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Artium Academy launches brand film with Sonu Nigam
Mumbai: Online music education platform Artium Academy on Monday launched its first brand film featuring the celebrated singer Sonu Nigam.
To lend depth and build a strong music pedagogy, Artium Academy’s academic board has Nigam as its patron-in-chief and voice expert Anant Vaidyanathan as chief of pedagogy, who will be framing the academic policy and the accreditation process, said the platform in a statement.
The Artium board comprises music maestros like Shubha Mudgal (Hindustani classical), Aruna Sairam (Carnatic music), KS Chitra (South Indian popular film music), Louiz Banks (keyboard), Aneesh Pradhan (percussions), Raju Singh (guitar), and Gino Banks (drums) acting as faculty heads, driving the curriculum for their respective genres.
In the coming weeks, Artium intends to deploy a 360-degree campaign on all identified media formats with tactical as well as ongoing campaigns. The objective is to put forth the cumulative might of pedagogy of the brand in order to engage with all forms of music enthusiasts alike.
“The centuries-old, venerated music training methods of India are ready to meet the technological opportunities of the new age to create a never before learning experience for the music aspirant of today,” said Artium Academy founder and CEO Ashish Joshi. “Artium aspires to be a thought leader in technological research and innovation to enhance the power of self-assessment, to capture vast data from fine human judgment, and feed machine learning towards the creation of AI-supported systems of assessment and prescription, and the sheer experience of the learning session, and facilitating the reach of qualitative pedagogy to the deserving across the globe.”
“Musical expertise is a product of multiple inputs from a variety of sources, experiences, influences, inspirations, challenges, struggles, failures and victories,” said Sonu Nigam, who is also one of the investors of Artium Academy. “My colleagues and I feel privileged to bring our learning, knowledge, skill development methods, and insights within the reach of multitudes of students through our design of performance-based learning programs that are committed to bringing out the best in each individual.’’
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8PM Packaged Drinking Water named Lead Trouser Sponsor for Sunrisers Hyderabad
Brand partners with IPL team for 2026 season with campaign ‘Rise in Orange, Celebrate with Black’.
MUMBAI: 8PM Packaged Drinking Water has found a clever way to stay in the game by hitching its wagon to one of cricket’s most exciting teams. The brand from Radico Khaitan Limited has announced its association with Sunrisers Hyderabad as the Lead Trouser Sponsor for India’s Premier Cricket League 2026. The partnership will see 8PM Packaged Drinking Water gain prominent visibility during the high-energy tournament.
To mark the collaboration, the brand has launched the campaign thought “Rise in Orange, Celebrate with Black.” The idea cleverly links the on-field intensity of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s iconic orange jersey with the off-field celebrations powered by 8PM Premium Black Packaged Drinking Water.
Radico Khaitan Limited chief marketing officer Kunal Madan said, “We are delighted to be associated with Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2026 season. With the league’s unmatched reach and the team’s strong fan following, this is a great opportunity to connect meaningfully with consumers across the country.”
Sunrisers Hyderabad enters the season with a formidable lineup featuring players such as Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Travis Head, and Pat Cummins, making it one of the most watched teams this year.
A spokesperson from Sunrisers Hyderabad added, “We are pleased to welcome 8PM Packaged Drinking Water to the Sunrisers family. This association brings together shared values of energy, resilience, and excellence.”
The partnership underscores Radico Khaitan’s strategy of aligning with marquee sporting platforms to build contemporary, consumer-centric brands. By tapping into the emotional connect and massive viewership of the league, 8PM aims to deepen engagement and strengthen brand affinity during the cricket season.
In the fiercely competitive world of Indian cricket sponsorships, 8PM has chosen to play it smart, pairing the thrill of orange with the cool refreshment of black. As Sunrisers Hyderabad prepare for another exciting season, the brand is set to ride the wave of passion, performance, and celebration.
