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Max Life partners with Star Sports as official insurance partner for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket live show
Mumbai: Max Life Insurance Company Ltd to announced its association with Star Sports, the official broadcaster for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in India. As part of the collaboration, Max Life will serve as the insurance partner on the cricket live show during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 from 2 to 29 June 2024.
This association with one of India’s most influential cricket shows will place Max Life as “Bharose ka Insurance Partner” across multiple promo tags, ad spots and in-show integrations with visibility across the whole tournament.
This partnership reinforces Max Life’s long-standing commitment to Cricket, one of India’s most watched and beloved sports. By associating with Cricket Live, Max Life aims to connect with passionate cricket fans across the nation during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. This association is a powerful reflection of the shared values between Cricket and Max Life. Cricket thrives on teamwork and the unwavering trust between players on the field – values that resonate deeply with Max Life’s approach to building long-term relationships with its policyholders.
Max Life Insurance chief marketing officer Rahul Talwar said, “We are thrilled to partner with Star Sports as an associate sponsor of CricLive during the ICC T20 World Cup. This marquee tournament is an international event that unites cricket fans across the globe. This association is a strategic decision that allows us to not only connect with millions of passionate fans globally but also to further solidify the concept of ‘Bharosa’ (Trust) that is at the core of Max Life’s brand identity. Cricket thrives on trust and teamwork, mirroring the very foundation upon which we build our relationships with our policyholders. We look forward to an exciting tournament and to engaging with cricket fans throughout the ICC T20 World Cup.”
Max Life’s association with cricket is well-established and the company is proud to have India’s men’s cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, and his wife Ritika Sajdeh, as its brand ambassadors. In the past also, Max Life has had successful associations with major cricketing events, including the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and various editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) – both men’s and women’s editions.
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Flipkart plays on Ugadi vs Yugadi debate in festive campaign
Light-hearted film turns pronunciation clash into deals and delight
MUMBAI: Flipkart is turning a tongue-twister into a talking point with its latest campaign around Ugadi, playfully diving into the age-old debate of Ugadi versus Yugadi.
Conceptualised by 22feet, the campaign leans into a simple cultural truth. While pronunciation may differ across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, the festive spirit and the urge to shop remain universal.
The campaign film captures this with a humorous back-and-forth between Telugu and Kannada speakers arguing over the ‘right’ way to say the festival’s name, only to land on a cheerful twist where both sides are rewarded. It is less about settling the debate and more about celebrating it.
At the centre of the activation is an interactive microsite, where users can share festive wishes and unlock exclusive deals on the Flipkart app. The idea turns a linguistic quirk into a participative experience, nudging users to engage while they browse.
The campaign is being amplified across digital platforms, including Meta, along with integrations on Flipkart’s own ecosystem, encouraging users to join the conversation and cash in on festive offers.
22feet chief creative excellence officer Vishnu Srivatsav said, “Small cultural nuances often create the most interesting ideas. The pronunciation debate gave us a playful starting point, and from there we built a take that is both celebratory and distinctive.”
In blending humour with heritage, Flipkart’s campaign shows that sometimes, it is not about who is right, but how everyone can win, especially when there are deals on the table.
