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DDB Mudra creates star studded TVC for McDowell’s No. 1 soda
MUMBAI: McDowell‘s No. 1, the beverage brand from the house of United Spirits, has launched a new television commercial for its soda extension.
The TVC features Farhan Akthar, who is the brand ambassador for McDowell‘s No. 1. He is the brand‘s first celebrity endorser in its 40 year existence. It also features Purab Kohli, Cyrus Sahukar, Zoa Morani and Meiyang Chang.
Titled ‘Dosti ka No. 1 spirit‘, the commercial has been created by DDB Mudra, Bangalore.
Additionally, the brand is also organizing activations including multicity musicals with music composer duo Vishal and Shekhar.
DDB Mudra South executive creative director Vipul Thakkar said, “McDowell‘s No.1 soda is all about getting together and having fun. The brief we received from the brand was to highlight the fact that McDowell‘s spreads the spirit of friendship, which is the brand proposition. So we went about creating a campaign around these friends.”
DDB Mudra president Ranji Cherian believes that the campaign will drive a greater level of interest among the younger consumers. He said, “With this campaign the brand hopes to capture the friendship space from which memorable moments are born.”
United Spirits president and managing director Ashok Capoor said, “McDowell‘s No. 1 represents the social aspirations of today‘s youth. Spending time with friends is paramount for them. The McDowell‘s No.1 group of friends – our new brand ambassadors from Bollywood – echo these sentiments and situations that anyone can easily identify with. McDowell‘s No. 1 has set benchmarks for the alco bev industry – be it be the unmatched sales of 17 million cases this year, innovations in packaging, large unique events, activations and promotions. McDowell‘s No.1‘s association with Farhan, Purab, Zoa, Chang and Cyrus will set a similar benchmark for friends wanting to have a good time together. The new TVC is themed on the ‘No.1 spirit of friendship‘ and showcases interesting friendship moments appropriately for McDowell‘s No. 1 given its stellar performance in the industry.”
DDB Mudra, Bangalore also handles the creative duties for USL‘s Power Brands such as McDowell‘s No.1 Platinum, Bagpiper, McDowell‘s No.1 Celebration, McDowell‘s No.1 Cariba and Louis Vernant XO Brandy.
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Jack&Jones unveils Spring Summer ’26 collection with 3 themes
Music, Rush and Travel chapters anchor expansive youth-focused drop.
MUMBAI: If fashion had a playlist, this one would come with a bass drop, a road trip, and a wardrobe change in between. Jack&Jones has rolled out its Spring Summer ’26 collection, pitching it as its most expansive seasonal showcase yet less a drop, more a three-act cultural statement. At the centre of the campaign is Volume 1: Music, a chapter that taps into India’s independent music scene and wears its attitude on its sleeve quite literally. Featuring artists like Loka, Wazir Patar and Aksomaniac, the line blends bold graphics with relaxed silhouettes and versatile denim designed to move effortlessly from stage lights to street style.
Denim, unsurprisingly, remains the headline act. From lived-in washes to rip-and-repair textures and wide-leg fits, the collection leans into familiarity while nudging expression forward aiming to feel both personal and performative at once.
The brand didn’t stop at aesthetics. Extending its music-first narrative into the real world, Jack&Jones partnered with the UN40 Music Festival held on March 14 and 15 in Bengaluru. The collaboration featured an experiential pop-up, complete with denim customisation zones, interactive installations and exclusive viewing experiences turning fashion into something you could not just wear, but play with.
Volume 2: Rush shifts gears into a faster lane, embracing high-energy aesthetics tailored for movement, momentum and a lifestyle that rarely stands still. Think sharper silhouettes, dynamic styling and a sense of urgency stitched into every look.
In contrast, Volume 3: Travel slows things down. This chapter leans into sun-washed palettes, lightweight layers and easy silhouettes built for spontaneity designed for consumers who prefer their fashion with a side of wanderlust.
Across all three volumes, the thread that ties it together is clear: denim as a constant, supported by breathable cottons and summer-ready fabrics that balance comfort with structure. The result is a collection that doesn’t just follow trends but attempts to mirror the rhythm of youth culture itself.
With Spring Summer ’26, Jack&Jones isn’t just selling clothes, it’s curating moods. And in a season where identity is as fluid as style, that might just be its strongest fit yet.
