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  • Truecaller announces hard-hitting campaign to protect India from harassment & scam

    Truecaller announces hard-hitting campaign to protect India from harassment & scam

    Mumbai: The global communications platform, Truecaller, launched a new brand campaign on Thursday to convey an important message. Conceptualised by Truecaller and The Womb, it depicts the true essence of India and its people.

    The films, launched under the campaign, are a humble attempt to leave a mark on the audience with the use of the “laal rang’’ to signify scam/harassment calls. It seamlessly ties back to the popular saying: “Buri nazar wale tera muh kala.” The campaign is aimed at creating a safe space in the world of online communication.

    In a quest to go that extra mile and help users stay away from spam, scams, and online fraud, Truecaller has been undertaking various initiatives in the form of campaigns, working with the government and creating awareness among the youth with the help of cyber safety training. Be it harassment in the form of unwanted/unwelcome attention or OTP and lottery fraud, Truecaller has been instrumental in helping people fight back.

    Speaking about the campaign films, Truecaller chief commercial officer Kari Krishnamurthy said, “Indian culture is very deep-rooted and the practices and customs we follow are a result of strong beliefs. With this campaign, we have not only tried to capture the core of the problem faced by people in the form of harassment and scams but also how it is the collective feedback and spam markings from the community that make such fraudulent calls appear red. I’m hopeful that with the help of these meaningful films, we will be able to further our cause and help create a line of defence against unwanted communication.”

    Further elaborating on the idea behind the campaign, The Womb co-founder Navin Talreja said, “Truecaller has been in India for more than seven years and has done significant work to make the basic functionality of smartphones safe and secure, with a special focus on women and the elderly. Through the consumer work our team did in smaller towns, i.e., “Bharat,” we realised that the product was highly relevant for them, but awareness and discovery were limited. This discovery gave us our brief: to launch Truecaller for “Bharat” in the most simple yet disruptive way. The product benefits both the individual user and the community at large. With this campaign, our intent is to start a movement and make India’s largest community help safeguard each other.”

  • WhatsApp’s privacy campaign ‘It’s coming home’ brings new TVC with star badminton player HS Prannoy

    WhatsApp’s privacy campaign ‘It’s coming home’ brings new TVC with star badminton player HS Prannoy

    Mumbai: On Friday, WhatsApp announced the launch of a new film under its privacy campaign in India. The campaign is focused on message privacy and WhatsApp’s interlocking layers of protection that come together to offer users more control and privacy over their conversations.

    Conceptualised by WhatsApp and directed by Jess Kohl, the second film under the campaign “It’s coming home” features Indian badminton player HS Prannoy, who created history by winning the Thomas Cup title in May this year.

    The film brilliantly depicts the value of privacy and how the team’s WhatsApp group, cleverly named “It’s coming home,” provided them with a secure, private setting where they could not only plan their strategy but also express their emotions in times of self-doubt.

    The film focuses on WhatsApp’s privacy features, such as end-to-end encrypted video calls, privacy settings like last seen, and hidden online presence, which guarantee users the privacy and security to share their most vulnerable moments and life-altering dreams, empowering them to live their dreams in private until they are ready to be shared with the rest of the world.

    The film comes after WhatsApp’s earlier-in-August launch of a global brand campaign that emphasised the messaging app’s built-in layers of privacy protections added over time and how various privacy features enable and empower people to have meaningful conversations in their most vulnerable moments.

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    Speaking about the campaign, Meta India director of marketing Avinash Pant said, “WhatsApp’s mission is to connect the world privately and this campaign highlights the multiple ways we defend privacy so users can feel free and confident with their messages. Through this film, we want to celebrate our national champions who brought home the coveted Thomas Cup and demonstrate how WhatsApp provided them a safe space where they felt empowered to have private conversations even during vulnerable moments because they knew their messages were always protected and secure, no matter where they were. We want to show people the closeness that’s possible with WhatsApp’s built-in layers of protection without compromising on the assurance of privacy and personal space to live your dreams in private until they’re ready to be shared with the world.”

    Commenting on the film, Prannoy said, “Being a part of the Thomas Cup squad was an honour, and I knew to win the title as a team, we had to communicate as a team and go through those moments of hardship, emotional vulnerability, and self-doubt together. WhatsApp was that safe space for us where we could have conversations, strategize and share our most private moments, thoughts and ambitions away from the public eye. Every time I looked at the WhatsApp group name “It’s coming home” it gave me the confidence and fervour to make my dreams a reality. In a country that loves cricket, my dream was to make people love badminton as much as I do and to inspire the next generation of players to believe in themselves and the sport.”

  • Omara Dates announces new campaign ‘pyaar bhi, khayaal bhi’ featuring Amitabh Bachchan

    Omara Dates announces new campaign ‘pyaar bhi, khayaal bhi’ featuring Amitabh Bachchan

    Mumbai: Healthy snacks brand Omara Dates has onboarded Amitabh Bachchan as a brand ambassador. With this association, Omara Dates, which recently hit stores in India with its range of the finest gourmet Saudi dates, aims to enhance the adoption of this healthy food for daily snacking and gifting.

    Their campaign, themed “pyaar bhi, khayaal bhi,” urges people to include care along with their gestures of love.

    Speaking of his appointment, Bachchan commented, “Dates have been part of my daily routine and keep me energised throughout the day. Delighted to partner with Omara Dates.”

    “Dates have been imported into India for many years and we have become the largest importer in the world with almost 350 thousand metric tonnes landing here from more than 30 countries. However, consumer demand has shifted from the value-priced “dry variety” to the higher-priced “fresh variety.” Consumers are demanding the best quality available. However, there is a vacuum in the market and not many brands can promise to fulfil that. This is where Omara steps in. Our aim is to ensure that every household gets access to this superfood and can enjoy the associated health benefits. With Amitabh Bachchan’s association with Omara, we are confident of creating more awareness for quality dates in the Indian market through him,” said Omara Dates co-founder & director of finance Supreeth MJ (Sandy).

    Stressing on the philosophy behind launching the brand, Omara Dates founder & MD Anil Nair mentioned, “We believe that the best things in life are the ones produced by nature and everyone deserves them. With our robust pan-India distribution network through 70 plus distributors, all major retail outlets, airport stores, and all foremost e-commerce platforms including our website, we would be able to make Omara Dates available to everyone who would choose a healthy alternative to their sweet cravings.”

  • Aaj Tak brings social awareness campaign ‘Mera Swabhimaan’

    Aaj Tak brings social awareness campaign ‘Mera Swabhimaan’

    Mumbai: On Monday, Aaj Tak announced its new campaign “Mera Swabhimaan” with its first segment on the channel’s prime time show Black & White by Sudhir Chaudhary at 9 p.m.

    The campaign’s interactive format invites viewers to share their personal stories through self-shot videos of such incidents that happened with or around them. 

    Aaj Tak has also put up a dedicated microsite where viewers can submit their entries in video format at https://www.aajtak.in/mera-swabhimaan.

    As a torchbearer, the campaign attempts to trigger a revolution by initiating discussion on the basic human code of conduct and strives to build a place of pride in society.

    Taking a stand for ‘Swabhimaan,’ Aaj Tak urges the public to come out in full support of this campaign and submit stories for the country to see.

  • Lowe Lintas unveils latest campaign ‘Be Your Best You’ with Rahul Bose & Ishaan Khatter

    Lowe Lintas unveils latest campaign ‘Be Your Best You’ with Rahul Bose & Ishaan Khatter

    Mumbai: HP India on Monday announced the launch of its latest range of HP Spectre laptops with a multi-film campaign.

    Conceptualised by Lowe Lintas Delhi, the campaign aims to appeal to professionals, both young and experienced, enticing them with the laptops’ intelligent technology and new smart features.

    The new HP Spectre comes loaded with intelligent AI-powered features, such as gesture control, auto framing, and glam cam. Lowe Lintas creates entertaining situations through the new films to highlight these three key features. Each film highlights how the end user benefits from these smart features in a relevant yet appealing manner.

    Talking about the campaign, HP India chief marketing officer Prashant Jain said, “The AI-based features of the new HP Spectre line-up are designed to help you thrive in today’s hybrid world. The campaign brings to life three truly unique features. We hope to inspire everyone to “Be Your Best You” as you navigate seamlessly across the hybrid environment.”

    The films show an interplay between two start-up business partners who are poles apart but are always looking to create the best version of themselves. The situations involve conversations between the two characters – Ravi (Rahul Bose) and Kunal (Ishaan Khatter) – with simple interactions that ease into a technical benefit for a reveal at the end of each of the films. The conversations revolve around a senior, experienced businessman and a young, tech-friendly entrepreneur who introduces a smarter way of making perfect presentations using the HP Spectre.

    The sarcastic and witty banter between the characters, which leads to each feature reveal, keeps the films light, special, and yet slightly professional. Despite the light-hearted tone of the films, it remains aspirational and premium to draw in the right target audience of professionals. In a never-seen-before pairing, Ishaan Khatter and Rahul Bose fit the roles perfectly with their sense of humour and comic timing.

    Sharing more sights about the campaign, Lowe Lintas regional creative officer Vasudha Misra said, “Sometimes all it takes is going back to basics. Make the product the focal point of the communication. And that is just what we did. To this mix, Sidhant Mago added characters that are steeped in modern folklore – startup founders. And finally, the casting took these films to the next level.”

    The integrated campaign is now live across social media and offline media with an extension of the same message across different platforms.

  • MPL Sports & BCCI add superfans during the Team India T20I jersey launch

    MPL Sports & BCCI add superfans during the Team India T20I jersey launch

    Mumbai: With the World Cup just a little over a month away, there’s a new official Team India T20I Jersey around the corner. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and MPL Sports, the official kit partner, announced a new campaign called “#HarFanKiJersey” ahead of the launch.

    MPL Sports has launched a microsite called Har Fan Ki Jersey (https://harfankijersey.mplsports.in/), where users can upload their stories of what makes them a true blue cricket fan. By doing so, they will have the opportunity to be an integral part of the jersey unveiling. As the stories get populated on the site, a part of the jersey will be uncovered, giving fans a sneak peek into the much-awaited kit for this year.

    The new jersey will replace the Billion Cheers jersey, launched during last year’s World Cup, for all T20 format games.

    Besides getting a first look at the jersey, users can also get a chance to be crowned a “superfan.” Once fans upload their stories, they will get a referral code, which when used by their friends and followers, will earn them points and a spot on a leaderboard. Rewards include discounts. The brand will also run contests on social media, giving users a chance to win match tickets as well as other money-can’t-buy experiences. Participation also guarantees a digital certificate of appreciation from MPL Sports and BCCI. The best superfan stories will be shared on the official MPL Sports social media pages as well.

    The “#HarFanKiJersey” campaign aims to mobilise the billions of fans of the Indian cricket team, and give them a platform to share their passion for the game and the team.

  • Dabur Red Paste ropes in Amitabh Bachchan as brand ambassador to launch its new campaign

    Dabur Red Paste ropes in Amitabh Bachchan as brand ambassador to launch its new campaign

    Mumbai: Dabur India announced that it has roped in Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan as the new brand ambassador of its flagship oral care brand, Dabur Red Paste. This new campaign is expected to further strengthen the brand’s position.

    Created by Ogilvy, in this campaign, Bachchan plays a double role, that of a science man and an ayurveda expert, where he talks about Dabur Red Paste as the perfect blend of modern science and ayurveda. The execution is both humorous and informative as it delivers the core message in a clear and interesting manner.

    Dabur India CEO Mohit Malhotra said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on board as the new face of Dabur Red Paste. Dabur Red Paste combines the best of traditional ayurveda and modern-day science to offer our consumers complete oral hygiene. Amitabh Bachchan, with his high level of trust, popularity, and credibility, and his unique ability to connect with both younger and older generations, perfectly embodies the brand values of Dabur Red Paste. We welcome him to the Dabur family and are confident that this association will further strengthen the brand and help us build a better connection with our consumers.”

    Speaking on the occasion, Bachchan commented, “I am happy to endorse Dabur Red Paste, a trusted brand from the house of Dabur. We all know the importance of oral hygiene in our health and wellbeing. Dabur Red paste, being an ayurvedic toothpaste, with its inherent benefits, is the answer to this need.”

    Ogilvy India chairman of global creative & executive chairman added, “Working with Amitabh Bachchan has always been an absolute privilege. I’m delighted that we have got an opportunity to collaborate with him for our partners at Dabur. Dabur Red Paste is a much loved Indian brand and has been going from strength to strength. With Bachchan’s association, it is sure to soar to new heights.”

    “The brief was to communicate how Dabur Red Paste uses the power of science to extract the best of ayurveda. And when India’s #1 ayurvedic toothpaste decides to spotlight its efficacy, it is only fair that it is done by someone of stature, someone who the consumers look up to. Thus, Bachchan came on board. The challenge then was to have a script that does justice to both,” said Ogilvy India (north) president & head of office Prakash Nair.

    Ogilvy India (north) CCO Ritu Sharda added, “Dabur Red Paste is the best of science and Ayurveda. Since the benefits were two-fold, we got the opportunity to create two different characters for Mr. Bachchan, one as an ayurvedic expert – gyaan – and one as a man of science – vigyan. Bachchan’s genius has taken the banter between the two characters to the next level. And we’ve had the opportunity to show Bachchan in two never-seen-before avatars. Enjoy the banter as you learn about the amazing benefits of this iconic brand in the most delightful way.”

  • Kia India launches a new TVC for Sonet X-Line

    Kia India launches a new TVC for Sonet X-Line

    Mumbai: Kia India has launched a new TVC as part of its campaign for its latest product offering, Sonet X-Line.

    The TVC is specifically designed to create anticipation for the range-topping Sonet X-Line trim. Contemplating the car’s exclusive looks and flaunt factor, Kia India has positioned the Sonet X-Line as ‘so rare, you just can’t resist it.’

    Apart from the television commercials, this new campaign will also be extended to the outdoor and digital media.

    This new TVC for the Kia Sonet X-Line captures a young, sophisticated couple living in a pristine white world. In their world, everything is white, from the clothes they wear to the house they live in, and even their pets. Except the car they own, which is the exact opposite – because even this young couple could not resist the unique magnetism of the exclusive matte graphite exterior colour of the Sonet X-Line.

    The TVC also highlights all the important product attributes like the exclusive splendid sage dual tone interior, exclusive crystal cut alloy wheels, 26.03 CM (10.25″) HD touchscreen navigation and the BOSE premium sound system with LED sound mood lights.

    The campaign illustrates that the Sonet X-Line is a car unlike any other seen on Indian roads, and it surely makes a statement that will not go unnoticed. Consumers today do not wish to feel bound by circumstances; they always want to establish their presence and unique identity, and the Sonet X-Line aims to fulfil this consumer need.

    Through this campaign, Kia India intends to reach out to customers who aren’t afraid to express their originality and uniqueness among their peers. Kia India’s communication narrative for the Sonet X-Line focuses on its consumer personas rather than product attributes and has the visual delight to break the clutter from the typical product-centric auto advertising.  It has elements that trigger the consumer’s need to own an exclusive product.

  • Spinny launches new brand campaign ‘Go Far’ with Sachin Tendulkar

    Spinny launches new brand campaign ‘Go Far’ with Sachin Tendulkar

    Mumbai: A full-stack used car buying and selling platform, Spinny has announced its brand new campaign, “Go Far,” featuring its brand ambassador and strategic investor Sachin Tendulkar.

    The series of films celebrates India’s spirit of dreaming big and making things happen. The campaign explores how different people go beyond boundaries for love, dreams, and self-improvement. For Sachin, someone who has seen the kind of success that he has, going far is, in a way, going back to basics—an inward journey to meet himself again. Back to the person that makes him who he is, to the source, and to his most rooted version. A part of this is driving his first car, the humble 800.

    A couple of years ago, Sachin expressed a keen interest in reconnecting with his first car. He said, “My first car was an 800. Unfortunately, it is not with me right now. I would love to have it back again with me. So people listening to me, feel free to contact and get in touch…”

    The original, Bayers Blue, was painstakingly recreated down to every last detail in Spinny’s integrated quality centres. Now, as a strategic investor for Spinny, Sachin is seen out and about in the 800, doing things that represent his most authentic self.

    Go far as a campaign is personal and relative, hence featuring different people and their stories to push beyond the comfort zone to get what they really, truly want. Whether it’s a family celebrating a new car and a new house or an elderly couple focusing on a dream they ignored for many years, the journeys represent a very individualistic take on pushing boundaries.

    Spinny founder & CEO Niraj Singh said, “We believe in life and in your choices. Go far. You should be able to buy a car that you actually, really want to buy and that you know would make you happy. With Spinny, we’d go that extra mile, go far at every step to make it happen for each of our customers, including Sachin Tendulkar. His first car would make him happy in a way that is rooted and real, and we made it happen. A car is a special purchase for a home, and our endeavour is to make it extra special for each of our customers.

    Speaking about his involvement in the campaign, Tendulkar said, “A car to me is more than just a mode of travel. It’s my second home, my co-passenger on the journey as one explores life and goes places. Our car reflects us and sometimes complements our personality. It was therefore very special when Squad Spinny re-created my first car. The team had put in a lot of effort and gone to great lengths to bring back special memories of my first car. Spinny values the emotions behind car ownership and strives to provide an experience with timeless values of trust, transparency, and integrity.”

    The campaign will run on digital platforms along with a strong presence across TV, radio, OOH and OTT platforms. It will also be aired during the Asia Cup 2022 on Disney+Hotstar and StarSports.

  • Housing.com announces new ad campaign ‘ Parr…se Perfect’

    Housing.com announces new ad campaign ‘ Parr…se Perfect’

    Mumbai: Housing.com announced the launch of its latest TV and digital advertising campaign, “Parr…se Perfect.”

    With this new campaign, the company acknowledges that home buyers/renters or homeowners may end up not making a final decision to rent, buy, or sell for a variety of unique and personal reasons.

    The series of four ads was created by advertising firm McCann Erickson and is aimed at reaching over 100 million impressions, according to a statement from Housing.com.

    Housing.com, PropTiger.com, and Makaan.com Group CEO Dhruv Agarwala said, “We are really excited about our new ad campaign that captures the ethos on which Housing.com has been built—to facilitate the search and discovery for everyone till they find their perfect home. Our brand aspires to be a part of the consumer’s journey and provides them with maximum options so that they don’t have to settle for anything less than perfect.”

    With a clever word-play on the Hindi word Parr (which means “but,” referring to the many doubts that arise in the minds of anyone dealing with the question of property sale and purchase) in its slogan “Parr… se Perfect,” the Housing.com ad campaign showcases the real estate company’s basic principle of providing the maximum choices for homebuyers, owners, and tenants.

    Housing.com, PropTiger.com, and Makaan.com chief growth and marketing officer Snehil Gautam said,  “Through our brand-new ad campaign, we plan to send across a message to our audience that it is okay to have doubts when it comes to buying, selling, or renting a home. We all have doubts, and we shouldn’t bury them. At Housing.com, we are celebrating even the smallest of doubts as we are committed to providing maximum property options to home seekers and maximum customers to sellers and landlords.”

    Housing.com’s 360-degree campaign will help the company leverage high-impact TV, digital, and OTT platforms to capture more eyeballs with a blended media strategy.

    The campaign will be featured on live cricket and prime-time TV shows such as the T20 World Cup, Asia Cup, India vs Australia series, The Kapil Sharma Show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Indian Idol, Superstar Singer, and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, as well as social media for a multiplier effect.