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  • Nestle launches KitKat Moodbreaks range in fruity flavours

    Nestle launches KitKat Moodbreaks range in fruity flavours

    Mumbai: Nestle’s Chocolate wafer bar KitKat has introduced its ‘MoodBreaks’ range with two new flavours and multi-coloured KitKat fingers in fruity flavours.

    The new range of colourful KitKat fingers has a mixed-fruit flavour with vibrant pink and brown colours and Mango flavour with bright yellow and brown colours, which people can choose from to brighten their moods in everyday breaks. 

    “We wanted to bring in some color into people’s breaks and offer a new taste sensation with this innovation. KitKat moodbreaks range is not only visually appealing but will offer a delicious, new taste experience with a delicious, smooth combination of fruity flavors of Mixed Fruit and Mango,” said head – confectionery business Rupali Rattan, commenting on the new launches.

    The brand is also looking to release two TVCs developed by creative agency Wunderman Thompson, with Bollywood actors and brand ambassadors Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra.

    “KitKat has been a true mood uplifter for generations. We all need a break time and again to bring some excitement and colour to our lives. This truly unconventional innovation surely got me excited!” said Ayushman Khurrana.

    Talking about her association with the brand, Sanya Malhotra added, “Every bite of the KitKat Moodbreaks range brings memories of sunshine and mango. The novelty of this product is unmatched. It made me take a break from the usual dullness of everyday and brightened up my day!”

  • Drools ropes in Ananya Panday as brand ambassador

    Drools ropes in Ananya Panday as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: Pet food brand Drools has roped in Ananya Panday as its brand ambassador. The collaboration will focus on initiating a dialogue around pet nutrition amongst the people of India.

    Ananya is a proud dog-mum and is very mindful of their nutrition. Her consideration for pets and thoughtfulness of what goes into their diets makes her the perfect fit for Drools’ brand ambassador, said the brand in a statement. “With ample nutrition and appropriate nutrients in its vast portfolio of pet food and supplements, Drools aims to reach out to more pet parents and enhance the quality of life of their fur babies,” it added.

    “Drools has always taken pride in promoting healthier living and food habits for pets with its extensive range of products that support skin and coat health, strengthen the immune and digestive system and overall well-being,” said Drools’ national sales director Shashank Sinha. “We are thrilled to be associating with Ananya Panday. As a celebrity youth icon, we think she’s perfect for promoting our vision and garnering the attention of new-gen pet lovers.”

    “I understand the part a dietary regime plays in pets’ life and this is one of the reasons I am proud to collaborate with Drools and represent the label across India to create awareness about pet nutrition,” stated Ananya Panday on her association with Drools.

  • Games24x7 signs Hrithik Roshan as the brand ambassador of RummyCircle

    Games24x7 signs Hrithik Roshan as the brand ambassador of RummyCircle

    Mumbai: Games24x7 on Friday announced Hrithik Roshan as the brand ambassador for online skill gaming platform, RummyCircle. As part of the partnership, Roshan will be seen in multimedia campaigns by RummyCircle, spanning across TV, digital and social media platforms. 

    “Hrithik has had a remarkable career which is an epitome of versatility as he makes the right moves at the right time. His dynamism, talent and widespread appeal have made him really stand out. This resonates well with Games24x7 as we are constantly differentiating ourselves by providing awesome game playing experiences,” said Games 24×7 co-founder and CEO Bhavin Pandya.

    The brand will unveil the new campaign #RahoEkKadamAage starring Hrithik via a high decibel television commercial starting 29 January. The campaign highlights real life scenarios where Hrithik Roshan will demonstrate mental dexterity to find a way out of unforeseen situations. 

    Speaking on his engagement, Hrithik Roshan said the campaign highlights that whenever one encounters unexpected difficulties in life, they can overcome it with the right approach. “I’m happy to be associated with RummyCircle and Games24x7 for this splendid campaign. Rummy is a game of skill that requires intellectual acumen, patience, and tact. What I like is that these are the same skills that you need, to overcome the challenges at various points in life. So, in a way, the game is a fun way to build life skills,” he added.

  • D2C brand Plum ropes in Mithila Palkar as brand ambassador

    D2C brand Plum ropes in Mithila Palkar as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: Homegrown beauty and personal care brand Plum on Thursday announced that it has signed actor Mithila Palkar as its first-ever brand ambassador. 

    Starting her acting career in 2014, Mithila is known for a wide variety of roles that she has portrayed in films and web series.  She is also a popular singer. “Being one of the most vivacious and spirited actresses, Mithila exemplifies the girl-next-door image and will appear in key Plum campaigns across digital media,” said the brand in a statement.

    “Plum is a youthful brand that resonates with the confident woman of today. So, onboarding a millennial youth icon like Mithila Palkar seemed to be a natural fit. She reflects Plum’s values of being honest and real,” stated Plum CEO and founder Shankar Prasad. “Our association with her is a step towards strengthening the connection with our customers and reaching out to millions of more women who will emotionally associate with our brand and love using our products.”

    One of the fastest growing BPC brands in the online space, Plum is available on e-commerce marketplaces such as Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa and Purplle and in over 250 towns and cities in India, through 900+ assisted retail outlets, and over 10,000 unassisted outlets, said the statement. The brand recently won the Best Vegan Cosmetics award at the PETA India’s Vegan Fashion Awards.

    “I deeply resonate with the philosophy of the brand and their unique approach towards creating products which are truly good for your skin,” said Mithila Palkar. “In Plum, I have found my partner, which provides an authentic, dependable, efficacious, and delightful experience in skincare. I am truly glad to be associated with them.” 

  • WinZO ropes in Youtuber CarryMinati as brand ambassador

    WinZO ropes in Youtuber CarryMinati as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: Homegrown interactive entertainment platform WinZO has roped in independent content creator Ajey Nagar who goes by the alias CarryMinati, as its brand ambassador. The New Delhi-headquartered interactive social gaming startup seeks to leverage its foothold within the gaming community in India with this strategic partnership. 

    As a part of this strategic collaboration, the Youtuber will generate gaming-centric content that is interactive, unique, and relatable for WinZO exclusively on his streaming channel ‘Carryislive’ and a solo integration on his primary YouTube channel CarryMinati, said the gaming company.

    “India is fast emerging as a critical market for interactive entertainment on the global grid. Gaming is also rapidly evolving and isn’t limited to only playing anymore,” remarked WinZO co-founder Saumya Singh Rathore. “The advent of live streaming and community engagement has resulted in the evolution of a 360-degree gaming ecosystem, which CarryMinati has been at the forefront of. We are thrilled to have him onboard. We collectively hope to further our vision of promoting the spirit of winning and culturally relevant content across Bharat.”

    According to the latest industry reports, the Indian gaming industry is generating over $1.5 billion revenue and is expected to exponentially grow to be a trillion-dollar industry by 2025. Interestingly, approximately, one in every five mobile game downloads worldwide is from India. Ahead of markets such as the US and Brazil, India was the leading country for the first half of 2021, reaching 4.8 billion downloads.

    “India is at the epicentre of a swiftly growing trillion-dollar global gaming opportunity. The country is the largest market for mobile games, contributing to nearly 40 per cent of the worldwide downloads, which speaks volumes about the untapped potential of the social gaming community,” stated CarryMinati. “Considering there is a similarity in WinZO’s and my core competencies and brand values, I would like to create multiple avenues via this partnership to connect people from the remotest parts of the country through culturally relevant and relatable content. It is important that visionaries in the marketplace join hands to discover and develop this untapped industry to build a robust ecosystem.”

    This announcement comes shortly after WinZO’s recent partnership with Ranveer Singh starrer Bollywood film “83” as the official sports brand partner. The brand also launched its multilingual brand campaign in close collaboration with Ogilvy’s global chief creative officer, Piyush Pandey.

  • Pearson India ropes in Vicky Kaushal as brand ambassador

    Pearson India ropes in Vicky Kaushal as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: British multinational education company Pearson on Monday announced Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal as its new brand ambassador. With this, the London-headquartered learning company aims to step up its India efforts and accelerate its growth plans as the global digital powerhouse of learning.

    India is a strategic growth market for Pearson, focused on driving transformational change and digital innovation. Kaushal as the brand ambassador will help the company in building a strong relationship with youth and strengthen its direct-to-consumer proposition, said the company in a statement.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Vicky Kaushal as our brand ambassador. His recent achievements and contributions towards the entertainment industry have made him one of the most popular youth icons in the country. He is an inspiration for the youth of the country, motivating them to dream big, chart their own journey and strive for the best,” said Pearson India and Asia MD Siddharth Banerjee. “Today, the Indian Education system is at the cusp of a digital transformation, and we are certain that this partnership will help us create a strong, meaningful connect with learners, thereby forming a highly vibrant education ecosystem in the country.”

    Kaushal will feature in Pearson India’s upcoming campaign and activations in strengthening Pearson’s connect with the learners. An engineer himself, Vicky has appeared in several acclaimed films like “Masaan,” “Uri,” “Sardar Udham” among others.

    “Today’s youth are innovators, builders, creators, and leaders of the future. They are the hope of a brighter tomorrow and education is the key to unlock their true potential and empower them to rise and shine. I am happy and excited to be a part of Pearson’s mission to promote quality education and connect with young minds,” said Kaushal on the brand association.

    Pearson’s collaboration with Kaushal is a testament to the company’s commitment to continuously evolving with changing times as it enters a new era of direct to customer, it said. The company would also be working along with other influencers and personalities in the education ecosystem to strengthen its digital proposition in the region. 

  • Esprit signs up Ananya Pandey as brand ambassador

    Esprit signs up Ananya Pandey as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: American watch brand Esprit is all set to strengthen its position in India and has appointed Bollywood actor Ananya Pandey as its celebrity brand ambassador.

    Esprit’s India partner AP Group looks to pursue an aggressive expansion plan for Esprit watches in India and the brand is eyeing to regain the market share in the watch category.

    Announcing the association, the company said that the actor’s youthful persona, confident outlook, and positive vibes resonate completely with the brand and made her an obvious choice.

    Founder & CEO of Time Management Services (TMS), the official licensee of Esprit Watches, Marco Sieber said, “Since 1968 Esprit as a brand has come a long way. In the last 50 years, the brand has maintained the image of being the most transparent fashion brand in the world, connecting with the customers through positivity, innovation, and sustainability. The Indian market is very important to us as we do see that customers are always looking for new designs and trends. We are ready to bedazzle Indian customers with a specially crafted range of watches just for them. Ananya Pandey being a youth icon is the right choice to bring on board to re-create the connect of Esprit with Indian youth.”

    Talking about her association with Esprit, Ananya Panday said, “I am delighted to be part of the Esprit community, as its intricately designed watches are a style statement on their own. Esprit watches are not only sturdy and fashionable but are classy as well, which appeals to my design aesthetics.”

    “We have noticed that the Indian customer buying behaviour is not as it was a decade back. Indian customers are always looking for new trends and designs, but now they are also looking for brands with which they can connect on a much deeper level. So, to build trust and a bond of familiarity with Esprit Watches, we chose Ananya Pandey to endorse Esprit Watches. She will be promoting our new collection of watches specially tailored as per the need of Indian customers and priced attractively,” said AP Group managing director Hamza Patel.

  • Euronics ropes in Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador

    Euronics ropes in Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: Washroom automation accessory brand Euronics has roped in Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan as its brand ambassador. As a part of the partnership, the actor would be the face of Euronics brand campaigns for the upcoming year. 

    “We are excited to partner with Hrithik Roshan for our brand campaign that targets the segment of the audience who is more aware and makes a conscious choice of upholding their health and safety,” said Euronics CEO Viknesh Jain. “His body of work that encompasses versatility and evolution, is very much in line with how we operate. The fact that he is an icon, whose lifestyle is aspirational for families and individuals pan India – is a bonus.”

    The brand campaign introduces a range of sanitary ware aimed at an evolved audience base demanding high quality, new age accessories and equipment to foster health and hygiene. 

    “The pandemic has taught us a lot, and maintaining health and hygiene is not just an option, but a way of life now. As an ambassador, my decision to associate with Euronics comes from a personal capacity,” stated Hrithik Roshan. “I prioritise the well-being of my family and all my associates, and Euronics solves my sanitation concerns.”

  • US Polo Assn announces Arjun Rampal as its India brand ambassador

    US Polo Assn announces Arjun Rampal as its India brand ambassador

    Mumbai: US Polo Assn, the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA) retailed in India by Arvind Fashions Ltd has announced Bollywood star Arjun Rampal as the India brand ambassador for its new ‘Play Together’ campaign. This announcement comes ahead of the brand creating a new store identity for all the upcoming stores as a part of its expansion plans.

    As part of the expansion plan, the brand will release the new ‘Play Together’ campaign featuring Rampal and will also unveil the new brand look across its 392 stores in India, said the brand in a statement. “The new stores will have an ‘all-white’ interior with the US Polo Assn brand colours. The signature red, blue & white stripes will welcome customers at the entrance,” it added.

    “Being associated with an iconic brand like USPA is a great feeling and becoming the first Indian brand ambassador is truly an honour,” said Arjun Rampal. “The new campaign focuses on twinning which is a fun and fashion-forward concept that captures the pure, emotional bond fathers share with their children. As a father this is what drew me to the brand.”

    The ‘Play Together’ campaign is conceptualised by WYP Creatives, produced by Karma Productions and shot by Bosco Christopher Bhandarkar and Rid Burman. The brand campaign will be out on all major print and digital platforms from 8 December, said the statement.

    “Through our new campaign with Arjun, we are focussed on expanding the brand reach to the offline and online customer base,” stated US Polo Assn – Arvind Fashions Ltd CEO Amitabh Suri. “‘Play together’ captures the emotional & playful bond a father and child share by twinning their look. This thought is also reflected in the clothes and accessories we offer for both men and children.”

  • Disney BYJU’s Early Learn app onboards Neeraj Chopra as brand ambassador

    Disney BYJU’s Early Learn app onboards Neeraj Chopra as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, represented by JSW Sports, has been announced as the brand ambassador for Disney BYJU’s Early Learn app.

    As part of this two-year commitment, Chopra will inspire the young learners of BYJU’s to learn in a more creative and interactive way and most importantly, help them understand the importance of sports in their lives, said the brand in a statement.

    “While a lot has been written and said about Neeraj’s historic achievement in Tokyo, the story behind how he got there is one that is truly inspirational, making him a great role model for the youth,” stated JSW Sports CEO Mustafa Ghouse. “We have been working closely with Neeraj to identify meaningful brand associations, and this partnership made a lot of sense since he has always wanted to work with kids. We hope that the Disney BYJU’s early learners are inspired by Neeraj’s success and make the most of this learning platform.”

    “As a sportsperson, there is nothing more encouraging than seeing children learn from an early age while getting the chance to instill the right values in them,” said Neeraj Chopra. “In sport or life, learning and training go hand in hand and I hope I can work with these children to get them engaged and more involved with the learning process.”

    Since his gold medal-winning performance at the Tokyo2020 Olympic Games, Chopra has climbed up the rankings to become one of India’s most-followed sports celebrities on social media. Additionally, he has become one of India’s most sought-after brand endorsers this year, having signed long-term associations with 10+ major brands since the Olympics.