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Figaro passes traditional taste of trust from dadi & nani
MUMBAI: Traditional Indian cooking is a legacy that gets passed down from one generation to another. The challenge for olive oil, even with its bucket full of benefits, is to be compatible with Indian recipes without compromising its original taste. In India, to make an ingredient a part of any recipe, it must satisfy the taste buds of the custodians of the family legacy. Gaining from this insight, Figaro meticulously organised a food tasting session where they invited grandmothers from all four corners of India to review traditional delicacies cooked with a twist.
Speaking on the initiative, general manager- India Susana Toribio says, “Aiming towards the next level of growth, Figaro looks to root for the transition towards natural living. Overcoming the clutter that olive oil is only for continental cuisine, this food tasting session truly breaks the myth by cooking."
Furthermore, marketing manager Satarupa Majumdar says, “One of the fundamental reasons for this 100-year journey has been the connection with the consumers. Figaro over the years has been the epitome of care, purity, trust and health. Through this food tasting session, we take the Indian food experts down memory lane with the uncompromising recipes by the new generation and Figaro.”
The campaign is spearheaded by Mumbai based digital agency Mirum, a WPP group company. Mirum India executive creative director Naila Patel says, “In India, food is not just an emotion, it also is also wisdom that gets passed on. Every Indian has a ‘Meri Dadi ke haat ke bane laddu’ story. Our grandmas being the better cooks is a reality every Indian knows and believes. Thus, when Figaro wanted to cook traditional Indian recipes, we wanted the stamp of approval from the highest order. What shaped the thought was the insight that the bond between grand moms & grandchildren is precious, and the chances of a different cooking medium finding acceptance is highest when it is recommended by the grandchild.”
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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.
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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.
