Brands
Klugklug expands globally as demand for data-driven influencer marketing rises
MUMBAI : Influencer marketing is evolving fast, & data-driven strategies are leading the charge. Klugklug, a cutting-edge Saas platform, is scaling new heights globally to meet the surging demand. Now in its third year, it has already made waves across India, southeast Asia, & the middle east, redefining how brands connect with influencers.
Klugklug’s platform analyses over 300 million influencers across 150+ countries and 160+ languages, covering Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok (outside India), Snapchat, & LinkedIn. The company has helped businesses cut marketing inefficiencies by providing insights into influencer credibility, engagement, & audience demographics.
“Many brands have relied on superficial metrics for influencer selection, leading to wasted budgets. Our approach brings transparency & validation, enabling brands to make informed decisions,” said Klugklug co-founder & CEO Kalyan Kumar.
As part of its expansion, Klugklug is focusing on growth in south Asia, southeast Asia, Mena, & Latin America, with key targets including Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.
Brands
Blenders Pride unveils The One And Only campaign
New 360 campaign celebrates standing apart in a crowded world
MUMBAI: Blenders Pride Packaged Drinking Water has lifted the curtain on its latest campaign, ‘The One And Only’, sharpening its focus on a simple but powerful idea. In a world full of winners, only one truly stands apart.
Launched on 2 March 2026, the new narrative reframes success as something more than visibility or volume. For the brand, true success lies in distinction. It is not about being one among many. It is about being unmistakable.
The campaign brings this thought to life through three striking protagonists. Avanti Nagrath embodies fearless confidence and individuality. Kirandeep Chahal commands attention with a magnetic, unapologetic presence. Mahieka Sharma represents poise and quiet admiration. Each reflects a different facet of the brand’s personality, yet all share the same defining trait. They rise above.
Set in an aspirational world filled with equals, the film suggests that aura, confidence and style are what set the exceptional apart. It is a subtle reminder that influence is not claimed loudly, but worn effortlessly.
Blenders Pride has long positioned itself at the intersection of style and success, shaping modern Indian aspiration through innovation, industry firsts and iconic fashion platforms. With ‘The One And Only’, it turns the spotlight on a new generation that does not just want recognition. It wants admiration.
Pernod Ricard India chief marketing officer Debasree Dasgupta, said the brand has always believed in success with style and stature. She noted that today’s youth do not merely aim to succeed, but to stand apart with assurance, and the campaign captures that cultural shift.
The creative is backed by a full 360-degree rollout across digital and social platforms, including placements during the ICC T20 World Cup, alongside front-page newspaper ads and prominent outdoor sites across major cities. The aim is clear. To ensure the message of distinction is seen everywhere, yet feels like it belongs to the few.
Conceptualised by Ogilvy India, the campaign reinforces Blenders Pride’s long-standing cultural leadership. As Ogilvy North chief creative officer Nitin Srivastava put it, the brand has always stood for stature, style and effortless panache. ‘The One And Only’ simply distils that philosophy for a new era.
In a marketplace crowded with claims of greatness, Blenders Pride is betting on a quieter confidence. Not everyone can be the one and only. But that, perhaps, is the point.
