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McCain Foods appoints Madison Media as its media AoR
MUMBAI: McCain Foods India, the Indian subsidiary of McCain Foods Canada, has appointed Madison Media as its new media Agency on Record (AoR).
Madison Media will handle traditional media planning and buying for McCain along with the larger mandate on digital, display, social, video and mobile platforms.
Madison Media group CEO Gautam Kiyawat said, “McCain as a brand has tremendous potential in the Indian market and I am excited to have them onboard as our client and we are confident of helping them achieve their rightful dominant share”.
McCain Foods India MD Vikas Mittal said, “McCain brand is driving growth of frozen snacks in India. In pursuance, we have a line-up of new business strategies and accompanying communication initiatives. Today, we are looking at increasing our media presence across all touch points.”
“We wanted to take on board an agency that complimented our brand communication strategies. We are happy to announce the appointment of ‘Madison Media’ and we look forward to create a more distinct market space for McCain,” McCain Foods India general manager-marketing Gunjan Pandey added.
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Hyphen launches sunscreen campaign featuring Kriti Sanon as SPF Police
Campaign drives SPF habit; Blinkit tie-up enables instant sunscreen delivery.
MUMBAI: No SPF, no mercy Kriti Sanon is out patrolling your skincare routine. Hyphen has rolled out a new campaign film starring its Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer Kriti Sanon, who steps into a playful alter ego as the brand’s “SPF Police”, turning sunscreen reminders into a full-blown public service announcement with a wink. The campaign kicked off with a cheeky social media tease suggesting Sanon had “stepped down” from her role, sparking chatter online before the brand revealed the twist: she hasn’t gone anywhere, she has simply taken on an additional avatar, one dedicated to ensuring people do not skip sunscreen.
The film leans into humour to drive home a serious point. In a slice-of-life setting, Sanon intercepts a gym-goer about to step out without sunscreen, promptly handing over Hyphen’s ‘All I Need Sunscreen’, which arrives instantly via Blinkit. The message is clear: forgetting SPF is no longer a valid excuse when it can be delivered in minutes.
Beyond the laughs, the campaign taps into a well-known gap in everyday skincare habits. Sunscreen, despite being one of the most recommended steps, is often the most ignored. By gamifying the reminder through an “SPF Police” persona, Hyphen aims to turn a routine into a reflex.
The multi-stage rollout from intrigue-led teasers to the final film has been designed to spark conversation while embedding the brand into daily behaviour. It also spotlights Hyphen’s quick commerce partnership with Blinkit, positioning accessibility as a key enabler of consistency.
Sanon, who remains closely involved in product development and brand strategy, noted that the idea stemmed from a simple insight: skincare works best when it is easy, habitual and hard to ignore. The campaign reflects that philosophy equal parts science, storytelling and a nudge you cannot quite escape.
The film is now live across Hyphen and Blinkit’s digital platforms, with further activations expected to extend the campaign’s reach and perhaps keep the SPF Police on duty a little longer.
