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  • TBWAIndia crafts a heartfelt campaign for Bandhan Mutual Fund’s 25th Anniversary

    TBWAIndia crafts a heartfelt campaign for Bandhan Mutual Fund’s 25th Anniversary

    MUMBAI: Bandhan AMC Ltd is celebrating 25 years in the Indian mutual fund industry, marking a legacy built on trust, innovation and unwavering commitment to helping savers become investors. To mark this milestone with its investors and partners, they launched ‘Raju Bhaiya Ki Kahani,’ a nostalgic, music-led film.

    TBWAIndia’s film, through a heartfelt jingle and animation, beautifully tells Raju’s relatable financial journey. It’s a poignant story, evolving from a teenager’s first savings to an adult’s consistent investing for their dreams. The film powerfully conveys the timeless message: persistence and patience in investing through challenges, lead to significant future growth.

    “As we mark 25 years, we are proud of our role in helping millions transition from savers to investors,” said Bandhan AMC CEO Vishal Kapoor. “From ANZ Grindlays to Bandhan AMC, each milestone underscores our commitment to financial inclusion, innovation, and investor-centricity. We are deeply grateful to all stakeholders for their enduring trust and support and remain focused on empowering investors and redefining what’s possible.”

    Talking about the partnership, TBWAIndia CEO Govind Pandey  said, “Brand milestone campaigns often end up as inward-looking celebrations. We wanted to break that mould. As ‘The Disruption® Company,’ we embody a mindset of creation over destruction, and our goal was to speak to the nation’s living room, not just the boardroom, celebrating the deep cultural transformation Bandhan Mutual Fund has driven from saving to investing. This campaign is a tribute to every ‘Raju Bhaiya’ who once hesitated but eventually believed. We’re grateful to have partnered with Bandhan Mutual Fund as their creative agency. And proud to have brought this milestone to life in a way that celebrates not just a brand, but a movement.”

    Mirroring this sentiment, TBWAIndia CCEO Russell Barrett said, “We aimed to avoid the trap of creating just another self-congratulatory ad or case film for a 25-year-old brand. We created an immersive experience chronicling the 25-year journey of Indian investors, starting with print and culminating in a film. The familiar ‘Gullak’ (piggy bank) served as our entry point, reimagined as the genesis of an investing habit, seamlessly transitioning from print to an AR experience and an emotional digital film, transforming a simple ad into a Bandhan Mutual Fund brand experience “

    The film is available on digital channels. These ads encouraged viewers to watch the film by scanning a QR code prominently displayed on the ‘Gullak’ (Piggy Bank).

  • The One Club for Creativity wraps up a successful Portfolio Night 2024

    The One Club for Creativity wraps up a successful Portfolio Night 2024

    Mumbai: The One Club for Creativity concluded the third edition of Portfolio Night 2024 in Mumbai and has become one of the most important networking events for the creative industry. The event took place on 10 October (virtual) and 11 October (Mumbai) 2024. Fostering connections between emerging talent and established creatives; Portfolio Night is an ecosystem of creative development, the launchpad of careers, and a major force in shaping the future of creativity.

    The event was held at the Ecole Intuit Lab in Mumbai and was co-hosted by agencies under Omnicom Advertising Group – BBDO India, DDB Mudra Group, and TBWAIndia. It brought together 110 emerging creatives with diverse academic backgrounds in design, planning, direction, content writing and so on.

    BBDO India chairman & CEO Josy Paul, kicked off  the event with an inspiring speech. This was followed by an energetic, fast -paced evening of one-to-one portfolio reviews by the jury panel of 30 jurors over the two days.  

    “Portfolio night is really about a portfolio of creative values: Originality, freedom, fearlessness, love, passion and belief. That’s what I was looking for. It is as much about the people as it is about the work. And I got all of it. For that’s what I saw, felt and experienced at this electric night. Thank you for the collision of emerging talent and established creatives. It was alchemy. The future of creativity is shining bright” said, Josy.

    Speaking about this year’s juror experience, DDB Mudra Group CCO Rahul Mathew said, “While the Portfolio Night may come across as a night of evaluation by the creative heads, it’s also an introduction. We’re introduced to where the talent is headed and what the future has in store for our industry. And once again we leave reassured and confident that the future of creativity is bright.”

    TBWA India chief creative experience officer Russell Barrett commented, “As always it was an amazing experience to interact with the energy and the openness of the future of our industry. This year I saw a number of portfolios that were not from the traditional areas of creativity – animators, cinematographers, UX, UI designers. While a good number of the other portfolios had experiential and innovation ideas too. It’s great that the portfolios at portfolio night are keeping pace with the rapid changes we’re seeing all around us.”

    Sukanya Aggarwal emerged as the winner at the Portfolio Night Mumbai while Udo Döhler Neto won the virtual pan-India Portfolio Night. They’ve both earned the chance to participate in the prestigious global Portfolio Night All-Stars program. This program brings together creatives with winning portfolios from all host cities. These lucky All-Stars will work in global teams on a brief from a major brand and attend seminars and recruiting sessions.  At the end of the week, each team presents their pitch, with the winning Portfolio Night All-Stars flown to New York by The One Club for Creative Week 2025.

    Jury Panel – Mumbai

    Sr. No

    Jury Name

    Organization

    1

    Aalap Desai

    		 tgthr
    2

    Arun Iyer

    Spring Marketing Capital

    3

    Gia Fernandes

    Dentsu Webchutney
    4

    Hemant Shringy

    FCB Ulka
    5

    Josy Paul

    BBDO India
    6

    Kainaz Karmakar

    Ogilvy India
    7

    Mukund Olety

    		 VML
    8

    Pallavi Chakravarti

    Fundamental
    9

    Priya Shivakumar

    DDB Mudra
    10

    Rahul Mathew

    DDB Mudra Group
    11

    Raj Kamble

    Famous Innovations
    12

    Rajdeepak Das

    Leo Burnett India
    13

    Russell Barrett

    TBWA India
    14

    Shitu Patil

    Publicis India
    15

    Sindhu Sharma

    Enormous
    16

    Sonal Chhajerh

    Leo Burnett India
    17

    Swati Bhattacharya

    LightBox
    18

    Varsha  Desai

    MullenLowe Lintas

    Jury Panel – Virtual

    Sr. No

    Jury Name

    Organization
    1

    Ajeet Shukla

    Dentsu Webchutney
    2

    Akshay Seth

    Ogilvy
    3

    Chandani Samdaria

    L&K Saatchi & Saatchi
    4

    Ishan Mehta

    22feet Tribal Worldwide
    5

    Pooja Manek

    Talented
    6

    Preeti Kaul

    Ogilvy
    7

    Shruti Subramaniam

    BBDO India
    8

    Siddhi Yadav

    McCann
    9

    Snigdha Malhotra

    BBDO India
    10

    Suchitra Gahlot

    FCB Ulka
    11

    Sushant Dharwadkar

    TBWA India
    12

    Vishnu Srivatsav

    22feet Tribal Worldwide
  • JSW Paints launches new TVC celebrating Independence Day

    JSW Paints launches new TVC celebrating Independence Day

    Mumbai: JSW Paints is adding colour to India’s Independence Day celebrations with a film that captures the colours of the Indian national flag. Conceptualised by TBWAIndia, the campaign offers a fresh perspective on the Indian national flag, celebrating the diversity of its colours. The campaign has been launched across digital platforms.

    While the tricolour flag is recognised for its saffron, white, and green, JSW Paints’ new campaign subtly highlights the importance of every colour symbolising the unity, pride, and achievements of the nation. The film follows school children playing during their recess. The game involves identifying objects of a specific colour collectively chosen by these children. As the game progresses, the film celebrates the colour blue through different objects in the classroom.

    The playful climax is a moment of joy as the film concludes on a powerful note, celebrating the significant role of blue, which symbolises progress, and the force that keeps the nation moving forward and keeps the tricolour soaring high. With this film, JSW Paints reaffirms its commitment to delivering messages that resonate with the spirit of India, highlighting the diversity that makes our nation truly unique.

    Commenting on the new Independence day campaign, JSW Paints joint MD and CEO AS Sundaresan said, “Our Independence Day campaign celebrates the colours that build our national identity. Colours that bring the country together and instill pride in what in what we do. It reflects our aim to be thoughtful and bring out the stories behind every colour.”

    TBWAIndia CEO Govind Pandey said, “JSW Paints pays tribute and draws attention to the colour blue that is at the heart of our National Tiranga and is the colour that unifies us as a nation through our support of ‘team blue’.”

    According to TBWAIndia CCExpO Russell Barrett, “This is the third year running that JSW Paints has produced a film celebrating Independence Day. This year we decided to disrupt in a whole new way, by celebrating the colour blue in the ‘tricolour’. The film dramatizes the colour blue in a surprising and unexpected way. Recognising it as a colour of many achievements and bringing it into focus allows us to introduce a beautiful and unique thought to this years’ Independence Day celebrations.”

  • JSW Paints launches new campaign with Ayushmann Khurrana

    JSW Paints launches new campaign with Ayushmann Khurrana

    Mumbai: JSW Paints, India’s leading environment-friendly paints company and part of the $23 billion JSW Group has launched a new brand campaign for its iBlok Waterstop product range. In the new “Khoobsurat Soch” campaign, Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana urges every Indian consumer to add new depth to Thinking Beautiful in order to protect their home beyond the surface coating of the walls. The new campaign will be launched across various television channels as well as digital and social platforms.

    The Indian consumer is extremely conscious of decorating the walls of their homes. However, most of them ignore the essential need to waterproof their walls in order to protect their home from water leakage and dampness. The new iblok campaign showcases the way we easily block things and people in life in a quirky way and also highlights the comprehensive protection provided by the iBlok Waterstop range. It gives customers the freedom to creatively transform every corner of their homes. Conceptualised by TBWA/India, the film features brand ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana as he navigates tricky conversations and has a simple yet effective solution to block leakage from affecting the beautiful ceiling he has thoughtfully created in his new home.

    According to JSW Paints joint MD & CEO AS Sundaresan, “We urge our consumers to ‘Think Beautiful’ and when they do we are always there. The insight behind the campaign is that when a customer has a ‘Khoosurat Soch’ to have a beautiful ceiling – often affected by leakage, JSW Paints iBlok range is there to ensure it is surely protected. This lets them do more at home and keep it beautiful.”

    TBWAIndia CEO Govind Pandey said, “You think beautiful not just when you create something beautiful but also when you protect beautiful creations!”

    TBWAIndia CCExpO Russell Barrett said, “JSW Paints has stood for disrupting the category through thoughtful innovations for years now. With this film, the brand asked the provocative question – wouldn’t it be nice if more irritants in life could be blocked just as easily as iBlok waterproofing range blocks and protect our homes from the elements? The film dramatizes that perfect world with a humorous reminder that iBlok waterproofing range of paints protects our homes from the irritants on the outside, unfortunately not for those found on the inside.”

    JSW Paints’ iBlok Waterstop Range offers consumers an effective solution for waterproofing their homes with confidence. As leakage and moisture concerns are prevalent, iBlok Waterstop Range provides superior protection and longevity for your walls. The iBlok Waterstop 3K product is a revolutionary three-component Crystalline Waterproofing solution for superior waterproof coating. The range’s prowess extends across interiors, exteriors, cracks, and roofs, addressing all concerns from capillary action to crack bridging to anti-efflorescence ensuring that your walls remain pristine and protected.

  • JSW Paints unveils ‘Rangon Ka Khel Hai’ anthem

    JSW Paints unveils ‘Rangon Ka Khel Hai’ anthem

    Mumbai: JSW Paints, an environment-friendly paints company and part of the $23 billion JSW Group has unveiled a digital-first campaign to celebrate crickets’ colourful spirit resonating across the country. One of the most unique elements of the new campaign is the anthem, ‘Rangon Ka Khel Hai’, created to celebrate the unifying sentiment which is intrinsic to the game of cricket. The anthem, inspired by JSW Paints’ diverse colour range, adds a refreshing touch to every space, embodying the spirit of togetherness and celebration.

    JSW Paints has partnered with six teams across the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL) franchisee. This is one of the biggest brand association by JSW Paints and includes partnership with six teams including the Shahrukh Khan co-owned Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Giants, UP Warriorz, and the JSW Group’s co-owned Delhi Capitals during the current editions of WPL & IPL.

    According to JSW Paints joint MD & CEO AS Sundaresan, “Cricket is a sport that’s the heartbeat of India; it’s a way of life, a celebration of colours. By partnering with renowned teams in both the IPL and WPL, we not only expand our brand presence but also wish to be integral to the sport’s legacy. The JSW Paints anthem is our tribute to the way colours come together to make Cricket Spectacular – Rango ka Khel hai, Rangon ka Mel hai.”

    TBWAIndia CEO Govind Pandey said, “The Anthem celebrates the unity in passion and love for the game of cricket in the diversity of the colours of fans and players of IPL and WPL. All colours are equal. Yet another beautiful thought from JSW Paints.”

    “Our anthem’s lyrics encapsulate the kaleidoscopic spirit of cricket, mirroring the vibrant range of JSW Paints. Just as cricket brings together players and fans of different teams, each having their unique colours, our diverse range of colours unites homes across India, infusing them with vibrancy and life. It’s a beautiful synergy that reflects the essence of both cricket and JSW Paints.” TBWAIndia CCExpO Russell Barrett.

  • JSW Paints celebrates thoughtful actions in “Sundar Soch Ke Dekh” campaign

    JSW Paints celebrates thoughtful actions in “Sundar Soch Ke Dekh” campaign

    Mumbai: JSW Paints, India’s leading environment-friendly paints company and part of the $23 billion JSW Group celebrates the magic of small gestures in its new Think Beautiful digital campaign. It champions that real beauty resides in our thoughts and actions.

    The film, with its touching narrative, delves into how simple acts of thoughtfulness can create profound connections between individuals, transcending barriers and fostering a more compassionate world. JSW Paints believes that genuine beauty stems from within, from the depth of our thoughts and the inclusivity of our actions. This film beautifully captures that essence.

    Commenting on the new Think Beautiful campaign, JSW Paints joint MD and CEO AS Sundaresan said, “Our Think Beautiful series of films show how being thoughtful can make our world much more beautiful. In this new Think Beautiful film, we bring out how today’s younger generation’s thoughtful and meaningful actions can help spread happiness around us and build a very inclusive society.”

    TBWAIndia CEO Govind Pandey said, “An inclusive gesture holds profound beauty, transcending boundaries and nurturing connections.”

    According to TBWAIndia CCExpO Russell Barrett, “Think Beautiful is more than a baseline, it’s a platform idea. In this film we’ve explored yet another dimension of this platform and the transformative power of inclusivity, illustrating how even the smallest acts of kindness can catalyze positive change in society.” 

  • BBH India elevates Priya Gurnani & Arvind Menon as executive creative directors

    BBH India elevates Priya Gurnani & Arvind Menon as executive creative directors

    Mumbai: BBH India, a Publicis Groupe agency announced the elevation of Priya Gurnani & Arvind Menon as executive creative directors. Priya and Arvind have been senior creative directors and will continue to report to BBH India’s chief creative officer & CEO, Russell Barrett.

    With over 15 years of experience, Priya specialises in building creative communication that is at the intersection of brands, culture and consumer behaviour. In the past, she has worked with Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, McCann Worldwide and has created culture-defining work for brands like Stayfree, Yatra.com, Heineken, Kingfisher Ultra, Amstel and Zee5. Most recently, she conceptualised and wrote the lyrics to a rap song for the entertainment channel – Zing’s Apni Vibe Apni Tribe campaign. In 2009, she was amongst the winners of the Cannes Young Lions.

    Armed with 13 years of experience, Arvind also led the creative team at Publicis Emil as a senior creative director. With diverse experience, including a stint at a media agency, Arvind specialises in building medium-agnostic integrated campaigns. In the past, he has worked on brands like Mercedes, Frooti, Axe, Burger King, Aditya Birla Capital, Heinz, TRESemmé, Surf and Taj Mahal Tea. Arvind’s work has been awarded locally and internationally at forums including Kyoorius, AMES and Campaign Asia Digital Crest. He has represented India as a student at Cannes, and a young competitor at Spikes.

    BBH India CCO & CEO Russell Barrett said, “It’s always great to welcome brilliant talent to key leadership positions, but it’s even better when that talent is promoted from within.”

    Priya is a highly talented creative leader with a sharp and curious mind, great maturity and a clear vision for the kind of work both she and BBH want to produce. She has already proved an invaluable contributor by leading the PWW Bangalore creative team in the past.”

    “Arvind is an amazing new age creative thinker who led the creative mandate on Emil before joining the BBH team. He comes with rich knowledge of the digital and creative tech landscape and is the perfect fit for BBH’s Modern India’s Fame Factory philosophy,” he continued.

    “Both Priya and Arvind are “Good and Nice” and I’m convinced they will add significantly to BBH’s creative output. The creative leadership at BBH India is now fully in place and set to take the next giant leap forward,” Barett added.

    Priya Gurnani added, “I am looking forward to embodying and enjoying this new role. BBH has always been a place where ‘Outstanding is the norm’, and that applies to the work we do and the culture we have. As I continue my journey at BBH, I hope to zag for years to come.”

    Arvind Menon added, “I’m equal parts honoured, excited and terrified. BBH has an undeniably rich culture of creative excellence. And I know it’s only work that can help climb up to those rarefied heights. So I’m just going to focus on that.”

  • Roposo appoints BBH India as creative agency partner

    Roposo appoints BBH India as creative agency partner

    Mumbai: Roposo, a leading creator-led live entertainment commerce platform, has selected Publicis Groupe’s BBH India as its agency on record (AOR) following a multi-agency competitive pitch.

    The partnership comes at a time when Roposo is enhancing its consumer experiences and expanding its marketing efforts for live shopping and entertainment.

    As Roposo’s AOR, BBH India will now develop both consumer-focused and business-driven marketing campaigns. Together, Roposo and BBH will develop integrated creative and strategic communications that will break through into the burgeoning Indian live commerce category in a meaningful and unique way.

    Commenting on the partnership, Roposo vice president Abhinav Jain said, “We are glad to have BBH India on board as our brand agency partner, crafting impactful brand campaigns. We look forward to continuing to build Roposo as the leading digital destination for live entertainment and commerce, with them.”

    Commenting on the win, BBH India CCO & CEO Russell Barrett said, “It’s the age of the creator economy and Roposo is front and centre of this exploding category. There’s incredible potential for Roposo to play a role in pop culture at the intersection of content, lifestyle and commerce. We are excited to partner with the talented team at Glance to help the brand reach its full potential.”

    Roposo is the country’s first creator-led live entertainment commerce platform, owned by consumer internet company Glance, a subsidiary of InMobi. BBH India, armed with 14 years of legacy in India, is a creative powerhouse with a repertoire of highly effective, consistent, and modern marketing solutions.

  • Publicis Groupe announces top management rejig at BBH India

    Publicis Groupe announces top management rejig at BBH India

    Mumbai: Publicis Groupe India on Tuesday announced that it has appointed Dheeraj Sinha as chairman of BBH India, in addition to his existing mandate as Leo Burnett South Asia CEO and CSO. Partnering with Sinha will be Russell Barrett as BBH India CEO and chief creative officer. Subhash Kamath moves into an advisory role for the group on other strategic initiatives.  

    Russell Barrett has been with BBH for 12 years now and has been instrumental in making BBH India a creative powerhouse, winning several accolades including Cannes Lions, One Show Pencils, Andys, Spikes, D&ADs and London Internationals. Dheeraj Sinha comes in with 22 years of experience and under his leadership, Leo Burnett India has become one of the most recognised and awarded agencies on the world stage, said the agency in a statement. The new appointments signify the Group’s focus and investment on its creative brands.

    “I would like to thank Subhash for his leadership and contributions to BBH. Today BBH India is synonymous with truly world-class advertising,” said Publicis Groupe South Asia CEO Anupriya Acharya. “We will further accelerate the agency’s spectrum of capabilities and creative product to deliver unmatched value to clients. Dheeraj comes with an impeccable track record on growth, and this is also a testament to the strong leadership talent we have.”

    “It’s been a fantastic journey of 13 years, having founded this agency from scratch in India,” Subhash Kamath commneted. “It’s an agency built on a very strong people’s culture with creative excellence & strategic thinking at its very core. But I’ve been doing this for a very long time and as I enter the twilight of my 35-year career in advertising, I believe it’s time to hand over the baton to the next generation of leadership as I transition into an advisory role for Publicis Groupe. I’ve known Dheeraj for many years, and I know his passion for strategy & creativity. Along with Russell and Sanjay and many of the talented ‘black sheep’ in the organization, I know I’ll be leaving BBH in very safe hands.”

    “BBH is a dream brand amongst creative agencies. The brand has always believed in great work powered by sharp thinking,” said Dheeraj Sinha. “I have been a great admirer of its philosophy and the work that BBH has done globally. I am very excited with this opportunity. We have some great work, clients, and teams at BBH. Our goal will be to be one of the topmost agencies in the BBH network globally, creating work for our clients that brings them growth and glory.”

    Russell Barrett added, “BBH is an amazing brand, and this is an exciting new chapter in the exceptional story that has been scripted so far. I’ve enjoyed an enriching partnership with Subhash, Sanjay and Arvind, as we’ve done some proper black sheep work together. I now look forward to partnering with Dheeraj, who I’ve worked with before, and I can say from experience, that he brings a lot of energy and dynamism to every interaction and piece of work he touches.”

  • BBH India onboards Aarti Srinivasan as executive creative director

    BBH India onboards Aarti Srinivasan as executive creative director

    Mumbai: BBH India has announced the appointment of Aarti Srinivasan as executive creative director on Tuesday. She will report to BBH India’s chief creative officer & managing partner Russell Barrett.

    Srinivasan comes with 15 years of experience in advertising and was most recently with MullenLowe Lintas as group creative director. At BBH India, she will lead a team of copy, art, and design professionals.

    Her work ‘Son #ShareTheLoad’ for Ariel at BBDO won hearts and acclaim both in India & internationally, going on to win the Grand Prix at Spikes Asia 2019 in the ‘Glass Award for Change’. While at Lowe, she led Housing.Com’s campaign with actors Manoj Bajpayee & Rajkumar Rao that took social media by storm because of its ingenious use of celebrity voice.  

    She is also credited for crafting some of the most adored and witty campaigns for brands like Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Gems, Surf Excel, Thums Up, Uber Moto and Whirlpool, among others and has also worked with Ogilvy and L&K Saatchi and Saatchi.

    Besides creative work, she has led successful AOR pitch wins, for which she was recognised as ‘The Growth Driver of the Year’ at Lowe’s People Excellence Awards 2020.

    Welcoming Srinivasan on board, BBH India and Publicis Worldwide India CCO & CEO Russell Barrett said, “Aarti is an amazing talent and I’m incredibly excited to have her join us at BBH. Her ideas are modern, progressive and beautifully crafted and I look forward to working with her to give shape to many more famous and modern pieces of work at BBH India.”

    Talking about her new assignment, Srinivasan stated, “At BBH India, I strongly felt there will be incredible possibilities to get both aplenty. All thanks to my first interaction with Russell, where I instantly felt positive energy, open-heartedness and was drawn by the inspiring perspective on work and creativity that he generously shared.”