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Get set for a chocolaty treat with Arjun Rampal
MUMBAI: Won’t it be more fun if a chocolaty, dark handsome hunk is representing the chocolate you are having? Seems the dreams of many chocolate bingers are turning true!
Actor Arjun Rampal, who has wowed his fans with his roles in blockbusters like Om Shanti Om, Rock On, Rajneeti and many more, is all set to don a “chocolate hero” avatar for a new campaign by Mars Inc – one of the leading chocolate makers of the world.
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The actor has been loved by all, not just for his movies but also for his hot-bod. He has maintained a position in the industry on the basis of his consistent performances that have earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards. With a personality that celebrates style and panache, Arjun is a perfect match for the new Mars India campaign. The cherry on the cake is that Arjun is known for is love for chocolates.
Talking about signing on Arjun for the new campaign, Mars International India Marketing Director Raghav Rekhi, said, “We are thrilled to have Arjun on board. He is a perfect fit for our new brand campaign as he has terrific mass appeal and strikingly brings alive the attributes that we are looking for our new launch, being passionate, sophisticated, and playful. We are confident that this association will drive visibility for the brand.”
On his part, Arjun was very clear that he only partners/endorses brands that he is satisfied with. “I believe in partnering with brands that I use and appreciate. Mars Inc is a reputed international chocolate manufacturer that makes and sells my favourite chocolates. This is the first time that I have shot for a campaign in which I play a character that is ‘me’- an actor. I am thrilled to be a part of one of the biggest Mars Inc launch campaigns in India and am looking forward to a great journey ahead,” he said.
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Streaming TV is another big battleground. With India’s video streaming audience now above 600 million and connected TV users at 129.2 million in 2025, advertisers are set to treat streaming not just as a branding channel but as a performance engine, measured increasingly by sales, sign-ups and bookings rather than just reach.
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Taken together, Amazon Ads argues, these shifts mark a move towards advertising that is both more human and more measurable, where AI handles the complexity, and creativity does the persuading.
