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  • HDFC Life launches ‘The Missing Beat – Second Chance’

    HDFC Life launches ‘The Missing Beat – Second Chance’

    Mumbai: After the success of the first phase of ‘The Missing Beat’, a campaign aimed at increasing public awareness on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), HDFC launched the next phase of the campaign, titled ‘Second Chance’.

    The first digital film of ‘The Missing Beat’ campaign generated effective results, reaching over 25.4 million views and 46 million impressions, and over 124,000 visits, highlighting the extent of audience engagement for a critical topic – CPR. With ‘Second Chance’, HDFC Life takes a step further, using storytelling to raise CPR awareness in a relatable way.

    In ‘Second Chance’, viewers follow the story of a corporate employee who experiences a sudden cardiac arrest at an office event. The film captures his journey as he envisions key moments in his life – dreams he has yet to fulfil, milestones he wishes to achieve, and promises that he made to his family.

    ‘Second Chance’ seeks to deepen the public conversation about CPR and emphasises the need for an individual to be prepared in every way. It gives an important message that being equipped to save a life and protecting loved ones financially, are dual responsibilities everyone should consider.

    HDFC Life group head strategy & CMO, Vishal Subharwal said, “The first phase of our campaign received a phenomenal response, motivating us to go a step further by exploring the personal impact on an individual whose dreams could remain unfulfilled without CPR intervention. In this phase, we see the protagonist in an ethereal realm during a cardiac arrest, getting a glimpse of the future he had planned – his aspirations, milestones, and promises made to loved ones.

    Every individual has dreams and to pursue them, one must be prepared in every way – to save a life in a critical moment and to protect loved ones financially. Our hope is that this campaign inspires people to take CPR training seriously and to contribute to the noble cause of saving lives.”

    LS Digital director & chief creative officer – LS Creative, Manesh Swamy added, “This campaign goes beyond the statistics, bringing to life the emotional reality of a cardiac emergency. We aim to connect with audiences on a personal level, underscoring the value of CPR and the peace of mind life insurance provides.  Through this story, we are committed to making India CPR-ready and financially secure.”

    Cardiac arrest is a growing crisis in India. Around 500,000 to 600,000 lives are lost each year due to cardiac arrest. The awareness of CPR remains extremely low, with fewer than two per cent of the population trained in this vital skill.

    In the fiscal year 2024, HDFC Life provided coverage to 6.6 crore lives and achieved a 99.5 per cent claim settlement ratio for individual claims, reflecting its dedication to policyholders and their families.

  • Tilda India and LS Digital collaborated to celebrate Holi by creating flavorful moments

    Tilda India and LS Digital collaborated to celebrate Holi by creating flavorful moments

    Mumbai: LS Digital, a leading independent digital marketing transformation (DMT) company, collaborated with the Tilda India for the Tilda Basmati Rice Holi Campaign, which persuasively captures the spirit of tastes and traditions, demonstrating how food can be a powerful medium for connecting people from all different walks of life.

    The campaign is a short film, that depicts the contrasting ways of two different families celebrating Holi. Despite the differences, both families share a common bond of love, which is food. The film precisely captures the moments of togetherness, where families exchange delicious Tilda Rice dishes. It further highlights the message that food isn’t only about sustenance but also about creating connections and unity.

    Through this campaign, Tilda India and LS Digital effectively demonstrated, how food can bridge the gap between diverse cultures and backgrounds, bringing individuals together in a festive atmosphere of celebration. As we celebrate Holi, remember that while our customs and methods of celebration may differ, the joy and warmth of sharing a meal with loved ones are universal in nature.

    Ebro India marketing head Puneet Kapoor said, “We are excited to introduce our latest creation—a captivating brand film that honors the joyous festival of Holi. As a brand deeply rooted in celebrating diversity, Tilda Basmati Rice takes immense pride in commemorating this vibrant cultural event.

    In our film, we invite you to embark on a heartwarming journey alongside a young child who has recently relocated from Ahmedabad to Mumbai with his family. Amidst the bustling streets of Mumbai, the child discovers the magic of Holi—a festival revered not only for its cultural significance but also for its message of unity in diversity.

    What makes our story truly special is the contrast it portrays, while Holi is traditionally celebrated with fervour and grandeur in Ahmedabad. In Mumbai, it unfolds with a subtle elegance and restraint. Through our lens, viewers witness how the child’s innocence and enthusiasm serve as a bridge between these distinct interpretations of the festival.

    Despite the varying approaches, the essence of Holi shines through, bringing people from diverse backgrounds together in a shared embrace of joy and camaraderie. Our film beautifully captures this spirit of unity amidst diversity, showcasing how Tilda Basmati Rice continues to champion inclusivity and cultural harmony in every celebration.”

    Ebro India managing director Graham Carter said,  “Tilda has always been a brand that promotes unity, festivity, and togetherness. I am excited to share our latest project, the first-ever Tilda Holi Campaign film. In this film, we see how people from every aspect of life, from affluent families in Mumbai to those in India’s heartlands, gather to celebrate Holi. What makes this film genuinely unique is its emphasis on food as a uniting factor. Regardless of cultural differences, food unites people, strengthens friendships, and symbolizes the spirit of celebration. We witness how simple gestures like sharing food can break down boundaries and create enduring memories.”

    LS Digital CCO & SVP, Creative, Social & Design Manesh Swamy said, , “This is the 5th film in the Secret Ingredient Series, where we aimed to celebrate all the key Festivals of India and show how Food brings everyone together, we started with the Ganesh Festival, Diwali, Onam, and now Holi. The hero in all these content pieces was the delicious dishes made with Tilda rice, which helps break a cultural barrier. In cities sometimes the distance between two flats might look longer than it appears, in this film we used the Tilda Rice and Holi festivity as a catalyst to narrow down the gap and color to the audience’s life. We had experimented with long-form content and the completion rate tells us that the audience resonated well with the brand message.”

     

     

  • Logicserve Digital appoints Manesh Swamy as VP – creative

    Logicserve Digital appoints Manesh Swamy as VP – creative

    MUMBAI: Logicserve Digital, a digital marketing company and the Indian arm of Logicserve Group, has appointed Manesh Swamy as vice president – creative. Swamy will head the creative team and play a key role in augmenting the creative aspects of the solutions they offer to their clients.

    An expert in the industry, Swamy comes with over two decades of experience and brings with him a strong digital orientation with experience of managing reputed brands across sectors. He has helped the teams to design award-winning creative campaigns for various brands and was instrumental in creating innovative brand experiences.

    Congratulating Swamy on his appointment Logicserve Digital co-founder and CEO Prasad Shejale said, “We are very happy to have Manesh on board with us. His experience, expertise and credibility will help strengthen our creative offerings with the changing needs of end consumer and thus brands. Great creative communication depending on customer context and channel touchpoint will pluck the right emotional chords of the end consumer. Manesh will help enhance the innovative, and impactful creative communications and solutions to our clients. He is a digital native and has created multiple campaigns across mediums including digital, activation and mobile. He follows a customer-centric approach with game-changing technology at its core and, I believe, he is a perfect fit to lead our creative team.”

    Talking about his appointment, Swamy said, “I believe that creativity is the soul of effective marketing activities. Combining creativity with the overall brand messaging using insights from the available data can help brands set a personal connection with the audience. I am really excited to be a part of Logicserve Digital. I take up this opportunity to support and enhance the creative capabilities of the company and create a new persona that encompasses digital media expertise as well as strong creative outlook offering 360-degree solutions to our clients.”

    Swamy has spearheaded successful campaigns for brands including PepsiCo, Mahindra Auto, Nerolac paints, Singapore Tourism, Milton, Intel, UB Group, Hyundai, ACC, and many more. Some of the notable campaigns he has curated include branded content for Tata Pravesh’s #DoorsOfIndia, Intel’s ‘A look inside Dharavi’ project, Mahindra XUV500’s digital launch, social media campaigns #HarGhoontMainSwag and #RiskUthaNaamBana for Pepsi and Mountain Dew to name a few.

    Before joining Logicserve Digital, he worked with Hungama Digital Services for 15 years where he played a significant role in leading the team win more than 100 metals at national as well as international awards. He has been a part of the Jury for prestigious awards like Goafest-Abbys, AdFest Pattaya and has been featured under Social Samosa’s 40under40 2019 list.