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  • The campaign aims to fuel the inner belief of individual, needed to rise and shine on the big stage called ‘Life’

    SBI Life ad highlights family support

    By A Correspondent

     

    SBI Life Insurance has launched its latest integrated brand campaign ‘Apno ki #HimmatWaliSeeti’ that reiterates the power of family support in reinstating individual’s belief in himself/herself. The brand campaign encourages individuals to pursue their passion responsibly, by first making life insurance a financial priority to secure the needs of their loved ones.

     

    Said Ravindra Sharma, Chief of Brand & Corporate Communications, SBI Life Insurance: “In our society, family continues to be the bedrock of support and our communication seeks to highlight the strength of family support. Especially in today’s challenging times family support plays a fundamental role in shaping an individual’s well-being, it acts as a de-pressuring agent in life. Our new brand campaign ‘Apno ki #HimmatWaliSeeti’ attempts to communicate a strong message that with the support and encouragement of the family one can wholeheartedly pursue their dreams and ambitions. He further added, “Through this campaign we aim to support every individual in securing their family’s well-being in a better way, without compromising on their dreams.”

     

    Added Garima Khandelwal (CCO) and Azazul Haque (CCO), Mullen Lintas India: “Life Insurance is seen as a responsibility towards one’s loved ones, and we wanted to start a new dialogue about the reason for Life insurance for today’s shifting landscape. The shift about the category with this campaign is that our loved ones are not our responsibility, but our biggest strength, our biggest cheerleaders, and we don’t need to endure a life doing what we don’t love to see them happy, to see them taken care of. Life is about going after your dreams, our loved ones still taken care of. We have a story of a girl learning to whistle so she can cheer for her father as she witnesses him most happy, most content when he’s pursuing what he loves to do.”

     

     

  • In a bid to celebrate the Tamil pride, not only about the language but as a way of life, Tata Tea Chakra Gold has unveiled a TN-exclusive campaign, conceived by Mullen Lintas

    Tata Tea Chakra Gold celebrates Tamil culture in latest ad film

    By A Correspondent

     

    Tata Tea has unveiled a new Chakra Gold campaign for Tamil Nadu which has been conceptualised by Mullen Lintas.

     

    Commenting on the campaign, Puneet Das, Vice President-India, Tata Global Beverages said: “Tata Tea Chakra Gold is a blend specially crafted for Tamilians and celebrates the Tamil way of life. Its new campaign is about evoking regional pride of Tamil Nadu that is rooted in understanding the importance of discipline and processes in the life of a Tamilian. Similarly, Tata Tea Chakra Gold made from a rigorous process enables consumers to make the perfect cup of tea”.

     

    Highlighting the insight behind this campaign, Chief Creative Officers at Mullen Lintas, Garima Khandelwal and Azazul Haque, added: “Regional insight and truth of inherent everyday behaviour that evokes pride and empathy as a reason to consume Tata Tea Chakra Gold. It positions the brand as a ‘go to’ tea by keeping the consumer at the center using the analogy of the process followed for making it. Similar to the people of Tamil Nadu who drink it, making it the ‘tea of the state’. Simply and beautifully told through the voice and visual grammar that is natively Tamil Nadu.”

     

     

  • The campaign idea takes on the daily grind, the routine of life, and how one gets lost in doing the right things

    #RideToReboot, affirms Mullen Lintas in new campaign for Bajaj Avenger

    By A Correspondent

     

    Riding the wave of successful campaigns for Bajaj Avenger, Mullen Lintas Mumbai has conceived a new campaign for the brand. The campaign idea takes on the daily grind, the routine of life, and how one gets lost in doing the right things.

     

    Commenting on the idea, Narayan Sundararaman – Vice President (Marketing) – Motorcycles, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said: “Avenger is a differentiated bike in its category with a unique Cruiser form. The relaxed riding position, impressive performance and iconic cruiser design have made Avenger a preferred choice of the working young professionals. Liberation is the core proposition for Avenger. Our interactions with customers have consistently revealed their love for the easy riding stance and handle-bar position of Avenger. With this film, we wanted to reinforce this liberation proposition and unshackle and awaken the lost rider.”

     

    The creatives behind the campaign, Azazul Haque and Garima Khandelwal – Chief Creative Officers at Mullen Lintas, commented: “Bajaj Avenger wanted to rekindle love for riding in bikers by making them realise that they are caught in the rut of life. Because they have chosen the right life. Sometimes we lose a little bit of ourselves doing all the right things in life. And what better way to reboot yourself than by getting on the saddle of the Avenger. We thought of a simple creative idea of bikers holding various things of daily chores like they hold the handle bar of an Avenger! Making them realize that they are born to ride and they shouldn’t become a slave to daily routine.”

     

     

  • The announcement follows Vikas Mehta's appointment as the agency's Chief Executive Officer

    Mullen Lintas ropes in Azazul Haque, promotes Garima Khandelwal as new CCOs

    By A Correspondent

     

    Mullen Lintas has announced the new creative leadership at the agency. Azazul Haque (previously Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy South) and elevated Garima Khandelwal (previously Executive Creative Director, Mullen Lintas) are the new Chief Creative Officers. The announcement follows Vikas Mehta’s appointment as the agency’s Chief Executive Officer – hinting fundamental changes at the leadership level.

     

    Speaking about the development, Amer Jaleel, Group CCO and Chairman, MullenLowe Lintas Group said “Mullen Lintas is a very special agency to the group. It was handcrafted by a select bunch and managed to get into the top 10 among agencies on reputation probably faster than any agency in living memory. We took our time in figuring out the leadership and I have to laud our clients for exemplary conviction that they gave us this space and time. Garima Khandelwal and Azazul Haque are not just the best bets for the agency, they are the best bets for each other too. Gari is supremely artistically inclined and intuitive as a mind and Azaz is a fantastic articulator and craftsperson both of lofty truths and consumer language. Plus the two are among the coolest people in advertising. They are going to rocket our trail-blazing agency to stratospheric levels with dark shades firmly in place!” Both Haque and Khandelwal will be based out of the agency’s Mumbai office.

     

     

  • The film showcases women from different walks of life, who wear their scars with pride

    Titan Raga redefines a woman’s beauty through a unique lens

    By A Correspondent

     

    Taking the brand’s conversation ‘Khudse Naya Rishta’ forward, Titan Raga’s latest TVC questions the idea of beauty. The film showcases women from different walks of life, who wear their scars with pride. And flaunt their imperfections with confidence and grace.

     

    Said Suparna Mitra, CMO, Titan Watches: “The beauty of a woman does not lie in a societally imposed idea of perfection, but rather, in her acceptance of her unique beauty. Design stories that celebrate the allure of imperfection are at the core of the product truth of the Raga ‘I Am’ collection. ‘I Am’ designs bring to life the asymmetry and unpredictability abound in nature. This collection embodies the true spirit of individuality, a fitting tribute to the woman of today.”

     

    Added Azazul Haque, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy & Mather: “Titan Raga has always celebrated women. And has always questioned stereotypical thinking. This time, it questions stereotyping of beauty. Why are pregnancy marks not celebrated? Why are they flaws? Why do dark circles need make-up to hide them? This campaign raises such questions and tells women to flaunt their flaws and not hide them because every part of them is beautiful. Every mark, every scar, every wrinkle is beautiful. And Titan Raga celebrates that beauty.”

     

     

  • The films bring to life stories of people settling into new cities

    Amazon gets back its Chonkpur Cheetahs for IPL 2018

    By A Correspondent

     

    The Chonkpur Cheetahs are back for Amazon, and this time with new rivals. The campaign “Ajnabi Shahar Mein Apni Dukaan” shows the everyday struggles of an unknown city through the cricket team, where Amazon.in helps resolve dilemmas getting in the way of things truly important.

     

    Conceptualized by Ogilvy Bangalore and directed by Hemant Bhandari of Chrome Pictures (Chonkpur Cheetahs) Jerald Packiasamy of Still Waters Films (Chellapuram Cheetahs), the films bring to life stories of people settling into new cities, and how Amazon India can help by providing access to required products in a humorous and light hearted way.

     

    Said Ravi Arun Desai, Director, Mass and Brand Marketing, Amazon India: “With more than 300 million interactions across touch points in 2017, Amazon had to bring back the Cheetahs in 2018, this time chasing a bigger dream in an ‘Ajnabi Shahar’. The insight behind this campaign is that almost all Indian families have someone who would’ve moved to a big Indian city in pursuit of better opportunities for themselves and the next generation. The campaign encapsulates how Amazon supports millions of Indians in their pursuit of dreams, as we cater to their everyday needs. Our customers use Amazon to effortlessly settle down in a completely new environment. The campaign explores a few relatable stories of the Chonkpur Cheetahs trusting apni dukaan to help them tackle some problems of settling into an unknown city. With over 17Cr products to choose from, the obstacles are taken care of by Amazon.in, and all they now need to do is concentrate on fulfilling their dream.”

     

    Added Azazul Haque, Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy Bangalore: “When we conceived the idea of Chonkpur Cheetahs last year we created an entire team with characters that would feel completely relatable to any individual who saw it. Their journey started as a team with a big dream – and this year that dream takes them to an unknown big city. This journey is inspired by the millions in India who shift to unknown cities to fulfil a lifelong dream regardless of the challenges they may have to face. Amazon.in here is everyone’s ‘Apni Dukaan’ that helps tackle these challenges, so that the dream can flourish.”

     

     

  • The latest TVC shows Akshay Kumar spending time with army jawans at a camp

    Ogilvy South unveils latest campaign for Fortune Oils

    By A Correspondent

     

    Fortune Oils has released its latest campaign featuring brand ambassador Akshay Kumar. Taking forward the brand’s message, Fortune Oils’ latest TVC shows Akshay spending time with army jawans at a camp – drawing on his association and support for the Indian Army.Conceived and executed by Ogilvy South, this film celebrates the idea of home-cooked food and the emotional attachment we all have with it in a fresh and interesting story.

     

    Said Piyush Pandey Executive Chairman and Creative Director, Ogilvy South Asia: “The film continues on the theme of ‘ghar ka khana’ but  this time we use jawans as they are the ones who miss ghar ka khana for long extended periods away from home. Akshay Kumar is a good fit because he has been a Chef in his early days (before he became a Bollywood star). I am sure he will touch the hearts of people and strengthen Fortune Oils connect with the people of India.”

     

    Added Angshu Mallick, COO, Adani Wilmar Ltd: “Fortune Oils’ communications have always been about connecting with our consumers on an emotional level. So when we were considering a brand ambassador, who better than Akshay Kumar. He is popular, likeable and relatable with people across different ages. Known to be a hardworking and conscientious person, Akshay epitomises all the values that Fortune stands for and is the perfect representative for our brand.”

     

    Said Azazul Haque, CCO, Ogilvy South: “The idea of choosing Akshay Kumar as a brand ambassador came from the client and we loved it. A cooking oil brand choosing a male brand ambassador was a bold and progressive decision. Also Akshay has good credibility as a food expert because of his affiliation with world famous cookery shows and his own past with the food industry. From there the idea of him cooking for others generated. Because of his strong associations with the Indian Army, we thought a story of him cooking for the jawans, who miss ‘Ghar ka khana’ the most will make for an emotionally engaging plot.  Because ‘Ghar ka khana, ghar ka khana hota hai’ is not just a positioning, but also an emotion. The premise that one misses home cooked food when away from home is a human truth.”

     

     

  • The campaign looks at the reality of our lives today

    Amazon gets ready for this festive season with #KaroMilkeTayyari

    By A Correspondent

     

    Amazon has announced the launch of The Amazon Great Indian Festival.Conceptualised by Ogilvy, Bangalore, the campaign has been directed for the Southern Region by Jerald Packiaswamy of Still Water films and the campaign for the rest of India is by Anupam Misra of Crazy Few Films.

     

    Said Ravi Arun Desai, Director, Mass and Brand Marketing, Amazon India: “This festive season, we wanted to remind India that the lead up and preparation for any festival is just as exciting and memorable as the festival itself – an opportunity to strengthen bonds that matter. From choosing what to buy for your loved ones, renewing our homes with products that were earmarked for purchase during the next Dassera/ Diwali, and buying products specifically required for the festival itself, preparations play a critical role in making the festive taiyarri memorable. Through our campaign, we want to urge people to take time off and invest it in creating memories with their loved ones. Brand Amazon always attempts to tell a story that our customers feel connected with, in a manner that is simple and relatable based on real Indian insights. While Amazon India is a preferred destination for most people for their shopping, #KaroMilkeTayyari aims to remind people of the importance of the human connect, whilst we take care of your shopping needs.”

     

    Added Azazul Haque, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy Bangalore: “In India festivals are not just a one-day event. And especially in this festive period, the preparations for the festival are as important and exciting as the day of festival itself. And being together in these festive preparations is as important as being together for the festival.”

     

    Said Kiran Ramamurthy, Executive Vice President, Ogilvy Bangalore commented: “In a festival-rich milieu, it is a challenge to find an insight that is fresh. And when, during consumer immersions, we discovered this rich territory of the joy of the festival getting magnified by the planning and preparation leading up to it, we knew we were on to something. The icing on the cake for this campaign has been in responding to the client mandate of finding two distinct region-specific expressions of the campaign.”

     

  • The new Jal Mahtosav campaign brings alive the many splendours of the water festival through a child's imagination

    Madhya Pradesh shifts focus to water festival in latest ad campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    After the ‘MP main dil hua bacche sa’ campaign released last year, Madhya Pradesh Tourism has embarked on yet another journey with Ogilvy for its latest film for Jal Mahotsav, India’s first-ever water festival.

     

    Commenting on the campaign, Azazul Haque & Mahesh Gharat, Chief Creative Officers, Ogilvy Bangalore said: “Every Madhya Pradesh Tourism campaign is like competing with our own past campaign. Once again the challenge was to create a piece of communication that also looks like a piece of art, like every other MP Tourism campaign. Since the brief was to create excitement around Jal Mahotsava, a magnificent event that happens on an island of Hanuwantiya where water related sports and activities take place, we thought using water colour paintings created by children would be the best way to capture that fun and excitement. But then static water colour paintings were not enough to showcase the exuberance and energy of Jal Mahotsava. So, we decided to make the characters in the paintings move. That was a herculean task. Rajesh and Vidya, the directors of the film, played a significant role in helping us overcome this herculean task. Many thousands of paintings were created and finally 700 plus paintings were used with ‘stop motion’ technique to create this magic. Even the words in the song are kept childish and only the sound of water drops and Ghatam (a clay tumbler) are used to create the music. We wanted to create childlike magic in this campaign. Hope we have achieved it.”

     

    Added Ajay Menon, Executive Vice President, Ogilvy India: “It is always a delight to work on a brief from MP Tourism. This time around the brief was to promote Jal Mahotsav, a one-of-its-kind water festival, being held at Hanuwantiya in Khandwa district. Therefore, in keeping with the work we’ve done with MP Tourism over the last decade, our response  to this brief also attempts to create the same magic through its visual and aural experience. We hope the campaign excites people enough to plan their next trip to MP.”

     

  • The latest campaign highlights the progressive mindset of the modern Indian woman

    Titan Raga upholds the choice of motherhood

     

     

    Titan Raga has unveiled a brand campaign that conveys a strong message on the choice of motherhood. Reaffirming the campaign message of ‘Khud Se NayaRishta’, the TVC emphasizss that motherhood is a desired choice and not a sacrifice. Conceptualised by Ogilvy, the ad film has been directed by Vinil Mathew of ­­­­Breathless films.

     

    The TVC is set at a beautiful baby shower. We see a young mother-to-be speak from her heart about the kind of mother she aspires to be. She starts off with the traditional things she will not follow, often defined by society as traits of a good mother. Rather, she appreciates her own mother for being unconventional – a woman who did not give up on her life, aspirations and passions. And for that very reason, her mother is her role model, teaching her to love her life as much as she will love her newborn baby.

     

    Said Sirish Chandrashekar, Marketing Head, Titan Watches: “Titan Raga’s brand films have always reflected the Modern Indian woman’s progressive views through contexts that are relevant to her life. In this film, we explored the evolving codes of motherhood. It is about living your life fully, without being judged and knowing that being a mother is not a sacrifice, but a choice.”

     

    Added Azazul Haque, Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather: “In the new campaign, the Raga woman questions the established definitions of motherhood. We wanted to pick an insight, a subject of conversation that’s relevant to majority of modern Indian woman. The story of a young mother, inspired by her own mother who has redefined motherhood looked emotional, touching and yet an extremely strong narrative to communicate what Titan Raga stands for.”

     

  • Amazon Fashion's new campaign created by Ogilvy Bangalore

    Amazon talks to the youth with ‘Citizens of Fashion’ pitch

    By A Correspondent

     

    There was a time when you could tell by a person’s clothes if he was from the city or a small town. Now you can’t. Today, youth across metros, cities and small towns have access to top national and international fashion brands that reflect their global aspirations and style. Based on this insight, Amazon Fashion’s new campaign shows how fashion has become a unifier and a language that bonds Indian youth into a cult called ‘Citizens of Fashion’. A 3600 degree campaign encompassing TVC, Digital, Print and OOH, Citizens of Fashion portrays the new Indian youth who remain rooted within, but are breaking traditional stereotypes with their sense of style.

     

    Shot in Varanasi, the two commercials show how Indians in every nook and corner are becoming increasingly fashion aware. Created by Ogilvy & Mather Bangalore and directed by Arun Gopalan of Storytellers Productions, the films are set to foot-tapping music and have slick cinematography.

     

    Azazul Haque, Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy Bangalore said: “Fashion belongs to everyone. It belongs to those who live in Paris. It belongs to those who live in Banaras. All you need is the desire to look stylish and fashionable. Amazon Fashion wanted to celebrate these citizens of fashion who live everywhere. In small towns. In big cities. Amazon Fashion wanted to become the destination for anyone who is seeking the latest style and famous fashion brands, online.”

     

    The idea was to make brand Amazon Fashion edgy yet relatable. Extremely fashionable yet mass. So came the idea of Parispur and Rioganj. People who are extremely fashionable yet earthy. The contrast of people in an extremely relatable backdrop behaving like the mass of India but dressed in high fashion clothes. People who turn Kamalapur to Parispur and Raiganj to Rioganj. People who are the citizens of fashion.

     

    Arun Sirdeshmukh, Head of Amazon Fashion said: “Amazon Fashion is one of the fastest growing stores on Amazon.in with a wide selection of over 2 million fashion products available across categories. Our fashion store has now become a one-stop destination that offers engaging fashion editorials, curated selection and a wide range of top national and international fashion brands. The new campaign reinforces our transformation vision in India as we bring the latest and exclusive in fashion to the doorstep of our fashion savvy customers across the country, including tier2/3 cities.”

     

    Apart from the two TVCs, the campaign also includes a 95second digital film – a fashion manifesto that talks about a set of beliefs and attitudes, Citizens of Fashion live by. There’s also a first of its kind activation idea being executed. Watch out, Citizens of Fashion are going to surprise you again.

     

     

     

  • Octane embraces rush and excitement of speed in its latest ad film conceptualised by Ogilvy Bangalore

    Titan’s Octane targets men that live life in the fast lane

     

     

    Titan Octane aired their latest ad film, speaking to the generation of men who chase challenges and live in the fast lane. The new campaign positions Octane as a watch that embodies the sporty and energetic side of the modern Indian male, and brings alive the core thought of ‘Speed’ in a thrilling and unexpected manner.

     

    The campaign film features a man racing down the street in his sports car, when he catches the attention of an intelligent being. A thrilling chase ensues through cityscapes and scenic countryside, with the man managing to stay just out of the being’s reach. Finally, the being catches up with the man as he is speeding down a street, and in a thrilling finish it transforms into a sporty Octane watch.

     

    Sharing his thoughts on the campaign, Sirish Chandrashekar, Head- Marketing, Titan Watches: The task is to position Octane as a sub-brand with a personality that is distinct from Titan. It draws its personality from product attributes – bold, chunky, heavy and metallic. The ad brings alive this aggressive and physical persona of Octane in a clutter-breaking manner.

     

    Azazul Haque, Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy Bangalore: The idea is to position Octane as a brand of watches from Titan with edgy new age features. The brief was to make the product, the hero. So we thought of the story of an exciting chase between the watch and the wearer. Brand Octane will be edgy, new age, younger and product centric. It’s an interesting shift from the tonality of Brand Titan. The attempt is to make Octane a brand of watches for those who want tech-heavy, feature-loaded watches.

     

    Embracing the sense of liberation and adrenaline rush that comes with this active lifestyle, Octane includes features like chronographs that measure time up to 1/10th of a second and tachymeter that can measure speed based on distance covered. The new ad film for Octane went live on air on June 13, 2016.