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  • Bajaj V’s new initiative, urges people to light a candle outside their homes at 8pm today

    Bajaj V’s ‘Postcards of Pride’ film pays homage to soldiers

    By A Correspondent

     

    Bajaj V has launched ‘Postcards of Pride’ film under its Invincible Indians series.Through the film, it urges all Indians to spare a moment to remember over 22,000 bravehearts who laid down their lives in military actions since 1947, and display their respect through a small gesture of lighting a candle outside their home at 8 pm on today, March 23, which is also celebrated as Martyr’s Day.

     

    ‘Postcards of Pride’ captures the story of Jitendra Singh Gurjar, a Surat-based security guard who has been writing postcards to martyrs’ families for the last 19 years. Till date he has written letters to 4000 families. Through the film Bajaj V conveys a message to all the Indians to come together on Martyr’s day at same time to pay tribute to our

     

    Speaking about the initiative, Sumeet Narang, Vice President- Marketing Motorcycles, Bajaj Auto said: “Bajaj V has created Invincible Indians, a platform to showcase the stories of solid Indians who, by their resolve and determination, performed extraordinary acts for our society. We feel that like Medicine Baba, Ambulance dada and others, Jitender Singh Gurjar is also a true Invincible Indian and hope that his story will inspire millions of Indians to do their bit to pay tribute to our Martyrs.”

     

     

  • Hindustan Unlilever was adjudged Effie Client of the Year, while the coveted Grand Effie was won by The Leo Group India for Bajaj V

    MullenLowe Lintas Group is Agency of the Year yet again!

     

    It wasn’t the usual two-horse race at Effies 2016 night. On Friday, December 16, while Hindustan Unlilever was the clear #1 for the Effie Client of the Year title, it appeared that last year’s winner MullenLowe Lintas Group would face some tough competition for the ‘Effie India Agency of the Year’ crown.  Eventually though MullenLowe Lintas was the clear #1, 11 points ahead of arch rival Ogilvy & Mather. The coveted Grand EFFIE was won by The Leo Group India for Bajaj Motorcycles’ campaign McCann Worldgroup was #3 with 116 points, DDB Mudra #4 with 68 points and the Leo Group at #5 with 66 points.

     

    The 16th edition of the Effie Awards saw over a thousand people from across the country in attendance.

     

    Some of the key winners of the Effie awards under various categories are as follows:

     

    Speaking about the changing dynamics of campaigns and the importance of being relevant Vikram Sakhuja, 2016 Awards Chairman, Effies, said “The true mark of a successful campaign is its contribution towards achieving business objectives through impactful communication. The Effies laud and recognize campaigns that have grown brands and business”. “The response for Effies has been at an all-time-high propelled by the awards reputation of being the torchbearer of creative excellence tested through the lens of effectiveness,” he added.

     

    Elaborating on the entries, Mitrajit Bhattacharya, 2016 Awards Co-Chairman Effies said: “The Effies 2016 will once again shine the spotlight on inventive, ambitious and successful brand-building efforts that are effective and have left an indelible mark on consumer mindsets.”

     

    Speaking at the award ceremony Raj Nayak, President of The Advertising Club said “The Effies 2016 have been increasingly patronised owing to its support and recognition of campaigns that pack the combined punch of instinct with insight. I would like to congratulate the jury that has worked towards ensuring that inclusive campaigns that have resonance amongst consumers are adjudged the winners. “

     

    Click here for Effie 2016 Tally Sheet

     

  • The win was announced at the CNBC-TV18 Overdrive Awards held on December 14

    Leo Burnett India wins ‘Storyboard Commercial of the Year’ for Bajaj V

    By A Correspondent

     

    Leo Burnett India bagged the ‘Storyboard Commercial of the Year’ award at the 17th edition of the CNBC-TV18 Overdrive Awards. The agency has bagged the award for the Bajaj V launch commercial.

     

    Speaking on the win, RajDeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett, South Asia, who was present to collect the award on behalf of Leo Burnett said, “This is pretty much the best way to end the awards streak this year! Automotive advertising is one of the most dynamic, high-volume categories, and making it to the top spot for real work is extremely encouraging. It is great to have walked up on the CNBC-TV18 Overdrive Awards stage to receive this honour on behalf of my team. I hope Leo Burnett and Bajaj V’s great streak continues into 2017 as well.”

     

    The Bajaj V was launched earlier this year on January 26. Bajaj sold a record 11,000 V bikes on the first day of the V’s launch.

     

  • A unique endeavour to relive the day-to-day events of the war as they unfolded between December 3 to 16, 45 years back

    Bajaj V commemorates 45th anniversary of 1971 Indo-Pak war with new campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Bajaj V continues to share the stories of the invincible INS Vikrant and this time it is with ‘Mission Vikrant 1971: Indo Pak War Diaries’, an initiative that commemorates the 45th anniversary of the war through detailed day-by-day accounts. Every day, for the 14-day war period from December 3 to 16, Bajaj V is presenting an update of the events of that day on the warfront. Along with the key events of each day, Bajaj V will also release a new first-hand account of the war as narrated by the brave naval soldiers who served aboard the INS Vikrant during this period.

     

    The website will host the timeline of events and stories beginning December 3. Each day, the website will be updated with events and stories from the same day exactly 45 years ago. Naval veterans such as Vice Admiral S K K Krishnan, Rear Admiral Ramsagar, Rear Admiral S K Gupta, Rear Admiral MediomaBhada, Lt Narula, Lt. Cdr. Avatar Singh, as well as families of Late Vice Admiral Swaraj Prakash & Late Admiral S M Nanda among others have contributed these stories.

     

    Commenting on the initiative,Sumeet Narang, VP, Marketing (Motorcycles), Bajaj Auto Ltd said: “The 1971 war was a momentous occasion in Indian military and political history. Bajaj V, the bike that contains the metal of the invincible INS Vikrant, salutes the brave-hearts who put their lives on the line to serve the country. We feel their stories of valour should be told… This initiative also has a unique personal touch, as these are not just historical facts, but real stories as experienced by those who fought in the war on board the INS Vikrant.”

     

  • Leo Burnett India is the only agency in the APAC region to win at these Awards

    Leo Burnett wins big for OLX & Bajaj V at Epica Awards 2016

     

     

    Leo Burnett India has bagged India’s sole Gold at the 2016 edition of the Epica Awards, for its ‘Reuniting Memories from 1947’ (Dastaan) campaign for OLX. Additionally, its work for Bajaj V, ‘Sons of Vikrant’, bagged a Bronze. The Epica Awards celebrate work from advertising, design, media, PR and digital that has been chosen by renowned journalists from the marketing and communications fraternity across the world.

     

    Leo Burnett India is the only agency in the APAC region to win at these Awards. The work for OLX bagged the Gold under the ‘Native Advertising’ category, while Bajaj V’s campaign won for ‘Films & Series’. The wins have even played their part in helping Leo Burnett secure the coveted ‘Network of the Year’ title this year.

     

    The Epica Awards were established in 1987, and is the only award that is judged by marketing and communications specialist journalists from over 60 publications, including magazines and websites, globally. The prize attracts entries from over 70 countries, each year.  The ceremony was held in Amsterdam on November 17, 2016.

     

    Excited about the wins, RajDeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett, South Asia said, “The work for OLX and Bajaj is extremely close to our hearts. When we realised that OLX is the no. 1 marketplace for used goods in India and Pakistan, we saw an opportunity to help people reunite with their priceless pre-Partition belongings and memories. We received thousands of stories from both sides in no time. OLX India and Pakistan, along with Leo Burnett’s India and Pakistan offices, immediately got to work to tell these stories and make this happen. The result is for all of us to see.”

     

    “The work for Bajaj V was always a winner in our opinion, since the idea is so strong at its core. We documented history in four phases; spoke to war veterans and proud naval heroes of the INS Vikrant, and got them to relive their pride and sacrifices to us. The purposefulness and truth of both campaigns fit seamlessly with our HumanKind philosophy, and I am extremely happy that this work has brought in the accolades it deserves.”

     

  • The film aims to inspire people to cherish India’s rich and glorious history and feel a sense of pride every single day of the year

    Bajaj V calls for Indians to celebrate National pride every day

    By A Correspondent

     

    Bajaj Auto has released a new brand film for V – the bike that contains the metal of legendary warship INS Vikrant. The film raises an important question about why national pride is restricted to select occasions of national significance like Independence Day or Republic Day, and forgotten the very next morning. Also, the new film features the fresh Navy Blue colour of Bajaj V introduced through the new campaign.

     

    The film aims to inspire people to cherish India’s rich and glorious history and feel a sense of pride every single day of the year. The story is narrated from the point of view of a real-life war hero. Rear Admiral S. K. Gupta, a Mahavir Chakra awardee, who served aboard the INS Vikrant in the 1971 war, features in the film and talks about how the Bajaj V now allows us to experience our pride every day.

     

    Said Sumeet Narang, Vice-President, Marketing, Motorcycles, Bajaj Auto: “With the V, we are not just selling motorcycles but celebrating the pride of the nation. Consumers are also playing back this feeling of pride. The new campaign takes the proposition forward and talks about how the V helps you experience pride every day, and not just on select occasions of national significance.”

     

    Added Rajdeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett: “We believed, with the metal of INS Vikrant, the V was perfectly suited to express this pride on an everyday basis. And this formed the core to our thinking for this film.” The film has been directed by Prakash Varma of Nirvana Films.

     

  • Storytelling emerged as the winning ingredient for Indian viewers, with six of the ten ads running far longer than the typical 60-second television commercial

    Most popular ads of 2016 revealed… as viewed on YouTube

    By A Correspondent

     

    Google has released the YouTube Ads Leaderboard, a list of ads and promoted videos that resonated the most with Indian audiences during the first six months of the year. Showcasing the most engaging ads that people chose to watch, the ten ads clocked an astounding 4 lakh hours of watchtime, with over 60 percent happening on mobile devices.

     

    Storytelling emerged as the winning ingredient for Indian viewers, with six of the ten ads running far longer than the typical 60-second television commercial. Further, based on the average watchtime per ad, it is clear that customers are willing to invest their time and attention on advertising that is narrative-driven and takes audiences along on a journey. Bajaj, Hitachi, Royal Challenge Sports Drink and Ariel have taken this approach, and captured people’s attention. Testament to this is that two of the ads on the YouTube Leaderboard have been recognised at Cannes this year. These are the Bajaj V film which won the creative agency, Leo Burnett a Bronze Lion in the Promo & Activation category under Cars & Automotive Product & Services category, and the Ariel ad for which BBDO India was awarded a Bronze Lion in the Creative Effectiveness category.

     

    Talking about the campaign, Soumya Das, DGM (Marketing), Bajaj Auto said, “The genesis of Bajaj V came from our passion to keep alive the legacy of the invincible INS Vikrant in the form of a bike that lakhs of Indians can ride with pride. We’re extremely happy to know that the entire nation appreciates what we did. Youtube as a platform, with its targeting capabilities has helped us to connect with our TG more efficiently and made this campaign a bigger success.”

     

    #1  “Bajaj V – The Invincible” - Bajaj Auto #2 “#Apni Dukaan” - Amazon India
     
    #3 “#BefikarBookKar” – Make My Trip #4 “Fan Anthem #PlayBold India” – Royal Challenge Sports Drink
       
    #5 “#Nothing Dirty ft. Badshah – Hitachi Home #6 “Mauka Mauka” – Star Sports
       
    #7 “Coca Cola Supermarket” – Coca Cola #8”Pepsi thi jeet gaya” – Pepsi
       
    #9 “#Share The Load” – Ariel India #10 “Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge – Samsung
       

     

     

    #1  “Bajaj V – The Invincible”

    Bajaj Auto