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  • Bandhan Life and Havas CX India launch bold, witty insurance campaign

    Bandhan Life and Havas CX India launch bold, witty insurance campaign

    MUMBAI: Life insurance and laughter don’t usually go hand in hand-until now. Bandhan Life, in collaboration with Havas CX India, has flipped the script on traditional financial planning with an entertaining new campaign designed to simplify life insurance and make securing one’s future feel less like a chore and more like a smart (and slightly amusing) move.

    The campaign, rolling out just in time for India’s peak insurance season (February–March), strategically taps into the heightened demand for financial security and tax-saving solutions. By blending humour, cultural quirks, and everyday scenarios, Bandhan Life is on a mission to prove that life insurance doesn’t have to be daunting—it can be as easy (and satisfying) as haggling for a good deal on a Mumbai auto ride.

    Why now? Because timing is everything. Life insurance sales in India hit their peak during tax season, with consumers scrambling to make smart investment choices while maximising benefits. Bandhan Life’s campaign ensures it meets consumers right where they are—with engaging, relatable storytelling that turns financial jargon into lighthearted, real-life moments.

    Financial planning can feel like deciphering an ancient script—full of tax laws, fine print, and complicated clauses. This campaign aims to change that. Through a series of short, witty films, Bandhan Life demystifies the fine print and makes policy benefits crystal clear. From an art connoisseur looking for a deal to a future-predicting parrot and a haggling commuter, each story serves as a reminder that securing your future is easier than you think.

    Bandhan Life’s mission is simple—help consumers move beyond last-minute tax-saving panic and towards strategic, long-term financial security. Whether it’s guaranteed returns, wealth creation, or tax benefits, the campaign urges customers to step into their nearest Bandhan Bank branch and take control of their financial future with confidence.

    Bandhan Life head of marketing Akhil Almeida summed it up, “Financial planning shouldn’t feel like an emergency-especially during tax season. We wanted to create something that makes life insurance approachable, empowering, and even a little entertaining.”

    Havas CX India head of creative Ashu Mhatre added, “Bandhan Life understands its customers deeply. This campaign taps into those everyday Indian behaviours-the art of bargaining, the love for a good deal, and the need for financial security-all wrapped in a humorous, engaging format.”

    The campaign will run across digital platforms, OTT channels, and social media, ensuring maximum reach and engagement. Designed to resonate with both first-time buyers and seasoned investors, it invites everyone to think beyond tax season and make smarter financial decisions.

    Bandhan Life and Havas CX India are here to remind everyone that life insurance isn’t just about checking a box—it’s about securing your future, stress-free. And if you can laugh a little while doing it, even better.

  • Leander Paes’ Flying Man Ventures snares Apurva Sircar as CEO

    Leander Paes’ Flying Man Ventures snares Apurva Sircar as CEO

    MUMBAI: Very few sportsmen can cross the rubicon and move into running successful businesses. Tennis veteran and legend  Leander Paes is attempting the same with his outfit Flying Man Ventures (FMV). He has hired marketing veteran Apurva Sircar as the company’s CEO. The goal: grow its business in various verticals like sports, sports education, health & wellness, corporate collaborations and  entertainment.

    Sircar announced his joining at the beginning of this week. Despite his experience, he expressed his nervousness.

    Said Sircar on Linked in: “On Monday, I joined a legend in the world of sports to help him execute his vision of making the world a better place through sports and fitness. As I begin my days at at FMV, I feel excitement and nervousness in equal measure. The latter gets taken care of whenever Leander says (and says often), “I got you, champ!” It is my privilege to be Leander’s full-time professional partner off the court. He’s a global icon, having played professional tennis for nearly four decades. He is a man with amazing human values, Lee is an inspiration to so many across the globe.”

    Sircar has had a career of 20 years having headed marketing at Bandhan Bank, brand, insights, corporate communications and digital markting at Aegas Federal Life Insurance, channel marketing at Birla Sun Life Insurance, worked as a brand manager with Kotak Mahindra Bank, apart from stints with Heinz India and Blowplast.

    As he begins his journey at FMV, the gut feeling is that both he and Leander are going to hit it out of the park. Even if they are entering the sports business game a little late. That’s because the sports ecosystem is going to explode in the next decade as India works on building a sports culture. 

  • Bandhan Bank unveils its sonic identity, ‘Call of Bandhan’

    Bandhan Bank unveils its sonic identity, ‘Call of Bandhan’

    Mumbai: Bandhan Bank announced the launch of sonic identity on the occasion of the Bank’s eighth-anniversary celebration. This sonic identity, ‘Call of Bandhan’, has been composed by renowned nationally acclaimed sound designer and renowned music composer, Amit Trivedi.

    This musical piece is more than just a tune; it is a melody representative of what Bandhan Bank stands for – empowerment, freedom, inclusivity and warmth. In a world where multiple media with various sensory cues help build recall, Bandhan Bank has added a sonic identity to its brand assets to remind audiences of the brand.  

    Sharing his thoughts, Amit Trivedi said, “It’s a matter of great privilege and honour for me to compose the ‘Call of Bandhan’ which will be a part of Bandhan Bank’s identity. I found Bandhan Bank’s story very inspiring. With such humble beginnings, today they are among the fastest growing in the country and this transformation is what I have tried to capture through the musical piece. I would urge everyone who likes my music and or appreciates music in general, to listen to it, share it, and live with it… because, well, this really is the Call of Bandhan!”

    Bandhan Bank head of marketing Apurva Sircar said, “Music has the power to evoke emotions without words. We live in a world where there is an overload of content and brands need to appeal to the audiences quickly by engaging several senses. The ‘Call of Bandhan’ has been composed keeping this objective in mind. We are deep-rooted in India and Indian culture, yet are a modern bank for all. Amit is a magician and he has captured this attribute of the brand very well. I am confident that the ‘Call of Bandhan’ will resonate with audiences and help us create a stronger recall.”

    Commenting on the association, Leo Burnett Orchard’s creative head Pravin Sutar  Bandhan Bank’s creative partner, said, “It is not every day that one gets to work on an assignment as important and exciting as this one. The key task was identifying what the ‘Call of Bandhan’ needed to capture. For us, it’s not just a tune, it’s a symphony of empowerment, inclusivity and warmth, the very emotions that Bandhan Bank embodies. I am happy that we worked with an artist like Amit Trivedi who knows the pulse of the Indian music lover.” 

    To hear the Sonic Identity, please scan the QR code below – 

  • Madison Media’s Vandana Ramkrishna given charge of Kolkata operations

    Madison Media’s Vandana Ramkrishna given charge of Kolkata operations

    NEW DELHI: Madison Media Ace VP Vandana Ramkrishna has been given the additional charge of the group’s Kolkata operations. Ramkrishna, who is based in Mumbai, will now also oversee the Kolkata office in a bid to strengthen the agency's presence in the region. Her key role for Kolkata will be to focus on strategy, digital, business development and ensuring access to Madison World practices of trading, analytics, activation, retail, OOH, sports and content.

    Madison Media has a strong offering in the Kolkata market and services marquee clients like Bandhan Bank, Joy Personal Care and Ganesh grains, amongst others. With this new role, Vandana will directly report to partner and group CEO Madison Media and OOH, Vikram Sakhuja. 

    “Vandana is one of our strongest business leaders and I am delighted to give her the additional charge of the Kolkata office as we make plans to strengthen our presence in the east,” said Sakhuja.

    Ramkrishna added, “I’m delighted to be given the additional responsibility of overseeing the Kolkata operations over and above my current Mumbai portfolio, and look forward to creating a strong foothold for Madison in the Kolkata market." 

    Madison Media group handles media planning and buying for blue-chip clients including Godrej, Marico, Titan, Asian Paints, Viacom 18, BJP, TVS, Raymond, Pidilite, Ceat, Blue Star, McDonald’s, Gaana.com, Timesjobs.com, Tata Consumer Products, Crompton, Indian Oil, Snapdeal, Abbott Nutrition, Cipla Health, Welspun and many others. Madison Media is a part of Madison World which, through its 11 companies, served as many as 500 advertisers last year.

  • Bandhan Bank inspires consumers to dream big

    Bandhan Bank inspires consumers to dream big

    MUMBAI: Bandhan Bank has launched two campaigns to strengthen its home and business loan segments. The TV ads succinctly intend to encourage consumers to follow their dreams and take a step towards improving their lives.

    The film on business loans conveys the idea that Bandhan Bank doesn’t just provide a loan, it also invests in the customer’s dream and helps it come to life. It charts the story of a woman looking for a saree in a boutique. It turns out that the woman is a Bandhan Bank employee who had sanctioned the loan for the owner to set up the boutique.

    The TVC on home loans takes us through the daily trials of people living in rented apartments. It brings to life the compromises they make to comply with the rules laid down by their landlords. The film encourages people to live life on their own terms.

    Bandhan bank MD and CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh said, “There are many people who have their own inhibitions when it comes to approaching a bank for a loan. They feel that their financial background makes them ineligible. At Bandhan, we believe in people’s potential, we see what they can achieve tomorrow.”

    Ogilvy Kolkata managing director of creative Sujoy Roy adds, “We set out to tell real stories – narratives that resonate with the people we wanted to talk to, things that they feel and experience. It was important for the viewers to relate to the characters and their performance. We wanted to assuage the fears that prospective borrowers may have, and push them closer to their dreams.”

  • Madison Media wins multiple accounts

    Madison Media wins multiple accounts

    MUMBAI: Over the last two months Madison Media has won multiple businesses, including Hamilton (comprising Milton and Treo brands); Piramal Realty as well as celebrity lifestyle company USPL (comprising Wrogn and Imara) in Mumbai.

     

    In Bangalore, the agency has won the accounts of ilovediamonds.com and Phaneesh Murthy’s healthcare portal zigy.com. The agency has also won Delhi based shoe company Aerobok with the brand Aqualite.

     

    Commenting on winning new accounts, Madison World chairman and managing director Sam Balsara said, “I am delighted that we have won so many new accounts and it is heartening to know that many of these have been won without a pitch, based on our agency credentials.”

     

    In 2015, Madison Media Group has been on an account winning spree, having won a host of new businesses including Snapdeal, Shaadi.com, Oyo Rooms, Viber, Lenskart.com, Zivame.com, Metro Cash & Carry, Gaana.com, Cricbuzz.com, Amul Hosiery, Bandhan Bank, amongst others.

     

    With gross billing of Rs 3,750 crores, Madison Media Group in India handling media planning and buying for blue chip clients including Godrej, Mondelez (formerly Cadbury), ITC, Marico, SnapDeal, McDonald’s, TVS, Raymond, Piramal Healthcare, Levis, SpiceJet, Domino’s, Bharti AXA and many others.

  • Madison Media bags media rights for Bandhan Bank

    Madison Media bags media rights for Bandhan Bank

    MUMBAI: Continuing its aggressive list of acquisitions in 2015, Madison Media has added one more account to the tally. The media agency has won the media mandate for the proposed Bandhan Bank in Kolkata.

     

    Bandhan Financial Services, a microfinance entity, was set up in 2001 to address the dual objective of poverty alleviation and women empowerment. Bandhan has been the talk of the banking and financing community having got an in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to start its banking operations.  Currently, it operates in 22 Indian states through more than 2000 branches, run by 14,000 employees. It has a borrower base of 6.5 million. As a bank, it will have pan-India operations and meet the credit needs of different types of customers even as offering various savings products.

     

    Bandhan chairman and managing director C S Ghosh said, “As we embark on this new journey, we need to reach out to new consumer across Indian states and we are confident that Madison will help us achieve our objective.”

     

    “Bandhan’s accomplishments are truly remarkable and we are delighted to partner them in this exciting new phase in their life which will make them play an even more meaningful role in the Indian financial sector, changing lives of many millions,” added Madison World CMD Sam Balsara.

     

    Madison Media was in the news recently for handling the media mandate for BJP for the national elections and for Maharashtra, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir and the current Delhi election. It has recently won a host of new accounts like Viber, Lenskart, Amul Hosiery, Metro Cash & Carry, DHFL and Gaana.com.