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  • Dark Fantasy’s AI campaign lets you be the co-star of SRK

    Dark Fantasy’s AI campaign lets you be the co-star of SRK

    Mumbai: When you see an ad with the undisputed Badshah of Tinsel Town pampering a woman at the salon or taking care of a fanboy during a private movie screening, you are bound to feel the pinch like millions of fans because not every day does the demigod of Indian cinema do all of this (as much as we would love if he did).

    In a move that’s set to capture the hearts of millions across the globe, Sunfeast Dark Fantasy, a cookie synonymous with indulgence, is taking the ‘Har Dil Ki Fantasy’ campaign to a new level. The brand is set to offer people a chance to share a screen with the new brand ambassador of Sunfeast Dark Fantasy and King of Bollywood – Shah Rukh Khan – through its ‘#MyFantasyAdWithSRK’ campaign using Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology (“GenAI”). ITC Sunfeast Dark Fantasy along with their media partner IPG, teamed up with Akool, to bring the technology alive and give every SRK fan a first-of-its-kind experience.

    Capturing the pulse of the Indian masses, the brand is raising the bar for the campaign through its GenAI-powered campaign granting every individual the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to “co-star” with their beloved Shah Rukh Khan. The campaign truly brings alive every individual’s fantasy by featuring them in the new Dark Fantasy ad.

    For the first time in India, using GenAI, fans can now recreate Sunfeast Dark Fantasy’s advertisements featuring Shah Rukh Khan with the help of just a selfie. Sunfeast Dark Fantasy also encourages  participants to share their personalised ads on their social media handles with the hashtag #MyFantasyAdWithSRK.

    Speaking on the campaign, ITC Foods Division chief operating officer – biscuits & cakes cluster Ali Harris Shere said, “We’ve all witnessed the love and admiration that Shah Rukh Khan commands across the world. Our campaign is a direct response to the fantasies nurtured by our consumers over the years. We’ve heard countless wishes of fans wanting to star beside Shah Rukh Khan. This Sunfeast Dark Fantasy campaign brings together two iconic ‘brands’ and brings to life what once seemed like a distant fantasy.”

    Khan, whose movies have brought joy to millions of hearts, expressed his excitement about this new campaign, “Partnering with Sunfeast Dark Fantasy for the ‘#MyFantasyAdWithSRK’ campaign has been an incredibly exciting journey. It’s wonderful to witness how technology can bridge dreams and reality, I am thrilled to be a part of my fans lives and step into their fantasies in this unique way.  This campaign resonates with the essence of ‘Har Dil Ki Fantasy,’ capturing the spirit of aspirations and bringing them to life. It’s exciting to be a part of this innovative initiative that lets me co-star with my fans. Together, we’re turning our imagination into reality.”

    Now that’s what we call truly integrating technology with storytelling and creating an immersive experience for fans who will remember Sunfeast Dark Fantasy as a brand that not only heard them out but also left them with a lingering sweet memory.

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  • Sunfeast Dark Fantasy announces ‘Find Your Fantasy Cookie’ campaign

    Sunfeast Dark Fantasy announces ‘Find Your Fantasy Cookie’ campaign

    Mumbai: ITC Ltd.’s Sunfeast Dark Fantasy has announced its “Sunfeast Find Your Fantasy Cookie” campaign to amp up the spirits of its customers by launching a limited-edition printed Fantasy cookie pack.

    The cookie will contain a surprise print, giving customers the opportunity to live their fantasy and the brand’s first-of-its-kind promo within the industry.

    Selected packs are giving customers a chance to win a Paris trip for two, smartphones, gold vouchers, and Amazon vouchers. Each cookie has a distinct print of the prize as well as a QR code on the pack that can be scanned with any smartphone.

    To avail the offer, one must purchase the limited-edition Fantasy cookie pack, look for the Fantasy cookie, scan the QR code on the pack, upload a picture of the cookie, and share the unique pack code. The contest is live until the 31 of December and the winners will be announced on a rolling basis.

    ITC Ltd. has launched a TVC to promote the newly launched limited-edition Fantasy cookie pack. The TVC revolves around the idea, “Find the Fantasy Cookies and live your Fantasy.” The ad film takes the experience of “Din Khatam, Fantasy Shuru” to the next level, as the two discover a playful escapade through the cookies.

    ITC Ltd. chief operating officer of biscuits & cakes cluster, foods division Ali Harris Shere said, “Dark Fantasy Choco Fills is known for delivering delightful snacking moments to customers. This is the first time that Sunfeast has introduced a unique, printed cookie. It aims to bring out the playful side of consumers by integrating technology and creativity with excitement and the possibility of winning lucrative prizes like a trip to Paris, smartphones, gold coin vouchers, and shopping gift vouchers. A specially created campaign film reflects the ‘scan, play, repeat’ mantra for Dark Fantasy cookie lovers, where they can scan the image on the cookie to unlock and access the prizes.”

    Adding further, he said, “Through this special campaign, the brand is aiming to elevate the experience of “Din Khatam, Fantasy Shuru” for its customers. The whole aspect of living a moment of fantasy will bring out the playful side of our customers and encourage them to unwind after a long day of work by biting into a decadent Dark Fantasy cookie filled with molten chocolate.”

    The 360-degree campaign will be led by television and digital platforms, including YouTube, social media, OTTs, gaming apps, and popular audio apps.

  • Sunfeast’s Dark Fantasy brings luck for Royal Challengers Bangalore

    Sunfeast’s Dark Fantasy brings luck for Royal Challengers Bangalore

    NEW DELHI: ITC’s Sunfeast Dark Fantasy had announced its first-time collaboration with team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the onset of the T20 cricketing season. Through this collaboration, the brand aims to associate itself meaningfully with the hugely popular sport and star cricketers from team RCB. Built around every fan’s ‘Dark Fantasy’ for the team’s victory this season and a relatable yet entertaining spin on a superstition that biting into Sunfeast Dark Fantasy while watching a match will lead to a favorable performance, is the launch of Sunfeast’s Dark Fantasy ‘Lucky Hai’ conversation.

    As fans continue to enjoy the tournament from the comfort of their homes, RCB’s successful performance this year only enhances the watching experience for the Fans. Right in time for the fans’ celebratory mood is a new TVC, capturing a slice-of-life and relatable match moment is a part of a larger campaign “Asli Maza andar se aayega”. One among the three friends believes that his ‘Dark Fantasy’ is a lucky cookie and he bites into it at a crucial match moment. Upon hearing this, while the other two friends initially break into laughter, they soon see things work out in their favor in the match and celebrate by sharing that pack of Sunfeast Dark Fantasy.  This film is a part of a larger campaign on the thought of ‘Asli Mazaa Andar Se Aayega’ which features consumers in relatable situations watching the tournament while enjoying their favorite cookie from within their homes this year.

    ITC COO biscuits and cakes Ali Harris Shere said, “Over the years, Sunfeast Dark Fantasy has carved a unique niche for itself with its indulgent offerings that evoke a happy feeling from within, similar to the sentiments cricket fans experience while watching the popular tournament. We are very happy that our first, new-formed association with team Royal Challengers Bangalore has started on a positive note and look forward to a fantastic cricketing season of delighting fans and consumers alike.”

  • Britannia celebrates 100 years with 10 multimedia campaign

    Britannia celebrates 100 years with 10 multimedia campaign

    MUMBAI: Britannia is marking its centenary year with a multi media campaign aimed to connect with the very heterogeneous set of audiences that its brands cater to. The campaign consists of a 10 film TVC series, a long format film for digital and social media, print, radio and OOH.
    100 years is a glorious and a big milestone – one that Britannia has reached because of the trust, love and blessings of its consumers. And the campaign is Britannia’s thank you to a heterogeneous country like India with a concept based on the thought that when you think of someone/something and if it arrives, the instant reaction you have is ‘Tu sau saal jiyega’ (You are going to live to 100 years!), an idiom which is a part of every Indian language.

    The stories in the TV Campaign are about how Britannia has turned 100 only because they’ve always been there for their consumers, just when they were needed most.
    Each clip takes a simple situation and highlights the bond between customer and product. The campaign also builds the symphony of Britannia through its product brands and the various roles that the brand plays in its consumers’ lives.

    Britannia India VP marketing Ali Harris Shere says, “Being part of every Indian household is an honour and this multimedia campaign illustrates our gratitude to the millions of Indians who wake up every day to dip a Britannia biscuit into their chai, and reach out for our products through various parts of the day. The 100-year campaign is our way of acknowledging the secret ingredient of our success – our consumers.”

    Lowe Lintas chairman and CCO Arun Iyer adds, “The brief was to thank the entire country with a simple idea that would seem relatable no matter where you are from. All 10 films are slices of life that have been picked from Britannia’s world. The challenge was to tell a brand’s story of completing 100 years and finding powerful emotions to connect with the consumers. But given how long Britannia has been a part of our lives, we found so many heartfelt moments to tell the story of a brand that has turned 100 because it’s always been there for its consumers. And the huge range of products that Britannia has gave us the room to tell stories across all age groups to make sure that campaign would resonate strongly with everyone.”
    Long format film for the 100 per cent digital natives.

    The digital film is knitted with old-world charm, adding flavours of the past, present and future while capturing a mélange of occasions across the century where a Britannia product has been integral to friendships, celebrations and togetherness.

    From sharing biscuits in the classroom and cheering for a World Cup win to connecting in the selfie era and looking 10 years into the future, the film pays a warm tribute to the journey thus far and looks ahead.

    “We travelled through time in the film, with the set design and camera movement designed to feel like the viewer was journeying through 100 years, revisiting one iconic friendship moment from each decade, until friendship comes back full circle with an interesting futuristic twist. From the parapet wall that fostered close friendships to the social wall that multiplied them, to walls breaking down at home, along with barriers, to make friends of family, this film is an endearing and insightful commentary on friendship even as it’s a journey through its timeline,” mentions JWT Bangalore creative head Priya Shivakumar.

  • Britannia tests friendship in latest campaign for Bourbon

    Britannia tests friendship in latest campaign for Bourbon

    MUMBAI: Britannia has launched a new campaign, Bourbon Friends Forever (BFF) for one of its most loved brands, Bourbon. 

    With an aim to refresh the brand, Britannia Bourbon’s latest campaign celebrates the true spirit of life-long best friends. As the next leg to this mega campaign, Bourbon has just launched a series starring two of India’s biggest digital content creators and comedy artists Abish Mathew and Mallika Dua.

    Bourbon Friendly Matches brings these two YouTube heavyweights on a stage where they both have to prove their friendship by taking a 7-step challenge, each challenge testing an attribute of their friendship which we have arrived at after intense consumer research. The games are designed in such fun, simple ways that it encourages viewers to try the same with their friends.

    Britannia Industries VP of marketing Ali Harris Shere says, “Through this new campaign, the brand wants to create a world of friendship that is real and unpretentious. Although the new web series caters more to the youth, our target audience is not constrained by age, as this feeling of friendship cuts across all ages including adults for whom moments spent with their best friends is a pivot on which their life revolves. We want to find a place in each friends’ group and this campaign is our first salvo in that direction.”

    JWT Bangalore executive creative director Priya Shivakumar adds, “For this campaign, we decided to have a set of fun challenges that test one’s friendship with their BFF. To bring this alive we decided to look for two young internet icons who spoke the language of the youth. Two of them who were also BFF’s. Our search ended with Abish and Mallika – two stand-up comedians and darlings of the internet with huge follower bases, and BFFs in real life. They fit the bill perfectly. The beauty of this 7-part challenge is that not only does it make you laugh out loud, but also urges you to prove your friendship with your BFF by taking those challenges.”

    As a brand which has been around for years, Britannia Bourbon recognised the need for a revamp. Drawing inspiration from the product which is loved by so many people for its ability to satiate both the heart (chocolaty taste) and stomach, the brand saw an opportunity to connect it to a key aspect of life that is as fulfilling as – ‘Real Friendships’. The brand re-defined itself in the context of this friendship and connected it to people whose lives are centred around their friends and have designed a campaign that is built on the fulfilling moments shared between best friends.

  • Good Day brings out the nuances of a mother’s smile

    Good Day brings out the nuances of a mother’s smile

    MUMBAI: Mothers love, chastise, worry, tease and protect. At the end of it all, mothers understand and that is when they smile – a different smile for each emotion. Britannia Good Day pays tribute to the many smiles of a mother in its latest film for Mother’s Day called #MotherOfAllSmiles.

    Mothers have been celebrated in Indian media from time immemorial. For example, Indian cinema of the 20th century defined and popularised the notion of faultless motherhood and duty-bound children. By and large, mothers and children had simple relationships defined by their love and duty to each other. Today’s millennial generation enjoys a more nuanced view of the world. They have more opportunities to explore professionally and in personal relationships, more confidence about taking risks, less hurry to settle and lesser interest in settling for less.

    The millennial mother therefore has more situations to find a sync with her child. She must deal with the varied experiences and explorations of her child and yet keep her equanimity. She is not docile. She knows her influence and must exercise it without stepping on her child’s liberties. She must keep her emotions in check but not quite lose control of a situation. Above all, she has to be understanding so that her child can grow up to become a free-thinking, well-rounded individual. The timeless quality of motherhood is love and the millennial mother shows her love for her child with the understanding smile.

    The film was intended for a social media campaign to celebrate International Mother’s Day on 13 May.

    Britannia Industries VP of marketing Ali Harris Shere says, “A mother’s love is most special, and those heart-warming, all-knowing smiles of a mother are truly every child’s anchor and safe place. We have all grown up encountering those moments, and no matter where we are–we carry her smiles close to our heart. So what better way to celebrate International Mother’s Day than by creating a film which celebrates the #MotherOfAllSmiles!”

    “We always think of a smile as one expression. Little do we realise that a smile has as many moods and emotions as the person wearing it. On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the many smiles that Mom bestows on us, that go on to make the world a happier place for us. The brand that is all about smiles, celebrates the woman who adds so much beauty and meaning to it, making us want to keep her smiling more. For every emotion expressed in the film, there’s as much left unsaid in the beautiful bond between the mother and the son. We all know a smile goes a long way. This film ensures it finds a place in our hearts.”, adds JWT Bangalore and Chennai ECD and creative head Priya Shivakumar.

  • NutriChoice shows that healthy is fun

    NutriChoice shows that healthy is fun

    MUMBAI: Britannia NutriChoice has launched its first digital only activation, ‘7Days7Choices’.

    The new activation aims to extend the new TV communication campaign ‘Power of a Good Choice’ to the digital medium and inspire people to start making good choices every day.

    The brand’s point of view is built on the insight that when we undertake something healthy, although the results may take time, the feeling of satisfaction on having started something healthy is immediate. The brand has extended this thought on digital by creating a series of videos with the objective of motivating Indians to make good choices.

    Created by JWT, the digital videos showcase a series of situations that portray our popular misconceptions about living healthy. Most people expect any good or healthy choice to be filled with hard work and no joy. However, the videos challenge this misconception by showing the heady feeling of satisfaction that one experiences when one starts something healthy. Through a series of these ‘Expectation Vs Reality’ videos, NutriChoice aims to inspire people to start making healthy choices.

    Britannia NutriChoice believes that starting with a good choice, however small, helps you lead a healthier life. The digital activation also extends this same belief by motivating people to make one good choice every day for only seven days, by way of #7Days7Choices challenge. The belief is that once we make a good choice for a period of seven days, it automatically becomes a part of our life, owing to the great feeling one experiences.

    The brand has released a total of four different situations and a longer format video that encompasses all four situations together.

    Britannia Industries VP of marketing Ali Harris Shere says, “Britannia NutriChoice as a brand has always propagated making healthier choices. With this digital campaign, the brand is making a clear shift to a purpose-led communication. The intent is to inspire people to start on their health journeys with the promise of feeling good immediately.”

    JWT vice president and executive creative director Priya Shivakumar adds, “We asked ourselves what keeps people from starting good choices. The answer’s simple, they’ve made up their mind that making a good choice is difficult. So, what we needed to do is remind them of the great feeling that can override any hardship while making a good choice. We decided to take on the internet’s favourite ‘Expectation vs Reality’ videos and give it a fun twist – instead of showing banal and drab realities like the videos in that format, we did exactly the opposite.”

  • Britannia Marie Gold encourages homemakers to win a scooty

    Britannia Marie Gold encourages homemakers to win a scooty

    MUMBAI: Britannia Marie Gold has launched its new campaign #GoPlaces, wherein homemakers get the opportunity to win a brand new Scooty. Britannia Marie Gold has been the flagbearer for empowering and enriching the lives of everyday women and this initiative is aimed at fuelling the lives of homemakers by equipping them with the means to be independent.

    The campaign kick-starts with a TVC and two digital films that are based on the insight that every homemaker has the drive to be more but often lacks the resources and opportunities. The TVC and the digital films beautifully capture everyday instances, wherein the homemaker makes the choice to become more, ensuring that her personal interests do not take a back seat as she goes about her usual responsibilities. While the TVC highlights the homemaker doing more for her child without any additional support, the digital films capture homemakers introspecting on their personal aspirations. All stories end on a high note as the #GoPlaces initiative provides them with the opportunity to realise their dreams, liberating them from self-doubt and dependence.

    Britannia Industries vice president marketing Ali Harris Shere says, “Britannia Marie Gold believes that homemakers are everyday athletes in the journey to be more. They need the fuel that keeps them going both physically and emotionally. Marie Gold is that fuel. With the #GoPlaces campaign we are providing these athletes with the means to be independent so that it can help in fulfilling their aspirations.”

    Lowe Lintas executive director Rajesh Ramaswamy adds, “Through the years of Marie Gold advertising, we have always tried to show the Marie woman as someone who runs the household, but also feels like more than just a homemaker. She balances her family’s needs and her own in an already packed day. But there was an opportunity to see her outside the context of a home. We wanted to show how much more she can accomplish when a bike comes into her life and makes her truly independent. That was a very exciting and fresh space for us to explore.”

  • Britannia enters chocolate segment

    Britannia enters chocolate segment

    MUMBAI: Beginning the new year on a sweet note, Britannia Industries has forayed into the chocolate segment under the Pure Magic brand. 

    The company has launched Pure Magic Deuce, which is categorised as a premium offering priced at Rs 30 for a six-piece chocolate wafer pack in milk chocolate and white chocolate. 

    Pure Magic Deuce marks Britannia’s entry into ‘bridge products’, a lucrative and fast-growing segment within foods. The product consists of a dark, crispy biscuit with a slab of chocolate on top, which together delivers an enchanting, sensorial experience to the consumer’s palette.

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    Pure Magic Deuce is testimony to the company’s commitment to drive innovations, deliver superior product experiences and become a total foods company. Britannia believes that there has been no real innovation in the biscuits category in well over 8 years, and Pure Magic Deuce is the very first disruptive innovation that the category has seen in a long time. The product has gone through iterative development over the last year and a half in the company’s R&D centre and Danish technology has been deployed to manufacture the product.

    Britannia Industries VP marketing Ali Harris Shere says, “Indian consumers are increasingly demanding new and unique formats and snacking experiences. What’s special about Pure Magic Deuce is its format; a slab of chocolate on a dark, crispy biscuit. This is truly the first disruptive innovation in the biscuit category in a very long time. We see this as a huge opportunity to expand our footprint in the macro-snacking category in India and move closer to our ambition of becoming a total foods company.”

    The product format has been created keeping in mind, youthful, indulgence seekers, who are constantly on the look-out for new food and snacking experiences. The coupling of biscuit and a slab of smooth chocolate on top sets it apart from other chocolate biscuits in the market, like chocolate sandwich biscuits, chocolate chip cookies, centre filled cookies and others.  

    The product is currently only available in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Hyderabad and Pune.

  • Britannia NutriChoice promotes healthy food choices

    Britannia NutriChoice promotes healthy food choices

    MUMBAI: Health is tough and requires a lot of sacrifice. This is the perception that deters most people from adopting a healthier lifestyle. In its new TVC campaign, Britannia NutriChoice Digestive puts forth a refreshing new point of view that when you start on your health journey, while the results might show up late, the feeling of instant gratification is immediate.

    The idea of the campaign stemmed from the insight that people do not have the motivation to make healthy choices because they think the results will take a lot of time. Contrary to this belief, the gratification of feeling good when you start is instant. The campaign is targeted towards individuals in their late twenties and early thirties, who are contemplating taking their first step on the journey to health.

    Britannia marketing vice-president Ali Harris Shere says, “Britannia NutriChoice as a brand has always propagated making healthier choices. With the new campaign, the brand is making a clear shift to a purpose led communication, where the intent is to inspire people to start on their health journeys with the promise that the real result of making healthier choices lies in the feeling that they generate from within and NutriChoice Digestive is the perfect choice of snack to start your health journey with’.

    The TVC shows a slightly unfit 35 year old man who decides to start his health journey at a supermarket store, where the protagonist while browsing through the snacks aisle, chances upon NutriChoice Digestive. We see the protagonist the next morning at a park where he is clearly struggling to start on his health journey, unable to perform various exercises. But even as he struggles, he realises that he feels great to have started something healthy. The film ends with him choosing to have a NutriChoice Digestive instead of a donut, further reinforcing the ‘great feeling’ he experiences in continuing to make the good choices in life.

    Lowe Lintas spokesperson said, “When it comes to making the journey towards a healthier lifestyle, there is one feeling that resonates with most of us. The high of simply having made a start. A guy who has just started gymming or eating healthy feels fantastic on his first day. It’s an instant gratification, even though the tangible results of his efforts are months, maybe years away. We felt this was a relatable and fresh insight to encourage fence-sitters to make a healthy start.”

    The TVC has been rolled out across all major markets supported by a digital activation.