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Linc Pen ties up with Pune Warriors India for IPL 6
MUMBAI: Linc Pen & Plastics has tied up as an official team sponsor for Pune Warriors India for the current season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2013).
Following the terms of the agreement, Linc Pen will have a presence on the leading side of the cap of the players of Pune Warriors India.
Pune being an educational hub and Linc‘s product being directly related to education, it sees a huge market for its brand. Thus in order to increase their foothold and presence in this high potential market with increasing young students and professionals, they strategically decided to associate with PWI.
This association with PWI will not only help create a buzz and awareness in Pune but all over India, the brand said.
As a part of this tie up, Linc is doing promotional activities in Pune like contests for consumers, retailers, distributors and wholesalers where they will get a chance to meet the Pune Warriors, win hospitality/VIP match tickets, stand tickets, autographed merchandise. These contests will be amplified through mall activations, radio and social media which will help in making Linc a strong and powerful brand in this region.
Customers in Pune can directly enter the contest through retail buy and those in other places can avail it through online booking of merchandise from the e-linc store which opened recently.
The final lucky draw contest shall be held at the Amanora Town Centre, Pune on 28 April. Among the many prizes to be given away, top prizes include flying to Pune and watching the match from hospitality/VIP area, meeting the Pune Warriors team, winning autographed merchandise, and many other prizes. Linc Pen has also planned a mass promotional activity through outdoor, online and radio.
Linc Pen & Plastics managing director Deepak Jalan said, “We have been partnering with various teams in the previous seasons. Through this tie up with Pune Warriors we want to show our support to the spirit of the game and to give an opportunity to our fans to step out and be a part of this high fervor, energy packed tournament.”
Brands
Malaika Arora launches Maejoy accessories brand with Myntra partnership
New label debuts with 250 plus handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery.
MUMBAI: When style meets sparkle, a new brand is ready to take centre stage. Actor and entrepreneur Malaika Arora has launched a lifestyle accessories label called Maejoy, developed in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL), the B2B wholesale arm of Myntra. The brand enters the market with a debut collection of more than 250 styles spanning handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery, two categories that continue to define everyday personal style for modern consumers.
The handbag lineup includes crossbody bags, structured shoulder bags, bucket bags, totes, backpacks, clutches and workwear inspired designs. The pieces are crafted using materials such as synthetic leather, raffia, braids, satin, rhinestones and metallic finishes.
Alongside the bags, Maejoy has introduced a jewellery range featuring lab grown diamond rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and tennis bracelets. The pieces are set in 925 sterling silver bases with gold, silver and rose gold tones, and include diamonds certified by IGI and GCI.
Positioned as a premium yet accessible accessories label, Maejoy is built around the philosophy “The Joy of Being Me”, aiming to blend aspirational fashion with everyday usability. The brand’s positioning centres on three pillars: authenticity, empowerment and accessibility.
Arora described the venture as a natural extension of her long association with fashion and personal style.
“Maejoy is a labour of love. Throughout my career, whether on screen, in business or through personal style, I have always believed fashion should feel empowering yet effortless. The Joy of Being Me celebrates individuality while making global fashion trends more accessible,” she said.
MJIPL, CXO and head of house of brands Suman Saha said the brand brings together Arora’s style perspective with a strong opportunity in the accessible premium accessories segment.
“Maejoy combines Malaika Arora’s distinctive style sensibility with fashion forward designs that we believe will resonate strongly with consumers looking for elevated yet wearable accessories,” he said.
Exceed Entertainment CEO Afsar Zaidi added that building celebrity led brands requires balancing authenticity with market viability.
“Malaika commands respect both as a fashion icon and a businesswoman. Bringing her creative vision together with Myntra’s brand building expertise creates a strong foundation for Maejoy,” he said.
The collection is available exclusively on Myntra through its website and mobile app, making the brand accessible to millions of shoppers across India as it steps into the competitive lifestyle accessories space.
