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  • Also to elevate newsroom production capabilities, and lay foundation for AI adoption

    NDTV Profit selects Nutanix to run core news applications

    NDTV Profit has selected Nutanix, a hybrid multicloud computing firm, to run core News Applications and prepare for AI. It will also turn its data centre into a private cloud that is being used to run 95 percent of its operations, including core applications for newsroom editing and production, stock data, asset management, and archiving.

    Said Harmit Singh Malhotra, Chief Technology Officer, NDTV Profit: “Imagine a world where every moment counts, where millions of eyes are watching, and where perfection is not just a goal, but a necessity. This is our reality, and we’ve embraced it with open arms. Thanks to Nutanix, we’ve not only accelerated our workflow, but we’ve also revolutionized it. We’ve broken through barriers we once thought impenetrable, and we’re handling massive amounts of data with the snap of a finger. In addition, our team can now collaborate in real time, breathing life into creativity and innovation like never before. And through it all, we can broadcast non-stop, 24/7, and be a beacon of reliability for our viewers in an ever-changing world. This isn’t just about technology; it’s about pushing boundaries, defying limits, and showing the world what’s possible when we dare to dream big. Together, we’re not just adapting to the future – we’re creating it.”

    Added Prasanna Ranade, Senior Director – Sales, Nutanix India & SAARC: “By using Nutanix, NDTV Profit is setting a new benchmark in operational agility and performance and is well-positioned to leverage advancements like AI. Our partnership underscores our commitment to driving innovation and resilience in the media industry, and we are excited to support NDTV Profit in their ongoing journey towards a more dynamic and future-ready media environment.”

  • The campaign has been conceptualised by Wunderman Thompson

    Kareena features in new Goodknight film

    By Our Staff

     

    Goodknight has partnered with Kareena Kapoor Khan for a new digital film to create awareness around mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. The film was showcased for the first time on Kareena’s Instagram account. Conceptualised by Wunderman Thompson Mumbai, the film features the actor in her original avatar- being concerned about her kids.

     

    Commenting on this collaboration, Sunil Kataria CEO – India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Kareena Kapoor Khan for this awareness driven piece of communication which is credible and effective. Mosquito-borne diseases are currently surging across the country and what people don’t realise is that even one mosquito can be a threat to the family’s heath. Through this film, our intent is to reach out the masses across target groups and create awareness. Simultaneously highlight how Goodknight Gold Flash can help and empower households against mosquitoes. Apart from being one of India’s most followed and revered celebrity, Kareena symbolizes a commitment to ensure her family is healthy and protected. As a brand, we too share similar vision to ensure happy moments of families are protected uninterrupted.”

     

    Commenting on the film concept, Steve Priya, VPs & Executive Creative Directors, Wunderman Thompson Mumbai, added: “We’re all constantly aware of the invisible threat outside. And we will take every single precaution to stay protected for quite some time to come. But we forget that inside our homes too there’s a threat that’s constantly hiding. The dengue causing mosquito. And we may not even be able to spot it.We collaborated with one of India’s most loved and famous mom to create awareness and share our message of protection. To make sure that every home stays truly safe by switching on Goodknight every day.”

     

  • The film has been conceptualised by Lowe Lintas

    Godrej launches new digital film for Hit

    By Our Staff

     

    Godrej Hit, the insecticide brand, has unveiled a new digital film for the festive season. Centered around Lal Hit, the variant which promises to reduce cockroach infestation, this film is a satirical take on the annual Diwali cleaning ritual.

     

    Sharing his thoughts on the film, Sunil Kataria, CEO – India & SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), said: “There is a lot of optimism in the air as we approach the festival season. We wanted to do something that would spread the message of cleanliness in an unusual manner. Cleaning of homes is an important ritual not just to eliminate pests like cockroaches and ensure a safe environment; this activity also has a deeper, symbolic meaning. Through this light-hearted campaign, Godrej Lal HIT has a refreshing take on cleanliness, encouraging people to clean their homes of old harmful memories along with toxic memories for a happy and safe Diwali.”

     

    Commenting on the film, Amar Singh, Regional Creative Officer at Lowe Lintas added: “The practice of pre-festival deep cleaning is a very relatable one across the country. And the thing is, when you go that deep, you never know what you might find. Our film, conceived by Rajat Dawar, Vishal Bagade and Stuti Dixit, plays on this to remind us of the nuisance and hazard of cockroaches and of the fact that Lal HIT needs to be an essential part of our cleaning. Deep or otherwise.”

     

  • To create greater value proposition for the ISA in the industry

    Sunil Kataria to have 6th term as ISA chairman

    By Our Staff

     

    Sunil Kataria
    Sunil Kataria

    The Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA) has elected Sunil Kataria as Chairman.

     

    Kataria, Chief Executive Officer, India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited, has led the ISA over the past five years.

     

    On his election for the sixth consecutive term as the Chairman of the ISA, Kataria said: “In our journey towards creating greater value proposition for the ISA in the industry, the focus will be to make this unique body even stronger in the future to provide value added support to our members for the new normal and beyond. With the digital advertising having ascended as second only to TV and growing even further, our endeavour this year would be take forward our efforts in the area of digital measurement. The ISA’s plans to work with BARC to create a Multimedia Measurement are progressing in good shape.  We heartily thank all fraternity organizations for their strong partnering and this will surely help us scale newer heights. I also acknowledge the continuing support by the ISA members in all our endeavours.”

     

     

  • For its germ protection health soap – Cinthol Health Plus

    Cinthol gets actor Siddharth as brand ambassador

    By Our Staff

     

    Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has brought onboard actor Siddharth Suryanarayan as the brand ambassador for Cinthol Health Plus soap. A new TVC campaign #HaiTaiyaarHum has been conceptualised by Creativeland Asia.

     

    Speaking about the collaboration, Siddharth said: “Cinthol is a legacy soap brand which I have personally used over the years.  I will be endorsing Cinthol Health Plus which stands for fearless protection. Being objective, firm and brave are some of the qualities which defines me as a person. This is the reason I feel my collaboration with the brand makes complete sense. Cinthol Heath Plus soap has the power of 99.9% germ protection with an amazing deo fragrance, which makes you confident as you take on everyday challenges. Given the ongoing Covid-19 situation, Cinthol and I want to encourage people to continue answering our call of duty because we have the assurance of Cinthol Health Plus.”

     

    Commenting on the appointment of the brand ambassador, Sunil Kataria CEO – India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited, added: “Cinthol is amongst the iconic brands that we have from the house of Godrej. With our new partnership with Siddharth, we expect to disrupt our core markets and further strengthen the brand position. Together with Siddharth, we are bringing the messaging of taking on one’s duties fearlessly with the assurance of Cinthol. The new TVC anchored on fearless protection will bring alive Cinthol philosophy of Alive is Awesome in a unique way. Unlike other health soaps, Cinthol Health Plus delivers protection from germs without compromising on fragrance.”

     

     

  • Launches a special Onam digital film to highlight Goodknight Gold Flash

    Wunderman Thompson films for Goodknight

    By Our Staff

     

    Goodknight has launched an Onam special digital film, showcasing celebrations in the new normal. The film also features Onam special edition pack of Goodknight Gold Flash, a liquid vapouriser with visible vapours. The campaign has been conceptualized and created by Wunderman Thompson Mumbai.

     

    Speaking about the digital film and the Onam special edition pack of Gold Flash, Sunil Kataria, CEO – India & SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), said: “As the market leader in household insecticides, Goodknight has always enjoyed the trust of consumers in India. Goodknight provides assured protection against mosquitoes, to help create happy family moments. We believe in disrupting the category with innovative solutions that help meet our consumers’ needs. As one such endeavour, we are launching an Onam special digital film to be a part of festivities. The film also features the Onam special edition pack of Goodknight Gold Flash, being exclusively launched in Kerala. This is customized offering for the market and our aim is to further amplify the campaign with a digital film.”

     

    Commenting on the digital film, Steve Mathias and Priya Pardiwalla, Senior Vice Presidents and Executive Creative Directors, Wunderman Thompson, Mumbai, added: “As we celebrate Onam this year, we’ve still not returned back to 100% normalcy. Every family will have their own unique way of celebrating the festivities without losing out on the fun, while still staying safe. Our story is based on Vadam Vali (Tug of War), an event synonymous with Onam being played at home this year rather than stepping out. Staying indoors can keep you safe from harm to some extent. However, it is equally important that our loved ones stay fully protected even from mosquitoes that cause the much dreaded diseases like dengue and malaria whilst indoors.”

     

  • TVC campaign conceptualized by Creativeland Asia

    Saif Ali Khan is face of Godrej Expert Hair Colour

    By Our Staff

     

    Saif Ali Khan has been appointed brand ambassador for Godrej Expert Easy Shampoo Hair Colour. The brand association with Saif Ali Khan will be to drive penetration and awareness of this offering and shampoo hair colour category. Godrej Expert Easy has also unveiled a new TVC campaign featuring Saif conceptualised by Creativeland Asia, to highlight the product features and increase visibility of the category.

     

    Commenting on this announcement, Sunil Kataria CEO – India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited, said:  “Godrej Expert Easy shampoo hair colour, is an innovation in the hair colour category. Through this offering, we are giving a solution to consumers who have time paucity and want to colour their instantly. Simplifying the entire process and achieving a new coloured hair look in 5 minutes is what makes Godrej Expert Easy an innovation. Our partnership with Saif Ali Khan will help us amplify awareness of the category as well as our product across urban and rural markets.”

     

    Commenting on the new TVC campaign, Sajan Raj Kurup, Founder and Creative Chairman, Creativeland Asia, added: “Hair colouring has always been a time-consuming, tedious thing, that one needs to plan for. And grey hair has always come in the way of one’s style, when there’s a last minute plan. With Godrej Expert Easy Shampoo hair colour, hair colouring can be just as impromptu as your plans. The film, starring Saif, brings to life this insight in a light, banter-filled story between siblings.”

     

  • Assures 4 dot mosquito protection for kids

    Good Knight rolls out new digital film

    By Our Staff

     

    Goodknight launched a new digital film for Goodknight Fabric Roll-On. The film is conceptualised by Wunderman Thompson Mumbai.

    Said Sunil Kataria, CEO – India & SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL): “As normalcy is returning, kids have started to go out to play with all necessary precautions of masks, sanitizers etc. Parents have also said that kids are also more aware and responsible about the situation when they step out. However, the threat is not just about COVID; it is about any disease that you can be exposed to when you are playing outside, particularly mosquito-borne diseases during this season change. Through this digital film, we want to position Goodknight Fabric Roll-on as a must-have precaution and reiterate it is to be used before sending kids out so that they safe from mosquitoes. Just like it is important to use a mask and sanitizer outdoors, it is also important to use Fabric Roll-on against the threat of mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases.”

    Added Steve Priya, VPs and Executive Creative Directors at Wunderman Thompson Mumbai: “There is no one more happier than children, that the world is returning back to normalcy. Kids everywhere are thrilled that they can finally step out and play once again. Of course moms are being extra careful by making sure that kids wear masks, carry hand sanitisers and maintain social distancing. But to be fully protected outside, it’s equally important to maintain social distancing even from mosquitoes that spread dengue and malaria.  We want to make using Goodknight Fabric Roll On an essential habit, so kids can always step out and play truly fearlessly!”

     

     

  • Protekt Magic’s new TVC reaffirms is conceived by Creativeland Asia

    New film showcases Godrej Protekt as gamechanger

    By Our Staff

     

    Godrej Protekt has released a new TVC for Protekt Magic conceptualized by Creativeland Asia. The TVC is aimed at building awareness for the powder-to-liquid format.

     

    Said Sunil Kataria, CEO – India & SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL): “Godrej Protekt has always focused on providing affordable yet superior hygiene products to its consumers. Protekt Magic is one such offering which stands out and is a category game-changer. With this new TVC, our aim is to create awareness for the powder to liquid format and highlight 99.9% germ protection which is now available at an affordable price point of INR 15. We would like to further penetrate the market and increase trials of this unique product. The TVC also highlights the newly launched lime variant along with the existing neem and aloe vera variant.”

     

    Added Anu Joseph, Chief Creative Officer, Creativeland Asia: “This is truly a revolutionary product – magical, I would add. It’s magic at so many levels – innovation, price point and germ protection. Our effort was to make a piece of communication that actually called out all the magic in the product. And we did that in Protekt’s unique way – with delight and expertise.”

     

     

  • The film has been conceptualised by Lowe Lintas

    Godrej Lal Hit’s new digital film

    By A Correspondent

     

    Insecticide brand Godrej Hit has unveiled a new festive digital film for Lal Hit, the brand’s offering to kill cockroaches. Conceptualised by Lowe Lintas, the film captures the current sense of anticipation around festive fervour in the country.

     

    Speaking on the film, Sunil Kataria, CEO – India & SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), said: “2020 will witness an inherently ‘indoor’ festive season, but that will in no way dampen the festive spirits. We want to remind everyone how even though this year’s festivities will be on a smaller-scale with our immediate family, we will enjoy it in our own unique yet endearing way.”

     

    Added Amar Singh, Regional Creative Officer, Lowe Lintas: “Diwali 2020 is unlike any that we have experienced or are likely to experience in our lifetimes. And after everything we have been through in this trying period, each one of us deserves to celebrate it. Conceived by Rajat Dawar and Vishal Bagade, this film aims to capture this sentiment. And is a wish for all of us to have a Super HIT Diwali from a brand that ensures we are always safe and protected in our homes.”

     

     

  • The TVC is conceptualised by conceptualized by Creativeland Asia

    Godrej Expert Rich Creme introduces brand campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Godrej Expert Rich Crème from Godrej Consumer Products Limited, has unveiled a fashion range with three shades – Molten Gold, Copper Brown and Cherry Red for the West Bengal market. To promote the new range in ongoing festive season in Bengal, the brand has unveiled a new campaign with a new TVC. With the start of the festive season with Durga Puja going upto Diwali, the brand decided to launch Godrej Expert Rich Crème Fashion range exclusively in West Bengal.

     

    Conceptualised by Creativeland Asia, the film opens with actress Nusrat Jahan and a friend prepping for a party.

     

    Speaking about the brand campaign, Sunil Kataria, CEO – India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL), said: “West Bengal is an important market for Godrej Expert Rich Crème. Festivities have commenced with occasions like Durga Puja. Thus, to delight our consumers during the festive season, we have launched our new Fashion Range exclusively in the state. The new TVC communicates how Godrej Expert Rich Crème Fashion shades provide easy solutions for a fashionable festive hair makeover. The three new shades are experimental, trendy and a much-needed change from the usual palette of blacks and browns. With the launch of new Fashion range, we are making the brand more contemporary and relevant with today’s lifestyle while infusing a youthful appeal.” a complete makeover at home with high quality and nourishing crème hair colour.

     

     

  • It has been conceptualised by Creativeland Asia

    Godrej No 1 unveils new TVC

    By A Correspondent

     

    Godrej No 1 from Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has unveiled its latest TVC for its sandal and turmeric variant. It has been conceptualised by Creativeland Asia.

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Sunil Kataria CEO – India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) said: “Today, Godrej No. 1 is amongst the highest-selling soap brand, committed to offer the best bathing experience. Godrej No.1 offers ‘nature’s way to beauty’ with carefully chosen natural ingredients. Our new TVC campaign is to further build Godrej No. 1 as a beauty brand that helps in enhancing the natural beauty with Sandal, Turmeric and ¾ natural ingredients. Conceptualized in the current context, the TVC emphasizes that one can achieve natural beauty and skin care in the simplest way with Godrej No.1 while dealing with work and personal life commitments.”

     

    Added Anu Joseph, Chief Creative Officer, Creativeland Asia, on the new TVC: “For women who are busy juggling between work and home, the bath is often the only beauty regimen. And the soap is the only beauty product they use. Godrej No.1, made of 3/4 natural ingredients, is their ally, promising the ultimate sign of beauty – glowing skin. This film continues the legacy of stories the brand has told over the years. It’s a story of love. A story of a mesmerized husband wanting to know what keeps his wife glowingly beautiful despite all the work she does. Our earlier stories depicted women who were busy with chores at home. This time around, we’ve reflected the fact that a large number of women are also going to work or running their own small businesses, etc., while also managing the home.”