ad volumes in music genre during Jan-Jun’23.
Toilet/floor cleaners ascended to first position during Jan-Jun’23 compared to Jan-Jun’22. Antiseptic creams/liquids & hair removers were the only new entrants in Jan-Jun’23 over Jan-Jun’22. Three out of the top 10 categories belonged to the food & beverages sector in Jan-Jun’23.
Reckitt Benckiser (India) & Hindustan Unilever switched their positions during Jan-Jun’23 with Reckitt Benckiser (India) leading the list and had 27 per cent share of ad volumes. The top 10 advertisers together added 70 per cent share of ad volumes during Jan-Jun’23. Wipro & Colgate Palmolive India were the only new entrants in Jan-Jun’23 over Jan-Jun’22. Apart from Hindustan Lever, Pepsi Co & ITC all the advertisers in the top 10 list observed positive rank shift in Jan-Jun’23.
Apart from Maaza, all the brands mentioned in the top 10 list belonged to Reckitt Benckiser (India). The top 10 Brands contributed 18 per cent share of television ad volumes.
During Jan-Jun’23, the toilet soaps category experienced the most substantial increase in ad seconds, doubling its growth, followed by toilet/floor cleaners with a 77 per cent growth compared to Jan-Jun’22. Among the top 10 growing categories, Home Insecticides recorded a remarkable surge, growing by six times, while antiseptic creams/liquids and condoms each saw their growth triple, with a three-fold increase.
During Jan-Jun’23, (Hindi + English) music was the leading subgenre for advertising with 34 per cent share of ad volumes. The top five channel subgenres accounted 80 per cent share of ad volumes during Jan-Jun’23.
Brands
Uniqlo India signs Jasprit Bumrah as brand endorser
Cricketing star fronts new LifeWear campaign highlighting comfort and simplicity.
MUMBAI: Jasprit Bumrah just bowled a perfect yorker into fashion because when the fastest bowler in the world picks Uniqlo, even off-field style gets a pace attack. Uniqlo India has roped in Indian cricket icon Jasprit Bumrah as its brand endorser, kicking off the partnership with a fresh campaign that brings the brand’s LifeWear philosophy to life, clothing engineered for simplicity, quality and effortless comfort in daily routines.
The 30-second film shows Bumrah in relaxed, everyday moments away from the crease highlighting how the AIRism Oversized T-shirt slips seamlessly into his off-field life. The narrative quietly mirrors his journey as a fast bowler, built on consistency, instinct and the kind of fit that feels right from the first wear and only gets better with time.
Jasprit Bumrah said, “In my day-to-day life, I prefer clothing that feels comfortable and effortless, especially when I’m spending time off the field. That’s why I’m happy to be partnering with Uniqlo, the brand’s approach to everyday clothing feels like a natural extension to my personal style.”
Uniqlo India marketing director Nidhi Rastogi added, “We are proud to partner with cricket world champion Jasprit Bumrah and welcome him to the Uniqlo family. His focus on excellence, authenticity and quiet confidence reflects the essence of Uniqlo’s LifeWear philosophy.”
The campaign is now live across digital channels, social media, in-store displays and outdoor platforms, with the film and imagery rolling out alongside the announcement.
In a world where pace often means rushing, Bumrah and Uniqlo are reminding everyone that the best things in life and on the body come from calm, consistent comfort that simply shows up every day and gets the job done.
