Tag: Sameer Chopra

  • Konica Minolta celebrates successful partnership with Singham Again

    Konica Minolta celebrates successful partnership with Singham Again

    Mumbai: Konica Minolta, a global provider of imaging and printing technology, celebrates the success of its brand partnership with the blockbuster Singham Again. The collaboration effectively showcased how advanced technology and entertainment can create impactful marketing.

    The partnership, which aligned with the campaign’s ‘We Power Your Growth’ message, highlighted Konica Minolta’s 150-year legacy and its forward-thinking approach, complementing the film’s narrative of excellence. The pre-release campaign sparked nationwide excitement through groundbreaking initiatives that captured attention and dominated social media.

    The hashtag #IndiaPrintsOnKonicaMinolta became a digital sensation, immersing audiences in next-gen printing technology. Further engaging audiences, the campaign included a scavenger hunt with iconic Singham Universe backdrops, while a countdown campaign kept anticipation high until the film’s release.

    Konica Minolta Business Solutions India MD Katsuhisa Asari stated, ” Our technology, like the titular character, is a symbol of reliability and extraordinary performance. By aligning with ‘Singham Again,’ we’ve demonstrated how Konica Minolta’s innovative solutions mirror the film’s themes of transformation and empowerment. This association provides us with an opportunity to commit to growth and innovation with a view to further securing our position as a trusted partner in this business journey.”

    Head of marketing communications & brand management Mohit Kaval emphasised, “The phenomenal success of this partnership stems from our shared commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering excellence. Through this collaboration, we’ve created a unique narrative that resonates with both business leaders and technology enthusiasts. The ‘IndiaPrintsOnKonicaMinolta’ campaign, featuring Singham himself, has become a rallying cry for digital transformation in India’s printing industry. This initiative has not only elevated our brand presence but has also sparked meaningful conversations about the future of printing technology.”

    Reliance Entertainment Studios CEO Sameer Chopra affirmed, “The synergy between Konica Minolta and ‘Singham Again’ demonstrates the power of strategic brand partnerships in creating lasting impact. This collaboration has set new standards in how brands can integrate with entertainment properties while maintaining authenticity. The overwhelming response from audiences and businesses alike proves that when technology meets storytelling, the results can be truly extraordinary. This partnership has created a blueprint for future brand collaborations in the entertainment industry.”

    The campaign’s impact has been nothing short of phenomenal, generating astronomical social media engagement. The ongoing contest series is an endeavour in customer engagement and has begun a new phase for brand-entertainment collaborations in the technology sector.

  • Carat Fresh brings together Indigo Nation and Reliance Entertainments Besharam

    Carat Fresh brings together Indigo Nation and Reliance Entertainments Besharam

    MUMBAI: Aegis Media’s Carat Fresh Integrated has facilitated association between Indigo Nation, a division of Future Lifestyle Fashion, and Reliance Entertainment & Movie Temple’s entertainer – Besharam.

     

    Commenting on the same, Reliance Big Pictures marketing head Sameer Chopra said, “Besharam is one of the biggest film of the year and we are extremely happy to have Indigo Nation on board as the style partner. Ranbir Kapoor is a style icon and his look is very cool in the film, which will connect with the audiences instantly. The film is family entertainer and is a treat for all Ranbir fans that releases on National holiday.”

    As a part of the association, Indigo Nation has launched a brand new line of collection called Besharam.IN inspired by the looks of Ranbir Kapoor in the movie Besharam.

    Sharing her thoughts on the strategic fit between Indigo Nation and Besharam, Indus League CMO Shibani Mishra said, “Film associations have proved to be a successful medium to reach out to the target audience. When you have a celebrity vouching for your brand, the customers are bound to get influenced.  We found an interesting brand fit between Indigo Nation and the movie Besharam as Ranbir is young India’s most sought after fashion icon. Carat Fresh has played a vital role in fructifying our merchandizing association with Besharam which has offered us an opportunity to launch an exclusive ‘Besharam.In collection.”

     

    The brand association entitles Indigo Nation to create and showcase the new ‘Besharam.in Collection’ through a fashion show conceptualised on the movie theme, a meet and greet opportunity with Ranbir Kapoor, rights to co-branded promotions/consumer contests using the new ‘Besharam.in’ collection.   The brand also gets entitled to promote the association using multi-media campaign including online, television, cinema theatres, hoardings, radio and print as well as instore POS collaterals.

     

    Commenting on the association, Carat Fresh Integrated vice president Sidharth Ghosh said, “Film associations provide brands the opportunity to engage with consumers in the context of entertainment that reflects their brand values and to turn that engagement into dialogue. Besharam – was a perfect fit for Indigo Nation as it promises to deliver fast fashion for the young and the restless.”