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Fyp ties up with film ‘83’ to reach out to Gen Z
Mumbai: Fyp, Neobank for teenagers has announced its association with the film ‘83’ for a cross-promotional deal. The film based on the historic 1983 World Cup win released in theatres on Friday.
The brand has launched its TVC for the association online as well as on the OTT platforms with the sole aim of introducing the Fyp to newer consumers and induce brand trials. “The association is symbolic of the breakthrough that Fyp aims to bring by raising financial literacy amongst teenagers and helping them become responsible and independent,” it said in a statement.
“Financial literacy and money management have become an important component of life. At the same time, it is a gap left unattended in our education overall, which results in a lack of confidence in managing finances among young professionals when they first start a job and makes them prone to misguided investment decisions We wish to bridge the financial literacy gap among teenagers by giving them exposure to digital payments and through built-in features in the Fyp app,” said Fyp founder and CEO Kapil Banwari.
Reliance Entertainment head of marketing Sameer Chopra said with this collaboration, they intend to reach out to all the young film fanatics and inspire them to never give up. “Back In 1983, the Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed 14 men beat the twice over World Champions West Indies, putting India back onto the cricket world stage. With this association, we hope that the millennials & Gen Z’s always aspire to keep striving for glory,” he added.
Co-founder of Anee’s Media the agency responsible for the association Deepak Patel said, “It is a bold step taken by Fyp to associate itself with ‘83.’ It will definitely create huge excitement among the teens and the parents to know more about Fyp which will help in amplifying the brand awareness.”
The film produced by Deepika Padukone, Kabir Khan, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Sajid Nadiadwala, Sheetal Vinod Talwar, Reliance Entertainment, and 83 Film Ltd released in theatres on 24 December in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
