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O&M creates new KFC TVC
MUMBAI: KFC has a rolled out a new television commercial to promote its first Indian inspired chicken flavour Curry Crunch.
With the introduction of this latest offering, KFC not only plans to tap its existing fan base but also a whole new set of customers by offering a new flavor variety.
“Curry Crunch is the biggest launch for us this year and will be supported by a robust 360-degree marketing campaign including a thematic TVC, digital activations, print, outdoor etc”, KFC India and Area Countries GM Tarun Lal said.
Developed by Ogilvy & Mather, the TVC for Curry Crunch is based on the theme, ‘We are still Indian at heart‘. Situations depicted in the ad-film bring alive the fusion between the east and the west. The plot revolves around various groups of youngsters, global citizens who have adopted Western attire and behavior. In each case, they are truly Indian at heart and aren‘t afraid to show it.
Ogilvy & Mather ECD Ajay Gahlaut said, “In addition to the iconic KFC crunchy, juicy chicken, this product has a true flavour of India. It promises a unique fusion of Videshi and Indian. The TVC has been made keeping in mind contemporary reality in India, where we tend to demonstrate western dress and behavior patterns to the outside world, but are truly Indian at heart.”
A digital campaign has also been devised to support the launch; led by a day long roadblock on Yahoo and Youtube. New advertising formats using HTML5 interactive technology will be used to promote Curry Crunch on tablets and mobile Phones. A “quirky”, “unique” application called ‘Currycature‘ has been created to engage with fans on KFC‘s Facebook page.
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Dish TV shareholders approve three independent directors
99.49 per cent vote of confidence strengthens board as company expands into connected TV, e-commerce and OTT.
MUMBAI: Dish TV has just been served a near-perfect vote of confidence and the shareholders have dished it out in style. Shareholders of the DTH operator have approved the appointment of three new Independent Directors with an overwhelming 99.49 per cent approval. The three appointees are Mr Arun Kumar Kapoor, Ms Heena Naishadh Bhatt and Mr Ashok Anant Paranjpe.
The strong mandate reflects continued investor faith in the company’s strategy, disciplined execution and long-term value creation. It comes as Dish TV focuses on stabilising its core DTH business while actively scaling new verticals connected TV platform VZY, B2B e-commerce ShopZop, and OTT service Watcho to build a more diversified and resilient growth trajectory.
Dish TV India Limited, CEO & executive director Manoj Dhobhal said, “We are encouraged by the shareholders’ approval of the appointment of the Independent Directors and sincerely thank them for their continued trust and confidence. The Board is already benefiting from the Directors’ collective experience, which will further sharpen strategic focus and support disciplined execution.”
With a fresh, strengthened board in place, Dish TV is well positioned to navigate the evolving media landscape. In a sector where every percentage point matters, a 99.49 per cent thumbs-up is the kind of ringing endorsement that suggests the company’s recipe for the future is already tasting right.
