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Amazon, Wipro enter top 5 in BARC advertiser data week 34
MUMBAI: It was an interesting week 34. A lot of positions changed, newer brands in the top list and some that topped last week, were out from the eminent list.
The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has released its data for last week’s top advertisers and brands between 18 August to 24 August 2018.
The data is a reflection of top 10 advertiser and brands across genre on Indian television (U+R) : 2+ Individuals.
The data demonstrates ads that were inserted the most in week 34 of 2018.
Top Advertisers:
Nothing much has changed this week in the advertising domain on television as most advertisers retained their last week’s position.
For week 33, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) retained its position as the top advertiser and led with 158242 ad insertions on television. HUL’s products include foods, beverages, cleaning agents, personal care products and water purifiers.
Reckitt Benckiser Ltd, maker of Dettol, Veet, Durex condoms, Strepsils, Air Wick, Harpic retained its last week’s second position with 86768 ad insertions.
Kolkata based ITC Ltd was at third position this week with 45703 ad insertions. ITC has a diversified business that includes fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), hotels, paperboards and packaging, agri business and information technology.
This was followed by Dairy Milk manufacturer Cadbury India with 28107 ad insertions
FMCG company Wipro entered the top 5 advertisers list after a hiatus of several months. Wipro inserted its ads 25650 times in week 33.
Top Brands:
The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare that been in the top two list for last few weeks, didn’t make it in the top 10 most advertised brand this week.
Santoor sandal and turmeric soap retained its last week’s top position and was advertised the most in week 33 with 14085 ad insertions.
E-commerce major Amazon entered the top 5 list to become the second most advertised brand ahead of the festive season with 12873 ad insertions.
Toilet cleaner Harpic, from the house of Reckitt Benckiser entered the top 5 list and became the third most advertised brand with 11992 ad insertions followed by policybazaar.com with 11891 ad insertions.
The state of Kerala that was heavily flooded over the last few weeks saw help coming in from all sectors and stature of people. Brands, networks, broadcasters, all came in with a lending hand to help the victims start a new life and raise donations. Star India collaborated with various actors to announce the help and urge people to join in and donate for #AllForKerala.
The initiative ended up making Star network the fifth most advertised on television screens with ad insertions of 11138.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
