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Bakingo proves small wins are the icing on the cake
Never Stop Wishing’ film celebrates everyday moments over grand milestones.
MUMBAI: Not every victory needs fireworks. Sometimes, it just needs frosting. Bakingo has rolled out its latest brand film under the ongoing ‘Never Stop Wishing’ philosophy, shifting the spotlight from life’s loud milestones to the quieter, deeply personal moments that often go unnoticed.
At the heart of the campaign lies a simple, relatable insight: women are often particular about how they look in photographs, turning seemingly ordinary snapshots into emotionally charged moments. The film begins with a flicker of self-doubt and subtle tension, only to gently pivot into reassurance and connection. What appears to be a potential moment of awkwardness evolves into a small but powerful personal win.
In doing so, Bakingo reframes what celebration truly means. The brand argues that not all victories come with applause. Some arrive quietly, when stress melts into relief and doubt transforms into confidence. Those moments, it suggests, are just as worthy of celebration as birthdays and anniversaries.
The narrative leans into emotional nuance rather than spectacle. Instead of grand declarations, the film captures subtle shifts in expression and mood, underlining the idea that joy often hides in the everyday. The message is clear: do not wait for a big occasion to cut a cake. Celebrate the unexpected breakthrough.
Bakingo co-founder Himanshu Chawla said the film aims to honour moments that rarely make it to the highlight reel. He noted that not every win is loud, but every win matters, and that everyday breakthroughs deserve to be cherished, preferably with a sweet indulgence.
With this campaign, Bakingo continues to position its range of cakes and desserts as companions to spontaneous milestones, not just pre-planned events. The brand is deepening its emotional storytelling playbook, moving beyond transactional gifting into the territory of shared reassurance and personal affirmation.
The ad film is live across digital platforms, with another instalment under the ‘Never Stop Wishing’ campaign expected soon.
Because sometimes, the sweetest celebrations are the ones you never saw coming.
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Edelman elevates Siddharth Panicker to head of Mumbai office
Financial services veteran steps up after nearly 15 years at the firm
MUMBAI: Edelman has elevated Siddharth Panicker to head of its Mumbai office, promoting a long-serving leader who has spent nearly 15 years building the firm’s financial services franchise in India.
Panicker has held a series of senior roles at Edelman, including associate vice president, head – financial services, and VP & head – financial services. In these positions, he led the development of the firm’s financial services practice, advising C-suite clients across investment banking, private equity, NBFCs, fintech, disputes, litigation and life insurance.
The promotion reflects his track record in corporate and financial communications, strategic counsel and leadership, as Mumbai remains a central hub for India’s financial and professional services sectors.
Earlier in his career, Panicker gained industry exposure through internships at Nalco Water, part of Ecolab, and MSL India.
His elevation underlines Edelman’s focus on leadership continuity and deep sector expertise as clients navigate increasingly complex regulatory, reputational and market environments.
