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  • Annapoorani shines through Zee Tamil’s creative campaign

    Annapoorani shines through Zee Tamil’s creative campaign

    Mumbai: Zee Tamil, a major entertainment channel, is known for its popular fiction and reality shows that receive strong viewer support. The channel has presented several world television premieres, offering a mix of entertainment that has been well-received. In addition, Zee Tamil has organized various activities related to some of their key programs, demonstrating their commitment to making a positive societal impact.

    The channel recently premiered Nilesh Krishna’s epic directorial, Annapoorani. Aired last month on 23 July, the movie garnered a massive viewership, marking a significant turnaround for the movie which previously faced considerable negative criticism. Featuring a stellar ensemble including lady superstar Nayanthara, Jai, Poornima, Karthik Kumar, Sathyaraj, Losliya, and Redin Kingsleym the movie which follows the inspiring story of a young woman – Annapoorani – did not get great reviews.

    Annapoorani follows the titular character’s struggle as she pursues hotel management while facing family pressure for an arranged marriage, encountering various challenges along the way. Despite its engaging narrative and strong performances, the film received significant criticism during its theatrical and OTT releases. To shift the conversation and highlight the film’s culinary theme, Zee Tamil launched the ‘Parthal Pasi Theerum’ campaign ahead of its world television premiere.

    This initiative invited viewers to support a cause by giving a missed call to a dedicated number during the film’s broadcast. For every 10 unique missed calls received, Zee Tamil committed to sponsoring a meal for those in need through a partnership with the NGO Thagam Foundation. The campaign was promoted through press releases and engagement with food bloggers and influencers on social media, generating positive attention for the film. The strategy was well-received and contributed to a strong rating for the premiere. Additionally, Zee Tamil sponsored meals for 5,000 people through their partners.

    Zee Tamil’s initiative with Annapoorani highlights the effectiveness of integrating social causes with entertainment, turning a challenging situation into a meaningful engagement with viewers and presenting the film positively.

    Zee Tamil chief channel officer Ramanagiri Vasan commented on the success of the campaign, stating, “We recognized the inherent potential of Annapoorani and were committed to reintroducing the film in a manner that would resonate with our audience. The Parthal Pasi Theerum campaign was our endeavor to ensure we transform the negative perception around the film into a constructive and meaningful discourse. The tremendous feedback from viewers, along with the strong TRP performance, reflects the success of our campaign. We are proud to have turned the conversation around ‘Annapoorani’ into something that could make a real difference.”

    Director Nilesh Krishna also expressed his gratitude, saying, “During the initial release of Annapoorani, we encountered several unforeseen challenges. However, Zee Tamil’s approach with the Parthal Pasi Theerum campaign was exemplary. Their initiative was instrumental in not only altering the narrative surrounding the film but also fostering a deeper connection between it and the audience and I must commend their effort, which is reflected in the ratings and audience response we’ve got.”

    Zee Tamil’s approach to rebranding Annapoorani demonstrates how strategic marketing and community engagement can shift public perception, turning the film into a positive topic of discussion and reinforcing the channel’s commitment to meaningful entertainment.

  • Rage + Metal team up to revamp AMFI’s web presence

    Rage + Metal team up to revamp AMFI’s web presence

    MUMBAI: AMFI’s web presence gets a makeover. Rage Communications, India’s leading web services company, in partnership with Metal Communications has recreated and enhanced the Internet presence of Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI) www.amfiindia.com. The mandate to the combine was a result of a multi-layered review conducted by AMFI to revamp and re-tool its website to state-of-the art communications and Internet technologies. Rage Communications, in association with Metal Communications, was among the several contenders for this initiative.

     

    “This re-launch is will provide a single window experience for all stakeholders in the industry – investors – current and potential, distribution intermediaries, industry members and the lay public. The digital assets created, include features and functions that educate, provide data and enable decision making for all the stakeholders.” said Vikaas Sachdeva, CEO – Edelweiss Asset Management Ltd. and Chairperson, AMFI’s Committee on Customer Engagement.

     

    Rage & Metal have extensive expertise in the BFSI sector and their clients include household names from the banking, wealth management and insurance sectors.

     

    Rage, with experience honed over the last 17 years, ensures that online visitors get a seamless user experience while intermediaries and industry members get the benefit of a robust learning and sharing platform.

    “Today’s Internet solutions are not restricted just to the world of personal computers. A range of new technologies, platforms and devices, requires delivering solutions across multiple options seamlessly. Our evolution has been congruent with the evolution of the Internet and gives us the unique skills and experience that is required in meeting the challenges involved in re-tooling AMFI’s web presence to a best-in-class consumer and business facing portal for mutual funds in India.” said Karthik Kumar, Director – Rage Communications.

     

    “With Metal’s deep understanding of Mutual Funds as a category combined with Rage’s digital expertise, we created a wining proposition for AMFI” said Kurien Mathews, CMD  – Metal Communications.