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  • When no-show gym goers star in a fitness ad

    When no-show gym goers star in a fitness ad

    MUMBAI: What if your unused gym membership finally did some heavy lifting? That’s exactly the cheeky idea behind SW Network and Anytime Fitness India’s new campaign, a clever take on the universal truth that many people pay for gyms they rarely visit.

    The campaign’s heart lies in a playful ad film that swaps guilt for good humour. It shines a light on the relatable cycle of enthusiasm, excuses, and self-awareness, proving that everyone deserves a fresh start, no matter how many workouts they’ve skipped.

    Once the film struck a chord, the message spilled onto billboards across major cities, each carrying a witty reminder of India’s most common fitness confession, the ghost gym-goer.

    “We wanted to approach a very real human truth with warmth and wit,” said Sociowash co-founder Raghav Bagai. “This campaign is about saying we understand you, and we’re rooting for you.”

    Echoing that sentiment, Anytime Fitness India CEO Vikas Jain added, “At Anytime Fitness, we’re more than a gym. We know life gets in the way, and we want to help people find their way back, with positivity, not pressure.”

    The creative spark came from Sociowash creative director Vaibhav Mukim who said, “The truth itself was creative enough. We didn’t need to exaggerate it.”

    With its mix of storytelling, humour and heart, the campaign fits right into Anytime Fitness’s be fit fest initiative, proving that fitness doesn’t have to be perfect, just personal.

     

  • SW Network collaborates with Pizza Hut for ‘Melts’ student ambassador program

    SW Network collaborates with Pizza Hut for ‘Melts’ student ambassador program

    Mumbai: As SW Network continues to onboard more global clients, landing the prestigious Pizza Hut mandate adds another impressive achievement to its portfolio. YouthBeat, the pioneering youth marketing wing of SW Network, has recently secured the youth marketing mandate of Pizza Hut, India’s most loved pizza brand. SW Network’s Delhi office will handle the account, which was secured through a rigorous multi-agency pitch.

    Pizza Hut’s newly launched ‘Melts’ is stirring up excitement in the Indian market. As per the mandate, YouthBeat will be responsible for crafting engaging content for Pizza Hut Melts and maximizing its reach on campuses and beyond. They will also be spearheading an effective student ambassador program with 500 students across 8 cities to engage with Gen Z and young audiences, promoting the Melts range in the coolest, most innovative ways.

    To channel its youth community’s competitive spirit, YouthBeat will introduce weekly tasks and challenges within the student ambassador program. Tasks such as increasing trials and expanding reach, with all the progress being tracked on a dedicated microsite will feature via a leaderboard. Top performers will be given the chance to win coveted rewards including MacBook, Air, iPhone, iPads, Jordans, and many other exciting prizes to ensure high engagement and enthusiasm among Gen Z.

    Sociowash co-founder Raghav Bagai on winning the mandate, expressed “Partnering up a big player in the F&B space such as Pizza Hut is very thrilling for us. We, at YouthBeat, will be devising Pizza Hut’s very own student ambassador program called The Melts Squad, consisting of ambassadors across many Indian cities. We are already looking at more possible tools to optimize this ambassador program, leveraging our expertise in understanding the GenZ preferences and mindset, to enhance awareness and engagement around the new range. The Melts range comes with a tagline of “No interruptions. Only Satisfaction”- and we want to rightly put across how crispy, cheesy, and, loaded the range is, solidifying the sentiment that nothing in the world needs to pause while you binge on your own ’Melts’.”

    Commenting on the collaboration with SW Network, Pizza Hut India CMO Aanandita Datta said, “Gen Z is an important demographic for us, and we are looking at many innovative ways to engage with them. Partnering with SW Network to launch the Melts Squad program is a significant step in that direction. Melts has already taken Gen Z by storm, and we are excited to take it up a notch with this partnership”

  • Sociowash completes nine years in Business, Transitions to SW Network

    Sociowash completes nine years in Business, Transitions to SW Network

    Mumbai: Sociowash, a leading advertising agency, is proud to announce its 9th anniversary in the industry. Since its inception, Sociowash has strived to elevate the brands and partners it engages with through innovative and impactful creative advertising solutions.

    Founded in 2015 by Raghav Bagai and Pranav Agarwal, Sociowash has grown immensely over the last few years with the organisation seeing a 50%+ growth YOY for the last 3 years running. It already had Delhi and Mumbai offices till 2022 and expanded into a 3rd office, New Zealand,  in the 9th year too.  The company works with brands across industries like Tide, Tinder, BMW Motorrad, Viacom18 and more.

    As the agency celebrates this significant milestone, it is poised to embark on an exciting new chapter with its transition to SW Network – an Integrated Advertising Network with verticals that offer brands a holistic approach to marketing. Within the SW Network, Sociowash aims to leverage its expertise across key wings. SW Creative specializes in crafting engaging brand stories and content across digital platforms, while SW Studio the production wing offers comprehensive creative services, including scriptwriting, video production, and artist management. SW Growth Labs is dedicated to developing ROI-centric strategies to deliver quantifiable business impact. SW AI Studios, a first-of-its-kind, AI-led vertical wherein the agency offers AI-backed solutions for its brand partnersComplementing these wings, Youthbeat, a dynamic youth and influencer marketing agency, connects brands with India’s youth pulse, boasting a vast community of over 400,000+ students from 1,500+ colleges nationwide.

    Reflecting on the journey, Bagai said, “As we mark 9 years of Sociowash, we are extremely grateful for the trust and support from our clients, partners, and team. We are excited to up the game with our holistic offering to elevate the creative standards in the industry.
    Our focus is to add value and create impact for our brand partners whether it is through conversations on the internet through viral ideas or end sales through our media vertical, creating impact is key for us. “

    Agarwal shared his sentiments, stating, “Throughout our journey, we’ve stuck to our core values of being quick on our feet, striving for excellence, and always aiming to make a positive difference. As we continue to grow and evolve, our next growth phase is taking us beyond India, and we are focused on laying foundations across the globe to be an India-first but global Advertising network.”

  • ZEE5 marked International Women’s Day 2024 with #NoNaariNoStory campaign

    ZEE5 marked International Women’s Day 2024 with #NoNaariNoStory campaign

    Mumbai: ZEE5, Bharat’s home-grown video streaming platform, marked International Women’s Day 2024 with an impactful campaign, #NoNaariNoStory.  Additionally, ZEE5 is streaming 49 premium titles across seven languages that are centered around women and their experiences from 2- 17 March. The campaign aims to celebrate women and their multifaceted roles in everyday life, fostering dialogue on women empowerment, well-being, safety, and security, while reiterating the significance of acknowledging and appreciating them.

    #NoNaariNoStory was unveiled with a “Social Media Glitch”, executed creatively on the brand’s social media platforms. Key visuals of popular ZEE TV shows airing on ZEE5 featured male leads alone, portraying the incompleteness of the story without the female characters/leads. The #NoNaariNoStory trended on social media leveraging a combination of activations, influencer collaborations, actor pushes, and through a user-generated content contest. The campaign witnessed an overwhelming response, clocking a reach of over 11.6mn with 4.2mn plus video views and engaging with 169K plus viewers.

    Speaking about the campaign, ZEE5 head – AVOD marketing Abhirup Datta said, “At ZEE5, we believe in the power of storytelling to spark meaningful conversations and bring about positive change. #NoNaariNoStory is not just about celebrating International Women’s Day; it is about acknowledging the pivotal role women play in shaping our lives and communities. Through this campaign, we aim to express our gratitude to all the women who make our stories and lives complete. We thank all participants, supporters, and our esteemed audience for their enthusiastic participation and support.”

    The titles streaming for free on ZEE5 include blockbuster hits like ‘Dhaakad’, ‘Veere Di Wedding’, ‘Rashmi Rocket’, ‘Salaam Venky’, and ‘Saand Ki Aankh’ in Hindi; ‘Geetha Govindam’, ‘Ninnila Ninnila’, ‘Sita on the Road’, ‘Sailaja Reddy Alludu’, ‘Pandaga Chesko’ in Telugu; ‘Sairat’, ‘Zombivli’, ‘Naal’, ‘Hawahawai’, ‘Bandishala’,  ‘Vijeta’, ‘Bibtya’,  ‘Sweety Satarkar’ in Marathi; ‘Ghosty’, ‘Kanaa’, ‘Ka Pae Ranasingam’, and ‘Dora’ in Tamil; ‘Monsoon Raaga’, ‘Drishya 2’, ‘Ek Love Ya’, ‘Raymo’ and ‘Thayige Thakka Maga’ in Kannada; ‘Mini’, ‘Parineeta’, ‘Boudi Canteen’, ‘Shrimati’, ‘Guldasta’, ‘Onek Diner Pore’, ‘The Lovely Mrs. Mookherjee’, and ‘Elar Char Adhyay’ in Bangla; ‘Lalbagh’, ‘Ini Utharam’, ‘Super Sharanya’, ‘Keedam’, ‘Happy Wedding’, and ‘Crossroad’ in Malayalam, and many more.

    Creative agency: Sociowash

    Currently the highest-growing OTT platform in India as per latest industry reports, ZEE5 is known for its diversified content across varied taste clusters and its focus on real, relevant, and meaningful storytelling. Alongside the growth in India, ZEE5 Global has emerged as the foremost South Asian streaming platform across international markets with a decisive lead in major markets like the US, Europe, Middle East and key APAC markets.

  • Flipkart and Vivo launch ‘ZoomInOnIndia’ campaign

    Flipkart and Vivo launch ‘ZoomInOnIndia’ campaign

    Mumbai: Flipkart, in collaboration with Vivo, joined forces with YouthBeat, the youth marketing wing, and SW Studios, the production arm of Sociowash, to launch the innovative “ZoomInOnIndia” campaign, showcasing the prowess of Vivo X100 smartphone’s camera in capturing the essence of India. The campaign aimed at establishing the Vivo X100 model as a DSLR-like smartphone.

    The main concept of the campaign was to showcase the real India beyond its stereotypes, inviting photography enthusiasts to zoom in on India’s bright, vibrant cities and landscapes using the Vivo X100. Leveraging the advanced camera capabilities of the Vivo X100, photographers embarked on photo walks in iconic Indian locations like Banaras, Srinagar, Darjeeling and Pondicherry, capturing the nation’s vibrant landscapes during the golden hour. The production of these striking images was managed by SW Studios. SW Studios oversaw the captivating photo walks and ensured top-notch image content production throughout the campaign process.

    YouthBeat also conceptualised and launched the ‘Incredible India Through Your Lens’ Photography Contest, as a part of their campaign. The contest has garnered over 5000 plus entries, inviting participants to capture India’s rich cultural tapestry using any smartphone. As part of the “ZoomInOn India” campaign, Renowned celebrity photographers including Abhishek Jammwal, Abbas Baig, Sanket Joshi and Abdul Rouf lent their expertise to the campaign which inspired many followers to participate and showcase their vision of India. The campaign also engaged with nine prestigious colleges such as Amity University, Ramjas and Hindu College and received an overwhelming participation of 5,000 plus entries from colleges alone.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Sociowash co-founder Raghav Bagai said, “With this campaign, our aim was to redefine how we perceive the Indian landscape through the lens of photography. And what better way to achieve this than with something that’s just an arm’s reach away – your phone.  At Sociowash, we believe we’ve done exceptionally well, given our understanding of the current youth fraternity. It’s truly heartening to witness the overwhelming response and active participation from young photography enthusiasts across the nation. This campaign was designed to be a two-way interactive experience, and platforms like Instagram played a pivotal role in its success. The ‘ZoomInOnIndia’ initiative not only resonated with our target audience but also sparked engaging conversations within the community.”

    The Flipkart X Vivo X100 campaign highlighted India’s rich diversity and showcased the exceptional camera features of the smartphone.

  • Sociowash secures Tide Arabia’s digital mandate for a brand revamp

    Sociowash secures Tide Arabia’s digital mandate for a brand revamp

    Mumbai:  Sociowash, an integrated advertising agency, has secured the digital mandate for Tide Arabia, the leading laundry detergent brand in the UAE.

    The agency will be responsible for elevating the brand’s digital presence through the formulation and execution of strategic creative approaches.

    The account was won as Sociowash’s successful management of Tide India’s account stood as a testament to the agency’s capabilities. The quality of work delivered reflects the high standards and expertise that Sociowash consistently brings to its clients. The account will be managed by the agency’s Mumbai team. As part of this strategic partnership, Sociowash will be responsible for increasing the digital share of the voice of the brand by executing campaigns that will increase engagement and brand recall. The agency will amplify the brand’s digital presence  while resonating with its target audience and help the brand achieve its business objectives

    When asked about the win, Sociowash co-founder Raghav Bagai said, “Tide is the most prominent name when it comes to laundry detergents, globally. We are elated to have been chosen to manage the digital landscape for Tide Arabia. We are confident that our team’s extensive experience and expertise in FMCG brands will help redefine and elevate the brand’s digital positioning in the region. Together, we can create an impact that goes beyond what has been achieved before, reaching new locations, setting new benchmarks, and adding genuine value for the brand.”

    Tide Arabia brand director Arushi Sethi said, “With Sociowash, Tide Arabia looks forward to leveraging new technologies and tactical digital strategies; to further cement our position as a leading laundry detergent brand. We are excited to collaborate and craft engaging campaigns, increasing audience engagement and elevating our overall digital presence.” 

  • Youthbeat bags Philips India’s youth marketing mandate

    Youthbeat bags Philips India’s youth marketing mandate

    Mumbai: Youthbeat, the youth marketing wing of Sociowash, one of India’s leading advertising agencies has been awarded the youth marketing mandate of Phillips. The agency will be responsible for building a community of young individuals who can make Philips more relevant and popular among young consumers. The Delhi office of Youthbeat will handle this account.

    As per the mandate, the key objective of Youthbeat would be to create a dynamic pool of young people who will bring together like-minded individuals, creating a platform for them to engage with the brand and each other. Youthbeat intends to shift perceptions of Philips among its target audience through strategic collaborations with youth ambassadors and implementing micro-influencer programs. Youthbeat’s influencer marketing vertical will leverage its expertise to navigate the brand toward its intended audience.

    Youthbeat is well-equipped to assist Philips in working with youth ambassadors and developing campaigns tailored to their tastes. The spotlight will be on promoting Philips OneBlade with its move fearlessly campaign, and Philips Hair Straightener with nourishcare technology with its No Heat Damage campaign, elevating them to hero status among the target audience.

    Speaking on the association, Philips Indian subcontinent business head, personal health Deepali Agarwal said, “Our offerings, Philips OneBlade and Philips hair straightener with NourishCare Technology, are strategically crafted to resonate with the discerning and bold Gen Z demographic. We recognize the importance of fostering a lasting connection with our consumers, ensuring that their unique preferences are comprehensively understood. The collaboration with Youthbeat positions Philips to adeptly comprehend and exceed the expectations of this emerging generation, solidifying our brand’s relevance and resonance in the evolving market landscape.”

    Commenting on the collaboration, Youthbeat co-founder Raghav Bagai said, “We are committed to leveraging our experience to help Philips navigate the evolving landscape of youth marketing. Our commitment is to not only build a vibrant community around Philips but also to redefine how the brand connects with its audience. Together, we look forward to creating a narrative that paves the way for a future where innovation and engagement seamlessly intersect.”