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  • The account will be handled by the agency’s Mumbai office

    Kinnect wins creative digi mandate for Himalaya Men

    By A Correspondent

     

    Himalaya Men, from the house of The Himalaya Drug Company, has awarded its digital creative mandate to Kinnect. The account will be handled by the agency’s Mumbai office and was won following a multi-agency pitch.

     

    Said Ashwani Gandhi, Head of Men’s Grooming and E-commerce verticals for Himalaya: “Successfully influencing the male consumer, especially with regards to personal care, is both challenging as well as rewarding. With the number of users and the time spent on digital mediums showing an increase day-by-day, digital becomes an imperative medium for brands, and more so for brands that cater to men. Kinnect comes with strong credentials and has a team of highly motivated and passionate individuals. We’re confident that together we will be able to efficiently build digital as a vital growth driver for Himalaya Men.”

     

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    Added Rohan Mehta, CEO – Kinnect: “The male grooming category that was neglected for years, is a growth driver in the personal care segment today. We are truly excited to partner with Himalaya MEN, a fantastic brand known for leading innovations in this category. With the brand looking to explore new opportunities on digital, we have outlined a creative approach and social media strategy that will elevate the brand portfolio amongst its targeted audience. Our endeavours are focused on making the brand an integral part of men’s daily personal care routine and make it what it truly is – synonymous with men’s grooming!”

     

     

  • Launches a new TVC for India's first-ever facewash co-created with Team RCB for men who lead an active lifestyle

    Himalaya Men and RCB urge viewers to get out and play

    By A Correspondent

     

    The Himalaya Drug Company has come up with a new TVC for it newly launched product- Himalaya Men Active Sport Facewash. This TVC is created through an exclusive association with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Insights from the RCB players and consumers across the country were considered while creating this product that is geared to tackle skin care concerns of men who have an active lifestyle.

     

    The TVC showcases players from the RCB team including Captain Virat Kohli playfully urging the audience to go out and have an active lifestyle. Commenting on the TVC, Ramarao Dhamija, General Manager- Marketing (Consumer Product Division), Himalaya Drug Company, said: “Himalaya Men Active Sport Face Wash is a breakthrough product based on consumer research which highlighted that men who play sports or lead an active lifestyle prefer a product that can address skin issues caused from profuse sweating, excessive sun exposure and dirt. The idea of co-creating the face wash with team RCB is unique.”

     

    Speaking more about the launch, Ashwani Gandhi, Category Manager, Himalaya Men, The Himalaya Drug Company said, “Having been associated with team RCB for over a year now, we took the opportunity to get first-hand insights from the players on their skin concerns and explored the idea of co-creating India’s first-ever facewash that caters to the skin care needs of men who live an active lifestyle. While creating the TVC we wanted to rope in players who could bring out the uniqueness of the product and at the same time inspire other men to get active with no reservations about their skin. Apart from the TVC, the campaign is supported by a 360 degree marketing plan including Print, outdoor digital and PR. We have also launched the Himalaya Men website here we’re sharing exciting content to further engage consumers.”

     

    Speaking more about the TVC, Prateek Srivastava, Creative Director, Chapter Five, said: “When we received the brief, we were quite excited as the concept of a product co-created with Team RCB itself is very unique, something that no other brand has done before. So, even for the TVC, we wanted to show something that people have never seen before. That’s how we stumbled upon the idea of getting the cricketers to play a different sport. By showing them play Volleyball, we’ve been able to bring a fresh visual imagery into the film which we hope viewers will enjoy watching.”

     

  • The initial two matches of Chennaiyin FC during ISL 2016 will be an exciting teaser phase followed by the brand reveal in the finale rounds

    Himalaya inks new association with Chennayin FC of Indian Super League

    By A Correspondent

     

    Himalaya Men has announced an association with Chennaiyin FC of the Indian Super League for its ‘Men Hate Pimples Too’ campaign. It launched the campaign basis a consumer research insight that pimples affect men as well, leading to personal and social discomfort and their grooming needs have to be addressed.

     

    The campaign was activated with the collaboration of Himalaya Men with the Royal Challengers Bangalore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) and continued its journey with the Patna Pirates team during the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

     

    Further consolidating its sports association, the brand is all set to cheer for the new Chennaiyin FC during this year’s India Super League (ISL). The initial two matches of Chennaiyin FC during ISL 2016 will see a teaser followed by the brand reveal in the finale rounds.

     

    Commenting on the association, Ashwani Gandhi, Category Manager, Himalaya Men, said, “Sports is a perfect platform for us to connect with a young TG. Today, sports heroes are not just on-field performers, but also style icons, setting the trend for grooming and style. The Himalaya ‘pimple story’ debuted in 2016 with the RCB partnership, helping us communicate the message that ‘men hate pimples too’ and that a solution in the form of ‘Himalaya Men Pimple Clear Face Wash’, was at hand. After fruitful associations with IPL and PKL, we hope to continue our success run with the Chennaiyin FC tie-up. ISL is a great platform and we are delighted to be associated with the reigning champions!”

     

    “The face cleansing category is pegged at 1800 crore with the men’s segment contributing to 15% and growing at 30-35%. These are strong, impressive growth rates and was a natural progression for us to extend our leadership from the unisex face wash category to men’s grooming category, as men also deal with skin problems and require specialised solutions,”, said Rajesh Krishnamurthy, Business Head-Consumer Product Division, The Himalaya Drug Company.

     

    Commenting on the association, Chennaiyin FC co-owner Vita Dani said: “We are delighted to welcome Himalaya Men as the Co-Sponsor of Chennaiyin FC. We are proud to be associated with such a great brand and we look forward to building a strong relationship through the course of the season.”