MAM
Get set for a chocolaty treat with Arjun Rampal
MUMBAI: Won’t it be more fun if a chocolaty, dark handsome hunk is representing the chocolate you are having? Seems the dreams of many chocolate bingers are turning true!
Actor Arjun Rampal, who has wowed his fans with his roles in blockbusters like Om Shanti Om, Rock On, Rajneeti and many more, is all set to don a “chocolate hero” avatar for a new campaign by Mars Inc – one of the leading chocolate makers of the world.
The actor has been loved by all, not just for his movies but also for his hot-bod. He has maintained a position in the industry on the basis of his consistent performances that have earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards. With a personality that celebrates style and panache, Arjun is a perfect match for the new Mars India campaign. The cherry on the cake is that Arjun is known for is love for chocolates.
Talking about signing on Arjun for the new campaign, Mars International India Marketing Director Raghav Rekhi, said, “We are thrilled to have Arjun on board. He is a perfect fit for our new brand campaign as he has terrific mass appeal and strikingly brings alive the attributes that we are looking for our new launch, being passionate, sophisticated, and playful. We are confident that this association will drive visibility for the brand.”
On his part, Arjun was very clear that he only partners/endorses brands that he is satisfied with. “I believe in partnering with brands that I use and appreciate. Mars Inc is a reputed international chocolate manufacturer that makes and sells my favourite chocolates. This is the first time that I have shot for a campaign in which I play a character that is ‘me’- an actor. I am thrilled to be a part of one of the biggest Mars Inc launch campaigns in India and am looking forward to a great journey ahead,” he said.
Brands
Zepto sets up mini delivery hub at AI Summit
Quick commerce goes live at venue with 1,700 daily orders
NEW DELHI: At a summit devoted to the future of artificial intelligence, quick commerce quietly stole the show at ground level. Zepto set up a compact Delivery Hub at the India AI Impact Summit, turning the venue into a live demonstration of instant retail in action.
Built at roughly one third the size of a standard 4,000 sq ft dark store, the scaled down hub was engineered for speed. Despite its smaller footprint, it was stocked with more than 10,000 stock keeping units curated specifically for summit attendees. From mid morning cravings to late afternoon slumps, the shelves were primed for every possible need.
Till Wednesday, the hub was processing an average of 1,700 orders a day. Lunch hour emerged as the clear rush period, as delegates swapped panel discussions for paneer puffs and product demos for Diet Coke. Snacks topped the order charts, followed by tea and other beverages.
Among the fastest moving items were samosas, plain Maggi, chicken puffs, Bisleri packaged drinking water bottles, Coca-Cola Diet Coke cans and Lay’s India’s Magic Masala potato chips. In short, comfort food met cutting edge tech.
The on site hub gave attendees near instant access to essentials without stepping outside the venue. More than just a convenience counter, it served as a real time case study of how technology led operations can power seamless commerce even at large scale events.
While speakers debated how humans and intelligent systems will co create and co work, Zepto offered a practical reminder that sometimes the smartest innovation is simply getting a hot snack into hungry hands, fast.
