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  • Film directed by filmmaker Shoojit Sircar

    Iqoo unveils film targeting Gen Z

    Iqoo, the smartphone brand of the Vivo group, has launched The Film #MyQuestStory, directed by  filmmaker Shoojit Sircar. The three-minute film features a message by content creator and actor, Bhuvan Bam.

    On the creative process, Ritu Sharda, CCO (North), Ogilvy, added: “Iqoo celebrates the spirit of a generation that believes in continuously exploring and questing. Bringing this narrative to life was a thrilling endeavour for us. The vision was to craft a story that not only reflects the boldness and ambitious nature of youngsters today, but also to inspire viewers to push boundaries and chase their dreams with unwavering determination. Collaborating with visionary talents like Shoojit Sircar and Bhuvan Bam gave our concept a huge boost. We believe this film will resonate with audiences and ignite a spark of relentless questing within them.”

  • Campaign created by Ogilvy

    Mondelez launches Cadbury Silk Desserts range

    Mondelez India, the creators of snacking brands, have announced the launch of their new dessert range ‘Cadbury Silk Desserts’.  Marking a significant leap into premium indulgence, the range has two offerings, ‘Cadbury Silk Dessert Brownie’ and ‘Cadbury Silk Dessert Plum Cake’.

    Commenting on the launch, Nitin Saini- Vice President Marketing at Mondelez India, said: “We’re thrilled to unveil our latest innovation, ‘Cadbury Silk Desserts’ from the house of Mondelez India. Our Global State of Snacking Report 2023 highlights a growing consumer preference for indulgent eat experiences. This novel eat format, which is also a first in chocolates, aligns perfectly with the evolving consumer palates, especially the Dessert lovers. By combining the beloved taste of Cadbury Silk with the satisfaction of a decadent dessert, we aim to make Cadbury Silk Brownie and Plum Cake a household favorite for those seeking an easy ultimate indulgence, wrapped in a bar.”

    Added Kainaz Karmakar and Harshad Rajadhyaksha, Chief Creative Officers, Ogilvy India: “The idea of the film is to bring out the surprise of a brownie inside a bar of Silk. This is not just a variant but the launch of Silk Desserts, an even more premium offering from Silk. The film is a sweet story of how a guy creates a dessert experience for a girl using nothing but a bar of Silk Brownie. The idea of plating it is intentional as it is special enough to be plated. The film was led by our ECD, Akshay Seth and directed by Aarti Desai from Caffine films.”

    Said Shekhar Banerjee, Chief Client Officer & Office Head, West, North & East, Wavemaker Indi: “Our strategy for the Cadbury Silk Dessert launch is to emphasize on the dessert indulgence. Through AI-driven innovations on content platforms like YouTube, unique partnerships with cafes, quick commerce platforms, cinemas, and airports, we are ensuring Cadbury Silk Dessert addresses the dessert cravings wherever they arise.”

  • Campaign film created by Ogilvy

    Project Nanhi Kali promotes education and sports for underprivileged school girls

    The K C Mahindra Education Trust has announced the re-defined intervention from Project Nanhi Kali with a campaign created by Ogilvy that integrates football into the curriculum for underprivileged schoolgirls across India.

    Commenting on the new film, Sheetal Mehta, Trustee and Executive Director, K C Mahindra Education Trust said: “At Project Nanhi Kali, we empower underprivileged girls through a transformative blend of education including 21st-century skills and sports leadership training. This holistic approach provides the girls with the essential tools to succeed in life. Our ‘Lessons from a Football’ film vividly showcases how football teaches crucial values like teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. By incorporating sports into our program, we see Nanhi Kalis evolving into strong, confident leaders who are ready to take on the world.”

    Added Kainaz Karmakar and Harshad Rajadhyaksha, Chief Creative Officers of Ogilvy India: “We visited a rural Nanhi Kali centre and spent a lot of quality time interacting with several Nanhi Kalis, and their coaches. The raw, captivating, and liberating stories of what the simple game of football has come to mean for these little girls and their sense of confidence and self-worth, is what inspired us to create this piece of communication.”

  • Created by Ogilvy

    Cadbury Fuse launches its latest campaign

    Cadbury Fuse, the Mondelez India brand, launched its latest campaign ‘Bhookhe Pet Na Ho Payega’ with a film ‘Fuse Doli’.

    Said Nitin Saini, Vice President Marketing, Mondelez India: “Nourishing a tradition of combining goodness with an irresistible taste, Cadbury Fuse has been a steadfast companion for satisfying those little hunger pangs on-the-go. Our latest TVC campaign portrays how choosing Cadbury Fuse ensures you’re always fully present and takes a humorous spin on India’s cultural belief: ‘Pehle pet pooja, baaki kaam duja.”

    Added Kainaz Karmakar and Harshad Rajadhyaksha, Chief Creative Officers, Ogilvy India: “Fuse has always been about exploring different insights around hunger. This film taps into a very cool insight – Bhooke Pet Na Ho Paayega. The story endearingly exaggerates this by showing a young guy dragging a Doli procession into a supermarket to satisfy his hunger. The humour in the story is brought to life beautifully by the director, Abhinav Pratiman, Early Man Films. If exaggerations have their roots in an undeniable truth, they end up making the point very well. According to us, this film does that. The little touches in the detailing of the screenplay will make it watchable again and again. The ECD, Ram Hariharan and his team have conceived this campaign and we hope people enjoy it as much as we do.”

  • Conceptualised by Ogilvy

    JSW film on Indian athletes at Olympics

    With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games around the corner, Ogilvy has created for JSW Group has launched a new film that delves into the mindset of the athletes who will represent India on the biggest sporting stage in less than two weeks from now.

    Launched by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday, the campaign includes a longer version for digital platforms and a shorter TV commercial to be broadcast on popular channels before and during the Games.

    Conceptualised by Ogilvy and directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi from Good Morning Films, it features a mix of well-known and emerging athletes from various Olympic disciplines, including Neeraj Chopra, Nishant Dev, Preeti Pawar, Manu Bhaker, Manika Batra, and Muhammed Anas, among others. Celebrity film star Ajay Devgn has lent his voice to the film.

    The campaign also celebrates JSW’s association with the Indian Olympic Association for the Paris Olympics 2024.

    Sharing his views on the campaign, and the film, Parth Jindal, Founder, JSW Sports, said, “Rukna Nahi Hai as a JSW Group campaign, has now entered its third Olympic Games, and it has grown from being a slogan to now being an emotion, a belief that Team India and all of us will take to Paris. The film captures the essence of the athletes’ relentless pursuit, perfectly. For us, they are already champions. I am certain this film will inspire the contingent in Paris, and every single Indian who will be backing the athletes throughout the journey of the Games.”

    Speaking on the launch of the TVC, Sukesh Nayak, Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy, said, “The concept of #RuknaNahiHai is compelling and inspiring. We are proud to be a part of this journey with JSW and our athletes from day one. This campaign brings alive the true essence of rukna nahi hai, by portraying the mindset of our athletes. For whom victory and setbacks are chapters and not the end of story. It honors their relentless pursuit which makes our country shines bright.”

    In addition to the film, the campaign will be amplified through a comprehensive 360-degree media plan, leveraging TV, Digital, OTT, Digital innovations, OOH, on-ground activations, and print.

  • Campaign created by Ogilvy

    Pond’s unveils new TVCs

    Pond’s Skin Institute, has introduced brand ambassadors, Kiara Advani and Keerthy Suresh in an all-new TVC campaign. With scientific expertise and beauty development at the very heart of the campaign, these TVC’s usher in a new era of Pond’s in India and aim to connect with skincare enthusiasts across the country.

    Commenting on the newly launched TVC Pratik Ved, Skincare Head, Beauty & Wellbeing, Hindustan Unilever Limited said: “Commenting on the newly launched TVC Pratik Ved, Skincare Head, Beauty & Wellbeing, Hindustan Unilever Limited said, “At this exciting juncture for Pond’s Skin Institute, we proudly celebrate our heritage with the unveiling of an advanced skincare range. By seamlessly blending the finest elements of science, beauty mastery, and innovation, we invite people to rediscover and experience the brand in an all-new avatar. This reinvention is guided by our brand-new communication for Pond’s, which focuses on the impact of life on skin and beauty. With ground-breaking scientific innovations, we remain committed to making miracles happen for your skin, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve in today’s ever-changing beauty landscape while honouring our 175-year legacy.”

    Harshad Rajadhyaksha and Kainaz Karmakar, Chief Creative Officers at Ogilvy India said: “The new chapter of Pond’s has science at its heart. This can be seen in not just the communication, but the packaging and the products too. The world of beauty is changing at a super rapid pace. Ingredients are taking centre stage, and the consumers are investing time in deeply knowing their skin and beauty products. The way forward on Pond’s is in line with this new world.”

  • Executed by Ogilvy

    Kurlon unveils fresh identity

    Kurlon, the mattress brand, has refreshed its identity with a new logo and the tagline ‘Life Banegi Hula Hula’. This rebranding marks a significant evolution for the brand, positioning it to resonate with contemporary consumers and signalling freshness in the current market.

    Said Nilesh Mazumdar, CEO SheelaFoam Ltd.: “Innovation and comfort have always been at the core of Kurlon. Kurlon’s new proposition and identity reflects our continuous evolution to meet the dynamic needs of our consumers. This rebranding milestone is not just a visual transformation, but a fresh take on the category itself, where everyone is talking about sleep, Kurlon is going beyond it;. With ‘Life Banegi Hula Hula’, we wish to bring joy and comfort into every home. Kurlon pioneered the modern mattress category in India and is now poised to achieve even greater heights.”

    Added Piyush Pandey, Chief Advisor, Ogilvy India: “Kurlon’s new identity and the ‘Life Banegi Hula Hula’ campaign represent a bold step forward in rebranding the iconic brand Kurlon. We understand that the mattresses are more than just a place to sleep—they are where life unfolds, where countless memories are made. This rebranding is not just about a fresh look; it’s about celebrating the joy and comfort that Kurlon brings to every household. With this campaign, we aim to connect deeply with our consumers, ensuring that every moment spent on a Kurlon mattress is a joyful experience; defining comfort for modern India.”

  • It will be presented on October 1, 2024

    Piyush Pandey honoured with Created for Creatives LIA Legend Award

    Piyush Pandey, former Global Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy, will be accepting the Created for Creatives LIA Legend Award onsite, in Las Vegas on October 1, 2024.  Also in attendance will be the LIA Jurors, onsite Creative LIAisons attendees and speakers and global press.

    Notes a communique we have received: “The LIA Legend Award is given to a leader of the industry, past or present, who through their talent, vision and generosity has demonstrated outstanding creativity. They are those who are relentless and unwavering in their commitment to build up the industry through their indefatigable mentoring, teaching and developing of others. London International Awards (LIA), is pleased to honour Piyush Pandey with its 2024 LIA Legend Award. As the man who put Indian advertising on the world map, Piyush is the second creative giant to be bestowed this prestigious award by LIA. He was appointed the Executive Chairman of Ogilvy India in 2004. He also went onto serve as Global Chief Creative Officer for two and a half years. In January 2024, he stepped into an advisory role.”

    Pandey has been with Ogilvy since 1982 and has served as the Executive Chairman of Ogilvy India from 2004 to 2023.  On January 1, 2024, he stepped into the role of Chief Advisor Ogilvy India.  He continues to serve on the Ogilvy Worldwide Creative Council.

  • DDB Mudra and Famous Innovations have also sent in entries

    Abby Awards 2024: Lowe Lintas, McCann in, Ogilvy continues to stay away

    Ajay Kakar
    Ajay Kakar

    The Advertising Club has always said that its flagship Abby Awards is ‘’for the industry, by the industry and of the industry”. And this is what Ajay Kakar,  Ajay Kakar, Chairperson of  Awards Governing Council Abby Awards 2024 powered by One Show and Managing Committee Member The Advertising Club, told MxMIndia in a virtual chat with MxMindia on Thursday evening.

     

    Like last year’s edition, the Abby Awards are powered by One Show and have received a total of 3506 entries as against 3301 last year. As many as 73 entrants for the Media Abby as against 63 last year. In Creative, there are 198 entrants as against 181 last year.

     

    The total number of entries for Media Abby were 1258 this year (up from 1019 last year) and in the various categories under Creative, it’s been 2248 this year, as against 2282 last year. Digital, Mobile, and Technology, have collectively garnered 626 entries from 75 companies.

     

    There were 23 jury chairs and 204 jurors across 23 categories. Of these there were 53 new, young, award-winning judges. There were 68 women amongst the judges (nine jury chairs are women).

     

    So what’s new this year? Well, Lowe Lintas and McCann have entered in a bigger way, we are told. DDB Mudra and Famous Innovations are also there. Ogilvy continues to  stay away.

     

    A ‘Best Use of AI’ sub-category has been introduced as also Copywriting for web and digital craft has been added in still digital and digital verticals. A new vertical called Health has been added with sub-categories such as OTC Oral Medicines, OTC Products, Nutraceuticals among others. A new specialist agency award that has been introduced is Health Specialist of the Year for the best performance by a company in this vertical.

  • Ogilvy South creates the TVC

    Alia Bhatt stars in Titan Raga campaign

    Titan Raga timepieces has announced the launch of its latest campaign, ‘Beautiful Together’.

    Said Aparna Ravi, Marketing Head, Titan Watches: “Raga as a brand has consistently been driving deep and meaningful narratives about women. ‘Beautiful Together’ is our conscious effort to recognize a bond that’s often overlooked – the incredible strength and support women find in each other. We are thrilled to have Alia Bhatt on board, who perfectly epitomizes the spirit of sisterhood. We believe this campaign will resonate with our audience and inspire them to celebrate the amazing women in their lives.”

    Added Tithi Ghosh, President and Head of Office, Ogilvy South: “Titan Raga has always fronted conversations that genuinely speak to women. Raga watches are designed to evoke beauty and femininity and these are pillars of all our Raga campaigns. Today femininity is evolving from being about individual choices to a collective hurrah. Women feel fulfilment and joy in celebrating each other not just for the big wins but also for the little things that earlier would not be noticed. This beautiful spirit of sisterhood is captured in our new campaign in which we see how the tiniest of moments can also become uplifting when women simply come together.  We have deliberately chosen instances that are highly relatable like lending a helping hand in making wardrobe choices to paying a compliment to another woman in a trial room. The brand platform Beautiful Together resonated with our brand ambassador Alia Bhatt, known for her tightly knit circle of girlfriends and the infectious positivity they collectively generate. The essence of sisterhood she herself embodies made her the ideal candidate to advocate this heartwarming message.”

  • Conceptualised by Ogilvy

    Fevikwik gel launches quirky campaign

    Pidilite Industries Limited has announced the launch of a new campaign ‘Galti Sudharne ka Mauka De’, for its latest variant Fevikwik Gel.

    Says Manish Dubey, Chief Marketing Officer, Pidilite Industries Ltd: “Fevikwik dominates the instant repair category to the extent that it is the only brand people think of when it comes to repairing broken items. However, we recognised that in some cases, repairers need a few more seconds to readjust the pieces for a perfect outcome. This realisation prompted the development of Fevikwik Gel. Our new Fevikwik Gel represents a significant advancement in the instant repair category. The campaign, employing trademark Pidilite humour and real-world situation, illustrates how Fevikwik Gel streamlines the repair process by facilitating swift corrections and enables users to approach any repair or adhesion task with ease and confidence.”

    Added Piyush Pandey, Chief Advisor, Ogilvy India: “Pidilite is a forever innovative company. This time the innovation is with Fevikwik Gel. The Gel gives you that little extra time that you require for adjusting before permanently fixing. The Fevikwik team at Ogilvy & Pidilite found it to be another great opportunity to communicate product benefits in Pidilite style which leaves a smile on your face.”

  • ICICI Lombard has launched an integrated media campaign titled ‘Game of Life’

    ICICI Lombard goes for ‘Game of Life’ gamification

    Said Sheena Kapoor – Head Marketing, Corporate Communications & CSR, ICICI Lombard: “We are really excited about our new brand campaign ‘Game of Life’. In our constant endeavour for innovation, the campaign is an original and disruptive take with a unique narrative and tonality inspired from gaming world and gaming characters! The central theme being the game of life is wrought with uncertainties and urges the viewer to stay protected and ‘revive’ oneself with ICICI Lombard’s insurance solutions. By putting the characters in a game-like scenario, we created a relatable story combining situations from real-life to communicate how life can be enhanced when you have apt protection shield in place. Gamification was not just merely a creative choice, but a strategic endeavour to engage with the audiences, especially the younger generation to help them appreciate the value of insurance early in life.”

    Added Talha Bin Mohsin & Mahesh Parab – Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy: “If our lives weren’t complicated enough, the pace at which our everyday world is evolving makes each day of ours a little more unpredictable. A lot like a video game. This observation is what led us to a unique execution which captured the vulnerability of our lives today. Stressing the natural need for a higher level of protection which comes effortlessly to an insurance giant like ICICI Lombard with its innovative suite of insurance products. Almost making ICICI Lombard the Respawn button of our lives.”