Kids
Disney into heavyweight marketing to support Disney XD
MUMBAI: Disney has unveiled a heavyweight marketing campaign to support the launch of its new boy-focused and girl-inclusive channel, Disney XD, on 31 August.
The fully integrated campaign includes Disney XD spots on television, outdoor marketing, cinema postcards and grassroots experiential events with a key focus on digital media to drive engagement with the brand amongst its key audience of kids aged 6-14 years.
The cornerstone of the online activity will be a futuristic ‘Ultimate Gamer Challenge‘ which will run on the gaming site, Miniclip.com from 20 August. This will consist of a series of skill-based games, themed around show character Aaron Stone, and will allow kids to go head-to-head with their peers in a number of linked challenges. In addition, messenger icons can be unlocked after each mini-game for kids to share with friends.
This will be supported by innovation-augmented reality which allows kids to gain access to exclusive Disney XD and Aaron Stone content using their webcam. In addition, an expandable version of MSN Messenger will keep them informed of all the latest launch news with weekly video content planned while Aaron Stone branded in-skyscraper games and rich media will run on sites including WWE, CN, Nick and CITV.
A targeted TV campaign will hit screens from 10 August – 20 September across Nick, Nick Toons, CN, CN Too, Boomerang, CITV, along with Sky Sports, UK Dave, Sky 1, E4 and T4.
Press activity will include four-page gatefolds, page ads, IFC and OBC running throughout August and September in gaming and extreme sport titles including Gamesmaster, Official Nintendo, Power Station, X 360, Match, Sidewalk and Ride.
In cinemas, 570 six-sheets will land in 203 cinemas from 20 August for two weeks as well as 600,000 postcards in 300 cinemas. The reverse side of the postcard features the framing device that will be used for the augmented reality promo.
The outdoor campaign will comprise 2,500 roadside six-sheets nationwide with 75 digital mall six-sheets.
Experiential marketing comes via a partnership with England Beach Soccer – the official governing body of the sport, with a beach soccer road show taken to various urban locations throughout the UK, culminating in an event on London‘s Oxford Street on 29 August.
Says Disney Channels UK executive director marketing Nicole Morse, “Since Disney XD is built around what kids, particularly boys, told us they wanted to see from a TV channel- that is gaming, sports and humour – it was crucial that the integrated launch campaign reached them in environments that resonated with them. The campaign‘s interactivity is key in ensuring kids can engage with the new brand for a significant amount of time, with the scale and aspirational media choices‘ delivering the message that Disney XD is a channel for them.”
Kids
Sony YAY! launches ‘House of Masti’ to celebrate 20 years of Shin chan
Comedian Kiku Sharda joins the fun with a special rap track as the mischievous icon returns to Indian TV.
MUMBAI: Shin chan is back and this time, he’s bringing the whole house of masti with him! Sony YAY!, India’s leading kids’ entertainment channel, has unveiled ‘House of Masti’, a specially curated programming block to mark 20 years of the iconic animated series Shin chan on Indian television. The campaign transforms the beloved character’s mischievous world into a fresh, high-energy viewing experience. It features new episodes, fan-favourite moments, and themed programming stunts, all designed to stand out from regular broadcasts.
Adding extra sparkle to the celebration, popular comedian Kiku Sharda has joined the campaign. He anchors the integration with a lively rap track titled ‘Shin chan ka YAY! Dhamaal’, infusing contemporary music and humour into the beloved series.
Sony YAY! business head of kids and animation Ambesh Tiwari said, “Over the past 20 years, Shin chan has built a strong and enduring connection with audiences in India. With ‘House of Masti’, we are celebrating this milestone through a differentiated, campaign-led experience. Kiku Sharda and the rap track add a fun, high-energy layer that will resonate with today’s kids and families.”
Starting 27 April, viewers can enjoy the World Television Premiere of Shin chan along with new episodes and an exciting lineup of blockbuster movies on Sony YAY!.
By blending nostalgia with fresh, engaging content, Sony YAY! is ensuring that the cheeky, laughter-filled adventures of Shin chan continue to entertain and connect with new generations across the country.
In a world full of serious cartoons, Shin chan remains delightfully naughty and with ‘House of Masti’, Sony YAY! is making sure his brand of chaos stays as fresh and fun as ever. Get ready for some serious masti!
