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Sony Ericsson signs on Hrithik Roshan as brand ambassador
 

Indiantelevision.com Team

(29 March 2007 9:00 pm)

 

MUMBAI: Sony Ericsson announced Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan as the company's brand ambassador for India and SAARC countries. Sony Ericsson India General Manager Sudhin Mathur made the announcement in Mumbai. Hrithik will be endorsing all Sony Ericsson products and will be part of the company's marketing initiatives.

The company aims to strengthen its commitment to the Indian market. Sony Ericsson has leveraged the platform of 'Entertainment' via several initiatives focused on Bollywood and sports. With this announcement, Sony Ericsson takes forward its association with Bollywood and entertainment in India.

Commenting on this special association with Hrithik Roshan, Sony Ericsson India General Manager Sudhin Mathur said, "India is a very exciting and high-growth market for Sony Ericsson. The company has witnessed this growth through launch of the most innovative products backed by a strong customer focus and exciting marketing campaigns that revolve around entertainment. With movies being the face of our society, Bollywood is one of the most effective routes to connect with the Indian audience, as it offers instant entertainment, instant identification, instant star power and strongly influences popular culture."

"Superstar Hrithik Roshan was an obvious choice for us, as he is the perfect synonym for the Sony Ericsson brand values of performance, lifestyle and entertainment. Similar to Sony Ericsson, Hrithik Roshan connects with audiences at an individual and collective level and is aspirational and cool for the youth. Hrithik is energetic, stylish and selective, Mathur added.

Speaking on the occasion, Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan said, "I am honoured to be associated with Sony Ericsson - one of the most innovative and aspirational brands in the world. I personally love Sony Ericsson as the company has the coolest and most innovative phones, be it in music, camera phones or smartphones. No other company can offer a Walkman or Cyber-shot branded phone - one device that offers the more perfect technology combination - Ericsson's mobile telephony and Sony's Digital Entertainment expertise. From now on, I will be enjoying all my personal music on my Sony Ericsson Walkman Phone and taking personal photographs with the Cyber Shot phone"

This deal has been facilitated by Carving Dreams Entertainment Private Limited,an entertainment marketing outfit.

 

 
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