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Sara Ali Khan unveils fourth edition of Grand Shopsy Mela in latest TVC
Mumbai: Shopsy by Flipkart, Bharat’s fastest-growing hyper-value e-commerce platform, has released its brand new campaign with Sara Ali Khan to announce the launch of the Grand Shopsy Mela, its biggest sale event of the year. The six-day-long Grand Shopsy Mela is scheduled to kick-start on 12 March and end on 17 March. Customers will be able to access more than 10 lakh products at price points less than Rs 99 across categories like fashion, beauty, home and more as part of the sale.
The 25-second TV commercial stars Sara Ali Khan and provides a new perspective on sale campaigns emphasising the emotional connection and shared experiences that bring families together while shopping. The campaign is based on consumer immersion insights, which recognize shopping as a family activity where everyone contributes to selecting products to shop for. Another important insight was that family members buy gifts for their loved ones living in different cities through online apps during such sale events. With these in mind, the campaign hopes to connect with viewers by celebrating their collective joy of family bonding and encouraging them to shop their hearts out in the upcoming sale.
Grand Shopsy Mela will offer products from over 1300 categories. With a focus on both new and repeat users, Shopsy will offer a wide range of unbeatable deals, such as sarees starting from Rs 85/-, kurtis from Rs 69/-, makeup from Rs 39/-, perfumes from Rs 55/-, watches from Rs 50/-, wallets from Rs 20/-, sunglasses from Rs 22/- and hair accessories from just Rs 5/-.
Commenting on the campaign, Shopsy, Flipkart head Kapil Thirani said, “At Shopsy, we are committed to providing an affordable, diverse, and accessible shopping experience that meets the evolving needs of our customers. The new television commercial aims to capture the essence of family shopping by highlighting the extensive selection and attractive prices that surprise and delight customers. This campaign emphasizes our commitment to value-driven shopping and sets the stage for the highly anticipated Grand Shopsy Mela, where we redefine affordability and choice.”
Expressing her enthusiasm for the new campaign, Shopsy brand ambassador Sara Ali Khan shared, “Being an advocate of budget-friendly shopping myself, I resonate deeply with Shopsy’s values. This marks my fourth collaboration with Shopsy. Each time, the response has been incredible, with fans actively searching for my outfits in the ad! Partnering with a brand committed to a value-driven shopping experience for Indian consumers is truly fulfilling. I had a lot of fun shooting this ad. I’m confident that the campaign will spark curiosity about the diverse range of products available at the upcoming Grand Shopsy Mela.”
Commenting on the campaign, Tilt Brand Solution chief creative officer Adarsh Atal said, “For the Grand Shopsy Mela campaign, we wanted to focus on consumers who shop for everyone in the house and make their families happy with the purchases they make with grand deals. The Grand Shopsy Mela is a quintessential family event, and Shopsy offers something for everyone at great value during this sale. This campaign shows Sara Ali Khan – the family’s shopper getting undiluted expressions of both admiration and applause because she is able to get great products at an affordable price that brings joy to everyone in her family.”
Since its launch in July 2021, Shopsy has aimed to democratize digital commerce in India through its zero-commission marketplace model offering 160 million products at budget-friendly prices. Shopsy continues to fulfill its vision of making online shopping accessible to every corner of the country by catering to 19,000 plus pin codes across India.
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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down after 18 years in role
Board begins CEO search as Narayen prepares to move to chair role
SAN JOSE: After nearly two decades at the helm, Adobe’s long-serving chief executive Shantanu Narayen is preparing to pass the baton.
The company announced that Narayen will transition from his role as chief executive officer once a successor is appointed, ending an 18-year run that reshaped Adobe from a boxed software seller into a global cloud and AI powerhouse. He will remain chair of the board following the leadership transition.
Adobe’s board has formed a special committee to oversee the succession process, led by lead independent director Frank Calderoni. The committee will evaluate both internal and external candidates.
“Shantanu’s leadership has been instrumental in Adobe’s transformation and in positioning the company for the AI-driven era,” Calderoni said in a statement. “As we begin the next phase of succession planning, our focus is on identifying the right leader for the company’s next chapter while ensuring a smooth transition.”
In a note to employees, Narayen described the moment not as a farewell but as a pause for reflection after a long journey with the company.
“I love Adobe and the privilege of leading it has been the greatest honour of my career,” he wrote, adding that he will continue to work closely with the board over the coming months to ensure a seamless leadership change.
Tributes from the technology industry quickly followed the announcement. Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer Satya Nadella congratulated Narayen on what he described as a “legendary run” at Adobe.
“Congrats Shantanu, on a legendary run at Adobe! You’ve built one of the most important software companies in the world, and expanded what’s possible for creators, entrepreneurs, and brands everywhere,” Nadella wrote on LinkedIn.
“What has always stood out to me is the empathy you’ve brought to the creative process and the example you’ve set as a leader. Grateful for your friendship, mentorship, and for all you’ve done for Adobe and for our industry.”
Narayen’s career at Adobe spans nearly three decades. He joined the company in 1998 as vice president and rose steadily through the ranks before becoming chief executive officer in December 2007.
During that time, he orchestrated one of the most significant reinventions in the software industry. In 2013, Adobe made the bold decision to abandon traditional boxed software sales and move its flagship creative tools such as Photoshop to a subscription-based Creative Cloud model. The shift initially rattled investors but ultimately transformed Adobe into a predictable recurring revenue business and a case study in digital reinvention.
Narayen also pushed Adobe beyond creative tools into the world of marketing technology and data-driven customer experience, spearheading acquisitions such as Omniture and Marketo. Those moves helped build Adobe’s digital experience division and broaden its reach far beyond designers and photographers.
The numbers tell the story of that transformation. When Narayen took over in 2007, Adobe generated roughly $3 billion in annual revenue. Today the company reports more than $25 billion. Over the same period, its workforce expanded from around 3,000 employees to more than 30,000.
In recent years, Narayen has steered Adobe into the generative AI era with the launch of Adobe Firefly, aiming to keep the company ahead in a rapidly evolving creative technology landscape.
Born in Hyderabad in 1963, Narayen studied electronics and communication engineering at Osmania University before moving to the United States for a master’s degree in computer science from Bowling Green State University. He later earned an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
Widely regarded as one of Silicon Valley’s most steady and effective leaders, Narayen has earned multiple honours during his career, including India’s Padma Shri in 2019.
For Adobe, the upcoming leadership change marks the end of a defining chapter. For Narayen, however, the story is far from finished. As he told employees, the company’s next era of creativity, powered by AI and new digital workflows, is only just beginning.
