Brands
Fevicol to spend Rs 20 crore on first leg of 60th anniversary campaign
MUMBAI: Marking its 60th anniversary in the Indian industry, adhesive brand Fevicol, from the house of Pidilite, is going to launch a new mega campaign capturing its bonding qualities. The 90-second-long campaign is not only going to be the longest by Fevicol ever, but will probably be the first campaign to run as a separate content on OTT platforms like Hotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5, etc.
The campaign was launched by Pidilite Industries Ltd MD Bharat Puri and Ogilvy chief creative officer worldwide and executive chairman India Piyush Pandey in Mumbai on Monday.
Speaking about the long duration of the campaign in the world of 10-second long narratives, Puri said that if one has a story to tell, the writing is good and narrative is appealing, people will surely watch the whole ad. He insisted that to give the completion of 60 years of an iconic brand like Fevicol a greater impact, it was necessary to create a film and not just an ad film. And that is also why it is being hosted as a separate film on OTT platforms.
The TVC tells the story of a two-seater sofa, covering its 60-year-long journey across households, generations, and families in Fevicol’s signature humorous and human fashion set against a peppy background score in Bihari dialect, written by Prasoon Pandey. The ad has simultaneously been created in six languages including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Speaking about the storyboard of the ad, Piyush Pandey revealed that Fevicol has always had an integral approach to make its ads look inherently Indian. “I have been working with this brand for more than four decades and we have never subtitled the ads even for international festivals like Cannes. There are a few things that are cultural yet universal and Fevicol ads have been using that narrative in its ads since ever.”
Puri added that Fevicol’s vocabulary has always been the one that brings out a sweet smile on the viewer’s face with its humorous approach and has never relied on laugh-out-loud intakes. He shared that the new TVC is built on the same core principles of keeping its Indianness and subtle humour alive.
In its first leg, Fevicol has kept a budget of Rs 20 crore for the campaign which will go live on TV and digital platforms supported by radio and cinema.
Pidilite Industries Ltd CEO Fevicol division Nitin Chaudhary told Indiantelevision.com that the ad will go live on genres on TV including news and movies with a major focus on GECs. Given the constraint of running a 90-second ad on TV, it might not be placed during sports events like one-day matches.
He also shared that apart from TVC, several activities and campaigns have been planned for stakeholders in the B2B domain, while for consumers the TVC is the only marketing output.
Puri, during the press conference, mentioned that they had also created a small prank campaign for the employees of Fevicol and Pidilite by duping into believing that the iconic elephants of the brand will be retiring on the 60th anniversary.
Brands
Ofis Square appoints Yami Gautam Dhar as brand ambassador
Actress to champion flexible workspaces as company expands in Delhi NCR.
MUMBAI: Ofis Square has found its perfect workspace muse and she comes with star power and a grounded, ambitious vibe. The premium coworking and managed workspaces brand has announced the appointment of popular actress Yami Gautam Dhar as its brand ambassador. This marks a significant milestone as Ofis Square continues to rapidly expand its presence across Delhi NCR.
Since its inception in 2022, Ofis Square has carved a niche in the Indian corporate landscape with its “Future Works Here” philosophy. The brand focuses on creating thoughtfully designed, technology-enabled environments that foster innovation, collaboration, and the evolving needs of modern businesses.
Yami Gautam Dhar, known for her credible image and strong connection with modern Indian audiences, perfectly aligns with the brand’s aspirational positioning.
Ofis Square founder Saroj Mittal said, “Yami brings with her a credibility and an energy that genuinely reflects our community people who are ambitious, grounded, and serious about what they do. We’re proud to have her with us as we step into this next phase of growth.”
Yami Gautam Dhar expressed her excitement, “Ofis Square isn’t just building workspaces; it’s trying to change the conversation around how India works. There’s a whole generation of founders, freelancers, and business leaders working differently in spaces that actually inspire them. I’m excited to be part of a brand that’s building for them.”
The collaboration reflects Ofis Square’s commitment to strengthening its role in shaping India’s evolving workplace culture through community building, networking, and industry engagement.
In the competitive world of flexible workspaces, Ofis Square has made a smart move by bringing in a relatable and aspirational face. With Yami Gautam Dhar on board, the brand is set to make workspaces not just functional, but truly inspiring.
