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Havells launches ‘Bijlibaba’ TVC
MUMBAI: Havells has launched a new television commercial titled ‘Bijlibaba‘ which is created by Lowe Lintas.
The new commercial communicates the energy-saving message in an engaging and thought provoking manner.
The film revolves around a person who is struck by lightning and thereby acquires a magical power of creating electricity. He can power every electrical gadget that comes his way and by doing so he is bringing electricity to the lives of the common people. He acquires a following and all that his followers require is a gesture from him to power their appliances. In the end the film reminds the viewers that there is no such person in their life and hence they still need to save electricity. And Havells products help them in doing that.
The television campaign will be extended to print, internet, digital and in-shop POSM.
Directed by R.Balki, the ad film is produced by Lintas Productions.
The creatives of the ad film are credited to Amer Jaleel, Shriram Iyer and Mohit Arora.
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Bob Iger joins Thrive Capital as adviser after Disney exit
Former Disney CEO returns to VC firm, stays on as Disney adviser till 2026.
MUMBAI: From castles to capital, Bob Iger isn’t done building just changing the blueprint. Bob Iger has taken on an advisory role at Thrive Capital, marking a return to the New York-based venture firm he briefly joined in 2022. Founded in 2009 by Josh Kushner, Thrive Capital has been positioning itself at the intersection of technology and long-term value creation, an area where Iger’s experience in scaling global entertainment businesses is expected to add weight. Kushner, 40, welcomed Iger back, highlighting his ability to blend technology with human-centric storytelling, particularly in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Iger is no stranger to Thrive. He had earlier joined the firm as a venture partner in September 2022, after stepping down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company and concluding his tenure as executive chairman in 2021. That stint, however, was short-lived. In November 2022, Disney’s board brought him back to steady the ship, replacing Bob Chapek following a turbulent period for the company.
Now, with his latest exit from Disney’s top job last month, Iger appears to be revisiting the venture world, this time with a clearer runway. Still, the Disney chapter isn’t entirely closed. Under his agreement with the company, he will remain until the end of 2026 as a senior adviser to new CEO Josh D’Amaro and will continue to serve on the board for his current term.
The move comes as venture firms increasingly seek operators with deep industry experience to navigate what Kushner described as “the most consequential technology shift” of the era, driven by AI. For Iger, whose career has hinged on blending creativity with scale, the transition from Hollywood to high-growth investing seems less like a pivot and more like a plot twist.
