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  • The ad films were conceptualised by Leo Burnett South Asia

    Ram Madhvani’s Spotify ‘lockdown’ campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Ram Madhvani’s Equinox Films has produced two new commercials for Spotify, a digital music streaming app and media services provider

     

    The ad films – “Memories by Spotify” and “Work Out”, conceptualised by the Leo Burnett South Asia team speaks about a dedicated playlist on the app according to the listener’s mood.

     

    Said Ram Madhvani, Founder & Director, Equinox Films and the Director of the 2 Commercials: “We are constantly amending and modifying the process of film making with every new shoot that we do in these restrictive times. It is new for all of us but Equinox Films is known as the youngest oldest production house and we are here to adapt and reinvent. It was great collaborating with Raj Deepak Das, the Leo Burnett team and the team from Spotify. This shall definitely remain a great memory as this ad was shot and post- produced during lockdown with everyone functioning at their best. Congratulations to the team for executing this so smoothly and with utmost safety.”

     

    Added Rajdeepak Das, Managing Director & Chief Creative Officer, South Asia, Leo Burnett: “Music has always been a universal language to express our emotions whether you are celebrating your 1st love or getting through your 1st heartbreak or reminiscing with old friends.  And no matter what you are going through you will find the perfect playlist on Spotify making it the default choice for music lovers. Our latest campaign highlights this universality of music & the important role it plays to tide over ups and downs of life. So whether it’s a break up or gearing up for workout, Spotify’s got your back.”

     

     

  • The campaign tries to help consumers spark their innovative plugs and drive creativity with Oreo cookies

    Digital campaign with #AtHomeWithOreo

    By A Correspondent

     

    Biscuit brand Oreo introduced a digital campaign titled #AtHomewithOreo to help consumers spark their innovative plugs and drive creativity with Oreo cookies. Commenting on the campaign, Sudhanshu Nagpal, Associate Director – Marketing (Biscuits), Mondelez India, said: “As concerns around the spread of COVID-19 continue to increase, we realised how the new normal was taking a toll on people’s lives amidst the pandemic gloom and the monotony of the homebound life. With Oreo our goal has always been to bring families closer through playful moments, and the current scenario proved to be fitting to reinvent our strategy while infusing a sense of normalcy and fun with the country’s favourite cookie. #AtHomeWithOreo was yet another attempt to bring people together and support families by breaking them away from the tedium of isolation through an array of engaging activities. As the lockdown continues, we only aim to amplify our connect with the consumers through the campaign and provide them avenues to keep their innovation plug sparking at all times.”

     

    Added Mark Mcdonald – Executive Vice President And Head Of Creative, India, Digitas: “Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, it’s clear that peoples’ desire to connect, share and innovate, has not dampened. If anything, it’s on the rise.

     

    Said Rajdeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer – South Asia and Managing Director – India, Leo Burnett: “Work From Home has created a major imbalance between work and home. Although we are spending more time at home, we are actually spending less time with our kids because of all the added house work and office work. Children on the other hand feel that since parents are at home they should be spending more time with them playing. With our ‘At Home With Oreo’ campaign we want to encourage parents to consciously take time out and have some playful moments with their kids cooking, creating and playing inside their homes.”

     

     

  • The idea for this film came from a conversation with a new mother, says the client

    Pampers’s ad airs mother’s wish for her newborn

    By A Correspondent

     

    Diapers major Pampers has released an adfilm titled #WelcomeToTheWorld newborns.

     

    Said Abhishek Desai, Category Leader, Baby Care, P&G Indian subcontinent: “Pampers has been a confidence-boosting, spirit-lifting ally for parents. The idea for this film came from a conversation with a new mother. We are living in uncertain times, and one would think that bringing a child into the world can make a new mom anxious. But, she said holding her baby for the first time filled her with hope and positivity. This is the sentiment that formed the base for this film- and it’s so true! Even though we are living through an unpredictable time, we see people coming together like never before. Pampers #WelcomeToTheWorld highlights a message we feel is important – a message of hope. We hope that this film encourages new moms to re-imagine the world as they welcome their bundle of joy – filled with hope and love.”

     

    Added Rajdeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer – Leo Burnett, South Asia, and Managing Director – India: “Bringing a child into the world in these uncertain times would fill a new mother with fear and anxiety. But, a candid conversation surprised me with the insight that holding a baby for the first time also fills a mom with hope and a deep sense of positivity. And if you think about it, doesn’t it make perfect sense? After all, a baby is a little bundle of hope, potential and love. If you look around with that lens, you see so much good. You see how the world has come together to fight this. You see how people have started to reach out to each other, to help each other in ways that we haven’t seen in a long time. That’s a powerful insight and so we wanted to tell the story through the lens of a new mom.”

     

     

  • The account will be handled out of the Mumbai office

    Nerolac brings Leo Burnett on board

    By A Correspondent

     

    Nerolac Paints has added Leo Burnett to its roster of creative agencies after a multi-agency pitch. The account will be handled out of the Mumbai office.

     

    Speaking about the announcement, Anuj Jain, Executive Director, Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited said: “Nerolac as a brand has consistently evolved since its inception. Collaborating with the right partners is significant in working towards the long-term vision of the brand. As we complete a 100 years of building a rich brand legacy, we are faced with a new normal and it is imperative that we join forces with creative teams that can help deliver better value to our customers. We are confident that our newly found association with Leo Burnett will help us deliver impactful campaigns and support our commitment to build a healthy and beautiful future.”

     

    Dheeraj Sinha

    Added Dheeraj Sinha, MD – India & Chief Strategy Officer – South Asia, Leo Burnett: “Nerolac is a leading brand in its category and we are excited to partner them in their next phase of growth. Brand Nerolac has a strong legacy of 100 years, yet it is very future focused and high on innovation. There is a tremendous potential in this category to build a new narrative and we look forward to doing that. We are excited about this new journey of creating some magic together.”

     

     

  • The account is handled out of the Mumbai office

    Jeep retains Leo Burnett as its creative agency

    By A Correspondent

     

    FCA India, manufacturer of the SUV brand Jeep, has retained Leo Burnett as its creative agency after a multi-agency pitch. The agency has been the creative partner on the account for the past four years. The account is handled out of the Mumbai office.

     

    Rahul Pansare

    Speaking about the announcement, Rahul Pansare, CMO & Head of PR, FCA India said: “Over the past few years we have had some great work come out in our partnership with Leo Burnett. We are happy to be renewing our creative partnership with them and look forward to a great body of work in the coming years. Jeep is well established as global premium SUV brand and we need a partner who could best optimize our marketing strategy. In the pitch-process team Leo Burnett was best aligned with our vision and came with some very unique and innovative ideas that will help us achieve our goals.”

     

    Dheeraj Sinha

    Added Dheeraj Sinha, MD – India & Chief Strategy Officer – South Asia, Leo Burnett, “Jeep has been with us for about four years now and over the past few years, we have created some of the most iconic work. We are glad that this relationship continues to grow from strength to strength. We are confident that our new-age creative approach to solving business problems through data and technology will help weave a strong narrative for the brand which will further strengthen its position in India. We look-forward to a creating some more magic together.”

     

     

  • After a successful creative partnership with Leo Burnett India, Cholayil now ropes in Starcom and Digitas as its media & digital partners

    Cholayil gets Starcom and Digitas to manage entire communications mandate

    By A Correspondent

     

    Building on the success of its creative partnership with Leo Burnett India, Cholayil has now extended its entire integrated communications mandate to more Publicis Groupe agencies. It has now brought on-board Starcom India as its media agency while Digitas India has been appointed to manage the digital communications mandate for the entire product portfolio under Cholayil.

     

    As part of the mandate, Starcom will manage strategy and media planning and buying across media platforms while Digitas will be providing a robust suite of digital marketing services for popular Cholayil brands such as Medimix, Cuticura, and Krishna Thulasi.

     

    Said Pradeep Cholayil, Chairman and Managing Director, Cholayil: “Cholayil has strong equity and base in Ayurvedic and natural products and as we contemporise our offering further and reach out to newer segments, we needed a partner that leads in integrated communications play and leverages the power of data for engaging, personalised consumer experiences. Publicis Groupe with its ‘Power of One’ model and offering brings in new perspectives and future-facing capabilities. As we embark on our expansion plans, we look forward to benefiting from their experience and expertise.”

     

    Commenting on the new partnership and the Power of One offering on behalf of the Groupe, Dheeraj Sinha, MD India & CSO, Leo Burnett, South Asia said: “We have had a great relationship with Cholayil over the last year. I am hugely excited that this relationship is now turning into a full Power of One collaboration model with Digitas and Starcom coming on board along with Leo Burnett. We are confident that this will enable us to weave a seamless narrative for the brand across platforms to deliver on the business through a cross functional team. We are looking forward to creating some outstanding work for each of the Cholayil brands.”

     

    On winning the media business, Rathi Gangappa, CEO, Starcom India added: “This is a prestigious win for us. We were able to demonstrate strong media value for Cholayil and with our Human Experience proposition, we look forward to helping them unlock newer, more contemporary consumer connections. Starcom will help them exceed their marketing objectives and remains committed to their growth and success.”

     

    Said Sonia Khurana, COO – Digitas India: “The entire team at Digitas India is thrilled to partner with Cholayil. It’s not everyday that one gets a chance to work with brands that have such a rich heritage. We are looking forward to providing digital solutions that will help Medimix, Cuticura and Krishna Thulasi connect with new age consumers to drive business growth.”

  • The campaign aims to address negative perceptions around general insurance by educating citizens about benefits that can be derived from it

    General Insurance Council launches ‘Faayde Ki Baat’ ad campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    India’s statutory body for General Insurance, the General Insurance Council (GI Council), has unveiled ‘Faayde Ki Baat’, a campaign aimed at educating and spreading awareness about non-life insurance. Together with GI Council’s 25 General Insurance, 11 Reinsurance, two Specialised Insurance  and six SAHI (Standalone Health Insurance) companies in India, the campaign aims to address negative perceptions around general insurance by educating citizens about benefits that can be derived from it.

     

    The campaign idea has been created and conceptualised by Leo Burnett. Digital agency Digitas would be executing and managing the website, social media, content marketing, influencer engagement and innovative platforms in various languages. MSL India has been roped in to build rich content for the campaign including the media outreach and strategy in multiple cities while Mindshare would assist with media buying for the campaign.

     

    Sharing his views on the campaign, MN Sarma, Secretary General, General Insurance Council said: “Consumers in India are either under insured or uninsured. The overall penetration of general insurance is extremely low. With Faayde Ki Baat, we are hoping to connect with the audience and promote General Insurance as a personal risk management tool.”

     

    Added Rajdeepak Das, MD, India & CCO, Leo Burnett South Asia: “Indian consumers often disregard the very many benefits of General Insurance. We were persistent on making this relatable to our audience, while simultaneously educating consumers about some unknown facts with regard to General Insurance, eradicating old beliefs of the hassle and stress that comes with General Insurance. Through various platforms, we wanted to accentuate things like ‘General Insurance kisi din nahi har roz kaam ayega’ assuring consumers that General Insurance is not as complicated as people think it is”

     

     

  • The agency will handle the integrated communications mandate for the brand

    Leo Burnett Orchard wins PayNearby

    By A Correspondent

     

    PayNearby, the hyperlocal fintech network builder, has appointed Leo Burnett Orchard as its creative partner. The account was won following a multi-agency pitch and will be handled by the Leo Burnett Orchard Mumbai team. The agency will handle the integrated communications mandate for the brand.

     

    Speaking about the win Manav Ahuja Vice President & Branch Head, Leo Burnett Orchard said: “We are thrilled that PayNearby has chosen us to partner them on their journey. PayNearby is building a significant merchant network in smaller towns and empowering them with innovative solutions to make the financial transactions seamless, quick and easy. We feel the brand has huge potential and are excited to create some outstanding work together to help it achieve scale and success.”

     

    Added Jayatri Dasgupta, CMO, Nearby Technologies: “We are thrilled to be teaming up with Leo Burnett Orchard, an agency skilled at integrated communications and known for their impactful campaigns. As PayNearby grows and matures into one of the leading fintech brands in the country, we recognize the need to collaborate with an agency that understands our vision and core values and can help us communicate seamlessly with our partners and consumers. Leo Burnett Orchard brings exactly that to the table. They approached the opportunity with a lot of commitment and compelling strategic insights and creative ideas. We look forward to partnering with them to strengthen our brand narrative and drive relevance and adoption across all consumer segments, as we build momentum and scale higher.”

     

     

  • Conceptualised by Leo Burnett India, TVC emphasises the capability of the Diesel Automatic across the urban jungle

    Jeep Compass reveals off-roader in new ad

    By A Correspondent

     

    FCA India, manufacturer of Jeep Compass, recently added a new range of diesel variants in its line up with the versatile nine-speed automatic transmission. Positioned as ’Urban off-roader’, the Jeep Compass Diesel Automatic, in the latest TVC campaign created by Leo Burnett India, showcases its dual capability in urban traffic and also off the road.

     

    Speaking about the new campaign, Rahul Pansare, CMO & Head of PR, FCA India said: “Brand Jeep has always been about taking on tough challenges and doing things differently. Following the theme, TVC showcases the new Jeep Compass Diesel Automatic navigating effortlessly through a concrete jungle. The deep contrast neo-retro look of the TVC makes it standout in the clutter. Jeep’s DNA has been creatively highlighted in this TVC created by Leo Burnett and I think we have a memorable film here. We have already got positive reviews and I am sure this TVC helps strengthen the Jeep brand and deliver the expected results.”

     

    Added Rajdeepak Das, MD – India & Chief Creative Officer – South Asia, Leo Burnett: “Jeep is an iconic brand known for taking the road less travelled. Our latest campaign showcases the Diesel Automatic avatar of the Jeep Compass – India’s 1st ‘Urban off-roader’ taking on the urban jungle with ease. The visually striking and sleek film perfectly showcases the Jeep Compass taking on the challenges of the city and conquering them. To emphasize the beauty of this beast, we decided on a retro cool film with the soundtrack and visual style inspired by the evocative ‘golden era.”

     

     

  • Bhumi Pednekar signs on to drive awareness on #KeepGirlsInSchool

    Whisper launches new campaign to #KeepGirlsInSchool

    By A Correspondent

     

    P&G’s Whisper has released its latest campaign to #KeepGirlsInSchool and prevent them from dropping out when they get their periods. As part of this campaign, Whisper launched its new film that aims to create awareness on how even today, girls across India drop out of school on hitting puberty.

     

    The film, conceptualised by Leo Burnett, sheds light on how girls go missing from school during periods and nobody notices. Said Chetna Soni, Category Leader – Feminine Care, P&G Indian sub-continent: “Whisper® has become synonymous with challenging societal barriers to menstrual hygiene in the country through its path-breaking campaigns and #KeepGirlsInSchool is the latest edition in the brand’s illustrious history. We pioneered breaking period taboos by using our voice in advertising and media through trail-blazing award-winning campaign #TouchThePickle and following it up with revolutionary campaigns like #SitImproper and #WhispersBreakSilence.”

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Rajdeepak Das, Managing Director – India & Chief Creative Officer Leo Burnett South Asia added: “It is shocking to know that even today in India, 1 in 5 girls drop out of school because of period hygiene. We have been partnering with Whisper to not only tell this moving story, but with the #KeepGirlsinSchool initiative we want to jolt people with the reality of these numbers and encourage everyone to join us in our movement to towards achieving 100% menstrual hygiene in the country.”

     

     

  • The campaign conceptualised and developed by Leo Burnett will be launched in the form of a TVC and on digital media

    Valvoline gets Virat Kohli to endorse his love for engines

    By A Correspondent

     

    Valvoline has launched its latest ad campaign that stars Virat Kohli who is the brand ambassador of Valvoline.

     

    The campaign conceptualised and developed by Leo Burnett will be launched in the form of a TVC and on digital media with a message of ‘Engine Ke Deewane’. Said Sandeep Kalia, Chief Executive Officer of Valvoline Cummins Private Limited: “Through this campaign, we want to establish strong communication with the progressive, responsible and technologically aware automotive enthusiasts. Our campaign focuses on enlightening the consumers on how significant are lubricants for maintaining the performance quotient of an engine. We have tried to communicate the features of our product in the language of our audience. Virat Kohli turned out to be the perfect fit. His image as an automotive enthusiast helped us drive the campaign message of trusting Valvoline further– the brand preferred by those who want the best for their engine.”

     

    Commenting on the new TVC, Arjuna Gaur, Creative Director, Leo Burnett said: “We were surprised to discover that a lot of people are unaware of the engine oil brand being poured into their vehicles. They usually go by what their mechanics recommend. ‘Engine Ke Deewane’ aims at creating more involvement in this category. The TVC is conceptualized in the format showcasing how people who are obsessed with engines, whether a mechanic or a car enthusiast, prefer Valvoline and in turn influence the consumer to trust the brand. It was a mind-boggling experience to work with a brand like Valvoline that celebrates such a strong legacy in the lubricants sector. It takes a lot of courage for a brand to address the message with a dash of humor. ”

     

     

  • The account will be handled by the Leo Burnett New Delhi team

    Leo Burnett India wins SpiceJet creative duties

    By A Correspondent

     

    SpiceJet has appointed Leo Burnett India as its creative agency following a multi-agency pitch. The account will be handled by the Leo Burnett team in Gurugram.

     

    Said Debojo Maharshi, Chief Marketing Officer, SpiceJet, on the appointment of Leo Burnett: “We are thrilled to welcome Leo Burnett onboard as part of our team. In today’s hyper-consumption age, it is critical that we partner with an agency which can not only think with speed and agility but create integrated solutions which will help us connect with our audience at multiple platforms and touchpoints. We are confident that Leo Burnett with its digital first, data led approach will be able to help us build a stronger brand narrative and engage with audiences across various mediums.”

     

    Dheeraj Sinha

    Added Dheeraj Sinha, Managing Director – India and Chief Strategy Officer – Leo Burnett, South Asia: “We are absolutely thrilled on our association with SpiceJet. It is one of the leading home-grown aviation brands and is growing at a phenomenal pace. An airline brand gets built at multiple touchpoints right from ticket bookings to check-ins to in-flight experiences. Our digital-first thinking and data driven approach will help the brand connect with the right audience and align with the brands business goals and strengthen the SpiceJet brand further.