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  • Publicis India helps HDFC MF boost investor confidence

    Publicis India helps HDFC MF boost investor confidence

    Mumbai: Publicis Worldwide India, part of Publicis Groupe India, has conceptualised an exciting ad film, ‘Seekh,’ for HDFC Mutual Fund. This film is an extension of the highly successful ‘Zindagi Ke Liye SIP’ campaign launched last year and highlights the ease of investing in mutual funds through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP).

    The film aims to forge a strong emotional connection with first-time investors, emphasizing that investing in mutual funds through SIP is as simple and familiar as our daily lives, contrary to how consumers perceive it.

    The new film depicts a father imparting a valuable life lesson to his son. Through this narrative, the brand wants investors to know that success comes to those who start early and think long-term – a life truth that SIP mirrors.

    Speaking about the film, Publicis Worldwide India managing director Oindrila Roy said, “At Publicis Worldwide India, we help brands engage their audiences by leveraging powerful human insights. Zindagi Ke Liye SIP is a perfect example of a campaign that is based on a powerful cultural insight that unlocks category growth for mutual funds. Through a series of heart-warming and relatable stories, we want to showcase how SIP can make mutual fund investing rewarding.”  

    “We, as a society, believe that starting something early is very important and a prerequisite for success.  It’s a principle that’s equally true for SIP. This observation forms the premise of our second film for the campaign ‘Zindagi Ke Liye SIP’. The film tells a simple yet poignant story of vulnerability and honesty. The film is authentic and relatable. And like always we have tried to keep the narrative honest,” added Publicis Worldwide India executive creative directors at Srijan Shukla and Pratheeb Ravi.

    The campaign is crafted to resonate with diverse audiences across the country, highlighting similarities between life and a successful SIP investment. The film will be aired on TV and digital platforms, targeting a wide audience of young investors.

  • Publicis Worldwide India bags integrated creative mandate for Pramerica Life Insurance

    Publicis Worldwide India bags integrated creative mandate for Pramerica Life Insurance

    Mumbai: Publicis Worldwide India, part of Publicis Groupe India has bagged the integrated creative mandate for Pramerica Life Insurance.

    Commenting on the partnership, Publicis Worldwide India, managing director Oindrila Roy said, ” We are thrilled to be partnering with Pramerica Life Insurance. It is a highly respected brand with a strong commitment to providing innovative and customer centric life insurance solutions. We are confident that our deep understanding of the category coupled with our creative expertise will help Pramerica exceed its business goals in India.”

    As part of the mandate, Publicis Worldwide India has launched a heartfelt and inspiring two-part digital campaign, ‘This is my Climb’, for the brand. The campaign portrays tales of purpose, hope, and resilience, resonating with people at different stages of life. Through compelling short films, it delves deep into the emotional essence of human experiences, seamlessly blending the themes of purpose and resilience in people’s ‘This is my climb’ narratives.

    Pramerica Life Insurance chief marketing officer Amaresh Jena said, “This is my Climb is not just a campaign; it’s a manifestation of our brand’s aspirations and goes beyond storytelling, embodying Pramerica Life Insurance’s core goals. Our objective is to imbue each life we touch with a profound sense of security and empowerment, echoing our vision.  Aligned with our mission to be a trusted friend, guiding individuals to informed insurance choices, the campaign aims to provide support during life’s challenges and inspire enduring confidence”

    The first film depicts the family of defence personnel, showcasing the unwavering commitment and dedication of our men in uniform. It is also Pramerica Life’s tribute to the unsung heroes and underscores the insurer’s promise to stand by them and their families through life’s myriad challenges.

    The second film portrays the selfless journey of a father, who sets aside his goals and aspirations to nurture his child’s dreams through sheer willpower and sacrifice. Both films underscore Pramerica Life Insurance’s commitment to supporting individuals at every step of their climb.

    Publicis Worldwide India ECD’s Srijan Shukla and Pratheeb Ravi said, “The campaign is conceptualized around a simple truth that there are challenges and struggles in everyone’s life. But it is these climbs and struggles beyond which lie real success. These climbs might seem very ordinary but are in fact tough on the individuals who actually face them.  Pramerica Life wanted to be a partner in these extraordinary climbs of ordinary people. The films focus on the lives of ordinary people and celebrate the moment when they decide to take up the climb. We wanted to keep the stories honest and authentic so that the audience resonates with them,”

  • Nidhi Sinha joins Publicis Worldwide India as VP of planning and strategy

    Nidhi Sinha joins Publicis Worldwide India as VP of planning and strategy

    Mumbai: Publicis Worldwide India has appointed Nidhi Sinha as vice president of planning and  strategy. She will operate from the agency’s Mumbai office and report to Snehasis Bose, chief  strategy officer.

    With a robust background spanning over 13 years in consumer insights, trends and market  intelligence, Nidhi will be instrumental in supporting the strategic direction and growth of all  Publicis Worldwide India clients.

    Sinha joins the agency from McCann Global, where she crafted successful strategies for  brands such as Bajaj Electricals, Asian Paints, Yes Bank, Tata Capital and Complan. Her  advertising journey began at Contract Advertising, where she steered planning and strategy  for brands like Shoppers Stop, HSBC, L&T Realty, among others. Additionally, she possesses  expertise in data analytics and research through her roles at Fractal Analytics, Nielsen, and  Mintel.

    Commenting on Sinha’s appointment, Bose said, “Nidhi’s  multidisciplinary experience and deep sense of ownership is what sets her apart from the  traditional, dyed-in-advertising planners. At a time, when advertising itself is going through  churn/evolution, hers is the kind of experience we need to navigate and deliver impactfully  on the Publicis Worldwide promise of Creativity To Drive Brand Value.”

    Sinha added, “I am thrilled to join Publicis Worldwide India,  an agency driven by the philosophy of ‘Power of One’ and a culture that allows you to grow. Using my expertise in data and tech, I am looking forward to leading strategy conversations  for our clients. I believe that with a strong culture, great leadership and client centricity we  will be able to take the agency to new heights.”

    Sinha has played a pivotal role in successful campaigns for Shoppers Stop, Asian Paints, Kisna,  Yes Bank, among others. 

  • Publicis Worldwide and Saatchi Propagate launch campaign for Enamor’s bridal collection

    Publicis Worldwide and Saatchi Propagate launch campaign for Enamor’s bridal collection

    Mumbai: Empowering women to embrace their natural beauty, Publicis Worldwide India and Saatchi  & Saatchi Propagate have come up with a powerful integrated campaign, ‘Fabulous Brides’,  which showcases Enamor’s latest lingerie collection for soon-to-be brides.  

    The campaign portrays a wide spectrum of brides who come from diverse backgrounds and are at different stages of their lives. It features actor Rakul Preet, who had also endorsed  Enamor’s Athleisure campaign, and influencer Ginni Kapoor.

    The latest campaign will be rolled out via out-of-home, in-store branding and digital channels.

    Saatchi & Saatchi Propagate head of art and executive creative director Shitu Patil said, “Enamor’s ‘Fabulous Brides’ is an ode to today’s modern woman. Unlike earlier times when the brides looked the same,  today’s modern bride has her own unique personality and wants to look, feel and express her best authentic self on her wedding day. With a beautiful Bridal Collection designed to cater to all types of brides and complete their trousseau needs, ‘Fabulous Brides’ is a celebration of this individuality. Be it wearing sports shoes under a lehenga or not confining to the social norms of being a particular size. Totally comfortable in her skin (and lingerie) today’s self-assured woman celebrates all her quirks & whims with equal elan as she makes her self-vows  to live, love and be her most authentic self on her big day.”

    Saatchi & Saatchi  Propagate executive vice president and business head Prachi Bali expressed, “Enamor has always been committed to delivering premium quality products to women in India, and now with a line dedicated to fabulous brides, we aim to strategically generate strengthened expectations for their upcoming product launches among the audiences. With a digital-first campaign, our collective efforts seek to elevate Enamor’s  position in the market and cater to the evolving needs of discerning online Indian consumers.”

    Enamor senior vice president marketing Sandra Daniels added, “Our new Campaign – ‘Fabulous Brides’ captures the rich diversity of our weddings and allows every bride to see herself represented and celebrated in the world of bridal fashion. It gives them the freedom to choose their perfect Enamor lingerie that complements their distinct style as well as needs.  The campaign encourages brides to make their vows of self-love as they embark on this new journey, reminding them that they should continue celebrating their own kind of fabulous. A  powerful message there! And yet another fantastic campaign delivered by Saatchi & Saatchi  Propagate and Publicis Worldwide India teams.”

    The campaign captures the rich diversity of our weddings and allows every bride to see herself represented and celebrated in the world of bridal fashion. It gives them the freedom to choose their perfect Enamor lingerie that complements their distinct style as well as needs.

  • AU Small Finance Bank & Kiara Advani ask “Soch Badlo aur Bank Bhi”

    AU Small Finance Bank & Kiara Advani ask “Soch Badlo aur Bank Bhi”

    Mumbai: AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest SFB and a name synonymous with innovative banking solutions and customer-centricity expands its brand campaign, Badlaav Humse Hai, under a tactical theme of “Soch Badlo aur Bank Bhi”.

    The campaign encompasses thought-provoking messaging across three distinct product themes – savings accounts, current accounts, and video banking for complete banking, each designed to empower customers with choice, and convenience offered through technology-led solutions. L&K Saatchi & Saatchi is the creative agency of the campaign.

    Leading Bollywood female actor Kiara Advani’s continued brand association with AU Small Finance Bank adds a touch of warmth and youthfulness to the campaign. Her versatile persona embodies the bank’s commitment to understanding and catering to the diverse needs of its customers. The campaign features her as a solution provider towards banking-related matters, celebrating the ever-increasing empowered financial decision-making by women in India.

    In a world where traditional banking norms often confine customers, AU Small Finance Bank champions banking that adapts to individuals and businesses while staying within the regulatory guidelines. The campaign’s overarching message is clear: It’s time to rethink on your existing banking solutions and embrace Badlaav that cater to evolving needs.

    Speaking about this new campaign, AU Small Finance Bank executive director Uttam Tibrewal said, “Extending from our previous brand campaign ‘Badlaav Humse Hai’, which garnered immense appreciation and amplified AU SFB brand presence, we are delighted to launch this latest brand campaign. AU has always believed in capturing customers imagination and challenging the status quo to deliver what they actually desire. This new brand campaign reflects that ideology and is tailored to resonate with the evolving aspirations of our customers. Recognizing the paradigm shift in role of women in financial decision making, we are elated to continue with Ms. Kiara Advani personifying our brand ethos. Our vision transcends beyond conventional banking—we are here to give complete banking through financial journeys that are convenient, accessible, modern, and attuned to the customers requirements.

    Our message is to empower every individual with banking like never before. The Soch Badlo, aur Bank Bhi campaign celebrates that change that redefines banking.”

    L&K Saatchi & Saatchi & Publicis Worldwide India CEO Paritosh Srivastava added “AU Small Finance Bank has had an incredible journey over the last six years and gained the trust of millions. It’s the largest SFB in the country. Our philosophy of being the agent of change in the banking industry is at the heart of our success. This campaign builds on the philosophy of ‘Badlav Humse Hai’ and highlights the superior quality of AU Bank’s products which are designed keeping the consumer pain points in mind. It also urges consumers to question their banking choice. AU SFB is already a respected bank. Now, we have to build a powerful brand that will resonate with millions of Indians and transform their banking experience.”

    The campaign is strategically crafted to resonate with diverse audiences across the country highlighting the monthly interest payment with competitive interest rates of up to 7.25 per cent per annum on savings account, complete business banking solutions starting with a feature-loaded current account and state of-the-art AU 0101 Digital Banking platform with 24×7 video banking to provide branch-like experience.

    The campaign will broadcast on TV, print, radio, OOH, and digital platforms, targeting a wide audience, and consolidating AU SFB’s position as the first preference of customers.

  • Srijan Shukla & Pratheeb Ravi join Publicis Worldwide India as heads of creative

    Srijan Shukla & Pratheeb Ravi join Publicis Worldwide India as heads of creative

    Mumbai: Publicis Worldwide India, the full-service creative agency from Publicis Groupe India, has strengthened its creative team by appointing Srijan Shukla and Pratheeb Ravi as creative heads. The duo will be based out of Mumbai. Their mandate would be to reinvigorate and amplify creative offerings while delivering integrated solutions that effectively solve the client’s business challenges.

    Commenting on the new additions, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi and Publicis Worldwide India CEO Paritosh Srivastava said: “Publicis Worldwide India has created some memorable campaigns over the years for many brands like Zee, Nerolac, Škoda, Heineken, HDFC MF, Maggi, Maruti and many more. Creative leadership at PWW has always been highly respected and admired. To fill such big shoes, we couldn’t have brought better people and talent than Srijan and Pratheeb. They are the ideal team to take the legacy forward and keep telling amazing stories for our wonderful clients.”

    Pratheeb Ravi joins Publicis Worldwide India from Ogilvy India, where his last role was as group creative director. He has also had fruitful stints with other agencies, including Lowe MENA & Contract Advertising, where he managed creative work for clients across a host of sectors, including telecom, FMCG, travel & tourism, OTT, retail, etc. Some of the brands he has worked on include Tata Sky (which was rebranded to Tata Play), Maaza, Minute Maid, Tata Salt, Ferrero, Nutella, Cadbury Unity Bar, Unilever OMO, Lifebuoy, Axe, The Economist, ICC T20 World Cup, HotWheels, Westside- Retail fashion, Unilever Hamam, WildStone Deodorants, Tata Indicom and Club Mahindra Holidays to name a few.

    Srijan Shukla joins the agency from Ogilvy India, where his last role was as group creative director. He has also worked for a number of agencies, including DDB Mudra, Leo Burnett, and Tilt Brand Solutions, where he was instrumental in facilitating creative work for a wide range of clients in industries such as automobiles, Fintech, Broadcast Media, OTTs, DTH, Banking & Finance, Fantasy Games, Retail, FMCG, and others. Some of the prominent brands that he worked on include Tata Sky (now Tata Play), Dream11 IPL campaigns, Maaza, Minute Maid, Sony LIV launch, Zee rebranding, IPL for Sony Max, etc. He was instrumental in the rebranding exercise of Tata Sky to Tata Play and also for Dream 11—”Yeh apna game hai” and “Yeh game hai mahaan” campaigns.

    Welcoming the duo to the agency, Publicis Worldwide India MD Oindrila Roy shared, “We are lucky to have Srijan and Pratheeb, a duo who have a rich body of work and are still hungry to do a lot more. Publicis Worldwide India has a rich heritage of creativity and they are perfect for taking the legacy forward and establishing the agency as one of the most powerful creative outfits in the industry.”

    On joining the network and the road ahead, both Pratheeb Ravi & Srijan Shukla added, “We are excited to begin this journey with a bunch of incredibly talented and hard-working people with an irresistible creative energy. The goal will be to align with the vision that Paritosh and the team have set for the agency and put out work that will blend creativity, technology, data and culture to create truly unique solutions for our clients. We also want to create a space where the creative talent can come and express themselves freely.”

  • Skoda Auto &Publicis Worldwide India collaborate to unveil five-film series

    Skoda Auto &Publicis Worldwide India collaborate to unveil five-film series

    Mumbai: Following the success of the Škoda Slavia launch campaign, Skoda Auto India has launched the second leg of the integrated campaign to promote Skoda Slavia to the Indian masses.

    The campaign, created in collaboration with its agency partner, Publicis Worldwide India, consists of a series of five films that continue to push the Slavia journey forward.

    The campaign is a part of SkodaAuto’s 2.0 philosophy of “Made of what really matters.”

    The inaugural launch campaign undertaken earlier this year was built on the central thought – “The car that’s in your heart, is the car that really matters.”

    The campaign will use all necessary platforms, with a focus on digital and social platforms.

    Publicis Worldwide India CEO Paritosh Srivastava said, “Slavia  is a real game changer for Skodain India, it’s a great product with a very bright future. The launch campaign did very well, and the challenge was to push the narrative of “Made of what really matters” further.” 

    He further added, “This campaign focuses on the features but done the Skodaway with simplicity, warmth, and charm at the heart of it. The stories have universal appeal and will connect with audiences of all profiles across the country. As an agency, we have done some glorious work on Škoda in the past and are confident that this campaign will also do wonders for the brand.”

    The films take viewers through the lives of an Indian family and how each of the game-changing features of Slavia helps them navigate their everyday journey with humour and the right insights.

    ŠkodaAuto India head of marketing Tarun Jha said, “We wanted to give each feature of the Slavia a pedestal of its own and break free from conventional methods of highlighting them. We wanted the campaign to have a crisp storyline with a touch of humour.”

    He further added, “Skoda believes in customer centricity and each feature is developed keeping our customers in mind. We are confident that the heart-warming campaign will create a lasting impression in the minds of our audiences.”

  • Publicis Worldwide India onboards Oindrila Roy as managing director

    Publicis Worldwide India onboards Oindrila Roy as managing director

    Mumbai: Publicis Groupe has announced the appointment of Oindrila Roy as managing director at Publicis Worldwide, India. She will report to L&K Saatchi & Saatchi and Publicis Worldwide India CEO Paritosh Srivastava.

    A staunch proponent of using the power of data to arrive at communications solutions for business growth, Roy will work towards fostering rapid growth and benchmarking Publicis Worldwide as the agency of choice for brands and the industry, the agency said in a statement.

    Additionally, the appointment aims to dial up Publicis Worldwide India’s offerings and spectrum of expertise in the marketplace, with technology, experience, and data-fuelled creative solutions. Part of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Worldwide India works with clients such as Citibank, Zee, Heineken, Linen Club, Times Television Network, Enamor, HDFC Mutual Funds, and Kalpataru, among others.

    Over the past 20 years, Roy has held senior positions across organisations including JWT, Leo Burnett, Edelweiss, and Essence (Group M), where she worked across multiple industries such as BFSI, FMCG, beauty, e-commerce, ed-tech, and a whole host of direct-to-consumer brands.

    Paritosh Srivastava said, “Publicis Worldwide is the flagship agency network for the Groupe and India is a very critical market. Finding the right leader for PWW was quite a task. Oindrila is just the right person for the role for many reasons. She is that rare breed who has solid traditional brand management experience along with a keen sense of where the future lies.”

    He added, “Oindrila has a rich and varied exposure to creative agencies, media and data, which our wonderful brands and clients can benefit from. Having worked in the Groupe before, she is familiar with the philosophy of “Power of One” and the magic it can create for our client partners.”

  • Škoda revives the love for sedans in its latest campaign

    Škoda revives the love for sedans in its latest campaign

    Mumbai: Auto major Škoda Auto India has unveiled an integrated campaign to promote the launch of its latest sedan Škoda Slavia. Crafted and executed by Publicis Worldwide India, the campaign is a part of Škoda Auto’s 2.0 philosophy of ‘Made of What Really Matters.’

    Directed by Sharat Kumar and produced by Crazy Few Films, the TVC traces the journey of a young boy as the protagonist, who has been creating his dream car since he was a toddler up till the moment of revelation when he finally spots it. The music is an original soundtrack composed by audio and music production house The Jamroom and sung by Indie music artist  Raghav Meattle.

    “We wanted to revive the de-growing sedan segment and bring back love for sedans,” Škoda Auto India head of marketing Tarun Jha said, speaking on the launch of the integrated campaign. “We tapped into a universal human insight that as a child the first car we imagine is a sedan and not any other body type. This love and fascination continue all our lives.”

    The campaign will tap all essential mediums for its nationwide launch, including a strong presence across national and regional television, print, outdoor, radio,
    digital and social media, said the statement. 

    “With all that the Slavia had on offer – be it the space, the style, the power and the presence, it felt so right to say that it was the car that we always had in mind since we were kids. Without quite knowing it was the car we always wanted,” commented Publicis Worldwide India national creative director Vikash Chemjong.

  • VMLY&R India brings in Rajshekar Patil as executive creative director

    VMLY&R India brings in Rajshekar Patil as executive creative director

    Mumbai: Global brand and customer experience agency VMLY&R has brought Rajshekar Patil on board as executive creative director. He will report to VMLY&R India chief creative officer  Mukund Olety. 

    In this role, Patil will oversee the creative capabilities of the agency, assist in campaign conceptualisation, and support the agency’s creative vision. As part of the leadership team, he will also champion a culture of creativity, inclusiveness, and innovation, said the agency.

    Patil brings in 18 years of work experience with him as an award-winning integrated advertising professional working at the intersection of creativity and tech. His last assignment was with Publicis Worldwide India as ECD. At Publicis Mumbai, he was heading Skoda Motors, Citi, Zee5, and Times Group. 

    “I am delighted that Rajshekar is joining us. He is a passionate, razor-sharp, creative thinker with a portfolio that speaks to his desire for genuine impact through his work,” said VMLY&R India chief creative officer Mukund Olety. ” I welcome him wholeheartedly to the VMLY&R family and look forward to growing our creative reputation across the country.”

    Patil is the co-founder of a kid-tech startup, built at a tech incubator in London, and Snap Counsellors, an award-winning teen helpline on Snapchat. He also helped launch Apple in India, contributing several pieces to the Grand Prix-winning Shot on the iPhone campaign.

    A computer science graduate who landed accidentally in the creative department of Ogilvy and Mather and never left, Patil has been recognised with D&AD Impact, One Show, Cannes, Effies APAC, Spikes Tangrams, etc. His previous stints were at BBDO India, Media Arts Lab (Apple’s agency), BBH India, and Ogilvy & Mather.

    “VMLY&R brings together a blend of creativity, technology, data and culture to create truly unique solutions for clients. Creativity here seeps into every facet of the agency and I look forward to working closely with Anil and Mukund to create some fantastic work,” said Patil on his new role.