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Domino’s launches a new journey as your joyful companion
Mumbai: Domino’s journey in India, as it unveiled a strikingly vibrant new look, capturing the essence of being more than just a brand – it’s a companion for every joyful moment. This transformation is not just skin-deep; it’s the embodiment of an old friend, reimagined in an exciting new avatar.
Introducing its dynamic brand campaign, ‘It Happens Only with Pizza’ (IHOP), Domino’s has strategically tapped into the pulse of India’s youth. Across the diverse mosaic of Indian cultures, young people universally find that amidst life’s every tension or celebration, if one gets to eat a good meal, the mood gets further elevated. And what if that meal happens to be a slice of delicious pizza? This insight has shaped Domino’s relaunch – a fresh, youthful, and vivacious persona that resonates with the trends and insights of today’s generation.
On this occasion, Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd MD & CEO Sameer Khetarpal shared his insights: “While Domino’s is a leader in the pizza category, through ‘It Happens Only with Pizza’, we intend to target consumers’ mindshare to gain and grow share of pizza occasions. Out of 1000 meal occasions in a year, pizza is consumed only thrice. A 360-degree communication, including stores and delivery boxes, brings the experience in an integrated manner, allowing Domino’s to gain a share of occasions in a $51 billion foodservice market, where pizza is just $ one billion.”
At the heart of this brand revitalization is the IHOP campaign, designed to infuse Domino’s with an energetic and dynamic flair, particularly appealing to Gen Z and young millennials. This initiative forms a cornerstone of Domino’s “Brand Relaunch” campaign, encompassing a fresh packaging design and a comprehensive brand overhaul. The aim is clear: to position Domino’s as the ultimate choice for creating memorable experiences and fostering connections, all centred around the shared love for pizza. Consumers can rest assured, that the Domino’s Pizza they know, and love remains unchanged – it’s the same magical recipe, now wrapped in a more vibrant and youthful presentation.
Domino’s has also brought alive 3D anamorphic billboards in Delhi for the first time in the QSR industry. This visual spectacle will feature larger-than-life representations of key IHOP moments, mirroring the new packaging design to enhance brand recognition.
Sandeep Anand, EVP and CMO at Domino’s India, echoed this excitement: “We’re thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with our customers. This evolution reflects our commitment to staying dynamic and relevant, responding to the ever-changing preferences of the youth. This rebranding goes beyond aesthetics; it’s about creating lasting brand memories that resonate with fun, freshness, youthfulness, and vibrancy. Elements like our eye-catching 3D Anamorphic Billboard and our catchy brand anthem are set to create an unprecedented brand recall.”
This comprehensive activation serves as more than just marketing – it’s a narrative about the unique moments that are elevated by the presence of pizza. Amplified through strategic social media channels, this campaign is designed to maximize engagement and reinforce Domino’s position as the top culinary choice.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
