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  • Says ‘Shukar Hai, Greenlam Laminates Anti-bacterial Hai’

    Greenlam TVC promotes anti-bacterial ware

    By A Correspondent

     

    Greenlam Laminates is back with a new TV commercial focusing on one of its key product feature of anti-bacterial surface for a healthy and safe environment.

     

    Conceptualised by ADK Fortune, the TV commercial features two characters and captures a moment that looks completely unacceptable in the current COVID scenario.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Parul Mittal, Director, Greenlam Industries said: “Today, the world is slowly adapting to a new normal lifestyle with a greater emphasis on personal health. If COVID has taught us anything, it is our obsession with hygiene. Rightly so, only a germ-free surface at home and workplace are our first line of defense. Keeping this in mind, Greenlam’s anti-bacterial laminate property becomes utmost important in current scenario. The latest TV campaign is launched with an objective to reach out to a larger audience highlighting the key benefit of anti-bacterial property in Greenlam Laminates and to communicate that the laminate does not just look beautiful but is also effective in retarding bacteria to keep the surface hygienic.”

     

    Added Nakul Sharma, VP & Executive Creative Director, ADK Fortune: “We wanted to keep the moment very relatable and slice of life. The aim is to tell people that the need to take precautions around our health exists inside our homes on a day to day basis. And Greenlam with its anti- bacterial range brings ultimate peace of mind to everyone in the house.”

     

     

  • To be called ‘Brand Pulse’, the tool will help brand understand real-time customer awareness on Flipkart

    Flipkart launches insights tool for brands

    By A Correspondent

     

    Flipkart, the e-commerce marketplace, has introduced ‘Brand Pulse’, an insights tool to help brands understand their awareness in the minds of consumers. Brand Pulse, notes a communique,  will enable brands to understand their relevance with context to competition, which, in turn, will help them develop timely and focused marketing plans on Flipkart.

     

    Speaking on the launch of Brand Pulse, Prakash Sikaria, Vice President – Growth and Monetization at Flipkart, said: “In the multimedia world that we live in, it is imperative for brands to understand the user journey in deeper ways and be strategically present on the platform where the decision to purchase is being made. With our deep consumer understanding, we believe that we can bring more purpose to the brands that are present on our platform, by leveraging real-time consumer behaviour to understand their awareness index. We believe that Brand Pulse will be the simplest way for a brand to understand how they are faring against the competition, which will enable them to measure brand health metrics on Flipkart through a new lens.”

     

     

  • The campaign ad film is conceptualized by RedFuse, WPP’s integrated communications partner to Colgate India, and is directed by director Vikramaditya Motwane

    Colgate’s new campaign showcases journey of elderly singles

    By A Correspondent

     

    Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has written to us about a new communication under its ‘Smile karo aur shuru ho jao’ campaign.

     

    Talking about the TVC, Arvind Chintamani, Vice President, Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, said: “While the pandemic has been a time of uncertainty and difficulty, it has also given people a chance to reflect and reassess their individual life journeys. One such opportunity for revaluation is the challenge of loneliness faced by elderly single people who often remain single burdened by the fear of social judgement in starting afresh and finding companionship. Our story, narrated wonderfully by Deepti Naval, encourages people to be positive and look beyond the worry of what society might say and celebrate their lives fully. We, at Colgate, strive to tell such stories to inspire hope and courage to reimagine a better future…and smile karo aur shuru ho jao.”

     

    The campaign ad film is conceptualized by RedFuse, WPP’s integrated communications partner to Colgate India, and is directed by director Vikramaditya Motwane.

     

    Said Delna Sethna, Executive Creative Director, RedFuse: “Since the beginning, Colgate’s Smile karo aur shuru ho jao campaign has narrated stories of confidence and courage. The latest ad film touches upon the topic of remarriage, which is known to be a sensitive topic in India, especially among women. We want to encourage conversation on this often taboo subject and try to normalize the culture of women in India remarrying, for whatever reason they deem worthy. The overall aim of the film is to encourage optimism and to look beyond the fear of judgement and act with the hope of a positive future.”

     

     

  • Taps into ‘rooted’ness in tradition especially for the upkeep of health and well-being

    Dabur India launches new campaign in Kerala

    By A Correspondent

     

    Dabur India Ltd has launched a new campaign for its Dabur Herbal family toothpaste in Kerala, to further strengthen the brand’s regional connect by tapping into the strong ‘rooted’ness in tradition especially for the upkeep of health and well-being.

     

    Said Shouvik Roy, President and Head of Office: “Dabur Herbal is yet another success for Dabur in Kerala. We realised that the key task for the brand was to make a stronger local connect. The backdrop of ‘Onam’ and the friendly banter between two brothers, is what makes this film memorable. We believe that the film will be liked by all and make the connection with the brand even deeper.”

     

    Added Ritu Sharda, CCO, Ogilvy India (North): “With the vibrant festival of Onam serving as a backdrop, this film takes the old Indian proverb,’ haathi ke daant dikhaane ke aur, khaaney ke aur” and weaves a sweet story with two brothers in it and talks about the product benefit. We’re sure that a fun story, coupled with a lively background will make the piece engaging and memorable.”

     

    Said Harkawal Singh, Dabur India Ltd Marketing Head-Oral Care: “Dabur Herbal Toothpaste’ is the lead Oral Care offering from Dabur in Kerala and has a strong traction among consumers. It is a Fluoride Free toothpaste with goodness of Tulsi, Babool & Akarkara, an ideal paste for the entire family for problem free, strong healthy teeth. The new campaign is being rolled during the festive period of Onam, to further strengthen the franchise. The campaign is based on local cultural insight and shot locally. It will help us to further gain market share in Kerala.”

     

     

  • Campaign is titled ‘Bloom Daily’

    Jovees Herbal onboards Bang in the Middle, launches new campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Jovees Herbal has launched its new brand campaign ‘Bloom Daily’.

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Prathap Suthan, Co-founder and CCO Bang in the Middle, said: “The brand thought was very much there for the taking. With products that come in from nature, and ideas that are imbued with herbs, the final benefit naturally led us to the territory of bloom. Which again is almost the very reason why the audience buys into the franchise of Jovees Herbal. It’s a word and a truth that’s linked so much to the goodness of herbs, and what these daily use products are designed to deliver. To make skin come alive, and to be at its best. More than that, Bloom Daily is also the inspiration that we give our audiences. To be at their best every day and at every instance. At work, at home, wherever the day takes them. To be fresh and triumphant across the day. We believe it’s a beautiful promise and a softer ‘carpe diem’ for the youthful women of India”

     

    Added Yuvraj Ahuja, Director, Jovees Herbal: “We have always been very passionate about harnessing the power of nature to create products that are good for the body. Our goal is to give our customers high quality products made from the best ingredients at an affordable price. All our products are free from any harmful chemicals. This is what our campaign Bloom Daily is all about. We want our consumers to prefer us as we are a brand that is good for them. Bloom Daily is more than our promise, it’s our motto.”

     

     

  • The digital campaign to comprise multiple ad films highlighting the importance of changing the lens through which we look at life

    Bausch + Lomb’s “Live Better, Live Now” campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Bausch + Lomb India has launched a campaign asking people to look at the positive side of the situation and celebrate the many brighter moments that have come along the way.

     

    Commenting on the campaign, Sanjay Bhutani, MD, Bausch + Lomb India said: “In times of uncertainty, we all need an antidote that can help us keep a positive attitude. I firmly believe that this antidote, lies within us and all we need to do is simply change our outlook towards life and situations. Through the ‘live better, live now’ campaign, Bausch + Lomb India aims to humbly urge viewers to focus on all the good things in our lives today and march forward with determination and hope for brighter tomorrow.”

     

    Added Chandni Shah, COO, Kinnect: “Inevitably, during this unique period of nationwide lockdown, we noticed it’s been a difficult journey for a lot of people to adapt to the new normal. With Bausch + Lomb’s ‘Live better, Live now’ campaign, we focused on creating communication that highlights the positive aspects of the lockdown and urges people to embrace the new normal. We wanted people to look beyond the uncertainties, and reflect time upon what makes them happy.”

     

     

  • The campaign is conceptualised by 82.5 Communications (Mumbai)

    Bisleri camels are back

    By A Correspondent

     

    The Bisleri camels are back in a brand new avatar. It may be remembered that ‘Samajhdaar Jaante Hain’ campaign had launched in 2018.

     

    The latest campaign features Baadal, the camel, promotes the message of safe home delivery of Bisleri. Designed exclusively for the digital medium, the videos talk of issues ranging from long queues outside shops to the concerns of impurities in drinking water in the monsoons.

     

    Conceptualised by 82.5 Communications (Mumbai), an Ogilvy group company, the campaign delivers the simple message of home delivery in a humorous, clever and creative way. Three more films conveying this message will be released in the coming week.

     

    Said Anuraag Khandelwal, ECD and Creative Head (Mumbai), 82.5 Communications: “The challenge of creating this campaign was that we could not shoot. And we did not want to sound opportunistic. The idea was to tell stories that inform and entertain in truly Bisleri style. And so, we came up with – Don’t worry, ab ghar aayegi Bisleri. This was yet another satisfying and fun campaign to create.”

     

    Added Samrat Bedi, President (Mumbai), 82.5 Communication: “Consumers are increasingly evaluative of their consumption habits now more than ever. Besides, the promise of safety and purity have become front-of-pack conversations and non-negotiable too.

     

    Said Anjana Ghosh, Director of Marketing and Business Development, Bisleri International: “During these past few months, consumers have faced real constraints in accessing basic essentials on account of lockdown – the supply chain was disrupted, essential shops remained shut, people were required to wait in long queues with the risk of overcrowding, they were unable to manage work from home schedules as they had to step out to get their basic needs in place. Water being an essential need, Bisleri understood the challenges consumers were facing at a very early stage of the lockdown period and was able to offer solutions quickly by facilitating direct and safe home deliveries.

     

    One more quote. Said Sumanto Chattopadhyay, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, 82.5 Communications, India: “When you have spokespersons that are this unique, they remain an effective mouthpiece whether in flesh and blood or as animated characters. May we present to you the Bisleri campaign sequel — with Baadal the animated camel!”

     

     

  • The campaign witnessd participation from leading brands such as Fevikwik and Policybazaar and over 1000 influencers

    VMLY&R launches Doritos campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

     

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CEbEjNInkj_/

     

    Establishing itself as the ‘Fuel for Disruption’, Doritos has launched its latest digital campaign #BlameItOnCrunch. With this campaign, the brand has created a series asking people to capture moments of disruption that they see around themselves everyday and #BlameItOnCrunch of Doritos.

     

    Speaking on the campaign, Dilen Gandhi, Senior Director and Category Head- Foods, PepsiCo India said: “#BlameItOnCrunch is a simple idea that reflects the product proposition of Doritos in the brand’s own style and humour. The intense flavour and tooth-rattling crunch resonated seamlessly with the Doritians who shared their moments of disruption caused by the power of a Doritos crunch. Consumers have appreciated the campaign as more than 95% influencers have posted organically showcasing various creative renditions and having fun while doing so.”

     

    Added Amandeep Singh, Business Director, VMLY&R, shedding light on the sheer simplicity yet boldness of the campaign:  “VMLY&R is a huge believer in the KISS principle- Keep it simple & silly. We wanted to establish the BOLD tonality that Doritos carries internationally with its crunch in the Indian market as well, so our creatives took the simplest route possible- every distortion you see around yourself is the crunch effect, so simply #BlameItOnCrunch”.

     

     

  • The campaign is centered on partnering the bank’s customers and stakeholders to be ready for tomorrow

    Yes Bank launches #ZimmedariSeTayyari campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Yes Bank has launched a new campaign titled ‘#ZimmedariSeTayyari’.

     

    Commenting on the launch, Jasneet Bachal, Chief Marketing Officer of the bank, said: “As the unlocking continues in phases and economy picks up pace, it is imperative that we collectively prepare for the new normal in a responsible manner. The #ZimmedariSeTayyari campaign is centered on partnering the bank’s customers and stakeholders to be ready for tomorrow, responsibly by exploring new possibilities – to do good, to care, to inspire and remind each other that we’re in this together. The Bank has showcased innovative solutions and products to enable communities, individuals and businesses to adapt to the evolving changes and embrace tomorrow.”

     

     

  • Bhalekar will be Marketing Manager for the APAC region

    Rucha Bhalekar to helm marketing for Httpool

    By  A Correspondent

     

    Httpool has announced the appointment of Rucha Bhalekar as Marketing Manager to lead marketing and communications activities across the APAC region. She will be based out of Httpool’s Mumbai office and in addition to India will also responsible also for Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. She will report to Sunny Nagpal, Co-Founder and Regional Managing Director of Httpool APAC, and lead the brand marketing, and communication function to support and accelerate the growth of Httpool and its partners, including Twitter, Facebook, GrabAds, Lifesight, Opera, and others. Before joining Httpool, she led marketing, public relations, and corporate communications for Isobar India.

     

    Commenting on the appointment, Nagpal said: “At Httpool, we continue to invest in the right talent and build a leadership base in India to support regional expansion in Asia. Rucha’s experience in building local and global brands will be an important asset as we take Httpool to a more geographically widespread audience in the Asian countries.”

     

    Added Bhalekar on her appointment: “I am excited to join Httpool at this key time when they are gearing up for the next phase of growth. I see challenges and opportunities in branding, marketing, and communications as the company expands its reach and relevance. I am looking forward to an enriching and learning experience.”

     

     

  • Highlights importance of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to kill germs and viruses

    Lizol unveils ‘Safe to Touch’ campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Lizol, the disinfectant brand, unveiled its new campaign ‘Safe To Touch’ today. The campaign is focused on raising awareness during the ongoing pandemic on the importance of surface disinfection to help fight germs and viruses.

     

    Said Sukhleen Aneja, CMO, Marketing Director, RB Hygiene, South Asia: “Lizol is a Global disinfection champion and has been working towards educating consumers on the need & importance of surface disinfection to protect our loved ones during the ongoing pandemic. We are experiencing a heightened hygiene consciousness around us and in that context it’s important for us to educate consumers on the need for Surface disinfection along with Personal hygiene. Lizol’s range of Disinfectant multi-surface cleaners have been tested and proven effective at killing Covid-19 virus. With the new campaign Lizol aims to educate consumers to not just Clean but Disinfect their homes making every surface Safe to Touch.”

     

    The new campaign is a behavior change campaign conceptualised by McCann and is aimed at educating consumers. Commenting on this Prasoon Joshi, CEO and COO, McCann Worldgroup said: “This film is about educating consumers on protecting themselves and their families from germs and viruses which is very important and relevant in the current scenario. The campaign looking at creating awareness on germs at home not just on the floors but multiple surfaces like doorknobs, kitchen counters etc.”

     

     

  • The film gives an all-new take on experiencing adventures indoors

    Cinthol launches new TVC

    By A Correspondent

     

    In a new TVC, Cinthol Cool and Cinthol Lime Fresh have launched a reprised version of the ‘Alive is Awesome’ campaign which started in 2012. The film has been conceptualised by Creativeland Asia and produced by Nirvana Films.

     

    Sharing his thoughts on the new film, Sunil Kataria, CEO – India & SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), said: “Cinthol is among the iconic brands that we have at Godrej Consumer that enjoys a very strong affinity with its consumers pan India.  2020 has made market innovations happen at a rapid speed, made us reinvent our strategies, shoot campaigns at home, be more agile and execute new product launches within months. With this new and improved approach, we wanted to come out with something that would help connect with our stakeholders in a meaningful manner, so we decided to recreate one of our most successful films from the past with a touch of the topical sentiments. This new film on Cinthol Lime and Cinthol Cool conveys the brand’s core proposition relevant to the current times and we are optimistic that our audience will enjoy them too.”

     

    Added Anu Joseph, Chief Creative Officer, Creativeland Asia: “Cinthol’s philosophy of Alive is Awesome is built on enjoying every moment to its fullest. Alive bathing experiences in the outdoors is at the core of brand. In this pandemic situation, travel and adventure aren’t feasible. But, Cinthol, with its refreshing range of Lime and Cool soaps, promises you to bring alive that experience in your shower. That’s what this film, which is also a throwback to Cinthol’s iconic 2012 ad, communicates.”