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Brand Factory launches #365OrNothing campaign on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Mumbai: Future Group’s retail discount chain, Brand Factory has launched a new campaign #365OrNothing that urges us to celebrate womanhood 365 days. The hard-hitting digital ad campaign aims at breaking the stereotypical habit of celebrating, recognizing women and being respectful only on one day.
The messaging resonates with the brand’s core value and proposition of #Discounts356days which lets the consumers purchase their favourite brands at the most discounted rates. It is definitely a unique campaign as it champions to break the stereotype and yet remain in touch with the essence of women’s day.
The ad-film captures real-life instances that a woman faces, from receiving a horde of WhatsApp messages, roses etc., and highlights how they ought to be treated throughout the year. Brand Factory narrates that people should continue the same behaviour irrespective of what day it is.
Link: http://bit.ly/BF_WomensDay
The digital campaign was launched on various online platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter amongst others. A series of posts, teasers and contests will be running across the social media platforms to engage with shoppers. The engaging contests will give shoppers a chance to express their views on this topic. The most gripping responses will get a chance to shop for free at Brand Factory.
Roch D’Souza, CMO, Brand Factory commented “As a brand, we always try to have a different narrative pertaining to the occasion while keeping our core values and proposition in focus. So, on this Women’s Day, we wanted to break the clutter and urge people to recognize women and be respectful all the year round. Alongside, we also wanted women to know that they are special, not just this one day but all 365 days. We are giving a platform to our customers to buy their favourite premium brands at highly discounted prices and feel special every day. We believe that women deserve nothing less. Hence 365 days or nothing!”
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Abhinav Rastogi named global marketing director for YouTube Shopping
Google veteran to scale creator commerce and expand shopping across global markets
SINGAPORE: Abhinav Rastogi has stepped into a new role as global marketing director for YouTube Shopping, marking the latest chapter in a more than decade-long career at Google.
Rastogi, who took on the position in February and is based in Singapore, will lead global marketing for YouTube Shopping, a platform designed to connect creators, viewers and merchants in a single ecosystem. His remit includes expanding the service into new markets and strengthening its positioning as a growth channel for both creators and brands.
In a reflective note on the transition, Rastogi pointed to a simple but powerful idea driving the role. For years, creators have quietly built trust with audiences through consistent and authentic content, and that trust often shapes purchasing decisions. What is changing now, he said, is the infrastructure around that behaviour. YouTube Shopping aims to make it easier for viewers to discover and buy products recommended by creators they already follow.
The scale is already significant. More than half a million creators have joined the programme, with recent expansion into Japan through a partnership with Rakuten signalling further global ambitions.
Rastogi believes the future of shopping on YouTube will be driven by a blend of creators, content and communities. In his view, it is the human voice behind the screen, not just the product, that ultimately builds trust and drives discovery.
Prior to this role, he served as director of marketing, YouTube Asia Pacific, where he led regional marketing across creator engagement, brand building and reputation. During that time, he played a key role in launching and scaling YouTube Shopping across eight markets in the region.
Earlier stints at Google include group product marketing manager, consumer apps, overseeing growth for products such as Search, Maps and Assistant across India and Southeast Asia, and product marketing manager roles spanning consumer apps and YouTube, where he contributed to launches including YouTube Music, YouTube Originals and YouTube Shorts.
Rastogi began his career in consulting with Boston Consulting Group and A.T. Kearney, before moving into the technology sector. He is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
Alongside his corporate role, he is also an active angel investor, backing early-stage startups in consumer technology and electric mobility across India and Southeast Asia.
As he settles into the new role, Rastogi is betting on a future where every video can double up as a storefront, and where commerce feels less like a transaction and more like a recommendation from a trusted voice.
