Tag: Shalin Desai

  • Parle Products ropes in Big B as brand ambassador, again

    Parle Products ropes in Big B as brand ambassador, again

    MUMBAI: Parle Products has roped in Amitabh Bachchan again as the brand ambassador for its confectionary brand Kaccha Mango Bite.

    The brand owns the taste by positioning it as an exact copy of a raw mango – Kacche Aam ka Xerox.

    The TVC is inspired by childhood playfulness.The objective of the campaign is to make Kaccha Mango Bite popular among adults by making a strong connect with their childhood.

    Parle Products group product manager Shalin Desai said, “Kaccha Mango is popular for its flavor and well established amongst our target audience. The tantalizing khatta-meetha taste of raw mango is a favorite amongst children as well as adults. Mr. Bachchan has a magnificent personality and a strong connect among Indians across age groups. He embodies an exemplary blend of both style and performance, making him the ideal choice to endorse our products. The goodwill and reputation he has built over the last 3 decades compliments our own, built over the last 8 decades. His remarkable appeal which spreads across all sections of people in the country, compliments our brand communication.”

    Commenting on his association with Parle, Amitabh Bachchan said, “Parle has always been the most loved brand in the country amongst all age groups and we have a nostalgic connection with the brand.  I am thrilled to be a part of Parle’s new campaign.”

  • Parle Products ropes in Amitabh Bachchan as brand ambassador for Gold Star cookies

    Mumbai: Parle Products has roped in Amitabh Bachchan as the brand ambassador for its recently launched Gold Star Cookies.

    The company will be carrying out an extensive 360 degree marketing campaign to support the launch of its new range.

    The brand symbolises class, rich quality, and outstanding achievement, a positioning which blends in perfectly with the enigmatic star‘s image and persona.

    Parle Products group product manager Shalin Desai said, “Bachchan has a magnificent personality and a strong connect among Indians across age groups. He embodies an exemplary blend of both style and performance, making him the ideal choice to endorse our products. The goodwill and reputation he has built over the last three decades compliments our own, built over the last 80 years‘. His remarkable appeal which spreads across all sections of people in the country, compliments our brand communication.”

    Bachchan said, “It gives me an immense pleasure to be associated with the most iconic biscuit company of India, Parle Products. There is hardly any other biscuit brand in India which is as popular as Parle. I am thrilled to begin a new journey with Parle‘s Gold Star cookies and take the brand legacy ahead.”

  • Hide & Seek partners Aircel Chennai Open 2012

    Hide & Seek partners Aircel Chennai Open 2012

    MUMBAI: Making a debut on the court, Hide & Seek, the biscuit brand from the house of Parle, has joined hands with the Aircel Chennai Open 2012 as official partner.

    The tennis event, which is India‘s only and South Asia‘s leading ATP World Tour will be held from 2 – 8 January at the SDAT Stadium in Chennai.

    Parle Products Group Product Manager Shalin Desai said, “For us, there are several parallels between the ATP event and the brand. Hide & Seek as a brand appeals to the youth similar to the Aircel Chennai Open. The association gives us an opportunity to participate in one of the most exciting events of the year.”

    A spokesperson from IMG Reliance added, “We are pleased to announce that Parle, the number one biscuit manufacturer in India, is partnering with Aircel Chennai Open 2012 as an Official Partner. It is of great pride to us that a global brand like Parle has chosen to come on board with India‘s only ATP tournament.”

    IMG Reliance operates and organises the Aircel Chennai Open every year.