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Reliance Netconnect’s campaign has Anoushka & Rannvijay as brand ambassadors
NEW DELHI: Reliance Communications, which claims a wireless broadband in over 1,300 towns, announced the launch of a new marketing initiative for its latest unique offering, the ‘My Best Plan’.
The ‘My Best Plan‘ is based on the consumer insight that most internet data dongle users have to pre-determine their data usage and confine themselves to a fixed data usage plan. In fact they have to ensure that their usage is within the limits of the plan to avoid paying high over usage charges. Despite this, most users have gone through ‘Bill Shocks’ at some point, where they’ve had to pay exorbitant overage charges, in other cases most people don’t end up using the data limit they’ve signed up for.
To address this ongoing consumer dilemma, Reliance Netconnect introduced the ‘My Best Plan’. As the title suggests, it’s a data plan that automatically adjusts itself to generate the lowest bill every month. This eliminates bill shocks & also takes away the hassle of choosing the right data plan basis a customer’s usage.
The ‘My Best Plan’ TVC featuring Anoushka Sharma and Rannvijay went on air on 6 June. Through a fun, engaging, slice of life situation, the TVC persuades the consumer to make the smarter choice by selecting the ‘My Best Plan’. The pairing has already created quite a lot of buzz through their previous campaigns and this campaign only heightens the drama & the chemistry between the two of them.
Reliance Communications Limited Group Head – Brand & Marketing Sanjay Behl said, “In line with our customer centric approach, this plan not only takes away the restrictions which internet users have had to contend with, it’s also another step towards enabling growth of data consumption in India. We already provide superfast broadband speeds in more than 1300 towns in the country & this initiative ensures that we continue to deliver superior value to our customers.”
The campaign has been conceptualised by Grey India and has been directed by Shoojit Sircar, a well known ad film maker whose directorial venture of 2012 – Vicky Donor was a runaway success at the box office.
The integrated campaign leverages key mediums like Television, Digital, Cinema, BTL, etc: and will be complimented by a first of its kind app on Facebook.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
