Category: MARKETING

  • Divya Bhaskar launches campaign titled ‘Sachi Vaat Bedhadak’

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    The Dainik Bhaskar group’s Gujarati newspaper Divya Bhaskar has released a campaign – titled ‘Sachi Vaat, Bedhadak’. The paper has commissioned One Advertising and Communication Services Ltd for the campaign.

     

    Talking more about this campaign, Sanjeev Chauhan, COO, Divya Bhaskar, said: “For Dainik Bhaskar Group and its various publications, printing truth, reporting facts as it is and questioning the wrong has been the primary motto.  It is one of the biggest reasons why we have emerged as one of the leading Gujarati Dailies in such a short span of time.”

     

    Added State Editor Devendra Bhatnagar: “Divya Bhaskar is renowned for its fearless journalism which has become our identity and we take pride in it. But, for us, the betterment of the state of Gujarat is of the foremost importance. We have launched initiatives like ‘No Negative Monday’, ‘Jal Shree Krishna’, ‘Ek Vriksh, Ek Zindagi’, ‘Saarthak Diwali’, ‘Annadaan – Vastradaan’, and many such initiatives that address the needs of our society. ‘Sachi Vaat Bedhadak’ is what the people of Gujarat need, and our promise is to deliver it every time. We also wish to say that Divya Bhaskar is not against any individual or organization. We are only with truth and will keep on bringing out the truth, fearlessly.”

     

    Said Vibhuti Bhatt, Director of One Advertising: “Divya Bhaskar has always been a fearless daily. Its headlines have often created ripples in our society, forcing people to take notice and question things going around us. To do justice to this truthful and fearless journalistic spirit, we decided on taking its headlines and transforming them into thoughtful creativity. The Headline will be adorned by a Lion – the symbol of fearlessness; a Torch – to illuminate our path and reveal all aspects of a story and a Fist – to rebel against the misinformation that plagues our society.”

     

  • Ayushmann Khurrana promotes Monginis magic

    By Our Staff

     

    Once upon a time Monginis was the hottest pastry and bakery chain in Mumbai. There were standalone biggies, but Monginis was there everywhere. Sometime around the mid-1980s, others like Croissants etc came in and with time Monginis was no longer the first name that one turned to all things baked. The stores exist, but we haven’t been to one for ages. Not even in the lockdown.

     

    So it’s nice to note that the baked stuff major has has unveied a brand campaign featuring brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana. The 360-degree campaign, ‘Magic every time’ has been conceived and created by 82.5 Communications.

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Qusai Z Khorakiwala, Executive Director, Monginis, said: “We feel Ayushmann exudes all the right qualities and attributes which is common to brand Monginis. With this association we hope to create similar magic that Ayushmann creates on the silver screen. Monginis will continue to touch the lives of millions of Indians and be a part of family celebrations with our best-in-class Celebration Cakes, Pastries, Savories and confectionery items.”

     

    Added Sumanto Chattopadhyay, Chairman and CCO, 82.5 Communications: “The heart-warming stories of these ads bring out the spirit of Monginis beautifully. The more so because Ayushmann Khurrana embodies this spirit perfectly. All in all, I believe the campaign strikes the right note for the brand.”

     

    We haven’t been to a Monginis outlet in the recent past, but by engaging 82.5 and Ayushmann, it’s clearly hit the right buttons. Time to turn on Google Maps and locate the closest….

     

  • Kurkure collaborates with Karan Johar

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    Kurkure snacks has collaborated with Karan Johar for its latest fusion flavour, Kurkure Chatpata Cheese, a mix of international cheese and Indian chatpatapan. The collaboration has launched a  mock-up of a matchmaking platform created specifically for desi and videsi matches, known as desividesijodi.com. The Kurkure TVC plays on the ‘Videsi Mein Desi Chatpatapan’ campaign.

     

    Sharing her thoughts on the campaign, Neha Prasad, Associate Director and Brand Lead, Kurkure added: “Kurkure is known for its quirky personality. We believe in creating content that is engaging and clutter breaking. Our recent collaboration with Karan Johar is no different. As one of the most loved brands in the country, we’re known for our masaledaar entertainment, just like many of Karan’s projects. Thus, we thought that this was the right leap for us to not only create conversations around our new product, but also strengthen the banter and engagement with our new-age consumers.”

     

  • Alia Bhatt-led Ed-a-Mamma launches digital campaign

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    Ed-a-Mamma, a sustainable kids clothing brand, has launched its digital autumn-winter collection campaign. Titled ‘Out is In’, with this campaign, the Alia Bhatt-led brand Ed-a-Mamma aims to encourage kids to explore nature, while being comfortable and confident in the latest collection.

     

    This digital campaign is conceptualized by SoCheers digital agency.

    Said Iffat Haider Jivan – Business Head, Ed-a-Mamma: “With the autumn-winter collection, we wanted to capture the warmth of a hug with gentle fabrics that are soft on the skin. Combine this with cheerful patterns overlaid on the cool tones of the season to bring about a fresh look, we are confident that this collection will soon become every kid’s favourite as will it of the parents. The collection will be available across all our online and offline sales points.”

     

     

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  • Cleartrip launches film to boost intnl travel

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    Cleartrip, the online travel technology company, has launched a campaign to encourage international travel.

     

    Speaking about the digital film, Kunal Dubey, Chief Marketing Officer at Cleartrip, said: “India ranks third in the world after China and the US in issuing passports. That said, for the last two years, people have been confined to their homes and screens, missing out on real human connections, devoid of exploring new places, and enjoying the idea of travel. Through this digital film, it is a concerted effort by Cleartrip to reconnect with our travellers and urge them to use their passports beyond just an identification proof document. Post-Covid, there is a misconception about the international flight fares being unaffordable while in reality, some of the most popular tourist destinations are available at great prices on Cleartrip. We want to give a little nudge to our customers and let them know that they can now dust their passports off to take that long-awaited international holiday!”

     

  • Allu Arjun & Samantha top Hansa Research’s Brand Endorser

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    As per Hansa Research’s Brand Endorser Report 2022, Allu Arjun and Samantha Ruth Prabhu are the top ranked southern male and female celebrity. While Allu Arjun has beaten the likes of Vijay and Suriya in list, Samantha rules as the leading actor and has left behind some popular names such as Rashmika Mandanna. As per the report, Allu Arjun is also the only southern celebrity who has made it to their All India Top 10 celebrity list.

     

    Brand Endorser is a report of a research conducted across 36 Indian cities. As per the syndicated study, Allu Arjun is the most recognised actor in the South with a recognition score of 85%. He is perceived to be popular, likable, youthful, influencer, bold and a social media celebrity as well. These factors make him a compelling brand ambassador for a range of products.

     

    Commenting on the report, Praveen Nijhara, Chief Executive Officer – Hansa Research, said: “Our study Brand Endorser is a holistic and comprehensive assessment of the value that an endorser brings to a brand. The study aids marketers to take informed decisions and improve the overall return of investment (ROI) in celebrity engagement. Due to the pandemic and rise in OTT viewership, many south actors got more national recognition. This is clearly reflected in our All India ranking where Allu Arjun also features in Top 10 along with the likes of Virat Kohli, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.”

     

    The celebrities are ranked as per the Brand Endorser (BE) Score results. They are tracked on various metrics like likability, social media influence, perception, marketing potential, recognition etc. which make up their final BE Score. According to the report, Amitabh Bachchan has topped the overall list as the most recognised celebrity in the country with a very high All India Rank. Bachchan leads among the likes of MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and other favourites who are younger than him and perhaps more active in their respective fields.

     

    Here is a brief snippet of other key findings from different categories of the Brand Endorser report:

    :: Sachin Tendulkar leads over MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in the sports category

    :: Kapil Sharma is the most popular TV star male celebrity

    :: Mouni Roy is the most popular TV star female celebrity

    :: Bhuvan Bam tops the social media list amongst other key influencers

     

  • Wunderman Thompson backs Goodknight

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    Goodknight, household insecticide brand, from the house of Godrej Consumer Products Limited, unveiled a TVC campaign for Goodknight Jumbo Fast Card, a spiral-shaped paper-based mosquito repellent.

     

    Commenting on the TVC, Somasree Bose Awasthi, Chief Marketing Officer, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), said: “As the leader in the household insecticides category, Goodknight is committed to innovating and providing effective yet safe solutions at an affordable price point. With this TVC campaign, we want to emphasize that the moments spent with family are the ones that truly matter, and they don’t need interruption especially from mosquitoes. Goodknight Jumbo Fast Card vouches to protect families so that these special moments are cherished. Goodknight Jumbo Fast Card with its fast action instantly provides relief from disease-causing mosquitoes for a longer time.”

     

    Added Priya Pardiwalla and Steve Mathias, VPs and ECDs, Wunderman Thompson Mumbai, added: “The film is based on the insight that evenings are a time when we all come back home from work. A time to bond with families and play with our kids. But evenings are also a time when maximum mosquitoes enter our homes. Most of the solutions used in the evening don’t last long. The idea was focused on bringing alive a fun-filled evening between a dad and his daughter. And how Goodknight Jumbo Fast Card’s 4-hour long effect doesn’t let mosquitoes spoil their fun.”

     

     

  • Godrej Appliances woos Kerala consumers

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    As Kerala sets to embrace Onam, Godrej Appliances, the business unit of Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, has launched a new television commercial bringing alive the festive spirit with a characteristic local sound. The musical film integrates Onam festivities with the brand’s wide product range and new exciting offers.

     

    Conceptualised by Creativeland Asia, the campaign is the third in the series of brand’s collaboration with popular musician and singer Anoop Sankar.

     

    Speaking on the campaign Swati Rathi, Head-Marketing, Godrej Appliances said: “Onam marks the beginning of the festive season for appliances industry and accounts for more than 35% of the state’s sale. Kerala consumers have always demonstrated strong preference for the brand and the tailor made commercial celebrates this love while showcasing the brand’s wide product range for consumers to pick from, along with specially crafted Onam offers. The video will be promoted on TV and digital media.”

     

    Added Anu Joseph, Co-founder and Creative Vice Chairman, Creativeland Asia: “Godrej Appliances has a really special relationship with Kerala. Come Onam, and you can see that translate into some great offers that add to the festivities. This year’s film captures the joy that the Lucky Lakshaprabhu Offer brings with it. The song composed by Anoop Sankar adds to the magic.”

     

     

  • HK Vitals launches first campaign

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    HK Vitals, Vitamin and Mineral Supplements (VMS) has launched its first brand campaign featuring  actors Dia Mirza and Shweta Tripathi Sharma.

     

    Said Chella Pandyan, Chief Operating Officer at HealthKart: ‘As a brand, our primary focus is to provide health supplementation of outstanding quality & making it easily accessible to our customers. Our effort with this campaign is to build wide awareness around the benefits of quality, real collagen in holistic skin care.’

     

    Speaking about the new campaign, Neha Gupta, Head of Brand, HK Vitals added: ‘Health is Wealth but overthinking about it causes more harm to us than good. Health is generally seen as a serious topic, something that brings fear and stress in our minds. However, at HK Vitals, we feel that a healthier inside leads to a happier outside and we encourage people to act and start their health journey by embracing supplements as a part of their daily routines. HK Vitals Skin Radiance Collagen lets you do just that so that you can live worry-free, knowing that our product will take good care of you.’

     

     

  • Tata Starbucks celebrates 10th anniversary

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    Tata Starbucks is observing its 10th anniversary. A campaign has been launched to announce #BrewYourOwnStarbucks. The campaign film highlights Tata Starbucks’ 10-year milestone in India and has been conceptualised and produced by Edelman India in collaboration with The Yellow Umbrella Films.

     

    Talking about the campaign, Deepa Krishnan, Chief Marketing Officer, Tata Starbucks Pvt Ltd said: “At Starbucks, customers are at the centre of everything we do, and it all starts with their names. As we mark our 10th anniversary in India, we want to celebrate all our customers and the hidden barista in them. Our customers are as passionate about coffee as we are and are full of new ideas and creativity. In this unique campaign, customers are invited to share their own bespoke recipes for a Starbucks beverage and stand a chance to get their names and special beverages featured on the Starbucks menu. This unique first of its kind initiative is our way of thanking our customers and giving them an opportunity to be Starbucks Baristas.”

     

  • Yardley London unveils new campaign

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    Yardley, a British personal care brand specialising in cosmetics and fragrances, has launched its new commercial on its all-new range of Floral Essence Shower Gels.  The commercial has been conceptualised by Contract Advertising.

     

    Said Manish Vyas, CEO, Wipro Yardley: “While Yardley has always being known for its fine floral fragrances, through this new range of shower gel under Floral Essence sub brand, we intend to bring forth goodness of floral ingredients apart from the fragrance.”

     

    Added Ayan Chakraborty, General Manager, Contract Mumbai: “When you hear of a spa like experience, something that is invigorating and indulgent immediately comes to mind. This is the thought that we used to launch Yardley’s range of Floral Essence Shower Gels. The fragrance uplifts you instantly and the floral oils work on the skin. It is like being in a spa everyday.”

     

  • HDFC Bank launches ‘Vigil Aunty’ campaign

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    HDFC Bank has announced that the Bank will celebrate 75 years of India’s independence by launching a new campaign, ‘Vigil Aunty’, which will encourage people across the country to practise safe banking habits.

     

    Commenting on the launch of this campaign, Sameer Ratolikar, Chief Information Security Officer, HDFC Bank, said: “Fraudsters are increasingly adopting social engineering tactics to steal money from customers’ bank accounts. On the pretext of offering certain services or promising help, the fraudsters are luring customers into sharing their PINs, OTPs, passwords, and other confidential banking information with them. Hence, there is a need to educate customers on safe banking habits and make them aware of the various modus operandi used by fraudsters. At HDFC Bank, we recognise our role in creating this awareness.”