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  • KFC surprises BGMI fans with a ‘Winner Winner Chicken lunch’

    KFC surprises BGMI fans with a ‘Winner Winner Chicken lunch’

    Mumbai: It’s ‘Winner Winner Chicken Lunch’ for all BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI) players this summer, as KFC India collaborates with KRAFTON India, makers of India’s most-loved battle royale game for a crispy, crunchy, finger clickin’ good partnership!

    As a part of this limited-time collaboration, KFC and BGMI have a crunchy surprise for chicken lovers and gamers. With the purchase of the KFC Zinger Box, fans have a chance to get their hands on exciting in-game BGMI rewards.  

    The strategic partnership brings together two of Gen-Z’s top passion points, food and gaming. It comes at a time when gaming is increasingly gaining popularity amongst young Indians, with the audience base expected to grow to 750 million users by 2025.

    With the KFC Zinger Box, consumers can enjoy finger lickin’ good crispy chicken, and exclusive in-game rewards. Available for Rs 299/- on dine in or takeaway, the box includes KFC favourites like the Classic Zinger Burger, and two-piece Hot Wings, along with fries and a refreshing beverage.

    The KFC Zinger Box comes with a unique code, which can be unlocked on the BGMI website. The exclusive code gives fans a chance to collect exciting rewards such as parachutes, bags, hats, jackets, and more to enhance gameplay with friends.  

    Speaking about the collaboration, KFC India CMO Aparna Bhawal said, “KFC is a brand with culture at its core. We’re always exploring distinctive, cutting-edge and culturally relevant partnerships. The idea for a collaboration with BGMI was born when we introduced KFC’s Lunch Specials recently. We thought gamers often celebrate a win with a ‘Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner,’ so why not give it a KFC twist, and do it over lunch? It’s an epic partnership, and we’re confident that our Gen-Z consumers are going to find it finger-clickin’ good!”

    KRAFTON India head of business development Seddharth Merrotra added “As gaming continues to captivate a growing audience in India, our collaboration with KFC brings an exciting opportunity for BGMI players to enjoy their favorite game alongside a delicious KFC meal. This partnership not only enhances the gaming experience but also underscores our commitment to creating unique, immersive experiences for our players. With BGMI and KFC being standout brands in their respective fields, uniting them goes beyond a mere partnership; it’s a memorable journey where every bite and every gaming moment come together to redefine how fans indulge in their favorite pastimes.”

    To claim the exclusive in-game KFC rewards, consumers can scan the QR code which comes with the purchase of the KFC Zinger Box OR visit www.battlegroundsmobileindia.com/redeem.The KFC Zinger Box with BGMI rewards is available in restaurants across Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune till 30 August 2024 only.

    So, what are you waiting for? Rush to the nearest KFC restaurant, or order online through the KFC app or website (www.online.kfc.in) while the offer lasts.

  • Jet-set-go with KFC’s International Burger Fest

    Jet-set-go with KFC’s International Burger Fest

    Mumbai: A dreamy getaway to Mexico. Sunny days spent on a Caribbean beach. Hours spent strolling the streets of America.

    It’s that time of the year when vacations and adventures are on everyone’s mind. Attention wanderlusters – KFC has the perfect itinerary for you.

    Presenting the International Burger Festival.

    Five distinct Zinger Burgers inspired by global flavours.

    In the new campaign launched on 18 April, the OG celebrity chef Colonel Sanders is all set to take consumers on the adventure of a lifetime. All KFC fans need to do is ‘take a bite, take a flight’ to experience diverse flavours from across the globe – India, America, Mexico, and Caribbean.

    Speaking about the campaign, KFC India & partner countries CMO Aparna Bhawal said, “The burgers category has immense growth potential in India; and KFC Zinger burger is the OG, with a special place in consumers’ hearts. With the International Burger Fest, we are offering burger lovers an entire range of different Zingers. No matter what one’s burger craving is – whether spicy or mild, classic American flavours or bold Mexican ones, chicken or paneer – KFC has a Zinger for it. Our new campaign thought “Take a Bite, Take a Flight” illustrates how food has the power to transport you to different places. With International Burger Fest, consumers get a passport to experience global flavours at their nearest KFC. We are already seeing great offtake for the different burgers and are confident that consumers will keep coming back to try the variety of burgers in the range.”  

    The campaign films feature relatable moments almost every travel lover often faces – the urge to celebrate everything with a trip. The first film opens at a KFC restaurant where a son is seen trying to convince his father to celebrate the last day of his exams with a trip to the Caribbean, Mexico or America. But looking at the answer sheet which reads 2/100 in big, bold letters, the father is unlikely to send him anywhere. Enter Colonel Sanders, who cooly tells the skeptical father, ‘Daddy, let him go!’ and presents them with the crispiest and juiciest Zinger Burgers from around the world.

    The second film in the series will show three friends sitting together. One of them dreams of becoming the next big travel vlogger and has her phone on a selfie stick while she records her next vlog saying, “Ab mere followers ke liye, next vlog…Caribbean, Mexico, America”. Her two friends are not too sure of the vlog’s success as they say, “Followers hain sirf teen. Baith ja travel queen!”. Enter Colonel Sanders, who humorously tells the friends “Bro – let her go!”, before introducing them to the five crispy, juicy burgers that are a part of the International Burger Fest.

    Ogilvy India (North) CCO Ritu Sharda said, “Most of us fantasize about travel. And the most important part of going abroad is the different kinds of tastes you get to experience. With KFC launching its international burgers, we found a sweet spot between taste and travel, right inside a KFC. Let your taste buds travel because exotic destinations are just a zinger away. As the colonel says: Take a Bite, Take a Flight.”

    The campaign will run on TV and digital platforms, along with a robust 360-degree plan.  

    The International Burger Fest has a range of options made with 100 per cent real chicken. Enjoy the timeless American Classic Zinger, take a spicy ride with the Caribbean Spicy Zinger, indulge in the bold flavours of the Mexican Pro Zinger, or enjoy the Indian Tandoori Zinger. As part of the International Burger Fest, KFC is introducing the all-new Paneer Zinger.

    Get set to ‘take a bite, take a flight’ with KFC’s International Zinger Fest available at your nearest KFC restaurant or order online through the all-new app or website www.online.kfc.in. Every bite is a step closer to your next adventure!

  • KFC says “Aao Lunch Karein!” is the mantra for 2024

    KFC says “Aao Lunch Karein!” is the mantra for 2024

    Mumbai: Raise your hand if you have ever said “Let’s connect for a quick call at 1:00 pm.” Or declared “I’ll eat lunch after class.” Or sighed and said “Aaj lunch main same khaana hai”. Or looked at your wallet and had to say, “No lunch today, I’m saving my pocket money.”

    Well, things are about to change in 2024. Thanks to the KFC Lunch Police.

    In KFC’s latest campaign for the all-new KFC Lunch Specials, the iconic Colonel Sanders leads a squad he proudly calls the KFC Lunch Police. Colonel Sanders and his crew have a single mission – catch those who think missing lunch is okay.

    In the new campaign unveiled today, the KFC Lunch Police are seen visiting an office where everyone seems to have something to do at lunchtime, except eat lunch! Colonel and his crew swiftly move around grabbing people’s phones, shutting laptops, closing files, switching off the power supply, and much more. So that Lunch can get justice.

    Confusion takes over every employee as they wonder what’s happening. Until Colonel Sanders declares that all lunch offenders are under arrest. After all, lunchtime par lunch ke alawa aur kuch karna is a crime.

    The film ends with a powerful declaration of “Aao Lunch Karein!” by Colonel Sanders as he urges everyone to join in the lunch revolution and indulge in the KFC Lunch Specials.

    KFC India & partner countries CMO Aparna Bhawal said, “Lunch is often the most compromised meal of the day, because of a myriad of reasons – we’re on the move, or there’s an assignment to finish, a meeting to get to, pocket money running low, or simply because we want more variety for lunch. KFC Lunch Specials is a range of meals combining value and variety and will come to the rescue of those looking for an option that is filling and at the same time gives them good value for money at just INR 149. The new launch is in line with our ambition to expand our core menu through interesting formats to provide unmatched variety and value to our consumers. With the range of options under KFC Lunch Specials, there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether they are existing KFC fans or trying our deliciously crispy menu items for the first time.”  

    Ogilvy-North CCO Ritu Sharda said, “Lunch doesn’t always get the justice it deserves. Sometimes we work at lunchtime, or have working lunches, or skip lunch. We settle for what’s available around us, at the table or in our bags, with convenience towering over love. With KFC Lunch Specials, we wanted to highlight this cultural shift that has slowly crept into our lives. So we created the KFC Lunch Police. Led by Colonel Sanders with a team of undercover lunch agents, who pop out of thin air and catch lunch offenders on the fly. It’s a fun, slightly wacky, and a completely unmissable way to remind people that with KFC Lunch Specials, we are bringing back the adage, lunchtime means lunchtime.”

    Subsequent films in the campaign will showcase different situations and reasons people are compelled to skip lunch – whether it’s a boss who wants his team to eat the exact same thing each day or a college student whose pocket money won’t stretch for a lunch outside the canteen.

    The campaign will run on TV and digital platforms, along with a robust 360-degree plan.

    With KFC Lunch Specials, consumers can choose from a variety of meals including Longer burgers, Rolls, or Rice Bowlz, paired with the iconic Hot & Crispy chicken, Peri Peri Chicken Strips or Fries, along with refreshing beverages. There’s something for everyone as consumers can choose from a variety of veg and non-veg options.

    KFC Lunch Specials are available exclusively from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at all KFC restaurants. So, get set for a crispy, crunchy, delicious lunchtime, with options starting at Rs 149.

  • KFC transforms its iconic bucket to encourage Indians to #SpeakSign

    KFC transforms its iconic bucket to encourage Indians to #SpeakSign

    Mumbai: Who says we always need words to understand each other? Sometimes all it takes is a sign.

    Ahead of International Day of Sign Languages, KFC India is using its most distinctive brand asset, the iconic bucket, to raise awareness for Indian Sign Language. The specially designed Sign Language Bucket features step-by-step visual tutorials of commonly used words and phrases, giving consumers a chance to learn how to communicate in Indian Sign Language (ISL). Terms such as ‘Hello’, ‘Please’, ‘Good Morning’, ‘How are you’, ‘Have a good day’, ‘Lol’, ‘What’s up?’ as well as numbers and sizes take center stage on the bucket. The specially designed Sign Language Buckets will be available across all KFC restaurants in India this week.

    The Sign Language Bucket and the #SpeakSign campaign are part of KFC India’s Kshamata program, which is aimed at feeding people’s potential, and bridging the gender and ability gap. Through the Kshamata program, KFC India is committed towards empowering women and the speech and hearing-impaired at their restaurants.

    Speaking about the initiative, KFC India & partner countries chief marketing officer Aparna Bhawal said, “Our founder, Colonel Sanders, firmly believed that everyone had a seat at his table, and his values & beliefs continue to inspire us even today. Through KFC Kshamata and our #SpeakSign campaign, we are committed to enhancing inclusivity for the hearing and speech impaired. This year, ahead of International Day of Sign Languages, we really wanted to challenge ourselves and bring Sign Language to the forefront for consumers. So we took Sign Language to our biggest and most distinctive brand asset – the bucket. By transforming it with visuals that demonstrate ISL, we are presenting consumers with a way to actively learn the language. It’s a huge win in our journey towards inclusivity if people walk out of our restaurants having learnt the basics of sign.”

    A special Sign Language Menu is also being introduced across Special KFC restaurants (operated by speech and hearing-impaired employees), giving consumers a chance to learn how to sign their favourite KFC menu items.

    And that’s not all. On 23 September, all Special KFCs across India will go silent, with team members cheering on consumers to use less words, and more signs. In addition to this, short tutorial videos will also be featured on KFC India’s Instagram handle offering a ‘Crunch Course in Sign Language’, to guide customers on how to converse in sign at a Special KFC restaurant.

     

  • KFC India taps into MarTech expertise of PivotRoots to enhance customer lifecycle

    KFC India taps into MarTech expertise of PivotRoots to enhance customer lifecycle

    Mumbai: Looking to enhance customer life cycle and optimise lifetime value across offline stores and online touchpoints, one of the world’s most loved quick service restaurant (QSR) brand KFC India has partnered with PivotConsult, the MarTech arm of PivotRoots – a Havas Company.

    As part of the mandate, PivotConsult will deploy data-driven customer segments and campaigns for KFC India, enabling the brand to deliver an enhanced customer experience.

    Commenting on the partnership, KFC India chief marketing officer Aparna Bhawal said, “As a brand, KFC is constantly working towards improving ease, access, and value for our consumers. Our partnership with PivotConsult is a testament to this commitment. We look forward to unlocking newer engagement opportunities & further improving customer lifetime value with this partnership.”

    “It is an exciting time to partner with KFC India and take the brand through its next chapter of growth and transformation. With PivotConsult at the helm, managing the customer lifecycle, the blend of strategy, creativity, data, and technology will help KFC India craft omnichannel, personalized customer journeys, drive acquisitions, and increase customer lifetime value,” said PivotConsult global business head Yogesh Kothari.

    “By implementing customer experience with marketing technology and leveraging customer lifecycle management strategies, PivotConsult is helping Indian brands boost marketing efficiency and increase their customers’ lifecycle value, paving the way for sustainable business growth,” said PivotConsult business head Abhimanyu Vyas.

  • KFC India says ‘Isse Samjho Mat, Bas Khao’ in new campaign

    KFC India says ‘Isse Samjho Mat, Bas Khao’ in new campaign

    Mumbai: Some things in life can’t be understood. They just need to be loved. Like KFC India’s all chicken, no bun ‘Double Down Burger’. In KFC India’s latest campaign for the limited edition double down burger, Colonel Sanders has one clear message for chicken lovers – ‘Issey samjho mat, bas khao’. There are no questions to be asked about the Double Down Burger, and nothing else to be done except to indulge your cravings.

    KFC India & partner countries CMO Aparna Bhawal said, “Innovation, while being distinctive, is at the core of everything we do at KFC. When you talk to any chicken lover, they’ll tell you that more is more! The limited edition all chicken, no bun Double Down Burger is for this tribe. It is an offering where you just satisfy your cravings, no questions asked! Like the OG Colonel Sanders says in the new campaign, “isse samjho mat, bas khao”. We are already seeing great offtake for the Double Down Burger, as chicken lovers across the country indulge in this cult product.”

    The TVC features a set of identical twins, staring at the double down burger in front of them in amazement. There’s a volley of questions as they try and decode the all-chicken, no-bun burger in front of them. “Bro, cheez kya hai ye?”  asks the first, to which his twin replies “Bro, ye kya hai cheez?”  

    One insists “upar chicken, neeche bhi chicken”, while the other is convinced that the Double Down Burger has “neeche chicken, upar bhi chicken”. They debate on whether “chicken hi bun hai” or “bun hi chicken hai”. To which, the iconic Colonel Sanders playfully tells them that “yehi toh fun hai”.

    Ogilvy India CCO, North Ritu Sharda said, “The campaign idea came from the name itself. Double Down. And that’s what we played with. The double irony of a set of twins, discovering the marvel of the Double Down Burger in a really fun, crazy, way. To quote a dialogue from the film “Upar chicken, neeche bhi chicken! Nahi re. Neeche chicken, upar bhi chicken!” Which one is it really?”.

    The limited edition KFC double down burger has two juicy chicken fillets with delicious sauces (spicy & creamy dynamite mayo and sriracha), and crunchy veggies in between.

    The campaign will run on TV and digital platforms, along with a robust 360-degree plan.