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Aristocrat wins bronze at DMA International ECHO Awards
MUMBAI: Aristocrat, from the house luggage manufacturer VIP Industries had plenty of reason to cheer at the recently concluded 2017 DMA Echo International Awards held in New York. The brand brought home a bronze in the use of Artificial Intelligence category for its campaign, ‘Unpack your dreams’. The campaign led by Indian cricketers R Ashwin and Rohit Sharma, aimed towards individuals who are ambitious and constantly pursuing their passion.
To educate the consumers about its new offering, the brand unveiled a digital film through its social media platforms that featured the ace cricketers. In the film, Sharma and Ashwin play the roles of selectors and put the brand’s new products through a series of tests. The cricketers test the Aston, Morris and the Dio collection for their build, durability and space.
The ace cricketers also double up as travel and luggage experts while advising their fans on issues that they face while packing for holidays, day to day travel, etc.
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Aristocrat vice president sales and marketing Sudip Ghose said, “An Echo is globally considered to be among the most coveted awards for effective response based communication and winning the bronze award feels truly wonderful.”
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Atomberg turns April Fool’s into smart marketing move
Humour-filled Instagram reel cleverly promotes innovative water purifier concept.
MUMBAI: Atomberg has decided that the best way to filter out boring advertising is with a healthy dose of April Fool’s mischief. On April Fool’s Day, the technology-driven home appliances brand dropped a highly engaging Instagram reel that blends satire, product storytelling, and clever brand positioning. In a category usually known for dry, functional messaging, Atomberg took a sharp creative turn by spoofing a futuristic water purifier concept to highlight everyday consumer frustrations in a playful way.
The campaign cleverly humanises a tech-first brand through humour while subtly reinforcing Atomberg’s core philosophy of solving “invisible” consumer problems. The featured water purifier uses an adaptive purification system that analyses input water quality in real time and automatically chooses the best filtration method. This smart approach avoids unnecessary RO usage, preserves essential minerals, and extends filter life.
By turning April Fool’s Day into a strategic marketing moment, Atomberg created content designed for high recall and shareability. The spoof innovation narrative generates curiosity and virality without overt selling, helping the brand stand out in the competitive water purifier segment.
For a company known for blending technology with consumer insight, this light-hearted campaign proves that even in a utility-driven category, a little creative storytelling can go a long way. Atomberg has shown that sometimes the smartest marketing isn’t serious at all, it just knows exactly when to have a little fun while still delivering the message.
In the world of water purifiers, where most brands talk about TDS levels and microns, Atomberg has reminded everyone that a well-timed joke can be the purest form of connection.
