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From million dollar Malibu mansions to gaming consoles; Barbie film’s marketing stunts

Barbie movie's marketing stunt via collaborations with various kinds of brands is making fans and netizens get closer to the iconic role model.

From partnering with Airbnb and giving Barbie fans an opportunity to experience Barbie mansion to collaborating with Microsoft and enhancing the gaming experience through the Xbox, Barbie’s marketing team is ensuring that the world embraces the iconic role model.

Homegrown ad agency Rediffusion turns 50

Rediffusion employs nearly 400 employees and handles advertising for Parle, BMW, Tata Trusts, Dabur, Taj Hotels, Kansai Nerolac, Tata Power, L&T Realty, Orra, Brookfield, Liebherr, Zydus, among others.

Rediffusion, which recently turned 50, was launched on 2 July 1973 by Diwan Arun Nanda, Ajit Balakrishnan, and Mohammed Khan.

boAt announces Jemimah Rodrigues as new brand ambassador

To showcase Jemimah's versatility and talent, boAt released a comical video where the brand seeks the perfect boAthead through Sima Taparia from the popular show "Indian Matchmaking."

Jemimah’s achievements in cricket include becoming only the second Indian woman to score a double century in ODI cricket, with an unbeaten 202 for Mumbai against Saurashtra in 2017.

Reliance Jio launches internet-enabled ‘JioBharat’ phone at Rs 999

Bharti Airtel currently has around 130 million 2G users and over 100 million paying voice subscribers. This gives them around 40-50 percent share in the 250 million feature phone market.

The basic recharge plan for JioBharat phone users will begin at “Rs 123 per month for unlimited voice calls and 14 GB data”, as compared to “other operator’s Rs 179 plan for voice calls and 2 GB data”.

Influencers’ influence waning? GenZ listen to friends over social media influencers

Gen Z segment has a distinct aesthetic that impacts their brand choices, which have been driving fashion trends – crop tops, ribbed dresses, chunky sneakers, and baggy jeans. (Representational image by Laura Chouette via Unsplash

Gen Z consumers are 50 percent more likely to take their friends’ recommendation over an influencer or a celebrity while making a purchase decision, revealed a study from Yuvaa.

Johnson Controls-Hitachi appoints Sanjay Sudhakaran as managing director, India and South Asia

Sanjay Sudhakaran previously worked for United Technologies as managing director, buildings and industrial solutions and for Otis Elevator as senior director, Asia Pacific, mergers and acquisitions, sales and marketing before joining Schneider Electric in 2019.

Sanjay Sudhakaran will succeed Gurmeet Singh, who stepped down as chairman and managing director on June 30.

By 2025, intimate wear category in India estimated to touch $8.5 billion: Khatija Lokhandwala of Zivame

The ad film shows the woman in an art gallery where every single portrait is of a thin woman. The audience can also see the plus-sized woman in a gym, where she has got the confidence to flirt with a boy.

To tap this opportunity, Zivame plans to penetrate into Tier 2 and 3 markets. Its latest campaign is an attempt to normalise conversations around intimate wear, and one which focuses on inclusivity.