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MS Dhoni’s heartwarming father-daughter bonding in Zed Black TVC: ‘Mann Ki Shanti'”
Mumbai: Zed Black, a leading incense sticks brand, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest TVC campaign for Zed Black 3-in-1 premium incense sticks featuring the cricketing legend and former captain of the Indian cricket team, MS Dhoni. The campaign aims to emphasize the importance of incorporating daily prayers into one’s routine for a balanced and fulfilled life.
In today’s fast-paced world, where individuals often find themselves consumed by various commitments and responsibilities, the act of taking a moment to connect with oneself through prayer can be immensely grounding. Zed Black’s continued collaboration with MS Dhoni as a brand ambassador for the last six years seeks to encourage people to pause, reflect, and engage in a practice that fosters inner peace and spiritual well-being.
“Mann Ki Shanti” is not just a TVC campaign; it’s a heartfelt endeavour to bring attention to the value of daily prayers in maintaining mental and emotional equilibrium. Dhoni, known for his exceptional leadership and unshakeable composure, resonates with the campaign’s message on multiple levels”, shared Mysore Deep Perfumery House & Zed Black director Ankit Agrawal.
The TVC showcases Zed Black and MS Dhoni sharing a timeless message for all. In the latest TVC, the cricketing legend assumes the role of a doting father sitting for prayers as his playful daughter comes running. Dhoni emphasizes with a smile the importance of a regular prayer for ‘Mann Ki Shanti’. Dhoni, besides being a cricket legend, is also a complete family man. He does a perfect job of conveying the sentiment for all households. Add to this his legendary cool vibes and a relaxed smile, the message hits home!
Zed Black TVC campaigns have always struck a chord with the masses & netizens. Be it the gamechanger commercial where the captain cool was spotted sporting a retro jersey look on the field for its flagship campaign ‘Prarthna Hogi Sweekar’ or MS Dhoni sharing the importance of viral prayers in a guruji avatar last festive season. Likewise, through this latest campaign, Zed Black aims to spark conversations around the benefits of incorporating daily prayers as a means to achieve balance and mental clarity.
“We are honored to collaborate with MS Dhoni yet again, a true icon who embodies resilience and strength,” said Mysore Deep Perfumery House & Zed Black director Anshul Agrawal. “As a brand, we are committed to promoting holistic well-being, and we believe that this campaign will inspire individuals to carve out time for daily prayers, nurturing their spiritual growth.”
The hallmark of Zed Black’s success lies in its commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices. Zed Black’s manufacturing unit, based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh has made history by becoming the world’s largest solar-powered raw agarbatti production facility. The company has successfully scaled its production capacity to an astounding 3.5 crore incense sticks per day, positioning itself as a major player in the global market. The company is today amongst the top three agarbatti manufacturers in the country.
Conceptualised by Oberoi IBC the TVC will be promoted through a 360-degree approach across news & GEC channels for the festive season and will be accompanied by a robust social media and online engagement strategy, encouraging viewers to share their own experiences with daily prayers using the hashtag #MannKiShanti.
MDPH has a plethora of top-notch quality products under its own household brands in categories such as agarbatti, essential oils, hand sanitizers, packaged tea, dhoop batti, confectionery, and more under its premium bestseller flagship labels Zed Black, Manthan, Samarpan, Orva and Din Din.
Founded in 1992, at the heart of MDPH is its 4,000-plus workforce, of which 80 per cent are women who are involved in all aspects of incense sticks manufacturing–from perfume making to packaging. The company processes over three crore incense sticks every day at its 9,40,000 sq. ft manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, comprising of four factories. It has in its kitty over 1,200+ products that are exported to over 40+ countries across six continents and 15 lakh packs of Zed Black incense sticks are sold daily.
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Vodafone Idea elevates Vineeth Jayendranath as VP, marketing head Mumbai
Telecom marketer takes charge of Mumbai circle with growth and brand focus
MUMBAI: Vodafone Idea Limited has promoted Vineeth Jayendranath to vice president, marketing head for the Mumbai circle, marking a key milestone in his career as the telecom operator sharpens its regional strategy.
In his new role, Jayendranath will lead marketing efforts across prepaid and postpaid segments in one of the country’s most competitive telecom markets. His mandate includes driving revenue growth, strengthening brand positioning, and deepening customer engagement, while also managing profit and loss responsibilities for the circle.
Sharing the update, Vineeth Jayendranath said, “Excited to share, I am starting my new stint as Vice President, Marketing Head for Mumbai circle at Vodafone Idea Ltd. Would like to thank everyone who has supported me in this journey.”
Jayendranath brings over 12 years of experience spanning telecom and IT, with a strong focus on customer value management and data-led marketing. Since joining Vodafone Idea, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently serving as general manager leading customer value management and prepaid business across Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa.
During this period, he handled large subscriber bases and multi-billion rupee revenue portfolios, while rolling out hyper-personalised campaigns and a “segment of one” strategy to improve customer retention and upgrades. He also championed a digital-first approach, pushing adoption of data services and unlimited plans through targeted, insight-driven initiatives.
Earlier, he worked with Idea Cellular Ltd in strategy and business intelligence roles, and began his career at Infosys as a systems engineer. A brief stint at Hyundai Motor India Ltd during his internship added early exposure to marketing strategy.
An alumnus of SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Jayendranath has steadily built a reputation for combining analytics with marketing execution.
His elevation comes as telecom players double down on circle-level strategies to stay competitive, and Vodafone Idea appears to be betting on data-backed marketing to keep Mumbai firmly in its corner.
