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  • The actor plays protagonist in the new Thums Up campaign

    After Salman, Thums Up gets Ranveer Singh for a ‘Toofani’ act

    By A Correspondent

     

    Topselling cola Thums Up released its commercial starring actor Ranveer Singh, continuing with the ‘Toofani’ theme which had megastar Salman Khan as brand ambassador. The ‘Main Hum Bhi Hoon, Aur Khaas Bhi’ campaign is the second rendition of the creative expression – ‘Main Hoon Toofani’ which was launched early this year, notes a communiqué, adding: based on the idea of celebrating the ‘Khas’ in ‘Hum’, the campaign seeks to inspire its consumers to unleash their toofani or heroic spirit. It may be recalled in October this year, it was revealed that Salman Khan will no longer be endorsing Thums Up. Both Coca-Cola India, owners of the Thums Up brand, and Salman Khan had then issued a joint statement noting that since Salman Khan was committed to an existing relationship with a daily TV show, which this year happens to be sponsored by a brand that competes with the Coca-Cola India product portfolio In light of this, both parties have mutually decided not to renew their current contract.

     

    Launching the new Thums Up campaign, Debabrata Mukherjee, Vice President, Marketing, Coca-Cola India and South West Asia said, ‘Thums Up advertising is set apart by its energetic, fast-paced and stylishly rendered action. Ranveer Singh, with his palpable energy and inimitable style, will help amplify the aspirational quotient of the brand. Ranveer embodies the Thums Up philosophy in his personal life – an uncompromising attitude towards achieving one’s goals. We are confident that this partnership will work towards fulfilling the brand’s objectives.”

     

    The campaign has been conceptualised by Leo Burnett, led by National Creative Director Sachin Das Burma and has been launched through a film directed by acclaimed Hollywood director Simon West. West is known for his work in blockbusters like Con Air and Expendables 2.

     

    Commenting on the campaign, Burma, said: ‘It is a fact that nobody is born a Toofani, it is what you do in the face of adversity that makes you one! Real Toofani exists in everyone, it’s just that we need to recognize it and work towards achieving our goals. Following the brand’s philosophy of believing in oneself and inspiring people to unleash their true potential, the campaign focuses on the hero spirit that resides in every Thums Up drinker. It was a great learning experience working with someone of Simon’s caliber, as all the action sequences in the film are live and look nothing short of an action-packed rollercoaster ride.”

     

  • Coca-Cola launches its social cccasions campaign featuring Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone in a new avatar

    Deepika plays to the festive tune for Coca Cola’s latest campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    It’s that time of the year again, when festivities, celebrations and joyful togetherness fill the air. And it’s also that time  of the year when the soft drink giants come up with new advertising campaigns to leapfrog consumption. Coca-Cola has unveiled a new campaign promoting its ‘Taste the Feeling’ credo.

     

    The campaign sees Deepika as a young confident girl who along with her brother end up at a wrong house. Blissfully unaware of this fact, both are welcomed warmly by the hostess, portrayed by Renuka Shahane, however the brother soon realises the mistake. Before they can make a quick exit, the sight of the bubbly Coca-Cola being poured for them captivates Deepika, rendering her unable to take her eyes off the drink.

     

    Talking about the new campaign, Debabrata Mukherjee, VP – Marketing & Commercial, Coca-Cola India, said: “Making every moment special is our core belief and this year’s social occasions campaign reiterates how Coca-Cola is the perfect companion for the both friends and strangers alike. It not only helps bring people together but also provides a great uplifting refreshing beverage experience. Standing strong as the preferred choice of beverage for guests, this campaign is a testimonial to how Coca-Cola brings about the feeling of celebrations and makes everyone feel right at home.”

     

    Commenting on the campaign, Prasoon Joshi, Executive Chairperson and Creative Director, President, McCann Asia Pacific added: “We as Indians take pride in guesting or mehmaan-Nawaazi. The new TVC takes a different spin on guesting. We have looked at it purely from a guest’s point of view & accentuated the desirability for Coca-Cola, in a fun way. The ability of Coca-Cola to bring people together and make moments special remains at the centre, like when Deepika says in the ad ‘aise hi chalejaate toh Coke buramaan jaata!’”.

     

  • In its latest campaign , the brand seeks to add a zing factor to snacking by showing a group of youngsters enjoying a snack together with a bottle of Fanta

    Snack time is play time, says Fanta

    By A Correspondent

     

    Having splashed their bubbly characters across television screens all of last year, beverage drink Fanta is back with a renewed proposition this time too.

    In its latest communication campaign — Snack-time Fanta-time, the brand seeks to add a zing factor to snack time by showing a group of youngsters enjoying a snack together with a bottle of Fanta. What would be new this time around would be the introduction of a new character – the mom – who would be essaying a central role in the campaign.

     

    Speaking on the launch of the campaign, Debabrata Mukherjee, VP – Marketing & Commercial at Coca-Cola India & SWA, said, “Snack times are moments full of play and fun energy that represent brand Fanta. Our global body of work on Fanta ‘Play’ has been appreciated world over and this year, we have taken the core proposition further by building in local consumer insights set in the Indian context.”

     

    The new campaign has been conceptualized by Ogilvy & Mather led by Ajay Gahlot, Executive Creative Director; Shailendar Mahajan, Senior Creative Director and Riazat Khan, Creative Director and produced by Nomad Films. The lyrics have been written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and music composed by Vijay Antony. With its upbeat and playful tempo, the jingle has been rendered into seven languages including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Punjabi, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati.

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Ajay Gahlaut – Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather said, “Fanta is a brand that offers a lot of creative fulfillment. This time around, we got an opportunity to produce a TV commercial with the famous Fanta characters to suit Indian sensibilities.”

     

    The new campaign will reach out to the consumers through an array of touch points including television ads, outdoor, radio, activation and social media.