Brands
M-Tech increases links in tie-up with Bollywood
NEW DELHI: After creating a sizeable market share in the feature phone market and projecting to cross 500,000 pieces a month in this sector, mobile company M-tech Mobile has now tied up with ‘horrance’ (horror romance) Saansein – The Last Breath.
Earlier, M-tech Mobile Group joined hands with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Irrfan Khan’s Jazbaa and even introduced new smart phone ‘Jazbaa’ in the market.
M-Tech Informatics Co-Founder Vikram Agarwal said, “M Tech mobile is always committed to provide the best technology to the masses at the most affordable rates. We have created a sizeable market in the industry and projecting great figures in the future. The thought behind doing in film branding was to achieve a wider reach in short span of time. The movie has talented cast with a great story line. We are happy to be associated and believe that it will definitely help our brand grow further.”
SAANSEIN producer (GPA Productions) Goutam Jain said, “We are absolutely elated that M-tech Mobile Group has come on board for Saansein and we are sure this association will help both the film and the brand.”
While Saansein Director Rajiv Ruia said, “It is a pleasure to collaborate with a leading Mobile Group like M-tech. This alliance is not just a strategic one but also an innovative one. This strategy of in-film branding will give an edge to both of us.”
Starring Rajniesh Duggall, Sonarika Bharodia, Hiten Tejwani, Amir Dalvi and Neetha Shetty, Saansein –The Last Breath is directed by Rajiv S Ruia under GPA Productions banner and it is ready to release on 11 November 2016.
Brands
Malaika Arora launches accessories brand Maejoy
The Bollywood star’s lifestyle brand, built with Myntra and Exceed Entertainment, promises aspirational fashion without the high price tag
MUMBAI: Malaika Arora is not the first Bollywood star to put her name on a brand, and she will not be the last. But Maejoy, the accessories label she has launched in partnership with Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL) and talent outfit Exceed Entertainment, at least has a sharper pitch than most. The brand drops with 250-plus styles spanning handbags and lab-grown diamond jewellery, two categories that sit squarely in the sweet spot between aspiration and affordability, and lands on Myntra’s platform from day one, putting it in front of millions of shoppers without breaking a sweat.
The handbag range covers the full gamut: crossbody bags, structured shoulder bags, bucket bags, totes, workwear classics, backpacks and clutches, rendered in synthetic leather, raffia, braids, satin, rhinestone and metallic finishes. The jewellery line runs to rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and tennis bracelets in silver, gold and rose-gold tones, set in 925 sterling silver with IGI and GCI certified lab-grown diamonds. The brand’s guiding philosophy, “The Joy of Being Me,” stakes its claim on individuality and self-expression; its three brand pillars, Authentic, Empowering, Accessible, are the usual suspects, though the lab-grown diamond bet is savvier than it sounds. Lab-grown stones now sell at a fraction of the price of mined ones, and the category is growing fast in India as younger buyers wise up to the arbitrage.
“Maejoy is a labour of love. Throughout my career, whether on screen, in business, or through my personal style, I’ve championed the idea that fashion should be empowering yet effortless. The brand aims to democratise global fashion trends while offering women something that extends the feeling of luxury every day, be it a lab-grown diamond or a perfectly crafted handbag,” said Malaika Arora, founder of Maejoy
MJIPL, the B2B wholesale arm of Myntra, is putting its design and brand-building muscle behind the venture. Suman Saha, chief experience officer and head of house of brands at MJIPL, was bullish on the tie-up.
“Maejoy brings together Malaika Arora’s distinctive style perspective with a strong proposition in the accessible yet elevated accessories space. We believe the brand’s fashion-forward designs and thoughtful positioning will connect strongly with discerning consumers.”
Suman Saha, chief experience officer, head of house of brands, MJIPL
Afsar Zaidi, chief executive of Exceed Entertainment, the talent management firm that helped broker the deal, has worked with MJIPL before and was characteristically direct about what makes Arora an unusually bankable partner.
“Building celebrity-led brands requires a delicate balance of authenticity and market viability. Malaika is a rare talent who commands equal respect as a fashion icon and a savvy businesswoman. We are proud to facilitate this partnership that brings together her creative clout and Myntra’s brand-building excellence,” said Zaidi
Celebrity fashion brands live or die on one question: does the star actually wear it, or is the cheque the only thing they signed? Arora, who has spent three decades as one of Bollywood’s most-watched style references, has at least built a plausible case. Maejoy is live now on www.myntra.com and the Myntra app. The real test, whether shoppers buy the handbag or just the hype, starts today.
