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  • Artimas Fashions assigns 12-15% marketing spend for Virat Kohli’s innerwear range one8

    Artimas Fashions assigns 12-15% marketing spend for Virat Kohli’s innerwear range one8

    MUMBAI: Virat Kohli is not only the number 1 cricket sportsperson in the world but also a dynamic youth icon whose personality allures millions of youngsters across the world. He is known for his determination, rigour, and the undying zest towards achieving success. Embodying the same facets of his personality, the cricketer, in association with Artimas Fashions, recently launched the innerwear collection of his brand one8-conceptualised by Cornerstone.

    A subsidiary of Lux Industries Ltd, Artimas Fashions Pvt Ltd is the official licensee for cricketer Kohli’s one8 innerwear collection and is working diligently to place this newest offering from the one8 basket as the preferred choice of the millennial population.

    Its positioning as a functional brand offering ‘comfort to the restless’ is going to be the hook holding the interest of the target consumer group who will feel a huge connection with the messaging, Artimas Fashions Pvt Ltd MD Nishchal Puri tells Indiantelevision.com.

    Speaking about the brand, he says, “one8 has been conceptualised by Virat (Kohli) and his team. When we were approached for the innerwear collection, we realised, with our experience in the industry, that there is a huge gap in the market. While it is a Rs 15,000 crore market, the premium segment is just Rs 5,200 crore. So, when we were conceptualising and deliberating (on marketing strategies), we found a phenomenal opportunity because with Virat onboard, the brand has great scope to develop connectivity with the right target consumer group.”

    He says that the brand is working towards rekindling and rejuvenating the innerwear market. “We have developed a great range and it is targeted at mid to premium price points. We are not a super premium brand because we want the comfort to reach as many consumers as possible.”

    The brand has currently been launched on e-commerce platforms and Puri is expecting that they will be able to take it to offline retail stores by the first quarter of the next year. He reveals that his team along with Virat’s team from Cornerstone is planning a lot of activities for the online as well as the offline activation of the brand. They have started with the launch of a high-quality video, featuring Virat Kohli, on digital platforms.

    “We initially, intend to use it (the brand video) on digital and then take it to cinemas before launching it on television in the next couple of quarters. The idea is when we launch on television, we should be recognised by as many people as possible. So, we are trying to use a mix of all these three media to reach the maximum of the target consumer base,” he shares.

    Shedding light on the marketing budgets that they are working with, Puri reveals that they have started with 8 per cent of the budget initially and will be cumulatively spending 12-15 per cent in terms of marketing engagement. “We have a substantial amount of investment that goes in in-store publicity. Also, we are marketing across multiple platforms. So, including all of this, the ATL-BTL spends combined, we will be spending some 12-15 per cent on the innerwear range.”

    He added that they will be taking the brand to the Middle Eastern market as well and are planning some consumer integration activities with Kohli for the same.

    With this new product range, Artimas Fashions wants one8, which is in the third year of its inception, to touch the Rs 100 crore revenue mark.

  • Artimas Fashions introduces one8 innerwear in collaboration with Virat Kohli

    Artimas Fashions introduces one8 innerwear in collaboration with Virat Kohli

    MUMBAI: Artimas Fashions Pvt Ltd and one8 by Virat Kohli have announced the official launch of one8 innerwear range today through e-commerce channels. The partnership between both the entities was facilitated by Cornerstone Sport, which exclusively represents the Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli. The one8 innerwear has initially launched two ranges under, ‘Edge’ and ‘Game’, which include innerwear varieties and socks in the premium category.

    Artimas Fashions Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Lux Industries Ltd, is the official licensee for Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s one8 innerwear collection. Having announced the tie-up with one8 in the previous year, the company has officially flagged off the brand on e-commerce today with a TVC campaign featuring Virat Kohli. This launch was planned post a year-long conceptualisation of marketing strategies and execution of the TVC to build better brand connect with the consumers.

    Commenting on the launch of the innerwear products from one8, Kohli said, “I am excited and optimistic about the launch of one8 innerwear. Today’s era is defined by the restless and dynamic youth of the nation, where style and flexibility go hand in hand with comfort. As a sports person, I am extremely cautious when it comes to finding comfort both on and off the field. The same ethos has been carried forward into the entire range of innerwear. With this launch, we not only aim to revolutionise the industry but also intend to evolve identities synonymous with the brand.”

    The brand offering has been thoughtfully created for a generation which is always on the move and believes in finding comfort in every situation. one8 innerwear’s marketing proposition primarily focuses on this aspect, where the brand is portrayed as the ideal representative of the restless youth. Staying true to brand philosophy, the subtle branding strikes a chord with the core messaging “Comfort for the Restless”.

    Speaking on the occasion,  Artimas Fashions Pvt Ltd MD Nischal Puri said, “It took us more than fourteen months to conceptualise and finalise the concept for the one8 innerwear launch to align it with the fact that it is a brand, owned by one of the biggest youth icon for our time. The association aims to build exclusivity in the category amongst the youth since the brand conception is created on the dynamism and spirit of Virat as a personality. ”

    “We are initially introducing the brand through e-commerce and we aim to launch it through physical retailers by next quarter. After tapping the innerwear market in India, we look forward to taking the brand international in the coming years,” he further added.

    The men’s innerwear industry in India is marked at Rs 15,000 crore, out of which Rs 5,200 crore is dedicated to the middle and the premium market segments and one8 innerwear aims to position itself in this segment. With the initial market launch, the brand has unveiled its range through two collections, Edge and Gamewith prices starting at Rs 181.

    Speaking on the occasion, Lux Industries Ltd senior vice president Saket Todi said, “We are extremely pleased and optimistic about the association with one8. We believe this association will not only redefine the industry but will also aim at evolving distinctiveness synonymous with the brand.”

    Lux Industries Ltd senior vice president Udit Todi added, “With the launch of one8 innerwear range, we look forward to a better brand connect with the consumers. We hope to offer a brand which resonates the personality and ethos of the youth. We believe that it will become the most preferred brand in the premium category representing the youth of India.”

  • Boost enables young sports enthusiasts to share their tips and ideas with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni

    Boost enables young sports enthusiasts to share their tips and ideas with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni

    MUMBAI: Boost, one of GSK’s leading brands in Health Food Drinks category, has garnered interest and support from young sports enthusiasts with its new campaign, ‘Exams are On’. With this campaign, Boost created a platform to share tips and tricks with their brand ambassadors, Virat Kohli and Mahender Singh Dhoni. Within a span of 4 weeks, more than 25,000 ideas and wishes have poured in for the cricket stars.

    The campaign ‘Exams are On’ came alive through interactive kiosks which were set up across 10 cities at schools, cricket academies and shopping malls. The young fans are also sharing their winning ideas with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni by giving a missed call on 99998-86611 and recording their voice messages. 

    Fans can follow the campaign on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram through the handle #ExamsAreOn.

    Vikram Bahl, Executive Vice President Marketing, GSK Consumer Healthcare India said, “Our initiatives at Boost, have been focused at motivating young sports enthusiasts to play a bigger game so far. However, with this campaign, we are giving them a chance to motivate their cricket heroes, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Young fans tend to speak to their television sets and share their thoughts while watching cricket match, trying to help their favourite team/players win. Boost wanted to give a voice to this emotion through the new platform.”

  • Colgate launches the Super Flexi Black Virat Kohli signature series toothbrushes

    Colgate launches the Super Flexi Black Virat Kohli signature series toothbrushes

    MUMBAI: Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited launched the special edition of Super Flexi Black toothbrushes – the Virat Kohli Signature Series!

    Available for a limited period – till August 2019 – the Colgate Super Flexi Black Virat Kohli signature series toothbrushes are available in markets across India. These limited-edition toothbrushes mark the first ever autographed range of toothbrushes by Colgate.

    While the collaboration between Colgate and Kohli to come up with autographed toothbrushes is a first of its kind, the Indian Cricket Team captain has been associated with the oral care brand for a while now. And the launch of the Super Flexi Black Virat Kohli signature series comes at a time when Kohli is away for the World Cup, giving his fans another reason to celebrate.

    Talking about the limited-edition Super Flexi Black toothbrushes, Virat Kohli said, "I am as disciplined about my oral care habits as I am about my game and fitness, even to the extent of replacing my toothbrush regularly.

    I have been using and also recommending Colgate toothbrushes to my friends/fans for years now, which is why the idea of doing a limited-edition autographed Super Flexi toothbrushes got me intrigued and excited – primarily because I haven't autographed a toothbrush before. And interestingly, it's a first for Colgate too! Also, it felt like a nice, new way to reach out to my fans, and at the same time encouraging good oral-hygiene. I hope people like it."

    About Colgate Super Flexi: Colgate Super Flexi is India’s largest selling toothbrush. Its flexible neck reaches the hard to reach areas of the mouth for a superior clean with a gentle feel. It is available in three variants Super Flexi Base, Super Flexi Black and Super Flexi Sensitive. 

    About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited: Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is the market leader in Oral Care in the country. The company manufactures and markets toothpastes, toothpowder, toothbrushes and mouthwashes under the ‘Colgate’ brand, and a specialized range of personal care products under the ‘Palmolive’ brand. Colgate has been ranked as India’s #1 Most Trusted Oral Care Brand for the eighth consecutive year, from 2011 to 2018, by The Economic Times- Brand Equity -Most Trusted Brands Survey, conducted by Nielsen. For more information about Colgate's business and products, visit www.colgatepalmolive.co.in

  • Virat Kohli launches Mobile Premier League in a campaign by Lowe Lintas

    Virat Kohli launches Mobile Premier League in a campaign by Lowe Lintas

    MUMBAI: Following the appointment of Lowe Lintas Bangalore as its creative agency, Mobile Premier League has launched its maiden advertising campaign featuring cricketing-star Virat Kohli. The campaign celebrates budding heroes from the streets of India.

    The campaign idea rests on the insight that for a billion-strong nation there are few national icons who inspire a sense of pride creating unconditional love and acceptance. Sportstars, in particular, attract immense reverence, respect and recognition, primarily because a sport marries nationalist pride, skills of the game, and fame. 'Ab har galli se niklega hero' packs this insight and fills this perceptional void of inspiring sport stars with avid gamers across the country.

    Commenting on the maiden campaign, Sai Srinivas, CEO, Mobile Premier League said "We wanted to launch with a bang and ensure our first TVC resonates with our brand and customers, which is why we wanted to keep it young, full of energy, exciting and appealing to Indians across. You will see Virat Kohli in a completely new avatar; shaking a leg with the heroes of Mobile Premier League that resembles a  typical Bollywood song and dance celebration. Through this piece of communication, we hope to drive customer interest and build awareness about our brand, inspiring everyone to play MPL and win and become a Hero".

    A series of four high-energy anthems rendered in unique local flavours celebrate heroes from across the country. Shot as a typical 70mm movie, with larger than life hero entry sequences, power-packed music to complement the on-screen grandeur, the films are fun to watch. Virat Kohli surprises with spell-binding moves even off the pitch.

    Sagar Kapoor, Chief Creative Officer, Lowe Lintas says “Gaming as a category is fun and full of energy. Hence our idea and execution kept these at the heart of the thinking. The song and dance package the mood perfectly. The idea of "Har galli se niklega hero " is an exaggerated celebration of the avid gamer. Virat of course is the best person to present these gaming heroes, embodying the spirit of both the competitiveness and fun.”

    “Our strategic perspective was that for a country of 1.3 bn, India has very few heroes. Not everybody can become a cricketer or an Olympic medal winner. MPL is a platform that democratises fame and fortune. Our creative idea stemmed from that context- Har Gully Mein Hero. With Virat Kohli’s superb off the pitch performance, we’re hoping that this campaign goes on to create even more success for MPL.” says Hari Krishnan, President, Lowe Lintas.

  • American Tourister sets the world at your feet with #GoSwagPackin’ campaign

    American Tourister sets the world at your feet with #GoSwagPackin’ campaign

    MUMBAI: American Tourister has stepped into another successful year to celebrate its association with international sports icon Virat Kohli.  After the success of the #SwagPack campaign, the brand has pushed the bar higher, with the new ‘#GoSwagPackin’ campaign. With this campaign, American Tourister launches its new range of fashionable, cutting edge, swag worth backpacks made for today’s young and adventurous world traveller.

    Speaking on the launch of the new campaign, Samsonite South Asia executive director marketing Anushree Tainwala said, “I’m thrilled to announce that we’ve taken #swagpack to the next level with this latest campaign. Our newest range of #SwagPacks is all about exploring the world and living life to its fullest, and the global icon that is Virat Kohli complements the brand and the communication perfectly. His confident and stylish personality is a perfect fit for American Tourister and reflects the best attributes of today’s India – go-getter spirit, assertive individuality, and most importantly, swagger!”

    #GoSwagPackin is part of a broader cross-platform campaign, the highlight of which is a TVC and digital videos that use a new camera technique. These are built around the emerging 3D technique known as ‘tiny planet’, which turns a panorama image into a stunning miniature world. In addition to Virat, as an extension to this campaign, we have other celebrities, influencers, and icons who best represent the globetrotting Indian of today on social media. The digital campaign will also include several interesting, fun activities connecting with the tweens, teens, and youth of the country.

    Commenting on the new campaign McCann India executive creative director Abhinav Tripathi shared, “Following in the footsteps of our last campaign, we wanted to up the Swag this year, while also focusing on the international look and appeal of the American Tourister backpack. So we got Virat to travel our little planet with the bags, quite literally. The film’s warped but unique visual language took a decent amount of trial and error, but I think everyone involved should be really proud of the final result.”

  • Royal Challenge Sports Drink launches #ChallengeAccepted campaign

    Royal Challenge Sports Drink launches #ChallengeAccepted campaign

    MUMBAI: Royal Challenge Sports Drink has launched #ChallengeAccepted, a campaign that challenges gender-based stereotypes in cricket and spotlights a world of equality that will lead to a better tomorrow both on and off the field. The campaign has been conceptualised by DDB Mudra Group.

    In the film, Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur, Veda Krishnamurthy from the Indian women cricket team come together with Virat Kohli, the men’s cricket team player, to say that ‘A day is coming where the world needs to become equal’ and urges fans to accept the challenge to break the barriers in their mind and to see men and women’s cricket as one game and one team which is not divided by gender.

    The campaign is also people to support the first-ever mixed gender T20 match that the brand will organise with women cricketers and the Royal Challengers Bangalore team.

    Talking about the campaign, DDB Mudra South creative head Vishnu Srivastav said, “Royal Challenge as a brand has always stood for forward thinking and boldness. It has stood for the spirit of challenging the ‘now’. So, when it came to this campaign, with the euphoria linked to the cricket season we wanted to talk about what’s missing in all this excitement – Women Cricketers. We wanted to create a campaign that challenges the world to move towards a more progressive and inclusive space for women, in sports and life. And we’re just getting started.”

    Diageo India executive vice president and portfolio head Amarpreet Anand noted, “With #ChallengeAccepted, the idea is to challenge stereotypes in life, because the bold are the ones who are fearless to do so. Our first point of view is to challenge gender stereotypes in cricket, where the game is being divided by gender & not skills & prowess. We believe that it’s a cause worthy of a conversation in culture & we are supporting the first mixed gender match with international cricketers. We are rolling out a full 360-degree activation plan supported by like-minded influencers and the RCB cricket team.”