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  • The digital film series will be promoted on key social media platforms

    Parle Products launches #DiwaliAurParle campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Parle Products, the biscuits and confectionery maker, has rolled digital films on the launch of #DiwaliAurParle a festive campaign. This campaign talks about how family is an integral part of celebrating Diwali – no matter how far away they are, with their tagline: “Kyunki Diwali family ke saath poori hoti hain.”

     

    Commenting on the campaign, Krishnarao S Buddha, Senior Category Head, Parle Products, said: “In these times where physical engagement is not possible, most people won’t be able to celebrate this festival with their families and as a brand we understand   this sentiment. Whilst the celebrations may be different this year, the underlying human emotion will remain the same. With these films, we have tried to capture the small moments which families spend together but are one of the key moments of the spirit of Diwali. Parle Products is seamlessly weaved into these moments and is a part of our consumers’ day-to-day life which inspires us to showcase our belief and helps us to keep their journey.

     

     

  • Parle Products’ brand- Kismi captures the opportunity to discuss social distancing with revamped digital logo

    Parle reinventing Kismi logo to signify social distancing

    By A Correspondent

     

    Parle Products has rolled out a change in the ‘kissing couple’ logo digitally for its brand Kismi toffee. The change in logo denotes the message of social distancing during pandemic crisis.

     

    Said Krishnarao Buddha, Senior Category Head at Parle Products: “We tweaked the iconic logo on social media platforms to remind our customers and employees that everyone should be doing their part to help stop the spread of coronavirus by practicing social distancing  We, at Parle Products take safety measures seriously and are proud to have initiated the digital campaign. In order to keep serving our customers with essential commodities in this crisis, we have implemented enhanced safety measures. While adhering to social distancing, we have shared various guidelines where our brave workers follow contactless operation procedures, sanitation, maintaining hygiene and ensuring workers always wear masks and gloves at all times.”

     

     

  • The campaign kicked off with a TVC created in 11 languages and will run across all kids TV channels

    Thought Blurb executes latest ad film for Parle Magix

    By A Correspondent

     

    Thought Blurb has launched a new campaign for Parle Magix, the biscuit targeted at kids. The campaign kicked off with a TVC created in 11 languages and will run across all kids TV channels. This will be supported by print, digital, on-ground activations and a host of media including Comic Books and on-ground activations.

     

    Said Mayank Shah, Senior Category Head, Parle Products: “Parle Magix is a cream-filled biscuit. In this category, the primary influencers are children and are therefore the target audience for Parle Magix. The cream-filled biscuits market has national and international brands as well as many regional players.  To break through the clutter, we needed a strategy that spoke directly to the child. The act of splitting open the biscuit and licking the cream is the way most children eat cream filled biscuits. So we decided to turn the act of eating the biscuit into a form of play. In fact, with a multi-media campaign we hope to establish eating Magix as a fun exercise in making the right decision,”

     

    Added Vinod Kunj, Partner and CCO, Thought Blurb: “The campaign addresses the child who wants to fill his days with the most activity as possible. Letting the child know that his mischief is tolerated and also encouraged is the direction we’ve decided on. In other words, Parle Magix speaks directly to the child saying that ‘we let you decide what you would rather do.”

     

     

  • Over the decades, Parle-G has remained the largest selling biscuit brand across the world

    Parle-G reminisces old memories through latest campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Parle Products has partnered with Taproot Dentsu to launch a series of five films for its flagship brand, Parle-G. Taproot’s task was to move Parle-G right up in the emotional consideration set of consumers, thereby reminding them of what Parle-G really is – the unsung hero of biscuits.

     

    Said Pallavi Chakravarti, Executive Creative Director, Taproot Dentsu Mumbai: “Parle-G is a staple. Quite like our rice and pulses. It is like that one person everyone has in their life who has always been there, albeit on the side-lines. This campaign is a celebration of relationships that we seldom acknowledge but without which life isn’t quite the same. It’s a message that only a brand as iconic as Parle-G can give. Because come to think of it, everyone has eaten one and everyone has a human equivalent, if they just take the time out to think of it.”

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Mayank Shah, Category Head, Parle Products said: ‘’Over the years, Parle-G was strongly positioned as a staple given that it is associated with health and nutrition. However, a consumer research that we conducted recently revealed that Parle-G has moved beyond being a staple and is now an emotion. Through this campaign, we want to celebrate that emotion and the bond a consumer has with Parle-G by showcasing how there are relations in our life which are never acknowledged but have played a significant role in making us who we are.”

     

     

  • The brief to Taproot was to reclaim a territory for Milano

    Taproot Dentsu, Parle launch new films for Milano

    By A Correspondent

     

    Parle, in association with Taproot Dentsu, has launched a series of films for its premium biscuit offering Platina Milano.

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Mayank Shah, Category Head, Parle Products said: “Since the launch of the Platina range last May, we have observed a renewed interest among consumers towards Parle’s premium offerings. We have always been innovators across categories and while we were happy that our premium brands were being well received, we also felt the need to bring something refreshingly new to the consumers. Extensive research and understanding of our target audience’s evolving tastes led us to add new variants to the Milano range, which consequently resulted in India’s first cookie with Hazelnut filling by an FMCG brand.”

     

    Added Ayesha Ghosh, General Manager, Taproot Dentsu Mumbai: “In times where balance and perfection are being chased and when indulgence is frowned upon, our task was to carve out a special guilt-free place in the minds of consumers for a rich, delicious cookie like Milano. The idea that followed was to approach it from an individual’s perspective, bringing out the importance of irreverent self-pampering. The fact that Twinkle Khanna personally identified with the messaging, further spurred off the idea for us to also add the element of ‘There’s a me in every Milano’ in the TVCs. Overall, the ads have been shot in a manner to remind us that every now and then, it’s okay to listen to your heart, give in to a craving and bite into that tempting cookie!”

     

     

  • The pan India campaign will run extensively during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 season, of which Parle Products is also an associate sponsor

    Taproot Dentsu asserts popularity of brand Parle in latest campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Parle Products has launched an integrated brand campaign which showcases its portfolio of brands and a message that strongly links each of these brands back to the mother brand, Parle. Through the campaign, Parle wants the consumer to know how far and wide its range of product offerings go and how firmly entrenched they are in the daily lives of the consumer.

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Mayank Shah, Category Head, Parle Products said, “Parle Products has always offered its consumers something memorable for every occasion. Various brands from Parle form a part of almost every Indian household. Through this campaign, we aim to focus on these brands and connect it to the mother brand, Parle. The unique ad campaign showcases situations where people are oblivious to certain things in life, just like they are not aware of the multiple brands from the house of Parle. The treatment of the TVC is refreshing with a hint of quick wit and humour”

     

    Said Pallavi Chakravarti, Executive Creative Director, Taproot Dentsu: “We’ve all enjoyed Parle products for as long as we can remember. The aim of the campaign was to make their brand name synonymous with the huge range of goodies that we consume almost every day. With ‘NaamTohSuna Hi Hoga’, we’ve found a light and hopefully memorable way of driving the brand name and equity home. If their products have always brought a smile to our faces, why shouldn’t their ads?”

     

  • Parle Products handsover its advertising biz to Thoughtshop

    Thoughtshop bags creative mandate of Melody

    By A Correspondent

     

    Taking forward the iconic thought, ‘Melody  itni Chocolaty kyon hai?’, Parle plans to air its new TVC commencing from January 23, 2016.  The TVC is conceptualised by Vipin Dhyani, Founder and Chief Creative Director, Thoughtshop Advertising & Film Productions.

     

    Following a multi-agency pitch, Parle Products appointed Thougthshop to create its new communication for Melody. Driving on its iconic tag line, ‘Melody itni chocolaty kyon hai… Melody khao khud jan jao’, the agency emphasises on the rich caramel based layer and chocolate core reminiscing the chocolaty taste.

     

    On handing over the Melody business to Thoughtshop, B. Krishna Rao, Deputy Marketing Manager, Parle Products states, “We aim to increase the brand recall through the new communication strategy targeting the youth. The purpose is to create the chocolaty urge by breaking a monotonous situation with a humorous twist. In association with Thoughtshop, we plan to roll out the campaign through TVC, Print and Radio”.

     

    Commenting on the win, Dhyani said, “It is always a privilege to work on an iconic brand under the Parle Products umbrella.  Melody’s tag line itself reinforces the chocolaty property of the brand, and thus we take the onus to carry forward the brand thought, continuing the legendary quest.”

     

    Retaining the iconic tagline, Dhyani and his team conceived a new strategy based TVC showcasing the irresistible urge of having a Melody toffee. Thereby, reinforcing the question-answer baseline, ‘Melody itni chocolaty kyun hain? ‘Melody khao khud jan jao’.

     

  • The campaign captures the essence of spending time with a close knit circle of friends

    Parle opts for ‘Apna Circle’ credo for Marie

    By A Correspondent

     

    Parle Products has launched an ad campaign for Parle Marie. Titled ‘Apna Circle’, the campaign consists of TV commercials that have been directed by Indian film director Imtiaz Ali and captures the essence of spending time with a close knit circle of friends. The campaign which has a total of four TVCs has been conceptualized by Everest Brand Solutions.

     

    Set in various situations, the TVCs revolve around the brand idea - ‘Baatcheet bakbak aur Parle Marie’. The TVCs highlight the meeting of friends and conversations that follow; be it the camaraderie amongst youngsters while discussing love interests, gossip sessions about husbands and mothers-in-law. All this while munching on a pack of Parle Marie, a conversation companion.

     

    Said Pravin Kulkarnii, General Manager – Marketing, Parle Products, “Chit-chatting with friends is an integral part of Indian culture. The East zone is a very big market for Parle Marie and the films have been influenced by the Bengali concept – ‘Adda’. Everyone can relate to this concept of circles because all of us belong to one circle or another, be it college buddies, friends at the Gym or those we meet at Clubs. Through ‘slice of life’ situations, Parle Marie aims to connect with these special circles.”

     

    Added Imtiaz Ali, director of the TVCs, “The four TVCs are simple and straightforward. We have kept the films simple and realistic but at the same time there is brightness in them, not only in the look but also in behavior. All the scripts had a spark and were interesting. The biggest point, I think, is the atmosphere we have created through all TVCs – circles of different age groups; each circle sits with chai & having Parle Marie while chatting & laughing and is the perky part of every day.”

     

    Mayank Shah, Group Product Manager, Parle Products said, “The campaign captures regular casual situations perfectly. Moments that are spent with a close group of friends should always be fun and relaxed and our aim was to associate Parle Marie with comfort, amusement and a part of every friend circle.”

     

  • The product and the TVC are inspired by childhood playfulness and the fun that is associated with the iconic characters Tom & Jerry

    Parle Products unveils new campaign for Parle Milk Shakti

    By a correspondent

     

    Parle Products has launched an ad campaign for one of its latest offerings in the cream category – Milk Shakti Milky Sandwich. The product and the TVC are inspired by childhood playfulness and the fun that is associated with the iconic set – Tom & Jerry.

     

    The TVC begins with the duo in a kitchen, whipping up a batch of the cream biscuits. Preparing the mixture of the mouth-watering milk cream for the centre and waiting for the cookies to bake. Off course, the process also includes rivalry between the two characters. Jerry is seen eager to contribute and playfully drops the mixture from a height while Tom uses his reflexes to catch the falling mixture between the freshly baked cookies, the accident which turns into the delicious cream biscuits. A child then enters the kitchen, excited to see his favourite cartoon characters is greeted with a high five and devours a biscuit.

     

    Mayank Shah

    Speaking about the campaign, Mayank Shah, Group Product Manager, Parle Products said, “The product and the TVC revolve around the popularity of Tom & Jerry to connect better with kids and their parents as well. Parents are usually wary of cream biscuits but Milk Shakti Milky Sandwich is one that is coupled with the nutritional goodness of milk and wheat, a perfect combination of fun and health. The ad perfectly embraces the camaraderie of the characters while highlighting the key attributes of the biscuits. The TVCs appeal spreads across all target markets.”

     

  • Parle G goes digital with author Ruskin Bond as a guest blogger for microsite 'TheFutureGenius.com'

    Parle Products ropes in Ruskin Bond for digital campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Leading biscuit and confectionary-maker Parle Products is all set to extend its promotional campaign for its flagship brand Parle G into the digital arena. With this, the campaign enters into its next phase and ropes in renowned author Ruskin Bond as a guest blogger to write for its microsite – TheFutureGenius.com. The edutainment site, TheFutureGenius.com is an interactive portal where parents can interact and share videos, audio clips and documents to showcase their child’s talent.

     

    Mr Bond will be contributing two articles every month, which will be letters to the children, talking about tales about life in the mountains, adventure, nature or simply the beauty of life. The microsite also has counselling section called – Genius Gyaan which features advice from experts to help the parent discover the genius in their kid. Along with Mr Bond, the company has also roped in a journalist and blogger Kiran Manral and a kid blogger who will write for the brand on issues related to parenting and upbringing of children.

     

    Mayank Shah

    Commenting on this, Mayank Shah, Group Product Manager said, “The response we got for the campaign on the digital medium has been tremendous and it helped us reach out to the audience effectively. We are now looking forward to leverage this and for the same we have got the renowned author Ruskin Bond on board. With this, we are looking forward to bringing alive story-telling. This will give us an opportunity to interact with our core target group and build a strong relationship between the brand and them.”

     

  • Parle Products will be carrying out an extensive marketing campaign for the premium cookie with Amitabh Bachchan as brand ambassador

    Parle signs BachchanSr to endorse Gold Star cookies

    By A Correspondent

     

    Parle Products, biscuit, confectionery and snacks manufacturer has roped in Amitabh Bachchan as the brand ambassador for its new Gold Star Cookies. It has roped in the legendary superstar Amitabh Bachchan to be the face of its new range of Gold Star Cookies – latest offering in the premium cookie category.

     

    The company will be carrying out an extensive 360-degree marketing campaign to support the launch.

     

    Commenting on the launch of the new product, Shalin Desai, Group Product Manager, Parle Products said, “The premium cookie segment in India has witnessed a steady growth over the years; however it’s largely dominated by the presence of a single player. There is a lot of untapped potential leading to an opportunity for new entrants in this category. Today’s consumer is well informed and aware, making him a lot more quality conscious and always on the lookout for a variety of options.”

     

    Speaking on the association with Amitabh Bachchan, Mr. Desai further added, “Mr. Bachchan has a magnificent personality and a strong connect among Indians across age groups. He embodies an exemplary blend of both style and performance, making him the ideal choice to endorse our products. The goodwill and reputation he has built over the last three decades compliments our own, built over the last 80 years’. His remarkable appeal which spreads across all sections of people in the country, compliments our brand communication.”

     

    Commenting on the association Amitabh Bachchan said, “It gives me an immense pleasure to be associated with the most iconic biscuit company of India, Parle Products. From last 70 years we all have grown up eating Parle’s biscuits and it has always been the most loved brand in the country amongst all age groups. There is hardly any other biscuit brand in India which is as popular as Parle. I am thrilled to begin a new journey with Parle’s Gold Star cookies and take the brand legacy ahead.”

     

    Gold Star is currently available at price points of Rs 10, Rs 15, Rs 20 and Rs 30 in pack sizes ranging from 75gms to 200gms across all kirana stores and modern trade formats in India. The company currently has Hide n Seek, Hide and Seek Fab and Milano in its premium cookies. With the introduction of Gold Star, the company is addressing the need of a product that offers good quality and taste in the premium cookie segment. The cookies are available in four variants, Butter, Cashew Butter, Chocolate Chip and Chocolate & Nut.

     

  • Mayank Shah, Group Product Manager, Parle Products tells MxMIndia about using digital as a core medium

    Jaldi 5 with Mayank Shah: ‘When you use digital, it becomes participative’

    Parle-G recently launched its recent campaign on the digital medium in two phases, Teaser and Launch Phase. In first phase the company released three teaser videos on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter on 30th December, 2012. Along with this they also ran a contest on Twitter with the hashtag #Ifiwereaparent.

     

    In the second phase, the new TVC “Roko Mat Toko Mat” was launched online and went on-air recently. The new concept revolves around “Aao Banaye Kal Ke Genius”. MxM India spoke to Mayank Shah, Group Product Manager, Parle Products for more insights into using digital as a core medium.

     

    01. Why did Parle G choose to employ digital so extensively?

    The importance of digital medium is increasing. However, if you look at the penetration and reach of digital media, it has not reached the level where FMCG brands can actually think about using it. Honestly, if I was doing a regular campaign I would not have thought of using this medium. We used it because this is not a regular campaign. It is more like a movement we are talking about. we are talking to parents and bringing a change in mindset is what we are talking about. The campaign is more participative or interactive rather than a one-way communication where brand talks to the consumer. When that is the idea, the medium becomes very important. Here we are talking about providing an interactive and participative platform to our consumer to come together to own a philosophy and a movement that is about allowing kids to do what they want, nurturing their creativity.

     

    This is why we have launched our campaign through digital.

     

    02. Has Parle G used digital medium before for its campaign for a participative and interactive communication?

    Not so extensively. It was huge but not as extensive as this campaign.

     

    03. Would you say that measuring effectiveness of digital is easier compared to other media?

    It is far easier to measure effectiveness of digital medium used than mass medium. Integral mass mediums, the only surrogate you can use are after-sales recall or those kind of things. However, when you use digital, it becomes participative. You do not only use digital to propagate your message but also asking consumer to interact with you. You can see how many people are coming in and talking to measure the success of the campaign.

     

    04. For this campaign, what will be the communication strategy?

    We have broken our campaign with digital. And then a 360-degree campaign including outdoors in 12 cities across India. As I said, we broke the campaign with digital since this is not a regular campaign. In fact to drive crowd towards digital, we used other media such as outdoor.

     

    a What is the pie that digital commands in this 360-degree campaign?

    It would be roughly around 10 percent.

     

    05. Would you focus on brining out digital campaigns more often to engage and interact?

    There is no doubt that the importance of digital is going to increase. However, it might take some time before we look at it as a standalone platform. Today, FMCG and mass-goods manufacturers look at digital as a good supportive medium rather than the principal medium. We launched our campaign on digital, and used it in the first phase as principal medium only because the campaign was participative in nature.

     

    As told to Ananya Saha