Tag: Brand ambassador

  • Steve Madden taps Shanaya Kapoor as first India brand ambassador

    Steve Madden taps Shanaya Kapoor as first India brand ambassador

    MUMBAI: Steve Madden is rolling the dice on Hindi cinema’s next generation. The American footwear and accessories brand has named actress Shanaya Kapoor as its first-ever brand ambassador in India, marking a calculated bet on youth appeal as it deepens its retail footprint across the subcontinent.

    Kapoor, whose style straddles contemporary trends and accessible glamour, will front the brand’s autumn-winter 2025 and spring-summer 2026 campaigns. The partnership, brokered through Reliance Brands, aims to position Steve Madden’s shoes and handbags as tools of self-expression for a generation that treats fashion as identity.

    “Steve Madden has always been a go-to brand for me—it’s where I find pieces that are both fashion-forward and incredibly versatile,” says Kapoor. “I am honoured to be their first brand ambassador in India.”

    The announcement arrives alongside the brand’s latest campaign, Step Into Your Story, which pitches its products as declarations of individuality rather than mere accessories. It’s standard-issue empowerment marketing, but Steve Madden reckons India’s fashion-conscious youth will buy it—literally.

    Reliance Brands, which operates over 1,590 stores across India, is banking on Kapoor’s reach to crack a market where aspiration meets affordability. Steve Madden already sits in its sprawling portfolio alongside Burberry, Versace and Tiffany & Co.

    For Kapoor, it’s another rung on the ladder. For Steve Madden, it’s a wager that star power still shifts product. Time will tell if the shoes fit.

  • Canara HSBC banks on Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan to bowl over life goals

    Canara HSBC banks on Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan to bowl over life goals

    MUMBAI: In a move that fuses cricket, commitment, and couple goals, Canara HSBC Life Insurance has named India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and his wife, sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan, as brand ambassadors. The company aims to deepen its emotional pitch with consumers under its promise-driven campaign: ‘Promises Ka Partner’.

    The New Delhi-headquartered insurer announced the partnership, tying it to values of trust, consistency, and planning—traits mirrored both in insurance and the couple’s personal journey. Bumrah is exclusively represented by Rise Worldwide.

    “Life insurance, at its core, is a promise to stand by someone not just in the good times, but through every life stage”, said Canara HSBC Life Insurance CDO – alternate channels & CMO Rishi Mathur. “Jasprit’s consistency and quiet resilience mirror the trust our customers place in us. Sanjana brings with her a voice of credibility, and connection”.

    Bumrah echoed that sentiment, stating, “I believe that every promise you make — whether on the field or in life — comes with responsibility. Sanjana and I have always believed in planning ahead and supporting each other through every phase”.

    Ganesan added, “To me, being a partner means being dependable — not just when it’s convenient, but when it truly counts”.

    The insurer will soon launch integrated campaigns spotlighting the duo, aimed at engaging millennial audiences, young families, and India’s emerging affluent segment. The storytelling-led initiatives will showcase themes of responsibility, planning, and modern partnership.

    Canara HSBC Life Insurance’s messaging syncs neatly with the public personas of Bumrah and Ganesan. He is known for calm under pressure and she for grace and clarity in sports broadcasting. Together, they embody a contemporary couple planning with intent and showing up when it matters—just like the brand claims it does.

  • Shahid Kapoor joins Taapsee Pannu to put the ‘eye’ in style for Vogue Eyewear

    Shahid Kapoor joins Taapsee Pannu to put the ‘eye’ in style for Vogue Eyewear

    MUMBAI: Eyewear just got a whole lot sexier. Shahid Kapoor has officially joined the Vogue Eyewear style squad alongside longtime face Taapsee Pannu, in a campaign that throws the rulebook out the window and invites fans to live loud, look sharp, and wear their vibe with no apologies.

    In a film dripping with gallery-chic aesthetics and playful chemistry, Shahid and Taapsee bring to life the spirit of Vogue Eyewear’s ‘No Rules Club’—a movement that champions bold self-expression over boring convention. Think edgy frames, eye-popping colourways, and a clear message: be you, all the way.

    “Style to me has always been about self-expression without boundaries. I’m excited to join Vogue Eyewear and to be part of its campaign, that encourages people to be themselves, unapologetically and without rules,” said Shahid Kapoor.

    Echoing this spirit, Taapsee Pannu added, “Working with Vogue Eyewear has always been about embracing who I am — unfiltered and free”. She also shared her excitement about the collaboration in the new campaign, “Together we hope to inspire more people to own their style, their way.”

    From cat-eye drama to metal-cool classics, the new collection has it all. Shahid’s picks lean sleek, with minimalist gold frames and industrial-edge details, while Taapsee rocks bold silhouettes, vibrant lenses, and chunky temples that scream high fashion with heart.

    Hero pieces from the collection include:
    – Taapsee’s 0VO5637SU: retro cat-eyes in bold shades – Rs 5,890
    – Shahid’s 0VO4322S: timeless square frames in luxe metal – Rs 7,090
    – Taapsee’s 0VO5628: floral-detailed opticals with personality – Rs 5,990
    – Shahid’s 0VO5617: faceted frames with fresh colour play – Rs 5,990

    Prices range from Rs 3,090 to Rs 8,290 and are available at top stores and online platforms.

    So whether you’re team bold or team understated cool, there’s a frame with your name on it. The only rule? There are no rules.

    Watch the campaign film here: YouTube

  • Thermocool turns up the heat with ‘Raid 2’ partnership starring Ajay Devgn across India

    Thermocool turns up the heat with ‘Raid 2’ partnership starring Ajay Devgn across India

    MUMBAI: This summer, it’s not just temperatures soaring-so is Thermocool’s brand game. Thermocool Home Appliances has teamed up with the upcoming Hindi cinema thriller Raid 2 in a star-powered collaboration featuring Ajay Devgn, aiming to blitz every screen and street corner across India.

    Produced by T-Series and Panorama Studios, Raid 2 brings themes of courage and justice—values Thermocool claims to bottle into every appliance it sells.

    “We are thrilled to be associated with Raid 2—a film that talks about courage, integrity, and doing the right thing. These are values that we at Thermocool highly admire and mirror in our products and brand philosophy”, said Thermocool Home Appliances Ltd director sales & marketing Tanuj Gupta.

    The campaign is already firing on all cylinders—television ads, Youtube streams, social media blitzes, and giant hoardings have flooded tier one and tier two cities, making sure no thermostat-owning human misses the memo.

    Gupta further noted, “This partnership also showcases our changing marketing strategy, which is centred around high-recall partnerships and more meaningful audience interaction”.

    In-cinema branding, curated contests, and digital content are fuelling Thermocool’s ambitions to lock into the hearts (and homes) of India’s families, especially as the heatwave encourages shoppers to rethink their cooling solutions.

    Devgn’s no-nonsense screen presence dovetails neatly with Thermocool’s promise of robust, value-based home products. With Raid 2 expected to have a wide national reach, the brand is banking on more than just box office success—it’s aiming for serious emotional connect and deeper market penetration.

  • Wider frames, bolder memories-Fujifilm’s instax Wide Evo launched!

    Wider frames, bolder memories-Fujifilm’s instax Wide Evo launched!

    MUMBAI: Fujifilm India is bringing a new era of instant photography with the launch of its high-end hybrid instant camera, instax Wide Evo. Unveiled by film star and brand ambassador Kartik Aaryan, this latest addition to the instax series promises creativity on a grand scale. Set to hit stores from 20 February at an sticker price of Rs 47,999, the Wide Evo comes in a premium edition combo pack with 20 wide shots. Pre-bookings kick off on 4 February via Instax.in and select retail outlets, with early buyers receiving a complimentary designer film worth Rs 1,299.

    The instax Wide Evo builds on the success of the instax mini Evo, offering a Wide format film for twice the image size. It allows users to preview shots on an Lcd screen before printing and can also function as a smartphone printer. Equipped with ten lens effects and ten film effects—including magenta, monochrome, light leak, and colour gradient—the camera enables up to 100 creative shooting combinations. The new degree control feature, introduced for the first time in the instax series, allows precise adjustments to light intensity and colour gradation across 100 levels, making every shot a masterpiece.

    The camera sports a sleek black and metallic finish, offering a luxurious, analogue-inspired design with intuitive dials and a manual Print Crank for a hands-on photography experience. Additionally, it introduces the Wide Angle Mode for capturing broader scenes and a Film Style feature to enhance printed shots.  

    Expressing his excitement, Kartik Aaryan stated, ‘The instax Wide Evo blends nostalgia with modern innovation. Its creative freedom, vintage charm, and dynamic shooting effects make it an essential companion for capturing life’s best moments.’

    Fujifilm India managing director Koji Wada, highlighted the brand’s commitment to innovation: ‘With the launch of instax Wide Evo, we continue our mission to bring joy to instant photography. This hybrid model embodies cutting-edge features while staying true to the classic appeal of the instax experience.’

    Fujifilm is also introducing the Wide format film Brushed Metallic, featuring a metallic-like texture, at an sticker price of Rs 1,299. 

  • indē wild gets wild with Ishaan Khatter

    indē wild gets wild with Ishaan Khatter

    MUMBAI: Luxury ayurvedic beauty brand indē wild, spearheaded by startup entrepreneur Diipa Büller-Khosla, today announced a brand endorsement partnership with film personality and youth icon Ishaan Khatter.

    The reason, according to Diipa is that Ishaan Khatter, as indē wild’s first-ever male brand ambassador, embodies the brand’s core values. His youthful vitality, international appeal, and artistic sensibility resonate deeply with the brand’s forward-thinking identity.

    The campaign launches globally this month, featuring the inde wild Champi hair oil and Dewy Lip treatment—products that have already garnered significant attention in the clean beauty category.  The campaign’s imagery moves beyond conventional advertising, presenting a sophisticated and evocative exploration of self-care. The visuals reimagine self-care rituals with a contemporary minimalist aesthetic, skilfully blending sensuality and strength. The overarching message emphasises intentionality, showcasing grooming rituals that seamlessly integrate effortless ease with inclusive and holistic self-care practices.

    The TVC centers on Ishaan Khatter, presenting him as the embodiment of the female gaze, and redefining male grooming within a contemporary context. The intimate and minimalist aesthetic emphasises texture—bare skin and the Champi hair oil—with the product’s circular bottle becoming a natural extension of Khatter’s persona. These images seamlessly capture moments of reflection, movement and playful spontaneity.

    An elated Diipa Büller-Khosla who launched indē wild three years ago states, “As we celebrate our launch in Sephora UK and prepare for our US debut, we’re not just expanding our retail presence—we’re amplifying our mission of inclusive beauty rooted in south Asian heritage. This campaign is a testament to our commitment to challenging outdated beauty norms.. Through this partnership, we’re showing the world that ayurvedic beauty rituals are universal, genderless, and ready for their global big moment.”

    Ishaan Khatter shares his personal connection to the Champi ritual, stating, “It’s a deeply rooted tradition, and something I fondly remember from childhood, like countless others. Balancing self-care with a busy schedule can be tough, but indē wild has helped me rediscover this ritual. It’s more than just a product; it’s a way to reconnect with myself. I love that these products aren’t just cosmetics but tools for holistic self-care accessible to everyone, regardless of gender.”.

    Hailing from a background rooted in ayurvedic principles through family heritage, and with a mother who is an aurvedic practitioner and dermatologist, it was a natural progression for Diipa to recognise the importance of combining ancient practices with modern-day wellness and clean science earlier on in her life.

    indē wild is a proud Ayurvedistry  brand – a term which has been trademarked to recognise how the brand represents a fusion of ancient Indian wisdom and modern-day science. Its  approach  combines Ayurvedic practices with biochemistry to create products that are both effective and culturally significant. 

    indē wild s journey from a self-funded Indian beauty startup in 2022 to a multi-million-dollar empire collaborating with global establishments today serves as a testament to the growing global interest in holistic Indian beauty practices and products.
     

  • RBL Bank appoints chess grandmaster D Gukesh as brand ambassador

    RBL Bank appoints chess grandmaster D Gukesh as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: RBL Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, proudly announces the appointment of Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh as its brand ambassador. At just 18 years old, Gukesh exemplifies boldness, innovation, and strategic brilliance—values that mirror RBL Bank’s commitment to helping customers achieve their financial goals.

    Gukesh, the youngest-ever contender for the World Chess Championship and the third-youngest grandmaster to surpass a chess rating of 2700, is set to challenge reigning world champion Ding Liren this week in Singapore (23 November–13 December 2024). His journey from prodigy to global competitor embodies the spirit of thoughtful planning and excellence that RBL Bank brings to its customers.

    RBL Bank, MD & CEO, R Subramaniakumar said, “In life,  as in chess, every move counts – and at RBL Bank, we understand the importance of helping our  customers make the right financial moves. Partnering with Gukesh is a perfect strategic alignment for  us, as his exceptional ability to think several moves ahead mirrors our approach to thoughtful financial  planning. His journey from a prodigy to a grandmaster reflects the kind of strategic excellence we aim  to bring to our customers’ financial lives. RBL Bank family and RBL Bank customers extend our heartfelt wishes for Gukesh’s victory at the World  Chess Championship 2024.”

    Expressing his enthusiasm, Gukesh shared, “This partnership with RBL Bank represents a  significant move in my journey. The Bank’s approach to helping customers align their financial goals  with precision and foresight reminds me of a winning strategy. Their commitment to building customer  wealth with stability through innovative solutions shows the same level of strategic thinking that chess  demands. I am excited to partner with an institution that understands that success, whether in chess  or in financial planning, comes from thinking ahead and making wise moves at the right time.” 

  • Sidharth Malhotra named brand ambassador for Maruti Suzuki DZire

    Sidharth Malhotra named brand ambassador for Maruti Suzuki DZire

    Mumbai: Maruti Suzuki India has announced actor Sidharth Malhotra as the brand ambassador for the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire with a teaser, commencing bookings for its highly anticipated fourth-generation Dzire. India’s highest-selling compact sedan, the all-new Dzire is set to revolutionise the segment with its progressive design, segment-first features and unparalleled value proposition.

    Building on the remarkable legacy of the Dzire brand, this new generation model represents a significant leap forward in Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to offer exceptional vehicles to the Indian market.

    Maruti Suzuki India senior executive officer, marketing & sales, Partho Banerjee said, “The India growth story is a bright spot in the world today and this is fuelled by a new generation of ambitious, driven and confident Indians who are setting new benchmarks of success. We call these young achievers the thrivers, and it is for this driven and demanding consumer that we have designed the all-new Dzire- A car that matches the personality and compliments the successful life of the Thriver. To launch the all-new Dzire, we wanted to partner with someone who personified the essence of the ‘Thriver’ in spirit and in letter and it gives me immense pleasure in announcing that we found the perfect brand ambassador in Sidharth Malhotra.”

  • Wamiqa Gabbi joins Softline as brand ambassador for new campaign

    Wamiqa Gabbi joins Softline as brand ambassador for new campaign

    Mumbai: ‘Match It by Softline’, a dynamic collection by Rupa & Company, proudly launches its new campaign, ‘Aren’t We All Girls?’ to honor the strength, resilience, and vibrant lives of modern Indian women. With this launch, Softline announces actress Wamiqa Gabbi as the campaign’s brand ambassador, embodying the values of authenticity, versatility, and empowerment.

    The upbeat campaign showcases women confidently dancing to an empowering anthem, reinforcing the campaign’s unifying message, “Aren’t we all girls?”—a bold tribute to shared womanhood and camaraderie.

    Designed to cater to the active, diverse lifestyles of Indian women, the ‘Match It by Softline’ collection brings versatile outerwear in rich colors, prints, and patterns. With pants, leggings, palazzos, and tees, each item allows for endless mix-and-match styling, providing a seamless blend of style and comfort.

    Commenting on the campaign, Rupa & Company director, Vikash Agarwal stated, “India’s rise on the global stage is powered by its youth, and our young women are leading the way in every sphere of life. ‘Match It by Softline’ reflects the essence of this ‘Girl Power.’ We are delighted to collaborate with Wamiqa Gabbi, our new brand ambassador, whose style and energy perfectly complement the values of our brand. With our range of pants, leggings, palazzos, and tees, we’re confident that women will love the versatility and flair of our collection.”

    Expressing her enthusiasm, Wamiqa Gabbi said, “I’m thrilled to be part of this journey. Softline’s focus on comfort, style, and adaptability resonates with my own approach to fashion. It’s empowering to represent a brand that designs for the diverse needs of today’s women, offering both elegance and ease.”

    https://softlinegirl.com

  • Ofis Square signs Shraddha Kapoor as brand ambassador

    Ofis Square signs Shraddha Kapoor as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: Ofis Square, an Indian coworking and managed workspace solutions provider, has partnered with actor Shraddha Kapoor, as the first-ever celebrity brand ambassador in the coworking industry.

    With the tagline ‘Future Works Here’, Ofis Square introduces a Bollywood celebrity as its brand ambassador in the flexible workspace sector, potentially redefining how flexible workspaces in India are perceived and marketed.

    Speaking on this occasion, philanthropist, humanitarian and Ofis Square’s promoter, Saroj Mittal expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Shraddha Kapoor to the Ofis Square community! Her journey as an accomplished actress and influential personality resonates with the spirit of innovation that defines Ofis Square.”

    “While celebrities have traditionally endorsed commercial and glamorous industries, we aim to break stereotypes and bring coworking into the mainstream through this partnership. With her support, we aim to deepen our market reach, empowering India’s entrepreneurs and startups as we establish our brand as a frontrunner in this fast-evolving workspace industry,” added Mittal.

    Kapoor stated, “I am thrilled and proud to represent Ofis Square, one of India’s most vibrant workspaces. As an artist myself, it is indeed inspiring to see how Ofis Square stands out as a place where creators and entrepreneurs can truly thrive with access to spaces designed to inspire and empower.” She added, “I hope I can bring my energy and passion to this brand. Together, we aim to set a new benchmark for India’s ambitious business community.”

    The flexible workspace provider aims to redefine coworking, marking a shift in the sector and highlighting Ofis Square’s vision for the future of work. Ofis Square also plans an aggressive expansion, aiming to introduce 10 million square feet of workspace across India in the coming years.

    As India’s economy grows, it will be interesting to see how Ofis Square, with Shraddha Kapoor as its new brand face, advances in the coworking sector. This collaboration is expected to bring renewed energy to the market.