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Interface communications launches new campaign Nivea launches Men
MUMBAI: NIVEA India, an affiliate of Beiersdorf AG, has launched a brand new campaign for NIVEA Men Fresh Active Deodorant.
The campaign features Arjun Rampal who is the face of NIVEA MEN and follows the codes of simplicity and attempts to break the monotony in one-dimensional category like deodorants. The campaign kicks off on television as well as digital media and further builds the new brand platform: It starts with you.
Speaking on the launch of the campaign, NIVEA India MD Rakshit Hargave said: “The NIVEA MEN deodorant campaign highlights the new brand proposition of IT STARTS WITH YOU very well. Essentially, the platform IT STARTS WITH YOU urges Indian men to unlock their everyday potential and take charge of their lives. Arjun Rampal, our latest addition to the NIVEA family, fits seamlessly into the brand values as he too is selfmade & juggles multiple roles in life. He personifies masculinity, success & self confidence, all qualities which a NIVEA MAN represents.”
Commenting on being the part of the ad campaign, Arjun Rampal said, ‘‘I always endorse brands & products that I use personally. The new NIVEA MEN range is a wonderful exciting range & definitely something that I use regularly. This new deodorant commercial is a very energetic film with a tongue in cheek humor about it. Most deodorant ads show men spraying the deodorant and girls falling over them. All that happens in this ad too, but wait for the last line.”
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The campaign is conceptualized by ECD Robby Mathew and creative director & copywriter Rakesh Menon of Interface communications and the production company is Future East Film.
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
