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Arunabh Biswas is Candid Marketing associate creative director
MUMBAI: In a bid to expand its digital business division, brand activation agency Candid Marketing has appointed Arunabh Biswas as associate creative director for its Mumbai office.
“Biswas‘s experience proves his ability to provide the right direction to our expansion. Over the next year, Candid will be at the forefront of digital activations,”says Candid Marketing VP content & planning Amrita Kumar,
Says Biswas, “Today‘s age of communication is getting increasingly concentrated around the digital world. It is a constant ground of innovation and apt use of knowledge. Candid has been regularly creating campaigns which re-define innovations in the activation space. With its entry into the digital space it has a new aim, the agency bring forth the values that have led it thus far.”
Prior to this, Biswas was Web Chutney creative consultant. He handled brands like Airtel, Metlife, Maruti Wagon R, KFC and Makemytrip.com.
Over the last year Candid has grown by over 40 per cent, providing on ground activation strategies to clients like HUL, Nokia, ESPN Star Sports, Cadbury, Pepsi, Star TV and Mars Foods.
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Valvoline launches FIFA World Cup 2026 global campaign
Campaign highlights fan journeys and mechanics powering travel worldwide
MUMBAI: From kick-off to kilometres, Valvoline is fuelling more than just engines this World Cup. Valvoline Global Operations has unveiled its global campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026, spotlighting the journeys fans undertake to witness the game while quietly tipping the hat to the mechanics who keep those journeys on track. Titled “The Original Engine Oil. For the Driven.”, the campaign leans into the emotional and physical commitment of football fans travelling across cities and countries, reframing mobility as an integral part of the sporting experience.
At its core is Valvoline’s first FIFA World Cup-themed ad film, which parallels the evolution of the brand spanning over 160 years with the enduring passion of fans. Produced in Chile by We Are Laugh, the film stitches together moments of anticipation, preparation and connection that define matchday journeys, whether it’s a cross-country drive or a short ride with friends.
The narrative extends beyond fans to spotlight the often-overlooked ecosystem behind the scenes mechanics and service professionals who ensure every trip runs smoothly. The brand positions itself as a constant companion across these miles, reinforcing its legacy in powering mobility.
Valvoline Global chief brand officer Michael Kirtman said, the campaign celebrates both the fans who “go the distance” and the people who make those journeys possible.
The rollout has already begun in India and will expand globally in May, covering markets such as the United States, China, Australia, Canada, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. The campaign will be amplified through a multi-channel mix, including television, digital out-of-home, radio, social platforms and experiential activations.
In a World Cup defined by goals and glory, Valvoline is telling a quieter story, the one measured not in minutes, but in miles.
