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  • Godrej Enterprises unfurls a new group brand identity

    Godrej Enterprises unfurls a new group brand identity

    MUMBAI: It’s brand refresh time. First there was the Tata group’s Jaguar which went in for a totally new logo and brand identity. Now it’s the turn of the diversified engineering and design-led conglomerate,  Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG) to unveil a brand new identity.

    Not totally brand new. For the cursive logo has been retained, reminiscent of the founder Pirojsha Godrej’s signature.  However, gone are the three colours of yesteryear and only a striking colour purple has been introduced in the logo, signifying the  brand’s commitment to quality and trust.

    The colour purple brings in a strong sense of dynamism and confidence and symbolises GEG’s ambition to lead with sustainable, design led innovation and engineering excellence. The shift from three colours to a single colour allows for greater consistency and synergy across its businesses.

    The new visual identity honours GEG’s rich legacy , says a press release, while embodying its commitment to actively participate in the building of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 through design-led innovation, enhancing consumer experience and shaping preferences for sustainable choices.

    Godrej Enterprises Group new brand film still

    “The key to our sustained growth has been our ability to always remain relevant to India’s development needs and the brand refresh reflects our quest to continually reinvent ourselves. Our aspiration is to unlock greater value for customers by delivering solutions and experiences that positively impact lives. And while our core remains rooted in high quality and complex engineering, our brand must remain dynamic and meet the aspirations of our customers.” said GEG  chairman &  managing director Jamshyd Godrej.

    Added  GEG executive  director Nyrika Holkar: “The new brand identity is more than just a change of colour, it embodies dynamism and blends authenticity with our ambition to redefine consumer experiences by leveraging design led innovation and service differentiation. It also reflects a shift in GEG’s ‘consumer first’ businesses to include a more premium offering that reflects changing customer aspirations and in our ‘Nation First’ businesses to provide more cutting-edge engineering solutions which showcase India’s prowess on a global scale.”

    The new brand film starts with a call out to the first product of the Group – the iconic springless lock. The campaign celebrates the spirit of curiosity, creative problem solving, and a never-say-die attitude best demonstrated by children who question everything and are always resourceful enough to find a solution. Over the last 127 years, GEG has consistently reinvented itself to remain relevant to the evolving socio and economic context in India and globally. This commitment to reimagining possibilities and relentlessly pushing boundaries has enabled the brand to “unlock new worlds.”

    To watch the new brand film click here: Godrej Enterprises Group

  • Zing revamps brand strategy and channel packaging to appeal to Gen Z

    Zing revamps brand strategy and channel packaging to appeal to Gen Z

    Mumbai: Youth entertainment channel Zing has unveiled a new logo, channel packaging, brand ambassador and campaign. The channel has roped in Siddhant Chaturvedi to drive its campaign messaging aimed towards Gen Z audiences.

    “Zing’s brand purpose stems from Gen Z’s feeling of perpetually not being understood, commonly expressed by them as ‘aap nahi samjhoge’,” said the statement.

    Zing’s revamped programming includes music slots that showcase Punjabi, Indie-Pop, foot-tapping party songs as well as evergreen hits. It will also bring popular Korean Dramas in Hindi for its young viewers. The channel is set to launch the 13th season of their popular show Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya that has completed 12 seasons in eight years. Also, returning will be the new season of Zing’s gamified chat show Game On which features popular cricketers. The first season featured elite cricketers like Yuvraj Singh, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Shikhar Dhawan amongst others. Zing is planning to launch an exciting line-up of digital-first content.

    “Zing is India’s foremost youth entertainment channel and we pride ourselves on having our finger on the viewer’s pulse,” said Zing, &TV and Big Magic chief cluster officer Vishnu Shankar. “Our extensive interactions with youth across metros and tier 1 and tier 2 cities revealed a common grouse – ‘Koi nahin samajhta hummein’; we are expected to understand without being understood. This feeling led us to our brand purpose and the latest campaign wherein we highlighted some of the key moments where they feel ignored or misunderstood. At Zing, we wish to create a mahaul where the youth feel this is truly my space, my vibe, my tribe.”

    “In India, Gen Z comprises the largest population segment and with our new identity we want to reinforce that we are an extension of their tribe,” said chief channel officer – music cluster Arghya Roy Chowdhary. “We are a channel that mirrors their life and lets them be themselves. With our new positioning in place, all we needed was the right brand ambassador, and given his personality, swag, and ability to connect with the youth, there is no one better than Siddhant Chaturvedi. He is the perfect brand fit! With the campaign kicking off this week we can’t wait for our viewers to experience the all-new Zing.”

    “The aspect of Gen Z not being understood is very real and I felt the same while starting out,” said Siddhant Chaturvedi. “It was my tribe that helped me keep my head in the game through that phase which is why I instantly connected with Zing’s campaign. It’s great that youth have a safe space that celebrates and vibes with them. My own introduction to the world of music was through Zing which makes this partnership even more personal and I’m super excited to be a part of Zing’s tribe!”

    Zing will kick start its campaign on 25 May with the launch of the brand film featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi.

  • Finolex Cables unveils a new marketing campaign

    Finolex Cables unveils a new marketing campaign

    Mumbai: Finolex Cables Limited has announced Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani as its brand ambassadors along with a brand refresh and the launch of a 360-degree campaign.

    The new campaign is called ‘No Stress. Finolex’ will showcase the brand’s diverse product range of ceiling fans, LED lights along with electric cables and wires in three TVCs featuring the two actors.

    “Driven by a set of timeless values and a contemporary vision, Finolex Cables has always provided quality products to its customers, which we will continue to do with our refreshed brand mantra of ‘Xceeds Xpectations’,” said Finolex Cables executive chairman Deepak Chhabria. “Our growth in the FMEG segment is a testimony of our unparalleled understanding of the discerning needs of the customer. With a diverse product portfolio range and a robust distribution network, we aim to carry forward our cables and wires legacy and become the number one destination for all FMEG products in the country.”

    “There is a rising awareness among the new age consumers about safe, smart and stress-free home solutions,” said Finolex Cables president sales and marketing Amit Mathur. “Our dedication and passion in making our customer’s life Stress Free has resulted in designing our products to be feasible and dependable. The new campaign reiterates this purpose and our promise to go beyond customer expectations by providing them with reliable and innovative electrical solutions. We are delighted to have Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani, two of the most promising and talented young actors of the film industry, to be the face of the brand and help further strengthen the brand’s connect with its customers.”

    “I am pleased to be associated with Finolex Cables, a brand that has quality products, diversified product portfolio and a strong market presence,” said Kartik Aaryan. “The new campaign being relatable and refreshing, resonates with my personality and is in sync with today’s youthful mindset.”

    “I am glad to represent a brand with such a positive and deep-rooted Indian legacy,” said Kiara Advani. “While there is constant innovation and new designs, the quality is never compromised and I’m elated to be part of something that represents such consistency.”

    The ‘No Stress. Finolex’ campaign will roll out in the second week of May and will reach the audience through traditional and new age mediums including the brands digital channels. The 360-degree campaign will showcase multiple aspects of the brands positioning and product portfolio and will have renditions on television, radio, digital, BTL and OOH platforms.

  • Mirror Now unveils new visual identity and content formats

    Mirror Now unveils new visual identity and content formats

    Mumbai: News channel Mirror Now has refreshed its visual identity and introduced a new programming lineup with five primetime shows. The channel will have anchors Heena Gambhir, Tamanna Inamdar, Afrida Rahman Ali, Griha Atul, and Archana Solanki on its new shows.

    The new programming comprises “Mirror Metro” at 6 p.m. which offers a national perspective on top news from metro cities. “The Big Focus” at 7 p.m brings to focus the bigger picture by presenting a well-researched context and comprehensive perspective on top stories of the day. “The Urban Debate” at 8 p.m, Mirror Now’s flagship show that demands accountability from powers that can drive improvement for citizens. “The Nation Tonight” at 9 p.m, a one-hour show that declutters the daily news to present top stories of the day, with insights from experts, and “Beyond The Headline” at 10 p.m, presented in an explainer format showcases an in-depth analysis of the big stories of each day.

    “To further sharpen our edge and as a step to strengthen our resolve, we have been working behind the scenes for the last six months, to refresh our formats and content engine and optimise our focus,” said the statement. “The culmination of all that is the “new and improved” Mirror Now that we are happy and proud to present. In its new avatar, Mirror Now offers viewers an augmented news viewing experience. Infused with vibrancy and freshness, the channel overhauls its on-air look with a relatable and upgraded colour palette and modernized typography that goes with the dynamism of the content. The channel introduces a new colour ‘teal’ to its visual design to reflect its young and contemporary approach, besides retaining the colours, black, white and red denoting importance, urgency and current news. The clean and efficient design presents an agile, positive and adaptable outlook to the channel with minimal distractions, enabling viewers to effortlessly focus their attention.”

    “Since inception, Mirror Now has defined the norms and re-written the rules for viewer-centric journalism by covering issues that eventually proved critical for materializing positive impact,” said Mirror Now editor Nikunj Garg. “With its new visual identity and content line-up, the channel challenges the status quo and pushes authorities & powers that be for ensuring a better life that every hard-working, tax-paying urban Indian deserves. Going behind the news and bringing truth to the fore in an era where competing for agenda-driven narratives are being peddled in the public domain, Mirror in the coming days will be the destination of the thinking Indian.”

  • Romedy Now steps into a new avatar, undergoes a brand refresh

    Romedy Now steps into a new avatar, undergoes a brand refresh

    MUMBAI: Romedy Now, India’s No.1 English Entertainment channel has unveiled a refreshed brand identity with the introduction of originals, new shows and movie premieres. The channel unveiled its refreshed identity with its first original show The Love Laugh Live Show.

    The refreshed Romedy Now infuses ‘Happy in Life’ quotient, while retaining the channel’s core premise of Love. Laugh. Live that will continue to guide the essence of the brand.  With the added 'happiness quotient' and engaging storytelling, interweaved with a whole new look & feel across originals, new shows and movie premieres, the brand persona of Romedy Now broadens the emotional spectrum, from being happy in love to being happy in life. Bringing excitement and liveliness on screen, Romedy Now adds bright red and blue to its overall colour pallet and introduces a touch of asymmetry in the logo with the tilted ‘E’ that represents a ‘wink’. The new packaging reflects happiness, vibrancy, fun and quirkiness that is symbolic of the channel’s refreshed identity.

    Talking about the brand's new identity, Vivek Srivastava, President – Strategy and Business Head – English Entertainment Cluster said, “Romedy Now in its new avatar resets the dial with re-energized content to offer viewers an unparalleled and complete English Entertainment viewing experience. Our foray into original content is a testament of our commitment to offer an engaging, real and distinctively entertaining array of content to complement the viewer’s evolving consumption patterns. The Love Laugh Live Show marks our debut in originals and will explore various categories across travel, food, beauty & lifestyle, bringing 2 exciting shows a quarter to the viewers. I’m confident that with the refreshed identity, Romedy Now will continue to be the loved brand by our viewers.’’

    The refreshed avatar of Romedy Now strengthens the brand promise – Love. Laugh. Live with marquee shows and films. Featuring exclusively on Romedy Now are award-winning shows like 30 Rock, Parks & Recreationand Wahlburgers and ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’, which will make a comeback with its latest season. 

    Complemented by the foray into original programming, this repertoire is designed to appeal to a wider range of audiences while making the viewing experience richer and more immersive. The first original on the channel, The Love Laugh Live Show indulges in cosy conversations with India’s favourite celebrities, giving a peak into the unexplored ‘Romedy’ side of their life. The show hosted by Faye D’Souza will air every Saturday at 9pm on Romedy NOW and also be available for viewers on Sony LIV.
     

  • Star Pravah chalks out marketing strategy to promote new look

    Star Pravah chalks out marketing strategy to promote new look

    MUMBAI: The blue has given away to silver with a red streak and that is how Star Pravah aims to align itself with its parent network Star India. Starting 3 February, the channel came up with a fresh look with a new logo, tagline and a completely different philosophy.

     

    The new tagline ‘Swapnanna Pankh Nave’ (dreams have new wings) is to indicate that the focus is shifting towards a younger female audience. Three new shows launched are also promoting its new philosophy that of encouraging modern young Maharashtrian women to channelise their dreams. “The fiction shows we are coming up with talk about individualism of women. They aren’t regular saas bahu shows. Our story characters will support the tagline,” says Star Pravah creative head Jayesh Patil. The current shows are also going to have tweaks introduced soon to suit the younger CS 15+ SEC A B C audiences as opposed to the earlier universal audience.

     

    The three new shows are Be Dune Daha (produced by Dashmi creations), Lagori Maitri (Endemol India) and The Supriya Sachin show- Jodi Tujhi Majhi (produced by Sachin Pilgaonkar). More shows are slated for a mid April launch. Lagori Maitri has replaced Swapnanchya Palikadle at 8:00 pm while the latter has been shifted to 6:30 pm due to stagnant ratings. Be Dune Daha at 9:00pm has replaced Ambat God which has been taken off air. “We are looking to target a slightly more upscale audience. We have also altered the broadcast design by bringing in different visual grammar and stay away from the traditional way of storytelling,” says Star Pravah channel head Prem Kamath.

     

    Promotions of the new look have already begun in its marketing campaign and will run till mid next week. The focus of the campaign, created majorly by an in-house team, is outdoor and TV and not the usual print medium. Both BTL and ATL activities have been used across Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and Nagpur for which sources say Rs 5 crore has been spent. “Given the exposure on TV, print wasn’t bringing additional reach,” says Kamath.

     

    ATL activities involve promoting it predominantly on Star Pravah and network channels as well as some other Marathi news channels like IBN Lokmat, ABP Majha and TV9 Maharashtra. Outdoor promotion is focussed in metros and 1 million plus towns in Marathi localities tipping more towards using stations than hoardings. An OBD service has been created inviting people to sample their new shows by making telephonic calls to them which will have recorded voices of the protagonists.

     

    The BTL campaign specifically involves a Mentorship Programme that will begin by 1 March for women who have dreams to achieve something in various fields. Five women from various cities will be selected after a round of entries. They will be brought to Mumbai for a day and given training by mentors from the profession they want to enter. The TG for this outdoor activity is women in the age group 18 to 34 years, both single as well as married. The first edition of this month long activity will be telecast somewhere in April. The radio medium will be used to call out entries for this event.

     

    Although the channel was aiming to refresh itself some time ago, it only took complete shape now. Soon, old shows will be giving way to new, modern and younger shows. Seems like even the regional channels are looking to tap the youth quotient of the country.