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Parle rolls out new TVCs for its 20-20 Cookies
MUMBAI: Parle has launched a new TV campaign for its 20-20 Cookies.
The objective of the campaign is to build “strong” consumer brand franchise amongst the target by positioning 20-20 cookies as quick snack ‘bhook ka anth turant‘ for today‘s generation through advertising, the company said.
The TVCs have been conceptualised and created by Ogilvy & Mather. There are three TVC‘s namely office, college and bus. All these three TVCs display an “entertaining” event involving situation affecting young adults. The problem of the “hole in the stomach” is resolved with brand that packs together a hygienic and tasty snack.
Ogilvy & Mather vice president Hirol Gandhi said, “Parle 20-20 cookies by virtue of its format and name naturally fits the quick snack proposition. We have further strengthened it by leveraging what it feels like when we are hungry. On an empty stomach, everyone and everything feels like a hindrance. A quick hunger fix is what resolves the tension. Our campaign demonstrates this, literally.”
Parle Products group product manager Mayank Shah added, “The creative brief was shared keeping in mind today‘s generation, who prefers everything very quickly. The objective of this TVC was to build strong consumer brand franchise for the brand amongst the target group by positioning 20-20 cookies as an ideal quick snack for today‘s generation through effective advertising.”
The commercials depict hunger pangs as a hole in the stomach. While the protagonist is aggravated, those around him seem unmindful of his discomfort. In fact they use his hunger to their advantage, even as he is fuming. The highlight throughout the commercials is the use of the hole (which depicts hunger) and its immediate disappearance on consumption of the brand. Cookies as a category promises indulgence and delight to consumers, they are thought to be occasion specific snacking option. Parle 20-20 cookies has been successful in making consumption of category occasion independent and more frequent.
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Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
