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TV grows by 57.6 per cent, Internet saw 4.5 per cent increase in ad spends: Nielsen report
MUMBAI: Nielsen has released its Global Adview Pulse for the Q3-2014. The report puts out the latest figures on the state of the advertising market across traditional and new media platforms, globally.
The biggest take away from the report was that the Asia Pacific ad spend picked up speed in Q3. Global advertising spending rose 3.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2013, closing the first three quarters of 2013 also at 3.2 per cent. Asia Pacific’s powerhouse ad market expanded further, growing by 7.0 per cent for the period January to September. China (up 16.7 per cent), Indonesia (22.1 per cent), and Malaysia (15.7 per cent) contributed to the growth, with the largest decline within the region seen in Australia and South Korea (both down by 2.9 per cent for the year – to date).
As per the report, Television continues to be the favorite medium through which advertisers attempt to reach their consumers, commanding a 57.6 per cent share of all spending and growing 4.3 per cent. Display Internet, though representing a smaller share of spends at 4.5 percent grew significantly by 32.4 percent. Nielsen points out that the one area in which Internet shows its might is in that of multi-screen advertising, which involves media buys that extend across web, mobile and more.
Outdoor too saw an increase of 5.1 per cent while newspapers, magazine, cinema and radio saw a dip in the ad spend figured. Newspapers saw the biggest dip with 2.2 per cent followed by cinema with 1.3 per cent. The reason for the same is that advertisers increasingly continue to move their ad budgets to both television and display Internet.
Industry & Services and FMCG advertising continued their reign as the macro sectors with the highest percentage growth during the first three quarters of 2013. The Industry & Services macro sector, driven by advertising in the Property category, saw an impressive 33.9 percent increase in the Asia Pacific, while the sector dropped by 5.7 per cent in North America (mostly due to US election advertising, which took place in Q3-2012).
Automotive advertisers put on the brakes globally, cutting ad spend by 1.9 per cent for the year-to-date. Automotive advertisers in Europe cut budgets by 11.2 per cent, while advertisers in the Asia Pacific reduced spending by 6.8 per cent.
As global economy stabilises and sees a better prospect and Asia Pacific’s ad market continues to gain momentum, the information and measurement company plans to keep a check on the global advertising market and its growth trajectory.
Brands
Lovetc appoints Tamannaah Bhatia as brand face
Ananya Birla’s premium colour cosmetics line gears up for strong second year with 30 per cent monthly growth and fresh face category launch.
MUMBAI: Lovetc is tinting its success story with a starry new shade Tamannaah Bhatia has just been named the face of Ananya Birla’s premium beauty brand. As the colour cosmetics label under Birla Cosmetics completes a vibrant first year in April 2026, it is entering its second chapter with impressive momentum. The brand has delivered 30 per cent month-on-month growth, expanded thoughtfully into offline and quick-commerce channels, and built a loyal following through a digital-first approach mixed with genuine consumer connections.
Priced between Rs 650 and Rs 1,850, Lovetc focused its debut portfolio on lips and eyes categories. Hero products such as Tint, Talk, Etc Radiant Glow Hydrating Tint (SPF 30 PA++), Pout, Perfect, Etc Matte Bullet Lipstick, and Melt, Miracle, Etc Treatment Oil-Infused Lip Balm quickly won hearts. Early shoppers showed strong purchase intent, with average order values ranging from Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,800 and an average of two items per transaction, signalling healthy basket-building and repeat purchases.
The brand made its mark in key metros including Mumbai, NCR, Chennai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Patiala, Ludhiana, and Cochin, while Tier-2 cities surprised with robust demand and loyalty. On the distribution side, Lovetc entered 90 offline retail doors in year one and is on track to cross 150 doors by Q2 2026, choosing each outlet carefully to match its premium positioning.
To mark the milestone, Lovetc is stepping into the face category with the launch of Ace, Face, Etc 4K Blur Matte Foundation in eight shades tailored for diverse Indian skin tones. Additional innovations like the multi-purpose The Etc stick and longwear lip tint Love Bites are also in the pipeline.
Tamannaah Bhatia, known for her pan-India appeal across films and her authentic love for beauty, brings cultural relevance and credibility to the brand. Ananya Birla, founder of Birla Cosmetics, said, “Year Two is going to be big. The brief for every new launch remains the same: Does it perform? Is it playful? Is it kind to the person wearing it? Performance, playfulness, and kindness that is the promise we intend to keep. Bringing Tamannaah on board feels especially pertinent because she brings together an authentic love for beauty with a connection that cuts across audiences and geographies.”
Tamannaah Bhatia added, “I have always loved beauty as a form of self-expression, and what drew me to Lovetc is that it feels playful, thoughtful, and modern at the same time. I am excited to be the face of a brand that is creating products with both performance and personality.”
With deliberate growth, quality-focused retail expansion, and a celebrity partner who genuinely connects with beauty lovers nationwide, Lovetc is blending performance with personality in a market hungry for thoughtful premium options. As it steps into year two, the brand is proving that in beauty, the right tint can make everything glow a little brighter. Delhi, Mumbai, or a Tier-2 favourite Lovetc is colouring India’s beauty shelves with confidence and charm.
