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DS Group’s Pulse Candy partners with MOMS Outdoor
Mumbai: On World Compliment Day, Pulse Candy, a leading hard-boiled candy brand owned by the DS Group, launched a heartfelt outdoor campaign honouring the local heroes. Executed and implemented by MOMS Outdoor, a unit of Madison World, the ‘Pulse of Compliments’ campaign adopted a people-centric approach that extended compliments to individuals whose selfless actions serve as the foundation of communities.
A number of billboards were displayed featuring the late Trilochan Singh Ji (Founder of Veerji Ka Dera), Raji Ashok Ji (Chennai’s beloved ‘Auto Akka’), Aditya Kumar Ji (aka ‘Cycle Wale Guruji’), Anoop Khanna Ji (Founder of Dadi Ki Rasoi), Prince Mehra Ji (known as ‘Birdman’) and Ravi Shankar Ji (Founder of Roti Bank) in their respective cities such as Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Noida, Chandigarh and Bihar. With this Pulse Candy campaign on ‘World Compliment Day’, DS Group aimed to highlight these unsung heroes and their deeds that eloquently convey the true essence of humanity and their exceptional spirit to go above and besyond for the greater good. In addition to the audience on the street, this gesture not only attracted the attention of the internet, but also of other brands, igniting a ripple of praise and banter.
DS Group General Manager – Marketing, DS Foods Arvind Kumar commented, “Having celebrated World Compliment Day four years in a row, this time, Pass Pass Pulse is approaching it differently by directing focus towards individuals who exemplify selflessness. By harnessing the unique power of compliments, we aim to acknowledge the exceptional contributions of these remarkable individuals. It brings us immense joy to see them receiving the recognition they truly deserve.”
MOMS Outdoor CEO Jayesh Yagnik also commented, “We at MOMS are very proud to be part of this extremely thought-provoking campaign in honour of society’s noble souls who are the true torchbearers of humankind in this age and time. We were delighted to strategize and execute such an ambitious outdoor campaign for DS Group.”
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Budweiser launches ‘Let It Pour’ platform for FIFA World Cup 2026
Campaign spans 40 plus markets with fan events, merchandise and global film.
MUMBAI: When the whistle blows, Budweiser wants the celebrations to flow just as freely. The beer brand has unveiled ‘Let It Pour’, its global football platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off a four-year build-up with a campaign designed to turn fandom into a shared, full-throttle experience. Rolling out across more than 40 countries, including India, the initiative blends on-ground activations, merchandise and a star-led global film to capture the emotional surge of the sport’s biggest stage.
At the centre of the campaign are football heavyweights Erling Haaland and Jürgen Klopp, who front the messaging around passion, performance and collective celebration. For Haaland, set to make his FIFA World Cup debut in 2026, the platform mirrors the intensity of a moment he has long worked towards, while Klopp lends his signature energy to amplify the spirit of fans coming together.
The campaign’s global film leans into that shared emotion where matches spill beyond stadiums into homes, bars and city streets over the tournament’s 39-day run. Set to Joe Cocker’s Feelin’ Alright, it captures how football blurs boundaries, turning strangers into teammates and moments into memories.
Beyond storytelling, Budweiser is building a broader ecosystem around the campaign. The Bud Fan Store will offer exclusive tournament-inspired merchandise, from football kits to branded apparel, while Bud FC developed with Wink will host experiential fan events across select markets, recreating stadium-like energy in festival settings.
India forms a key part of this push. With football fandom on the rise, particularly among younger audiences, Budweiser 0.0 is positioned to anchor local activations, bringing fans closer to the global spectacle through community-led experiences.
The move reinforces Budweiser’s four-decade association with the FIFA World Cup, but also signals an evolution in approach. Instead of simply sponsoring the game, the brand is leaning into culture creating multiple touchpoints where fans can participate, not just watch.
In a tournament where every goal sparks a reaction, Budweiser is betting that the real win lies in how loudly and how collectively that reaction pours out.
