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  • Film made by Leo Burnett

    Kurkure rolls out new campaign with Sara Ali Khan

     

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    Kurkure has rolled out a new campaign featuring brand ambassador Sara Ali Khan. The brand unveils its latest repositioning to celebrate originality and defy norms of conformity. The tagline: ‘Chatpate Se Sab Patein’.

    Said Aastha Bhasin, Category Lead, Kurkure, at PepsiCo India: “Kurkure, India’s cherished snack brand, has woven itself into the fabric of India households through its quirky taglines and compelling narratives over the years. As a brand that strives on its close connection with its consumers, we realised the challenges that come with conformism and a fast-paced hustle culture. Backed by this very insight, we’re thrilled to introduce our fresh positioning – ‘Chatpate Se Sab Patein’. Infused with a dash of humour and cheek, this positioning encourages individuals to liberate themselves from the shackles of conformity and embrace a balanced life. Rooted in Kurkure’s creative essence, our campaign film, starring Sara, masterfully captures the heart of this narrative. She not only impeccably embodies the protagonist’s role but also infuses authenticity and relatability into the storyline, staying true to Kurkure’s distinctive and flavorful identity.”

    Added Vikram ‘Spiky’ Pandey, National Creative Director, Leo Burnett: “Kurkure as a brand has always encouraged its consumers to make brave choices albeit with its signature quirky humour. With this film we wanted to use this humour to land an important message against toxic conformity. One such example that our film brings to life is that of toxic bosses. Often working long hours has been seen as badge of honour, but in reality, it takes away from precious family time. Kurkure encourages everyone to break these toxic cycles as #ChatpateSeSabPatein”

  • For its Kurkure, Lay's and Doritos brands

    Pepsico rolls out new TVC

    By Our Staff

     

    PepsiCo India has introduced a new TVC to celebrate the expansion of its Sizzlin’ Hot platform. This fiery TVC features the complete Sizzlin’ Hot range including Lay’s, Kurkure, and Doritos.

     

    Commenting on the Sizzlin’ Hot range expansion and launch of the TVC, Anshul Khanna, Vice President and Foods Category Head of India and South Asia, PepsiCo said: “Last year, we introduced one of our most successful global platforms, Sizzlin’ Hot in India and have witnessed an overwhelming response. As we approach the festive season, we’re thrilled to announce the expansion of the platform with localised flavours for the unique Indian spice palate across our beloved brands, including Lay’s Maxx, Kurkure, and Doritos Dinamita. The launch will be accompanied by a comprehensive 360-degree marketing campaign that is sure to get people to intrigued about the fiery range. We hope that consumers love this new range and continue to spice up their snacking occasions.”

     

    Added Vikram Pandey (Spiky), National Creative Director, Leo Burnett India: “The Sizzlin’ Hot flavour is available in 3 formats – Kurkure, Lays and Doritos. No matter which one you pick up, the fiery taste is likely to make you react in unexpected ways. From fiery exclamations to bizarre sounds, the execution of the TVC brings together a gamut of expressions in a way that you can’t help but watch it again. Pretty much like the product, that you can’t help but eat another.”

     

     

  • Campaign film created by Leo Burnett

    Kurkure launches new sub-brand ‘Kurkure Playz’

    By Our Staff

     

    Kurkure snacks has unveiled a new TVC campaign celebrating its new sub-brand – Kurkure Playz. Kurkure Playz comes in two international dairy flavoured offerings, Kurkure Playz Puffcorn and the all-new Kurkure Playz Pastax. Kurkure Playz Puffcorn has a distinct shape with a light texture and comes in cheese flavour whilst the all-new Kurkure Playz Pastax has a creamy, herb and onion flavour in a pasta-shaped bite.

     

    Speaking about the new film, Neha Prasad, Associate Director and Brand Lead, Kurkure said: “Kurkure has always kept its consumers at the centre and connected with them through innovative product offerings and quirky, masaledaar storytelling. The Kurkure Playz launch is a big entry in the rapidly growing soft texture snacks in two formats – puffed and pellet. We are excited about our new ‘Halke Mein Lo’ campaign, as it encourages the youth to not get hassled by the daily squabbles and to take a lighter approach to life by adding a dose of masti to any given situation.”

     

    Further discussing the campaign, Vikram Pandey (Spiky), National Creative Director – Leo Burnett added: “The film introduces the new Kurkure Playz and while we wanted to keep the light-hearted quirky tonality of Kurkure, we also wanted to add a playful dimension to the new products. We bring this alive with our ‘Halke Mein Lo’ proposition – where the film places the characters in extraordinary situation of finding a ghost in the room. However, the story takes an unusually cool and hilarious turn when the protagonist takes things lightly.”

     

  • For a 'videsi mein desi chatpatapan' campaign

    Kurkure collaborates with Karan Johar

    By Our Staff

     

    Kurkure snacks has collaborated with Karan Johar for its latest fusion flavour, Kurkure Chatpata Cheese, a mix of international cheese and Indian chatpatapan. The collaboration has launched a  mock-up of a matchmaking platform created specifically for desi and videsi matches, known as desividesijodi.com. The Kurkure TVC plays on the ‘Videsi Mein Desi Chatpatapan’ campaign.

     

    Sharing her thoughts on the campaign, Neha Prasad, Associate Director and Brand Lead, Kurkure added: “Kurkure is known for its quirky personality. We believe in creating content that is engaging and clutter breaking. Our recent collaboration with Karan Johar is no different. As one of the most loved brands in the country, we’re known for our masaledaar entertainment, just like many of Karan’s projects. Thus, we thought that this was the right leap for us to not only create conversations around our new product, but also strengthen the banter and engagement with our new-age consumers.”

     

  • In two languages – Hindi & Telugu

    Kurkure snacks launches Instagram filter

    By Our Staff

     

    Kurkure snacks has launched an interactive Instagram filter in two languages – Hindi and Telugu – that engages users to guess quirky literal translations of commonly known English idioms, songs and movie titles. The filter is a seamless extension of Kurkure’s ‘Videsi Mein Desi Chatpatapan’ campaign for its latest fusion flavour, Kurkure Chatpata Cheese.

     

    Commenting on the new filter, Neha Prasad, Associate Director and Brand Lead, Kurkure said: “After delighting our consumers with the all-new Kurkure Chatpata Cheese flavour, we are excited to extend the new proposition to an interactive social media campaign on Instagram. As part of our stratgy, we have customised our campaign to build strong regional connect and visibility in important markets. We hope consumers across the country enjoy this innovative filter that lets them express the quirky fusion between languages.”

     

  • The new 'jugalbandi' of international cheese and Indian 'chatpatapan'

    Wunderman Thompson promotes Kurkure

    By Our Staff

     

    Kurkure snacks has unveiled a new TVC campaign to introduce its latest flavour – Kurkure Chatpata Cheese. The fusion flavour extends the brand’s classic ‘masala’ flavour with its combination of international cheese and Indian ‘chatpatapan’.

     

    Speaking about the new film, Neha Prasad, Associate Director – Brand Marketing, Kurkure, PepsiCo India, said: “For over 20 years, Kurkure has been the family-entertainer that adds a spark of quirky masti into the daily lives of its consumers. We keep our consumers at the heart of everything we do by creating campaigns that illustrate unconventional, yet relatable modern Indian family moments. Our latest TVC intends to transform any family moment into an entertaining one with our new Chatpata Cheese fusion flavour that is truly ‘videsi mein desi chatpatapan’!”

     

    Expressing her thoughts on the campaign, Ritu Nakra, Senior Vice President, Wunderman Thompson, “Kurkure now brings alive an irresistible new flavour by dramatizing the fusion of India’s favourite masaledar crunch with an International cheese flavour. Watch how ‘videsi mein desi chatpatapan’ will make a perfect snack in the new ad campaign.”

     

  • With Akshay Kumar and Samantha Ruth Prabhu

    Wunderman Thompson rolls out ‘masaledaar’ campaign for Kurkure

    By Our Staff

     

    Kurkure has unveiled a film featuring Akshay Kumar and actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu. This film is a part of the larger ‘Ab Laga Masala’ campaign that captures Kurkure as a ‘chatpata’ anytime snack. The TVC is created by Wunderman Thompson.

     

    Speaking about the new film, Neha Prasad, Associate Director – Brand Marketing Kurkure, PepsiCo India, said: “Kurkure has a special place in the heart of Indian consumers with its iconic flavour and ‘tedha’ persona. The brand has the ability to portray unconventional yet relatable modern Indian family scenarios through its quirky, over-the-top storytelling that transforms any boring moment with family and friends into an entertaining one. Through this film, we want to intensify the brand love and celebrate the iconic flavour of India’s favourite ‘masaledaar’ snack. We are confident that our latest blockbuster combination of Akshay’s exuberant energy and Kurkure’s ‘masti’ will be an eccentric and compelling experience for the fans.”

     

    Expressing her thoughts on the campaign, Ritu Nakra, Senior Vice President, Wunderman Thompson, added: “Daily life can be such a routine and boring when there is no ‘masaledar’ twist… but with Kurkure Masala Munch, the ‘masala’ hit in each collet unleashes full-on drama in every situation. Watch how the spicey tangy and ‘chatpata’ flavours ka hit make Akshay a mast chor in the new ad campaign for the brand.”

     

  • Out of Control Chaat and Uncensored Tadka

    Kurkure films for two new flavours

    By Our Staff

    Kurkure has launched two new flavours – Out of Control Chaat and ‘Uncensored Tadka.  The TVC film features Kurkure’s brand ambassador, Akshay Kumar, and television actor, Kritika Kamra.

    Said Bhagyashree Navare, Associate Director and Category Head – Kurkure And Cheetos, PepsiCo India: “Kurkure is an iconic, Indian snack brand that continues to lead and disrupt the salty snacks category in India with its distinct product offerings and quirky storytelling. Kurkure has always been about transforming boring ordinary moments to entertaining moments. Our LTO campaign, is based on the insight that when you taste something truly lip smacking different from what you expect, you can react in unpredictable ways, making the situation full of fun and entertainment. With our limited-time, innovative Kurkure Out of Control Chaat and Uncensored Tadka flavours, we want to give consumers more reasons to have ‘masti-bhare’ mischievous moments with their friends & family.”

    Added Ritu Nakra, WPP Lead – PepsiCo Foods at Wunderman Thompson: “Kurkure is all about twists and surprises. When innovative product flavours meet quirky storytelling and Akshay’s brilliant comic timing adds masala – then you know you’re in for a real treat. Watch our new Kurkure commercial and feel the masti of ‘Ab Laga Masala”.

     

     

  • Brand unveils a new campaign encouraging consumers to transform everyday moments with a touch of fun and ‘masala’

    Kurkure campaign for masala moments

    By A Correspondent

     

    Snack brand Kurkure has unveiled a new campaign, along with brand ambassador and actor Akshay Kumar. The new campaign ‘Ab Laga Masala’ is based on the insight that there is a sense of monotony has set-in in people’s lives – with everyday activities seeming dull and boring.

     

    Said Dilen Gandhi, Senior Director and Category Head – Foods, PepsiCo India: “Through our latest campaign, we aim to inspire our fans and consumers across India to break the monotony and humdrum of life by adding a touch of ‘masala’. Through this campaign, we want to showcase how consumers can infuse fun and humour into their routines with Kurkure, making everyday moments ‘memorable’ and not ‘mundane’.”

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Senthil Kumar, Chief Creative Officer, Wunderman Thompson, India said, “Kurkure has always been an integral part of the Indian family. Whether it’s celebrating each other’s quirks together or saving each other from boredom.  The team came up with this interesting idea to use Kurkure as a device that unlocks full family entertainment. Extremely relevant in these times when we tend to get bored so easily. Akshay’s superb comic timing and the use of Kurkure as the remote makes the ad memorable and fun to watch.”

     

     

  • The TVCs feature Kurkure’s brand ambassador Akshay Kumar and Lay’s brand ambassador Ranbir Kapoor were launched promoting the initiative

    Kurkure & Lay’s kick off festive season campaign with AK & RK

    By A Correspondent

     

    Ahead of the upcoming festive season, Kurkure, has launched two campaigns. The campaigns promote an initiative with Airtel offering a special digital experience for all its prepaid customers. The TVCs feature Kurkure’s brand ambassador Akshay Kumar and Lay’s brand ambassador Ranbir Kapoor were launched promoting the initiative.

     

    Said Shashwat Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Bharti Airtel said: “At Airtel, we are obsessed about offering our customers the best network experience. We are thrilled to partner with PepsiCo India to help all their customers experience our award winning 4G data services. This also gives us the opportunity to reward our loyal customers with complimentary data and unlock a world of digital experiences on Airtel Thanks when they buy their favourite packet of snack.”

     

    Added Ritu Nakra, WPP Lead – PepsiCo Foods, India: “In the last few months we have truly understood the value of connecting with our friends and family. Keeping this in mind, the creative team at Wunderman Thompson developed the campaign idea for Lay’s which depicts that the answer to all your questions lies inside a Lay’s pack. Similarly, for Kurkure, the creative thought stemmed from the fact that everyone in the family is having chatpata fun in the kitchen with recipes. The integrated campaign developed by the WPP team at MS, VML and WT, brings this idea alive on this special initiative.”

     

    Said Dilen Gandhi, Senior Director and Category Head – Foods, PepsiCo India: “The ‘new normal’ has catapulted everyone into a more digital world than ever before. At PepsiCo India, as part of our digital first approach, we follow evolving digital trends and develop matching strategies. Our insights showed us that consumers are enjoying our products and seeking convenience while working and watching content at home. The special initiative with Airtel is therefore is perfect fit that will further compliment in-home experience of consumers. With festive season kicking in, the initiative, truly emphasize the importance of staying connected with friends and family.”

     

    The integrated campaign was developed by the WPP team at Mindshare, VML and Wunderman Thompson.

     

     

  • Film to be promoted through 360 integrated marketing campaign

    Pepsico pushes Kurkure connect with Akshay Kumar yet again

    By A Correspondent

     

    Just the other day we carried this story about Akshay Kumar being appointed brand ambassador of Kurkure. And now comes this news that there is a new TVC that has been unveiled. We don’t know why a reputed transnational like Pepsico India has to push its PR agency to extract media mileage in this way, but be that as may: we will record the announcement but not without this note of protest.

     

    The announcment: Kurkure’s two new flavours – Gazab Golmaal and Herapheri Hungama – through a TVC featuring brand ambassador and actor Akshay Kumar. Guess it’s essentially targeted at the Hindi-speaking belt, because one can’t expect someone in Tamil Nadu to figure what Gazab and Herapheri mean. But then this is Pepsi, and who are we to be complaining.

     

    Expressing his thoughts on the new launch and the campaign, Dilen Gandhi, Senior Director and Category Head – Foods, PepsiCo India, said: “Kurkure has always aimed at becoming a key part of the lives of its consumers not only through its memorable and quirky storytelling, but also through its extensive portfolio of unique offerings. We are thrilled to launch Gazab Golmaal and Herapheri Hungama with an element of mystery to tease the taste buds of our consumers. It will be very exciting to see how these exciting new flavours leave them guessing the ingredients, while wanting for more.” Mr Gandhi, we hope you take note of our anguish on you sending multiple releases at such short notice.

     

     

  • Angoori, Guddan and six other leading protagonists of popular shows surprise viewers with their ‘Chatpatey khayaal’

    Kurkure partners Zee channels for in-show integration

    By A Correspondent

     

    Kurkure will be seen as part of shows on channels from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) including Zee TV, &TV, Sarthak and Big Ganga. The protagonists of eight shows will be seen delivering a thought-provoking script; enabling their families to take a step towards embracing forward-thinking through fun and intelligent humor.

     

    Expressing his thoughts, Dilen Gandhi, Sr Director, Marketing – Foods category, PepsiCo India, said: “Kurkure is an ally to the Indian homemakers, who are the center force behind every positive transformation in the household. With the unique integration with Zee TV plays, we hope to continue encouraging our consumers to take unconventional routes to help their families embrace progressive thinking, while at the back of being anchored to rich Indian values. Aided by a mood uplift through Kurkure’s crunch and chatpata taste, each of the protagonists will be seen delivering a thought provoking and entertaining storyline, and we hope that Indian homemakers enjoy this Chatpata twist.”

     

    Added Ashish Sehgal, Chief Growth Officer, Zee Network commented on the association: “ZEEL shares great thought synergies with PepsiCo India, who has been a cherished client over the years. Our brand philosophies intersect beautifully when it comes to igniting a spark amongst the Indian masses to achieve the extraordinary. Through this collaboration we are happy to amplify this message Khayal to Chatpata hai across channels through the medium of our network influencers and ensure that it reaches the largest denominator in the form of engaging television content.”

     

    Sharing her thoughts on the in-show integration, Prathyusha Agarwal, CMO, ZEEL said: “Our protagonists, be it Zee TV’s Guddan or &TV’s Angoori Bhabhi, are the Indian viewers’ most sought-after dinner table companions who they not only connect closely with but also draw inspiration from. While our flagship channel, Zee TV with its brand ethos of Aaj Likhenge Kal, has stood for inspiring viewers to take charge of their destiny and work proactively in the present to build an extraordinary future. Our collaboration with Kurkure is a mark of our continued commitment to inspire our viewers every day to be their extraordinary selves. The protagonists, through evocative scripts will bring alive the synthesis of our brand philosophy with Kurkure’s new campaign ‘Khayaal Toh Chatpata Hai’. The collaboration will have our viewers look through the lens of celebrating Indian homemakers in a new light; a message relevant for viewers across gender, age and community.”