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WittyFeed revamps, to hike affinity within target
MUMBAI: WittyFeed which claims to be world’s second largest and India’s largest content marketing company, has rebranded, and launched a new user interface.
The brand also relaunched its logo, tagline and its look and feel keeping the new vision and brand philosophy in mind. WittyFeed, as a platform has been a pioneer in creating content that is engaging, interactive and has helped various brands by its subtle integration, allowing them to reach its target audience in the best possible formats.
The new version of WittyFeed modeled on the philosophy of “beyond” truly depicts the same in its new avatar. New WittyFeed, apart from being a mere content platform, will showcase thoughts which are “beyond stories”. The upgraded version of WittyFeed will also get to see a new logo and an even more exciting website.
Highlights of new features on WittyFeed for a seamless user experience are Dedicated video section, Going Viral (for latest topics that are going viral on WittyFeed), Bell Icon (for subscription option for them to get news delivered in their inbox/browser), Floating yet Fix Menu Bar (for a better discovery of trending categories), Clean Rich Media Banner (for a better exposure for brands).
WittyFeed CEO Vinay Singhal said, “We have made sure to adapt newer modalities which will not only help users discover more content but also would be allowing brands to engage with the TG in best possible formats.” He added, “Now brands and agencies will have two edge advantage – from the content perspective and campaign virability perspective.”
“In terms of campaign virality, we have adopted newer technologies which would further help brands track their campaigns in a more efficient way. With our already existing platform and analytics gathered over past few years, we are sure to get more engagement and help in discovering the content that is trending on the internet and deliver a beyond experience.”
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Barista partners Ginny Weds Sunny 2 with mango campaign
Cafe chain blends cinema buzz with summer menu and 20 per cent offer.
MUMBAI: Love may brew slowly, but marketing clearly doesn’t especially when coffee meets cinema and mangoes steal the spotlight. Barista Coffee Company has partnered with the upcoming hindi film Ginny Weds Sunny 2 as its official beverage partner, in a move aimed at tapping into youth culture through entertainment-led engagement. The collaboration is not just a logo placement exercise. Instead, Barista is translating the film’s high-energy vibe into its cafés with a themed summer menu titled “Main Hoon Mango”, accompanied by a limited-period 20 per cent discount on combo offerings across outlets.
Actors Medha Shankr and Avinash Tiwary feature in the campaign, seen engaging with the mango-themed menu inside Barista cafés, a visual cue designed to blur the lines between reel and real-life consumption moments.
The strategy reflects a broader shift in how consumer brands are leveraging hindi film industry not just for visibility, but for immersive, on-ground engagement. By embedding the film’s narrative into its product experience, Barista is aiming to drive footfall, especially among younger audiences who increasingly seek experiential touchpoints over traditional advertising.
Barista Coffee Company CEO Rajat Agrawal described the partnership as both a branding and growth play, focused on expanding reach beyond the existing customer base and aligning with evolving consumer preferences.
The emphasis on a seasonal, flavour-led hook mango, one of India’s most culturally resonant ingredients adds a timely layer to the campaign, aligning with summer consumption trends while riding on the film’s promotional momentum.
For Barista, the move is part of a larger positioning shift. Rather than operating purely as a coffee retail chain, the brand is increasingly framing itself as a lifestyle destination, one that intersects with entertainment, conversation and shared experiences. By integrating cinema into its physical spaces, Barista is effectively turning cafés into micro-extensions of the film’s universe, where consumers do not just watch a story unfold but participate in it sip by sip.
The 20 per cent offer further nudges trial, lowering the barrier for consumers to engage with the themed menu while amplifying recall through a tangible incentive.
Brand-film collaborations are hardly new, but their execution is evolving. Where earlier partnerships relied on co-branded ads or product placements, the current playbook leans towards immersive storytelling and retail integration.
In that sense, Barista’s “Main Hoon Mango” push is less about promotion and more about participation inviting consumers to experience a slice of the film within a familiar, everyday setting. As the film industry continues to act as a cultural amplifier, such partnerships underline a growing truth, in today’s attention economy, it is not enough to be seen brands must be experienced.
And if that experience comes with a mango twist and a cinematic backdrop, all the better.
