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Rediffusion launches Narrative to focus on branded storytelling
MUMBAI: Advertising is getting a plot twist and brands are no longer just selling, they’re storytelling. Rediffusion has launched Rediffusion Narrative, a dedicated creative content division aimed at building brand-led stories for the streaming age. Announced on the occasion of Baisakhi, the move signals a shift from traditional advertising formats towards narrative-driven engagement. The new unit will focus on producing branded content across formats such as web series and microdramas, targeting a digitally native audience increasingly tuned into OTT platforms. Among its early projects is a 20-part web series currently in development for a major streaming platform, alongside more than 10 microdrama titles already greenlit and under production, expected to roll out later this year.
The division is positioned as a bridge between advertising and entertainment, an attempt to tap into a space where storytelling, rather than direct messaging, drives consumer connection. It also builds on Rediffusion’s 53-year legacy of creating culturally resonant brand communication, now reimagined for an audience with shorter attention spans and endless content choices.
Leadership for the new venture rests with Ambica Kuthiala, a broadcast veteran with over 35 years of experience across India and Southeast Asia. She will oversee day-to-day operations, supported by teams of writers, directors and strategists specialising in narrative-first content. The division itself will be overseen by Amitabh Nanda.
The pipeline already hints at scale. Beyond scripted content, Rediffusion Narrative is also developing a reality show positioned as a first-of-its-kind in India in collaboration with at least two large FMCG companies. Additional projects are being shaped in partnership with India’s top three OTT platforms and major brands, signalling strong early traction.
Visually, the new identity leans into motion and momentum, with a logo featuring fluid lines forming a galloping horse, an attempt to capture both creative energy and forward movement.
For an industry long built on 30-second pitches, Rediffusion’s latest move reflects a broader pivot: in a world where attention is scarce, storytelling is becoming the sharpest currency brands can spend.
