Category: Advertising

When `Shah Rukh Mayur Khan’ turned the fortunes of Mayur Suitings

According to Shivjeet Kullar, former creative director, the main challenge was to strike a balance between the celebrity and the brand, lest the star be remembered but the brand forgotten. (Stills from the campaign)

Mayur Fabrics, which was established in 1974, was trying to establish itself in the urban markets. That is when upcoming star Shah Rukh Khan came on board lifted the fortunes of the brand.

BREAKING: Stakeholders meet MIB over SDC; seek clear definitions of food and health sectors

MIB advisory, issued on April 22, references a Delhi High Court order which underscores the importance of making digital content accessible to PwDs.​

The stakeholders sought clear definitions of the food and health products. Additionally, the stakeholders suggested that the onus on advertisers to submit SDCs to agencies and publishers should not be made mandatory.

Union Budget 2024: Favorable tax policies, push for digital infra, ease of regulations can bolster advertising industry

Indian media and entertainment industry is looking for favorable policy and tax announcements in the upcoming budget for growth. (Image source: Julius Drost, Unsplash)

The media and entertainment industry expects reductions in import duty on newsprint, and revision in DVP rates, among other tax reliefs. It is hoping Modi 3.0 will offer financial support and subsidies for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and fuel funds in the creator economy.

MTV rolls out #TuchchVichaar campaign to celebrate Pride Month and beyond

The story follows this individual as he faces judgment for his demeanor and discrimination for his identity. The film ends with a message encouraging everyone to stand up against bullies and their harmful mindset.

Conceptualised by MTV, the campaign film depicts a parallel universe where the LGBTQIA+ community is fully accepted, and it’s a straight, heterosexual individual who stands out as different.

Media.Monks rebrands as ‘Monks’, Sets stage for growth beyond media

Monks' nine capabilities will remain in place, which will now focus on just two Marketing and Technology offerings, enabling clients to accelerate revenue growth, transformation and automation, while outpacing their competition.

Monks’ organisational and reporting structures to support the new services model will be launched in 2025.

Reckitt’s non-core brand Robin re-enters Indian market with creative campaign

Maintaining the brightness and cleanliness of white clothes is a common challenge consumers face in India. Additionally, white clothes often lose their lustre over time, so people avoid buying and wearing white. So, it is always surprising to find a person wearing white every day, stated the company.

Robin launched a TV commercial featuring a woman who confidently wears white clothes daily.

KFC India appoints FCB India as creative agency

Further, KFC India also highlighted that 'interested' agencies could comment on the LinkedIn post, and they will take a call 'if they vibe'. (Representative image by Syed Hussaini via Unsplash)

Earlier Storyboard18 broke the news of the fast food brand’s creative mandate going up for grabs, with top agencies participating in the pitch to get the business in the capital, Delhi. FCB India has replaced Ogilvy India as KFC India’s creative agency.

DViO secures marketing mandate for Attero

The strategy by DViO will also focus on scaling its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and ITAD services, creating demand for green metal, e-waste acquisition from both corporate entities and end consumers, and promoting lithium-ion battery recycling and the demand for Attero's recycled materials.

As part of the mandate, DViO will develop and execute a comprehensive digital growth strategy for Attero- the electronic waste and battery recycling company.

Google, Tata Motors, Amazon, Jio and Apple are the most inclusive brands in India: Kantar

A staggering 68% Indians claim to have been discriminated against, and in majority of cases in commercial places and brand touchpoints, which is substantially higher than the global figure which stands at 46%.

Despite progress made by some brands, the Brand Inclusion Index 2024 by Kantar reveals a significant inclusion gap that businesses must address. It identified that brands who fail to address discrimination, risk alienating a significant portion of their customer base.