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Dulux Ambiance launches new brand announcer campaign
MUMBAI: AkzoNobel, a leading global Paints and Coatings company and maker of Dulux Paints in India, unveiled a new brand campaign of Dulux Ambiance Velvet Touch – an exclusive range of super premium interior and special effects paints inspired by artisans.
The commercial which has been created globally by MullenLowe for countries that are launching Ambiance features a woman trying to select her next wall paint from a group of colourful characters, as they compete in a dance-off for her attention. Eventually deciding to paint her walls a shade of special effect, the character throws itself against the wall, lighting up the entire room.
Rajiv Rajgopal, Managing Director, AkzoNobel India said, “Keeping in mind the upcoming festive season where consumers will be sprucing up their homes, we are elated to introduce the global brand for Super Premium Interior- Dulux Ambiance. India is the first country in South Asia where we have introduced the special effects collection. It’s a unique offering for our Indian consumers. It has been our endeavor to continuously develop innovative products, use our global expertise and local understanding to delight consumers.”
Speaking about the campaign, Kim Potters, Global Marketing Communications Director at Akzonobel said, “The Ambiance range of paints empowers our consumers to express their personalities through their living environment. The campaign that we have made with MullenLowe, which is our global communication agency, celebrates the joy of experimenting with colour and special effects in your home. The playful characters bring to life the range of feelings and sensations that different colours and effects have the unexpected power to evoke.”
Alex Okada, Global Creative Director at MullenLowe said: “We wanted to capture not only the joy of the colours, but also the special effect textures of the new Ambiance range. Dance is the perfect way to express these features. The whole campaign is very sensorial. You see the colours, you can almost touch the textures, and you feel the vibe of the different dance styles. The doubts we all face when choosing the perfect colour for our home was the starting point for this campaign. The coloured paint characters show off and compete for the consumer’s attention using all their individual qualities. The work highlights how the colours and textures you choose to paint your home with say a lot about yourself, since the desired paint and effect is an expression of your own mental process.”
Dulux has introduced six special effects paints, namely- Dulux Ambiance Marble, Metallic, Linen, Silk, ColourMotion and Desert. These special effects paints create an entirely new designs and patterns which are inspired by artisans to provide craftmanship and personalization to the consumers.
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EcoMedia Solutions launches EcoMeter to track carbon impact in media
New tool aims to bring real data and accountability to ads and events
GURUGRAM: EcoMedia Solutions has rolled out EcoMeter, a new solution designed to bring sharper carbon accountability to advertising, media, marketing and events.
Built on its proprietary EMS platform, EcoMeter aims to help brands and agencies measure the environmental impact of campaigns and on-ground activations using real-world data rather than broad estimates.
The move comes as sustainability gains traction across boardrooms, even as measurement within the advertising ecosystem remains patchy and often reliant on spend-based assumptions. EcoMeter attempts to change that by using localised emission factors and activity-based inputs, offering a more grounded view of carbon output.
“Today, most carbon calculations in our industry are derived from spends or broad averages. That does not reflect what is actually happening on the ground,” said EcoMedia Solutions founder & CEO Rumjhum Gupta. She added that the tool factors in variables such as location, execution and materials to deliver a more accurate picture.
The platform allows users to compare media choices based on environmental impact, plan lower-carbon campaigns and generate data-backed ESG and BRSR reports. It spans formats including OOH, DOOH, print, digital and live events, bringing sustainability into the same decision-making framework as cost and performance.
EcoMedia Solutions says the larger goal is to move the industry beyond surface-level sustainability claims towards measurable action. As scrutiny from consumers, investors and regulators intensifies, tools like EcoMeter could play a key role in helping brands back intent with credible data.
With this launch, the company is betting that the next big metric in advertising will not just be reach or ROI, but impact that can be counted in carbon.
