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Diamond Producers Association launches V-Day campaign
MUMBAI: The Diamond Producers Association (DPA), an international alliance of the world’s leading diamond mining companies, has launched its second film as a part of their integrated marketing campaign ‘Real is Rare. Real is a Diamond’.
The film titled ‘Sneaking Out’ is conceptualised and created by BBH India, with the intention of celebrating the rare moments among couples with a diamond.
Extensive research conducted by DPA in partnership with BBH highlights that couples believe there are moments of bonding apart from anniversaries and birthdays which actually form the foundation of their relationship. However, these moments, unique and rare to each couple, go unrecognised in the journey of a relationship.
Sharing her thoughts on the launch, Diamond Producers Association managing director of India Richa Singh says, “There are lot of defining moments that make this journey unique and precious and we wanted diamonds to symbolise the successful transformation of the partnership by making them equals. The second TVC brings to light another real life example of such a moment.”
Commenting on the experience of creating the campaign film, BBH India chief creative officer and managing partner Russell Barrett mentions, “In many cases, especially with arranged marriages, couples first get married and sometime after, actually fall in love. We’ve tried to recreate an intimate moment in the lives of such a couple. A moment of epiphany when they realise that what they have is special, rare and authentic. No jewellery boxes being whipped out, no jaws dropping, none of the clichés of the category. “
The ‘Real is Rare’ platform aims to connect with the younger generation in a personal and emotionally relevant way, while emphasising that diamonds are a symbolic expression of commitment to a relationship.
The second TVC is a part of the larger ongoing campaign that marked the first ever category marketing initiative for diamonds globally. The campaign has been launched through an integrated marketing communications mix of TV, cinema, digital, PR, mobile and social media. The DPA will also be engaging with the entire diamond and jewellery community to bring this to life.
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Toyota appoints Kenta Kon as President & CEO
New leader to steer EV push and global innovation amid industry shift.
MUMBAI: Toyota just handed the keys to a new driver because when the road to electric mobility gets twisty, you need someone who knows how to accelerate without skidding. Toyota Motor Corporation has named Kenta Kon as its new president and chief executive officer, a key leadership transition as the Japanese giant doubles down on its transformation in the fast-evolving global automotive landscape.
Kon brings deep expertise in automotive innovation, business strategy, and operational leadership to the top job. His appointment signals Toyota’s intent to sharpen focus on accelerating electric mobility, strengthening worldwide operations, and pushing customer-centric breakthroughs in next-generation technologies.
The company is betting on Kon to guide it through the industry’s pivotal shift toward sustainability, digital integration, and smarter mobility solutions. Key priorities under his watch include ramping up electric and hybrid lineups, expanding global market reach, driving cutting-edge automotive R&D, tightening supply-chain efficiency, and scaling connected and intelligent vehicle ecosystems.
This move comes at a time when legacy automakers face intense pressure to balance heritage strengths with aggressive electrification timelines and software-defined vehicle demands. Toyota aims to reinforce its position as a leader in sustainable, reliable, and future-ready mobility while navigating competitive challenges from both traditional rivals and new-age EV players.
For a brand that’s long defined durability and innovation, Kon’s elevation isn’t just a title change, it’s Toyota flooring it toward the next lap, ready to turn today’s tech talk into tomorrow’s showroom reality.
