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  • To elevate social presence

    Admatazz bags mandate for Boss Appliances

    Admatazz, a Mumbai-based digital agency that uses creative, media, and technology to solve marketing problems, has bagged the integrated social media and search engine optimization (SEO) marketing mandate of Boss Appliances.

    As part of the mandate, Admatazz will handle the creative communications of the brand across social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to elevate social presence along with boosting organic traffic.

    Speaking on the account win, Yash Chandiramani, Founder and Chief Strategist at Admatazz, said: “We are glad to add Boss Appliances to our roster. As we grow as a company, we look to partner with brands who believe in our methods and approach, and we are glad Boss Appliances entrusted their digital presence duties to us. Our key aim is to strengthen the brand’s digital presence by curating interesting content that can be made in this category and increasing the brand’s reach and audience engagement.”

    Vidhi Gala, Director of Marketing at Boss Appliances added: “As a brand that has been present for over four decades, we have always moved forward with the times, and as we see the digital and social media space grow rapidly and consumers become more active, we realise the need to strengthen our online presence. With Admatazz, we are glad to find like-minded agency partners who are enthusiastic and excited to build our brand as we do. We look forward to our association with them.”

  • To empower women to confront gender taboos

    Sirona Hygiene launches campaign

    Sirona Hygiene, a brand focusing on women’s menstrual health and intimate hygiene, ignited a  campaign aimed at smashing societal taboos and stereotypes surrounding women.

    A symbolic wall adorned with phrases like “Must be a girl driver,” “Periods are dirty,” “Women cannot enter the kitchen during periods,” “Women should have kids before 30” and other taboos were featured at the event. Plates, cups, and jugs made of terracotta were also inscribed with similar taboo phrases.

    Speaking about the campaign, Anika Wadhera, Head of Marketing at Sirona, said: “Our initiative to break taboos is about empowering women to reject stereotypes and embrace their true potential.” The event received overwhelming interest and involvement, with attendees expressing appreciation for the opportunity to speak out against deeply rooted social norms and share their experiences of shattering taboos.”

  • Partners with top comedians like Kapil Sharma and digital stars

    Sprite returns with ‘Joke in a Bottle’ campaign

    Sprite, the refreshing, lime-flavoured soft drink from the Coca-Cola Company, is back with ‘Joke in a Bottle’, following the success of its inaugural season. Strengthening its renowned ‘Scan Karo, Joke Suno, Thand Rakho! campaign from last year, the brand is set to become the ultimate heat hack for this season, delivering a fresh wave of comedic content. With a simple scan of a bottle, youngsters can unravel jokes across 9+ regional languages across their most relatable topics such as exams, college, relationships, food and much more.

    To spearhead the campaign, they’ve collaborated with three pairs tied by their love for comedy. For the nationwide commercial we will see Kapil Sharma, together with Suryakumar Yadav who is known for his quick-wit in the Indian cricket Team. Following this, the Bengali commercial will feature superstar Dev Adhikari and Comedian Niranjan Mondal, and the Oriya commercial will feature actor Sabyasachi Mishra and comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath.

    Commenting on the new campaign, Tish Condeno, Senior category director, sparkling flavours, Coca Cola India and South-West Asia, said: “We are thrilled to bring back Sprite’s Joke in a Bottle campaign, following the outstanding response from last year. Our goal remains unchanged: to infuse our consumers’ lives with happiness, delivering genuine and relatable content that resonates with our brand ethos. Sprite is dedicated to offering an unmatched, delightful experience, and we are eagerly looking forward to spreading joy and laughter with everyone!”

    Ritu Sharda, Chief Creative Office, Ogilvy India (North): “Sprite Joke in A Bottle, now running in its second year, not only has regional jokes, but the campaign is regional too. Real comedians have joined forces with popular personalities to keep the heat down and laughter up. The campaign features stars like Kapil Sharma and SKY for the north market, Dev and Niranjan for the Bengali market and Sabyasachi and Biswa for Oriya. The campaign will surely tickle you in the language you love and strengthen the brand’s promise of ‘Thand Rakh’.

  • To support the company's India's journey of growth in the region

    PHD India wins Oppo mandate

    Oppo smartphone and accessories has appointed PHD India to lead its integrated media mandate, following a competitive multi-agency pitch.

    Said PHD India CEO, Monaz Todywalla: “We are thrilled to embark on this journey of growth with our new partner, OPPO. The brand is an innovator in its space and with PHD’s deep expertise in media, consumer strategies and advanced thinking – ‘Intelligence. Connected.’ – that combines data, technology, and human expertise collaboratively, we look forward to building a stronger affinity for Oppo India.”

  • With team partnerships valuing around INR 300 cr

    Rise Worldwide dominates IPL 2024 sponsorship

    Rise Worldwide, the sports and event management company, has facilitated multiple marquee deals for the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a communique from the firm has claimed. It has closed team partnerships worth around INR 300 cr which includes five front-of-jersey deals, capturing an impressive 50% of the coveted inventory for IPL 2024. It has secured over 50 brand partnerships ahead of this season.

    Among these significant partnerships, Dream11 has joined forces with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders, while Luminous has taken the spotlight as the front-of-jersey partner for Rajasthan Royals.

    Said Nikhil Bardia, Head of Rise Worldwide: “This IPL season has reaffirmed our status as the preferred partner in the Indian Premier League ecosystem. Overall, we have locked over 50 agreements as of now across our various partner teams. We have witnessed an increase of 20 percent in the team sponsorship deals.”

  • To handle marquee brands, including Figaro Olive Oil, Bertolli Olive Oil

    Digitas India wins digital creative mandate of Deoleo Olive oil

    Digitas India, a connected marketing agency within the Publicis Groupe, has won the digital creative mandate of Deoleo India Pvt Ltd., the global leader in olive oil with esteemed brands such as Figaro and Bertolli.

    This collaboration entrusts Digitas India with the creative and social media responsibilities for Deoleo’s marquee products, including Figaro Olive Oil, Bertolli Olive Oil and Figaro baby range. The objective is to transform these classic brands through cutting-edge digital narratives and enhanced consumer engagement. Digitas India will also help the brands to venture into new markets while reinforcing the allegiance of existing clientele and heightening awareness about olive oil consumption.

    Sonia Khurana
    Sonia Khurana

    Sharing her enthusiasm on the partnership, Sonia Khurana, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Digitas India, said: “We are excited about our partnership with Deoleo. Building a brand on social media takes a deep understanding of the platforms, how the audiences interact with the content on these platforms and an appreciation of the brand & category. We hope to bring the best of all these to make Figaro and Bertolli a success on social media.”

    Satarupa Majumdar
    Satarupa Majumdar

    Added Satarupa Majumdar, Marketing Director – India and Middle East, Deoleo: “Collaborating with Digitas India represents a significant step in our strategy to connect more deeply with our consumers leveraging social media. Their creative ideas align entirely with our brand ethos, and we are confident that this partnership will help us tell our story in more convincing and significant ways to our audience.”

    This partnership heralds the launch of a series of innovative campaigns designed to showcase the distinct attributes of Deoleo’s products while engaging a wider audience through creative and interactive social media marketing initiatives.

  • Stars brand ambassador Kriti Sanon and introduces Babil Khan

    Motorola unveils new TVC

    Motorola has launched a television commercial starring brand ambassador Kriti Sanon along with Babil Khan for the upcoming launch of the Motorola Edge50 Pro.

    Said Shivam Ranjan, Head of Marketing, APAC, Motorola, said: “The Motorola Edge50 Pro stands for the perfect fusion of intelligence (AI) and art. In order to bring this concept to live in our TVC, Kriti Sanon was undoubtedly the perfect fit to personify ‘Art’ that Motorola Edge50 Pro brings to life with its design, premium finish and the world’s first true colour display and camera. However, the Motorola Edge50 Pro also brings an AI revolution with segment first AI features. This is where we found the perfect fit in Babil Khan who beautifully personified the Moto AI, enabling us to explain the advanced AI features with ease…”

    Added Janmenjoy Mohanty- Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative: “When Motorola asked us to pair intelligence with art, we decided to create a unique pairing that could bring alive this concept. Kriti and Babil take us on a trip to an AI-wonderland and allow us to discover this super-immersive phone and all that we can do with it – which is nothing short of magic!”

  • Highlights the capabilities of RuPay BOBCARD on the UPI platform

    Bobcard launches campaign to showcase integration with UPI

    Bobcard Limited (formerly known as BOB Financial Solutions Limited), a leading subsidiary of Bank of Baroda, unveils #AurKyaChahiye campaign, showcasing the smooth integration of RuPay Bobcard with UPI.

    The campaign aims to raise awareness among consumers about the capabilities of RuPay BOBCARD on the UPI platform, enabling users to access their credit cards with unprecedented ease. Through a humorous yet relatable narrative featuring an auto-rickshaw driver and a passenger, the campaign illustrates the benefits of linking credit cards to UPI, emphasizing convenience and innovation in digital payments.

    Ravindra Rai M, Deputy Managing Director of BOBCARD Limited, said: “In recent years, UPI payments have experienced significant growth, yet credit card users have been deprived of the advantages of UPI transactions. The recent integration of RuPay credit cards onto the UPI platform by RBI and NPCI has effectively filled this void. BOBCARD stands out as an early adopter of this regulatory initiative, ensuring our customers never worry about running out of funds, even for small day-to-day transactions, with unparalleled ease and speed.”

    Added Sunil Gangras, Head of Creative Services, Liqvd Asia: “In our journey of transformation, we wanted every experience with BOBCARD to be reimagined like never before. The ability to scan and pay through UPI with your RuPay BOBCARD is one such step to forge meaningful connections with our audience and stay ahead of the curve. So, it was a strategic move to communicate about this revolutionary feature in the modern Indian banking system, in the language that most Indians emotionally associate with – Bollywood. We reimagined and recreated some iconic scenes from the B-Town to drive ‘Top of the mind’ recall and reaffirm our commitment to stay relevant.”

  • To boost the brand’s digital footprint with cutting-edge AI strategies

    Pink Lemonade forges partnership with Polar Bear ice Creams

    Pink Lemonade, a Bangalore-based brand and marketing agency, gets Polar Bear Ice Creams as their clientele.

    Tina Garg, CEO of Pink Lemonade, said: “Joining forces with Polar Bear Ice Creams is a significant achievement for us. It’s a testament to our team’s ability to innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible in digital marketing. We’re excited to bring our AI expertise in strategic storytelling and creative content creation to the table, enhancing Polar Bear’s footprint in the digital space.”

    Reflecting on the collaboration, Prashant Prakash, Vice President – Sales & Operations of Polar Bear Ice Creams added: “Our goals were clear from the very beginning – to strengthen our digital presence on Instagram,  bring life to our feed with vibrant visuals, and engage our audience with creative, shareable content. We wanted to increase our followers, but more than that cultivate a community of loyal and engaged Polar Bear enthusiasts.”

  • Collaborates with Onads Communications

    Onida launches summer campaign for ACs

    Onida, home appliances brand, has launched its summer campaign for 2024, Thande Dimaag ki Soch, conceptualized by Onads Communications.

    Said Nitin Navalkar, Head of Marketing, Onida: ‘While most Air Conditioner campaigns portray the physical discomfort of the summer heat, we were looking to communicate something different. Onads had an idea which really resonated. Back when electronic brands were chasing celebrity endorsements, Onida had its own celebrity in the Devil that could be owned by the brand for many years to come. This visionary approach led to the birth of the iconic Onida Devil in 1984. Recognizing the enduring power of this established property, we opted to revitalize it.”

    Jignesh Maniar, Founder, Onads Communications added: “Onida is a brand with a rich legacy and we believe humour can work wonderfully in this category. Since this is the season of cricket mania, we created a story keeping the flavour of the season in mind. We wanted to revitalize their iconic Devil and use him as the connection between the story and the product.”

    Vivek Saran, President – COO – Sales & Consumer Business said, “Keeping the Indian summer conditions in mind we have introduced a wide range of Air Conditioners to cater to the Tropical regions of India where temperatures soar to maximum humidity conditions. Onida’s tropical Heavy-Duty Inverter ACs offer a perfect blend of Powerful Cooling, Energy Efficiency, Durability and Advanced Features. With a rapid growth in AC sales in the last 2 quarters, we are targeting a 40% increase in AC sales turnover.”

  • The creative duties of the brand will be handled by the agency’s Mumbai office

    Scarecrow M&C Saatchi adds Gopal Snacks to its FMCG Clientele

    Scarecrow M&C Saatchi adds Gopal Snacks to its FMCG Clientele. The full service creative duties of the brand will be handled by the agency’s Mumbai office.

    Since its inception 14 years ago, Scarecrow has managed over 150+ brands, representing a diverse range of businesses. Being a full service agency it caters to some of India’s biggest brands and conglomerates like Reliance, Viacom, Zee, BJP and Sony Network handling their flagship brands like Reliance Jewels, Nickelodeon, Zee Zest, and Sony Sports Network to name a few.

    Manish Bhatt, Founder Director, Scarecrow M&C Saatchi said, “Gujarat is a goldmine of entrepreneurship and breeding ground for great brands. Success story of a visionary family with first generation & second generation entrepreneurs is fascinating as other such business families from Gujarat. At Scarecrow, we have worked for such great brands that emerged from Gujarat like Reliance, Wagh Bakri, Rasna, Varuna Pumps, Vasu Healthcare and more, and walked along on a growth journey with some. Gopal Snacks is one such brand – Not just Scarecrow but I am personally also looking forward to contribute in its growth journey. Fingers crossed.”

    Commenting on a partnership, Raj Hadvani, Wholetime Director & CEO, Gopal Snack Limited added: “In the highly competitive and impulse buying snacking category, we believe that Gopal Snacks has the potential to cater every consumer across India and globe with our unique taste and quality. We are glad to have Scarecrow M&C Saatchi onboard as our strategic and creative partner. Their competency in understanding brand, contemporary strategising and storytelling makes them perfect growth partners.”

  • Showcases the range of energy solutions including solar-based products

    Kohli is brand ambassador for Amaze power tech brand

    Amaze, the energy solutions brand, launched a new brand campaign Hamesha #ReadyToPerform featuring Virat Kohli. The campaign showcased its widest range of inverters, batteries, and solar products.

    Speaking on the occasion, Preeti Bajaj, CEO and MD, said: “Amaze has established itself as a trustworthy brand in India by providing high-quality and energy-efficient energy solutions. The retail and energy sectors are currently experiencing a new wave of growth in the new emerging Bharat, due to rising urbanization and an increase in the purchasing power of consumers. With a strategic focus on innovation, and expansion, along with a solar approach, Amaze is poised to make a significant impact on the energy landscape in India, and our target is to triple our growth and customer touchpoints in the next 3 years. We intend to continue powering the dreams and aspirations of emerging India with an uninterrupted and independent power supply.”

    Added Neelima Burra, Chief Strategy, Transformation and Marketing Officer: “The Hamesha #ReadyToPerform campaign exemplifies Amaze’s commitment to empowering consumers to excel in every aspect of their lives. The film is based on consumer insight inspiring middle India to break boundaries and chase dreams without the hassle of power cuts. We believe middle India is rising because they don’t want to be seen left behind in a rapidly changing world and they prepare themselves for everyday challenges relentlessly.”

    Said Anusha Shetty Chairperson and Group CEO, Grey: “Thanks to digital democratisation, a new wave of Indians are shaping the country. Indians who think no dream is unrealistic. Indians who think it’s not where you come from but where you’re headed those counts. Amaze believes in fuelling their aspirations with uninterrupted power.”