Brands
Exquisite partners with Warner Bros. consumer products
MUMBAI: Exquisite, an innovative and experienced player in the EMEA market, has teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products EMEA (WBCP EMEA), on behalf of DC Entertainment, to create the first retail loyalty programmes featuring DC Super Heroes.
Marking the coming together of smart promotional mechanics with world-class entertainment brands, the retail loyalty programmes will feature DC’s iconic characters in exciting promotional campaigns including instant rewards programmes, redemption and sponsor rewards systems, games and ‘spend and get’ offers at hypermarkets, supermarkets, petrol stations, convenience stores, and DIY and home improvement outlets, across the EMEA region.
Exquisite CEO Michael Shina said, “We are very excited to team up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and have the opportunity to work with the world-renowned DC brand. With a spectacular line up of DC Super Heroes, alongside our roster of beautiful campaigns, we are confident and know we will have a successful partnership.”
Warner Bros. consumer products EMEA SVP and GM Julian Moon said, “The programmes they develop are attractive to new customers, and retain customers with added value incentives. This exciting partnership offers us an amazing opportunity to enhance the relationship their consumers have with DC Super Heroes, while extending the presence of WBCP’s portfolio across all sectors of European retail.”
Brands
Sting launches ‘Sound of Six’ cricket campaign
Pepsico energy drink ties signature sonic to every boundary hit with Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri.
MUMBAI: Sting just turned every six into its own personal anthem because nothing says “energy” like a boundary that hits different notes. Pepsico India’s Sting energy drink has rolled out the latest chapter of its sonic branding with “Sound of Six”, a nationwide campaign syncing the brand’s signature “Sting” sound to the varying power of cricket sixes this season. The push positions Sting as the audio heartbeat of high-octane moments on the pitch, using its sonic identity to “qualify” shots from gentle lofted clears to monster maximums.
The launch film, featuring cricket legends Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri, unfolds on a sunlit ground with playful banter that builds into a sequence of escalating hits. As Singh smashes the ball, he quips that the length and force of the shot should dial up the intensity of the Sting sound. Shastri’s commentary ramps up accordingly, riffing on the brand name with escalating flair to match each strike’s energy turning a simple boundary into an audible spectacle.
Pepsico India category head for energy portfolio Diksha Bajaj said, “Cricket is a major passion point in this country. Our campaign is rooted in the insight that no two sixes are the same. We set out to use the Sting sonic identity as a qualifier that redefines every hit.”
Yuvraj Singh added, “This campaign turns the feeling of hitting a six into something fans can hear. It is bold and matches the intensity of the game.”
Ravi Shastri chimed in, “Commentating on a six is an exhilarating part of the game. This campaign adds a new dimension by introducing a distinct sonic. The idea of owning the sound of every six is relatable for fans.”
Leo Burnett South Asia chief creative officer Vikram Pandey noted that pairing Singh’s power-hitting with Shastri’s iconic voice lets the brand relive cricket’s electric moments through a fresh, auditory lens.
The campaign will air across television, digital platforms, and social media, timed to catch the fever of the ongoing cricket season. For fans who live for the roar of the crowd and the crack of the bat, Sting’s betting that the next big six won’t just be seen, it’ll be heard loud and clear.
