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Pepsi unveils its new logo with street art murals in Sri Lanka
Mumbai: Honouring its 125-year-long legacy, Pepsi, a brand that has been at the centre of global pop culture, unveiled its new identity in Sri Lanka today through its groundbreaking campaign, ‘Pepsi Street Kala’. The Pepsi Street Kala campaign represents a groundbreaking moment for the brand, introducing its revamped brand identity through public art for the first time globally. With 17 murals featured across the country, this initiative is an attempt to democratize art through dynamic experiences that invite public interaction and make art and culture more accessible.
Pepsi celebrated this milestone with a spectacular launch event at the iconic Lotus Tower – South Asia’s tallest self-supported tower. The event brought its bold identity to life through immersive experiences, captivating the audience from start to finish. Media, influencers and individuals from the art community in Sri Lanka enjoyed a sensory feast, with the aura of Pepsi resonating throughout, showcasing the brand’s vibrant spirit. The highlight of the evening was the illumination of the Lotus Tower in Colombo with Pepsi’s new bold colours, transforming the city’s skyline.
Speaking on the launch, PepsiCo associate director, area-countries region Anuj Goyal said, “Pepsi has consistently been at the forefront of youth culture and with this initiative, we are extending that dedication to the streets of Sri Lanka. The new Pepsi logo represents a bold new chapter for Pepsi, bringing it to life through street art with the ‘Pepsi® Street Kala’ campaign – enabling us to expand the horizons of visual narrative. The grand launch event, including the striking projection of our brand colours at the iconic Lotus Tower and the murals altogether, are a celebration of youth, creativity, and the spirit of Pepsi.”
Talking about the murals, PepsiCo India & South Asia head of design Tanu Sinha said, “The ‘Pepsi Street Kala’ campaign is a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and the passions of the youth of Sri Lanka. Each mural was carefully designed to reflect the new brand identity while staying true to the unique ethos of Sri Lanka. We wanted to create artworks that not only capture the new logo of Pepsi but also democratize art and resonate with the audience, making each piece a symbol of shared creativity and connection.”
Also commenting on the launch, Varun Beverages – Sri Lanka country head Sandeep Kumar also added, “We are excited to bring the ‘Pepsi® Street Kala’ campaign to life in Sri Lanka, showcasing the refreshed brand identity of Pepsi. This campaign and today’s event celebrate creativity, culture, and the unbreakable bond Pepsi shares with the people of Sri Lanka. We’re proud to be part of this milestone that reflects the vibrant energy of Pepsi consumers while integrating public art experiences in their routine commute.”
Flagship streets across Sri Lanka are featuring vibrant murals that celebrate Pepsi®’s refreshed identity and bold new logo. Strategically placed at iconic locations such as the Sri Lanka Tennis Association, Nawala, Welisara, and the railways stations at Kollupitiya, Wellawatte Rathmalana, and Bambalapitiya, the murals have become popular selfie spots for locals and travellers. These visually immersive artworks are renditions of how artists see Pepsi connecting with Sri Lanka’s youth, highlighting themes like food, music, dance, culture, and sports.
Pepsi has brought together an eclectic mix of 90 budding artists, who have infused their creativity into this campaign. These talented individuals have helped create vibrant murals that reflect the boldness of Pepsi while celebrating Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage. Their month-long hard work now reflects on more than 8,000 square feet, showcasing a dynamic fusion of food, music, lifestyle, and sports—key elements that resonate with the country’s youth and make Pepsi® a brand that speaks to the heart of their experiences.
The murals from the ‘Pepsi Street Kala’ campaign, will be on display for a limited period, offering both the public and tourists a chance to engage with the brand in a completely new way. Follow #PepsiStreetKala online to know more.
NATIONAL: Amazon Ads has laid out a sharply tech-led vision for the advertising industry in 2026, arguing that artificial intelligence, streaming TV and creator partnerships will combine to turn brand building into a more precise, performance-driven business.
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“The future of advertising is not about reaching more people, but the right people with messages that resonate,” said Amazon Ads India head and vice president Girish Prabhu. “By combining AI with deep customer insights, we help brands move from broadcasting campaigns to having meaningful conversations wherever audiences spend their time.”
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AI is also moving from a support tool to a creative engine. Agentic AI, which automates and accelerates production, is expected to make high-quality creative accessible even to small businesses, compressing weeks of work into hours and giving challengers the ability to compete with larger brands on speed and scale.
Behind the scenes, AI-driven analytics will take on a bigger role in campaign optimisation, identifying patterns, spotting opportunities and recommending actions that would previously have required teams of analysts.
Streaming TV is another big battleground. With India’s video streaming audience now above 600 million and connected TV users at 129.2 million in 2025, advertisers are set to treat streaming not just as a branding channel but as a performance engine, measured increasingly by sales, sign-ups and bookings rather than just reach.
Finally, Amazon Ads sees creators and contextual advertising reshaping how brands tell stories. Creators will act less like influencers and more like long-term partners, while scene-aware ads on streaming platforms will allow brands to insert hyper-relevant offers into the flow of what viewers are watching.
Taken together, Amazon Ads argues, these shifts mark a move towards advertising that is both more human and more measurable, where AI handles the complexity, and creativity does the persuading.
