PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew collaborates with Ranveer Allahabadia for the show ‘Mountain Dew Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai’

Globally acclaimed boxer Mary Kom, musical sensation Krsna, celebrated chef Vikas Khanna, and legendary cricketer Kapil Dev are some of the guests confirmed to be on the season.

The 16-episode series will kick off with ace cricketer Yuvraj Singh as the guest who will be the first to share his ‘Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai’ story.

Eveready pays tribute to the Goddess of Light through #EvereadyAalorPujo

Eveready’s Aalor Pujo aimed to transcend traditional boundaries by transforming the Maa Durga Idol into a work of art, paying homage to tradition while embracing the possibilities of modern lighting technology. (Stills from the campaign)

#EvereadyAalorPujo used lights in a strategic way that when viewed from a particular angle, all one can see is the Goddess Maa Durga.

Netflix’s new ad-supported plan clocks 15 million active users

Netflix will also expand its buying capabilities to include The Trade Desk, Google's Display & Video 360, and Magnite who will join Microsoft as the main programmatic partners for advertisers.

Netflix’s advertising president Amy Reinhard took to a blog to announce this and some other key upcoming offerings.

Dabur Amla highlights fresh perspective of Karwa Chauth in a new campaign

The film showcases Priya Malik's journey with Karwa Chauth, influenced initially by her parents' experiences. Following her marriage, Malik found herself cherishing the smaller gestures associated with the festival. (Stills from the campaign)

With this campaign, Dabur Amla aims to present a fresh perspective, underscoring that Karwa Chauth is a voluntary expression of love and affection, far from being an obligatory ritual.

Gillette launches new ad campaign featuring cricketers Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer

“Get a chance to play with the stars” is a digital film that bridges the gap between the fans and their favourite cricketers via this chance provided by the brand. (Images sourced via X and Forbes India)

Gillette Mach3 and Fuzion5 have come up with a campaign titled ‘Play With The Stars’ which is a golden opportunity for select consumers to get a chance to meet their cricketing idols and play a game with them on purchase of Gillette’s Cricket edition pack.

DS Group onboards Atom Network as its creative partner; to handle the brand’s dairy biz

Raj Hadvani, wholetime director and chief executive officer, highlighted, "In the highly competitive and impusle buying snacking category, we believe that Gopal Snacks has the potential to cater to every consumer across India and the globe with our unique taste and quality. Scarecrow M&C Saatchi's competence in understanding brand, contemporary strategising and storytelling makes them perfect growth partners." (Representative Image: Mauro Gigli via Unsplash)

The agency was awarded the business after a competitive pitch process.

#BlastFromThePast: DDB Tribal’s Iraj Fraz picks his all-time favourite ads

This week Iraj Fraz, creative head, DDB Tribal picks ads of American Tourister, Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society and India v/s India. Here’s why these ads made a lasting impression on him. (Stills from the ads)

Iraj Fraz, creative head, DDB Tribal shares ads that were ahead of it time and tried to bring in a change through effective storytelling.

WPP promotes Lindsay Pattison to global chief people officer

Lindsay Pattison is currently WPP’s global chief client officer, leading WPP’s relationships with its major clients – a role she has held since 2018. She is responsible for developing and supporting the global client leaders of the company’s largest clients, representing a third of WPP’s revenue.

Lindsay Pattison succeeds Jennifer Remling, who is leaving to become chief people officer at Warner Bros. Discovery.

Philips India introduces its latest festive campaign, #HowIndiaCelebrates

The campaign highlights how the products facilitate personal care rituals that contribute to overall well-being and foster a sense of belonging during such special occasions. The campaign encourages women to confidently embrace their own sense of style in this journey.

By collaborating with influencers across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Kerala, and Udaipur, the campaign celebrates the cultural diversity of the nation.