Brands
Cocofly signs on Kohli, ties up with Stepathlon Kids
MUMBAI: Stepathlon Kids, a movement aimed at getting kids more active, announced today that Cocofly, One of India’s foremost packaged coconut-water brands launched by Nilgai Foods, will be a part of India’s first-ever gamified, mass participation health and wellness platform for kids. Cocofly signs on as Associate Sponsor with Stepathlon Kids for a three year partnership.
Indian cricket captain and fitness icon, Virat Kohli has partnered with Stepathlon Kids to create a generation of healthier, happier, and well-balanced children. With over 10 million obese children reported in India, and increasing evidence linking overall wellbeing to exercise, the movement will encourage kids to play, learn and share their way to a fitter and more fulfilling future in all aspects – physical, nutritional, emotional and mental.
The association between Stepathlon Kids and Cocofly combines the two most important fundamentals of health – eating well and exercise – amplifying the message that health can and must be an essential part of one’s daily routine from an early age.
Natural coconut water is fat-free, low in sugar, rich in essential minerals and tastes great, so Cocofly which is sold in the form of a convenient pack, addresses concerns of people around hygiene and allows consumers to energize themselves anytime and anywhere.
Nilgai Foods co-founder Arjun Gadkari said, “Cocofly has been launched to fill the gap of a really wholesome and tasty drink that will be enjoyed by kids in a healthy and convenient manner. The partnership with Stepathlon Kids ensures that the next generation does not make the same mistakes as the generation before them and is equipped with the right attitudes and healthy habits from an early age.”
Participants will take part in teams of two in a 30 day race around a “Virtual World” on the Stepathlon Kids platform, as they engage with a digital avatar of Virat Kohli. Each child’s daily activity will be clocked by a Stepathlon Budd-E Pedometer and converted into points on the online platform. Every team will compete with teams across the country and the winners and other lucky participants will get a chance to meet Virat Kohli. Kids will be encouraged to learn from and share engaging content with their peers on the platform. Parents who are critical partners in their children’s growth will be able to participate in their child’s journey on the Race platform through various challenges while also being able to track their child’s wellness metrics.
Stepathlon Lifestyle co-founder & CEO Ravi Krishnan said, “Cocofly is a natural partner in the battle against unhealthy beverages and childhood obesity. It is a beverage, which is both tasty and naturally isotonic.”
Brands
Lotus Herbals unveils HydroActivated sunscreen with high-impact campaign
Harnaaz Sandhu fronts digital push spotlighting breakthrough sun care tech
MUMBAI: Lotus Herbals has rolled out a high-decibel marketing campaign to introduce what it calls India’s first hydro-activated sunscreen, aiming to reshape how consumers think about sun protection.
At the centre of the launch is the Safe Sun HydroActivated Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++, a formulation built on a patent-pending Hydrosome Technology that activates on contact with moisture. Unlike conventional sunscreens that can weaken with sweat, this product is designed to do the opposite, boosting protection when the skin is exposed to water or perspiration.
The campaign is led by Harnaaz Sandhu and is being amplified across OTT platforms, social media and outdoor locations in key metro cities. The brand film takes a light, relatable approach to everyday sunscreen struggles such as uneven application and fading protection, while positioning the new product as a reliable, high-performance alternative for active lifestyles.
Beyond its core technology, the sunscreen features next-generation UV filters and Edelweiss Flower Extract, offering hydration alongside protection. The formula claims up to 10 hours of water resistance and even, all-round defence against sun exposure and tanning, targeting consumers who want both skincare and performance in one product.
Speaking about the launch, Lotus Herbals chairman and managing director Nitin Passi said, “We are excited to launch India’s first sunscreen with hydroactivated technology which is our most innovative product launch. This isn’t just a sunscreen; it’s a technological breakthrough that utilises a novel manufacturing process. We’ve created a product that stays invisible on the skin yet becomes a performance powerhouse when the user is most active.”
Sharing her experience, Lotus Herbals brand ambassador Harnaaz Sandhu said, “I am thrilled to be associated with Lotus Herbals Safe Sun for their new sun protection campaign. In my world, there is no room for shortcuts, and I need functional and reliable products that work as hard as I do. The hydroactivated sunscreen is a game-changer because it blends with my skin and protects me better when I’m pushing my limits.”
The campaign is being distributed across platforms including JioStar connected TV integrations and ZEE5, along with television placements such as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa in West Bengal. A large influencer push involving over a thousand creators, along with in-store branding and retail activations, is also part of the rollout.
With a blend of science-led positioning and mass-market storytelling, Lotus Herbals is betting on innovation to stand out in the crowded sun care segment, hoping its moisture-powered promise strikes the right chord with today’s always-on consumers.
