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  • The campaign offers an ode to the great Indian culinary adventure, taking place every day across the country

    Future Consumer unveils brand campaign in India

    By A Correspondent

     

    Future Consumer Limited (FCL) is a forward-looking company dedicated to making products for the new generation of restless aspirers that constantly seeks something new. The company has created a whole new language of fusion product innovations, which will soon cater to anything and everything the Indian kitchen needs but doesn’t know yet.

     

    It has unveiled a new campaign that is based on a simple truth about Indians. That they are a unique tribe of foodies, with the most experimental palates. They have an adventurous way of appreciating a completely new taste by truly making it their own. Only in India do we have the gumption, the ability or the bravado to take what the world is consuming and give it an interesting twist. Even the regular Indian fare is in a state of constant evolution and something new is always cooking in our kitchens. This campaign is an ode to the great Indian culinary adventure, taking place every day across the country.

     

    Said Rahul Kansal from Future Consumer: “It was a pleasure working with Taproot on this campaign, as always. We gave them a simple brief: we at FCL are here to feed the great Indian foodie. They found a really graphic way to express this message, through the audio mnemonic of tongue-clicking (a uniquely Indian way of expressing the pleasure of great-tasting food). The metaphor of hybrid tastes that the film is based on, also brings alive the idea of our new-found spirit of experimentation, evocatively.”

     

    Added Agnello Dias, Co-founder, Taproot Dentsu: “It was an interesting brief for an interesting brand and the simple insight that when it comes to food, we in India neither accept nor reject any new flavour outright – we tweak it to make it our own. Signed off, of course, by the great Indian ‘palate smack’, a satiating expression that is uniquely Indian.”

     

  • Prior to joining Taproot Dentsu, Farah was General Manager – planning at Cheil India, where she helped lead the Insights division

    Taproot Dentsu appoints Farah Bashir as VP – Strategic Planning

     

     

    Taproot Dentsuhas strengthened its planning prowess with the appointment of Farah Bashir as Vice President, Strategic Planning. She will be based out of Taproot Dentsu’sGurugram office and will work closely with AnandMurty – head of planning at Taproot Dentsu. Prior to joining Taproot, Farah was General Manager – Planning at Cheil India, where she led the insights division.

     

    Armed with more than 13 years of experience, Bashir has worked as a journalist with Reuters, as a marketing professional with Unilever Asia (across India, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia and Brazil), as a research analyst with Quantum Market Research and as a strategic planner with DDB Mudra and Lowe Lintas. She has worked on various brands including Samsung, Wills Lifestyle, OLX, Hindustan Times, Volini, Revital, Reckitt Benckiser, NDTV, Hindustan Times, MTS, Microsoft, Singapore Health Promotion Board (HPB), Singtel, Zopper, Twinings, Cisco, GPI and Dabur.

     

    Commenting on her appointment, UmeshShrikhande, CEO, Taproot Dentsu, said, “Farah brings with her wonderfully eclectic influences and perspectives, thus adding more power to our ability to think different. Given that good ideas come from interesting questions, we are truly happy to have strong minds such as hers amongst us.”

     

    “At Taproot Dentsu, the endeavour is to consistently add value to the brands entrusted on us. Strategic planning can help inform the creation of powerful, motivating work that Taproot is known for and also provide clear, incisive counsel to clients with respect to the brand and business challenges they face. Farah’s track record and skill set is an asset to our team and we look forward to an exciting year ahead,” said AnandMurty – Head of Strategy, Taproot Dentsu.

     

    Speaking on joining Taproot Dentsu, Bashir said, “Taproot Dentsu, well-known as the creative powerhouse, is equally focused on the rigour and thinking on brands that it works on. Very rarely does the archetype of a planner and agency converge. Basis the last couple of weeks and the collaborative culture of this place, the times ahead look exciting, stimulating and a lot of fun. Delighted to be a part of it.”

  • The campaign, based on the theme “Bank Hai Par AlagHai”, highlights Airtel Payments Bank’s differentiated banking model

    Airtel Payments Bankrolls outintegrated launch campaign

     

     

    Airtel Payments Bank has announced the roll out of a 360-degree launch campaign to showcase its digital banking offerings that offer customers a refreshing change from traditional banking.The campaign, based on the theme “Bank Hai Par AlagHai”,highlights Airtel Payments Bank’s differentiated banking model that leverages the vast network of neighbourhood Airtel retail outlets, which take convenient digital banking closer to the customer.

    The campaign is based on customer insights regarding their day to day experience with traditional banking and brings to fore some of the most common challenges faced by them. Airtel Payments Bank, which is leading the creation of a new category of banking in India, is trying to address some of these challenges with its innovative approach.

    Conceived by Taproot-Dentsu, the campaign will comprise of TV Commercials with support legs in Outdoor, Radio and Digital mediums, which will play a big role in delivering the message to the audience.

    Said Shashi Arora, MD & CEO, Airtel Payments Bank: “Airtel Payments Bank aims to take the banking closer to every Indian. Our simple and very convenient banking model thatleverages Airtel’s vast retail network will add a new dimension to the way India banks and contribute to financial inclusion in the country.”

    AddedAgnello Dias of Taproot-Dentsu: “Consumers are looking for simple and efficient modes of bankingand the thought behind the campaign was to look at the proposition from a common man’s perspective and his expectations from a bank. Airtel Payments Bank is leading the creation of an entirely new banking category in India and we have chosen an approach that is frank and engaging.”

     

     

     

  • Dentsu One captains Harjot Singh Narang will lead the office as General Manager, Anand Murty will be Head of Strategy as Titus Upputuruwill be Head of Creative

    Taproot sets up office in Gurgaon with Dentsu One as a division

    By A Correspondent

     

    Taproot Dentsu may have always had prized clients in New Delhi NCR ever since it was set up in 2009, but now it has formally commenced operations in Gurgaon.It’s the new year, and a big year for the Dentsu Aegis Network in the country. So Dentsu One (earlier Dentsu Marcom) has now been turned into the Delhi office of Taproot, though officially it will be a division of Taproot Dentsu.

     

    Harjot Singh Narang will lead the office as General Manager, Anand Murty is Head of Strategy and Titus Upputuru will be Head of Creative. Talking about this development, Agnello Dias, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Taproot Dentsu said: “We are excited with this development. Delhi NCR is a high growth market and we are looking forward to working with a host of interesting new clients and brands. Almost since inception, we have been working with some very important and iconic brands in this market like Airtel, Times of India, Marico and more recently with Dulux and Coca Cola India.  So we have been more than familiar with this geography. By opening up a strong new front here, we are building further on that experience and strength.”

     

    Added Santosh Padhi, Chief Creative Officer, Taproot Dentsu: “Working with a new bunch of energetic and talented people will only add strength and lustre to our capabilities and bandwidth. Beyond television, Taproot has strengths in design and digital too. We are looking to build on those fronts too. This is an important market and we are most happy to be here,” said Umesh Shrikhande, Chief Executive Officer, Taproot Dentsu: “In the ideas business, it takes a lot of doing to replicate a creative culture. So to build on our collaborative work ethic, the Gurgaon office will work closely with the Mumbai office. Aggi, Paddy and I will remain involved in a hands-on manner. We will do what it takes to add sparkle to the brands entrusted to us.”

     

    And this is what Narang had to say in a communique: “We are all set to roll with a talented team of more than 50 people and a clutch of strong clients like Airtel B2B, AkzoNobel and Coca Cola India among others. We are looking forward to building on this foundation.”

     

    According to information we have received, Messrs Narang, Murty and Upputuru will continue to hold their old charge at Dentsu One. It is not a merger, we were told, though if all goes well,  the two entities could well be one.

     

  • The 'Agency of the Year X Country' Award is given to the agency with the most statue points earned in 2016 in each of the top 15 entrant countries

    At Clio 2016, Taproot Dentsu is ‘Agency of the Year – India’

     

     

    Taproot Dentsu has been announced ‘Agency of the Year – India’ at the 2016 Clio Awards.

     

    It’s the first ever Indian agency to earn this honour. The ‘Agency of the Year X Country’ Award is given to the agency with the most statue points earned in 2016 in each of the top 15 entrant countries.

     

    The Clio’s is one of the biggest global awards competition for the creative advertising business. Founded in 1959 to celebrate high achievement in advertising, the Clio’s annually and throughout the year, recognise the work, the agencies and the talent that push boundaries.

     

    “Clio’s is one of the most prestigious and sought after advertising awards in the world today. And to be honored as the best Indian creative agency of the year is nothing short of an honour. We are excited and pumped with the massive achievement and hope it propels Team Taproot to even greater heights,” said Santosh Padhi (Paddy) – Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder, Taproot Dentsu.

     

  • Campaign highlights Myntra’sextensive range of sportswear

    Myntra launches new campaign advocating Sports

    By A Correspondent

     

    Myntra has kicked off a category focused campaign showcasing its depth and range of sports apparel and footwear. The fashion major has created a one stop destination for sports attire – a curatedselection of apparel, footwear and accessories for sports enthusiasts.

     

    The campaign also seeks to leverage and showcase the platform’s expansive sports brand portfolio to reach out to one of the fastest growing fashion segments in India. With over 100 sports brands including some of the iconic names in the category, Myntra offers an unparalleled range of sportswear for people looking to engage in a wide variety of sporting activities.

     

    The TVC features a newbie sports enthusiast trying his hand at different sports to see which suits him best, while Myntra provides him with one stop access to all the sportswear he needs for each sport. Narrated in a humorous and engaging tone the TVC, with 30 and 60 second edits, establishes Myntra as the de facto destination for sportswear.Inan era were fitness and health are starting to gain prominence, the Myntra Sport campaign encourages customers to get on their feet and pick a sport of their choice.

     

    Commenting on the campaign, Gunjan Soni, CMO & Head – International Brands Business, Myntra said, “Sportswear has been growing at 45% YoY and is one of the largest categories on Myntra. The Sports Campaign aims to unequivocally establish Myntra as the foremost destination for all your sportswear needs. A unique attribute for this category is need for advice and keeping this in mind we have added some features to assist customers while shopping. We have also created a specialized sports store on the Myntra app to cater to the unique needs of customers and we are seeking to drive awareness for these offerings through this campaign. “

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Pallavi Chakravarti, Executive Creative Director, Taproot Dentsu said “We live in a world where more and more people are exploring and enjoying sports and fitness-related activities. Our campaign has a simple message, delivered in a light-hearted way, to encourage this growing trend. You needn’t be a pro to be into sports, you just need a nudge to set the ball rolling. And Myntra Sport has everything anyone needs to keep going, once they decide to get going.”

     

  • Introduces Active Account mobile app to help Indians earn from surplus savings

    Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund urges Indians to activate idle savings with ‘Active Account’

    By A Correspondent

     

    Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited has launched its latest TV commercial, Active Account across national television. BSLMF Active Account is a Liquid Fund-based mobile application which could help investors earn from their surplus savings. Directed by Shimit Amin, the TVC is created by Taproot Dentsu.

     

    “Historically Indians have the mindset of keeping majority of their hard-earned money in low-yielding vehicles. Seldom do they realize that with taxes and inflation, their idle savings remain in a state of erosion. Our attempt is to awaken Indians to this realization, and provoke them to make the right saving choices. With Active Account, consumers can now use the power of technology to activate money with a single swipe,” said Ajay Kakar, Chief Marketing Officer – Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group.

     

    A. Balasubramanian, CEO, Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited said, “BSLMF Active Account has been developed using customer-first design thinking. Conveniences such as ease of use, ease of login, ease of transaction, ease of access are structurally embedded into its architecture. This new offering from us is poised to change the way India saves, and I am confident that it will add immense value to savers and investors across the Indian diaspora.”

     

    Speaking about the campaign, Pallavi Chakravarti, Executive Creative Director, Taproot Dentsu said, “The bank account is India’s default parking lot, when it comes to money. But is this traditional saving habit optimal? While attempts have been made in the past to urge people to “make their money work harder”, the launch of the Active Account App is a game-changer. In this commercial, we’ve used India’s other favorite activity – protesting – in an interesting way, to drive home the message that the days of “lazy money” are numbered. Because the Active Account is not yet another app, it’s a revolutionary tool.”

     

    Directed by Shimit Amin, the Active Account campaign is created by Team Taproot Dentsu, led by Umesh Shrikhande, Agnello Dias, Santosh Padhi, Pallavi Chakravarti and Neeraj Kanitkar. Red Ice Films is the Production House, and Lisa D’Costa, Executive Producer. The digital elements are managed by Foxy Moron, Mumbai.

  • The Aditya Brila Financial Services Group company urges investors to consider Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) as 'must-have' for every financial goal

    Birla Sun Life MF unveils ‘Jitne Sapne Utne SIP’ campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Jaanoge Tabhi Toh Maanoge (JTTM) the investor education initiative from Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited, a part of Aditya Birla Financial Services Group (ABFS), and investment manager for Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (BSLMF), launched its latest TV commercial, ‘Jitne Sapne Utne SIP’ on national television on Tuesday. Directed by Shaaze Merchant, the TVC is created by Taproot Dentsu.

     

    “It has been most heartening to see the recognition and recall Jaanoge Tabhi Toh Maanoge has earned over its journey to bring mutual funds into mass India’s consideration set. ‘Jitne Sapne Utne SIP’ is yet another extension of our commitment at ABFS to drive self-realisation among mass India about the merits of making money work for them,” said Ajay Kakar, Chief Marketing Officer – Financial Services, Aditya Birla Group.

     

    Added A Balasubramanian, Chief Executive Officer, Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited: “SIP is a great entry point for retail consumers to experience mutual fund investments. ‘Jitne Sapne Utne SIP’ encourages investors to look at SIP differently – not as good ‘one-off’ plans but as ‘must-have’ plans for every financial goal. In doing so, it touches upon the invaluable role SIP can play in making their many dreams come true.”

     

    Speaking about the campaign Pallavi Chakravarti, Executive Creative Director, Taproot Dentsu said, “Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund’s investor education initiative has always borrowed from real life to provide simple, useful information about mutual funds. This year, we’ve used a fact of life, to draw a parallel with SIPs: one size can’t possibly fit all. Why then do we expect that one SIP will cover all our needs? It’s a big learning, dished out in a light-hearted, relatable way.”

     

    Directed by Shaaze Merchant, ‘Jitne Sapne Utne SIP’ is created by Team Taproot Dentsu, led by Umesh Shrikhande, Agnello Dias, Santosh Padhi, Pallavi Chakravarti and Gauri Burma. Soda Films is the Production House, and Ameya Dahibavkar, Executive Producer.

     

  • Airtel rolls out a 360-degree campaign around the all new My Airtel App – one app for all apps

    Airtel girl is back with shortcut to digital world

    By A Correspondent

     

    Bharti Airtel has re-launched its My Airtel App with a 3600 degree marketing campaign around My Airtel app featuring Sasha Chhetri. This time the Airtel girl, who is out with her friends, takes up the ‘Apps Challenge’ and manages to outfox the challenger with the My Airtel App.

     

    Said Rajiv Mathrani, Chief Brand Officer, Bharti Airtel, “Smartphones have redefined our lives and mobile applications allow us to do almost everything on the go, wherever we are. The new campaign is built around the new My Airtel app, which has a collection of the top apps, and brings the best of the online world to users in one place.” The campaign has been created by Taproot Dentsu.

     

  • Fiama brings to life the importance of looking at the bright side

    Fiama celebrates positivity with its “Dil ko de Lift” campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    ITC Ltd’s Fiama has unveiled its new campaign that introduces its philosophy of celebrating life with positivity.

     

    Talking about the new proposition of Fiama, Sameer Satpathy, Chief Executive, Personal Care Products Business, ITC Limited, said, “Fiama with its new communication ‘Dil Ko De Lift’ encourages everyone to look at the brighter side of life. The campaign distinctly positions Fiama as a brand that celebrates positivity and is scientifically designed to not just uplift the mood but also give gentle and effective skin care with the innovative skin conditioning gel.”

     

    He added, “The shower gels and gel bars are designed at the Laboratoire Naturel, a pioneering creation that houses state-of-the-art consumer and sensory measurement facilities to understand the Indian skin better.”

     

    The campaign has been conceptualised and realised by Taproot Dentsu. Speaking on the focus of Fiama’s new TVC, Pallavi Chakravarti, Executive Creative Director, Taproot Dentsu, said, “Our daily routines are full of cribs and peeves. But no one can deny that the few minutes we spend in the shower serve as that much-needed oasis in the midst of life’s woes. In those minutes we feel good about ourselves, we revel in the moment, and we believe that everything’s going to be fine after all. It’s also when we’re at our uninhibited best, doing and saying things that we’d never do in public. The new campaign couples this feeling of optimism and upliftment that is integral to bath-time with the sensorial joy of showering with Fiama – the fragrance and the lather.”

     

  • The TVC encapsulates the brand's ability to protect home exteriors from nature's fury, owing to its double defense technology

    Farhan Akhtar highlisghts advantages of latest Dulux offering

    By A Correspondent

     

    Farhan Akhtar tests the strength and durability of Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx against extreme conditions of nature and its ability to protect consumers’ homes. In the latest TV commercial by Dulux – ‘Nature Challenge’, the premium exterior emulsion Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx was shown to offer unbeatable exterior wall protection that stays intact for up to 10 years thus protecting your homes against extreme conditions of nature for a longer time.

     

    Conceptualised and created by Taproot Dentsu Communications, the TVC encapsulates the brand’s ability to protect home exteriors from nature’s fury, owing to its double defense technology. The campaign shows a house mounted on a trailer truck travelling through various terrains while exposed to extreme weather. It also emphasizes how the walls protected by Dulux Weathershield Powerflexx withstand challenging weather effectively and remain unblemished.

     

    Social media and popular online video platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will be leveraged to maximise reach and educate consumers about the product.

     

    Said Rajiv Rajgopal, Director-India and South Asia Cluster, Decorative Paints, AkzoNobel: “We are dedicated to creating everyday essentials to make people’s lives more liveable and inspiring. Innovation sits at the heart of what we do. Whether we are developing new products or services, we are focused on making life easier for our customers, as well as contributing to their success. This campaign stands as a befitting testimony to the superior value proposition of Dulux with best in class and international quality. In a country like India that faces extreme weather conditions, Weathershield Powerflexx enables homes to withstand the harshness of weather extremities. With the latex of the paint stretching up to seven times more than any other premium exterior paint; this technological wonder enables exceptional performance and benefit to the consumer.”

     

    Added Mayuresh Dubhashi, Creative Director, Taproot Dentsu: “To just make a claim is not as difficult as proving it. In the world of exterior paints, where every second player claims to provide all-round protection, So we chose the difficult path, and decided to prove that it is the best exterior paint in the market. And that is why the regular demo was made hyper, a house painted with Weathershield Powerflexx was mounted on a trailer truck, and the trailer driven across the country. ”

     

     

  • The campaign drives the message of ‘Protein inadequacy in our daily diet’ through Broadcast, Digital, Out of Home, Social Media and Experiential Activations

    Protinex makes a health plea with #SomethingMissing

    By A Correspondent

     

    Nutrition brand Protinex, has launched its new integrated marketing campaign #SomethingMissing. The campaign is aimed at creating awareness of protein inadequacy in Indian diets and busting the myth that ‘regular daily diet is enough for daily needs of protein.’

     

    The #SomethingMissing campaign kicked off on 20th July with a teaser leg to pose a question to the Indian masses ‘Could there be #SomethingMissing in your daily diet?’ This messaging has been carried out across multiple consumer touch-points like television, out of home, digital and experiential activations. #SomethingMissing surprised viewers with a unique media innovation, with multiple silent ad spots during super prime time on leading news channels last week. A dedicated website has been launched to build consumer engagement and share informative content. With a highly engaging activation idea ‘’Selfie with Dabba (Tiffin)”, this initiative has been able to amplify engagements across TV, digital, on-ground and radio in a truly integrated manner.

     

    The TVC celebrates the value and taste of a home cooked meal. However, it also highlights the possibilities of protein inadequacy in our daily diets and its consequences like fatigue and weakness. Protinex is positioned as the protein expert to partner daily diet for the entire family. The creative agency behind this campaign is Taproot India.

     

    Himanshu Bakshi, Marketing Director, Danone Nutricia said, “Majority of people assume that home cooked food meets all our daily nutrition requirements, which is a myth. Many researches have shown that the average Indian diet might lack in providing adequate protein, necessary to support healthy lifestyle and overall well-being. Through this campaign, Protinex is making an effort in building awareness about this important fact.”

     

    Pallavi Chakravarti, ECD, Taproot Dentsu said, “We Indians are foodies. Our associations with food are deep-rooted and diverse. But while we romanticise wholesome ghar ka khaana, we overlook the fact that our meals are often insufficient in key nutrients like protein. This campaign aims to get people to realize this and supplement their daily diets with Protinex.”