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  • Dhoni’s Diwali surprise steals hearts in Orient Electric’s festive TVC

    Dhoni’s Diwali surprise steals hearts in Orient Electric’s festive TVC

    Mumbai: Orient Electric Ltd, part of the diversified $2.8 billion CK Birla Group, has launched its new festive TVC featuring brand ambassador MS Dhoni to showcase and promote its Joylite range of festive lights. The heartwarming TVC stages the iconic cricketer revisiting his old neighborhood, evoking nostalgic memories, and spreading the light of joy and togetherness.

    The TV commercial unfolds with an enchanting scene where MS Dhoni stands outside a house in the very society where he once honed his cricketing skills. An inquisitive uncle, unaware of the surprise about to unfold, seeks the reason for Dhoni’s visit. In a moment of pure humility and grace, Dhoni recounts his early days when with his powerful shots, he had unintentionally smashed their house lights on numerous occasions. Just then, another neighbour playfully interjects, asking when Dhoni plans to work his lighting magic on his home as well, to which Dhoni gestures towards the entire community, which is now illuminated with the radiance of Orient Joylite festive lights. He goes on to expresses his gratitude for the neighbourhood that shaped him into the cricketing icon and the person he is today. The TV commercial ends with Dhoni saying “Diwali ki raunak tab chhayegi, jab har ghar se roshni aayegi,” reminding everyone that the true brilliance of Diwali lies in the collective radiance of every home, making it a festival larger than life, where the light of togetherness shines brighter than ever.

    The ad film has been done in seven different languages making it relevant to regional audiences.

    Orient Electric Ltd chief marketing and customer experience officer Anika Agarwal said, “At Orient, we have always believed in spreading happiness, and we are delighted to present our new festive TVC featuring our longstanding brand ambassador MS Dhoni to promote made-in-India Orient Joylite festive lights. Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the celebration of bonds, the spirit of gratitude, and the essence of togetherness. Our TVC beautifully captures Dhoni illuminating every house in his cherished, old neighborhood with the resplendent glow of Orient Joylite festive lights, echoing the message that the true essence of Diwali is only complete when we illuminate every home and heart. We are elated to present this heartwarming story, and we hope it resonates with everyone across the country, bringing warmth, happiness, and a genuine feeling of togetherness during this special time of the year.”

    BBDO India chief creative officer Krishna Mani said, “Diwali is often considered as a season of gifting. What better gift than Mahi setting up the beautiful Orient lights in the society he grew up in. That’s the story of our new campaign. We wanted to tell people that Diwali only feels special when you spread joy and happiness with the ones you love.”

    The made-in-India Orient Joylite festive lights are designed to add a touch of radiance and a sense of celebration to any space. The lineup includes Diya curtain, Star curtain, Ball curtain, Crystal LED Toran light, Ganesh Ji and Swastik curtain, Rosary and Pixel lights, and Rope light. The company is also offering bundled Diwali gift boxes containing different combinations of Joylite festive lights through its brand store.

    The TVC has gone on air on 15 October and it will be strongly flanked by active engagement through digital touchpoints.

  • BBDO India wins the Cargill mandate

    BBDO India wins the Cargill mandate

    Mumbai: Cargill has appointed BBDO India to manage the brand strategy and creative for their portfolio of edible oil brands.

    Cargill has been striving in India since 1987, providing products such as edible oils, grains, and other verticals. Despite a competitive market fuelled by India’s high oil consumption, Cargill has managed to maintain a steady hold on its audience by offering products relevant to a variety of demographics and regions.

    In recognition of BBDO India’s great work on the Gemini 2021 campaign, which challenged the age-old habit of women limiting themselves to the kitchen and never finding time to explore their full potential, Cargill made BBDO India their AOR for their edible oil brand portfolio. Now that Indian consumers are becoming more aware of their consumption habits, Cargill and BBDO will work together to identify contexts and insights that can further help make a positive impact on consumers’ lives.

    Asked about the partnership, BBDO India GM and chief growth officer Nikhil Mahajan said, “The relationship between us has been built on great conversations, insightful work, and the desire to do something more than just an ad. With a unified vision and a common goal, I am certain that this partnership will lead to some great pieces of work that will always find ways to stir up a conversation with our consumers.”

    BBDO India (Delhi) chief creative officer Krishna Mani added, “We are really looking forward to working with our partners at Cargill to write meaningful and impactful narratives for various brands in their portfolio.”

  • BBDO India appoints Krishna Mani as CCO

    MUMBAI: The media and ad agency BBDO India has announced the appointment of Krishna Mani as the chief creative officer (CCO) for their Delhi office. Mani has previously worked with Dentsu and Ogilvy.  

    Krishna brings with him a rich background in advertising, having nearly two decades of brand work that involves many accolades including Cannes Lions nominations at Ogilvy Delhi, and a brief stint at Dentsu.

    Talking about Mani’s appointment, BBDO India chairman and CCO Josy Paul said, “It was love at the first chat! It was instant creative chemistry! Sometimes you just know when you’ve found the right creative partner. Thrilled to have Krishna Mani lead the creative culture and product of BBDO in Delhi. Krishna’s work is legendary, his craft is brilliant, and his focus on where advertising is going is exciting. Together we’ll hit the sweet spot where the media meets the idea. Along with our youthful and diverse talent, we believe Krishna Mani will create greater value for our clients as he pushes the industry forward.”

  • Dentsu India appoints Krishna Mani as executive creative director – South

    Dentsu India appoints Krishna Mani as executive creative director – South

    MUMBAI: Dentsu India, the brand solutions agency from the house of Dentsu Aegis Network, has appointed Krishna Mani as executive creative director – south. He will be based out of the agency’s Bangalore office and will report to Dentsu India chief creative officer Malvika Mehra.

    Previously, Krishna worked with Ogilvy Delhi as group creative director, where he handled some of the biggest brands in the country including Sprite, KFC, Voltas, Honda, Philips, Pizza Hut, and Dabur. With over 16 years of experience, which involves many accolades including Cannes Lions nominations, Krishna is all set to lead the agency’s creative mandate for its south operations.

    Talking about Krishna’s appointment, Dentsu India chief creative officer Malvika Mehra said, “Good work is mostly the outcome of happy accidents – good clients colliding with good talent. Add a new location to the mix and one usually lands a winning combo. I’m glad to have managed to lure Krishna from ‘saddi Dilli’ to ‘namma Bengaluru’. Krishna has done some amazing work in the past and with the exciting roster of clients in our offices across South – Bangalore, Chennai, and Cochin, I am really looking forward to us creating some magical, new-age work together. With my time divided between the Mumbai and South offices, I can see many delightful evenings spent on the lawns of the Bangalore Club with our teams, cracking ideas that make our clients and Dentsu India famous.”

    Commenting on his joining, Krishna said, “When you have been in one place for 16 odd years, it’s not easy to leave. A nudge just doesn’t do, you need something way more exciting, more magnetic. That was what Malvika’s call for Dentsu India was for me. When she said there was a great opportunity to create something new, build something special, I was tempted. When she said it’s about leading the agency in the south markets, I was very interested. (Especially now when regional insights are becoming more and more important). When she said the clients are a mix of strong brands and bubbling start-ups, I was finally hooked. Add to this the support of the huge Dentsu Aegis Network; and yes, the weather of Bangalore. I was totally onboard. I have always had a vision of creating media agnostic communication, and today there’s no better place to begin doing that than Dentsu India Bangalore.”

  • KFC launches ‘Super Saver’ range

    KFC launches ‘Super Saver’ range

    MUMBAI: KFC India recently launched its all-new Super Saver range – a combo of KFC delicacies starting at Rs 99 with a new TVC conceptualised by Ogilvy India. The ad shows ‘President of KFC Land, Colonel Sanders’, floating in mid-air as he introduces the ‘unbelievable’ new offer.

    Ogilvy India senior creative director Krishna Mani said, “A range of your KFC favorites at a price point starting Rs 99 was actually too good to be true, even as brief to us. Therefore, the task was to find a creative way to deliver the incredible but true pricing to audiences. What better way than to get Colonel Sanders to create some magic at KFC Land.”

    KFC India chief marketing officer Moksh Chopra said, “We recently launched our new ‘Super Saver’ range offering both value and variety to consumers, starting at an unbelievable price point of Rs 99/- Though it sounds too good to be real – Super Saver is exactly what you see! Nothing but finger lickin’ good meal at an affordable price.”