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  • As Hashtag Orange expands its footprint from Gurgaon to Mumbai, there is a heightened focus on the western region, notes a communique

    Gaurang Menon joins Hashtag Orange as Creative Head – West

    Gaurang Menon
    Gaurang Menon

    Hashtag Orange, a leading digital native advertising agency, has announced the appointment of Gaurang Menon as its Regional Creative Head for the West region.

    As Hashtag Orange expands its footprint from Gurgaon to Mumbai, there is a heightened focus on the western region, notes a communique.

    Said Mukesh Vij, Founder of Hashtag Orange: “I am glad to welcome Gaurang Menon back to the Hashtag Orange team. I am confident that Gaurang’s leadership will play a pivotal role in driving our growth objectives forward. His strategic vision, coupled with his creative prowess, will undoubtedly elevate our efforts as we continue to innovate and expand in the dynamic digital advertising landscape.”

    Amit Shankar, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Hashtag Orange, echoed the same sentiment, stating: “I am thrilled to have Gaurang back on board, with even greater expertise and a fresh perspective that is sure to invigorate our team. His wealth of experience and creative acumen will play an invaluable role in elevating our strategies to new heights. Together, we will work on pushing  boundaries, innovating, and delivering exceptional results for our clients.”

  • Conceptualised by Ogilvy

    Fevikwik gel launches quirky campaign

    Pidilite Industries Limited has announced the launch of a new campaign ‘Galti Sudharne ka Mauka De’, for its latest variant Fevikwik Gel.

    Says Manish Dubey, Chief Marketing Officer, Pidilite Industries Ltd: “Fevikwik dominates the instant repair category to the extent that it is the only brand people think of when it comes to repairing broken items. However, we recognised that in some cases, repairers need a few more seconds to readjust the pieces for a perfect outcome. This realisation prompted the development of Fevikwik Gel. Our new Fevikwik Gel represents a significant advancement in the instant repair category. The campaign, employing trademark Pidilite humour and real-world situation, illustrates how Fevikwik Gel streamlines the repair process by facilitating swift corrections and enables users to approach any repair or adhesion task with ease and confidence.”

    Added Piyush Pandey, Chief Advisor, Ogilvy India: “Pidilite is a forever innovative company. This time the innovation is with Fevikwik Gel. The Gel gives you that little extra time that you require for adjusting before permanently fixing. The Fevikwik team at Ogilvy & Pidilite found it to be another great opportunity to communicate product benefits in Pidilite style which leaves a smile on your face.”

  • It is curated by Toaster India

    Swiggy Dineout unveils ‘Sharma Ji Ki Beti’ campaign

    Swiggy Dineout recently launched its latest campaign, Sharma Ji Ki Beti, aimed at “revolutionizing” the dining out experience for Indian consumers. The campaign was conceptualised by Toaster India.

    Said Aparna Giridhar, VP, Marketing, Swiggy: “This creative route plays up a new social validation of using Swiggy Dineout before stepping out as the right way to eat out, especially during our biggest annual festival. By humorously portraying this, we encourage users to emulate ‘Sharma ji ki Beti’ for seeking the best dining benefits in town. Building on our core mission of providing unparalleled convenience to consumers, this campaign highlights Swiggy Dineout’s proposition of seamless & joyful dining with maximum savings.”

    Added Ira G Chief Creative Officer, Toaster India: “Swiggy Dineout is a dream client for any creative team and we’re so kicked we got to collaborate and create a campaign with them. Humour and a strong insight are given with a brief like this and we hope to do a lot more with Sharmaji ki beti as a character.”

  • He has set up India’s first ISEC reporting panel

    Yashwant Deshmukh highlights ISEC role in digital world

    At the IAMAI’s India Digital Summit 2024 held earlier this week in Mumbai, the Indian Socio-Economic Classification (ISEC) was much discussed. Central to this initiative is the COTN survey by senior researcher and founder-CEO/Editor of CVoter, Yashwant Deshmukh who is CEO, Dataeye Asia aimed at tracking consumer sentiments across the nation especially in digital consumption. To be conducted year-round in 11 Indian languages and commissioned by a leading media house.

    The survey helps CMOs with two essential batteries: the COTN Economic Battery and the COTN Product Battery. The first COTN survey report is scheduled to be released this month (March 2024). Additionally, this will be the first ISEC-aligned initiative, the survey will introduce a media consumption tracker. More details on what COTN is all about is awaited, and this report will be updated thereafter.

    The conversation led by Yashwant underscored the imperative for CMOs to embrace the transformative power of data analytics and new segmentation in navigating India’s dynamic media landscape. As evidenced by the early adoption of digital media in regions like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, traditional media consumption patterns are in the midst of transformation.  Deciphering and understanding India’s growth in the digital space requires advanced survey methods due to the complexity and dynamism of the Indian consumer landscape.

    The summit highlighted ISEC’s potential with the debut of this study.

  • For Integrated Creative

    Dentsu Creative bags Popeyes mandate

    Dentsu Creative India has won the integrated creative mandate for the American fried chicken restaurant chain – Popeyes. The account was won following a multi-agency pitch and will be serviced from the agency’s Gurugram office. The restaurant chain has 33 stores in 11 Indian cities so far.

    Ujjwal Anand
    Ujjwal Anand

    Said Ujjwal Anand, Managing Partner – North, Dentsu Creative India: “Popeyes has a cult status in the world, and we’re excited to partner with them in their journey in India. We hope to build on the brand’s legacy and of course, the crazy love.”

    Gaurav Pande
    Gaurav Pande

    Added Gaurav Pande, Executive Vice President and Business Head, Popeyes India: “We were impressed by Dentsu Creative’s strategic vision and creative acumen during the pitch process. Their understanding of our brand ethos, the Indian culture and their ability to translate it into share-worthy campaigns stood out. We are confident this collaboration will bring a fresh perspective to our marketing efforts in India.”

    Joy Mohanty
    Joy Mohanty

    Said Joy Mohanty, Chief Creative Officer – North, Dentsu Creative India: “Winning the pitch is great, but winning the hearts and minds of Indian foodies is going to take some work. And we’re ready for it! The possibilities to embed Popeyes in desi pop culture already have us pumped. So, it’s only going to get more interesting from here.”

  • Kavinder Singh to Board as Joint MD-designate

    Sudhanshu Vats is MD-designation at Pidilite

    Sudhanshu Vats
    Sudhanshu Vats
    Kavinder Singh
    Kavinder Singh

    In many ways, if Viacom18 is flying high today, it owes its current status to a fair extent to former CEO, Sudhanshu Vats.

    Vats name, as per the Board of Directors of Pidilite Industries Limited, has been approved as Managing Director Designate. The Board also approved the appointment of  Kavinder Singh as Executive Director and Joint Managing Director Designate. 
They will take charge as Managing Director and Joint Managing Director, from April 2025, after the completion of term  of the current Managing Director, Mr. Bharat Puri. Note, you read it right. It’s 2025, not 2024.

    Commenting on the announcement,  M B Parekh, Executive Chairman of Pidilite Industries, said “The appointments of Sudhanshu and Kavinder will reflect the next phase of the Pidilite leadership journey.”

    Vats is currently Deputy Managing Director of Pidilite Industries. Singh is currently Managing Director and CEO of Mahindra Holidays and Resorts.

  • Orr joins DCA’s existing roster including Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Tiger Shroff, and more

    Uff! Karan Johar’s Dharma Cornerstone signs Orry

    Dharma Cornerstone Agency (DCA), a joint collaboration between Karan Johar and Bunty Sajdeh, announced the signing of social media personality Orhan Awatramani popularly known as Orry. The partnership will strengthen the influencer marketing portfolio of DCA, notes a comadding to the existing bouquet of services of the brand.

    Said Kim Sharma, EVP – New Media, DCA shared her excitement: “Orry represents the epitome of the modern-day influencer dynamic with his creativity and forward-thinking. We are delighted to welcome him to our family at DCA. This association not only strengthens our presence in influencer marketing but also fosters trust in us.”

  • Campaign conceptualised by VML

    New TVC launched for Pass Pass Pulse

    DS Group has launched a new TVC for Pass Pass Pulse, the hard-boiled candy. The brand’s foundational message, ‘Pran Jaaye Par Pulse Na Jaaye’, is echoed once again in the film, where Saurabh Shukla and Abhishek Banerjee take centerstage. It is conceptualised by VML (earlier Wunderman Thompson (Delhi)).

    Commenting on the occasion, Arvind Kumar, General Manager, Marketing, DS Foods, DS Group, said: “DS Group’s Pulse is all about a great tasting candy that you would never share with anyone. Our campaign line ‘Pran Jaaye Par Pulse Na Jaaye’ talks about this in a simple yet creative manner. This latest TVC brings this to life with yet another hilarious story that showcases people going to any extent when it comes to procuring/hiding their Pulse candy.”

    Ådded VML’s Sundeep Sehgal: “Pran Jaaye Par Pulse Na Jaaye is a promising idea that we have built over the years. To take things a notch higher, we developed yet another ad that showcases unique ways people adopt to hide their Pulse candy. We had a lot of fun making it and we are sure that the audiences will find it super entertaining.”

  • Featuring Shankar Mahadevan

    Air India launches new brand track: ‘India Takes Flight’

    Air India unveiled a signature track defining its sonic identity, ‘India Takes Flight’, reflecting, as it calls it, the “sound of a bold, vibrant, and confident India”.

    Air India’s new sonic identity is a jugalbandi (musical collaboration) featuring recent Grammy awardee and acclaimed musician Shankar Mahadevan, renowned percussionist and composer Taufiq Qureshi, celebrated lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi, and London’s revered Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

    Said Sunil Suresh, Head, Marketing, Air India: “We wanted to create a melody that embodied the Indian spirit. We also wanted to capture a universality that brings people together. This musical odyssey accomplishes it expertly, and as the country’s flag-bearer, we are proud to carry this to the world.”

    Added Prasoon Joshi, Chairman McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific, CEO & CCO McCann Worldgroup India: “I am incredibly honoured to be a part of this collaboration that embodies Air India’s new global brand identity. Air India always had a sense of rooted cultural ethos. This ethos is not inward looking but connects and welcomes the world. This track signifies Air India the brand on the ascent, one that emanates from the roots but goes on to embrace the skies.”

  • A refresh in 14 years

    Pepsi refreshes look at the Gateway

     

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    Pepsi took over the Gateway of India in Mumbai to unveil its new look as it rolled out its first visual identity change in 14 years. The carbonated soft drink took over the monument with a digital artwork that showcased the reveal of new Pepsi visual identity in an inflatable installation.

    Sharing her excitement, Shailja Joshi, Category Lead, Pepsi Cola, PepsiCo India, said: “We are thrilled to reveal Pepsi’s refreshed visual identity and new logo, embodying unapologetic modernity and the iconic status of Pepsi. The fresh design language reflects the invigorating spirit of Indian youth and their boundless pursuit of possibilities. The unveiling of Pepsi’s updated visual identity at the iconic Gateway of India, through a unique installation, signifies our celebration of an exciting new chapter. We’re delighted to bring the new logo to India and are positive that Pepsi enthusiasts nationwide will embrace and connect with the bold new era of the brand in 2024.”

  • Will be launching a series of TV and digital campaigns

    Ananya Panday partners with Tresemmé

    Tresemmé, the hair care brand, has partnered with actor Ananya Panday. To kick off the arrangement, Tresemmé will launch a series of TV and digital campaigns featuring her.

    Said Harman Dhillon, Executive Director, Beauty & Wellbeing, at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL): “We are thrilled to welcome Ananya Panday to the Tresemmé family.  Ananya embodies the spirit of the modern woman who is bold, confident, and aspirational. We strongly believe she is the perfect fit for Brand Tresemme which has always helped women look and feel her best, every day, not just salon days. She will inspire our consumers to embrace their individuality and express themselves through their hair.”

  • Campaign conceived and scripted by Leo Burnett

    ICICI Pru unveils new brand campaign

    ICICI Prudential Life Insurance unveiled its latest brand campaign, Zimmedari lagey pyaari. The campaign conceived and scripted by Leo Burnett will be broadcast across TV channels in five languages – Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Bengali.

    Speaking at the launch of the campaign, Anup Bagchi, MD and CEO, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, said: “The launch of our new brand campaign “Zimmedari lagey pyaari” showcases responsibility as an ‘Expression of Affection’ and marks a milestone in reshaping the life insurance narrative. The underlying thought of the campaign is to reposition life insurance as equipping individuals to fulfil their responsibility.”