Brands
3SS names Felix Walter chief growth officer for Automotive
Walter to drive in-car entertainment growth and global partnerships
STUTTGART: 3 Screen Solutions (3SS), the software company bringing content to every screen from homes to cars, has appointed Felix Walter as chief growth officer, automotive. In this newly created role, Walter will steer 3SS’ global growth in the automotive sector.
Walter will focus on expanding 3SS’ automotive business, boosting customer acquisition among OEMs and service providers, and leading go-to-market, revenue, and business development strategies across marketing, sales, product, and customer success.
Central to his plans is 3Ready Automotive, 3SS’ in-car media platform that offers OEMs a flexible way to engage users and monetise content. Walter will oversee its ongoing growth, welcoming new content partners and expanding 3SS’ network of strategic alliances. The platform gained attention with the launch of the 3Ready Content Bundle at CES 2026.
This appointment follows recent successes including the launch of Škoda Play, the carmaker’s infotainment hub delivering curated video content such as news, themed clips, how-to videos, and branded material. Services like this are transforming waiting and charging time into engaging experiences, opening fresh revenue opportunities for OEMs.
3SS CEO Kai-Christian Borchers said, “Felix’ appointment signals our bold ambition in automotive. Since joining in 2023, he has driven rapid growth and success in this space, and we’re delighted to empower him to take the business even further.”
Walter added, “I’m thrilled to take on this role at a moment when in-car entertainment is taking centre stage. OEMs are waking up to the value of enriching their vehicles’ user experience. 3SS’ experience with smart TV and major entertainment platforms worldwide positions us perfectly to help carmakers create content-rich, personalised experiences that grow revenue over the long term.”
With Walter at the helm, 3SS looks set to accelerate the commercial possibilities of the software-defined vehicle, turning everyday journeys into entertainment opportunities.
Brands
DeVANS sparks buzz with self-chilling beer can April Fools campaign
Godfather stunt racks up 7 million impressions, blending humour with hype
NEW DELHI: DeVANS Modern Breweries has stirred up the marketing pot with a playful yet high-impact campaign teasing a futuristic “self-chilling beer can” under its flagship Godfather label.
What began as a seemingly bold product innovation quickly turned into one of the most talked-about brand moments online, before being revealed as an April Fools’ Day prank. The reveal, however, did little to cool the buzz.
The campaign clocked over 7 million organic impressions across platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X, with users debating whether the concept was a genuine breakthrough or clever marketing theatre. Thousands of shares and comments turned the idea into a full-blown conversation, drawing in both consumers and industry insiders.
The hook was simple but effective. A self-chilling can positioned as an on-the-go convenience product tapped into the imagination of younger, urban audiences. Add the timing around April Fools’ Day, and the campaign struck the perfect balance between curiosity and scepticism, keeping audiences guessing.
Marketing experts have pointed to the campaign as a case study in leveraging cultural moments. By leaving just enough ambiguity, the brand invited audiences to participate rather than simply observe, turning passive viewers into active contributors to the narrative.
“Godfather has always been an iconic brand, but iconicity must evolve to stay meaningful,” said DeVANS Modern Breweries chairman and managing director Prem Dewan. “The ‘Self-Chilling Can’ was our way of showing up in a cultural moment with confidence and a sense of humour.”
Beyond the numbers, the campaign signals a broader repositioning for Godfather. Long seen as a legacy beer brand, it is now leaning into youth culture, digital-first storytelling and topical engagement to stay relevant in a crowded alcobev market.
In a space where attention is fleeting, DeVANS has shown that sometimes the coolest idea is the one that keeps people guessing.
