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  • Spotlights long-term impact of unequal distribution in latest ad

    Ariel launches new #ShareTheLoad film

    By Our Staff

     

    Ariel detergent has launched its latest edition of the #ShareTheLoad ‘movement’ with the film ‘See the signs #ShareTheLoad’.

     

    Said Sharat Verma, Chief Marketing Officer, P&G India, and Vice President – Fabric Care, P&G Indian subcontinent: “With our movement Ariel #ShareTheLoad, our aim has been to strike meaningful conversations that help drive positive change and address inequality. This year’s communication is based on the insight that the unequal distribution of chores can have a long-term effect on relationships. In fact, 81% of women surveyed feel that unequal distribution of chores has affected their relationship over time. Over time the unequal distribution of household chores can lead to one partner giving up and create a distance in the relationship. But on the other hand, we know that the foundation of a strong relationship is based on equality, where both partners feel respected, appreciated, and valued. Our recent survey showed that 95% couples believe that doing chores together will improve their relationship. Therefore, with this film Ariel is urging us all to see the signs and #ShareTheLoad to grow together.”

     

    Added Josy Paul, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, BBDO India: “The latest edition of #ShareTheLoad is an eyeopener for married couples and for the younger generation. It is based on something we have been noticing in society – a growing section of men who are discovering that they have lost out on their relationship but don’t know why. It is a hidden truth that no one is talking about. The truth that there is an emotional distance between couples because of the unequal distribution of household work. As we see in the film ‘the woman keeps on giving and giving… till she finally gives up’. ‘See the signs #ShareTheLoad’ is a resolution, a step towards realizing that to share life together, we need to share the load.”

     

  • Presents sunglasses as more than fashion

    Mullen Lowe films campaign for Fastrack

    By Our Staff

     

    Fastrack sunglasses has launch a new brand campaign titled #NecessoryNotAccessory. Conceptualised by Mullen Lowe Lintas, the campaign is showcased through three multi-concept films.

     

    Said Maneesh Krishnamurthy, Head of Marketing, Eyecare Division Titan Company: “In a tropical country like ours, sunglasses are a must-have. For decades, sunglasses have been marketed as a fashion accessory only but that is not just, why they were created. With #NeccessaryNotAccessory we want to bring new users to the category and grow it by showing the consequences of missing your sunglasses on your next holiday. We believe your beach holiday will never be the same after you experience it with polarised sunglasses nor will you experience the blinding effect of the Indian summer sun with the right mirrored sunglasses. We are ‘educating’ with a Fastrack quirk.”

     

    Added Sonali Khanna – President & Head of Lowe Lintas, South: “Fastrack is a brand where we’ve always made unconventional campaigns to match their unique products. Hence, we decided to push this from merely a ‘feature-education’ piece to a fun and interesting narrative on why sunglasses are ‘Necessary not Accessory’.”

     

  • To showcase Italian Wood Finishes

    ICA Pidilite launches film

    By Our Staff

     

    ICA Pidilite, a joint venture between Pidilite and ICA SPA of Italy, has released a short film depicting how wood finishes influence people’s moods, tastes and preferences.

     

    Said Manish Airee, Senior Vice President, ICA Pidilite: “This is the first time we have released a film made in India for our audience. We want to communicate to our consumers how persuasive design can be. Through this film, we want our consumers to know that ICA Pidilite’s good taste and great finishes are recognizable and that they meet the same high-quality standards as in Italy. We at ICA discover how changing consumer preferences can influence businesses and we try to respond to continuously evolving trends and tastes.”

     

    Added a representative from Alok Nanda and Company (ANC): “Our decision to use opera as a medium was governed by the Italian provenance of Brand ICA Pidilite. Our objective was to create a film that looks like an out-and-out Italian production, and that’s why we had an opera singer from Italy sing it for us. With sophisticated humour, an elegant cast, brilliant music, and a very premium setting, we were able to stay true to the DNA of the product: Premium Italian Wood Finishes. With a gorgeous product, a talented team, and high production values, we knew we had all the ingredients to create a great film. And now, if the viewers like it, we won’t be surprised. After all, good taste shows.”

     

  • Campaign conceptualised by Mullen Lintas

    Hindware ropes in players from PBKS & RCB for TVC

    By Our Staff

     

    Hindware Limited has unveiled a TV campaign conceptualised by Mullen Lintas. The campaign highlights the aspirations of today’s traveller, who aspires to have the same experience in bathroom as they get in a 5-star hotel. The TVC campaign features prominent players from Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kings XI Punjab Kings.

     

    Commenting on the announcement, Sudhanshu Pokhriyal, Chief Executive Officer, Bath Business, Hindware Limited, said: “As a leading player in the bathroom solutions market, we are always looking for innovative ways to connect with our customers. We are excited to launch our latest TVC campaign, ‘5-star Hotel Like Bathrooms’, which highlights the importance of creating a luxurious bathroom experience. Our products are designed to offer a premium and relaxing experience to our customers, and we believe that this campaign will resonate with them. Furthermore, our campaign features cricket phenoms who are the heartline for some many cricket fans. We are confident that with is collaborated TVC we will be able to connect with wider audience and reinforce our brand’s position across Indian markets.”

     

    Added Charu Malhotra, VP & Head of Marketing, Hindware Limited: “We are delighted to launch our new TVC campaign ‘5-star Hotel Like Bathrooms’, which features some of the biggest names in cricket. The collaboration between Hindware and Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings is expected to bring increased brand exposure, stronger brand positioning, enhanced customer engagement, and subsequently increased revenue for the brand. The TVC will be followed with this 360-degree integrated campaign which comprises print, radio, digital, OTT, OOH & robust social plan as we aim to leverage the one of the biggest sporting extravaganzas – IPL and connect with millions of cricket fans across the country.”

     

  • As strategic investor and brand ambassador

    Dia Mirza launches Allter organic baby care brand

    By Our Staff

     

    Allter organic baby care brand launch its latest campaign ‘Every Mother is a protector’, in association with Dia Mirza, as a strategic investor and brand ambassador.

     

    Said Dia Mirza, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador: “As a mother, I wanted my baby’s journey to be earth-friendly and safe for his health. Even before Avyaan was born, I spent a long time looking for a plastic-neutral, safe product and upon research found that most diapers contain a plethora of harsh chemicals that take centuries to decompose. It was a sense of great satisfaction when the first diaper I used on my baby was an Allter diaper!”

     

    Added Surbhi Bafna Gupta and Arnav Gupta, the co-founders of Allter: “As young parents and cofounders of Allter, we know first-hand the importance of choosing top-notch products for our precious little ones. When we realised the monumental gap in the baby care industry back in 2020, we took it upon ourselves to address the issues that modern parents faced. Parents are becoming more mindful of the ingredients they use for their babies and demand clean, chemical-free, and safe alternatives. Here at Allter, we’re all about providing unbeatable quality products that parents can trust.”

     

  • To revamp branding and packaging of milk products

    Almond Branding to partner with Milma in Kerala

    By Our Staff

     

    Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), commonly known as Milma, has partnered with Almond Branding, a leading design agency, to revamp its branding and packaging. The new branding and packaging were unveiled by Kerala Chief Ministe, Pinarayi Vijayan.

     

    Said Shashwat Das, Founder Almond Branding: “We are thrilled to be chosen as the strategic design partner for Milma. It was a unique challenge to make a 42-year-old brand appear 24 years old. Our team understood the importance of creating a cohesive brand identity that would appeal to the youth while retaining Milma’s traditional values. The new Visual Identity crafted by Almond Branding has bolstered Milma’s imagery, and positioned it to surge ahead with confidence to face new market entrants while also winning back the hearts of the people of Kerala.”

     

    Added Milma Chairman K S Mani: “I congratulate Milma and Almond Branding for the successful revamp of the Milma brand. The new branding and packaging look fantastic, and I am confident that it will appeal to customers across Kerala. Milma has been a trusted brand for quality for several decades, and this new brand image will help Milma attract a younger audience.”

     

  • The campaign has been conceptualised by Lowe Lintas, Kolkata

    Rajasthan Royals partners Dollar hosiery

    By Our Staff

     

    Dollar Industries has launched its latest brand campaign to promote Athleisurewear. The campaign has been conceptualised by Lowe Lintas, Kolkata. As Principal Sponsors of the Rajasthan Royals team for this edition of IPL, Dollar has partnered with five cricketing idols – Sanju Samson, Trent Boult, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal & Riyan Parag of the Rajasthan Royals team to push forward the fashion quotient and strike a chord with the GenZ audience.

     

    Said Vinod Kumar Gupta, Managing Director, Dollar Industries Limited: “With majority of business meetings taking place in front of a notebook at home – casual leggings, sweatpants and loungewear have quickly become inherent pieces of our personal and professional wardrobes. This has naturally prompted us to launch an entire range of Athleisure wear – Tank Tops, Crew Necks, Henleys, Polos, Sweatshirts, Jackets, Hoodies, Bermudas, Capris, Track Pants, Joggers and Socks – which perfectly marries our young consumer’s desire for comfortable yet trendy and versatile clothing options which they can wear at multiple events and locations, from work to gym classes to lunch dates.”

     

  • To strengthen recruitment and retention

    Pitchfork launches Specialised Talent Engagement Practice

    By Our Staff

     

    Pitchfork Partners Strategic Consulting has launched a specialised talent engagement practice. The practice promises to hone client capabilities to effectively communicate, build and retain trust among existing and potential talent.

     

    Through the practice, Pitchfork Partners will offer consulting services to develop talent engagement, both internally and externally, create recruitment and retention campaigns, internal communique, as well as tactical actions meant to support the company’s overall talent objectives. It is, notes a communique, already consulting on this front with leading brands across auto, manufacturing, technology and global capabilities centres (GCCs) for their internal and external communication as well as talent engagement initiatives.

     

    Said Pannkajj D Desai, Chief Operating Officer, Pitchfork Partners Strategic Consulting: “Finding and retaining the right talent is not always easy and remains a primary concern for many organisations. While traditional motivations such as pay scales and benefits are important, the current workforce seeks inclusive and impactful experiences at the workplace too. A winning strategy to make one’s firm attractive to potential and current employees is what will determine whether the employer will be successful or not.”

     

  • Conceptualised by Leo Burnett

    DBS Bank unveils brand film

    By Our Staff

     

    DBS Bank India unveiled its latest ‘One DBS’ brand campaign that captures the new benefits to customers from the expanded branch network across the country, with banking solutions for both individuals and businesses. Leo Burnett was the agency leading the film production and conceptualisation of the campaign.

     

    Said Mayuresh Dubhashi, Group Executive Creative Director, Leo Burnett. “DBS is a very different kind of bank that stands out in its approach to reimagining banking. Our film does a great job of illustrating the benefits from the bank’s impressive scale as ‘One DBS’. From an expanded presence in over 500 branches to being recognized as Asia’s safest bank for 14 years in a row, to being a trusted partner for small and big businesses; it’s truly a story of a bank that has a whole lot to offer, that lets you live more. A story told the DBS way.”

     

    Elaborating on the campaign, Shoma Narayanan, Managing Director – Group Strategic Marketing & Communications at DBS Bank India, added: “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest brand campaign that builds on the differentiator of our “phy-gital” offering. DBS occupies a unique space in the Indian market and is the largest foreign bank in India by branch presence. Our new campaign underscores how we can bring together the best of both our global expertise and wide, local network to leverage our enhanced scale and create the best customer experience. As a purpose-driven bank, DBS is now uniquely positioned to harness our deep, regional insights and digital proficiency to deliver exceptional value to not only individuals and businesses across the country, but also to the community at large.”

     

  • To launch new music video

    Leo Burnett gets Guru Randhawa for Mountain Dew

    By Our Staff

     

    Beverage brand Mountain Dew has unveiled a new music video with Punjabi singer and youth icon, Guru Randhawa. The video celebrates the indomitable spirit of Punjabis, an extension of Mountain Dew’s mantra of ‘Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai’. The campaign has been conceptualised by Leo Burnett.

     

    Speaking on the anthem, Vineet Sharma, Category Director, Mountain Dew, PepsiCo India said: “Mountain Dew has always inspired youth to conquer their fears with courage, and win! Punjab and Punjabis have always been known for their bravery and courage. With the new anthem, we salute the land of Punjab and the people of Punjab for their courage. We are thrilled to have Guru Randhawa as the voice, Sneha Khanwalkar as the music director and Irshad Kamil as the lyricist for bringing alive this song of courage of Punjab. Nooran Sisters and Lazer X contributed towards the anthem. We hope that this song will inspire the youth of Punjab to believe in themselves, and conquer with courage, soaring higher than ever before!”

     

    Added Mayuresh Dubhashi, Group Executive Creative Director, Leo Burnett: “As Punjab is known as the land of the bravehearts and Mountain Dew is synonymous with courage, creating an anthem that integrates both, was an exciting brief to work on. We are proud to have brought it to life with this gripping anthem and it’s been amazing to work on such a powerful campaign that takes the brand proposition to the next level.

     

  • The commercial was conceptualised by DDB Mudra

    New campaign for Parle’s Hide & Seek

    By Our Staff

     

    Parle, the leading manufacturer of biscuits and confectionery, has announced the launch of a new campaign for its sweet biscuit brand, Hide & Seek. The commercial was conceptualised by DDB Mudra.

     

    Commenting on the campaign, Mayank, Senior Category Head at Parle Products, said, “As we continue to expand our reach in the international markets, we remain dedicated to providing the Indian consumers with premium products that offer great taste. Hide & Seek has been our flagship brand in the premium sweet cookies segment and we are thrilled to introduce this new campaign to our audience. We believe that the ‘Start your story with Hide & Seek’ campaign will help strengthen the brand’s position in the market and reinforce our commitment to delivering the best chocolate experience to our consumers.”

     

    Added Rahul Mathew, Chief Creative Officer at DDB Mudra Group: “Hide & Seek cookies have been synonymous with the best chocolate experience in the sweet cookie segment for years. Our aim with this campaign is to remind our target audience to not hide from the one they seek. The film portrays this message in a charming, lively, and enjoyable way.”

     

  • Consistence in communication is key for a brand, writes Sanjeev Kotnala

    How Scarecrow is winning it for Reliance Jewels

     

     

     

    Sanjeev KotnalaBy Sanjeev Kotnala

     

    Reliance Jewels- Scarecrow M&C Saatchi – consistency in communication 

    The brand building says that once a brand finds its unique appeal and develops a unique or easily associated and recognisable communication style, it should be consistent. And, if possible, frequently surprise the audience with a different interpretation of the same, evolving with the consumers’ needs and changing ecosystem. Ariel – Share the Load is a case in point. The brand concept has evolved with time, retaining the basic parameters and testing the coordinated repeatedly. It has been consistent, and the thought is strongly associated with the brand. Ariel’s latest communication remains rooted in the thought and has moved from being asked to share the load to an expression of new coordinates of self-realisation. Make My Trip, Frooti, and Dream11 are some other brands consistent with their communication approach and language. Another brand that has been hugely consistent with its approach and communication style has been Reliance Jewels, and Scarecrow M&C Saatchi has been creating some unique communication language for them.

     

    Reliance Jewel Akshaya Tritiya

    In the recent Akshaya Tritiya communication, the brand captured the more than 1000 years old history of Thanjavur’s art & architecture. Thanjavur – a mystical Kingdom and the cultural capital of spellbinding art and Dravidian architecture. Watch the Tamil version here.

    This is not the first time the jewel brand ( Reliance ) and the agency has based the collection and the communication on Indian traditions, culture, dance forms and heritage.

    A note from the agency updates that the inspiration behind Thanjavur is its intricately carved stones of the temples, the excellent craftsmanship of Poompuhar ships, the artistic traditions of Bommai Dolls, and the vibrant interiors of Thanjavur Darbar Hall. The reliance Jewels Akshaya Tritiya Thanjavur collection reflects and pays tribute to nuances of this craftsmanship from the artisans of Thanjavur. The film is a result of a deep study of the history and conversations with experts in different fields.

    Music in the film is an essential element and captures the flavours of Thanjavur. The song is written in Gambheera Nattai raga and pays tribute to the ancient temples. The Hindi version of the song is written by Manish Bhatt. The film is long at 207 seconds, capturing the musical journey of two young girls; a dance choreographer and her friend. However, Manish Bhatt, Founder Director Scarecrow M&C Saatchi, believes that capturing the 1000 years of history in this short duration is an achievement. The Thanjavur typeface was also created to complement the collection and the traditional craft.

    The brand- Reliance Jewel’s thematic jewellery collections are an ode to the country’s diverse culture and are appreciated by customers. This is, in a way, season 7.0 of such a thematic collection.

     

    Reliance Thematic Collection Communication.

    Every year Scarecrow M&C Saatchi with the client, creates a 2 to 5-minute long music-song song-led film based on the culture/art/ history that has inspired the Jewellery Collection.

    Here are some of the films/

    UTKALA – collection inspired by Odisha’s Ancient Art Heritage.

    KAASYAM – collection inspired by Beauty & Divinity of Banaras

    RANNKAAR collection Inspired by Rann of Kutch. And here is the behind the scene for the campaign.

    MAHALAYA collection inspired by the Tribal, Ancient & Royal Heritage of Maharashtra.

     

    Net Net.

    Indian culture, heritage, design, and craft have so much to inspire creativity in jewellery design. I am biased toward such an approach to thematic collection and communication. By being consistent with the thematic collections and communication style, the brand is creating a niche for itself.