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  • Tops ropes in Kareena Kapoor Khan as brand ambassador

    Tops ropes in Kareena Kapoor Khan as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: FMCG brand Tops has roped in Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new ambassador. Tops has also launched a new and exotic range of pickles and sauces based on its survey in tier 1 and 2 markets. 

    With the new product launch, the brand has taken the total tally of its pickle variants to 51. Its upcoming marketing campaign will flaunt the punchline ‘Ab Poore 51 Flavours Mein’ on various visual mediums. This new campaign is conceptualised by Leo Burnett and it features Kareena promoting the brand.

    Tops vice-chairman Nitin Seth said that the association with Kareena has come at a time when the brand is on the cusp of launching a new range of pickles and sauces. “Kareena Kapoor is a personification of exuberance and resoluteness, virtues that resonate well with the values exhibited by Tops for its range of pickles and sauces,” he added.

    Through this campaign, the brand aims to further strengthen its connection with the consumers across markets by roping in a celebrity brand ambassador. To reiterate the brand’s commitment, Kareena has been brought on board as the face of the brand in India, said the statement. 

    Speaking on this partnership with Tops, the Bollywood actor said that she’s really happy to be associated with Tops as “it is one of her favourite brands.”

    A recent survey carried out by the research team of Tops surmised that people have aspirational desires and want ‘variety’ and ‘convenience’ in their options, coupled with ‘taste’ and ‘trust’ as the prime factors, before zeroing on a particular purchase decision. Taking a cue from this, the company decided to leverage its strengths and bring out products that meet the demand of the consumers. With pickles and sauces being the main growth drivers in the product portfolio at Tops, the company decided to launch a ‘new and exotic range’ under both these product categories.

  • Our OTT business is poised for strong growth with this rebranding: Tata Play CCO Anurag Kumar

    Our OTT business is poised for strong growth with this rebranding: Tata Play CCO Anurag Kumar

    Mumbai: The advent and popularity of OTT platforms forced almost all major traditional content distributions platforms to reinvent themselves in the last couple of years. But category leader Tata Sky’s decision to go for a complete identity overhaul, rebranding itself as Tata Play, was a big move signalling a formal start to the overall industry transformation.

    After a 15 year successful run, Tata Sky recently announced a new name and identity ‘Tata Play’ to reflect the company’s expanded business interests beyond direct-to-home services. These include its 100 per cent fiber network that has been renamed as Tata Play Fiber, and the aggregator app Tata Play Binge, which offers content from 12 leading OTT platforms. Tata Play has also onboarded Netflix on the Binge service.

    “Tata Sky leveraged its market leadership in its core business to create an ecosystem of content delivery by foraying into OTT and broadband. We believe it is time for a brand identity that resonates beyond our DTH business. The name Tata Play signifies our expanded range of products and services. The new identity is an outcome of our desire to be future-ready,” Tata Play MD and CEO Harit Nagpal said at the time of the announcement.

    Commenting further on the need as well as the timing of the rebranding, Tata Play’s chief communication officer Anurag Kumar added, “Over the last four-five years, we have seen our customers’ content consumption patterns evolving in a manner where they are consuming a lot more OTT content, in addition to watching TV. We wanted to make use of this opportunity to inform people that we offer a wide variety of quality content from across platforms, whether OTT or linear TV. This rebranding was to position ourselves as a holistic content distribution platform in their minds.”

    The rebranding of Tata Sky to Tata Play was conceptualised by the London-based global branding agency venturethree. Talking about the brief given to them Kumar noted, “We wanted the new identity to be more youthful, fun, and distinctive while retaining the trust and quality credentials built by the company over the years. The fresh purple-pink colour scheme not only stands out in the category but also resonates with the new ethos.”

    The word ‘Play’ was chosen to replace ‘Sky’ in the name because it is easily understood by everyone across the country and also conveys the category to an extent.

    The Advertising Blitz

    The rebranding was unveiled alongside the introduction of new offerings and benefits for customers. And to communicate all of this Tata Play collaborated with Ogilvy India to launch a cross-media campaign with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan as the face for the national markets, and R Madhavan and Priyamani for the south.  

    Ogilvy was tasked with conveying the new identity, features and benefits in a way that entertains the audience. This was achieved through crisp ad films that portray the celebrities as ordinary people bringing out the message through relatable, light-hearted situations.

    “If we are a platform that allows people to connect with entertainment, our ads/communication should also be entertaining,” emphasised Kumar.

    Within three days of its launch on 26 January, the high-decibel, TV-heavy campaign has made Tata Group the third biggest advertiser of the past week, second only to FMCG giants HUL and RB. The group registered a direct entry in the top ten advertisers list at No. three with ad volumes of 1188.69, according to Barc data for week 4 (22 January 2022 to 28th January 2022). Tata Play was the most advertised brand with ad volumes of 672.02.

    The campaign will run on TV for roughly eight weeks until March-end. It will be accompanied by the digital leg comprising social media (particularly Instagram), YouTube, digital advertising, and influencer activity. In the second phase, the campaign will include more print and outdoor.

    What’s New

    Kumar informs that in addition to onboarding Netflix as an add-on, Tata Play has combined its linear TV and the Tata Play Binge products into a single offering that can be managed as one subscription. The company’s OTT app Tata Play Binge, today, has 12 partner apps, all accessible through its single user interface.

    Additionally, Tata Play has waived off the service charge of Rs. 175 for all technician visits. It is also leveraging the campaign to communicate its existing benefit of ‘no reconnection charges’ for customers who want to reactivate their Tata Play subscription.

    Future-Ready

    Tata Play ‘Binge’ was introduced on Fire TV Stick in 2019. It was extended in 2021 with the launch of the OTT aggregator app, ‘Binge Mobile App’. Commenting on the progress, Kumar shared, “We have more than half a million customers on Tata Play Binge which is a fairly good number. The business is poised for strong growth with this rebranding.”

    Currently available only to Tata Play subscribers, the company is considering opening it up for a larger universe of audiences.

    Tata Play Fiber, on the other hand, is a relatively niche service available only in select cities and localities. “Our fiber business is targeted at customers at the top-end of the market who want very-high quality internet with great speed and minimal downtime. It was intended as a profitable business with selective play. We don’t aim to go ‘mass’ with it,” explained Kumar.

  • Kareena Kapoor Khan becomes brand ambassador for Samrat Atta & Flours

    Kareena Kapoor Khan becomes brand ambassador for Samrat Atta & Flours

    Mumbai: Parakh Group-owned Samrat, a brand known for its wide range of daily use consumption items, has announced Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador.

    With Parakh Group’s motto of ‘Growing Together,’ the entire chain’s joint efforts have created a brand that is focused on uncompromising quality and industry-leading retail space replenishment lead times through its coordinated sales and distribution tracking mechanisms. Apart from servicing consumers, Samrat also has a widespread presence in the bulk segment supplying to the gigantic Indian HORECA market.

    “The pandemic taught all of us more about the importance of hygiene even in our own homes and we were proud to see the country’s women taking a stance to shift away from atta grinded in olden chakkis to Samrat Atta in large numbers, hence trusting us with our professional expertise in raw material selection and hygienic & touchless manufacturing and packing processes. Who better to further spread this message of home food hygiene than Kareena Kapoor Khan?,” stated the company director Mayank Parakh. “Now a mother of two, Kareena has set higher standards for mothers in all avenues of child upbringing along with an excellent example of work-life balance. We share her ideology on health and hygiene for oneself and our families and we hope to spread this message out to our patrons together.”

    Parakh Group will gradually roll out a brand campaign with Khan where she will be seen engaging the consumers talking about food hygiene and encouraging them to move towards the trusted Samrat Atta with a ‘Swad Aur Sehat Ka Waada.’ Additionally, the popular Samrat besan will have its own campaign celebrating the home-cooked delicacies, said the brand.

    “Samrat is one of the biggest names in the industry and their range of products are the epitome of purity which is quite evident with their focus on hygiene, health, and of course amazing taste which never falls short in satisfying our love for food, said Kareena Kapoor Khan.

    “The Kapoor clan is known for being food lovers, and so am I. Every occasion, be it about career milestones, family dinners or festivals, it starts with lots of homemade delicious delicacies. It makes me more than excited to be associated with the Samrat brand which has already been an integral part of our lives since decades,” she added.

  • Pepperfry launches Diwali campaign with Kareena Kapoor Khan & Saif Ali Khan

    Pepperfry launches Diwali campaign with Kareena Kapoor Khan & Saif Ali Khan

    Mumbai: Furniture and home products marketplace Pepperfry has onboarded Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan as its first-ever brand ambassadors. The star couple features in the brand’s new Diwali campaign that aims to showcase how great furniture can bring about a change in people’s lives.

    In the fun yet relatable brand film conceptualised by Upward Fall films, Saif and Kareena play a couple that is on the verge of taking their relationship to the next level of commitment, except with a few twists. While Saif proposes, Kareena is not ready to accept because their apartment is suitable for a bachelor’s pad and not for a family. Enters the furniture brand to the rescue and wins the hearts of the most demanding patrons. 

    “We are delighted to have Kareena and Saif on the Pepperfry team. They are a perfect personification of the brand’s attributes. As we kick start this association with our most significant campaign of the year, I am confident that our new brand ambassadors will further strengthen the brand’s position amongst consumers,” said Pepperfry chief marketing officer & business head Kashyap Vadapalli.

    “Through our Diwali campaign, we highlight that the right furniture can help build your dream homes, and we are the best enablers for it,” he added.

     Pepperfry has adopted a multi-pronged campaign approach wherein the film will be aired on various digital media like – video platforms, OTT, social media platforms, and OOH.

    On the new brand association, Kareena said, “My home is my world. Pepperfry’s wide range and designs open the door to help create beautiful homes. We connect with the brand and are thrilled to be a part of their journey.”

    “Pepperfry feels like home already. The collections on Pepperfry are stylish and aspirational. The brand is an expert on everything furniture,” said Saif Ali Khan.

    This Diwali campaign will be present on the T20 World Cup Live matches on Hotstar, La Liga & ATP Tennis on Voot, and UEFA Champions League on Sony Liv. Advertisements will run on popular shows like “Big Picture,” “Bigg Boss,” “KBC,” “Kapil Sharma Show” to target the brand’s TG. In addition, the DVC will air on all the major video and social platforms, the brand stated.

  • Malabar Gold & Diamonds unveils wedding anthem to kick off ‘Brides of India 2021’

    Malabar Gold & Diamonds unveils wedding anthem to kick off ‘Brides of India 2021’

    Mumbai: Jewellery retailer Malabar Gold & Diamonds has kicked off the ninth edition of its ‘Brides of India’ campaign with a special wedding theme song titled #MakeWayForTheBride which depicts the grand entry of brides, the hallmark of modern-day Indian weddings. The three-minute video song features celebrity brand ambassadors Anil Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor along with brides from diverse regions of the country.

    The video shows 13 brides from various states such as Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Bengal entering the wedding arena in a majestic manner, thus breaking the stereotypes and conventional practices. All these looks are captured in an exquisite range of bridal jewellery shot by photographer Avinash Gowarikar. 

    The ‘Brides of India 2021’ wedding anthem has been conceptualised by the creative agency Dentsu India and developed by some of the highly gifted and supremely talented professionals from the world of celluloid. Directed by Kookie Gulati, who has also directed films such as “The Big Bull”, the anthem also boasts of Amit Roy, who was director of photography for “Love Aaj Kal”, along with “Piku” fame Anupam Roy as music composer and “Vicky Donor” fame writer Juhi Chaturvedi as a lyricist.

    The shorter versions of the wedding anthem will be played on television channels and OTT platforms as an advertisement. The full version of the wedding anthem will be aired on select TV channels and streamed on digital platforms. The campaign will exclusively be streamed on digital platforms in the first week and will be aired on television and occupy print media space afterward, the brand said in a statement.

    “The Brides of India campaign is our tribute to the new-age brides and their awe-inspiring individuality,” said Malabar Group chairman, MP Ahammed. “The theme of Brides of India 2021 encourages all to make way for the bride. Because this is her moment, it’s her big day, and she’s here to own it! With the launch of Brides of India 2021 campaign, we celebrate the brides who choose to make the big day all about her. With designs that cater to varied sensibilities of new-age brides across regions, there is something unique for every bride to complement her unique entry.”

    The campaign also features all the major jewellery sub-brands of the Malabar Gold & Diamonds including Mine, Era, Precia, Divine, Ethnix, and Polki collections. As a part of the campaign, the jeweller will also showcase an especially curated range of bridal jewellery catering to the new-age brides at its showrooms.

    Along with the wedding anthem, the Brides of India 2021 campaign will involve a 360-degree marketing overdrive which includes print ads, hoardings, popular social media feeds like reels, bridal look-books, catalogues, product shots and videos, and a dedicated microsite as part of the brand website. The on-ground activation of the campaign includes in-store launch events, specially designed visual merchandising elements such as bridal swings and grand entrance arches. 

  • Kareena Kapoor Khan advises working moms to try the Qubo Baby Cam

    Kareena Kapoor Khan advises working moms to try the Qubo Baby Cam

    MUMBAI: New mothers returning to work often find balancing career and primary caregiver responsibilities challenging. However, millennial moms are leaning upon technology to ease into the dual role of managing personal and professional responsibilities. Qubo – a Hero Group Venture’s collaboration with Kareena Kapoor Khan, showcases how she stays connected with her children through artificial intelligence bundled in Qubo Smart Baby Camera while she is away for work. The campaign highlights Qubo’s key features that help Kareena in managing work and motherhood seamlessly.

    Kareena Kapoor Khan exemplifies how motherhood and professional growth can go hand-in-hand. The actor, along with her partner Saif Ali Khan became second-time parents earlier this year.  A powerhouse of talent, the hands-on doting mother to two adorable boys has always challenged conventional norms to set examples for women to embrace motherhood without giving up their passion for work. She has worked on films, television shows and her radio show, all through her second pregnancy whilst also simultaneously looking after Taimur Ali Khan, her first-born. 

    The 60-second digital film is available on Instagram at:

     

     
     
     

     
     
     
     
     

     
     

     
     
     

     
     

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    The ad features Kareena using Qubo’s Baby Cam to stay connected to her children, underscoring how technology can enable new moms to resume work without any worries. The film brings to life how she has been able to seamlessly get back to work, post the birth of her second child with the help of Qubo Baby Cam- India’s first truly Smart Baby Monitor.

    “New parents always face a tough time trying to balance their professional and personal lives, especially working mothers who want to kick-start work after their maternity break,” shared Kareena. “However, this shouldn’t hinder the way the kids are being taken care of. Qubo Smart Baby Camera is a product that falls in the right space. It is a must have for young and expectant mothers who are going back to work.”

    Qubo Baby Cam and App lets you remotely monitor your little one at any point in time with Full HD Image quality, be it day or night, and seamlessly talk back with crisp and clear two-way Audio. With Breakthrough AI, it instantly notifies you when your baby cries and automatically plays its favourite lullaby to soothe him/her. With the Virtual Crib, you can even mark a safe zone for your baby and get notified as soon as baby leaves the zone. It also allows you to see everything your baby has been doing through the day with a beautiful time lapse video, hence, making it a perfect video gallery of his/her precious childhood moments.

  • ErosNow gets into a mess with provocative social media posts

    ErosNow gets into a mess with provocative social media posts

    MUMBAI: These are sensitive times. Brands and influencers have to tread carefully, almost as if they are walking on egg shells. Streaming service Eros Now learnt it the hard way over the past couple of days.  

    Ever since the start of Navratri 2020, Eros Now – which is part of Eros STX –  has been posting short videos and digital stills from movies produced by Eros International. Some of these  featured Deepika Padukone from 2015's Bajirao Mastani. Kareena Kapoor Khan in her Chhammak Chhallo avatar from the 2011 film Ra.One on Twitter. These were accompanied by provocative – and what could be called raunchy messaging, obviously to evoke a grin from the young who flock to dandiya and garba gatherings. The person behind the push is a young social media executive.

    "Be naughty, sweet toh mithai bhi hai," read a tweet shared alongside one of the Navratri posters.

    Another poster featured a picture of actor Katrina Kaif along with the caption "Do you want to put the ratri in my Navratri?"

    All hell broke loose as a section of  the Twitterati found the language offensive and vulgar and derogatory of Hindu icons and festivals. And the trolls got to work with a vengeance: starting a hashtag boycott ErosNow which soon became a chorus – so much so that it trended worldwide.

    Some even alluded that Ali Hussein the head honcho of ErosNow is a Muslim, which is why the streamer was insensitive to Hindu sentiments. We, at indiantelevision.com, know that a religious slur was not the intent, the idea was to connect with the youth in a manner they talk and joke amongst themselves.

     

     

    But the trolls had a field day.

    "Dear Eros Now, Why have you posted these double-meaning vulgar banners for the auspicious festive season?" asked one Twitter user.
    Others called for strict action to be taken against the company.

    Nevertheless, following the uproar ErosNow decided to pull down the so-called offensive tweets and images.

    And it shared in a tweet where it explained itself: “We at Eros love and respect our cultures equally. It is not, and it has never been our intention to hurt anyone’s emotions. We have deleted the concerned posts and apologise for having offended anybody’s sentiments.”

     

     

    At the time of writing, the anti-ErosNow campaign was losing steam, even though a bunch were still posting their annoyance on Twitter. 

  • Puma signs Kareena Kapoor Khan as brand ambassador

    Puma signs Kareena Kapoor Khan as brand ambassador

    MUMBAI: Global sports brand PUMA has teamed up with Bollywood icon Kareen Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador. With this association, Khan joins the brand’s roster of dynamic women personalities like Adriana Lima, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Sara Ali Khan, MC Mary Kom, and Dutee Chand.

    Known for her dedicated fitness routine, she will be the face for PUMA’s soon-to-be-launched Studio Collection – a low-intensity training apparel collection perfect for Yoga, Barre, and Pilates workouts. Channeling her sartorial workout looks, the collection is sure to keep one moving from the studio to the streets with a practice in style.

    “What I connected most with PUMA is that they have always been pushed boundaries, encouraging women to be their unapologetic self. This resonates deeply with me because it’s something I’ve always believed in and followed for myself, whether in my personal or professional life,” said Kareena Kapoor Khan who has been brought on board as the brand ambassador. “This new partnership with PUMA gives me an opportunity to connect with and encourage more women to lead a fit and healthy lifestyle.  Fitness is an essential, integral part of my life and I truly enjoy it in its various forms whether its Yoga, Pilates or even just a morning walk.  I’m looking forward to everything Puma and I have planned in the coming months.

    Speaking about the association, PUMA India and Southeast Asia GM Abhishek Ganguly said, “Kareena personifies our philosophy ‘where the gym meets the runway’. She is not only an inspiration but is also a true embodiment of what it means for women to maintain a healthy lifestyle while donning multiple hats. We are thrilled to have her join the PUMA family. Through this association, we aim to ignite a stronger women’s narrative for the brand.”

    PUMA’s Studio Collection will be available from April 2020 on PUMA.com, PUMA Stores and selected retailers.

  • Vanesa launches TVC featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan

    Vanesa launches TVC featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan

    Mumbai: Vanesa Body Deodorants has launched its new TVC underlining the brand’s inherent style and confidence quotient. The TVC features its brand ambassador Kareena Kapoor Khan. 

    With Women’s Day just around the corner, the video celebrates the liberating quality of self-love and confidence by showing Kareena confidently and gracefully walking through a glamorous setting, accentuating the qualities that both she and the brand stand for.

    The creative agency behind the making of the TVC is The Shop. Produced by Passion Film India, the 30-second long video is directed by Vivek Das Chaudhary. The TVC will be broadcasted on many prominent TV channels like E24, Music Studio, Star Sport, Zing, B4U Music, and ETC.  

    Denver – Vanesa Body Deodorants director Saurabh Gupta said, “We are thrilled to have launched this TVC in tandem with none other than Kareena Kapoor Khan. There is no denying that Kareena is one of the biggest names in Bollywood today. With her absolute aplomb and élan, she symbolises all the qualities that Vanesa stands for. From glamour and beauty to utmost confidence, she has portrayed all of these qualities through her versatile and multifaceted career. Needless to say, we couldn’t have found a more perfect representative for our brand.”

    Kareena Kapoor Khan added, “Vanesa is a brand I prefer using and also one which I recommend to others. Its range of fragrances is perfect for women who do not just want to smell great, but also feel good from within while enjoying their life or striving for success. It is this combination of confidence and style that I tried to bring out through my role in the TVC and with my endorsement of Vanesa at large."

  • Brand Vanesa ramps up its glam quotient; brings Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan on board as its brand ambassador

    Brand Vanesa ramps up its glam quotient; brings Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan on board as its brand ambassador

    MUMBAI: Vanesa Body Deodorants, the premium fragrance brand for the stylish and confident modern Indian women, has recently signed Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador. The brand will also launch a TVC featuring Kareena to underline the resonance between its premium range of fragrances and the Bollywood superstar.

    The partnership is based on the values of style, beauty, and confidence shared by brand Vanesa and Kareena. Its choice of Kareena Kapoor Khan – one of the most graceful, stylish, and confident celebrities in the country – as its ambassador is in line with its core value proposition and is aimed at driving greater brand salience on a pan-India level.

    Speaking on the association, Kareena Kapoor Khan said, “Women want to feel confident, stylish, and glamorous whenever they go out, be it to an evening soirée or a mid-day brunch with friends. Vanesa is designed to perfectly cater to this need of not just smelling good, but also feeling good from deep within. Brand Vanesa suits my own personality, which is why I recommend it to modern Indian women who love themselves and also love to express themselves in a self-assured manner.”

    Mr. Saurabh Gupta, Director, Sales and Marketing – Vanesa Care, added, “Kareena is one of the biggest movie stars and youth icons in India, and exudes an aura of grace, style, and refinement that enraptures her fans. She is the perfect choice to represent Vanesa, our range of premium fragrances for new-age Indian women, as its brand ambassador. We are confident that this resonance between brand Vanesa and Kareena will also ring true with our target audiences across the country, and will give a big boost to our brand salience within the Indian market.”

    Established in 2007, Vanesa Body Deodorants is a premium fragrance brand designed for the evolved sensibilities of the modern, confident, and glamorous Indian woman. The brand currently offers contemporary and fashionable feminine personal grooming products under its three ranges: Shero, Queen, and Babe.