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Crosshairs Communication wins PR & SM mandate for Kiehl’s India!
New Delhi: Crosshairs Communication, the boutique public relations and social media agency, has bagged the PR and Social Media mandate for Kiehl’s India. The appointment of the agency was a result of a multi-agency pitch.
aKiehl;s, since 1851 provides unique natural ingredients solutions and personalizes your targeted skincare routine. One can experience healthy nourished skin with Kiehl’s and look out for an assorted range of dermatologists recommended solutions like hair care, body care and other cosmetics.
Crosshairs communications will be responsible for crafting and managing Kiehl’s key messages, and has a clear mandate to disseminate the richness of Kiehl’s products offering across Indian market. Also, the agency will manage end-to-end social media and handling of official Facebook and Instagram pages. The brand will strengthen the core expertise of the agency.
On winning the mandate, Stuti Jalan Sureka, Founder, Crosshairs Communication, said “Crosshairs is delighted to be working with Kiehl’s India to cultivate relevant, compelling PR programs and social media campaigns tailored to bond with its target audience. We foresee our role in nurturing the momentum of the brand portfolio to build appeal for the brand. We look forward to the amazing times ahead.”
Since its inception, the agency has handled PR and social media mandates for many clients in luxury, lifestyle, hospitality and corporate space.
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Mangaldeep partners with Vrindavan Vibes at ISKCON Vrindavan event
Fragrance brand backs youth led kirtan gathering that drew 4000 plus devotees.
MUMBAI: If devotion had a soundtrack, Vrindavan recently turned the volume up. Mangaldeep Incense has partnered with Vrindavan Vibes at ISKCON Vrindavan, an emerging devotional gathering that blends traditional kirtans with a youthful, community driven atmosphere. The first day of the celebrations alone drew more than 4000 devotees, signalling the growing appeal of participatory spiritual events among younger audiences.
More than a festive collaboration, the association reflects a broader cultural shift in how spirituality is being experienced today. Vrindavan Vibes Jamming, described as a kirtan utsav, brings together youth, families and devotees for collective singing within a sacred temple setting, turning devotion into a shared, immersive experience.
For Mangaldeep, the partnership positions the brand as a long term enabler of community led devotion. Vrindavan, long regarded as the spiritual home of Lord Krishna, remains a vibrant centre for bhajans, temple gatherings and devotional music that attracts pilgrims and visitors from across the country.
As part of the collaboration, Mangaldeep has introduced a fragrance led experience within the venue. This includes ambient fragrance pillars designed to enhance the devotional ambience, a curated Khusbhoo Path experience, a selfie booth for visitors to capture shared memories, and specially designed souvenirs for devotees attending the event.
Mangaldeep divisional CEO of the matches and agarbatti division Rohit Dogra said the initiative reflects the changing ways in which faith is being expressed.
“At Mangaldeep, devotion has always been at the heart of everything we do. Today we are witnessing a beautiful shift in how spirituality is expressed, particularly among young India where bhajans and kirtans are becoming vibrant collective experiences of faith and belonging. Our partnership with ISKCON Vrindavan for Vrindavan Vibes reflects this evolution,” he said.
Bhajan and kirtan gatherings are increasingly emerging as spaces for emotional connection and cultural identity, especially for younger audiences looking for a sense of grounding in an otherwise fast paced world. Participants at the event described the gathering as a moment of calm and shared joy, as chants and music brought thousands together in a collective expression of faith.
By aligning with Vrindavan Vibes, Mangaldeep is positioning itself not just as an incense brand, but as a facilitator of shared spiritual experiences, extending its presence from homes and temples to large scale community led devotional platforms.
