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Reach Mobile goes outdoor with Posterscope India
MUMBAI: Technology today has an overbearing effect on consumers wherein the choices are innumerable. This sea of choices translates into a highly competitive landscape. Consumers are willing to experiment with the new that stands for upgraded technology and looks; something that translates into value for money.
Thus, Reach Mobile planned a high decibel campaign to maximize the opportunity staring in its face. The key business objectives included attracting the first time users and new Smartphone adopters to taste the use of smart phones at an economic pricing. The priority target audiences for this campaign are the new users of Smartphones in Sec B & C. OOH as a medium contributed in delivering brand imagery and impact, garnering a luminous impact.
Reach Mobile, the latest diversification of the $1 billion Rashmi Group, has joined the outdoor bandwagon with Posterscope India.
Posterscope India, the out-of-home agency from the Dentsu Aegis Network that has been handling both national and global mobile handset clients, has reaped in its expertise to provide a holistic approach where outdoor advertising is concerned.
With the objective ‘Your Smartphone – Your Reach’, Posterscope interestingly identified the reach of the target audience – where they move, retreat, socialise and spend most of their leisure time.
The campaign objective was derived from the brand name itself with intent to reach out to the mass at all possible touch points. The campaign was covered in markets like West Bengal, Northeastern States, Orissa and Bihar in the first phase.
The next phase roll out will target Rajasthan, MP and Chattisgarh.
Reach Mobiles head corp comm and marketing Kinjal Desai said, “We have been successful in reaching out to all corners of the cities in which we have rolled out our campaign; the response is quite good in terms of trade & customer calls. The agency needs to be appreciated for devising such a strategic plan with a robust coverage.”
Posterscope India managing director Haresh Nayak said, “It gives us immense pleasure to be a preferred agency for venturing into Outdoors. The media strategy was aligned to ensure that the campaign matches the means of communication and 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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Barista partners Ginny Weds Sunny 2 with mango campaign
Cafe chain blends cinema buzz with summer menu and 20 per cent offer.
MUMBAI: Love may brew slowly, but marketing clearly doesn’t especially when coffee meets cinema and mangoes steal the spotlight. Barista Coffee Company has partnered with the upcoming hindi film Ginny Weds Sunny 2 as its official beverage partner, in a move aimed at tapping into youth culture through entertainment-led engagement. The collaboration is not just a logo placement exercise. Instead, Barista is translating the film’s high-energy vibe into its cafés with a themed summer menu titled “Main Hoon Mango”, accompanied by a limited-period 20 per cent discount on combo offerings across outlets.
Actors Medha Shankr and Avinash Tiwary feature in the campaign, seen engaging with the mango-themed menu inside Barista cafés, a visual cue designed to blur the lines between reel and real-life consumption moments.
The strategy reflects a broader shift in how consumer brands are leveraging hindi film industry not just for visibility, but for immersive, on-ground engagement. By embedding the film’s narrative into its product experience, Barista is aiming to drive footfall, especially among younger audiences who increasingly seek experiential touchpoints over traditional advertising.
Barista Coffee Company CEO Rajat Agrawal described the partnership as both a branding and growth play, focused on expanding reach beyond the existing customer base and aligning with evolving consumer preferences.
The emphasis on a seasonal, flavour-led hook mango, one of India’s most culturally resonant ingredients adds a timely layer to the campaign, aligning with summer consumption trends while riding on the film’s promotional momentum.
For Barista, the move is part of a larger positioning shift. Rather than operating purely as a coffee retail chain, the brand is increasingly framing itself as a lifestyle destination, one that intersects with entertainment, conversation and shared experiences. By integrating cinema into its physical spaces, Barista is effectively turning cafés into micro-extensions of the film’s universe, where consumers do not just watch a story unfold but participate in it sip by sip.
The 20 per cent offer further nudges trial, lowering the barrier for consumers to engage with the themed menu while amplifying recall through a tangible incentive.
Brand-film collaborations are hardly new, but their execution is evolving. Where earlier partnerships relied on co-branded ads or product placements, the current playbook leans towards immersive storytelling and retail integration.
In that sense, Barista’s “Main Hoon Mango” push is less about promotion and more about participation inviting consumers to experience a slice of the film within a familiar, everyday setting. As the film industry continues to act as a cultural amplifier, such partnerships underline a growing truth, in today’s attention economy, it is not enough to be seen brands must be experienced.
And if that experience comes with a mango twist and a cinematic backdrop, all the better.
