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Honda celebrates Activa’s 20 glorious years of legacy
NEW DELHI: To mark the 20th anniversary of its flagship product- Activa, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India in association with dentsu One, has launched a special campaign to introduce the recently unveiled Activa 6G 20th Anniversary Limited Edition.
It is pertinent to note here that since its inception in 2001, Activa has consistently reactivated the scooter segment, and with every generation, continues to change the way India rides.
Preciously curated for customers, the 20th Anniversary Edition of Activa 6G gets distinctive design cues that accentuate its overall royal appeal. Two new colour schemes, Matte Mature Brown and Pearl Nightstar Black, matched with rear grab rails, make this limited edition a sure head-turner. The shiny embossed 20th-year anniversary logo and the precious golden Activa emblem make it instantly recognisable, and adding more visual drama to the overall design are stylish graphics. Additionally, the firm road grip is jazzed up with black steel wheels on both front and rear. Further accentuating the modern looks are the brown inner cover and seat.
Conceptualised and executed by dentsu One, the campaign aims to celebrate 20 years of priceless love and togetherness between Activa and its customers. The campaign personifies this love by capturing the precious relationship of a husband and wife on their anniversary, when the husband surprises her by bringing home the all-new limited edition of Activa 6G and says ‘Ek Naya Safar Shuru Karein!’
The video ends with a heartfelt message that commemorates the 20-year long relationship of Honda’s Activa with its customers that have become even more precious with the Activa 6G anniversary edition.
HMSI director sales and marketing Yadvinder Singh Guleria commented, “We are extremely happy and proud as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Activa. It is a celebration time for us and our extended family of more than two crore satisfied customers who have made Activa a part of their daily lives. The campaign presents the emotional connection between our customers and their beloved Activa, which gets a makeover to celebrate this special occasion. The distinctive gold embossed Activa logo of the 20th anniversary edition is the highlight and makes it worthy of a collector’s must-have.”
dentsu One NCD Titus Upputuru said, “I am grateful for the opportunity to work on this special campaign. Twenty years is a long journey and Activa is so special. ‘Zindagi do pahiyon se chalti hai’…and we wanted to celebrate this journey of two decades with a special story that not only reflects on the beautiful past but shows the promise of a special future. We thought it would be great to see the journey through the eyes of the husband even as he recreates the couple’s very first interaction inside the college library. It was good fun bringing the playful script to life.”
“Activa is not just a scooter brand for millions but a treasure of memories. Most of India would have taken a ride on an Activa since its launch in 2001. People grew from infants to adults, young love birds to married couples and from parents to grandparents – with many beautiful and cherished memories with this brand. The 20 years’ anniversary edition of Activa marks this beautiful journey of a brand that has garnered the love and affection of Indians. The film shows the story of a couple that comes a full circle down memory lane with this anniversary edition. A lot of things in this long period might have changed but not the love, trust and this beautiful relationship with the brand,” added dentsu One EVP account management Abhinav Kaushik.
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Budweiser launches ‘Let It Pour’ platform for FIFA World Cup 2026
Campaign spans 40 plus markets with fan events, merchandise and global film.
MUMBAI: When the whistle blows, Budweiser wants the celebrations to flow just as freely. The beer brand has unveiled ‘Let It Pour’, its global football platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off a four-year build-up with a campaign designed to turn fandom into a shared, full-throttle experience. Rolling out across more than 40 countries, including India, the initiative blends on-ground activations, merchandise and a star-led global film to capture the emotional surge of the sport’s biggest stage.
At the centre of the campaign are football heavyweights Erling Haaland and Jürgen Klopp, who front the messaging around passion, performance and collective celebration. For Haaland, set to make his FIFA World Cup debut in 2026, the platform mirrors the intensity of a moment he has long worked towards, while Klopp lends his signature energy to amplify the spirit of fans coming together.
The campaign’s global film leans into that shared emotion where matches spill beyond stadiums into homes, bars and city streets over the tournament’s 39-day run. Set to Joe Cocker’s Feelin’ Alright, it captures how football blurs boundaries, turning strangers into teammates and moments into memories.
Beyond storytelling, Budweiser is building a broader ecosystem around the campaign. The Bud Fan Store will offer exclusive tournament-inspired merchandise, from football kits to branded apparel, while Bud FC developed with Wink will host experiential fan events across select markets, recreating stadium-like energy in festival settings.
India forms a key part of this push. With football fandom on the rise, particularly among younger audiences, Budweiser 0.0 is positioned to anchor local activations, bringing fans closer to the global spectacle through community-led experiences.
The move reinforces Budweiser’s four-decade association with the FIFA World Cup, but also signals an evolution in approach. Instead of simply sponsoring the game, the brand is leaning into culture creating multiple touchpoints where fans can participate, not just watch.
In a tournament where every goal sparks a reaction, Budweiser is betting that the real win lies in how loudly and how collectively that reaction pours out.
