Ad Campaigns
Alpenliebe TVC portrays small moments of joy in everyday life
MUMBAI: Alpenliebe Gold, the flagship candy brand of Perfetti Van Melle India, has launched a heart-warming new communication campaign – chhoti chhoti khushiyon ke liye. The new campaign is based on the insight that within families there are always small moments of joy in everyday life, and celebrating these moments not only enhances the joy, but also helps deepen bonds. Alpenliebe has been built as a family brand and encourages consumers to celebrate these small joys of life with the candy they love.
The commercial opens with two brothers playing cricket with their grandfather sitting nearby. One of the brother hits a shot that breaks the TV antenna. Fear grips the two brothers as their father angrily storms outside to investigate why his TV feed has been interrupted. But the kids are saved by the sudden appearance of a monkey, causing the father to mistakenly blame the monkey and not his bat wielding kids. This unexpected relief calls for a celebration amongst the kids and their granddad. And how better to celebrate than with Alpenliebe?
The new campaign will be supported on television and digital platform.
Commenting on the campaign, Perfetti Van Melle India associate category director Mandar Keskar said, “The new campaign is based on a strong and relevant insight. Brand Alpenliebe has a strong right to play in this space – delicious little treat, universally affordable and loved”
McCann Worldgroup India executive creative director Kapil Batra added, “Once we zeroed in on the space the challenge was to create an engaging story that not only brings this thought alive but also connects with kids. I am confident this communication achieves the objective”
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