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  • Mother Dairy signs up as official dairy partner for PKL 2024

    Mother Dairy signs up as official dairy partner for PKL 2024

    Mumbai: Mother Dairy, India’s leading milk and milk products major, has today announced its official association as the dairy partner for the upcoming 2024 season of the prestigious Pro Kabaddi League. As part of this collaboration, Mother Dairy will be actively involved throughout the season, engaging with fans and consumers through various initiatives and promotional activities designed to enhance the excitement surrounding the sport.

    Mother Dairy managing director Manish Bandlish said, “We are excited to be part of Kabaddi, a sport that is deeply embedded in India’s culture and heritage. This collaboration is a perfect fit for our brand, offering us a unique opportunity to engage with our consumers and the passionate Kabaddi community across the country. By bringing together the power of dairy nutrition and the dynamic energy of Kabaddi, Mother Dairy aspires to promote the growth of the sport while fostering a culture of health and wellness nationwide.”

    Mother Dairy as the official dairy partner’ for the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League season will maintain a significant presence of brand and product portfolio at match venues and on official broadcast channels, while also engaging consumers across various platforms, including digital media.

    Bandlish further added, “Mother Dairy has found a strong synergy with sports and its enthusiastic community, as seen in our previous association with cricket. With this association, we aim to further expand our reach into focus markets and households of untapped or potential consumers, enhancing our brand’s top-of-mind recall.”

    “Today, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has firmly established itself as India’s second most-watched sporting event, commanding an impressive 70 per cent of the IPL’s audience. This rapid growth is a testament to the league’s fierce competitiveness, unyielding sportsmanship, and its broader impact on promoting physical well-being. We are thrilled to welcome Mother Dairy as a key sponsor, perfectly aligned with their mission to champion good health and vitality. This collaboration marks a significant step forward for both brands, and we look forward to a strong and fruitful association,” said Disney Star head of network Ad Sales  Ajit Varghese.

    The 2024 season will feature a total of 12 teams competing for this year’s title. The league is scheduled to kickstart on 18 October 2024 with a series of matches in Hyderabad, followed by Noida and Pune. Since its inception, the league has set new standards with packed venues and record viewership, becoming one of the most popular leagues in the country.

  • Mother Dairy celebrates ‘Maa Jaisi Mamta’ in latest campaign

    Mother Dairy celebrates ‘Maa Jaisi Mamta’ in latest campaign

    Mumbai: Celebrating the universal values of love, care, emotion and compassion embodied by mothers, India’s leading dairy brand Mother Dairy is all set to roll out its brand anthem and campaign in its latest communication headlined under “Mamta Jaisi Shudh, Maa Jaisi Mamta” Mother Dairy, Maa Jaisi.

    Penned by eminent poet Gulzar, the anthem beautifully describes the virtues of a mother which all of us inherit and exemplify in varied situations and circumstances. These virtues represent not just the emotions but also showcase that there is a mother in all of us.

    The campaign narrative explores instances where maternal virtues are demonstrated outside traditional mother-child relationships. These relationships within families, friends, colleagues and even with the unknowns supporting each other showcases the myriad ways in which these values enrich lives and strengthen bonds.

    “In a world where compassion and empathy are more vital than ever, Mother Dairy recognizes the enduring significance of maternal values,” said  Mother Dairy MD Manish Bandlish. “As we commemorate our 50 years of establishment, our new campaign aims to celebrate these values and inspire individuals to embrace them in their daily lives, fostering stronger connections and a sense of community.” He further added, “At Mother Dairy, we believe in infusing every aspect of our work with the same love and care that a mother provides by ensuring quality ingredients to craft delightful products, our commitment to excellence is rooted in these timeless values and remains steadfast.”

    Campaign thought

    A mother often exudes the purest of virtues. But the values of a mother can also be seen in people other than her. Sometimes you can see it in the way an elder brother looks after the young ones. It is in the care a colleague shows towards his teammates. Or even in the concern a teenager shows towards elderly. It is these values of a mother that Mother Dairy endorses. It is the same love and concern that goes into making each of our products.

    The execution

    The film begins with a scene set in an office cafeteria, where two colleagues are prepping up for a meal. Just as they’re about to begin, one of them receives an urgent call from their manager. Hastily leaving his meal behind, he rushes off to attend the meeting. However, his thoughtful colleague insists he takes a roll of a Chapati with Paneer along. In another scene, two senior citizens share a fond moment. One of them, being fed by a nurse, seems disinterested in the meal. The other encourages and motivates him to have the food if he wants to satiate his desire for Mother Dairy’s Mishti Doi.

    Similar scenarios unfold throughout the film, involving a couple, a group of friends, a child and a fellow passenger, and two students getting ready for school in their hostel room all sharing a moment while relishing a Mother Dairy product. Each situation highlights and narrates a stanza on maternal virtue aptly embraced by a captivating background score, ultimately leading to a frame featuring brand’s product window.

    Commenting on the campaign, Ogilvy-North chief creative officer Ritu Sharda added, “Every now and then we come across people who take care of us just like a ‘Mother’ would do. They are Maa Jaisi to us. The same is true for Mother Dairy products. They are made with the same love, nurturing, and purity. Qualities taught by mothers. This inspired us to weave this new story for Mother Dairy, an ode to all those who are Maa Jaisi. With ‘Mother’ in our name, this is a beautiful natural fit with everything we stand for.”

  • Dhara launches “Khaane Pe Kehna” campaign

    Dhara launches “Khaane Pe Kehna” campaign

    Mumbai: Dhara, India’s leading edible oil brand from Mother Dairy, has launched its new “Khaane Pe Kehna” campaign in Jammu & Kashmir. Rooted in the belief that good food and honest conversations can bring people together, the campaign aims to deepen Dhara’s existing relationship with consumers, transcending mere product promotion.

    Most Indian households shy away from uncomfortable conversations, creating a culture of awkward silences. The campaign navigates this challenge of addressing these silences without offending the sensibilities of the audience. The narrative unfolds through the story of a soon-to-be-married daughter and her father reminiscing about their lost mother. Initially hesitant, the father eventually opens up to his daughter about her mother, leading to a heartfelt and honest conversation between the two.

    Through this campaign, Dhara aims to encourage open conversations about personal losses to keep the memories alive and make them an integral part of celebrations. “Khaane Pe Kehna” stands as a testament to the brand’s commitment to fostering meaningful connections over food. Dhara believes that mealtime acts as a catalyst, making these uneasy conversations easier to digest, ultimately bringing loved ones closer.

    Talking about the campaign, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd managing director Manish Bandlish said, “Over the years, Dhara’s Refined Vegetable Oil (Dhara Assure) has been bestowed with immense love and affection from our consumers across the Jammu & Kashmir region, making it our top-most market for the variant. To further strengthen our bond with the consumers here, we have introduced an exclusive version of our campaign which comprises of a heartwarming narrative, with localised elements. We hope that our consumers will shower the same amount of love and affection on our new campaign.”

    Speaking about the campaign, DDB Tribal creative head Iraj Fraz said, “Kashmir is a unique market for Dhara, where the wedding wazwaan ingredient lists feature the word ‘Dhara’, instead of ‘cooking oil’. The connection Kashmiris have with the brand is timeless and pure. So, in this fourth edition of the campaign #KhaanePeKehna, we wanted to tell a warm story of the Kashmiri father-daughter connection. This is a film worth watching on a big screen, or at least with earphones.”