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Palasa bags Streax Xenoh Deodrants
MUMBAI: Mumbai-based agency Palasa Creative Place has bagged the creative duties for Streax Xenoh Deodrants, the deodrant brand from Hygienic Research Institute Private Limited (HRI).
The agency has already started work on the brand. Streax Xenoh Deodrant has launched a new television commercial featuring anchor and actor Rannvijay Singh who has come on board as brand ambassador.
Riding on the idea, ‘Live Fearless‘ created by Palasa, the new TVC is about the difference and a chase between a group of guys and a single fearless guy. It‘s about the decisions that this single protagonist featuring Ranvijay takes with confidence in his stride.
The new TVC highlights the way Xenoh deodrant adds to one‘s personality. The basic message is to convey that if you are fearless, you get things your way. At the same time, through this commercial the new Xenoh variant ‘Night Out‘ is introduced.
Palasa founder and creative director Sandeep Bomble said, “The thought was to portray that the attitude of the man lies in his confidence to face the world. Also we had debates on things that impress women and we came to a conclusion that no doubt good looks, roses, letters, etc are known to impress them but today women seek beyond these things. They look up to men who are fearless and confident. Thus, Palasa‘s idea of ‘Live Fearless‘ perfectly blends with the thought, which gives man a larger than life attitude. Hence we personified the product to something that brings forth the fearless instinct of the man that allows him to go ahead and get what he desires.”
The TVC is produced by Red Ice Films.
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
