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  • Hershey’s Valentine’s Day campaign touches over 12 million users on Instagram

    Hershey’s Valentine’s Day campaign touches over 12 million users on Instagram

    MUMBAI: This Valentine’s Day Hershey’s chocolates decided to give a twist to the conventional way of expressing love by offering GEN Z the means to express their bond on their favourite go-to social media destination, Instagram. It launched the quirky campaign ‘That’s What We Said’ in the first week of February in partnership with WATConsult, the hybrid digital agency owned by Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) India.

    Conceptualised and executed by WATConsult, the campaign made couples ask fun and interesting questions about each other and their respective relationships. The cinch here was that the answers had to match, and if they did, the couples scored a point. 

    In an innovative twist, the campaign utilised the existing Instagram feature, ‘pull and zoom’. Each partner was asked to place his or her fingers on the image and zoom in to read the question and answer accurately. Once the couples got their score, they could share them along with their experience and flaunt their compatibility on their own Insta stories.

    Sharing his views on the campaign, Hershey India marketing director Sarosh Shetty said, “Instagram is integral to Gen Z’s life where they express and celebrate all their relationships. Hence, Hershey’s launched this Insta-first digital campaign to bring their loved ones together and strengthen their bond through a fun and quirky game – ‘That’s What We Said’, this Valentine’s Day. We are happy that we were able to grab the attention and garner such a huge organic engagement with our audiences through this campaign.”

    WATConsult CEO Heeru Dingra said, “The acceptance of Instagram amongst millennials is huge and we wanted to optimise this knowledge in an innovative way rather than through the traditional portrayal of Valentine’s Day. Leveraging the ‘pull and zoom’ feature of Instagram, we made the couples have some fun and build a stronger bond. The campaign has created a fantastic buzz since its launch.

    ‘That’s What We Said’ has already marked over 17 million impressions, with a reach of over 12 million on Instagram. Since the game was played on Hershey's India Instagram page, Hershey’s also witnessed a massive surge in profile visits amounting to 42,000 and over 900 mentions of the brand; and the numbers only seem to continue to grow every minute.

  • Hershey’s Kisses releases first India TVC

    Hershey’s Kisses releases first India TVC

    MUMBAI: Hershey India, a part of The Hershey Company, has announced the release of the first ever India TVC for its recently launched iconic and globally-loved ‘Hershey’s Kisses’ chocolate.

    The new TVC, featuring Hershey’s India brand ambassador Tara Sharma, primarily focuses on how the chocolate enables endearing everyday moments of bonding and affection with loved ones. It celebrates the unique shape and wrapping of Hershey’s Kisses that makes every single one perfect for sharing with dear ones.

    Speaking about the product launch and the brand’s marketing plans, Hershey India managing director Herjit Bhalla, said, “We leveraged The Hershey Company’s rich chocolate heritage and expertise of 125 years, with the launch of the iconic Hershey’s Kisses chocolates. Hershey’s Kisses is a global symbol of affection and we have brought this alive in the new TV campaign.”

    Hershey India marketing director Sarosh Shetty said, “In India, we have created a strong and consistent Hershey’s brand that is now a leading player in every category that it is present in. The Kisses launch film is an extension of the Hershey’s brand promise in India. It celebrates the unique product proposition of Hershey’s Kisses. This delightful chocolate enables one to build a special bond with their loved ones. It is often about those simple, everyday ways to show you care – which often isn’t only words”   

    The TVC will be played on leading southern channels. This campaign will further be reinforced by an extensive 360-degree campaign across mediums.

  • Sofit promotes energetic life in latest ad

    Sofit promotes energetic life in latest ad

    MUMBAI: Sofit, the soy milk brand from Hershey India, has released its latest ad featuring brand ambassador John Abraham.

    The new ad is aimed at strengthening Sofit’s proposition of ‘Healthy Energy to Do More’, given that it is fortified with protein, omega 3 and vitamins and comes in a range of delicious flavours. The ad shows Abraham as a relatable, multi-tasking contemporary professional and how Sofit, when made a part of balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, helps a person achieve that extra mile.

    The refreshed ad showcases a day in the life of a high achieving urban citizen who has to go through a packed schedule altering between workouts, meetings, deadlines and travel.

    Hershey India managing director of Sofit Herjit Bhalla says, “Sofit is a brand of strategic importance for Hershey India. Indians today are passionate about health and fitness and aim to have it all while juggling between work, travel and their passions. Sofit is an ideal drink to consume for anyone aiming for an active lifestyle. We have also recently introduced Sofit in a coffee mocha flavour, which can be consumed both hot and cold, for those who love a healthy wake-up brew.”

    Talking about the campaign, Hershey India marketing director Sarosh Shetty adds, “Sofit’s new campaign showcases a slice of life of the young multi-taskers and how Sofit provides the energy to do more across day parts. We are sure that this creative will be well received by the audience and will position Sofit as the source of healthy energy to help them in their journey of achieving more from life”

    Abraham, who has been the face of Sofit since the past few years, mentions, “It has been a great journey with Sofit and I am thrilled about the new look of the ad. The refreshed commercial is extremely relatable and relevant where I play the ‘everyday hero’ who must constantly oscillate between a gamut of tasks while being both, energetic and efficient. I truly believe that we are all a part of an increasingly demanding regime with no room for lethargy. Sofit personifies the same attributes of a healthy and active lifestyle allowing you to push the envelope by going the extra mile to achieve your goals.”

    Sofit enjoys a lion’s share in the soy milk category in India. It is considered a part of the repertoire of soy-based, convenient, delicious, beverages that provide protein, omega 3 and vitamins, which gives a person the energy to achieve that extra mile.