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Castrol Activ’s new TVC calls for youth to be catalysts of change
MUMBAI: Castrol India’s leading engine oil brand for two-wheelers – Castrol Activ announced the launch of its new TVC Keep Moving Ahead with #NonStop Protection. The TVC, which is an extension of the brand’s philosophy of youth being the driving force for the future of the country, is currently on air across multiple channels.
The ad film is set against the backdrop of the current challenges that the economy and society are facing due to the pandemic and encourages youth to do their bit for the country. The TVC also showcases how the Castrol Activ brand plays the role of an enabler to action an idea that inspires youth to protect what they love.
Conceptualised and developed by creative agency Ogilvy, India, the 30- & 15-sec TVC focus on showcasing how youth can be catalysts for change winning over challenging times, as the country slowly gets back on its feet.
Castrol India brand and communications Head Jaya Jamrani said, "The campaign comes from an insight about today’s youth and their awareness to drive a positive change in society. Our film looks at encouraging them to forge ahead towards a better tomorrow and take others along, with Castrol Activ being their trusted partner on that journey.”
Ogilvy India chief creative officer Sukesh Nayak said, “These days, people are slowly figuring how to restart work – willing to work harder to make up for the lost time. Castrol Activ with non-stop protection for the bike’s engine will help people in not just restarting their work but also in working non-stop, to make up for that time.”
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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.
