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  • Tata Starbucks launches #MeriSpecialJagah campaign

    Tata Starbucks launches #MeriSpecialJagah campaign

    Mumbai: Tata Starbucks has launched its Diwali campaign, #MeriSpecialJagah, inviting Indian families to celebrate the festival at Starbucks. Over 12 years in India, the brand has adapted to local tastes, becoming part of daily life for consumers. This Diwali, Starbucks offers a curated range of festive treats, creating an inviting atmosphere that reflects the spirit of Indian homes during the festival.

    Tata Starbucks head of product and marketing Mitali Maheshwari said, “Starbucks has always been about creating a welcoming space for everyone. We are committed to celebrating local traditions and fostering genuine connections among our customers. What truly brings our campaign idea of #MeriSpecialJagah to life is the resonance of Indians celebrating Diwali at a place that makes them feel ‘at home’ (an extension of the third place that the Starbucks stores hold in the consumers minds) in the festive avatar. With our beautifully decorated stores, special take-away Diwali cups, limited edition offerings in food and beverage that highlight ingredients and flavours closely associated with the festival, our curated range of gifting options; we have ensured that every element of what makes Diwali special for our customers is recreated at Starbucks.”

    The brand film features a young man, Ninad, who proposes to invite family friends to Starbucks for a Diwali gathering, giving his mother a break from cooking. Initially hesitant, his parents are convinced when they see Ninad’s confidence in replicating the warmth of home at Starbucks. The family arrives at a beautifully decorated Starbucks, welcomed by a friendly barista. As relatives join, they enjoy a festive ambiance and a Diwali menu with local ingredients like saffron and pista, along with desserts like Gulab Jamun Trifle, Khubani Barfi Bar, and White Choco Kaju Nankhatai. The film ends with the family bonding over treats, highlighting Starbucks as their special place for Diwali celebrations.

    Edelman India lead advisor-brand marketing & communications Ashutosh Munshi added, “Starbucks has always been a place where everyone feels welcome, and this Diwali, the brand is doubling down on that promise. Our #MeriSpecialJagah campaign brings to life the magic of the season by celebrating local traditions and sparking authentic connections. At the heart of the 360 integrated campaign, are limited-edition Diwali offerings – thoughtfully crafted to resonate with the festival’s warmth and joy. From stores adorned in festive splendour to food and beverages infused with festive flavour, every detail is designed to make Starbucks a special destination to share the spirit of Diwali with loved ones.”

    Edelman India executive creative director Ashish Pathak added, “Our campaign for Diwali found an idea in the truism of unannounced guests, especially during festive seasons. A result of which sees mums in kitchens, missing out on celebrating fully. With Starbucks unique, traditionally flavoured food & beverage innovations for Diwali, it becomes the perfect ‘special place’ for a family to move the tradition of meeting at home to a Starbucks for a truly new, unique and delightful experience. Giving mums a well-deserved break and a celebration for the family to remember.”

    This Diwali, Starbucks introduces limited-edition beverages such as the Saffron Pistachio Latte and Saffron Masala Chai. In collaboration with Bombay Sweet Shop, they offer festive treats combining traditional Indian sweets with modern twists. To enhance the gifting experience, Starbucks provides exclusive gift hampers and merchandise, including the festive Bearista Plushie and Iced Latte Candle.

  • PR industry continues to grow at 20 per cent, reaching ₹2,500 crore

    PR industry continues to grow at 20 per cent, reaching ₹2,500 crore

    Mumbai: The Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI) hosted the third edition of its flagship thought-leadership forum, PRologue 2024 on 25 July in Gurgaon.

    At this event, PRCAI presented initial findings of SPRINT 2024*, its annual industry survey in collaboration with IPSOS, which estimates a growth of 19.6 percent in FY 2022-2023 for the industry. PRCAI presented and deliberated on an optimistic projection for the Indian PR industry, reaching 2,500 crore from 2,100 crore in FY 2021-2022.

    The event saw panelists engage in dynamic discussions on the theme ‘Reimagining Communications in a Turbulent World.’ With changing demographics in India, influence of technology and AI, economic trajectory, the PR industry is experiencing changes at a fast rate, from skills required in the industry, to greater attention to PR by C-Suite, to innovation in audience outreach, to shaping narratives, to services and specializations offered to be ready for the future of communications. These themes were explored at the recent PRologue 2024, which was attended by 300 communication and business professionals.

    India is home to the largest Gen Z population, earning trust from this dynamic group is vital for brand success. Diving into the evolving behaviour of new-age consumers, PRCAI guest speakers included Tata Starbucks CEO Sushant Dash, content creator Anushka Rathod and Edelman India lead advisor, brand marketing & communications Ashutosh Munshi who talked about how to ‘Crack the Gen Z Code’ at the event.

    Tata Starbucks CEO Sushant Dash said, “Gen Z’s unique expectations and strong opinions, shaped by their digital nativity, challenge brands to innovate. At Starbucks India, we engage with this dynamic group daily, finding their perspectives both refreshing and inspiring. Their insights drive us to continually adapt and improve our communication approach.”

    Emphasizing trust and engagement, the panel underscored public relations’ crucial role in navigating rapid technological advancements and widespread misinformation. The second panel with guest line-up including, Staqu Technologies CEO & co-founder Atul Rai, Medianama founder and editor Nikhil Pahwa, HT Media Group business head Yatik Naik, and The Indian Express COO Nandagopal Rajan discussed strategies to ‘Navigate The AI Tightrope,’ balancing the dilemma of innovation versus misinformation.

    The most awaited industry event is a combination of trend discussions at PRologue 2024, followed by the global SABRE South Asia Awards, that celebrated the most creative and interesting work in the field of public relations. More than 50 awards were given to compelling campaigns. SUGAR Cosmetics co-founder and CEO Vineeta Singh was awarded the top honour of CEO of the year at the SABRE South Asia 2024 Awards.

    SUGAR Cosmetics CEO & co-founder Vineeta Singh said, “I am deeply honored and humbled to receive the Best CEO of the Year at SABRE South Asia 2024 Awards hosted by PRCAI. I dedicate this award to my mother and SUGAR’s workforce, especially 3000+ women employees, beauty enthusiasts, and stakeholders at large. This award recognition underscores our focus to redefine the Indian beauty landscape whilst saluting the indomitable spirit of women who embrace their most authentic selves.”

    PRCAI VP Kunal Kishore said, “PRologue and SABRE SA have become the industries’ most awaited moments of learning and recognition. Our goal is to focus on authentic conversation and reimagine every year our ever-changing environment that can constantly up the game for the industry.”

    ‘This year at PRologue 2024, PRCAI partnered with the Guinness World Records (GWR) and created a new record for the most signatures collected on a t-shirt in 60 minutes. It called upon the attendees and industry professionals to pledge to the power of “Educate, Elevate, Empower” and for each one of them to commit an hour this year to upskill the next generation of talent in the industry.

    PRCAI CEO Deeptie Sethi remarked, “The industry is witnessing a healthy growth and PRCAI is committed to help the industry strive for excellence with platforms to upskill, standardizing guidelines to build a world-class workforce and stronger industry practices for both today and tomorrow. We are excited about the first-ever Guinness World Record for PRCAI, that symbolizes our commitment to encourage each member of ours as an integrated part to cultivate a more skilled and innovative workforce for the future.”

    To elevate the industry standards and cultivate a more professional and collaborative environment for collective success, PRCAI has a new client-consultancy partnership charter and code of conduct guidelines, which will be announced soon to build an even stronger ethical, professional, and progressive PR industry.

  • Edelman India and Hellmann’s collab to create ‘Mood Burgers’ for cricket fans

    Edelman India and Hellmann’s collab to create ‘Mood Burgers’ for cricket fans

    Mumbai: Cricket is more than just a sport in India; it’s a way of life. As the nation gears up for the World Cup, Hellmann’s is elevating the match viewing experience for cricket fans with a unique 360 campaign, conceptualized and executed by Edelman India to launch Hellmann’s ‘Mood Burgers’ in partnership with SOCIAL. ‘Mood Burgers’ go beyond just taste and are specifically designed with intel from a Certified Mind-Body Eating Coach, Counselling Psychologist & Integrative Health Coach, Ridhi Golechha, to get you in the match-ready mood through carefully chosen ingredients.

    The limited-edition menu will be available in three delicious options with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian variants. The ‘Get Charged Up’ burger is a protein-packed blend of chicken and eggs or beetroot, and quinoa to help fans charge up during those critical matches. Stay focused with the ‘Eyes on the Prize’ burger, consisting of tuna or chickpeas, flax and sesame seeds, who are the right partners when you are all ‘eyes and ears’ to the most exciting moments of the match. Relax and refuel with the ‘Drop the Jitter’ burger made using meat or plant-based meat, and avocado, which delivers essential fats and iron for a calm, steady mood. Each burger not only satisfies your taste buds but also helps you to have a delightful match-watching experience.

     

     

    Unilever Foods Solution India head – foods, Priyanka Ganguly said, “Fueled by our passion for culinary excellence, Hellmann’s is committed to elevating the eating experience with our signature mayonnaise known for its rich flavour and extra creamy taste. Recognizing India’s deep-seated love for cricket, we’ve partnered with SOCIAL to introduce Mood Burgers, an innovation designed to complement the thrill of this cricket season. These specially crafted burgers will be served across 53 SOCIAL outlets nationwide. We’re thrilled to offer India a delicious savour the excitement of the game with every bite.”

    Speaking on the association, Edelman lead advisor – brand marketing & communications Ashutosh Munshi said, “We are delighted to have partnered with Hellmann’s to create this exciting line-up of ‘Mood Burgers’ soaked in cricket culture. For us at Edelman, this goes far beyond a brand campaign. This is a brand taking action by bringing cricket fans their mood fixer for every match in a delicious burger, made possible only with the luscious taste of Hellmann’s mayonnaise. Building on this product innovation is a fully integrated marketing campaign that includes a digital ad film, owned and shared media, offline experientials, elements that drive earned attention and more.”

    Edelman India executive creative director Ashish Pathak said “Hellmann’s mayonnaise believes in the power of great tasting food and wanted people across the country to experience that. We know an event like the World Cup will put cricket-loving, Indian fans through a rollercoaster of emotions. So, we brought together a Mind-Body Eating Coach and a Chef to create “Mood Burgers”, a range of burgers using some witty nutritional facts and great-tasting mayo to help fans ride out their emotions. The idea goes beyond traditional communication and allows for people to interact with the brand in a fun, experiential way. Nerves will be calmed; focus will be brought, and energies will be charged this World Cup.”  

    Through this campaign, Hellmann’s India aims to take their delicious Mayo into the hearts and homes of cricket fans. To order your Hellmann’s Mood Burger, visit any of the 53 SOCIAL outlets across India between 5 to 30 June 2024, and have it delivered to you via Swiggy or Zomato from 6 June onwards.