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Truefitt & Hill Marks 218th anniversary with DVC launch
Mumbai: Truefitt & Hill, the world’s oldest barbershop, is thrilled to commemorate its remarkable 218-year legacy with an exhilarating video campaign. This milestone coincides with the spirited Cricket World Cup taking place in India, making it an even more special occasion. As a brand synonymous with both the gentlemanly spirit of the World Cup and the diverse cultural tapestry of India, Truefitt & Hill extends a warm invitation to its cherished patrons to join in the festivities, with exclusive offers that you won’t want to miss.
Truefitt & Hill celebrated its 218th anniversary in a grand fashion. The anniversary video campaign was a spectacular collaboration, featuring 218 influencers and content creators from across India.
The 218 influencers who partnered with Truefitt & Hill enthusiastically joined the initiative, emphasising the significance of the video campaign as it commemorated the brand’s remarkable 218-year journey with an interesting trivia. They highlighted their commitment to providing patrons with enhanced expertise and keen attention to detail in grooming services. The collaborative video achieved significant success by reaching a broad viewership, amassing 13.5 million followers, and generating a remarkable increase in engagement on October 21st when the campaign was launched at 12 PM across India. Each influencer individually garnered approximately 15,000 views on their live video, resulting in a combined viewership of nearly 3.5 million on a single video.
Throughout that celebratory week and during the ongoing Cricket World Cup, Truefitt & Hill’s patrons, including their dedicated and cricket-loving customers, played a significant role in creating a truly unforgettable and captivating celebration. The Cricket World Cup, renowned for its gentility and grandeur, perfectly aligned with Truefitt & Hill’s values. To enhance that special occasion, Truefitt & Hill was delighted to introduce a time-limited promotion. Any customer who spent Rs 10,000 or more in a Tier 1 city, or Rs 7,500 or more in a Tier 2 city where Truefitt & Hill barbershop is present, received a scratch card filled with enticing rewards, including royal grooming services, exciting grooming memberships, and more.
On the occasion of the anniversary, Lloyds Luxuries Ltd MD Prannay Dokkania said, “On our 218th anniversary, amidst the excitement of the Cricket World Cup in India, Truefitt & Hill takes great pride in celebrating our enduring legacy. We’ve embarked on an exhilarating video campaign, joining hands with 218 Influencers and Content Creators across India. This milestone celebration not only signifies our commitment to delivering premium grooming services but also reflects the spirit of the World Cup and the vibrant tapestry of India. As we move forward, we will ensure that our cherished patrons continue to experience the best in grooming excellence.”
The focal point of this grand celebration unfolded on Truefitt & Hill’s official Instagram account. The anniversary video premiere of the celebratory campaign emphasized the brand’s unwavering commitment to consistently delivering premium grooming services to its patrons throughout the years. This commitment was set to continue into the future, embracing modern techniques and advancements in the field of grooming.
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Hardik Jhaveri named senior director marketing at Colgate-Palmolive Asean hub
Former Hill’s Pet Nutrition general manager returns to the company to steer marketing for South Asean from Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR:Â Hardik Jhaveri has been appointed senior director marketing for the South Asean hub at Colgate-Palmolive, marking a return to the consumer goods major after a three year stint with Hill’s Pet Nutrition. He will be based in Kuala Lumpur and will lead marketing strategy for the region.
Jhaveri joins the role after serving as general manager at Hill’s Pet Nutrition in Taipei, where he led a cross functional team and oversaw the business with full profit and loss responsibility. The role placed him at the helm of operations in Taiwan, managing growth in what he described as a start-up style environment within a global multinational.
Before that, Jhaveri spent over a decade with Colgate-Palmolive across several marketing and innovation roles in Asia. As associate director innovation for Apac excluding China, based in Hong Kong, he led new product development and launches across multiple markets.
His portfolio ranged from developing specialised oral care products such as a diabetes focused toothpaste for the Indian market to launching premium oral care experiences under the Colgate Total brand in Australia. Alongside innovation, he also worked on launch planning, brand strategy and communications for the company’s oral care portfolio.
Earlier in his Colgate-Palmolive journey, Jhaveri held roles including marketing manager innovation, senior brand manager and brand manager. His work spanned urban and rural markets in Mumbai and customer development responsibilities in the Greater Kolkata Area.
Prior to his long association with Colgate-Palmolive, Jhaveri worked as brand officer home care at Unilever, where he helped drive marketing initiatives for the Rin detergent brand, including nationwide relaunch and on ground activation campaigns.
He began his career in advertising with Bates David Enterprise, working on brands such as IDBI Bank, The Leela Hotels and The Times of India.
Jhaveri holds a post graduate programme in management from the Indian School of Business and has also completed a level 4 diploma in wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
Announcing the move, Jhaveri said he is excited to begin his new chapter at Colgate-Palmolive’s South Asean hub and thanked colleagues and mentors who supported his journey at Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
