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DholDhamaka rolls out first television campaign
MUMBAI: DholDhamaka.com, an online portal specialising in party and festival needs, has launched its first ever TVC.
In line with the company‘s motto, the ad campaign rides high on the concept of accessibility anywhere and aims at further boosting the company‘s brand awareness.
With the tagline “Life‘s Celebrations Shop”, the ad campaign revolves around problems faced by people while planning a party, which can be expensive, time consuming and troublesome at the same time.
DholDhamaka.com founder Chandan Sharma said, “In today‘s fast paced and hectic time when life too seems to be running on a fast lane, we wanted to create an ad that showcases the ease with which consumers can shop online. Embodying the spirit of celebration, the ad will surely strike a chord with those who love to have fun and throw parties but are always running short of time.While extending our connect with a wider audience, the TVC successfully consolidates our place as the only dedicated online store specializing in all kind of celebrations and party needs.”
As part of forward thinking marketing campaign the company has further streamlined the project with various social media and web 2.0 platforms.
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HUL appoints Pavan Bedi as CMO for Foods business
Veteran marketer with 22-plus years at Unilever takes charge of foods portfolio in Mumbai.
MUMBAI: HUL’s foods division just got a seasoned flavour boost because when it comes to seasoning success, Pavan Bedi knows exactly how to stir the pot. Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has elevated long-time leader Pavan Bedi to chief marketing officer for its Foods business, the company confirmed on 23 February 2026. Bedi, who has spent over 22 years with the FMCG giant, shared the news himself on LinkedIn, writing: “I’m delighted to share that I will be stepping into a new role as CMO Foods, HUL”.
Before this Mumbai-based appointment, Bedi served as global brand vice president for more than four years. His career is dotted with high-impact global roles: he was global brand director for Pond’s (based in Singapore), driving innovation across South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, led the high-profile rebranding of Fair & Lovely to Glow & Lovely as global brand director; and spent six years shaping Lifebuoy’s “Purpose agenda” and “Social Mission”, forging public-private partnerships with the United Nations and other platforms.
Now overseeing HUL’s sprawling foods lineup from staples to snacks and everything in between Bedi steps into one of the company’s most dynamic verticals at a time when consumer tastes are evolving fast. His track record blending global scale, brand transformation, and purpose-led marketing makes him a natural fit for steering strategic growth and creative campaigns in the category.
In his LinkedIn post, Bedi underscored his enduring commitment to Unilever’s vision, framing the move as another chapter in a career built on long-term impact rather than quick wins.
For an organisation that thrives on trusted, household names, Bedi’s elevation is less a surprise and more a reminder, the best recipes for growth often come from ingredients that have been simmering for over two decades. Whether it’s rebranding icons or building purpose at scale, he’s now tasked with making sure HUL’s foods business stays as appetising tomorrow as it is today.
