MUMBAI: With a career graph like he has, it’s no wonder why Hidesign has taken on Shrey Talwar as its chief sales officer from the beginning of this month. The Nift graduate and business administration post graduate, spent nine years in his last assignment with Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail and exited as national retail & operations manager – Van Heusen.
Prior to that he took a short 10 month job at Blackberrys, which he joined after working for Madura Fashion & Lifestyle for two years plus.
He began his career with Color Plus Fashions where he was employed as an assistant manager design for nearly two years.
Mumbai: Rebooting for a new season of IPL, JioCinema hosted a roadshow event for advertisers and partners that brought the power and potential of live sports on digital back into focus, and showcased the expanse of the platform’s offerings in the coming season. The event witnessed participation from some of India’s advertisers who discussed India’s paradigm shift towards digital and its implications on advertising in live sports.
JioCinema anchor Anant Tyagi helped unfold an engaging session with brands such as Blackberrys and Mobikwik who shared a first-hand account of the transformative impact that IPL on JioCinema had on their respective businesses last season. The event also opened up conversations on the sharp rise in the adoption of Connected TV over the past year and how brands are making the most of it. Participants at the roadshow discussed how cricket on streaming platforms transcends demographics and enables unprecedented scale, thus making it sharper and more effective than traditional genres.
All conversations at the event threw the spotlight on the scope and scale of IPL 2024 and what makes digital the right medium for this spectacle.
Viacom18 sports head of revenue Anup Govindan, “With the first edition of IPL on JioCinema, we revolutionised the market by streaming the league for free, and also set an industry trend where competition followed suit while streaming other marquee tournaments,”
“We are set to witness another staggering season of IPL on digital and hit 600-650 million viewers. The explosive growth of CTV and handheld devices will make it an inevitable phenomenon. This truly democratizes the opportunity for brands across the board to connect with their audiences through sharper targeting and in turn grow their businesses exponentially.” He added.
JioCinema offered the world T20 league last season in 12 languages and 17 feeds for free and received a record-smashing 449 million viewership throughout the tournament, including 70 minutes of average watch time per match. JioCinema is now set for an encore with IPL 2024.
Mumbai: In a remarkable stride towards innovation, WhizCo, India’s premier influencer marketing agency in India, continues to redefine possibilities by venturing into the realm of augmented reality. In collaboration with Blackberrys, a renowned menswear brand, WhizCo has introduced a fascinating AR filter named “Cheer for India” tailored for the Cricket World Cup, 2023.
The primary objective behind “Cheer For India” was to deeply resonate with the passionate Indian cricket fanbase, transforming their way of showing support for Team India. Concurrently, the collaboration aimed to establish a formidable brand identity for Blackberrys as the official clothing partner of this highly anticipated sporting event.
WhizCo’s proficient AR Development team dedicated itself to developing an immersive and interactive 4-in-1 AR filter. “Cheer For India” is not merely an Instagram AR filter, but an engaging game that celebrates India’s love for Cricket. The filter’s first frame lets users feel the cricketing spirit as they hold a bat and don a helmet. In the second frame, they raise a slogan-bearing placard for spirited selfies. Frame three transforms’ users into press conference stars, holding a trophy and delivering champion speeches into virtual microphones, while the fourth frame adds patriotic flair with the Indian tricolour on users’ faces, perfect for capturing patriotic selfies or sharing heartfelt messages for Team India. The 4-in-1 AR Filter enables users to have an on-field experience and showcase their enthusiasm in a fun and engaging way.
This creative initiative reflects Blackberrys and WhizCo’s dedication to delivering captivating and innovative augmented reality experiences that deeply resonate with the audience.
WhizCo CMO & co-founder Prerna Goel conveyed her excitement about the collaboration, stating, “The collaboration with Blackberrys has been an exhilarating journey for us. Our team’s dedication and ingenuity ensured the seamless execution of this AR filter venture.” She further added, “We are thrilled to have partnered with Blackberrys, a renowned menswear brand, and take pride in contributing to their endeavour to extend their reach to a wider audience”
In the words of Blackberrys, “The ‘Cheer For India’ AR filter is a remarkable testament to our partnership with WhizCo and our collective commitment to redefining the way fans express their support for Team India in the digital landscape. Through this innovative filter, we’ve not only aimed to deeply resonate with the passionate Indian cricket fanbase but also to establish a powerful brand identity for Blackberrys as the official wardrobe partner of Star Sports Cricket Live for the much-anticipated Cricket season,” said Blackberrys VP – brand experience Rajesh Sethuraman.
As a frontrunner in the influencer marketing and creator management sphere, WhizCo boasts a vast network of over 100,000 content creators. spanning more than 15 categories and 12 languages. The agency’s foray into augmented reality opens new avenues for brands to enhance their engagement strategies. WhizCo’s entrance into this innovative space mirrors its commitment to fostering creativity and building meaningful connections between brands and their audiences.
In a digital landscape marked by constant evolution, WhizCo’s pioneering venture into augmented reality with The “Cheer For India” AR filter stands as a testament to WhizCo’s dedication tos innovation and its remarkable success in merging technology and emotion to craft a truly immersive experience.
Mumbai: Blackberrys, an aspirational Indian menswear brand that caters to the fashion needs of the global Indian, has joined hands with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) as the “Official Ceremonial Partner” for the upcoming fourth Asian Para Games to be held in Hangzhou, China later this month.
As part of this collaboration, the iconic Indian clothing brand known for the impeccable quality of its innovative, stylish, and sharp-fitting range, will dress Paralympic athletes and representatives of India travelling to China for the championship scheduled between 22 and 28 Oct 2023.
In a glorious press meet on the sendoff ceremony held in the capital city, Blackberrys unveiled and handed over the official ceremonial suit to the attending athletes Parul D Parmar (Para Badminton) and Amit Saroha (Para Discus and Club throw) and PCI delegates. Among the dignitaries who graced the event were Chef de Mission Gursharan Singh, Para Athletics chairperson Satyanarayana, Blackberrys co-founder and director Nikhil Mohan; Blackberrys VP- brand experience Rajesh Sethuraman; Blackberrys general manager – supply chain Praveen Gupta and para-athletes Parul D Parmar (Para Badminton) and Amit Saroha (Para Discus and Club throw).
“Embracing the inspirational ethos of ‘Keep Rising,’ Blackberrys takes immense pride in its partnership with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) as the ‘Official Ceremonial Partner’ for the 4th Asian Para Games. Our brand’s essence mirrors the unwavering spirit of para-athletes who consistently shatter boundaries and overcome the odds. Crafting the ceremonial suit for the Indian contingent is a moment of profound aspiration. We are fervently committed to celebrating the extraordinary journey of these athletes, who epitomize the triumph of determination and resilience. With every stitch, we weave a symbol of strength, style, and achievement, inspiring Team India’s path to glory”, said Blackberrys co-founder & director Nikhil Mohan.
The ceremonial suit designed and meticulously constructed by Blackberrys showcases India’s monogram blending fashion and functionality.
Paralympic Committee of India secretary-general Gursharan Singh stated, ”Our primary mission at the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) is to foster inclusivity and excellence in para-sports. Aligned with Blackberrys’ ethos of ‘Keep Rising,’ this partnership exemplifies our shared commitment to determination, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. It encapsulates our unwavering belief in the potential of our para-athletes and mirrors Blackberrys’ inspiration for individuals to ‘Keep Rising’ through their product innovation and fit. This successful collaboration symbolizes our collective dedication to the spirit of sportsmanship and achievement, inspiring Team India to triumph at the Asian Para Games”.
Team India will be participating in 17 sports of the 4th Asian Para Games. The Indian contingent will compete in a range of categories, including archery, athletics, badminton, blind football, boccia, canoe, chess, cycling, judo, lawn ball, powerlifting, rowing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo and wheelchair fencing.
Mumbai: Dentsu Webchutney, the digital creative agency from the house of dentsu India, has won the creative and media duties for the menswear brand Blackberrys. The account was won following a multi-agency pitch.
“Blackberrys is an iconic Indian brand that has been innovating in menswear for decades,” said Dentsu Webchutney CEO Gautam Reghunath. “We want to bring the best of Dentsu Webchutney’s unique brand of creativity while also staying true to the brand Blackberrys’ legacy and ethos.”
Through this partnership, the agency – a dentsuMB company, aims to create a space of accessibility and style for the brand. The focus is to make men’s occasion wear such as suits & jackets more holistic and approachable, said the statement.
“Blackberrys Menswear focuses on innovation, precision and a keen eye to detail. Our apparel leans heavily on being fashion forward and tailoring our clothes to the needs of our audiences,” commented Mohan Clothing Company Pvt Ltd (MCCPL) director Nitin Mohan.
“We are confident that Dentsu Webchutney shares our understanding of the brand’s ambitions and we truly believe this association will enable us help Blackberrys become India’s first and foremost FIT Expert as well as the most loved premium menswear brand,” he further added.
NEW DELHI: Today, when India celebrates its 74th Independence Day, brands managed to engrave the patriotic sentiment through video campaigns on various social media platforms. Some brands took this as an opportunity and gave huge discounts on shopping and other offerings.
Brands from various categories like consumer durables, real estate, FMCG and others have rolled out quirky campaigns for the day.
Last year brands dedicated their campaigns to freedom fighters but this year the main theme for many brands is saluting the spirit of India’s frontline pandemic warriors.
Indiantelevision.com curated a list of a few such campaigns that have made an impact.
Blackberrys
Blackberrys, launched a new campaign #UnitedWeRise. In sync with the brand’s ‘Keep Rising’ philosophy; this latest campaign motivates the people to fight the obstacle of COVID2019 with strong will and unity.
The campaign encourages people to share their fighter spirit to sail through these tough times and to embrace this new normal with enthusiasm. The campaign is also backed by a special offer through which the customers can become a part of the noble cause of lending support to all the warriors including doctors, bankers, police officials and other safety workers who are selflessly working to achieve freedom from the virus.
Suzuki Motorcycles
The two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, launched the Independence Day campaign, #ParkForFreedom. The campaign consists of a digital film featuring Indian citizens revving their stationery vehicles and requesting people not to step outside their homes on 15 August unless it is absolutely essential. The heartwarming campaign where the sound of accelerating engines is rhyming with the melody of ‘Sare Jahan Se Acha’ song, conveys a public interest message to curb the spread of Covid2019 by staying at home this ‘Independence Day’. The five-day long initiative is targeted at two-wheeler riders across the nation.
MAGGI
Nestlé India announced the launch of “MAGGI Desh Ke liye 2 Minute – Ek Chhoti Si Koshish”, a set of year-long initiatives, across the country.
The initiative begins with a digital launch followed by several initiatives focusing on Swasthya (health), Swachhta (cleanliness) and Sahayata (co-operation) that will be unveiled as the year progresses. As part of these initiatives, MAGGI will partner with various entities, including reputed NGOs to assist society in a variety of ways.
The brand aims to provide for a meal to be fed to the disadvantaged and weaker sections of our population, support 10000 street food vendors come out of these challenging times and continue the environmental sustainability initiatives with a focus towards plastic waste management.
Tata Tea
Tata Tea Premium-‘Desh Ki Chai’ lend support to ‘Desh ke Karigar’, the brand has extended support to the Indian artisan community through a special ‘Desh Ki Mitti’ collection. The brand encourages Indian handicraft in partnership with Rare Planet, a young start-up focused on uplifting rural artisans that connects more than 2000 artisan families across India. This is an integrated campaign with print advertorials, digital, social media followed by influencers.
Nobel Hygiene
Friends Dry Pants – the flagship brand of Nobel Hygiene, specially designed for people suffering from Incontinence, launched its freedom campaign today via a national campaign across television and digital platforms. With Azaadi Mubarak, the campaign focuses on educating people about the problems faced when one goes through Incontinence and recommend an easy solution that is within everyone’s reach. Friends Dry Pants is an effective way to manage incontinence and the product is engineered for both men and women. The campaign will also create solidarity among people suffering from incontinence by letting them know they are not the only ones in this situation while helping them accept the truth.
Snapdeal
Snapdeal launched its ‘Pride of India e-store’ with specially curated patriotic-themed items. It also has products from Indian artisans, weavers, craftsmen, and women entrepreneurs. The move will also help sellers of these indigenous products revive business as they rebuild their businesses after the massive disruption due to the Covid2019 pandemic. The special promotion gives a boost to these indigenous Indian products.
The e-store also features casual apparel from famous India-made brands like Mufti, John Player, Spykar, Cantabil, and Duke.
Airowate
Airowater Private Ltd launched a campaign #HarBoondSeBadlegaIndia through which it aims to educate the people not only the threats of water security but also encourage the individuals to join hands towards a greener, healthier, and happier society.
The ad focuses on freedom from water shortage, diseases caused by water, freedom from plastic bottles, and ground water.
MUMBAI: Menswear retail brand Blackberrys' vice president of brand experience, Ramesh Kaushik, has moved on from the company. Kaushik, who was associated with the brand for over three years, confirmed the news to Indiantelevision.com.
He hasn't yet revealed his next move. Kaushik comes with a dynamic experience of 19 years in the consumer space.
Prior to this, Kaushik had worked with Lixil Water Technology as head of marketing for over four years. He has also worked with Indorma Corp Singapore as DGM marketing. He led marketing at Pantaloons for over five years. He was also associated with Vodafone as well for over one year.
MUMBAI: Menswear fashion brand Blackberrys has assigned its digital mandate to FoxyMoron after a multi-agency pitch. The account will be managed from the agency’s north office.
As per the mandate, FoxyMoron will be managing the digital creative, media, search engine optimisation as well as website maintenance and development duties. This entails strengthening the brand’s digital presence by showcasing their dynamic apparels and building a distinct brand personality.
Blackberrys vice president brand experience Ramesh Kaushik says, “As a brand we stand committed to our consumers, and hence need partners who are common to us in this cause. With a strong belief in good, relevant and useful content, our digital strategy is to break away from one-way disruption and engage consumers in co-created platforms. Just like Blackberrys wardrobe solutions, the heart of our digital strategy is in being ahead of times yet relevant, engaging our consumers in their journey towards success.”
FoxyMoron to us is a right fit since they have established credibility in the industry with their disruptive and differentiated approach, and have in depth knowledge of digital ecosystem. Given our clear focus on content and a two-way engagement, we are confident of FoxyMoron’s high-level understanding of Indian consumer, their tastes and preferences. They are aware of what our business needs with change in focus, scope and what is best in terms of engagement, measurements and sustainable approach,” he adds.
FoxyMoron creative director of north Gokul Pillai mentions, “Knowing that they are in the business of making men look good, it is going to be interesting working on this brand! We not only look forward to building the brand, but have strong vision and values to back the motive. We are determined to align our expertise to steer the brand towards its goals.”
FoxyMoron business head of north Prachi Bali adds, “To be their partners at a time when the brand is redefining itself and to be able to disseminate this message to an ever-changing digital audience is a job which requires a great deal of agile thinking and trust. We’re excited about the possibilities for the brand when it comes to chalking out a holistic strategy in terms of digital creative, media, technology, web and search.”
Blackberrys Sharp Nights, the prime property of menswear brand Blackberrys, gave a sneak preview today of their upcoming event. They unveiled the celebrities who will be walking the ramp for this edition, appropriately themed as Progressive. The unveiling saw bare chested men walk past cheering crowds on Linking Road to the brand store where they were then styled in a formal attire from the brand’s latest F/W 2013 collection. As the men lined up and walked down the Linking Road stretch, they kept unveiling the bus stops carrying the Blackberrys Sharp Nights campaign visuals and finally reached the store to unveil the store facade. From walking bare chested to the red carpet tuxedo look, it was quite a transition for these men. Thus, dressing down to dress up to the hilt was the thought behind the activity. It was quite an evening, with music, lights and crowds cheering on the men.
Through the Sharp Nights concept, Blackberrys has recognized a tribe of sharp men from various spheres of life. The fourth edition of Blackberrys Sharp Nights scheduled on 4th October, 2013 promises a mix up like never before. Themed as Progressive, critically acclaimed Abhay Deol, charming Siddharth Malhotra and stellar performer Aditya Roy Kapoor will strut down the ramp for the biggest ever fashion extravaganza, as they celebrate the best of new age cinema.
To get a chance to be a part of the season’s coolest event, Blackberrys is hosting various activities at their stores, Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/BlackberrysMensFashion?fref=ts and on Twitter https://twitter.com/BlackberrysMens. One can log on to their Facebook and Twitter pages and participate in the ongoing contests to win a fabulous all expense paid VIP trip for two. Blackberrys Sharp Nights (BSN) in the past three seasons, has showcased an interesting mix of celebrities like Arjun Rampal, Farhan Akhtar, Ayushmann Khurana, Karsh Kale, Anushka Manchanda, Imtiaz Ali, Rohit Shetty, Kunal Kohli and Madhur Bhandarkar.
Staying true to its mantra “Go Sharp”, the brand showed the world a glimpse of what they can expect at the Blackberrys Sharp Nights event. Be it bare chested men going sharp with Blackberrys or bringing together sharp men from music and cinema, the brand is connecting to the Blackberrys man who is young, fun, edgy and of course very stylish.
Blackberrys is a brand that defines ‘sharp edged clothing’ with their higher-concept feel. Their cachet of being one of the leading formal wear brands in the India is merited with their tailoring silhouettes and unique twist on style. The brand has evolved since its inception in 1991 with its own individual personality bearing strong concepts that are both perfectly executed and cohesively carried off.
MUMBAI: Brand consultancy Brandlogist that specialises in digital media has won the marketing mandate for officeyes.com, a rocket internet backed venture which sells office stationery and office supplies.
The mandate involves marketing Office Yes across communication channels and consulting them on brand strategy and direction. Brandlogist plans to use a mix of communication including OOH, DM, events tightly integrated via the digital platforms.
Office Yes CEO Siddharth Nambiar said, “We are very pleased to be working with the team at Brandologist in our efforts to develop the OfficeYes.com brand. They quickly understood the key business challenges we face, and have helped us to develop a vision for our brand that we are excited about, and that we are confident will drive real business results.”
Brandlogist CEO Saurabh Parmar said, “It‘s an interesting win for us.Rather than coming back with the usual communication matrix of mediums –approach & spends, we came back with strategies driving certain ideas which cut across communication channels. Officeyes has appreciated us for it & in fact they wanted to get down to work as soon as possible.”
Earlier this month, Brandologist was roped in to handle the social media account by menswear brand Blackberrys.
