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  • BBDO Asia and BBDO India host exclusive event in India

    BBDO Asia and BBDO India host exclusive event in India

    Mumbai BBDO, the global marketing and communications agency synonymous for its work on many of the world’s most famous brands hosted an exclusive client event in India this week.

    The event marked the unveiling of key insights from the latest study on brand purpose in Asia, which was carried out under the agency’s BBDO Voices insights program by BBDO Asia. The study explores the relevance and impact of using brand purpose as an approach to brand positioning and uncovers important by-country nuances that marketers in the region need to navigate to build their brands successfully across markets in the region.

    BBDO Voices, now celebrating its 13th year, has provided valuable insights and thought leadership to brand marketers, planners, and creatives in China. This latest study marks the expansion of the program’s coverage to also include other key Asian markets such as South Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, and India.

    BBDO Asia CEO TzeKiat Tan highlights the pivotal role of India in the Asian brand landscape, owing to its rapid population growth and dynamic market. She stated, “India holds great significance for us, and in a market as dynamic as this, it’s essential for brands to embrace diverse cultures and consumer perspectives for success. The insights from this study provide us with valuable knowledge to building a strong brand presence in markets like India.”

    BBDO India CEO Suraja Kishore added, “The report is revealing in the fact that unlike in developed nations, in developing countries like India people expect brands to go beyond selling. Indian consumers want brands and companies to do their best for the ecosystem they deal in, e.g. if you are an automobile brand then consumers expect you to also look at how can you improve the quality of roads, or how can you enhance safety on the roads or clean toilets on the highway. We believe that brands can have a meaningful impact on society and culture. BBDO Voices will further help marketers, brands and companies build effective purpose-driven brand narratives beyond their own gain when wanting to connect with consumers in India.”

    Speaking about BBDO Voices, BBDO India chairman and chief creative officer Josy Paul said “People are looking for meaning not brands. By combining the quantitative data and intelligence of BBDO Voices with the emotional data and deep listening understanding of BBDO India, we can deliver greater connection, conversation and conversion for brands.”

    According to BBDO Asia’s latest report, Asian consumers actively seek brands that align with their values and address critical societal topics, such as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and women empowerment.  

    Among the four major trends identified to watch are:

    1. Climate change to likely speed up the importance of brand purpose. Environment and sustainability issues are the leading social topic Asian consumers want brands to champion the most today. As the effects of global warming intensifies, more consumers will look to brands to embrace a sense of urgency and be part of the solution rather than the problem. When this happens, brand purpose will significantly impact brand and customer relations much more than now.

    2. Brand purpose will become De Riguer for marketers as Gen Z Asian consumers come of age and take over society. While traditional mindsets and narratives still persist in the region, those under 25 demonstrate progressive voices on issues like LGBT+ acceptance and advocacy. They will expect brands to be their voice, and brands that do not stand for a social purpose will lose social currency.

    3. Brands will increasingly have the same accountability as quasi-government bodies. This is especially true in the developing regions of Asia where consumers are 20 per cent to 40 per cent more likely to have sought out brands due to its perceived impact on society. Here, citizens expect brands to step up and fill gaps which public governance systems often cannot. In this sense, consumers in developing parts of Asia will continue to expect brands to embrace the same agenda as governments.

    4. Brand purpose is Asia will have Asian characters. Brand purpose in Asia can never exist in a vacuum. Among those who bought a purpose brand within the three months prior to the survey, 6 out of 10 also bought it for its functional characteristics. To be relevant to the region’s consumers, a brand purpose narrative will always need to be rooted in what the product or service is supposed to functionally deliver. It also needs to be supplemented by rational/functional content along the customer journey.

    With its latest study, BBDO Asia hopes to help marketers, brands and companies build effective purpose-driven brand narratives beyond their own gain when wanting to connect with consumers in this region.  

    To access the full report and gain valuable consumer insights from each country examined, please click here.

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  • Kaizad Pardiwalla joins BBDO India as general manager-Mumbai & chief digital officer

    Kaizad Pardiwalla joins BBDO India as general manager-Mumbai & chief digital officer

    Mumbai: BBDO India has appointed Kaizad Pardiwalla as general manager- Mumbai & chief digital officer. Along with leading the digital transformation, Pardiwalla will head the Mumbai operations, and will report to BBDO India CEO Suraja Kishore.

    Pardiwalla started his advertising journey in 2004, starting at a prestigious agency and eventually rising to leadership roles within the industry. By 2007, his journey had led him to the role of national head at a digital and direct marketing arm, where he drove significant growth alongside major clients including American Express, Cadbury, CISCO, IBM, ICICI Lombard, ITC, The Economist, and Vodafone, among others. In this period, he spearheaded the agency’s digital transformation, leaving an indelible imprint on its trajectory.

    Throughout his extensive two-decade career, Pardiwalla’s expertise has shone across an array of brands, showcasing his impact with notable names such as Amazon, Wipro, Viacom 18, Unilever, Fiat, Ferrero, Virgin Mobile, Colgate-Palmolive, Tang, TVS, Tata AIG, MTV, Pfizer, and ICICI Cards, among others.

    As a marketing communications specialist with over 20 years of experience in advertising, digital, and direct marketing, Pardiwalla has been at the forefront of creating brand value and driving business growth across start-ups, growing brands, and iconic names. He’s a transformation specialist known for jump-starting stagnant companies and propelling them to high double-digit growth.

    Commenting on Pardiwalla’s appointment, Kishore said, “Agencies of the future will be shaped by people who can dig their experience as big data and can use their intuition to latch onto possibilities of tomorrow- Kaizad is one such rare talent that we are delighted to have on board with us. A thorough bred professional who has under his belt over 20 years of big data on building brands and business, with Kaizad on our team we at BBDO India are best geared to reimagine the business of advertising and to offer services across customer journey to our clients.”

    Speaking about his appointment, BBDO India chairman & chief creative officer Josy Paul added, “I’ve known Kaizad from his early days in the industry. He led the digital transformation at some of India’s biggest agencies. His understanding of the digital landscape and the opportunity for brands to leverage data and maximise new media and content is exceptional. We are grateful that he chose us as his next big career move. He could easily have been the new age CMO of a large multinational tech company in India. In our hearts we know it’s going to be a rewarding partnership.

    On joining BBDO India, Pardiwalla said, “It is a privilege to join the agency which has created some of the most memorable work of our times. What’s even more exciting, is that Josy and Suraja refuse to rest on their past accomplishments – they want to shape the future of brands and businesses. Their visionary outlook, candidness and focus on creating a dynamic work culture inspired me to partner with them on this journey. We want to set our clients up for success by delivering strong RoI and fostering positive business impact using a combination of data analytics, technology and creativity combined with tailored Go-to-Market strategies across all digital channels.”

  • The Moms Co partners with Neha Dhupia for its haircare category; launches a new digital video campaign

    The Moms Co partners with Neha Dhupia for its haircare category; launches a new digital video campaign

    Mumbai: The Moms Co., India’s leading toxin-free and natural personal care D2C brand, launches a new digital video campaign featuring Neha Dhupia for their Natural Protein Hair Care Range recognising the remarkable journey of motherhood and the changing needs that they go throughout the journey by supporting them with toxin-free hair care products made especially for moms.

    The campaign highlights how every mother faces moments where their hair becomes a joyful playground for their little ones, recognizing the devotion and sacrifices that define motherhood.  At The Moms Co., we understand these experiences and provide unwavering support throughout their journey with our Sulfate Free Natural Protein Hair Care Range, where we commit to care for each mother just as they care for their babies. The hair care range is infused with the enriching power of quinoa and wheat protein and promises to strengthen and nourish your hair by preventing hair fall as one embraces the transformative journey of motherhood offering our dose of care and indulgence.

    Speaking on the launch The Good Glamm Group CEO – Good Brands Co. Sukhleen Aneja commented, “At The Moms Co., we are committed to supporting the evolving needs for every mom through every change. With this new campaign launch, we aim to extend our support to every mother experiencing motherhood woes by crafting products that are formulated using the finest natural ingredients catering to their needs. We aim to provide mothers with the results they are in search of and the nurturing care they truly deserve and stand as companions on her remarkable journey.“

    Speaking about her association, actor and face of the campaign, Neha Dhupia commented,  “As a mother myself, I understand the transformative journey that comes with motherhood. This campaign is a heartfelt reminder that we as moms deserve the very best in the hair care range that understand and celebrate the different phases of motherhood. Joining hands with The Moms Co. for the hair care range is an empowering experience as the brands hair care philosophy stands for embracing the incredible transformation that motherhood brings where all mothers are beautifully cared for.”

    Speaking about the brand insight & idea, BBDO India CEO Suraja Kishore commented, “Becoming a mother is hard. It’s not all Instagram filters of perfection that people put out there. Culturally everyone gets over invested in the baby while the mom goes through an overwhelming experience full of complex emotions of joy, exhaustion, love, and worry, all mixed together. Therefore, when The Moms Co. briefed us, instead of looking for insights we chose to listen to confessions new moms had to share with us. It opened a flood gate of emotional data, like this one-  “…becoming a mother changes your fundamental identity – be it your skin or hair, the way your body looks and the way you look at the world too changes overnight…for a newborn…mom’s body is a playground…” Basis this we arrived at the positioning for the Moms Co to be an empathetic friend and a midwife that offers toxin-free products like this one is for hair-fall…by bringing alive real confessions the brand strikes an emotional cord by with every mom through every change!”

    With the latest campaign, The Moms Co. reiterates its vision to be there for mothers, every step of the way providing a nurturing foundation and enabling all supermoms to redefine the meaning of motherhood, weaving in self-care and empowerment with love. The campaign will debut on The Moms Co. social channels – YouTube & Instagram and will be further amplified across digital and mainline media. With the vision of fostering a smoother journey for mothers, The Moms Co. has also launched The Mompreneur Show India’s first-in-market reality show, empowering mompreneurs, and giving them a platform to spread awareness and make their business dreams a reality.

  • Nycil launches ‘no tension’ campaign during summer

    MUMBAI: Nycil, one of the most trusted powder brands and leader in the prickly heat & cooling powders (PHC) category in India from the Kraft Heinz Company is back with a refreshing campaign this year establishing its new proposition. Focusing on 5 summer problems of the skin such as sweat, body odor, rashes, itching and prickly heat, the brand advocates enjoying summers without any tension, with the protection of Nycil. With a heritage of more than 50 years, Nycil is popularly known for its anti-bacterial properties and its efficacy in curing and preventing prickly heat problems.

    Creatively conceptualized and executed by McCann, the campaign advocates the use of Nycil to fight against common skin problems caused during summer. The film starts with a young boy reluctant to play out in the sun fearing it would cause skin problems like sweat, stickiness, odour, rashes and prickly heat. Just then his friend’s mother intervenes to explain to the kids how the right powder can prevent skin problems during summer.

    Commenting on the new campaign, Kraft Heinz India CMO Vikramjeet Singh said, “Nycil enjoys the position of a market leader across the country and it is the most preferred powder in the PHC (prickly heat & cooling) category. Through this new campaign, we aim to educate the consumers on using Nycil for the 5 common summer skin problems; which no other PHP can effectively claim to cure. This was a natural progression since the brand is clinically proven to fight the bacteria that cause skin problems led by summer”.

    Speaking from a creative perspective, McCann national planning head Suraja Kishore said, “Nycil is a heritage brand with very strong associations on prickly heat. The challenge was to reinforce Nycil as the expert solution for summers. We are happy to bring to life the proposition in an engaging set up of kids’ banter.”

  • Glucon-D campaign joins forces with water

    MUMBAI: Glucon-D, the instant energy power brand from the Kraft Heinz Company unveils its new campaign ‘Sirf Paan Nahi, Glucon-D wala Paani.’

    The new campaign communicates Glucon-D superiority in providing instant relief from exhaustion compared to plain water. The ad film created by McCann shows a group of kids playing Kabaddi in the scorching heat. After winning the match, the protagonist of the film, a school kid, returns home after the game and approaches the refrigerator to fetch a bottle of water. The mother stops him saying “Don’t just drink water, add Glucon-D to the water” to get instant energy. The film ends with a refreshing reminder “Sirf Paani Nahi, Glucon-D wala Paani” to reinforce the importance of consuming Glucon-D with water to beat exhaustion caused due to harsh summer.

    Kraft Heinz India CMO Vikramjeet Singh said, “In summers, heat and high humidity lead to exhaustion. Glucon-D aims to educate the consumers about the benefits of adding Glucon-D to water to quickly restore the lost glucose, minerals and vitamin levels in the body after spending long hours in the sun.”

    McCann national planning head Suraja Kishore added, “Being the market leader, Glucon-D’s task is to grow the category and we went single-mindedly towards that end to chase ‘only water’ consumption occasions in summers. Through the campaign ‘Sirf Paani Nahi, Glucon-D wala Paani’, we wanted to highlight the superiority of Glucon-D in recharging the body and providing instant energy.”

  • # say ‘YES’ to health campaign: Cigna TTK

    # say ‘YES’ to health campaign: Cigna TTK

    MUMBAI: Cigna TTK Health Insurance, a joint venture between U.S. based global health service leader, Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) and Indian conglomerate TTK Group, today unveiled the  # say ‘YES’  to health campaign.

    Improving the health, well-being and sense of security of the people we serve is an imperative at Cigna TTK Health Insurance. This is the underlying philosophy of everything we do. Right from the design of the products to the way we deliver them.  A deep dive into the consumer mindsets showed that when a consumer is planning to buy health insurance, there are many questions and apprehensions in their minds on the benefits of health insurance – leaving consumers with a feeling that when the moment of truth arrives they may not benefit. Cigna TTK’s brand strategy has been to partner their consumer in illness and in wellness. In this campaign the brand partners the consumers in the decision making process and builds a relationship that drives brand preference.

    Cigna TTK health insurance head, marketing and communications Sapna Desai, said, “Our new  # say ‘YES’ to health campaign is designed to infuse positivity and affirmation for the set of consumers who are aware of health insurance, and are considering buying but are unable to make the final decision. It is within this context that Cigna TTK has chosen to # say ‘YES’ to health – reassuring customers that at Cigna TTK their health and well-being will always come first. The campaign leverages the product and service truths to differentiate and provide exclusive value to our customers based on their diverse needs.”

    McCann national planning head Suraja Kishore, “In a country that’s witnessing a rise in health consciousness, subscribing to health insurance should be an obvious idea, but it’s clearly not the case. Consumer immersions we undertook revealed to us the reason for this gap. Consumer dissonance and confusion arising from hidden clauses in fine italics, and conditions-apply-asterix keep consumers away from buying into the category.”

    Cigna TTK # say ‘YES’ to health campaign is insightful and designed to assure and reinforce our promise of being a true partner in illness and wellness. The guiding philosophy is built around finding favorable product & service solutions at all times for example ensuring coverage worldwide in times of a medical emergencies, lowering premiums as a reward for staying healthy, restoring your sum insured to the full extent if it gets exhausted due to any other medical condition etc.”

    The approach of this campaign is to keep the communication simple and endearing. The campaign will focus on print as the lead medium, with the support of radio & digital. Social media will be deployed both for awareness and engagement, as an always-on approach.

    Give below is the link to the making of the # say ‘YES’ to health campaign with bytes from Sandeep Patel, CEO and MD, Cigna TTK Health Insurance and Sapna Desai, Head, Marketing and Communications, Cigna TTK Health Insurance.

  • McCann Erikson appoints Suraja Kishore as head planning

    McCann Erikson appoints Suraja Kishore as head planning

    MUMBAI: There’s some change at top at the McCann Erikson office. The agency has roped in Suraja Kishore from Publicis Ambience for its Mumbai office as the head planning.

     

    Suraja comes with over 17 year of experience and has worked on Idea Cellular – What an Idea, and the iconic Tata Tea – Jaago Re campaigns. On his new role, he said, “McCann Erickson is known for its creative force and it has brands that enjoy scale and size. I think it is the right place for strategic planning to make a real difference. I look forward to creating transformational brand stories that are based on powerful human truths.”

     

    He is a postgraduate from Tata Institue of Social Science and began his career as a copywriter at the then Chaitra Leo Burnett. He began is planning stint in Mudra Delhi. He has worked on diverse categories and brands such as Croma, Ginger Hotels, Lakme, Axa Insurance, Citibank, Park Avenue Men grooming products, World Gold Council, Renault Duster, Henko Detergent, Tata Automotive, Hershey’s Milk Mix, Electrolux, Yamaha Motorcycles, Ariel Detergent and Suzlon, among others.

     

    McCann Erikson president Govind Pandey said, “Suraja will gainfully enhance ME’s strategic planning prowess. He is a seasoned professional and has an interesting and rich way of seeing life and people. His contribution will enhance relevance for our brands by adding depth and nuance to our solutions.”

     

    McCann Erickson Mumbai senior VP and GM Namrata Nandan added, “McCann Mumbai’s team is strengthened with Suraja’s addition, and we look forward to working together and creating great work for our brands.”