Step 1: Log on to www.themediaant.com
Step 2: Click on the media vertical you want. (You can also select cross verticals)
Step 3: Select the media option you want
Step 5: Select the platforms you wish to target.
Step 6: Select the platforms you wish to target.
Step 7: Click on the Bag to see your saved media.
Step 8: Use advanced filters to customize. (Days, Ad Length, Targeting etc.) or you can also use the bulk edit option.
Step 9: Click on ‘Save to Dashboard’.
Step 10: The selected campaign will be saved to your dashboard.
Step 11: You can choose what you would like to do next with the saved campaign from the options provided.
Option 1:
You can send an email to help@themediaant.com with the requirement or alternatively, you can call us on 080-67415510 for telephonic assistance (Office timings: Monday – Friday 10.00 am – 6.00 pm)
Option 2:
You can also reach out to us for offline planning, there are two distinct options
- Excel plan – Rs 999 /- (Includes data up to 100 rows, turnaround time – 1 day)
2. 360-degree marketing plan – 9999 /- (Includes a PPT plan, with one revision allowed)
Option 1:
You can send an email to help@themediaant.com with the requirement or alternatively, you can call us on 080-67415510 for telephonic assistance (Office timings: Monday – Friday 10.00 am – 6.00 pm)
Option 2:
You can also reach out to us for offline planning, there are two distinct options
- Excel plan – Rs 999 /- (Includes data up to 100 rows, turnaround time – 1 day)
B) 360-degree marketing plan – 9999 /- (Includes a PPT plan, with one revision allowed)
FAQ's on execution
Step 1 – Download an excel file of the media options using the steps mentioned in How to Download/Email Rates.
Step 2 – Share the campaign details or the downloaded file by writing to us at help@themediaant.com and our team will get in touch with you for further assistance.
Step 1 – Add the media options to your bag using the steps mentioned in How to Download/Email Rates.
Step 2 – Click on Pay.
Step 3 – A member from the client servicing team will get touch with you within 24 hours for further assistance.
A Tentative Log Report will be shared on a daily basis so you can hear their Ads live. Also, a Broadcast Certificate will be shared at the end of the campaign, channels provide a Broadcast Certificate with the exact timings of the Ads aired. The Broadcast Certificate is generated on the last date of every month.
A Tentative Log Report will be shared on a daily basis so you can hear their Ads live. Also, a Broadcast Certificate will be shared at the end of the campaign, radio stations provide a Broadcast Certificate with the exact timings of the Ads aired. The Broadcast Certificate is generated on the last date of every month.
A reporting sheet will be shared with you. The reporting sheet will include the deliverables of your ad. Click here to view a sample sheet. Most platforms will also provide you with a screenshot of the ad live on their platform.
Pre-Execution | ||
Steps | Responsibility | Timeline |
Campaign Confirmation/Final Plan | Client | 4-5 days before live date |
Sharing of Artwork | Client | 4-5 days before live date |
Company Documents – Link (GST, PAN, TAN, Company registration certificate & Invoicing name and address) | Client | 4-5 days before live date |
Payment Processing – 100% advance | Client | 3-4 days before live date |
Lead Time | TMA | 1-2 working days |
Post Execution | ||
Steps | Responsibility | Timeline |
Proof of Execution/Execution report | TMA | On the first day of the campaign |
Campaign Monitoring | TMA | During campaign dates |
Campaign Results | TMA | 1-2 working days |
Step 1 – Click on “Become Agency Partner” under the about us section. The about us section can be found by scrolling down to the bottom of your screen.
Step 2 – Click on the “Joint Now Button”.
Step 3 – Fill in the required details. Our concerned team will connect with you within 24-48 hours to complete the registration process.
FAQ's on rate
Step 1 – Open the Media Page and click Select. The Media option gets added to the Bag.
Step 2 – Click on the Bag.
Step 3 – Select the target filters as per your requirement and then Save to Dashboard.
Step 4 – Go to your Dashboard by clicking on the Profile Icon
Step 5 – You will see your campaign there. Click on the 3 dots on the right-hand side
Step 6 – Click Download/Email
Step 1: Log on to www.themediaant.com
Step 2: Click on dashboard
Step 3: Select the campaign you wish to move forward with
Step 4: Click on the three dots and select pay and make the payment
How to get the best rates for buying Media Space: A step by step guide
Step 1: Log on to www.themediaant.com
Step 2: In the top right corner click Search. For example, if you want to search for rates for buying media space on Zee TV, type that in the search area (red circle).
Step 3: On the specific page of the selected media channel (For Example: Zee TV), click on select. Once the select button is clicked on, then it is added to your Bag
Step 4: Click on the Bag to see your saved media
Step 5: Use advanced filters to customize. (Days, Ad Length, Targeting etc.)
When in Doubt or have any questions ?? Get in touch with us by clicking here
If you would like to get the most bang for your buck, through our customized services, select one of our special requirement plans by clicking here
Steps
- Open the Media Page and click Select. The Media option gets added to the Bag
- Click on the Bag
- Make any changes required and then Save to Dashboard
- Go to your Dashboard by clicking on the Profile Icon
- You will see your campaign there. Click on the 3 dots on the right-hand side
- Click Download/Email
FAQ's related to Site Usage
Step 1 – Open the Media Page and click Select. The Media option gets added to the Bag.
Step 2 – Click on the Bag.
Step 3 – Select the target filters as per your requirement and then Save to Dashboard.
Step 4 – Go to your Dashboard by clicking on the Profile Icon
Step 5 – You will see your campaign there. Click on the 3 dots on the right-hand side
Step 6 – Click Download/Email
Step 1 – Download an excel file of the media options using the steps mentioned in How to Download/Email Rates.
Step 2 – Share the campaign details or the downloaded file by writing to us at help@themediaant.com and our team will get in touch with you for further assistance.
Step 1 – Add the media options to your bag using the steps mentioned in How to Download/Email Rates.
Step 2 – Click on Pay.
Step 3 – A member from the client servicing team will get touch with you within 24 hours for further assistance.
A Tentative Log Report will be shared on a daily basis so you can hear their Ads live. Also, a Broadcast Certificate will be shared at the end of the campaign, channels provide a Broadcast Certificate with the exact timings of the Ads aired. The Broadcast Certificate is generated on the last date of every month.
A Tentative Log Report will be shared on a daily basis so you can hear their Ads live. Also, a Broadcast Certificate will be shared at the end of the campaign, radio stations provide a Broadcast Certificate with the exact timings of the Ads aired. The Broadcast Certificate is generated on the last date of every month.
A reporting sheet will be shared with you. The reporting sheet will include the deliverables of your ad. Click here to view a sample sheet. Most platforms will also provide you with a screenshot of the ad live on their platform.
Step 1: Log on to www.themediaant.com
Step 2: Click on the media vertical you want. (You can also select cross verticals)
Step 3: Select the media option you want
Step 5: Select the platforms you wish to target.
Step 6: Select the platforms you wish to target.
Step 7: Click on the Bag to see your saved media.
Step 8: Use advanced filters to customize. (Days, Ad Length, Targeting etc.) or you can also use the bulk edit option.
Step 9: Click on ‘Save to Dashboard’.
Step 10: The selected campaign will be saved to your dashboard.
Step 11: You can choose what you would like to do next with the saved campaign from the options provided.
Option 1:
You can send an email to help@themediaant.com with the requirement or alternatively, you can call us on 080-67415510 for telephonic assistance (Office timings: Monday – Friday 10.00 am – 6.00 pm)
Option 2:
You can also reach out to us for offline planning, there are two distinct options
- Excel plan – Rs 999 /- (Includes data up to 100 rows, turnaround time – 1 day)
2. 360-degree marketing plan – 9999 /- (Includes a PPT plan, with one revision allowed)
Step 1: Log on to www.themediaant.com
Step 2: Click on dashboard
Step 3: Select the campaign you wish to move forward with
Step 4: Click on the three dots and select pay and make the payment
Pre-Execution | ||
Steps | Responsibility | Timeline |
Campaign Confirmation/Final Plan | Client | 4-5 days before live date |
Sharing of Artwork | Client | 4-5 days before live date |
Company Documents – Link (GST, PAN, TAN, Company registration certificate & Invoicing name and address) | Client | 4-5 days before live date |
Payment Processing – 100% advance | Client | 3-4 days before live date |
Lead Time | TMA | 1-2 working days |
Post Execution | ||
Steps | Responsibility | Timeline |
Proof of Execution/Execution report | TMA | On the first day of the campaign |
Campaign Monitoring | TMA | During campaign dates |
Campaign Results | TMA | 1-2 working days |
How to get the best rates for buying Media Space: A step by step guide
Step 1: Log on to www.themediaant.com
Step 2: In the top right corner click Search. For example, if you want to search for rates for buying media space on Zee TV, type that in the search area (red circle).
Step 3: On the specific page of the selected media channel (For Example: Zee TV), click on select. Once the select button is clicked on, then it is added to your Bag
Step 4: Click on the Bag to see your saved media
Step 5: Use advanced filters to customize. (Days, Ad Length, Targeting etc.)
When in Doubt or have any questions ?? Get in touch with us by clicking here
If you would like to get the most bang for your buck, through our customized services, select one of our special requirement plans by clicking here
Step 1 – Click on “Become Agency Partner” under the about us section. The about us section can be found by scrolling down to the bottom of your screen.
Step 2 – Click on the “Joint Now Button”.
Step 3 – Fill in the required details. Our concerned team will connect with you within 24-48 hours to complete the registration process.
Option 1:
You can send an email to help@themediaant.com with the requirement or alternatively, you can call us on 080-67415510 for telephonic assistance (Office timings: Monday – Friday 10.00 am – 6.00 pm)
Option 2:
You can also reach out to us for offline planning, there are two distinct options
- Excel plan – Rs 999 /- (Includes data up to 100 rows, turnaround time – 1 day)
B) 360-degree marketing plan – 9999 /- (Includes a PPT plan, with one revision allowed)
Steps
- Open the Media Page and click Select. The Media option gets added to the Bag
- Click on the Bag
- Make any changes required and then Save to Dashboard
- Go to your Dashboard by clicking on the Profile Icon
- You will see your campaign there. Click on the 3 dots on the right-hand side
- Click Download/Email
Frequently asked questions on Airline/Airport advertisement
Frequently asked questions on Cinema advertisement
Shared rate for Cinema is per second per week. This is the price of showing 1 sec of your ad on that cinema screen once every show (minimum 3) per day for 1 week.
1. Your ad is played minimum 3 times per day and maximum 5 times per day
2. Ad is played once during the show. You can choose interval or before the start of the movie
3. The rate is for a Week
Let me explain this through an example.
Rate for Screen 3 in PVR Phoenix as mentioned on the site is Rs 430
You decided to run your video ad which is of 10 sec(ad length) and choose interval when the ad should get played
Cost would be Rs 430 X 10 = Rs 4300 and ad would be shown for 3-5 times per day for 7 days during the interval
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1. Conversion of your ad to the Cinema format (J2K or MPEG4)
2. Additional cost of Rs 1,750 for slide ads and Rs 2,500 for video ads
3. Censor certificate is required for running video ads
4. We assist in getting the certificate for an additional fee of Rs 8,500
5. It takes 2 working weeks to get the certificate
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No. Multiplexes charge a premium for Block Buster movies. The premium can be 2X to 3X depending on the movie. Use the Advanced filter of Blockbuster movies to get the rate.
Few theaters also have Mega Blockbuster premium.
Please check for the list of blockbuster movies at The Media Ant blog or with your Client Servicing Manager.
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Frequently asked questions on Digital advertisement
Frequently asked questions on Magazine advertisement.
Frequently asked questions on Non Traditional Media
The monitoring of Newspaper Inserts activity is through a mix of tech monitoring with human inspection. Newspaper inserts is heavy manpower and multiple touch points activity. Chances of activity not being executed exactly as per the plan is quite common.
- Number of pamphlets printed can be counted manually at the printer or where it is stored prior to the distribution. Counting at the Newspaper hub point is not possible. Printing should be completed 2 days in prior to be able to do counting at the printer.
- Proof of execution is pictures and videos made at the time of activity. This however, does not give count. 10% is an acceptable wastage percentage. (double insertion, lost pamphlets, unused pamphlets)
- Monitoring by the brand team. This is the most effective method. Point of contact at each hub is shared with the brand team in advance.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON Outdoor ADVERTISEMENT.
Frequently asked questions on Radio advertisement.
Online/Self Serve
- Login in to www.themediaant.com/dashboard and access your campaign by clicking on it’s name
- Download the Template from “Schedule Tab”, choose start & end date and download the template. Open the template, put number of ads to be placed against each date and upload. Now you campaign is scheduled
- Click on “Uploads Tab” and choose Upload to share your artwork with us. Any other file (multiple jingles) upload using the same button
- Make the payment using the “Payment Tab”
Offline
- Share your campaign details with Help@TheMediaAnt.com and mention the following:
- Start Date
- End Date
- How many times to be played per day
- Any special request (not play on Sunday, Monday only 1st half etc.)
- Share Jingle if ready
Client Servicing team would then get in touch and help.
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In case the ad gets dropped, the advertiser has two options to choose from -1. The advertiser has an option to ask the Broadcaster to schedule the dropped spots on the next date or on any other date and time as per his / her desire
2. The advertiser can claim for a refund for the spots which were dropped
This (ad not playing) is technically called “Dropped Spots”
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1. If the campaign size is more than 1 lac, we provide Show Sponsorship Tags as a Value Ad Free of Cost
2. If the campaign size is upto Rs 5 lac, we provide Show Sponsorship Tags, RJ Mentions as a Value Ad Free of Cost
3. If the campaign size is upto Rs 8 lac, we provide Show Sponsorship Tags, RJ Mentions, Conest as a Value Ad Free of Cost
4. If the campaign size is more than Rs 8 lac, we provide Show Sponsorship Tags, RJ Mentions, Conest & Interview as a Value Ad Free of Cost
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The Morning hours(7AM to 11AM) and the Evening hours(5PM to 10PM) is the prime time band in Radio Advertising.
This timing might change in few cases.
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1. We share the ad spot timings on a daily basis through which one can track the number of spots played during the campaign.
2. We share a Broadcast Certificate at the end of the campaign.The Broadcast Certificate is issued at the letter head of the Broadcaster
3. The Broadcast Certificate is an autogenerated / system generated proof of the campaign which displays the exact number of spots aired with the precise time.
4. We can arrange for the recording of few spots at advertisers request.
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There are broadly 2 types of Radio ads.
- Jingles
- RJ Mentions and Integration
Jingle advertising is the most popular form and here ads are placed during the breaks. We will cover Jingle advertising in this FAQ.
There are 3 factors required to place a jingle ad
- How many days you want to play the ad? (Campaign Duration)
- How many times you want to play your ad daily? (Frequency)
- How long will be your ad? (Jingle length)
Advertising cost for Radio is quoted as cost per sec. To calculate your total cost multiply
Rate X Duration X Frequency X Jingle Length
e.g: Abhineet wants to know how much will it cost to place ad in Radio Mirchi Delhi. He found a rate of Rs 150 per sec on Media Ant site. He wants to run his campaign for 5 days, 6 times per day and he expects his ad to be 20 sec long.
The way he can calculate the budget:
Rate X Duration X Frequency X Jingle Length
150 X 5 X 6 X 20 = Rs 90,000
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It is difficult to pick a very specific time to advertise. It can be because of the following reasons:
- Content might be getting played and there is no ad space
- Some other advertiser ad is already scheduled
It is recommended to pick a time band if you are looking for something very specific. You should not ask for 7:45 am every day but rather request ad to be played between 7am and 8am. Please note that these requests attract a significant premium.
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Frequently asked questions on Television Advertisement
L-band TV advertising are L-shaped ads played on TV along with the content/program for a duration of 10 seconds. An L-band ad is placed on the left side and bottom of the screen in an L shaped pattern. These ads are costlier than regular/commercial break ads, because here again, ignoring them is difficult since they are played during the program.
To do this advertising, an advertiser can choose the number of L-Bands per day and the total number of days they’d prefer to advertise. The price of these ads varies according to the timeband chosen.
The benefits of L shaped ads are that they can dominate the visual space and so the viewers can’t help but watch it. Also, it gives advertisers a competitive edge or distinction among other advertisers.
Aston Band TV advertising is a graphical advertisement played on the bottom of the screen for an average time of 25 seconds. The ad is basically a flash ad that simultaneously plays at the bottom of the screen with the content. Because Aston Band TV ads are played on the TV along with content, their cost is more than any other formats. Placed right at the bottom of the screen, these ads are generally displayed during live programs. Since they catch more eyeballs and attention, it becomes difficult to ignore them easily.
Aston Bands are visually like thin horizontal strips with 15 sec duration per exposure. To advertise on them, the advertiser would have to choose the number of Aston Bands per day and the total number of days they would prefer.
These ads should be used in cases when one wants to increase the awareness about their business, specific product or service to a wide network of the audience. The effectiveness of these ads is directly proportional to a flexible ad budget and the ability to produce quality content for the campaign so as to grab the attention of the target audience.
Tv was – and still is – an integral part of people’s life. Apart from being one of the most common leisure activities of the nation, it’s also one of the oldest and most sought after advertising mediums. Newspaper, radio and TV carried the entire advertising industry on their shoulders before the world was introduced to digital technology. Today, when everything has turned digital, ‘Smart TV’ has replaced and given new life to the old version of TV. This new interactive, flexible and modern version, leverages today’s modern technology to revolutionize people’s entire viewing experience.
The presence of countless advertising options in today’s market has made the decision of selecting the most suitable advertising medium more difficult. In such cases, advertisers need to understand the benefits provided by their preferred advertising medium and how it can help their brand. For those looking to advertise their brand on TV, the benefits are many:
- Reach
For advertisers, TV is an indispensable medium, most useful for brands looking for a national reach. Due to high popularity, low cost per reach and increased penetration, It’s difficult to beat TVs impact in the advertising world. The unique combination of reach along with the time spent watching it, makes it one of the most sought after and trusted mediums of advertising. By reaching larger audiences in a targeted manner, it builds a relationship of trust and familiarity with the potential consumers along with giving the brand a good exposure.
- Engagement
When compared with other traditional mediums like radio and newspaper, TV enjoys a really high engagement rate. This characteristic is mostly because of its ability to capture or engage more than one senses of the viewer, hence providing them a multi sensationary viewing experience. By deploying the services of both audio and video, it ends up leaving a lasting impression on the consumer’s mind which helps them retain the advertisement for longer. The combination of the two keeps the viewer engaged and involved in what’s being shown to them and prevents them from losing attention. Also, watching TV as a family contributes significantly to its higher engagement factor.
- Trust
TV is the most trusted medium after newspaper. So, if a brand advertises on it, the trust factor ends up being associated with that particular brand, thereby increasing its credibility in the minds of the consumers. Since TV advertisements tend to be a bit more costlier than other mediums, people tend to trust those brands more which put their ads on TV.
TV advertising gives a lot of choice to the advertisers and helps in long term brand building. All the above reasons combined makes TV advertising one of the best mediums of advertising in the current times.
Most of the channels have a 60:40 split between Prime Time and Non Prime Time for spot splits. e.g.: Of total 10 ads being played, 6 will be played in prime time and 4 in non prime time.
However, these numbers might slightly change for News channels or channels with narrower Prime Times. In these cases the split changes to 40:60 between Prime Time and non Prime time.
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Shared rate for Television is per second. This is the price of showing 1 sec of your ad on that TV channel one time.
Let me explain this through an example.
Rate Star Plus on The Media Ant – Rs 2,000 per sec
You decided to run your video ad which is of 20 sec(ad length) , 5 times every day (frequency) for 7 Days(campaign duration). To calculate your budget:
Budget = Rate X Ad Length X Frequency X Campaign Duration
= 2000 X 20 X 5 X 7 = 1,400,000
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Sports Marketing FAQs
What is sports marketing?
Sports marketing is the process of planning, executing, and evaluating marketing strategies for brands in various sports entities such as teams, leagues, athletes, and events.
What are the 3 types of sports marketing?
There are three main types of sports marketing:
Sponsorship Deals: Companies often enter into sponsorship deals with sports teams or individual athletes to gain exposure and build brand awareness. For example, Nike has built a long-standing sponsorship deal with Harmanpreet Kaur, to break the stereotypes against women cricketers.
Advertising Campaigns: Sports events and teams are often used as the focus of advertising campaigns to promote products or services. For example, Kingfisher’s famous “Oh lala la la le o” campaign for IPL featured several cricketers humming rap.
Social Media Campaigns: Sports teams and athletes often have large followings on social media, making them ideal partners for companies looking to promote their products or services. For example, the NBA’s official Instagram account has over 49 million followers.
What do sports marketing do?
Sports marketing can be used to achieve a variety of goals, such as:
Increasing brand awareness
Generating leads
Driving sales
Building relationships with fans
Creating a positive image for the brand
What are the 4 C’s of sports marketing?
The 4 C’s of sports marketing are:
Content: The content that is created and shared with fans.
Community: The community of fans that is built around the brand.
Connection: The connection that is made between the brand and its fans.
Commerce: The commerce that is generated through the sale of products and services.
What is an example of sports marketing?
One example of sports marketing is when a team partners with a company to create a branded jersey. This is a way for the team to increase brand awareness and generate revenue.
What are sports marketing examples?
Here are some other examples of sports marketing:
Sponsorships: When a company pays to be associated with a sports team or event.
Advertising: When a company pays to run ads during sporting events.
Product placement: When a company’s products are featured in a sporting event or video.
Social media: When a sports team or athlete uses social media to connect with fans.
What is a sports advertisement?
A sport advertisement is a commercial that promotes a product or service using sports.
How does sports advertising work?
Sports advertising works by associating a product or service with the excitement and prestige of sports. This can be a very effective way to reach a large audience and generate interest in a brand.
Why is sports advertising important?
Sports advertising is important because it can help brands to:
Increase brand awareness
Generate leads
Drive sales
Build relationships with fans
Create a positive image for the brand
What are sports ads?
Sports ads are commercials that promote a product or service using sports.
Which sport has the most commercials?
The NFL has the most commercials during sporting events.
What is sports branding?
Sports branding is the process of creating a unique identity for a sports team, league, or athlete.
What is branding in sports management?
Branding in sports management is the process of creating and managing the brands of sports teams, leagues, and athletes.
What is branding in sports marketing?
Branding in sports marketing is the use of sports to create and promote brands.
What is the role of branding in sports?
The role of branding in sports is to create a unique identity for a sports team, league, or athlete that will appeal to fans and sponsors.
What are examples of branding sports marketing?
Some examples of branding sports marketing include:
The use of team logos on merchandise
The use of player endorsements
The creation of branded events
The use of social media to connect with fans
Why do brands use sports marketing?
Brands use sports marketing because it is a very effective way to reach a large audience and generate interest in their products or services. Sports marketing can also help brands to create a positive image and build relationships with fans.
What was the first example of sports marketing?
The first example of sports marketing was the use of team logos on merchandise. This started in the early 1900s when teams began selling hats, jerseys, and other items with their logos on them.
What is an example of a sports promotion?
An example of a sports promotion is a contest where fans can win tickets to a game. This is a way to generate excitement and interest in a team or event.