MUMBAI: Manyavar recently launched its new ad campaign with Virat Kohli ‘Aadha-Aadha’ that captures the essence of marriage that is all about ‘sharing.’ A role model for youth, Virat Kohli is the perfect fit for what the brand is trying to convey – ethnic wear can give you a distinct modern identity. Kohli is the most relatable figure for the audience that Manyavar is targeting.
Created by Shreyansh Innovations, the campaign features Virat Kohli as a new-age groom sitting with his parents, who emphasises that the expenses of the wedding function will be borne equally both sides. Wedding is a milestone in one’s life and should be done in style, the expenses should however be shared – as respect earns respect. The ad questions the age-old concept that wedding functions should be organized and financed by the bride’s family.
Manyavar has over 400+ stores across India. This new campaign consists of different creatives showcasing the new colors and latest designs created exclusively for this wedding season.
MUMBAI: It’s new-age fast food, known by a brand, a meeting place. India’s most beloved food brand, McDonald’s, is celebrating its 20th year in India. To commemorate the occasion, the brand is all set to celebrate the milestone in style with the launch of a thematic brand campaign called, ‘A lot has changed. Nothing has changed’. The campaign focuses on the brand by chronicling a life-cycle of a couple with McDonald’s over the years in India through this TVC. The new TVC will take you through McDonald’s astonishing journey in the emerging QSR industry established in 1996 in India and how it has transitioned to stay relevant today with its presence of over 400+ restaurants across India and serve over 320 million people annually.
The campaign thrives on the idea that every day, millions of people visit McDonald’s and it has not just been about grabbing a quick bite. In fact, a lot has happened in the last 20 years at McDonald’s where the brand has noticed its customers’ evolved lifestyle and preferences, traversed through their various emotions, ups and downs in life. McDonald’s has been there constantly witnessing these changes and evolving itself by introducing digital platforms and brand extensions to ensure convenience and broaden accessibility, refreshed interiors of the restaurants to offer a modernized experience to consumers.
McDonald’s director marketing and digital, Kedar Teny says, “McDonald’s through its marketing communication has always strived to create differentiation and strike a chord with its ever evolving consumers and their needs. While creating ‘A lot has changed. Nothing has changed’ brand campaign, we were inspired by real life experiences between a beautiful and steady relationship, there are some things that haven’t changed when it comes to McDonald’s and its consumers. The fight over the last fries, the feeling of mayo oozing out of the burger while taking a bite, the ‘softy’ moustache, taking pictures with Ronald McDonald, both, as a child and as an adult – some moments remain the same no matter what. The campaign takes this same paradoxical proposition forward, through the story of a couple, who has seen some of their most important life-changing moments at McDonald’s.”
He added, “Over the years, McDonald’s gave people an opportunity to bond with their family and friends and create those special moments which have lasted with them forever. We hope after seeing this ad, our customers will remember and cherish the memories built at our restaurants.”
The campaign has been conceptualised by Leo Burnett India and the film, directed by renowned ad film Director Ram Madhvani of Equinox Films, opens to a teenaged boy and girl at McDonald’s first outlet in Bandra, Mumbai. The boy opens his Happy Meal box with sheer excitement, but the girl next to him can’t find her toy. The boy hands over her toy from the floor, and thereon begins the friendship that blossoms into a companionship over the years. The film captures various phases of life and the different moments of joy, sadness, celebrations, responsibilities shared between the couple at their favourite destination, McDonald’s, which has become a part of their life.
Leo Burnett, South Asia chief creative officer Raj Deepak Das said, “The campaign ‘A lot has changed. Nothing has changed’ articulates how the small, but important joys have remained the same, despite so much else changing. Even 20 years later, a child opening a Happy Meal box will have the same unparalleled joy on his face, like children did 20 years ago. While executing the campaign, we tried recreating the details from the past 20 years for the story to come alive – right from the staff’s uniforms, the events that happened around the time, the whole hog.”
MUMBAI: It’s new-age fast food, known by a brand, a meeting place. India’s most beloved food brand, McDonald’s, is celebrating its 20th year in India. To commemorate the occasion, the brand is all set to celebrate the milestone in style with the launch of a thematic brand campaign called, ‘A lot has changed. Nothing has changed’. The campaign focuses on the brand by chronicling a life-cycle of a couple with McDonald’s over the years in India through this TVC. The new TVC will take you through McDonald’s astonishing journey in the emerging QSR industry established in 1996 in India and how it has transitioned to stay relevant today with its presence of over 400+ restaurants across India and serve over 320 million people annually.
The campaign thrives on the idea that every day, millions of people visit McDonald’s and it has not just been about grabbing a quick bite. In fact, a lot has happened in the last 20 years at McDonald’s where the brand has noticed its customers’ evolved lifestyle and preferences, traversed through their various emotions, ups and downs in life. McDonald’s has been there constantly witnessing these changes and evolving itself by introducing digital platforms and brand extensions to ensure convenience and broaden accessibility, refreshed interiors of the restaurants to offer a modernized experience to consumers.
McDonald’s director marketing and digital, Kedar Teny says, “McDonald’s through its marketing communication has always strived to create differentiation and strike a chord with its ever evolving consumers and their needs. While creating ‘A lot has changed. Nothing has changed’ brand campaign, we were inspired by real life experiences between a beautiful and steady relationship, there are some things that haven’t changed when it comes to McDonald’s and its consumers. The fight over the last fries, the feeling of mayo oozing out of the burger while taking a bite, the ‘softy’ moustache, taking pictures with Ronald McDonald, both, as a child and as an adult – some moments remain the same no matter what. The campaign takes this same paradoxical proposition forward, through the story of a couple, who has seen some of their most important life-changing moments at McDonald’s.”
He added, “Over the years, McDonald’s gave people an opportunity to bond with their family and friends and create those special moments which have lasted with them forever. We hope after seeing this ad, our customers will remember and cherish the memories built at our restaurants.”
The campaign has been conceptualised by Leo Burnett India and the film, directed by renowned ad film Director Ram Madhvani of Equinox Films, opens to a teenaged boy and girl at McDonald’s first outlet in Bandra, Mumbai. The boy opens his Happy Meal box with sheer excitement, but the girl next to him can’t find her toy. The boy hands over her toy from the floor, and thereon begins the friendship that blossoms into a companionship over the years. The film captures various phases of life and the different moments of joy, sadness, celebrations, responsibilities shared between the couple at their favourite destination, McDonald’s, which has become a part of their life.
Leo Burnett, South Asia chief creative officer Raj Deepak Das said, “The campaign ‘A lot has changed. Nothing has changed’ articulates how the small, but important joys have remained the same, despite so much else changing. Even 20 years later, a child opening a Happy Meal box will have the same unparalleled joy on his face, like children did 20 years ago. While executing the campaign, we tried recreating the details from the past 20 years for the story to come alive – right from the staff’s uniforms, the events that happened around the time, the whole hog.”
MUMBAI: Bausch and Lomb, a leading global healthcare company, touches upon an interesting twist in their new campaign crafted by FCB Ulka. The twist of being in close proximity to what one really wants, and yet eventually missing out on them. Hence leaving one a spectator in certain situations, when they could have clearly been an active participant.
Talking to young life enthusiasts, who are out there grabbing opportunities, packing their days and their nights, the Campaign makes this point with wit and humor. Through two situations – a mega sale offer, and a high octane rock show, the idea is brought to life.
Bausch & Lomb managing director India & SAARC Sanjay Bhutani said, “By introducing ‘IConnect’ contact lenses we are targeting at bottom of the pyramid to expand the overall category. Bausch & Lomb brand is a great asset and this campaign would further help to build & take the brand to the next stage.”
Bausch & Lomb commercial director, business unit head, vision care Indranil Chakravarty added, “The contact lens user base is low in India due to various myths and perception which are far from reality. We are trying to expand the category and create awareness.”
FCB Ulka national creative director Surjo Dutt said, “Bausch &Lomb breaking a TV campaign after eight years made the challenge juicier. The objective was very clear – reach out to the youth and bring them into the category. So we created communication based on the simple insight that in today’s world, it doesn’t take more than a second to miss a great opportunity,” he added.
MUMBAI: Bausch and Lomb, a leading global healthcare company, touches upon an interesting twist in their new campaign crafted by FCB Ulka. The twist of being in close proximity to what one really wants, and yet eventually missing out on them. Hence leaving one a spectator in certain situations, when they could have clearly been an active participant.
Talking to young life enthusiasts, who are out there grabbing opportunities, packing their days and their nights, the Campaign makes this point with wit and humor. Through two situations – a mega sale offer, and a high octane rock show, the idea is brought to life.
Bausch & Lomb managing director India & SAARC Sanjay Bhutani said, “By introducing ‘IConnect’ contact lenses we are targeting at bottom of the pyramid to expand the overall category. Bausch & Lomb brand is a great asset and this campaign would further help to build & take the brand to the next stage.”
Bausch & Lomb commercial director, business unit head, vision care Indranil Chakravarty added, “The contact lens user base is low in India due to various myths and perception which are far from reality. We are trying to expand the category and create awareness.”
FCB Ulka national creative director Surjo Dutt said, “Bausch &Lomb breaking a TV campaign after eight years made the challenge juicier. The objective was very clear – reach out to the youth and bring them into the category. So we created communication based on the simple insight that in today’s world, it doesn’t take more than a second to miss a great opportunity,” he added.
MUMBAI: Jagatjit Industries has handed the creative and digital mandate of its Aristocrat Whisky portfolio to Rediffusion Y&R’s Delhi office, following a multi-agency pitch.
Rediffusion Y&R’s mandate comprises of the Aristocrat Whisky brands, namely Aristocrat Premium Whisky, AC Black Whisky, AC Neat Whisky, AC S EK C Whisky, Aristocrat Whisky.
Jagatjit Delhi COO Anant Iyer shared, “Rediffusion Y&R was chosen for the creative mandate, as well as brand strategy. We found their creative most strategic and fresh in media dark industry like ours. It is an opportunity for them to infuse fresh energy in the brand portfolio and take it to newer heights.”
Rediffusion Y&R CSO Navonil Chatterjee said, “We are proud to be associated with this brand which has a rich heritage and legacy. All through this pitch, our proprietary strategic tool, the BAV (Brand Asset Valuator), came in very handy in helping us get a deeper understanding of the category, consumer and brands.”
MUMBAI: Jagatjit Industries has handed the creative and digital mandate of its Aristocrat Whisky portfolio to Rediffusion Y&R’s Delhi office, following a multi-agency pitch.
Rediffusion Y&R’s mandate comprises of the Aristocrat Whisky brands, namely Aristocrat Premium Whisky, AC Black Whisky, AC Neat Whisky, AC S EK C Whisky, Aristocrat Whisky.
Jagatjit Delhi COO Anant Iyer shared, “Rediffusion Y&R was chosen for the creative mandate, as well as brand strategy. We found their creative most strategic and fresh in media dark industry like ours. It is an opportunity for them to infuse fresh energy in the brand portfolio and take it to newer heights.”
Rediffusion Y&R CSO Navonil Chatterjee said, “We are proud to be associated with this brand which has a rich heritage and legacy. All through this pitch, our proprietary strategic tool, the BAV (Brand Asset Valuator), came in very handy in helping us get a deeper understanding of the category, consumer and brands.”
MUMBAI: Grey Group Asia Pacific’s chairman and CEO Nirvik Singh has got an additional role. Additionally, Singh will also oversee the company’s business in the Middle East and Africa. In his newly elevated role, he will continue to work closely with Grey Group chairman and CEO Jim Heekin and Grey Group global president Michael Houston.
Under his leadership, Grey Group APAC was featured among the leading communications networks and his trademark business acquisitions has been instrumental in the development of Grey’s digital and shopper offerings in the region. He has played a monumental role in the growth and development of the network’s comprehensive offerings across Asia.
“Nirvik has been a prime mover in our dynamic growth and development in Asia. He has been relentless in building our geographic footprint with premier acquisitions, accelerating our offerings in a host of disciplines including digital and shopper and raising the creative bar. He has won every major professional award in Asia. I know he will bring the same single-minded dedication and achievement to his added responsibilities,” said Heekin.
Singh is a 27-year industry veteran of the global advertising and marketing agency headquartered in New York City. His highly-regarded business acumen has led to numerous additions to Grey network including; RC&M (Rural Communications & Marketing services) in India, Yolk (Interactive & Digital media network) in Singapore, DPI (Shopper), Star Echo (Marketing Services) and ArtM (Integrated Communications) in China, Vinyl-I (Creative Digital agency) in South Korea and nudeJEH (Advertising & Digital agency) in Thailand, etc.
MUMBAI: Grey Group Asia Pacific’s chairman and CEO Nirvik Singh has got an additional role. Additionally, Singh will also oversee the company’s business in the Middle East and Africa. In his newly elevated role, he will continue to work closely with Grey Group chairman and CEO Jim Heekin and Grey Group global president Michael Houston.
Under his leadership, Grey Group APAC was featured among the leading communications networks and his trademark business acquisitions has been instrumental in the development of Grey’s digital and shopper offerings in the region. He has played a monumental role in the growth and development of the network’s comprehensive offerings across Asia.
“Nirvik has been a prime mover in our dynamic growth and development in Asia. He has been relentless in building our geographic footprint with premier acquisitions, accelerating our offerings in a host of disciplines including digital and shopper and raising the creative bar. He has won every major professional award in Asia. I know he will bring the same single-minded dedication and achievement to his added responsibilities,” said Heekin.
Singh is a 27-year industry veteran of the global advertising and marketing agency headquartered in New York City. His highly-regarded business acumen has led to numerous additions to Grey network including; RC&M (Rural Communications & Marketing services) in India, Yolk (Interactive & Digital media network) in Singapore, DPI (Shopper), Star Echo (Marketing Services) and ArtM (Integrated Communications) in China, Vinyl-I (Creative Digital agency) in South Korea and nudeJEH (Advertising & Digital agency) in Thailand, etc.
MUMBAI: Oban Fashions, Rupa & Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary that has acquired exclusive license from French Connection Limited to develop, manufacture, market and sell innerwear and related products with the Brand name ‘FCUK’ in India, has appointed Mumbai-based Cut The Crap (CTC) as its creative agency.
“I am delighted to announce our partnership with Oban Fashions for FCUK and French Connection Innerwear,” said Cut The Crap (CTC) founder Jagdish Acharya.
Rupa is the leading knitwear brand in India. It covers a wide range of knitted garments from innerwear to casual wear. Their products are made from the finest yarns which are sourced from across the world.
Oban Fashions director Siddhant Agarwal said, “FCUK is a cult brand and we needed an agency with passion and dedication to bring the glory it deserves. We decided to go with CTC because of their brand understanding and cutting-edge creative interpretation. FCUK is all set to occupy centerstage in premium innerwear segment in the coming years and I am happy to have CTC partnering us towards that goal.”
“Put simply, challenge for the agency is to make FCUK the most talked about brand in fashion and among the fashion-forward,” added Acharya. FCUK will be supported with campaign including digital and activation that will roll out parallel to distribution and retailing.
“Our strategy is to make every aspect of brand exciting – be it design, packaging or day-to-day interface on social media. Our objective is to be on top-of-fashion-minds. Market shares will follow,” added Aggarwal.
