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Manforce Condoms unveils #CondomNahiManforceBolo campaign
Mumbai: Manforce Condoms, India’s No. 1 Condom Brand, from the house of Mankind Pharma, has unveiled its latest digital campaign, #CondomNahiManforceBolo.
The campaign aims to capture the space of online search around the word ‘condom’ by replacing it with ‘Manforce’. The brand has launched a year-long campaign to establish the prominence of Manforce Condoms as the top-of-mind choice for consumers whenever they consider purchasing condoms.
To kick-start the campaign, the brand has collaborated with multi-talented actor and content creator Dolly Singh. The video depicts Dolly Singh in the middle of a shoot where she mentions ‘condom.’ On hearing Dolly say condom, the director shows concern, following which the entire crew team says #CondomNahiManforceBolo as it is India’s No. 1 condom brand.
Since the campaign is year-long, the brand has planned to stick to the quirky tonality and amplify the campaign through multiple influencers, UGC and social media posts. The campaign focus will revolve around different media platforms to drive buzz and engagement around the campaign.
Speaking on the campaign, Mankind Pharma associate vice president, of sales and marketing head Joy Chatterjee, said, “Our idea behind the #CondomNahiManforceBolo campaign is to make sure everyone knows that Manforce Condoms is the No. 1 choice in India. By encouraging everyone to say ‘Manforce’ when they talk about condoms, the brand aspires to underscore the trust and credibility it has created in the industry over the years. For further strengthening the campaign, we have also roped in various influencers and leveraged e-comm, quick comm, and product placement for this campaign in a continuous manner.”
Elaborating on the same, Grapes co-founder and CEO Shradha Agarwal said, “The campaign resonates with our objective to instate the supremacy of Manforce Condoms in the segment. Having come a long way in establishing its position in the market, in tandem with the brand, we work towards the unified goal of familiarising Manforce Condoms as a name synonymous to condoms among the audience.”
Lights, Camera, Manforce! With Manforce reigning as India’s No.1 condom brand, it’s easy to see why it’s always on our minds. Join the laughter and learn the golden rule: Condom Nahi Manforce Bolo!#CondomNahiManforceBolo #No1CondomBrand #DollySingh #Influencer #BehindTheScenes pic.twitter.com/PQLB0hC1So
— Manforce Condoms (@ManforceIndia) May 8, 2024
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Microdrama Specialist COL Group International Builds Out With Narativ, Rock Networks & BlingWood Deals
MUMBAI: Microdrama powerhouse COL Group International is building out its distribution network, with its CEO saying vertical video is about to enter its “next competitive chapter.”
The microdrama arm of publicly-listed Chinese company COL Group appointed Narativ Media as its official distributor in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and CIS regions and Africa, and a struck new content deal with a new Dubai-based microdrama platform.
The deals were unveiled this morning at MIP London, and also included Rock Networks as its exclusive Southeast Asia telco distribution partner for its app, FlareFlow. MIP London is now into its second day at the Savoy Hotel and adjoining IET London complex.
The deals come soon after COL appointed Harbour Rights to represent its titles in Europe and Latin America, as we reported yesterday in our extended feature on microdrama distribution.
COL’s Singapore-based microdrama unit says its “coordinated global distribution architecture and significantly expanded international content slate” would help to scale its catalogue to more than 1,700 microdrama titles worldwide. These hail from South Korea, Japan, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the UK and roll out across Sereal+, FlareFlow and 17K.
A deal with Dubai-based BlingWood, which recently launched as an OTT platform, will expand COL’s access to Middle Eastern and Indian microdramas, and includes a broader pipeline of Indian series from storytelling platform Pratilipi, Korean titles from BeLive Studios and British reality-led formats from Tattle TV — the UK’s first dedicated microdrama app, including titles such as Dog Dates.
“Microdrama is entering its next competitive chapter, where quality, retention and monetization standards are increasingly shaped by data and operational discipline,” said Timothy Oh, General Manager of COL Group International.
“As pioneers in both China and the U.S., scaling some of the world’s leading platforms in this space, we understand what it truly takes to win sustainably. Our role is not simply to offer catalogue volume, but to help partners select, position and scale the right content for their platform and audience. By bringing together a broad, constantly refreshed slate from across regions, we enable smarter curation, clearer differentiation and long-term growth for serious industry players.”
Narativ deal
COL and UAE-based Narativ described their deal as a “strategic expansion of premium vertical content distribution across high-growth emerging markets,” and comes as the microdrama continues to boom financially. The growth of the medium will be among the key topics of conversation today at MIP London, where COL chief Oh will be speaking.
The pact extends beyond content representation and is being billed as part of a more “structured micro-drama distribution infrastructure.”
Narativ will spearhead market development, platform alliances, broadcaster relationships and digital monetization frameworks across the MENA and CIS regions and Africa, where they have identified “rapid mobile-first consumption growth and strong demand for short-form, high-engagement storytelling formats.”
“Micro-dramas are reshaping global viewing habits, particularly across mobile-first markets like MENA, Africa and CIS,” said Manjyot Sandhu, CEO and co-founder of Narativ. “Our appointment as official distributor for COL Group in these territories reflects Narativ’s strategy to build sustainable distribution architecture.
“A key pillar of the collaboration includes integration with FlareFlow, enabling strategic telco partnerships, bundled carrier offerings, and alternative monetization pathways designed to accelerate scale across mobile ecosystems and OTT platforms.”
Oh added: “We are building more than a content slate – we are building the global infrastructure for microdrama. With hundreds of new titles launching every quarter, scale and regional strength are critical. Narativ with its deep foothold in MENA, Africa CIS and other key markets makes them a natural strategic partner as we expand FlareFlow and bring microdrama to new platforms, telcos and audiences.
Narativ, which is joint venture Sandhu operates with Copyright Capital, manages around 7,000 hours of content and has a digital network spanning 150 million subscribers across 21 language.
COL Group has emerged as one of the biggest microdrama platforms, running platforms such as FlareFow. It is also a part-owner of ReelShort.
