Brands
IPL: Gionee associates with KKR & RCB
MUMBAI: Gionee India has announced its association with the Bengaluru franchise of the Indian Premier League Team, Royal Challengers Bangalore, as their presenting sponsors for the tenth edition of the annual cricketing extravaganza.
Gionee is already the principal sponsor of the Kolkata franchise – Kolkata Knight Riders, thus becoming the first brand to sponsor front jerseys of two IPL teams in the same edition.
Gionee which is highlighting its focus on Selfie + Battery, will have its logo feature on the front jersey of ‘Royal Challengers Bangalore’ as well as of ‘Kolkata Knight Riders’.
‘Royal Challengers Bangalore’ features some of the best-known names in the world of cricket today with Virat Kohli, AB De Villiers, Chris Gayle, Shane Watson among others forming part of an all star line up. The smart phone manufacturer had signed Captain Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador in November last year.
Gionee India CEO and managing director Arvind R Vohra said, “IPL is one of the biggest carnivals on the Indian calendar. It is as big and important as Diwali with millions of fans cheering for their teams throughout the tournament. This partnership puts us at the forefront in the IPL with the Gionee brand being visible in 26 of the 56 games till the knockouts. We are immensely proud to associate with Royal Challengers Bangalore- a team that has an eclectic talent mix and has entertained its fans over the years.”
Royal Challengers Bangalore chairman Amrit Thomas said, “We, at Royal Challengers Bangalore, are pleased to be associating with Gionee, a brand which has strong resonance among the youth in India. We are looking forward to a building exciting fan engagement initiatives that appeal to our bold fans across the country.”
The company had spent close to Rs 500 crore in marketing last year, and in 2017-18, they plan to increase the same by almost 50 per cent.
Brands
Manforce brings Manasvi Mamgai on board as its brand ambassador
Actor joins Sunny Leone, AI avatar Myra Kapoor in new phase of storytelling
NEW DELHI: Manforce Condoms, the flagship sexual wellness brand from Mankind Pharma, has signed Manasvi Mamgai as its newest brand ambassador, marking a fresh push to evolve its messaging for a more modern audience.
Mamgai, who rose to prominence after winning Femina Miss India World 2010 and has since built a presence across film and global platforms, is expected to bring a confident, contemporary voice to the brand’s communication.
She joins an existing line-up that includes Sunny Leone and the AI-powered persona Myra Kapoor, reflecting the brand’s mix of familiarity and forward-looking storytelling. The move signals a shift towards sharper product-led narratives while retaining Manforce’s signature bold tone.
Mankind Pharma vice president and head of sales and marketing for consumer division Joy Chatterjee said Manasvi Mamgai’s persona aligns well with the brand’s evolving focus. “As we move towards a more product-focused approach, her presence will help us communicate in a way that feels both authentic and compelling for today’s audience,” he noted.
For her part, Manasvi Mamgai said the association resonates with her own beliefs around awareness and responsible conversations. “I am delighted to be associated with Manforce, a brand that has consistently promoted awareness while evolving its narrative towards more meaningful communication,” she said.
Over the years, Manforce has positioned itself at the forefront of conversations around intimacy and self-expression, often breaking taboos in a traditionally conservative category. With Mamgai on board, the brand is looking to deepen that connection while appealing to a new generation of consumers.
As competition in the sexual wellness space intensifies, Manforce’s latest move suggests it is not just adding a new face, but sharpening its voice for what comes next.
