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Virat Kohli fronts new Johnnie Walker Keep Walking campaign
Cricketing icon teams with brand to celebrate life beyond milestones.
MUMBAI: What comes after a century? For Virat Kohli, it’s not retirement, it’s another confident stride forward. Virat Kohli has joined forces with Johnnie Walker Luxe Blended Water to power the next chapter of the iconic Keep Walking spirit. The campaign, launched this week, redefines progress for a new, self-driven India that refuses to linger at milestones.
At its heart is a high-voltage reimagining of Kiss’s classic “I Was Made for Lovin’ You”, reworked by Grammy-winning artist Yunhgblud. Fresh from his high-energy India tour, Yungblud brings raw, rebellious energy to the track, transforming it into a modern anthem of relentless drive.
The film follows Kohli in motion instinctive on the field, present as a father, and building new ventures on his own terms. It shows a man not defined by past achievements but by what he chooses to pursue next.
For over two decades, Keep Walking has symbolised progress. Today it speaks to a generation that sees success not as a finish line but as the starting point for something greater.
Virat Kohli said, “For me, Keep Walking has always been more than a slogan, it’s how I’ve lived. Real success isn’t a trophy or a finish line; it’s the internal fire to move beyond the applause.”
Diageo India vice president marketing Portfolio Head for Premium and Luxury Varun Koorichh added, “Young India today isn’t chasing predefined milestones but carving out paths of their own. This campaign captures that evolving spirit.”
In a world obsessed with arrival, Johnnie Walker shifts the spotlight to what comes after. Through Kohli’s journey, the message is clear: success doesn’t slow you down, it simply raises the bar.
Even legends keep walking, and sometimes the best innings are the ones played long after the crowd has gone home.
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Goafest 2026 registrations now open at early bird rates
South Asia’s top advertising festival returns to Goa in May with fresh ideas and big conversations.
MUMBAI: Goafest is back and this time it’s not just calling for entries, it’s calling for everyone who wants to stay ahead of the creative curve. Delegate registrations for the 19th edition of Goafest, South Asia’s premier festival celebrating creativity and advertising excellence, are now open. Early Bird rates are available until 30 April 2026. The festival will take place from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon. It promises a dynamic line-up of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities designed to spark fresh perspectives and meaningful industry connections.
Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) president Srinivasan K. Swamy said, “Goafest continues to be a defining platform for the advertising and marketing community, bringing together diverse voices from across the ecosystem.”
Goafest 2026 co-chairman of the organising committee Mohit Joshi added, “Each year, Goafest creates an environment that encourages collaboration and connection across the industry.”
Goafest is co-hosted by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC). The event has established itself as one of the most anticipated gatherings in the advertising and marketing calendar, offering professionals a space to exchange ideas, learn from leaders and celebrate outstanding work.
In the fast-moving world of creativity, where trends change faster than campaign deadlines, Goafest remains the annual pit-stop where the industry catches its breath, swaps stories and leaves inspired ready to create the next big idea.
