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Posterscope creates OOH campaign for Goodricke’s Roasted
MUMBAI: Gossip and tea are two indispensable elements when it comes to life in the metro city of Kolkata. Goodricke – along with its Darjeeling tea brand – Roasted, has strived to keep this spirit alive in every gathering. In a bid to give a boost to the soulful adda (gossip) culture of Kolkata, Goodricke has taken the outdoor route for the first time to promote their highest selling brand – Roasted – amongst masses as the most sought after Darjeeling tea brand in the country.
Goodricke wanted the outdoor medium as the only mode of communication and it was indeed a challenge for Posterscope to craft a campaign. Since ‘adda’ was at the apex of the campaign brief, the primary target of the campaign was to target consumers at those touch points where mass-gatherings happen.
Posterscope identified areas where people generally gather to gossip and used those spots as a part of its client-campaign strategy. Apart from using main media billboards, different formats such as metro signages, island branding, glass façade and BQS were used for the campaign.
The campaign was rolled out in two phases wherein the initial burst was for a 30-day-period, which was followed up with a sustenance campaign for the next 30 days. In between, there were quite a few filler phases conducted, which were of short durations in a bid to give a time-boost to the campaign during the monthly buying cycles.
Supporting the next two phases of the strategic road map, Hyperspace, the retail solution division under the Posterscope umbrella, will map all their retail counters under general trade. A retail audit was conducted to know the exact visibility challenges and consecutive solutions were given in terms of visibility enhancements at those stores; also customized executions were carried out to increase the brand recall at loose-tea counters under general trade.
It is pertinent to note here that the whole campaign strategy has been to position ‘Roasted’ as an ‘Adda Starter’ among the masses and influence the buyer’s purchasing decisions, which is then tilted towards brand Roasted.
Commenting on the campaign, Goodricke Group senior general manager Vikram Sungh Gulia said, “When it came to the positioning of Kolkata’s No.1 Darjeeling tea, we wanted Roasted to truly speak of the spirit in which it is bought, made and consumed in most households in this city. The two things that truly define the spirit of this city and its old world charm are tea and adda… both being complementary, in etiquette, in habit and in practice. For years, it has been a custom in this City of Joy, to sit and discuss politics, cinema and life in general, over a cup of tea. In the mornings before everyone goes to work, in the evenings when everyone comes back from work and several times in between. These tea sessions are almost always accompanied by an adda.”
“Therefore, what better message could we send out than ‘Proti Chumuke Adda Jomuk’ (Let every sip be a conversation starter). Our current campaign idea, ‘Addai Attkhana’ also generates from the same idea of celebrating conversations. “Ahlade Atkhana’, the Bengali proverb, literally translates, as the utter joy and satisfaction one gets from unrestricted pampering. Our Roasted campaign is about indulging oneself, in such an adda,” he added.
Posterscope India MD Haresh Nayak said, “The media strategy was aligned to ensure that the campaign matches the means of communication across all platform, be it outdoor or retail, within the consumer ecosystem. A very scientific method was put into the media planning, considering the brand value and insight and took great care in formulating and executing a plan that would create a powerful impact across the target group.”
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Nissin and Chhota Bheem team up for new masala noodles
Popular children’s character enters instant noodles category with fun digital twist.
MUMBAI: Chhota Bheem is about to make snack time even more heroic this time, with a bowl of noodles. Green Gold Animation, the creator of India’s beloved animated character Chhota Bheem, has partnered with Indo Nissin Foods to launch “Nissin Chhota Bheem Masala Noodles”. The new kid-friendly variant combines Nissin’s trusted taste with a mild masala flavour tailored for young consumers.
Each pack includes a QR code that unlocks the “Nissin Funtastic Playzone”, an interactive digital platform offering up to 15 Chhota Bheem-themed mobile games. The games are designed to provide short, engaging, and responsible play experiences, extending the Chhota Bheem universe beyond the screen.
India’s instant noodles market is estimated to be valued at nearly Rs 10,000 crore in 2025, growing at close to 10 per cent year-on-year, with the highly affordable segment accounting for nearly 85 per cent of the total market. The new product enters this competitive space with a focus on strengthening appeal among children and family households. It will be available across general trade and modern retail outlets nationwide.
Green Gold Animation founder & CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “Our collaboration with Indo Nissin Foods is a meaningful step in expanding the Chhota Bheem universe into everyday consumer spaces. By combining Nissin’s product strength and retail reach with our storytelling expertise, we are creating an experience that goes beyond the screen.”
Indo Nissin Foods chief marketing officer Daisuke Okabayashi added, “With the launch of ‘Nissin Chhota Bheem Masala Noodles’, we are uniting the incredible appeal of Chhota Bheem with the great taste and trust of Nissin for kids. The addition of the Nissin Funtastic Playzone further elevates the experience through engaging and responsible play.”
This partnership marks a strategic brand extension for Green Gold Animation, moving Chhota Bheem deeper into daily family consumption habits while reinforcing its position as a multi-format Indian IP with long-term relevance.
In the highly competitive noodles aisle, Chhota Bheem is bringing his signature energy and courage this time, to help little ones enjoy a fun, tasty, and playful snack. The hero of Indian animation is now ready to conquer lunchboxes across the country.
