Ad Campaigns
GM Modular launches #DADTESTED ad campaign
Mumbai: GM Modular, one of the largest home electrical companies in India, has recently introduced a captivating advertising campaign titled #Dadtested. The audience is treated to the delightful interaction between the father-daughter duo Suniel Shetty and Athiya Shetty as they explore the remarkable transformation of their home with GM’s innovative products
The duo showcases the GM Modular range of products right from video doorbells, mood lighting, switches, and dynamic blade ceiling fans that seamlessly integrate to any home decor, adding a touch of elegance and functionality. Through this campaign, GM Modular hopes to empower individuals to transform their homes into personalised spaces that reflect their unique style and taste.
With world renowned professionals, including Indian film director Priyadarshan and four-time National award-winning DOP Santosh Sivan, the commercial promises to create a visually compelling experience that appeals to both younger and older generations. To add to this, Product designer, Saboo Cyril ensures that every component in the commercial is carefully constructed to produce a seamless blend of modern and traditional features, increasing the ad’s appeal to a diverse audience.
Athiya Shetty, brings her charm and charisma to the ad. She stated, “This campaign is the right combination of creative thinking and emotion. Working with such amazing professionals has been an incredible experience, and I’m excited to be a part of something that will appeal to people of all ages.”
The face of the brand Suniel Shetty said, “Being part of GM Modular has been a delight for me. The commercial brilliantly captures the brand’s concept, and I am looking forward to seeing how it will resonate with customers. The campaign emphasises the importance of modern technology in our daily lives. The relatable narrative will create a lasting effect on viewers and inspire them to embrace the future of home automation. “
The advertisement accurately depicts the essence of a generation that loves both aesthetics and utility in their homes. With younger people presenting the concept of modern homes to their parents, this campaign acts as a bridge between the two generations, emphasising the need of embracing change and adapting to new trends while keeping a sense of familiarity and comfort.
“Empowering homes with innovation and style, GM Modular proudly unveils the #DadTested ad campaign, where the timeless elegance of electric solutions meets the dynamic synergy of Suneil Shetty and Athiya Shetty. As we redefine excellence, we believe that just like father’s approval, our products pass the ultimate Dad Test, ensuring a seamless blend of safety, and reliability in every
home. Our range of creative products is designed to cater to the diverse needs and preferences of homeowners, allowing them to create a space that truly reflects their personality.” GM Modular founder Jayanth Jain stated.
NATIONAL: Amazon Ads has laid out a sharply tech-led vision for the advertising industry in 2026, arguing that artificial intelligence, streaming TV and creator partnerships will combine to turn brand building into a more precise, performance-driven business.
At the heart of the shift, the company says, is the fusion of AI with Amazon’s vast trove of shopping, browsing and streaming signals, allowing advertisers to move beyond blunt reach metrics to campaigns designed around real customer behaviour.
“The future of advertising is not about reaching more people, but the right people with messages that resonate,” said Amazon Ads India head and vice president Girish Prabhu. “By combining AI with deep customer insights, we help brands move from broadcasting campaigns to having meaningful conversations wherever audiences spend their time.”
One of the biggest changes, according to Amazon Ads, will be the collapse of the wall between media planning and creative development. Retail media, powered by first-party data, is increasingly shaping everything from brand discovery to final purchase, pushing marketers to design campaigns around audience insight rather than internal instinct.
AI is also moving from a support tool to a creative engine. Agentic AI, which automates and accelerates production, is expected to make high-quality creative accessible even to small businesses, compressing weeks of work into hours and giving challengers the ability to compete with larger brands on speed and scale.
Behind the scenes, AI-driven analytics will take on a bigger role in campaign optimisation, identifying patterns, spotting opportunities and recommending actions that would previously have required teams of analysts.
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.
Finally, Amazon Ads sees creators and contextual advertising reshaping how brands tell stories. Creators will act less like influencers and more like long-term partners, while scene-aware ads on streaming platforms will allow brands to insert hyper-relevant offers into the flow of what viewers are watching.
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.
