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  • Ropes Thaikuddam Bridge rock band for 'New Ultima Protek Song'

    Ogilvy creates new TVC for Asian Paints

    By Our Staff

     

    Asian Paints Ultima Protek has embarked upon a new journey that further strengthens its position as the Ultimate weatherproof paint. After successfully launching a TVC with Suraj Venjaramoodu for Kerala in 2020, the brand is back with a new commercial starring rock band Thaikkudum Bridge along with Kerala’s very own, award-winning Director & Writer Jeethu Joseph.

     

    The new TVC clearly establishes how Ultima Protek offers round the clock protection against algae and moss. Conceptualised by Ogilvy India, the ad is directed Prakash Varma.

     

    Speaking about the new ad, Amit Syngle, MD & CEO, Asian Paints Limited said: “Over the years “Ultima Protek” has been holding fort as the gold standard of exterior painting and has proven to be the Ultimate weatherproofing solution for the Kerala consumers against algae and moss. The brand has always produced iconic ads with jingles communicating the essence of consumer need solved by the product. With 2022 kicking off, we are back with a new one, but this time with a very contemporary twist added by the fabulous Thaikkudam Bridge to communicate the Non-stop protection against algae that the brand offers. The song very strongly communicates thepromise we intend to offer to all our consumers: “Ultima Protek Non-Stop, Paayal Poopal Full Stop.”

     

    Added Kiran Anthony, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy and Mather, India: “Asian Paints and Kerala share a very special bond between them. The ads have always been a talking point. So, this time around, we paired Thaikkudam bridge against Jeetu Joseph. People have always seen Thaikkudam Bridge perform on a stage. But we got them performing on a moving truck and in their own style, make fun of Jeetu’s house which is covered in paayal poopal and offers Asian Paints Ultima Protek as a solution.”

     

  • Create awareness video for Tata Motors' 'Road Safety Initiative' in Bangladesh

    Ogilvy & Post Office Studios tie up for Tata Motors

    By Our Staff

     

    Mumbai-based new media tech studio – Post Office Studios – a 2D animation and motion graphics vertical at Kulfi Collective has collaborated with Ogilvy for an animated video released during Tata Motors’ ‘Road Safety Initiative’ in Bangladesh. While the anthem – No Second Chance – was conceptualised and composed by the Ogilvy team, the creative animated video for the same was developed by a dynamic collective of designers of the Post Office Studios.

     

    Said Akshat Gupt, Co-Founder and CCO at Kulfi Collective: “While talking about critical issues like road safety, it was important to not sound preachy or rigid or talk down to vehicle drivers, and the catchy anthem does a great job of addressing the issue. For us the mandate clearly then was to bring the same approachable fun tonality and vibrancy of the anthem in the visuals.”

     

    Added Vibha Lad, and Joydeep Chowdhury, Post Office Studios, who co-directed the project: “Road safety is a serious subject, so to address it effectively, our team developed a concept where the visual language was light-hearted to strike a perfect balance. Our objective was to keep it grounded but ensure that the audience could relate to the anthem’s lyrics effortlessly.”

     

     

  • Features actor and brand ambassador Bhumika Chawla

    Ogilvy creates new campaign for ITC’s agarbattis

    By Our Staff

     

    ITC’s Mangaldeep agarbatti has launched a TVC with actor and brand ambassador Bhumika Chawla to  showcase its new range of agarbattis with camphor-tulsi and panchamrit fragrances.

     

    Speaking about the new campaign, Gaurav Tayal, Chief Executive, Agarbatti & Safety Matches Business, ITC Limited, said: “Traditions are the core of Indian culture. Our new range of Upaveda agarbattis is crafted with this “connect with traditions” in mind and draws inspiration from the ancient Vedic scriptures. Our communication on this range celebrates the connection with traditions, especially for the younger generation of the family.”

     

    Added Rajesh Mani, Group Creative Director, Ogilvy: “Mangaldeep Upaveda is all about respecting our tradition in the midst of our busy daily lives. We call it the ‘Fragrance of Tradition’ because of the traditional ingredients used. The TVC beautifully captures this aspect with a young boy, always engrossed in his own world, quickly remembering his tradition when he gets the fragrance. A subtle change comes across in him and he kind of time travels to traditions and makes them a part of his daily life/routine. Deepak Thomas, the director from Lucifer Circus has brought the story alive beautifully with his craft, detail, and music.”

     

  • As the Most Creative Agency Network globally

    Ogilvy tops WARC Creative 100

    By Our Staff

     

    Ogilvy is proud to announce that the World Advertising Research Centre (WARC) has named Ogilvy the most creative agency network in the world. On Wednesday, WARC released the results of its annual Creative 100 ranking of the most creative agencies, networks, and campaigns in the world. In addition to Ogilvy ranking as the #1 Agency Network, Daivd Miami was named the #1 Creative Agency and Burger King’s “Moldy Whopper,” a creative collaboration between DAVID Miami and INGO Stockholm, ranked as the #1 Creative Campaign. The WARC Creative 100 is the definitive benchmark for creative success based on results from the most prestigious global and regional industry competitions.

     

    Said Liz Taylor, Ogilvy’s Global Chief Creative Officer: “Topping the WARC Creative 100 speaks to the borderless creativity that unites Ogilvy’s global creative network, and what’s possible when creative thinking stretches across departments, geographies, and cultures to become a shared mission. What makes us most proud of this achievement is that it recognizes work delivered during a year where creativity helped us deliver through unimaginable circumstances. Our sincerest thanks to every person who works at Ogilvy for their passion and ingenuity, and to our brave clients for their partnership, trust, and collaboration.”

     

    Ten Ogilvy offices were ranked among the world’s Top 50 individual creative agencies contributing to the network’s success with David Miami ranked #1, Memac Ogilvy Dubai at #7, INGO Stockholm at #8, David Madrid at #17, Ogilvy Sydney at #19, Ogilvy Bogotá at #21, Ogilvy UK at #24, Ogilvy Toronto at #31, Ogilvy Singapore at #36, and Ogilvy Islamabad at #38. Additionally, Ogilvy’s offices in Sydney, Mumbai, and Bogotá ranked among the top agencies on the WARC Effective 100.

     

    Thirteen Ogilvy-created campaigns were among the most awarded campaigns of the year, seven of which were among the top 25. Campaigns recognized include: “Moldy Whopper” for Burger King from David Miami and INGO Stockholm (#1), “Stevenage Challenge” for Burger King from David Miami and David Madrid (#2), “Courage is Beautiful” for Dove by Ogilvy UK and Ogilvy Toronto (#12), “The Book that Will Change Your Life” for IKEA from Memac Ogilvy Dubai (#15), “Please Arrest Me” for RIT Foundation from Ogilvy Singapore (#16), “Naming the invisible by Digital Birth Registration” for Telenor Pakistan from Ogilvy Islamabad (#17), “Michelin Impossible” for KFC by Ogilvy Sydney (#25), “Buy With Your Time” for IKEA from Memac Ogilvy Dubai (#36), “Secret Menu” for KFC from Ogilvy Sydney (#44), “Burn That Ad” for Burger King from DAVID São Paulo (#64), “Mother Blanket” for Fundación Vivir & CCPDA from Ogilvy Bogotá (#48), “NarcoStore” for Fundación Colombia con Memoria from Ogilvy Bogotá (#75), and “Every Drop Counts” for Miyahuna from Memac Ogilvy Amman (#96).

     

  • CVL Srinivas, Bhupal Ramnathkar and Raj Nair were felicitated as Covid Humanitarian Heroes

    Ogilvy, Lintas & Tilt share honours at IndIAA Awards

    Caption: L to R: Abhishek Karnani, Chairperson, IAA IndIAA Awards, CVL Srinivas, Country Manager WPP India, Sonu Sood and Megha Tata, President- IAA India Chapter

     

    The India Chapter of International Advertising Association (IAA) conducted the sixth edition of the IndIAA Awards on Wednesday October at a physical ceremony in Mumbai amidst a cross-section of the fraternity.

     

    Said Suresh Narayanan, Jury Chairman and Chairman & Managing Director, Nestle India: “It’s been a privilege and honor to be the Jury Chair for three years in a row. These awards are the most prestigious in the advertising and communications. This year IndIAA Awards received 200 plus nominations across all the 31 categories. I want to congratulate every award winner for their outstanding work, you need to be truly proud of your yourselves, your agency, partners, teams, customers, consumers stakeholders and of everyone who has been involved in the success of the campaign”

     

    Added Megha Tata, President IAA “A great jury, wonderful winning work, fantastic attendance of the who’s who of advertising media and marketing. The IndIAA Awards have truly set a new benchmark in the industry.

     

    Said IAA IndIAA Awards Chairman, Abhishek Karnani: “Any award is only as good as the people who endorse it. I view the presence of such a high powered audience here today, and the presence of repeat sponsors, as a great endorsement for the IndIAA awards. Keeping in mind the phase we are hopefully emerging from, we have sculpted our awards event around a theme – that acknowledges and inspires the need to show – that there is good in everything around us. It just needs to be tapped into by us”

     

    IAA felicitated three industry leaders as Covid Humanitarian Heroes: CVL Srinivas, Country Manager WPP India; Bhupal Ramnathkar and Raj Nair, CEO Madison BMB for “being industry leaders with a heart, being the silent hands behind several initiatives for good, showcasing the power of design, for the many communication campaigns that sought to make a difference and for the ever-willing attitude to help a good cause.”

     

    (L-R) – Abhishek Karnani, Chairperson, IAA IndIAA Awards, Raj Nair, CEO Madison BMB, Sonu Sood & Megha Tata, President- IAA India Chapter

     

    The Guest of Honor at the event were Actors Sonu Sood & Bhumi Pednekar

     

    (L-R) – Mayura Shreyams Kumar,Director – Digital Business, Mathrubhumi, Sonu Sood & Immediate Past President IAA Global, and current Vice Chairman Asian federation of Advertising Associations

     

    (L-R) – Avinash Pandey, IAA Mancom Member & Chief Executive officer, ABP Network, Bhumi Pednekar, Megha Tata, President- IAA India Chapter & Abhishek Karnani, Chairperson, IAA IndIAA Awards

     

    This year a new category – ‘Voice of Change’: campaigns that challenge the gender stereotype in the industry was instituted. The winner of the category was Unacademy for their campaign #TeachThemYoung | Know When She Needs You.

     

    Caption- Team Unacademy winners of VOICE OF CHANGE category

     

    Caption- Ogilvy Team winners in the category – Online Commerce, Ticketing and Services for Amazon Karigar Hunar Hai

     

    Caption- MullenLowe Lintas Team (winners in the category Consumer Durables and Utilities for their campaign Havells – Feeling Fans)

     

    Caption- Tilt Brand Solutions Team (winners in the category Home Décor and Infra for their campaign LivSpace-– Don’t Try This At Home)

     

    Caption-Team Population First & UNFPA (Joint Winners in this category GOVERNMENT & NGOs)

     

  • Based on Ookla ratings

    Vi kickstarts next leg of speed campaign

    By Our Staff

     

    Vi, the leading telecom operator, has launched its next leg of the #SpeedSeBadho campaign on the back of the speed numbers posted by Ookla.

     

    Commenting on the campaign, Avneesh Khosla, Chief Marketing Officer, Vi said: “Vi has been consistently offering the fastest 4G experience for many quarters and with our continued efforts to provide superior experience, it is now the fastest mobile network in the country, as verified by Ookla. We believe in helping our customers thrive in the digital era – be it for learning & development, work, entertainment or just about anything. With our latest #SpeedSeBadho campaign, we narrate stories of how Vi GIGAnet – India’s fastest mobile network, helps customers do things faster and get ahead in life by solving for challenges and unlocking opportunities. The stories showcase how when & where there is speed, there is a way.”

     

    The campaign comprise three TVCs, conceptualised by Ogilvy.

     

  • #FeelYourBest campaign to celebrate the joy and fervour of the festive season

    Ogilvy gets under Titan’s Skinn

    By Our Staff

     

    Skinn fragrance brand from Titan released a digital film for its #FeelYourBest campaign to celebrate the festive season. It is conceptualised by Ogilvy South.

     

    Said Kanwalpreet Walia, Marketing Head, Fragrances and Accessories Titan Company Limited: “Festive season is all about feeling special, celebrating joyful moments and looking best. Fragrances have an equally important role to play during the festivities. Fragrances help complete any look and make you feel ready for the moment! With the #FeelYourBest digital film, we bring alive how a spritz of Skinn can turn around the moment and make you feel ready for different occasions, with just a spray”

     

     

  • A bid to empower persons with early Alzheimer’s in tune with Alzheimer's Month

    MTV & Ogilvy launch initiative for Alzheimer’s Disease

    By Our Staff

     

    MTV in collaboration with Ogilvy has launched Memory Karaoke – an initiative to help those living with early Alzheimer’s to cope with memory loss. Emphasising how ‘Forgetting Isn’t Funny’, Memory Karaoke, a custom-created karaoke will feature four foot-tapping songs on https://www.mtvmemorykaraoke.com, based on commonly forgotten information by those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s.

     

    Said Anshul Ailawadi – Head, Youth Music and English Entertainment at Viacom18: “Music is nothing less than manna for one and all. MTV Memory Karaoke elevates this very role of music to a higher plane by making a small yet significant difference to the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. We at MTV are humbled by the opportunity to be a part of this initiative.”

     

    Added Vidya Shenoy, an integrative therapist and dementia care specialist who is the Secretary-General of ARDSI: “Music is a therapeutic tool for the mind, body and soul. Memory Karaoke will be an enjoyable, assistive aid for those with early Alzheimer’s to Retain. Reminisce. Recall.”

     

    Elaborating on their idea, Akshay Seth, Group Creative Director, and Chinmay Raut, Senior Creative Director at Ogilvy Mumbai, said, “Growing up, we’ve all experienced how retaining new information would become easier whenever it was set to a tune. With the same being true for those with early Alzheimer’s, we wanted to create a platform where tracks could be customized by the family member by entering important information of the affected member as lyrics. Memory Karaoke offers personalized songs for both to practice daily, resulting in better retention and recall over time. The mission is to introduce an enjoyable, daily ritual that takes away the frustration and helps the caregiver and the person with early Alzheimer’s to eventually sing in a manner comfortable to them.”

     

  • Conceptualised by Ogilvy India, the 360-degree campaign highlights Tata Sky's packs and content

    Tata Sky takes TN entertainment to ‘Vera Level’

    By Our Staff

     

    Leading content distribution platform Tata Sky has unveiled a campaign to woo customers in Tamil Nadu. It’s titled ‘Vera Level’ and has been conceptualised by Ogilvy.

     

    Commenting on the launch of the campaign, Anurag Kumar, Chief Communications Officer, Tata Sky said: “Regional audience has a very strong connect with their TV sets and what they watch in it. Keeping this in mind, Tata Sky has always been at the forefront to make the TV viewing experience worthwhile and engaging. Our new campaign for Tamil Nadu beautifully highlights the distinct benefits of a Tata Sky connection and connects with the audiences through their most loved regional catchphrases – ‘Vera Level’ which means taking anything to a superior entertaining level, just like a Tata Sky connection does with its varied offerings and personalised bouquets.”

     

  • Gets Ratna Pathak Shah and Seema Pahwa to celebrate KFC’s new Double Down Burger

    Ogilvy & Mather films for KFC

    By Our Staff

     

    KFC has launched a new campaign film for its Double Down Burger. The film is conceptualised by Ogilvy & Mather India and stars actors Ratna Pathak Shah  and Seema Pahwa.

     

    Said Moksh Chopra, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC India: “Who could understand chicken love better than us? And as the maker of the World’s Tastiest Chicken, we very gladly take on the onus of fulfilling as many chicken dreams of KFC fans as possible. With its all-chicken and no bun construct, the launch of the Double Down Burger is THE biggest event in the history of burgerkind. It was only befitting then that this ultimate burger be launched by none other than iconic actors Ratna Pathak Shah and Seema Pahwa. Their on-screen chemistry and the peculiar exchange over a chicken conversation is bound to leave you in splits. Of course, Colonel Sanders intervenes with the delectable Double Down Burger in his signature style with a rock band assuring – ‘Jo Chicken Ke Liye Hai Badtameez, Unke Liye Hai Yeh Special Cheez.’”

     

    Added Ritu Sharda, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy (North), “We all have that one badtameez friend who eats all the chicken from a dish and leaves the gravy or chawal for the rest. This film shows one such lovingly badtameez person and how KFC’s Double Down, being all chicken, is truly meant for those who are ‘chicken ke liye badtameez’.”

     

  •  On wildlife trafficking and endangered species

    Ogilvy observes World Environment Day with two campaigns

    By Our Staff

     

    Ogilvy launched two digital campaigns for United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).  The two digital campaigns on Wildlife Trafficking were released on World Environment Day.

     

    Conceptualised by Ogilvy for UNEP in association with WCCB (Wildlife Crime Control Bureau), MoEFCC (Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change), and TRAFFIC, this campaign was released on World Environment Day, by Prakash Keshav Javadekar, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Javadekar unveiled two campaigns titled, ‘Not Your Medicine’ & ‘#SadEmojis’.

    Said Sukesh Nayak, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy India: “The first campaign #NotYourMedicine highlights the plight of trafficked wildlife species suffering in the name of fake remedies even today. The second one – #SadEmojis, is a digital campaign wherein we launch a new set of sad emojis of endangered species, through which we aim to spread awareness with every single social conversation.”

     

    Added Atul Bagai, Country Head, United Nations Environment Programme: “India Office, reiterated that “The COVID -19 pandemic has been a wake-up call to the human race to respect nature and to learn to coexist. Illegal wildlife trade is the fourth largest global crime. It is driven by demand for trophies, fashion accessories, exquisite cuisine, exotic pets and products based on cultural/ superstitious beliefs. One of the main reasons for illegal poaching and trade is their unsubstantiated use in traditional medicines. In building back better, we need to remember that these species, traded illegally for false remedies is one of the most serious threats to the existence of wildlife are- Not your medicine!”

     

  • Launches its new campaign – ‘Boys are Back’

    Ogilvy India – South films for Hercules bicycles

    By Our Staff

    Ogilvy India-South has launched a campaign for Hercules. ‘Boys are Back’ is the new campaign created for Hercules bicycles.  The film shows a city in the wake of the return of the young mischief-makers.

    Said Nikhil Narayanan, Creative Director, Ogilvy India – South:  “We conceptualised this film by summoning the ‘inner boy’ in all of us and tweaking it to make it relatable to today’s generation. The task was fun and it will be evident in the film. Because let’s face it, given a choice, every one of us would love to relive our mischievous childhood adventures. And that’s what Hercules is all about.”

    Added Sushant Jena, Senior VP, TI Cycles of India: “Brand Hercules stands for challenging norms, taking up new adventures and living life to the fullest. Over the past few years, we have advocated that our customers “Ride the Storm” be it any difficulties and challenges the world throws at them or the fact that they are “Made for More”. The past year has been challenging for everyone, especially the youngsters who have been forced to stay inside and adapt to the new normal. “Boys are Back” is an ode to summers and riding their cycles, reminding them they have what it takes since the beginning. That, there has never been room for doubts in their capabilities.