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Join #DoosraStadium with SOCIAL this cricket season
Mumbai: As the cricket season engulfs India and the world, SOCIAL, a collective of creative neighbourhood cafés, is excited to launch its latest initiative celebrating the spirit of the sporting season. 5 October 2023 onward, all SOCIAL outlets across the country are hosting a cricketing frenzy offering a special cricket-themed menu, delectable munchies, wholesome meals to enjoy with your gang, a host of engaging initiatives, summed up with décor to give fans those stadium feels. India’s favourite hangout spots are turning into the #DoosraStadium, as patrons share in the joy and high of watching cricket with their buddies and loved ones!
The Stad-Yum Menu!
Fans can now immerse themselves fully in the unmistakable cricketing atmosphere at their favourite SOCIAL outposts, where a specially curated menu awaits. Scores of cricket-inspired dishes are now available for patrons during the season – such as the delectable ‘A.B. De Ribs,’ the tempting ‘Chauka Chakka Platter,’ the nostalgic ‘The 1983 Samosa Sampler,’ the satisfying ‘The 2011 Bucket,’ the innovative ‘The “Doosra” Shroom Shawarma,’ and the hearty ‘The 2023? Platter,’ among other cricket-themed, delish options. SOCIAL has also collaborated with Short Story (with SOCIAL’s very own Super Troopers) and Bira 91 to offer exclusive and special beverages to all its patrons across India during this season.
Get onto the Pitch, for VR-eal! ?️
Fans can also step into an immersive virtual reality (VR) zone at select SOCIAL outlets to fully immerse themselves in the stadium’s intensity, offering an enthralling experience that goes beyond the typical dining setting. Here, they can truly feel the highs and lows, the jubilation and tension, as if they were right in the midst of a cricket stadium. To add to the excitement, SOCIAL is hosting a leaderboard, and top contenders have the opportunity to win exclusive, official merchandise! SOCIAL has partnered with iB Cricket, India’s leading VR gaming company, to roll this out across over 10 SOCIAL outposts in India till 19 November 2023.
Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt Ltd CEO Mayank Bhatt said, “SOCIAL has always been that community-centric café where friends and families come together to create shared memories over fun and food. At the intersection of community and fun, lies sports. With #DoosraStadium, we’re bringing this sense of togetherness to life, celebrating alongside like-minded supporters and fans. From exclusive merchandise to a specially crafted menu, every element comes together to recreate the stadium-like experience in your city at a SOCIAL outpost near you!”
As India’s leading café chain, SOCIAL has been at the forefront of offering community-driven experiences around sports and entertainment; and the upcoming season promises to be no less with even more exclusive collaborations and engagements in store that create the ultimate second stadium experience for viewers, as they cheer on their favourite teams. Fans can come with their gang and predict the sixes and fours, surround themselves with a vibrant community of cricket enthusiasts, igniting an unparalleled excitement as curated cricket-themed cocktails and delicacies are served at all their favourite SOCIAL outlets from 5 October till 19 November 2023.
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McDonald’s India NE names Sara Arjun brand ambassador
Actor returns for nostalgic Buddy Meal campaign at Rs 119 for two.
MUMBAI: Sara Arjun just came home to McDonald’s because some love stories start with a childhood ad and end with sharing fries as grown-ups. McDonald’s India – North and East has appointed actor Sara Arjun as its brand ambassador, bringing her back to the brand that first captured her on screen as a child. The collaboration launches with a playful TVC introducing the Buddy Meal, a value offering priced at Rs 119 for two burgers (McAloo Tikki or Veg Surprise), two Cokes and one medium fries.
The film recreates the classic “girlfriend-boyfriend” banter from her original McDonald’s ad, with Sara joking about today’s “demanding” relationships before her buddy admits he just wants a simple McAloo Tikki. The voiceover lands the punch: “Shukar hai McDonald’s Buddy Meal for 2 hai… starts at just Rs 119,” closing on the tagline “Khao Meal, Baat Karo”, a celebration of uncomplicated joy and shared moments.
MMG Group and CPRL vice chairman Anant Agarwal said, “Sara’s return to McDonald’s is a wonderful reminder of the deep emotional connections many customers have grown up with. With the Buddy Meal, we are celebrating friendship, nostalgia and the simple joy of sharing a McDonald’s meal together at great value.”
Sara Arjun added, “McDonald’s has been a special part of my journey since childhood. Returning to the brand for this campaign feels incredibly nostalgic. The Buddy Meal captures the simple joy of sharing food and laughter with friends.”
Available for a limited period across McDonald’s restaurants in North and East India via dine-in, takeaway, drive-thru, the McDonald’s App and leading delivery platforms, the Buddy Meal taps into the brand’s legacy of creating relatable, feel-good moments.
In a fast-food world chasing trends, McDonald’s brings back a familiar face and a simple truth: sometimes the best dates don’t need grand gestures just good burgers, cold drinks and great company at a price that leaves everyone smiling.
