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  • Nestlé appoints Anisha Tandon as global content manager for Maggi

    Nestlé appoints Anisha Tandon as global content manager for Maggi

    AMSTERDAM: Nestlé has named Anisha Tandon global content manager for Maggi, giving the FMCG veteran the mandate to scale storytelling for one of the world’s most recognisable food brands. Based in Vevey, Switzerland, Tandon takes on the role as part of a mission assignment after leading digital transformation for Maggi across Asia, Oceania and Africa.

    Tandon, an MBA from Mica, cut her teeth at Hindustan Times and Naukri.com before moving through senior marketing roles at Flipkart and cult.fit. At Nestlé she has spent more than four years building the digital playbook for Maggi, consolidating content studios across 14 key markets, pushing martech integration, and experimenting with generative AI to sharpen consumer engagement.

    She has been credited with driving efficiency in content production, building ecommerce depth, and crafting digital-first campaigns that marry cultural nuance with operational scale.

    “My focus has always been consumer-first storytelling that delivers business results,” Tandon wrote in a LinkedIn post announcing her new role.

    With experience spanning e-commerce growth, brand campaigns, content ecosystems and performance marketing, Tandon’s appointment signals Nestlé’s intent to double down on platform-native, insight-driven content for Maggi’s global growth.

  • Coolberg brews ‘jugaaro’ with Prime Video’s ‘Do You Wanna Partner’

    Coolberg brews ‘jugaaro’ with Prime Video’s ‘Do You Wanna Partner’

    MUMBAI:  When life gives you lemons, Coolberg adds ginger and calls it jugaaro! Prime Video and Coolberg have teamed up for a first-of-its-kind collaboration, bringing fiction off the screen and into people’s hands with a limited-edition drink inspired by Amazon Original series Do You Wanna Partner. Ahead of the show’s launch on 12 September, the duo unveiled the Coolberg ‘jugaaro’ lemon-ginger non-alcoholic malt beverage, designed to bottle up the show’s quirky, entrepreneurial spirit.

    The parallel is uncanny. Just as the series follows two women who hustle their way through the male-dominated world of craft beer, Coolberg itself is led by three trailblazing women: Ghodawat Consumer Limited, ceo, Salloni Ghodawat, co-founder Yashika Keswani, and brand lead Ritika Agrawal. Together, they have carved out Coolberg as India’s number one non-alcoholic beer brand and a flag-bearer for mindful drinking among Gen Z and millennials.

    “This collaboration isn’t just about a product, it is about a story,” said Ghodawat. “Coolberg’s journey mirrors the series about breaking barriers, challenging conventions, and showing that the future of FMCG belongs to diverse voices and fearless ideas.”

    The special-edition Jugaaro will be stocked across 3,500 plus general trade stores, 50 modern trade outlets including Nature’s Basket and Walmart, 800 plus Horeca destinations like Absolute BBQ and Wow Momo, and leading quick commerce apps including Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy.

    Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, Do You Wanna Partner stars Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty as best friends chasing their dream of a beer start-up, alongside Jaaved Jaafery, Nakuul Mehta, Shweta Tiwari and Rannvijay Singha. The series promises a fizzy mix of comedy, heart, and jugaad, while Coolberg Jugaaro serves as the perfect real-world chaser. 

  • Shilpa and Shamita Shetty light up Diwali with BGFA’s ‘gift of inner light’

    Shilpa and Shamita Shetty light up Diwali with BGFA’s ‘gift of inner light’

    MUMBAI:  Bhagavad Gita for All (BGFA) has unveiled its first festive campaign, “Gift of Inner Light,” starring sisters Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty.

    Launched in Mumbai on 9 September, the campaign urges families to see the festival as more than a celebration of sparkle and sweets, inviting them instead to embrace the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. The initiative positions the gita as a modern-day guidebook for peace, resilience and harmony at home, making it as essential as the lights that brighten Indian households during the festive season.

    Founder Prithviraaj Shetty said Shilpa was a natural fit for the campaign, describing her as someone who bridges tradition with modern wellness. “Her journey of balance mirrors what BGFA stands for: bringing the timeless wisdom of the gita into today’s homes in a way that feels both relevant and inspiring,” he added.

    Shilpa Shetty echoed the sentiment, noting, “Yoga connects us with our inner self, offering clarity and peace. The gita deepens that journey, showing us how to live with wisdom, balance and strength. This Diwali, I truly believe the most meaningful gift we can share with our loved ones is the Bhagavad Gita. To gift the gita is to gift light, harmony and inner strength.”

    Her sister Shamita highlighted how BGFA’s design and storytelling make the gita relatable for younger audiences, calling it “a gift of inspiration that transcends generations.”

     

  • Complan hits the right note with Zepto through iconic jingle comeback

    Complan hits the right note with Zepto through iconic jingle comeback

    MUMBAI: Who knew adding a nutrition drink to your online cart could spark a singalong? Zydus Wellness has brought back the legendary ‘I am a Complan Boy / Complan Girl’ jingle, turning it into a sonic surprise for Zepto users. Now, every time shoppers add Complan to their basket, they’re greeted with the nostalgic audio cue, blending childhood memory with modern-day quick commerce.

    But this isn’t just a sentimental throwback. In today’s scroll-fast, tap-quick economy, brands have barely seconds to grab attention. By weaving its jingle into the very moment of purchase, Complan is making sure it’s not just another product on a crowded app shelf,  it’s a tune you can’t shake off.

    Zydus Wellness CEO & w holetime director Tarun Arora explained: “As digital habits evolve, brands must embed themselves in more intuitive ways. This is not just about reviving a jingle, but restoring identity and emotional connection in a transactional space. Complan has always stood for care and trust now we’re carrying that into Q-commerce with meaning that lasts beyond the tap.”

    Globally, sonic branding has found success among digital-first brands, but Complan is among the first legacy nutritional drink powders in India to embed an audio cue directly into Q-commerce platforms. The strategy strengthens recall in environments where traditional ads are invisible.

    Zepto chief brand and cultural officer Chandan Mendiratta called it a natural fit: “Every Complan order now becomes a moment of recognition, not just convenience. By embedding an iconic sonic signature, we’ve added a sensory layer to digital shopping making nourishment memorable.”

    Early signals suggest the experiment is striking the right chord. In a retail space dominated by speed and efficiency, Complan’s nostalgic notes could well prove its most powerful differentiator, ensuring the brand owns not just the shelf, but the soundtrack of shopping.

  • JioStar’s ‘jersey wahi toh jazba wahi’ breaks gender norms, champions ‘Women in Blue’

    JioStar’s ‘jersey wahi toh jazba wahi’ breaks gender norms, champions ‘Women in Blue’

    MUMBAI: JioStar’s new women’s WC ’25 campaign film opens with the protagonist asking his partner a slightly awkward question, “But is it necessary to wear the women’s jersey?” after she suggests he put one on for a match screening at a friend’s place. His partner, exasperated by the lingering stigma, looks on in dismay, pitying the shame that still surrounds supporting women in cricket. Undeterred, he steps out the door wearing the jersey, hiding it beneath a jacket.

    On his way, he notices fellow Indians proudly donning women cricketers’ jerseys, from colleagues to even the office lift operator, who delivers the knockout line, “Virat khelein ya Smriti, jeetega toh India hi na” (whether it’s Virat or Smriti, India will win anyway). The moment sparks pride as the protagonist ditches the jacket and walks into the office with his Smriti Mandhana jersey proudly on display.

    With the ICC women’s cricket world cup India 2025 just around the corner, JioStar’s “Jersey Wahi Toh Jazba Wahi” (conceptualised by Bubblewrap Films) celebrates the unifying power of the India jersey. It sends a clear message: no gender norms can diminish the pride of wearing blue, and the joy of support far outweighs the question, “Who watches women’s cricket anyway?”  

    JioStar, head of viewership and monetisation initiative – sports, Siddharth Sharma said, “This tournament is more than cricket. It is about rewriting history and inspiring a generation. Our endeavour is to channel this moment into a campaign that unites the country, reminding fans to take equal pride in every Indian jersey.”

    The ICC women’s cricket world cup 2025, hosted across India and Sri Lanka, kicks off on 30 September in Guwahati with India facing co-host Sri Lanka. With matches lined up against Pakistan, Australia, England and others, the women in blue are chasing a trophy that has long eluded them.

    With the roar of home crowds and the momentum of this campaign, JioStar aims to capture a cultural shift: cricket pride is not about gender, it is about the jersey and every fan who wears it.

  • IndIAA Awards toast 10 years of creativity with grand Mumbai celebration

    IndIAA Awards toast 10 years of creativity with grand Mumbai celebration

    MUMBAI: Advertising rarely gets a standing ovation outside boardrooms, but the Indiaa Awards have spent a decade proving that creativity deserves the spotlight. On 7 October in Mumbai, the International Advertising Association (IAA) will host the 10th edition of its flagship celebration of creative excellence.

    The milestone year brings together a distinguished jury, chaired by Meta managing director & country head Arun Srinivas and featuring heavyweights including Mohit Malhotra (CEO, Dabur India Limited), Kalpen Parekh (MD & CEO, DSP Mutual Fund), Anindita Veluri (director of marketing, Adobe India), Neil George (former MD, Nivea India / Abbott Nutrition India), and Promeet Ghosh (MD & CEO, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd). Their task: to evaluate work that has already proven its mettle in the marketplace.

    That’s the IndIAA difference. As IndIAA Awards vice president IAA and chairperson Jaydeep Gandhi explains, entries aren’t submitted by agencies or brands at all. Instead, a panel of senior editors from the marcom trade media handpicks the campaigns that have stood out in the clutter, ensuring that only the most impactful work makes it before the jury. From there, deliberations identify the winners campaigns that didn’t just win awards, but won over consumers first.

    “This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the 10th edition of the awards for creative excellence,” said IAA president Abhishek Karnani, underscoring the spirit of the event.

    Winners will be unveiled at the grand IndIAA Awards Nite, where not just agencies and brands, but all co-creators of the winning campaigns will be felicitated. It’s a nod to the industry’s collaborative DNA, where strategists, storytellers, directors, and designers together craft work that resonates.

    With ten years behind it and countless campaigns celebrated, the IndIAA Awards remain a rare show where the applause is as authentic as the advertising it honours.

  • Kit Global dials into Telegram Ads as official partner in India

    Kit Global dials into Telegram Ads as official partner in India

    MUMBAI: Talk about sending the right message. Kit Global has become the official partner for Telegram Ads in India, giving advertisers direct access to the fast-growing platform’s unique ad solutions.

    The international 360 degree marketing player is promising brands a smoother ride into Telegram territory with perks like local onboarding, multilingual support and real-time market insights. For marketers weary of crowded feeds and banner fatigue, Telegram’s opt-in channels are pitched as a fresher, cleaner way to reach audiences who actually want to hear from them.

    “At Kit Global, we’ve always been proud to be at the forefront of market change. We embrace innovation rather than relying on what’s already known,” said chief executive, Olga Dulinskaya. She added that the tie-up gives clients confidence that every campaign rides on opportunities designed for today’s fast-changing digital world.

    For Telegram, the move could broaden its appeal among Indian advertisers eager to cut through the noise. Instead of chasing disengaged scrollers, brands can speak directly to niche, interest-led communities. For Kit Global, which already runs high-performing campaigns across fintech, gaming, e-commerce and entertainment, the partnership reinforces its positioning as a future-ready marketing outfit.

    As India and Southeast Asia power the next wave of internet growth, Kit Global is betting that Telegram Ads will be a channel worth watching. After all, when it comes to winning engagement, sometimes it pays to be on the same wavelength.

     

  • Overdrive shifts gears at 27 with Indian Army’s mighty machines

    Overdrive shifts gears at 27 with Indian Army’s mighty machines

    MUMBAI: When Overdrive hits a milestone, it does so with horsepower and heart. Marking 27 years of pioneering automotive journalism, the magazine has rolled out a special anniversary edition that swaps highways for battlefields celebrating the Indian Army’s formidable automotive strength.

    The spotlight falls on Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, home to the Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S) and the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MIC&S). These elite institutions are where the backbone of India’s mechanised warfare is forged, training soldiers not just in combat, but also in vehicle operation, engineering, and mobility tactics.

    For petrolheads, the issue offers a rare peek at military beasts usually off-limits to civilian eyes. From the main battle tanks T-72, T-90, and indigenous Arjun, to the amphibious BMP infantry vehicle, and the rugged utility fleet of Gypsys, Tata Safari Storme GS800s, and battlefield haulage trucks, it’s a line-up that makes even the flashiest supercar look tame.

    “This anniversary feels especially meaningful,” said Overdrive editor Kranti Sambhav “as we ventured into uncharted territory, bringing to light a fascinating array of military vehicles that have rarely been showcased in mainstream automotive media. It is both a tribute to our armed forces and our commitment to innovation, depth, and storytelling.”

    The magazine doesn’t stop at the barracks. Among its other exclusives are a detailed review of the Range Rover Sport diesel (assembled in India), the Volvo EX30, the Triumph Thruxton, the Aston Martin Vantage V8, and the first Toyota Fortuner Hybrid.

    With cinematic visuals, expert insights, and engaging narration, the anniversary feature serves as a salute to the machines that protect the nation and the soldiers who command them. It underlines Overdrive’s enduring ethos telling stories that matter, whether on the road, on the racetrack, or on the frontline.

  • Interio by Godrej gets brand-new coral glow-up for modern India

    Interio by Godrej gets brand-new coral glow-up for modern India

    MUMBAI: Designing a new chapter! Interio by Godrej has rolled out a vibrant new identity, giving the brand a fresh new makeover.

    The refreshed look puts design at the centre of modern Indian living, complete with a striking coral logo that symbolises aspiration, creativity and warmth. Far from just another shade card pick, coral is meant to carve out distinctiveness in a crowded market and signal Interio’s evolution into a design-led, aspirational brand while still leaning on the trust of its parent, Godrej.

    Interio by Godrej, executive vice president and business head, Swapneel Nagarkar said, “Our new identity is a powerful expression of modern India. The ‘Moments That Matter’ campaign shifts the lens from furniture as mere utility to pieces that help forge genuine connections.”

    Created with Contract advertising, the campaign captures slice-of-life humour through a relatable family story, highlighting how furniture quietly shapes memories. Abhinav Kaushik of VML India called it “a delicate balance of modernity and warmth that few brands achieve.”

    Backed by a Rs 50 crore integrated media plan, the campaign will run across TV, print, digital, outdoor and in-store touchpoints, with a prominent presence at the Asia cup 2025 as associate sponsor. 
     

  • Savills appoints Emily Fell to lead Asia Pacific strategy in living sectors

    Savills appoints Emily Fell to lead Asia Pacific strategy in living sectors

    MUMBAI: Savills isn’t just raising the roof, it’s reshaping the very idea of home in Asia Pacific. The global property giant has appointed Emily Fell as senior director in its capital markets team, a move that signals its deepening bet on the fast-growing Living Sectors.

    Fell’s new mandate covers everything from multifamily housing and co-living to student digs, senior living, and even hotels sectors increasingly drawing the gaze of institutional investors hungry for stable returns. In fact, over 90 per cent of institutional investors in the 2025 ANREV Investment Intentions Survey flagged residential as their top pick in Asia Pacific.

    No stranger to the living game, Fell cut her teeth in UK student housing in 2011 before moving to Singapore in 2015. Since then, she’s helped close transactions worth 4 billion dollars across Australia, Japan, South Korea and beyond, including steering a landmark equity raise for an Australian co-living portfolio.

    Her appointment plugs the Asia Pacific team directly into Savills’ powerhouse Operational Capital Markets platform in Europe, which has shifted more than 25 billion dollars in living assets over the past 24 months. That cross-border pipeline is designed to help investors surf the rising wave of alternative real estate.

    “India, in particular, is at the cusp of a transformation,” said Savills India CEO Anurag Mathur pointing to the growing appetite for student housing, senior living and data centres. “Emily’s global experience will connect Indian opportunities with international capital and operating models.”

    For Fell, the attraction is clear: “On a risk-adjusted basis, these assets deliver the durable income streams institutions want. We’re seeing strong demand across Japan, Australia and South Korea, and I’m excited to connect clients with opportunities through Savills’ global platform.”

    With its latest hire, Savills is sending a signal: living assets aren’t just an alternative play anymore, they’re becoming the main stage.