From LOL to ROI: Decoding Moonshot with Devaiah Bopanna
Apr 12, 2024
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Former AIB writer and Moonshot co-founder, Devaiah Bopanna, discusses how their wit translates into effective ad campaigns, the magic behind Moonshot's success, and the art of getting big stars to embrace their goofy side. Dive into the world of unconventional advertising and client gold with Devaiah on this insightful episode!
Transition from comedy to advertising requires a shift in focus from personal expression to brand alignment and audience engagement.
Moonshot's success lies in convincing big stars to embrace vulnerability and engage in unconventional acts for brand promotions, generating curiosity and sustained customer engagement.
Deep dives
Transition from Comedy to Advertising with Moonshot
Former members of the comedy group AIB have shifted their focus to advertising under the banner of Moonshot. This transition started with a call from content creator Tanmay Bhat to Devaiah Batna, leading to their first successful campaign for CRT. They discussed their influence from AIB days, emphasizing the importance of being interesting and disciplined. Moonshot's inception was driven by a demand for their creative work in the ad world.
Differentiating Content Creation for YouTube and Clients
The shift from writing for their YouTube channel to advertising demanded a clear understanding of the brand's target audience and objectives. In their ad work, they prioritize building the brand over personal expression, ensuring the content aligns with the brand's identity and resonates with its audience. This shift required a consideration of the brand's image and messaging, focusing on what would genuinely engage the target demographic.
Creating Memorable Ads with Big Celebrities and Unique Concepts
Moonshot's work with big stars like Ranveer Singh and Rahul Dravid involved convincing them to engage in comical scenarios for brand promotions. The strategy of making celebrities embrace their vulnerabilities and participate in unconventional acts resonated well with the audience. Their approach aimed to generate curiosity and standout, even if criticized for being gimmicky, ensuring sustained brand visibility and customer engagement.
Ever wondered how the guys behind those outrageously funny AIB sketches became the masterminds behind crazy-effective ad campaigns? Buckle up, because in this episode, we dive into the world of Moonshot with Deviah Bopanna himself! Deviaha, along with his fellow AIB writers, took their signature brand of sharp wit and unapologetic humor and turned the advertising world on its head. Host Apoorva Mittal cracks the code on Moonshot's magic formula. How they take care-a-damn content and turn it into client gold, and how they convince even the biggest stars to get their goofy on. Get ready for a insightful conversation with Devaiah Bopanna, Co-founder, Moonshot, on the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!