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Black & White urges consumers to ‘Drop the façade’ in new campaign
Diageo India brand uses its iconic terriers to spotlight the value of authentic connections
MUMBAI: In a world where everyone is busy putting their best face forward, Black & White Non-Alcoholic Carbonated Beverages is making a case for dropping the act. Its latest campaign, ‘Drop the Façade’, explores how letting go of the pressure to appear perfect can pave the way for more genuine connections.
Rooted in the brand’s ‘Magic of Sharing’ philosophy, the film taps into the growing emphasis on authenticity among younger, affluent consumers, whose identities are increasingly curated both online and offline.
Set during a familiar social interaction, the film captures the subtle pressure to present the ‘right’ version of oneself. The mood shifts with the arrival of Black & White’s iconic terriers, Scottie and Westie, whose playful energy cuts through the formality, bringing warmth, humour and spontaneity to the gathering.
The dogs become catalysts for the characters to shed their pretences and connect in a more natural, unfiltered way. Rather than delivering a direct commentary on authenticity, the campaign uses light-hearted storytelling to underline the value of being comfortable in one’s own skin.
Speaking about the film, Diageo India portfolio head for international whiskies Varun Koorichh said the brand wanted to explore the tension between self-expression and the pressure to get it right in everyday social situations.
“Black & White has always celebrated the magic that comes from people sharing moments together. What we’re seeing today, particularly among younger consumers, is that while people are more comfortable expressing themselves, there’s also growing pressure to get that expression ‘right’,” Koorichh said.
He added that the campaign brings the brand’s personality to life through irreverence, warmth and playfulness, with the terriers offering a fresh expression of its ‘Magic of Sharing’ philosophy.
Launched on ZEE5, ‘Drop the Façade’ is now live across Black & White’s social media channels. The campaign invites audiences to embrace spontaneous interactions and the connections that emerge when people feel free to be themselves.
