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  • Federal Bank’s AI Onam wishes win hearts

    Federal Bank’s AI Onam wishes win hearts

    MUMBAI: When petals fall from the cloud, you know Onam has gone digital. This festive season, Federal Bank, in partnership with Hogarth, turned tradition into a tech-powered celebration, swapping generic greetings for personalised, AI-driven messages that felt anything but robotic.

    Using WPP’s AI tools and immersive tech from 8th Wall, the campaign let customers scan a simple QR code on posters, print or metro ads, and suddenly find themselves showered with virtual petals, greeted by a Kathakali dancer, or hearing the familiar trumpet of a vallam kali. And instead of a faceless message, it came directly from their own branch manager: part banker, part digital storyteller.

    “This Onam, we wanted to bring plug-and-play joy into people’s homes,” said Federal Bank, cmo, M V S Murthy. “Technology is at its best when it strengthens culture and community, not when it overshadows them.”

    Thousands of bespoke greetings were shared across Kerala and beyond, with customers responding with joy, nostalgia, and even surprise. For many in the diaspora, the greeting felt like a piece of home arriving at their phone.

    For Hogarth India, ceo, Karthik Nagarajan, the idea was simple: “We’re moving from creating content to crafting experiences. Tech should feel human, not heavy,” he noted.

    Backed by AI-assisted motion design, the experience was fully browser-based, no app required, making it as seamless as it was striking. Social chatter followed quickly, with younger audiences latching onto the novelty and sharing the moments widely.

    As WPP, global vp of Immersive tech & AI, Dale Imerman, summed it up, “This is India showing how creativity and technology can amplify cultural connection at scale.”

    For many, this year Onam didn’t just come home, it came alive on their screens. 

  • Vidya Balan brings swagger to savings in Federal Bank’s latest push

    Vidya Balan brings swagger to savings in Federal Bank’s latest push

    MUMBAI: In a world where banks shout about interest rates and product features, Federal Bank is whispering something far more stylish: save, but make it smart.

    Enter Vidya Balan—actor, brand ambassador, and now, savings guru. In the newly launched ‘Savings Ki Vidya’ campaign, she serves up daily financial wisdom with a side of sass, showing that even small savings can be swanky.

    The witty, slice-of-life films ditch jargon for charm, tapping into those blink-and-you-miss-it moments where we splurge instead of stashing. Backed by the bank’s emotional tagline “Rishta aap se hai, sirf app se nahi”, the campaign doesn’t push a product—it sells a mindset.

    No rate wars here. Just a sharp reminder that being money-wise doesn’t mean being boring.

    Designed as a 360-degree campaign, it spans TV, digital, print, OOH and even on-ground branch activations, with versions in multiple languages. A peppy original soundtrack—think more street than spreadsheet—keeps the vibe playful yet pointed.

    Speaking on the campaign, Federal Bank CMO M V S Murthy said, “‘Savings Ki Vidya’ moves the spotlight to conscious financial choices and long-term relationships. It’s a move away from transactional conversations and toward owning the act of saving itself. Opening a savings account with Federal Bank isn’t just a product decision—it’s an enabler. This campaign gives us a flexible, long-term platform to amplify various facets of our savings narrative. You can’t miss Vidya for a moment in this warm, witty, and winning narrative. The campaign reflects Federal Bank’s essence, ‘Rishta Aap Se Hai Sirf App Se Nahi,’ and draws on the strength of the Bank’s team and our ability to deliver service excellence—this is the calling card to opening accounts with the Bank.”

    Balan, who also happens to be a Federal Bank customer, shared, “Federal Bank is maxing the potential of working with me as their ambassador. The witty word play around my name is almost serendipitous given that knowledge helps us make smart choices that lead to prosperity and it’s the everyday moments that make this campaign relatable. A simple storyline which reinforces that those who care about us look out for us. I’ve experienced the Federal Bank ethos of Human at the Core and Digital to the Fore firsthand when I opened an account with them which showed me that they mean it when they say, ‘Rishta Aap Se Hai, Sirf App Se Nahi.’”

    Ogilvy senior creative director Rohit Dubey added, “Savings are the soul of banking. With these films, we wanted to bring that habit alive—not with lectures, but through life’s little moments. Whether it’s planning a party or dodging impulse buys, we believe Vidya’s everyday wisdom can help the country rediscover the joy of saving. And what better partner to do it with than a bank that’s built on relationships. Federal Bank.”

    As banks battle it out for deposits in a cluttered digital bazaar, Federal Bank is cutting through with charm, not charts. With Balan as the face of financial sensibility, saving just got a makeover.

    Move over fintech flash. This is old-school sensibility, dressed in modern swag.

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  • Federal Bank recreates their sonic identity for this World Music Day

    Federal Bank recreates their sonic identity for this World Music Day

    Mumbai: Federal Bank, a pioneer in digital banking, proudly announces the launch of its captivating corporate anthem for this World Music Day, a harmonious blend of technology and human spirit. This anthem, performed by a talented ensemble of employees collaborating from various branches and offices from across the country.

    The corporate anthem, an adaptation of the iconic musical logo (MOGO), composed by BrandMusiq, resonates with the Bank’s core values and ethos. “Sacha Hai Dil ka ye Rishta…”— is a heartfelt ode to the enduring relationships the Bank shares with its customers, employees, stakeholders and amongst themselves. Adapted across seven different languages, the essence is undiluted and yet distilled.

    Federal Bank’s CMO M V S Murthy echoed the Bank stating, “We are very proud of the talent all our colleagues collectively bring in at Federal Bank. This anthem is not just a testimony to their prodigious growing up but also reflective of the culture which allows personal talent to find its way through the labyrinthine hierarchies of the corporate world.”

    Federal Bank’s musical logo (MOGO) is the sonic essence of the brand created by Brand Musiq in 2020 which in musical terms evokes the core values, emotions, and persona of the organization. Over the last 4 years, the Bank has released 14 different genres of the Musical Logo to celebrate the festive and cultural nuances with a Federal touch.

    In the year 2022, for World Music Day, the Bank had launched a music campaign celebrating the symphony of sounds that the customers are accustomed to hearing at a bank branch or on their banking devices. The tones made by ATM, the whirr of cash being dispensed, the payment completion tone in the Mobile Banking App, the sound of a passbook printer, the click of locks at the vault, etc. were fused with the Bank’s sonic identity to underline the brand’s positioning of ‘Digital at the Fore. Human at the Core’.

    This year the brand’s anthem key highlights include:

    1 Unity in diversity: Employees from diverse backgrounds, spanning from executive to junior levels, united their voices and instruments to create this melodic masterpiece.

    2 Digital innovation: The anthem seamlessly weaves the Bank’s digital sonic identity with the warmth of human voices, embodying the motto: ‘Digital at the Fore. Human at the Core.’

    3 Lyrical MOGO: With verses in seven Indian languages, the anthem celebrates team spirit, authenticity, and progress.

    4 Youthful energy: The anthem reflects the Bank’s youthful dynamism and progressive outlook.

    5 The theme of the lyrical MOGO is team spirit, authenticity, digital progression and above all, the warmth of relationships. The brand leverages music as a unifying factor to convey the spirit of togetherness. The anthem represents the brand’s youthfulness, energy, progressiveness, and unity of the Federal fraternity.

  • Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation, News18 Network & Tata Trusts launches short film ‘#YaadRakheinScreenKarein

    Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation, News18 Network & Tata Trusts launches short film ‘#YaadRakheinScreenKarein

    Mumbai: On World Cancer Day, observed on 4 February, the Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation, News18 Network, and Tata Trusts, in collaboration with Fortis launched a powerful short film titled ‘#YaadRakheinScreenKarein.’ The film is part of the Sanjeevani initiative, which serves as a guiding force to drive conversations about cancer, dispelling misconceptions, and strongly advocating early screening as a pivotal step in the collective fight against this formidable disease.

    In India, the alarming statistic of one in nine individuals facing the risk of cancer during their lifetime becomes more pressing with a projected increase in cases from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh in 2025, as reported by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Cancer Registry Programme (ICMR- NCRP). [1]Additionally, a 2020 study identified late diagnosis as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country.

    Built on this insight, the film seeks to encourage every Indian to reflect on the significance of cancer screening in their daily lives. Amid our collective obsession with screens—smartphones, TVs, or laptops—the film compels viewers to acknowledge the most vital screen of all: the one reflecting their health.

    Speaking on the campaign, Federal Bank chief marketing officer M V S Murthy said, “There is tremendous effort happening on the other side of cancer. Unfortunately, at advanced stages, it feels all in vain. Through Sanjeevani we are giving life more than a fair chance of putting up a strong fight by promoting early detection. There are two intertwining aspects that we want all of us to commit ourselves to – an annual health check-up and in that an add-on of cancer screening. Sanjeevani has both width and depth of effort, as it works in the intersection of patient support, on ground screening across corporates and large communities and finally on building commitment to self-care by screening annually. Championing the cause beyond Sanjeevani, Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation, in partnership with Tata Cancer Care Foundation and Assam Cancer Care Foundation, has extended support to over 1900 families in a short span of a few weeks. When it comes to cancer, more is less.”

    Network18 digital CEO & corporate strategy president Puneet Singhvi added, “In the realm of healthcare, where knowledge, awareness, and timely diagnoses are crucial, ‘Sanjeevani’ remains dedicated to educating and advocating for the benefits of early cancer detection. Using communication tools such as this social experiment film is an excellent method of creating emotional connections and influencing behavioral changes. We hope that this soul-stirring film breaks stigma and acts as a powerful reminder for our audience to schedule their cancer screening soon.”

    Tata Trusts brand and marketing Communications head Deepshikha Goel Surendran commented, “Tata Trusts remains committed to alleviating the cancer burden in India by not just focusing on providing access to quality & affordable care but also providing as much, if not greater emphasis on awareness. While early detection of cancer helps save lives, it also plays a significant role in reducing the financial burden for patients while also reducing the overall burden on the system. Our effort at the Trusts, therefore, is to drive this behaviour change that will eventually lead to a reversal of the late to early detection ratio from 70 to 30, as is the case, internationally. Through the film #YaadRakheinScreenKarein, as part of our partnership for ‘Sanjeevani, United Against Cancer’, we hope to lay emphasis on the significance of regular screening using a thought-provoking lever that we hope will inspire introspection and help to move the needle on early detection.”

    reversal of the late to early detection ratio from 70 to 30, as is the case, internationally. Through the film #YaadRakheinScreenKarein, as part of our partnership for ‘Sanjeevani, United Against Cancer’, we hope to lay emphasis on the significance of regular screening using a thought-provoking lever that we hope will inspire introspection and help to move the needle on early detection”.