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Asian Paints launches new TVC for SmartCare Damp Proof
MUMBAI: Asian Paints launches an all-new TVC for Damp Proof – a technically advanced waterproofing solution from Asian Paints’ SmartCare range. As per the TVC, the product is best used for water proofing terraces, roofs, parapets and any exterior vertical surfaces.
Conceptualized by Ogilvy India, the TVC shows the protagonist is a Damp Proof user who is relieved of the recurring task of getting his home waterproofed every year unlike his neighbour, who has to undergo the waterproofing procedure every year. The neighbour and his family are shown to be quite flummoxed and frustrated, while the SmartCare Damp Proof user is shown to enjoy his summers relaxed and worry-free year after year.
Speaking about the new corporate ad, Asian Paints Limited COO Amit Syngle said, “The core need of consumers facing waterproofing problems is to find an effective long term solution. Asian Paints’ brand SmartCare, is one of the first brands to launch a ‘warranty waala waterproofing’ in the Indian market. The terrace has always been considered one of the major sources of dampness & leakages in Indian homes. SmartCare Damp Proof offers consumers a 6-year minimum assurance against a chemical waterproofing which doesn’t last beyond a regular monsoon cycle. The new TVC delivers this message in a fun and casual way through a friendly banter between neighbours which is pleasant to watch.”
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Behind the scenes, AI-driven analytics will take on a bigger role in campaign optimisation, identifying patterns, spotting opportunities and recommending actions that would previously have required teams of analysts.
Streaming TV is another big battleground. With India’s video streaming audience now above 600 million and connected TV users at 129.2 million in 2025, advertisers are set to treat streaming not just as a branding channel but as a performance engine, measured increasingly by sales, sign-ups and bookings rather than just reach.
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Taken together, Amazon Ads argues, these shifts mark a move towards advertising that is both more human and more measurable, where AI handles the complexity, and creativity does the persuading.
