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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.”
Brands
Sony Pictures Networks India names Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships & key network initiatives
Aneja takes charge to deepen agency ties and boost revenue across Spni channels
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India has appointed Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships, signalling a fresh focus on closer collaboration with advertising agencies and a sharper push for revenue growth across its channel portfolio.
In her new role, Aneja will chart strategic engagement with agencies, unlock new revenue streams, and nurture long-term partnerships. Her mission includes driving sales performance, adding value for clients, and delivering inventive solutions for advertisers — cementing Spni’s position as a preferred media partner.
Aneja brings over 12 years of experience with Spni, having risen through the ranks from manager to associate vice president. She has led high-performing sales teams across key clusters including sony hindi gec, free-to-air channels, and english entertainment channels like pix, axn and bbc earth.
Her track record includes driving integrated ad sales for popular shows such as Celebrity MasterChef, Indian Idol and Superstar Singer, pioneering first-time brand integrations, and repositioning channels for maximum impact in both urban and rural markets.
Aneja’s approach combines content-first thinking with solution-led selling, focusing on empathy, insight and storytelling that resonates with audiences and brands alike. Colleagues praise her knack for building trust with agencies and clients while spotting innovative ways to convert ideas into revenue.
With this appointment, Spni aims to strengthen its agency relationships and continue delivering compelling advertising solutions that combine creativity with performance.
