PepsiCo-owned Mirinda unveils new visual identity

Mirinda's new visual identity will be rolled out across the leading 20 international markets from May 2023, with many featuring their native languages on the cans. (Image source: PepsiCo)

The visual identity was developed by PepsiCo Design and Innovation “to ignite creativity”. A new global brand platform, ‘There’s no flavour like your flavour’ was also unveiled.

Uber’s new ‘Resilient Aspirers’ ad campaign fuels Indian dreams

Ride-hailing service Uber recently launched a campaign called ‘Resilient Aspirers’ that celebrates the indomitable spirit of the country. For the campaign, the brand has partnered Indian cricketer T Natarajan.

Uber’s ad campaign featuring cricketer T Natarajan inspires many by highlighting the struggles he went through in life to achieve his dream of playing for the Indian National Cricket Team.

Storyboard18 Exclusive: Dettol and Durex-maker Reckitt Benckiser India calls for media pitch

Canal+, Havas and Lagardère are currently experiencing strong growth in an international context marked by numerous investment opportunities.(Representative Image: AbsolutVision via Unsplash)

FMCG major Reckitt Benckiser that owns brands like Dettol and Durex has called for a media review, the account size is estimated at Rs 500 crore.

Why nostalgia works in advertising?

Nostalgia marketing can be particularly effective in reaching multiple generations. By tapping into elements of the past that resonate with different age groups, brands can create a sense of shared experience that crosses generational lines. By using nostalgia, brands have created campaigns that connect with both older and younger generations and create a sense of shared experience. (Image source: Parle-G - Parel Products, Coca-Cola - Jonathan Borba via Unsplash, Apple ad - YouTube)

Being powerfully associated with positive effects on consumers’ psychological well-being, the integration of nostalgia in brand marketing increases feelings of social connectedness and divulges a sense of meaning and purpose.

Goafest 2023: Mullen LoweLintas, Wunderman Thompson, McCann make a comeback at the festival

To increase participation and engagement this year, the committee has also launched ‘Goacast’ which is GoaFest’s official podcast. The podcast will offer exclusive interviews and scoops daily from prominent personalities of the industry. (Image sourced via GoaFest website. Created by ChatGPT)

Goafest 2023 will be held on 24th, 25th and 26th May at Grand Hyatt, Bambolim, Goa. The fest will also witness the 54th edition of the ABBY’s.

Weekly Shorts: How brands can tune to ASMR for campaigns

The younger generations tune into ASMR content for entertainment and relaxation from their fast-paced lifestyle. They also use it as a therapy to calm anxiety, especially when the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic increased mental health issues by 25 percent globally. ASMR content provides a sense of calmness and relaxes the nerves giving a similar feeling you get from meditation. (Representative Image: Israel Palacio via Unsplash)

What’s buzzing in influencer marketing and the creator ecosystem? What’s the next big thing coming down the line? Catch the big trends and hot topics in our weekly shorts.

Online gaming expected to grow to reach Rs 231 billion by 2025-FICCI-EY

Nazara is aiming to identify opportunities within the gaming, esports and adtech arenas internationally particularly with a focus on established gaming IP’s/studios, those advancing in technologies like web3, Virtual Reality, and AI.

Drivers for this growth include, access to high-speed internet in India’s Tier-II,III and rural areas and clarity on the new IT rules enabling compliance and building gamers’ trust4

P&G India achieves 50 percent representation of female directors behind the camera for brand ads

Very low cost theaters (with a capital investment below INR4 million each) will also come into being across approximately 88 cities with populations between 100k and 500k, and in the next 300 to 500 even smaller towns with populations below 100k. These theaters, which will thrive on mass and spectacular films, will have lower ticket and food and beverage prices, and will help in growing footfalls from underserved markets.

The company achieved the milestone one year ahead of the commitment timeline of 2024, now focused on sustaining impact.