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Oppo launches new phone targeted at youth
MUMBAI: Dentsu Impact, the creative agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, has launched a new campaign for Oppo’s latest phone – the F7, powered by AI (Artificial Intelligence) 2.0.
Targeted at the youth, Oppo F7 comes loaded with features that help enhance the virtual lives of youngsters .
The film mirrors this way of life of today’s generation, and shows how Oppo F7 is the perfect partner for them. This is a generation for whom their phone is an extension of themselves – where every moment is captured, shared, conversations are started and connections are made.
A generation that is comfortable in their own skin and are always ready to put their best foot forward. They want the appreciation and all the attention. They are confident to even flaunt their imperfections, because all of this makes them who they really are and that’s the real them.
The film looks slick and young, with a catchy track that captures the multiple situations from a youngster’s life and all through this, how Oppo F7 fits in to make the virtual moments even better.
Dentsu Impact chief creative officer Soumitra Karnik says, “Virtual is the new real for this generation – selfies, social media, filters, status updates – it’s all an integral part of life for them. This is their reality and they unapologetically accept that. Oppo phones come with features that help enhance this virtual life of the youngsters and the attempt of our film is to bring this to life.”
Oppo India brand director Will Yang adds, “We have always tried to bring the best camera and selfie experience to our consumers and we believe that OPPO F7 will enable the youth to click natural selfies. The TVC takes cues from the current lifestyle trends of the youth, especially their love for clicking Selfies and highlights how much goes into taking that perfect Selfie. We hope that the TVC finds a connect with the youth and help them realize that their selfie expert lies within their Oppo F7.”
Brands
Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
