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RBNL rolls out ‘Switch To’ campaign for digitisation
Mumbai: As 31 October has been decided as the deadline for digitisation in four metros, Reliance Broadcast Network (RBNL), is all set to make the most of it with its new campaign titled ‘Switch To‘.
The campaign is designed to create awareness amongst target audiences – to ‘switch to‘ the right service provider who can offer best value. It provides operators a tool to reach out through the marketing muscle and expertise of RBNL‘s mediums across television, radio, on-ground, digital and outdoor, to gain “increased visibility” through this multi-media campaign, the company said.
‘Switch To‘ launches on the back of Reliance Broadcasts‘ very successful campaign which rolled earlier this year called ‘Choose Your Set Top Box Wisely‘ tailored to increase awareness and empower consumers with adequate information to make the right choice while choosing their set top boxes, while parallely enabling operators to build their brand equity. This campaign takes it a step further highlighting key entertainment options available to be able to make a more informed switch! The first phase of this campaign will be led across four metros viz: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata by key shows from the BIG CBS Network viz. America‘s Got Talent, The X Factor and American Idol being simulcast on BIG CBS Prime, BIG CBS Love and BIG CBS Spark.
The campaign reaches out to the consumers, in whose hands the power to Switch To lies as they make a well informed decision on their DTH provider. Similarly, it also offers operators an excellent marketing campaign to strengthen their brand equity and gain optimally from the eminent revolution.
Ensuring optimal reach, the entire media muscle of Reliance Broadcast Network will come into play across its television channel bouquet – BIG CBS PRIME, LOVE, SPARK, BIG MAGIC, BIG CBS SPARK PUNJABI and BLOOMBERG TV INDIA, its extensive radio network 92.7 BIG FM, the out of home vertical Big Street and print, on ground and digital. With a strategically crafted campaign and an extensive media outlay, the campaign promises to create significant impact.
BIG CBS Networks business head Anand Chakravarthy said, “Digitisation is an imperative step for the growth of the broadcast sector in India. While we have technologies available to improve efficiencies of broadcasting across the value chain, the lack of adoption from consumers slows the growth of the industry. This campaign enables consumers to Switch To the provider that meets their requirements, while at the same time offering the operators with an effective marketing campaign to partner with. Together, we are confident, we can bring about the much needed Switch!”
Brands
Nykaa eyes majority stake in Deepika Padukone’s 82°E brand
Deal could help scale premium label as Nykaa sharpens its beauty play
MUMBAI: Nykaa is in advanced discussions to acquire a majority stake in 82°E, the premium skincare label founded by Deepika Padukone, according to media reports.
The proposed deal signals Nykaa’s intent to deepen its House of Nykaa portfolio while giving 82°E the scale it has struggled to achieve independently. Padukone is expected to retain a minority stake if the transaction goes through.
For Nykaa, the play is both strategic and timely. With a customer base of over 42 million, the company is betting on its strong distribution, logistics, and repeat purchase ecosystem to revive the brand’s momentum. The two sides already share a working relationship, with Padukone serving as Nykaa’s global brand ambassador since September 2025.
Launched in late 2022, 82°E entered the market with a premium positioning but has faced headwinds. The brand reported revenue of Rs 14.7 crore in FY25, down 30 per cent year on year, alongside losses of Rs 12.26 crore. Industry observers have pointed to steep pricing, a somewhat diffused brand identity, and intense competition from digital-first labels as key challenges.
The potential acquisition also reflects a broader shift in India’s beauty and lifestyle space, where celebrity-led brands are increasingly partnering with larger corporates to unlock scale. Alia Bhatt’s Ed-a-Mamma, for instance, sold a majority stake to Reliance Retail, while Katrina Kaif’s Kay Beauty has emerged as a standout success within Nykaa’s portfolio, clocking Rs 132.4 crore in FY25 revenue.
Nykaa itself has been on a strong growth trajectory. Its parent, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, reported a 156 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 68 crore in the December 2025 quarter, with revenue reaching Rs 2,873 crore.
Nykaa has been steadily building its portfolio through acquisitions such as Dot & Key, Earth Rhythm and Nudge Wellness, signalling a clear push to own and scale homegrown brands.
If the 82°E deal materialises, it could mark a fresh chapter for the label, blending celebrity appeal with corporate muscle. For Nykaa, it is another calculated step in staying ahead in an increasingly crowded beauty aisle.
