Ad Campaigns
Sara Ali Khan shines in Shopsy’s latest value shopper campaign
Mumbai: Shopsy hyper-value platform, launched its latest campaign ‘Apna Swag, Bina Brand Tag’ starring brand ambassador Sara Ali Khan. The campaign centres around the value-conscious Bharat consumers’ tendency to stretch their rupee to get the best product quality and style in their budget. The campaign challenges the perception that lower prices equate to lower quality. With this ad film, Shopsy positions itself as the ultimate destination that can provide good quality for a much lesser price, as customers do not have to pay for mark-ups.
Over the past few days, a video clip of Sara Ali Khan’s outfit spilling on an airplane took social media by storm. It sparked a conversation on the expensive-looking outfit and possible damages. Netizens anticipated an angry reaction from Sara but in a surprising plot twist after 48 hours, Sara remained effortlessly cool and revealed that her outfit was actually from Shopsy and unbranded! – bringing alive the fact that stylish, good-quality outfits needn’t always be expensive.
Shopsy’s recent campaign challenges the perception that quality and high price go hand in hand. It resonates with the value-conscious Bharat consumers’ tendency to stretch their rupee to get the best product quality and style, well within their budget rather than paying extra mark-ups for high quality. With this ad film, Shopsy positions itself as the ultimate destination that can provide good quality for a much lesser price, as customers do not have to pay for unnecessary mark-ups.
Commenting on the campaign, Shopsy business head Prathyusha Agarwal said, “ As one of the country’s fastest-growing hypervalue platforms, at Shopsy we provide a unique opportunity to millions of Bharat e-shoppers to bridge the gap between their dreams and means.
The campaign ‘Apna Swag, Bina Brand Tag’ featuring Sara Ali Khan is crafted with a deep understanding of the customers’ needs that prioritizes affordability, quality, and trends. At Shopsy, we aim to bring the best quality at affordable prices. With the increasing popularity of online shopping in smaller cities, Shopsy is dedicated to improving accessibility and delivering unmatched value to Bharat.”
Expressing her excitement for the new campaign, Sara Ali Khan, said, “Being part of Shopsy’s campaigns is always a blast—they’re so fun and relatable! As someone who loves a good deal, Shopsy really hits home for me. This time around, it’s even more special because I got to be myself. It’s exciting to partner with a brand that exemplifies the perfect combination of quality and affordability. This campaign celebrates smart, value-conscious choices, and I’m sure customers will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed working on it.”
Deep Rooted Customer Understanding
Shopsy’s ‘Apna Swag, Bina Brand Tag’ campaign appeals to price-sensitive consumers seeking affordable and trendy products on a budget. During consumer research, a notable insight emerged: consumers perceive expensive products as high quality. Shopsy approached this by showcasing how consumers can get good quality products for a much lesser price with the cooperation of sellers or partners on the platform who provide the prices for all products. This strategy not only caters to the demands of value-conscious buyers but also establishes a precedent in the market, demonstrating that excellence and affordability can co-exist.
Nearly 70 per cent of Shopsy’s customers are from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities such as Bhagalpur, Bankura, Kurnool, Nagaon, and Dhule, and 90 per cent of new customers are millennials and Gen Z. In 2024, Shopsy’s highest orders came from UP, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Bihar, with over 60 per cent of customers from tier-3+ cities. These consumers prioritize value for money, plan purchases around special occasions or sales, and seek trendy, affordable options for the whole family.
Developed by the creative agency 22 Feet, the campaign features an ad film set on an aircraft where an air hostess accidentally spills a drink on Sara Ali Khan’s outfit, surprising passengers. Assuming her stylish attire is expensive, the airplane staff humorously offer their life savings and more. The ad takes a surprising turn when Sara reveals her stylish outfit is from Shopsy and is unbranded, highlighting its high quality and affordability without extra mark-ups.
Brand ambassador Sara Ali Khan’s authentic portrayal in the ad film connects deeply with the audience and aligns perfectly with Shopsy’s mission to bring the best quality at an affordable price for Bharat.
The 360-degree campaign is set to launch across TV, print, social media, and digital platforms, aiming to bolster Shopsy’s brand presence and engagement. The complete TVC can be viewed.
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.
At the heart of the shift, the company says, is the fusion of AI with Amazon’s vast trove of shopping, browsing and streaming signals, allowing advertisers to move beyond blunt reach metrics to campaigns designed around real customer behaviour.
“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.”
One of the biggest changes, according to Amazon Ads, will be the collapse of the wall between media planning and creative development. Retail media, powered by first-party data, is increasingly shaping everything from brand discovery to final purchase, pushing marketers to design campaigns around audience insight rather than internal instinct.
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.
