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Coolberg pops the lid off convention with fizzy campaign for Gen Z rebels
MUMBAI: Crack open a cold one with no rules attached. Coolberg, India’s favourite non-alcoholic beer brand, is shaking up the beverage aisle and the status quo with its new campaign, “No Rules, Just Cool.” A celebration of everything unapologetically Gen Z, the campaign invites India’s youth to drop the labels, ditch the expectations, and sip on their own terms.
Whether you’re breaking free from a bad breakup or just breaking the mould, Coolberg wants you to know that the best rebound isn’t a person it’s a mindset. Kicking off with cheeky relationship advice and rolling out across digital platforms like Snapchat, Spotify, Meta, and OTT channels, the campaign is every bit as quirky and unfiltered as the generation it speaks to.
Commenting on the campaign, Ghodawat Consumer Limited, head of marketing, Shubham Shukla said, “Coolberg is the ultimate drink for Gen Z as it’s fun, inclusive and unique. With No Rules, Just Cool, our objective is to align with the evolving mindset of Gen Z, a generation that values authenticity, individuality, and freedom of expression. This campaign kicks off with a quirky take on relationship advice, a reminder that the best rebounds aren’t people, they’re powerful mindset shifts. At Coolberg, we are not just making a drink but building a brand that resonates with today’s youth culture.”
And the numbers fizz louder than ever. Since its acquisition by Ghodawat Consumer Limited in 2022, Coolberg has gone from cool to cooler. Now available in over 50,000 outlets across 150 cities, the brand has even made its way to 15 plus international markets. It’s not uncommon to spot Coolberg alongside your burger and fries at KFC, Barbeque Nation, or Wow Momos, and it’s just a few clicks away on Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart Minutes, and Amazon.
With a flavour profile as bold as its branding, Coolberg is serving up more than a sip, it’s serving a cultural reset. So the next time you crack open a bottle, remember: the only rule is to be cool.
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Lego brings Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Vinicius together
Campaign clocks 314 million views ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 buzz.
MUMBAI: Four legends, one frame and not a single tackle in sight. Lego has pulled off a crossover few thought possible, uniting Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in a single campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 only this time, they’re building dreams brick by brick.
Titled “Everyone wants a piece”, the campaign features the quartet assembling a Lego version of the World Cup trophy, before placing miniature versions of themselves atop it, a playful nod to football’s ultimate prize. Shared widely across social media, the ad carries a pointed disclaimer: it is not AI-generated, a subtle but telling signal in an era where even reality is often questioned.
The numbers tell their own story. The campaign has already crossed 314 million views on Instagram across the players’ accounts, with fans hailing it as a rare, almost nostalgic moment particularly for the reunion of Messi and Ronaldo, whose last shared campaign ahead of the 2022 World Cup became one of the platform’s most-liked posts.
Beyond the film, Lego is extending the play with exclusive, player-themed sets tied to each of the four stars, part of a broader football-led programme designed to ride the global momentum building towards 2026. The idea, as echoed by the players themselves, leans into the parallels between football and play experimentation, creativity, failure, and triumph.
Messi described the sets as a way to bring on-pitch moments into an imaginative, hands-on world, while Ronaldo called the transformation into a Lego figure a rare honour, blending sport with storytelling. Vinícius, meanwhile, struck a more personal note, recalling childhood moments of building with Lego and framing creativity as a universal language that transcends borders.
The timing is no accident. With the 2026 World Cup set to run from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and featuring an expanded 48-team format, global anticipation is already building. Argentina, led by Messi, will enter as defending champions, adding another layer of intrigue.
For Lego, the campaign does more than celebrate football, it taps into its mythology. Because when icons become figurines and rivalries turn into play, the beautiful game finds a new kind of pitch. one built, quite literally, by hand.
