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  • Authenticated by Akshara Centre

    Ariel and Disney+ Hotstar curate a list of films that SeeEqual

    By Our Staff

     

    Ariel India and Disney+ Hotstar have curate a list of films and shows that ‘SeeEqual’.

     

    Speaking about the collaboration, Sharat Verma, Chief Marketing Officer, P&G India & Vice President, Fabric Care, P&G India said:  “Over the last seven years, Ariel #ShareTheLoad has sparked conversations to address the inequality in the division of household chores. This year, with the message to #SeeEqual, we want to bring to light the unconscious biases, stemming from decades of conditioning, that come in the way of us all sharing the load equally. To accelerate change, it is important we reinforce positive imagery that promotes gender equality, and shatters stereotypes. We are happy to partner with Disney+ Hotstar to put out a curated list of films and shows that portray strong women, progressive circumstances, and equal relationships. Do check out the See Equal and #ShareTheLoad collection!”

     

    Added Dr Nandita Shah, Co-Director Akshara Centre: “We are happy to join #SeeEqual as it resonates with what Akshara Centre has been working towards for more than two decades. It is indeed challenging to build conversations on gender equality in an atmosphere where sexism and objectification is normalized and reinforced rampantly in popular media. In this partnership with Ariel and Disney+ Hotstar, we would like to substantiate few movies and series that have begun showing positive portrayal of women. We invite the audience to join us in changing the negative narrative and making the switch to positive depictions. This will enable us to take stronger steps towards gender equality.”

     

  • Aims to get men to think and introspect their actions at home

    Ariel launches fifth edition of ShareTheLoad campaign

    By Our Staff

     

    Ariel detergent washing powder has launched a new campaign to continue conversations around unequal division of domestic chores. The #SeeEqual film kicks off to inaugurate the 5th edition of ShareTheLoad. Ariel urges men to be equal partners playing Equal roles.

     

    Said Sharat Verma, Chief Marketing Officer, P&G India, and Vice President, Fabric Care, P&G India: “With Ariel #ShareTheLoad, we strive to trigger meaningful conversations that will help drive positive change. With #See Equal, we want to address years of unconscious bias and conditioning, which may be coming in the way of us all sharing the load. A recent World Economic Forum report claims that at the current pace of change, gender parity is still 135 years away! That is far too long for us to wait for something that comes naturally for men when they interact with each other. Interestingly, over 73% married men agreed that they did their share of household chores when they lived with other men. However, even now in urban India, less that 25 percent of households claim that men share the load equally. This year’s communication is based on this simple insight – when men can ShareTheLoad equally with other men, then why not with their wives? Because we know when we #SeeEqual, we #ShareTheLoad”

     

    Added Josy Paul, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, BBDO: “We’ve taken a slightly different track in the latest film for Ariel #ShareTheLoad. There is a definite shift in the tonality. This time, it’s the woman who speaks for herself. It is the woman speaking her mind and sharing her point of view. The film is fully reflective of the reality of today’s times, where the woman refuses to accept inequality in her marriage. Research confirmed this. 88% women believe it is time to talk to men about doing their share of the household work equally. There is a sense of restlessness, an impatience in the women today at the pace of change. So, this film is also a means to encourage conversations so as to truly move us towards an equal tomorrow.”

     

    Said Nandita Shah, Co- Director, Akshara Centre: “Gender inequality at home is underrated and often overlooked with women bearing the brunt of this inequality. When women believe that they are equal to men and start taking a position for it like in the Ariel #SeeEqual film, change happens. This change in behavior goes a long way in making the home more equal. If men understand how to do household chores, there should be nothing stopping them from sharing this equally and responsibly. We are happy to collaborate with Ariel to drive the conversation around gender equality in the division of household chores, and urge men to #See Equal and #ShareTheLoad.”

     

  • The film urges people to 'put Tide to work, make time for life'!

    Tide launches new campaign

    By Our Staff

     

    Tide, the laundry detergent from P&G, has launched a new campaign #TideforTime with a film. In this campaign, Tide is shining the spotlight on the story of many households, where everyday tasks take up most of the time, leaving little time for anything else. By raising an important question – ‘Are we spending our time on what’s really important?’ Tide aims to contextualise the importance of time for the families of today.

     

    Talking about the campaign, Sharat Verma, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President, Fabric Care at P&G India said: “During Covid, we have been limited to the confines of our homes. But this physical proximity has not necessarily led to stronger emotional connection. Research shows 9 out of 10* people agree that Covid has made them realize the importance of togetherness. With #TideForTime, our endeavour is to bring to light a pertinent question, rendered even more important in the current context – ‘Are we spending our time on what’s really important?’. We also realize that families spend around 300^ hours every year doing laundry. This is also a reminder that by putting Tide to work and letting it deliver its superior cleaning, we can make some time for our lives and spend it on what we truly value – whether it is spending time with families, pursuing passions, finding some me-time or even exploring the entrepreneurial spirit. Because there’s only one thing more precious than our time, and that’s how we spend it.”

     

    Added Rajdeepak Das, CEO & Chief Creative Officer – South Asia, Leo Burnett: “My late aunt was one of those people who always had time for everyone, and I used to often ask her how she managed to have time. Her standard reply to me was ‘Beta time milta nahi hai, time banana padhta hai’. When we started creating this movement, we realized we spend up to 300 hours on doing laundry. With #TideForTime movement, we want to encourage everyone to make time for all things that are really important by just saving on laundry time. This movement is a true HumanKind insight, a story which goes beyond words and we hope will inspire everyone to make more time for their loved ones.”

     

  • #TideforTime brings forth a pertinent question – ‘what''s the value of our time?

    Leo Burnett films new campaign for Tide detergent

    By Our Staff

     

    Tide from P&G has announced its newest campaign #TideforTime with the launch of a new film. The campaign aims to contextualise the importance of time for families.

     

    Talking about the campaign, Sharat Verma, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President, Fabric Care at P&G India said: “During Covid, we have been limited to the confines of our homes. But this physical proximity has not necessarily led to stronger emotional connection. Research shows 9 out of 10 people agree that Covid has made them realize the importance of togetherness. With #TideForTime, our endeavour is to bring to light a pertinent question, rendered even more important in the current context – ‘Are we spending our time on what’s really important?’. We also realise that families spend around 300 hours every year doing laundry. This is also a reminder that by putting Tide to work and letting it deliver its superior cleaning, we can make some time for our lives and spend it on what we truly value – whether it is spending time with families, pursuing passions, finding some me-time or even exploring the entrepreneurial spirit. Because there’s only one thing more precious than our time, and that’s how we spend it.”

     

    Added Rajdeepak Das, CEO & Chief Creative Officer – South Asia, Leo Burnett: “My late aunt was one of those people who always had time for everyone, and I used to often ask her how she managed to have time. Her standard reply to me was ‘Beta time milta nahi hai, time banana padhta hai’. When we started creating this movement, we realized we spend up to 300 hours on doing laundry. With #TideForTime movement, we want to encourage everyone to make time for all things that are really important by just saving on laundry time. This movement is a true HumanKind insight, a story which goes beyond words and we hope will inspire everyone to make more time for their loved ones.

     

     

  • Presents inspirational stories as part of #ChangeTheCycle

    Ariel launches new video saluting Covid warriors

    By Our Staff

     

    Ariel India has released a video capturing the stories of real heroes who are leading by example and doing more than their share during the pandemic. The campaign called #ChangeTheCycle brings together stories of heroes who have epitomized care and kindness. And every act of kindness, starts a cycle of change that can fill those around with hope.

     

    Ariel salutes the spirit and dedication of these citizens who started the cycle of change and took upon themselves the responsibility to extend support in their best capacity.

     

    Said  Sharat Verma, Chief Marketing Officer, P&G Indian Subcontinent and Vice President, Fabric Care, P&G Indian Subcontinent: “At Ariel, we believe that progress is impossible without change, and each of us has the power to make a difference. We salute these ordinary citizens for their extraordinary contribution to society. They inspire us through their selfless acts of kindness and teach us that when we all play our part to help each other, we can truly #ChangeTheCycle.”

     

  • Presents inspirational stories of Ordinary People with Extraordinary Feats

    Ariel release new film on Covid heroes

    By Our Staff

     

    Ariel India has released a video capturing the stories of real heroes who are leading by example and doing more than their share during the pandemic. The film was launched on Ariel’s social media channels.

     

    Ariel salutes the spirit and dedication of these citizens who started the cycle of change and took upon themselves the responsibility to extend support in their best capacity. There are many around us who, embodying the same spirit as demonstrated by these heroes, continue to put society first and help day in and day out. These heroes are relentless and their drive to steer the change is inspirational for all of us.

     

    Said Sharat Verma, Chief Marketing Officer, P&G Indian Subcontinent and Vice President, Fabric Care, P&G Indian Subcontinent: “At Ariel, we believe that progress is impossible without change, and each of us has the power to make a difference. We salute these ordinary citizens for their extraordinary contribution to society. They inspire us through their selfless acts of kindness and teach us that when we all play our part to help each other, we can truly #ChangeTheCycle.”

     

  • On Mother’s Day, P&G unveiled a short film featuring true stories of undying love and care of real-life mothers

    P&G thanks mothers through its #ThankYouMa campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    P&G tried to unite India to thank mothers through its campaign #ThankYouMa on Mother’s Day. Launched on Mother’s Day, the film is conceptualised by Leo Burnett India.

     

    Said Sharat Verma, Chief Marketing Officer, P&G India: “This Mother’s Day, we want to salute the unconditional love and care of mothers everywhere. Our mothers have always taken care of our smallest of things, no matter what age we are. Our latest campaign ‘#ThankYouMa’ features real-life stories of mothers who are taking care of the smallest of things for their children while taking care of the big ones. P&G has been a proud sponsor of mothers and this Mother’s Day we want to urge everyone to take a moment to thank their mothers for their undying love and care.”

     

    Added Rajdeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer – Leo Burnett South Asia and Managing Director, Leo Burnett India: “All moms are the real-life superheroes showing us how to maintain a balance between work, home, kids, and everything else. Even in difficult times like these, mothers are marching forward fighting on the frontlines doing big things to save the world while at the same time not forgetting to do the little things for their loved ones. And to those moms who are tirelessly marching on… how can we not say #ThankYouMa.”

     

  • Ariel collaborated with American ASMR youtuber and artist GIBI ASMR

    Ariel releases #ShareTheLoad video on International ASMR Day

    By A Correspondent

     

    On the occasion of International ASMR Day (April 9), Ariel India is giving men yet another reason to #ShareTheLoad of domestic tasks, and giving women a way to relax and sleep better.

     

    Taking the conversation further and in context of the current times, Ariel collaborated with American ASMR youtuber and artist GIBI ASMR to curate a #ShareTheLoad ASMR. This ASMR video is a depiction of a husband doing the laundry, the sound of which is calming for the women.

     

    Said Sharat Verma, CMO, P&G India and Head, Fabric Care Indian Subcontinent: “Ariel’s ShareTheLoad movement, which started five years back, has been sparking conversations to promote gender equality in the household by propagating the equal distribution of household chores. The message is more relevant now than ever …when the home is also an office, school and playground. Research tells us that households where partners share the load, make happier homes. It’s important that women get equal rest and sleep. Gibi’s ASMR video aims to help more and more women unwind using relaxing sounds and sights while inspiring more men to #ShareTheLoad.”

     

     

  • Launches #ShareTheLoad for equal sleep as the 4th edition of the award-winning movement

    Ariel urges men to share the laundry yet again

    By A Correspondent

     

    In the spirit of keeping the conversation going ahead and furthering the cause of equality within households, Ariel has launched the fourth ‘chapter’ of ShareTheLoad.

     

    The new film, launched across social media and digital platforms, seeks to highlight the impact of unequal division of chores on the wife’s well-being, and leverage this with men to drive an urgency to act. Ariel aims to make laundry the face of this movement against inequality within households by urging men to take the first step to #ShareTheLaundry and eventually, #ShareTheLoad for equal sleep.

     

    Commenting on the Movement, Sharat Verma, CMO, P&G India and Head, Fabric Care Indian Subcontinent, said: “This year, ‘#ShareTheLoad for equal sleep’ seeks to give us one more compelling reason to start sharing the load. Uneven division of household chores is getting in the way of women getting adequate sleep and rest, and hence the conversation this year is about bringing this to light to enable conversation. 71% of Indian women are sleeping less than their husbands due to these household chores, as they end up waking up early and/or staying up late in order to get everything done. The film is designed to be a mirror into the daily lives of many women, in order to make this unaccounted time count. And with this, Ariel wants to move us all from intent to action by urging them to #ShareTheLaundry and take the first step towards #ShareTheLoad.”

     

    Added Josy Paul, Chairman and CCO – BBDO India: “How can Ariel as a leading brand truly create change? That was what we wanted to do with this year’s campaign for #ShareTheLoad. And hence, by steering the conversation around the impact on the women’s wellbeing when their partners don’t partake in domestic chores, we want to get men to show solidarity via action. A significant part of the film rests in the early hours or late nights, which is the time that usually goes unaccounted. It is the theatre of the after-hours. It is about making those hours count!”