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NourishCo awards media AoR duties to Mindshare
MUMBAI: Mindshare, GroupM’s media agency, has won the media AOR duties for PepsiCo and Tata Global Beverages’ JV NourishCo.
NourishCo provides “healthier hydration solutions” across urban and rural consumers. It caters to the non-carbonated ready-to-drink beverages segment and focuses on health and enhanced wellness.
NourishCo chief, sales & marketing Ashok Namboodiri, said, “We are pleased with the iconic work that Mindshare has done in the past. With their width and depth of knowledge, we look forward to working with the new experiential marketing offering by Mindshare.”
Dialogue Factory, the alternative marketing solutions provider, will lead this client relationship with Mindshare.
Mindshare leader, South Asia R Gowthaman said, “The win follows Mindshare’s close partnership with PepsiCo and we are very delighted with the opportunity to serve NourishCo with some of our continual path breaking work. Through Dialogue Factory, Mindshare is investing in providing wholesome communication programmes that specialises in customised consumer contact and to provide such a service for NourishCo is indeed a proud moment for us.”
Dialogue Factory leader Dalveer Singh added, “We could not be more excited about this win as it gives us an opportunity to build brands across both urban and rural markets. We are more excited about NourishCo’s commitment & belief in building brands through Experiential Marketing and Community participation. This partnership will bring alive the concept of marketing with them instead of marketing to them.”
Brands
Malaika Arora launches Maejoy accessories brand with Myntra partnership
New label debuts with 250 plus handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery.
MUMBAI: When style meets sparkle, a new brand is ready to take centre stage. Actor and entrepreneur Malaika Arora has launched a lifestyle accessories label called Maejoy, developed in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL), the B2B wholesale arm of Myntra. The brand enters the market with a debut collection of more than 250 styles spanning handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery, two categories that continue to define everyday personal style for modern consumers.
The handbag lineup includes crossbody bags, structured shoulder bags, bucket bags, totes, backpacks, clutches and workwear inspired designs. The pieces are crafted using materials such as synthetic leather, raffia, braids, satin, rhinestones and metallic finishes.
Alongside the bags, Maejoy has introduced a jewellery range featuring lab grown diamond rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and tennis bracelets. The pieces are set in 925 sterling silver bases with gold, silver and rose gold tones, and include diamonds certified by IGI and GCI.
Positioned as a premium yet accessible accessories label, Maejoy is built around the philosophy “The Joy of Being Me”, aiming to blend aspirational fashion with everyday usability. The brand’s positioning centres on three pillars: authenticity, empowerment and accessibility.
Arora described the venture as a natural extension of her long association with fashion and personal style.
“Maejoy is a labour of love. Throughout my career, whether on screen, in business or through personal style, I have always believed fashion should feel empowering yet effortless. The Joy of Being Me celebrates individuality while making global fashion trends more accessible,” she said.
MJIPL, CXO and head of house of brands Suman Saha said the brand brings together Arora’s style perspective with a strong opportunity in the accessible premium accessories segment.
“Maejoy combines Malaika Arora’s distinctive style sensibility with fashion forward designs that we believe will resonate strongly with consumers looking for elevated yet wearable accessories,” he said.
Exceed Entertainment CEO Afsar Zaidi added that building celebrity led brands requires balancing authenticity with market viability.
“Malaika commands respect both as a fashion icon and a businesswoman. Bringing her creative vision together with Myntra’s brand building expertise creates a strong foundation for Maejoy,” he said.
The collection is available exclusively on Myntra through its website and mobile app, making the brand accessible to millions of shoppers across India as it steps into the competitive lifestyle accessories space.
