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Crossword bags digital marketing mandate for OM Book Shop & OM Books International
Mumbai: Om Books International, Om Book Shop, announced on Wednesday the addition of New Delhi-based public relations firm Crossword Public Relations as a digital and social media marketing partner.
OBI, which has its headquarters in Noida, has published best-selling works of popular and literary literature. Along with other genres, OBI has produced a number of books on the entertainment industry, producing photo essays and monographs on art and architecture. Most of OBI’s books have won national awards from the prestigious Federation of Indian Publishers and accolades for the design and content of their books. OBI has a stellar line-up of Gourmand World Cookbook Award winners. Om Book Shop has its outlets in several states like Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
Crossword Public Relations is the fastest-growing, award-winning public relations and digital marketing company. With an unparalleled network spread in more than 300 cities in India and 10 countries around the world, We work in domains like technology, hospitality, start-up, healthcare, education, entertainment, and entertainment & fashion-lifestyle.
Speaking on the appointment, Om Books International publisher Ajay Mago and Om Book Shop CEO Sanjay Mago commented, “We are thrilled to have Crossword PR as our digital and social media marketing mandate and believe that their skills and teamwork will help us reach new heights. Together, we strive to build targeted and effective marketing that will help the development of consumer-centric, appealing communications.”
Crossword PR founder Rajnish Jain said, “We are overjoyed to be working with Om Books International and Om Book Shop. By being creative, inventive, and engaging, our team will collaborate to develop some excellent campaigns and tactics that will assist them in achieving their communication objectives.”
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Lakmé launches SPF infused makeup range with ‘I Earned It’ campaign
Lakmé 9to5 Hya Beach Edit blends sun protection, hydration and colour.
MUMBAI: If the Indian summer insists on turning up the heat, beauty brands are learning to keep their cool. Lakmé has unveiled a new campaign titled “I Earned It” to introduce the Lakmé 9to5 Hya Beach Edit, its first makeup range infused with SPF. The campaign features brand ambassador Aneet Padda and positions the collection as a blend of sun protection, skincare and long wear colour designed for India’s hot and humid climate.
Part of the Lakmé 9to5 portfolio, the new range expands the brand’s long running narrative around the confident working Indian woman. With the “I Earned It” message, the campaign shifts the focus slightly, celebrating not just ambition but also the idea that downtime and personal moments are equally deserved.
The campaign film follows a modern professional navigating a day that moves effortlessly between work calls, coffee runs and evening plans, reflecting the fast paced routine of urban life where indoor polish often meets outdoor exposure to the sun.
Hindustan Unilever Limited chief marketing officer for beauty and wellbeing Sunanda Khaitan said the product was developed with India’s climate and lifestyle in mind. “Living in a country with high sun exposure made us rethink what long wear beauty should deliver. With the Lakmé 9to5 Hya Beach Edit we are bringing together sun protection, hydration and high performance colour in a single step,” she said.
The new range is formulated with SPF and powered by hyaluronic acid, a skincare ingredient widely used for hydration. According to the brand, the products are designed to remain intact in heat and humidity with sweat proof, transfer proof and water proof formulas.
The aim is to merge skincare benefits with cosmetic performance, offering lightweight finishes that stay fresh even during long days outdoors.
Padda said the campaign resonated with her own routine of balancing work and personal time. “‘I Earned It’ is a reminder to celebrate yourself without guilt and enjoy the moments you have worked hard for. The campaign reflects that spirit with makeup that feels fresh, effortless and designed for real life,” she said.
The campaign was developed by Ogilvy, where creative leaders Mihir Chanchani and Zenobia Pithawalla described the concept as reflecting a Gen Z mindset that embraces both hustle and leisure.
The Lakmé 9to5 Hya Beach Edit collection is now available on the brand’s official website, major online marketplaces and retail stores across India.
