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  • MediBuddy builds a tiny world to salute dad’s giant heart with #JustDadThings

    MediBuddy builds a tiny world to salute dad’s giant heart with #JustDadThings

    MUMBAI : MediBuddy has gone small to make a big point. The digital health giant has rolled out a tender Father’s Day campaign-#JustDadThings-that builds an intricately designed miniature world to highlight the often invisible, under-celebrated sacrifices dads make daily. While fathers never miss a beat for their families, they often skip a visit to the doctor.

    Crafted in-house and brought to life with a touch of AI wizardry, the 36-second spot captures poignant vignettes of a father’s quiet devotion—never missing the school run, always fixing the jammed door, yet consistently putting off that health check. The tiny, lifelike sets pack emotional punch, showing that when it comes to love, dads go big—even if no one’s looking.

    But beneath the emotional storytelling lies a hard truth: men, especially fathers, are less likely to seek preventive care. They downplay symptoms, delay tests, and carry on—until it’s too late.

    Speaking on the campaign, MediBuddy head of brand marketing, Manu Sankar Das said, “Culturally, fathers have long been cast in the role of silent providers—always present, yet rarely prioritising their own well-being. This insight, rooted in both data and daily observation, formed the foundation of our campaign. With #JustDadThings, we’ve used the power of AI and miniature storytelling to spotlight this quiet selflessness and reframe appreciation as action. True gratitude, we believe, lies not just in words, but in ensuring the health and longevity of those who’ve quietly safeguarded ours.”

    It’s part nostalgia, part nudge. And as the film spreads across social platforms, MediBuddy hopes it sparks a new tradition: giving back by giving dad the health care he’s too modest to ask for.

  • Clove Oral Care bites into the toothpaste game with dentist-designed launch

    Clove Oral Care bites into the toothpaste game with dentist-designed launch

    MUMBAI — India’s largest dental chain has something fresh to smile about. Clove Oral Care has officially taken the plunge into the fast-moving consumer goods aisle with its new line of clinically developed toothpastes and toothbrushes—crafted by dentists, backed by Dabur, and now live on Amazon, Flipkart, and cloveoralcare.com.

    This isn’t just another shiny smile promise. Armed with insights from over a decade of chair-side experience and a sharp focus on Indian oral health issues, Clove’s new range tackles real problems—think enamel erosion, dry mouth, sensitivity, and even the brushing battles of fussy kids.

    The star-studded lineup of pastes includes:

    .   Hydrate, India’s first dry-mouth toothpaste powered by Optaflow technology

     Revive, a remineralising formula that gets tooth enamel back on track

     Sensitive, with Potassium Nitrate for that “ouch!” moment

     Kidz, a fun, colour-changing fluoride blend that’s all play and protection

    Ultimate, the everyday all-rounder for healthy gums and stronger teeth

    German fragrance and sensory tech company Symrise adds flair to function with patented OptaFresh and taste-boosting innovation, turning brushing into a sensory ritual.

    On the brush front, Clove’s dentist-designed models come fitted with ultrasoft DuPont Tynex bristles, promising precision, plaque-fighting power, and long life—no wobbly heads or marketing fluff here.

    Clove Oral Car founder & CEO Amarinder Singh said, “We’ve been very deliberate in how we’ve priced this range. Oral care that is scientifically backed and professionally developed shouldn’t be restricted to niche markets or luxury price tags. By positioning our products in the mid-premium segment, we’re ensuring that high-quality, dentist-approved solutions are within reach for a much wider audience. It’s about delivering real value products that meet clinical standards yet remain practical for everyday use across Indian households.”

    The brand’s hybrid ‘product + service’ model ups the game further. Each purchase comes with a complimentary dental consultation, redeemable at any of Clove’s 600-plus clinics across 26 cities—making it the only oral care brand offering clinical backup with your brushing routine.

    Backed by Dabur’s innovation team and German materials, Clove’s bold new move may just rattle the toothpaste tube in a category long dominated by cosmetic claims. Call it the dental seal of approval—packaged.

  • Asian Paints rolls out ‘Royale Glitz – Tribute to Odisha’ with a splash of soul and shimmer

    Asian Paints rolls out ‘Royale Glitz – Tribute to Odisha’ with a splash of soul and shimmer

    MUMBAI: Asian Paints is adding a coat of culture to its colour charts. The company’s latest limited-edition launch, Royale Glitz – Tribute to Odisha, isn’t just a new look for its luxe emulsion range—it’s a curated homage to the rich tapestry of Odisha’s traditions.

    Wrapped in the elegance of Pattachitra art and infused with motifs from the state’s iconic heritage—think Odissi dancers, the mighty Hirakud Dam, and the timeworn glory of the Konark Wheel—the pack is less packaging, more cultural artefact.

    “At Asian Paints, we believe that every state is not just a market, but a living story. Our Royale Glitz ‘Tribute to Odisha’ edition is more than packaging—it’s a celebration of Odisha’s enduring artistry, spiritual energy, and cultural depth. As a market, Odisha is discerning and design- aware, and this initiative reflects our intent to not only lead in innovation and aesthetics but also lead in cultural sensitivity. This is how we continue to elevate décor from just product to purposeful expression,” said Asian Paints MD & CEO Amit Syngle.

    Known for its crème-finish glow and anti-crack performance, Royale Glitz now arrives with a dose of regional pride. The move is part of Asian Paints’ ongoing push to regionalise its offerings—fusing décor and storytelling to create deeper consumer connections.

    Backing the pack is a localised campaign featuring an original Odia track composed by Geet Vani and sung by Barnali Hota. The music video wraps Odia pride in melody, adding a lyrical layer to the product’s visual punch.

    Available across select markets in Odisha, the Tribute to Odisha pack paints a picture of how luxury décor can echo local identity—one brushstroke at a time.

  • Reppro gets top marks as WACE’s India communications partner

    Reppro gets top marks as WACE’s India communications partner

    MUMBAI: It’s a match made in academia and advertising. The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) has picked The Reppro as its official communications partner in India, a strategic alliance that blends international curriculum with local storytelling flair. The Reppro, an emerging force in strategic communications and public relations, will now handle public relations, social media, and performance marketing for WACE, the globally respected senior secondary qualification developed by the Government of Western Australia’s School Curriculum and Standards Authority.

    The move comes as WACE expands its footprint into India, becoming the first international government curriculum to offer a full K–12 academic framework to Indian students. With recognition in over 16 countries including Japan, Singapore, China, and Malaysia and Grade XII equivalence granted by India’s Association of Indian Universities (AIU) WACE is now targeting Indian schools and learners seeking global-standard education with local relevance.

    The Reppro founder Amit Gupta said, “We’re proud to partner with WACE at this pivotal moment in India’s education evolution. WACE’s globally respected curriculum, combined with its structured academic rigor and WASSA learning record, offers Indian students a credible and future-ready pathway.”

    WACE echoed the sentiment, noting that this partnership marks a new chapter in its India journey. “With The Reppro’s deep understanding of the education space and its integrated approach to communication, we’re confident of deepening our engagement with students, schools, and education leaders across the country,” a WACE spokesperson said.

    As Indian parents and students increasingly seek internationally recognised pathways, the WACE–Reppro partnership is expected to spark fresh interest in academic alternatives. With a communications playbook packed with PR, performance marketing, and social storytelling, The Reppro will build awareness, drive adoption, and help WACE speak the language of India’s education aspirations.

    In an education market where curriculum choices often feel like a final exam, WACE just got the right coaching partner.

  • AbhiBus joins Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 as official bus booking partner

    AbhiBus joins Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 as official bus booking partner

    MUMBAI: AbhiBus (ixigo’s bus business), has announced its association with the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) as the official bus booking partner for the 2025 season.

    The partnership features extensive AbhiBus branding across stadiums, deep integration on the league’s digital platforms, and a host of fan-focused initiatives aimed at enhancing the cricket experience. As the official travel partner, AbhiBus is not only supporting regional cricket but also revolutionising how fans travel, offering seamless, affordable, and convenient options so they can follow their favourite teams across Tamil Nadu and beyond with ease.

    Commenting on this, AbhiBus COO Rohit Sharma said, “We’re thrilled to partner with TNPL 2025 and be at the heart of Tamil Nadu’s cricketing celebrations. Presenting the Orange Cap to the tournament’s top run-scorer is not just a proud moment – it’s a reflection of our belief in rewarding excellence, both on and off the field. With AbhiBus, fans get more than just a ride, they get a hassle-free travel experience that keeps them close to the action, the teams they support, and the game they love.”

    TNPL spokesperson R. I Palani added, “We are excited to welcome AbhiBus into the TNPL family. This partnership adds value to the league by offering greater convenience to our fans. With AbhiBus on board, planning travel around matches becomes smoother, and their presence – from stadium LED displays to digital engagement – will further enrich the TNPL experience.”

  • Value 360 goes public with a plot twist

    Value 360 goes public with a plot twist

    MUMBAI: Just before it hits the stock market, Value 360 Communications has dropped a blockbuster announcement. The 18-year-old PR and brand-building firm is joining forces with filmmaker and AI trailblazer Vivek Anchalia to launch a generative AI-powered creative studio — a bold move meant to future-proof its business as it eyes an IPO on the SME Exchange.

    The upcoming studio blends the art of storytelling with the speed of generative tech, promising personalised, high-volume content for brands across platforms — and with a lot less fuss. It’s Value 360’s way of telling the market (and its future shareholders) that it’s not just keeping up with change, it’s helping write the next chapter.

    Vivek Anchalia, the man behind India’s first AI-generated feature film Naisha and co-writer of Netflix’s Rajma Chawal, will lead the creative direction of the studio. Anchalia, who also helms the AI-first content company Amazing Indian Stories, called AI “a force multiplier for creativity” that can help brands scale content without killing the soul of storytelling.

    “This new AI-powered creative studio reflects Value 360’s larger vision to not just participate, but actively lead the evolution of communications, marketing, and storytelling,” said Value 360 Communications Ltd group CEO & co-founder Kunal Kishore. “As we enter the public markets, we want to demonstrate to our investors, clients, and partners that our growth strategy is rooted in innovation, agility, and anticipating what modern brands will demand over the next decade.”

    The studio will sit within Value 360’s growing ecosystem, complementing its PR, influencer, media, and digital services with on-demand, AI-generated creative muscle — perfect for brands racing against the content clock.

    “AI is not a threat to creativity, it’s a force multiplier,” said Anchalia. “Together, we are building a model that enables brands to scale quality content like never before, while preserving creative integrity. This is the future of storytelling, and I’m excited to build this vision alongside Value 360.”

    The announcement lands just weeks before Value 360 is expected to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus, kicking off the countdown to its IPO. The company, now transitioning from a scrappy startup to a listed firm, is banking on innovation-led growth — and it’s betting big on AI to lead the charge.

    Because if content is still king, AI might just be the new crown.

  • Kryptonic sound: JBL and Superman turn up the volume on fandom

    Kryptonic sound: JBL and Superman turn up the volume on fandom

    MUMBAI: Who needs a cape when you’ve got Dolby Atmos? JBL is making super soundwaves this July, teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products India for a blockbuster collaboration celebrating the big-screen return of Superman James Gunn’s much-anticipated take on the Man of Steel, flying into theatres on July 11. The partnership launches a thumping 360-degree campaign, The Sound of Greatness, featuring JBL’s premium Live Series Headphones, True Wireless earbuds, and Soundbars all tuned to deliver audio worthy of Krypton.

    Fans can step into Superman-themed Experience Zones across 2,000 retail outlets in India, where JBL’s soundbars powered by Dolby Atmos and MultiBeam tech elevate the trailer into a front-row seat for a cinematic sonic boom. These immersive setups are more than product demos, they’re audio adventures.

    But the retail show isn’t just ear candy, it’s interactive. A customer engagement programme allows fans to earn points and win both premium JBL products and exclusive Superman merchandise. Meanwhile, a unified visual identity across offline and online channels ensures co-branded point-of-sale displays, merchandise, and campaign creatives reinforce the “Superman-meets-sound” buzz at every touchpoint.

    The sonic superheroics spill onto social media with #TheSoundOfGreatness, inviting users to share why their favourite JBL product packs a punch. Whether it’s the bass, design, or overall vibe, select fans will win movie tickets to catch Superman in theatres surround sound included.

    “JBL is synonymous with powerful audio that inspires through sound,” said Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products Group vice president for APAC Vikram Sharma. “We’re thrilled for fans to experience this high-octane crossover of two legendary brands.”

    Harman India vice president of lifestyle Vikram Kher added, “Both JBL and Superman have decades-long legacies in creating joy, emotion, and cultural impact. This isn’t just marketing, it’s a movement in entertainment.”

    The collaboration doesn’t just boost product visibility, it fuses pop culture, tech, and retail into one seamless super-experience. As DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures bring Superman back into orbit, JBL is proving that in the battle for greatness, sound is a superpower all its own.

    So this July, whether you’re watching Clark Kent take flight or just vibing to your playlist JBL’s got your back (and your ears).

  • Rooted in luxury, Aahana’s new film is a breath of fresh air

    Rooted in luxury, Aahana’s new film is a breath of fresh air

    MUMBAI: Sometimes, the deepest escapes take you not away, but inward. Aahana Resort, the boutique wilderness haven tucked away in Jim Corbett, has launched its evocative new brand film titled A Place That Stays With You, a lyrical ode to stillness, soul, and slow-living luxury. The film arrives alongside the resort’s refreshed brand identity and is a visual and emotional reminder of why Aahana is not just a destination, but an imprint.

    Created by Orange Elephant Studios, the film follows a lone traveller who finds healing not through spectacle, but in the hush of nature. Morning light slicing through dewdrops, organic meals under forest canopies, villas that cocoon rather than impress each moment speaks to a luxury that whispers, never shouts.

    “This film is our story told through the eyes of our guests,” said Aahana resort director and CMO Avni Tripathi. “It’s about finding something that lingers long after checkout, a connection, a calm, a comfort.”

    Once a stretch of barren land, Aahana was envisioned as a retreat where the wild could thrive and wellness could find its roots. Today, it stands as one of Jim Corbett’s most conscious luxury offerings. Villas open out to private greens, organic gardens feed the kitchen, and the presence of wildlife just beyond the property is a quiet reminder of harmony restored.

    The film more meditative than promotional positions Aahana as a leader in India’s boutique resort space, where hospitality feels handwritten and every stay is its own story. In a time of curated escapes, Aahana offers something rarer: authenticity.

    Because sometimes, the place you stay isn’t just a location, it’s a feeling that stays with you.

  • Schneider Electric plugs into India’s smart home boom with a power-packed portfolio

    Schneider Electric plugs into India’s smart home boom with a power-packed portfolio

    MUMBAI: Schneider Electric is flipping the switch on home innovation. The global energy and automation giant has juiced up its consumer electricals portfolio in India, targeting homeowners hungry for smarter, safer, and more stylish living.

    With India’s residential market expected to grow at over 10 per cent CAGR, Schneider is betting big on its home vertical as a serious growth driver. And it’s not just about sockets and switches anymore — it’s about lifestyle. Enter: “Bring Home the Smart.” The company’s new integrated campaign aims to wire an emotional connect with homeowners, while also winning over architects, builders, retailers, and electricians.

    The campaign ditches dull utility talk for something warmer — reimagining homes as sanctuaries where tech serves comfort, care, and quiet control. It’s about making smart homes feel less sci-fi and more soul-soothing.

    Among the standout innovations is the Miluz Zeta switch range, now with an industry-first air quality indicator that monitors indoor pollution in real time. Also in the mix: motion-sensing LED foot lamps for safer midnight wanderings, and the Wiser Smart Home solution, which offers GPS-enabled appliance control and a slick energy management system — all designed for modern lives and Indian homes.

    Backed by a three-pronged strategy — deeper channel partnerships, cutting-edge launches, and stronger consumer pull — Schneider Electric is clearly out to rewire the home automation conversation. And this time, it’s personal.

    Schneider Electric India, vice president – Home & Distribution Sumati Sahgal added: “This is a defining moment in our journey to build stronger brand affinity with Indian consumers. Our switches and home automation range are thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s households—where design, convenience, safety, and sustainability go hand in hand. With ‘Bring Home the Smart’ campaign we aim to make smart living more accessible, intuitive, and delightful for every Indian home.”

    Schneider Electric vice president – Marketing, Greater India, Rajat Abbi said “With our new ‘Bring Home the Smart Campaign’, we’re redefining smart living by shifting the narrative from complexity to intuitive comfort — where intelligent technology seamlessly integrates into everyday life, empowering consumers to focus on what truly matters. Through this integrated marketing campaign, our aim is to creatively communicate the differentiated value proposition of our innovative offers to our customers.”

    o   Film 1 showcasing Miluz Zeta Switches equipped with industry-first AQI Indicator:

    o   Film 2 showcasing Miluz Zeta motion-sensing LED foot lamps:

    o   Film 3 showcasing Wiser Smart Home automation –

  • India’s influencer watchdog drops the rulebook – brands, beware

    India’s influencer watchdog drops the rulebook – brands, beware

    MUMBAI — The Indian Influencer Governing Council (IIGC) has rolled out a new playbook — and it’s no fluff piece. Dubbed the Code of Standards for Brands, this shiny new framework lays down the law for ethical, transparent, and drama-free brand partnerships in India’s booming influencer economy.

    The code takes aim at some of the industry’s worst-kept secrets: undisclosed paid plugs, shady affiliate links, and influencer posts that read like they were written by bots – or worse, lawyers. It urges creators to keep it real, while brands are now expected to play by the book, especially in high-stakes sectors like health and finance where scientific claims must be backed by certified proof.

    And in a first-of-its-kind move, the code tackles AI trickery head-on. Brands must now disclose if a virtual influencer is doing the talking — and deepfakes? Absolutely not. Also on the radar: data privacy. The code echoes India’s tightening grip on consumer data, aligning with the Consumer Protection Act and other watchdogs.

    To fix the Wild West of handshake deals, the IIGC is also offering brands and influencers a new rulebook for contracts — with templates, best practices, and a clear path to avoid ghosting each other after the collaboration.

    Backing this all up is the newly launched IIGC Taskforce — the council’s crisis Swat team. It monitors online chatter, sniffs out sentiment shifts, and steps in when things go south. Think online therapy meets legal triage — with a hotline to vetted lawyers for messier disputes.

    Commenting on the launch, IIGC chairman Sahil Chopra said, “Brand-influencer partnerships are incredibly powerful, but also vulnerable to reputational risks. Today, almost 95 per cent of brand-influencer work happens without a formal contract, leading to unnecessary disputes and breakdowns of trust. The Code of Standards for Brands makes the ecosystem more accountable and sustainable. With the addition of the IIGC Taskforce, we are giving the industry a much-needed safety net to operate with greater transparency and fairness.”

    Crafted in consultation with brands, agencies, creators and legal eagles, this move cements IIGC’s role as the referee in India’s fast-moving influence game — and puts brands on notice: the rules have changed.