Mumbai: Zee Entertainment has announced a partnership with Birla Opus Paints. Birla Opus Paints, a new entrant in the paints industry, has been strategically focussed on building a strong brand presence across diverse markets. Zee Network, with its reach across India and global markets, has proven to be a strong avenue for the brand to engage with its target audience said the parties.
Birla Opus Paints has come on board as the Co-Title Sponsor for ZEE’s flagship singing reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa across Hindi, Telugu and as a Co-Powered Sponsor in Tamil – further expanding its footprint across multiple regions. The collaboration goes beyond traditional sponsorships, as Zee’s sales and brand integration teams have devised a unique and creative set of brand placements within ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’. In line with the Opus brand’s creative ethos, Zee has executed a network-wide innovation which cuts across both GECs and movie channels. The aim is to ensure that the brand’s presence is impactful and widely recognised.
Ashish Sehgal, chief growth officer – Digital and Broadcast Revenue, ZEEL said, “Partnering with Birla Opus Paints, one of the most anticipated new entrants in the market, has been an incredible opportunity. With Birla Opus Paints joining us as the Co-Title Sponsor on ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ across Hindi and regional markets, we are amplifying their brand visibility with our initiatives. We’ve pushed the boundaries of creativity with a unique innovation, integrating their mascot into our content across multiple languages, ensuring that the brand’s presence is not only visible, but unforgettable. We look forward to collaborating with them in the future as well and hope the brand rises and shines.”
Kartik Mahadev, CMO Zee said, “At Zee, we believe that content has the ability to create meaningful connections between brands and their consumers. Our partnership with Birla Opus Paints is a testament to this belief. ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ connects cultures through the power of music with its presence across 8 language markets. By seamlessly incorporating engaging touchpoints on our iconic singing reality show, we’ve crafted a richer brand experience for Birla Opus across markets. We’re excited to collaborate with a brand that shares our vision for innovation and storytelling.”
Inderpreet Singh CMO Birla Opus Paints said, “Birla Opus Paints wants to add Beauty & Colour to life of every Indian. Zee Network, with its unmatched reach and content innovation, is a perfect partner to create meaningful connections with our consumers.”
Shekhar Banerjee, Chief Client Officer and Office Head – West, North and East, Wavemaker India said, “At Wavemaker, our commitment is to forge distinctive brand experiences for Birla Opus Paints and we’ve crafted something truly special in partnership with Zee Network. We thank Zee Network for breaking some well-established norms of television to create a partnership that delivers beyond standard sponsorship and also leverages their diverse portfolio of channels. This collaboration is the result of dynamic creative synergy, meticulously designed to be impactful and resonate deeply with our audience, ensuring Birla Opus achieves the visibility and impact.”
