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Snickers Peanut Brownie debuts in India as the ultimate hunger fix
MUMBAI: Mars Wrigley India has introduced the all-new Snickers Peanut Brownie, an indulgent twist on its classic hunger-satisfying bar. Combining the rich, fudgy taste of a brownie with the signature Snickers blend of gooey caramel, crunchy peanuts, and smooth chocolate, this latest offering promises to elevate the hunger-fix experience for chocolate lovers across India.
To mark the launch, Mars Wrigley India has unveiled a humorous new TVC, conceptualised by DDB Mudra, capturing the chaos that unfolds when hunger strikes. Known for its iconic advertising, Snickers India has previously featured celebrities like Rekha, Sonam Kapoor, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Shetty. This time, the brand takes a fresh approach, playfully illustrating how the Snickers Peanut Brownie steps in as the ultimate rescue snack.
Set in a lively office environment, the TVC highlights the absurd lengths people go to when desperate for food, reinforcing the tagline Bhook mein kuch bhi mat kha. Kuch tasty kha. (Don’t eat just anything when you’re hungry. Eat something tasty.). The campaign takes the brand’s signature ‘You’re not you when you’re hungry’ messaging a step further by humorously depicting a hungry person transforming into an inanimate object a vacuum cleaner.
Mars Wrigley India strategic demand manager Himanshu Gupta shared his excitement about the launch, stating, “Snickers has always been the og hunger satisfier, and with the Peanut Brownie, we’re elevating that experience to a whole new level. This launch is not just about delighting our loyal consumers but also inviting more chocolate lovers to join the Snickers family. By bringing a taste from our global pantry to India, we’re staying true to our promise of delivering the tastiest hunger fix. After all, ‘You’re not you when you’re hungry,’ and the Snickers Peanut Brownie ensures you stay yourself in the most delicious way possible.”
DDB Tribal creative head Iraj Fraz commented on the unique storytelling approach, saying, “All through this project, making a vacuum cleaner play the main role has been both a challenge and a joy for us all.”
With this exciting launch, Snickers continues to cement its position as the ultimate solution for hunger cravings, ensuring that no one has to resort to desperate snacking again.
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Dettol launches new emotional campaign for Antiseptic Liquid
Heartfelt film celebrates mother’s instinct with the tagline “Nothing protects like Mom & Dettol.”
MUMBAI: Dettol has found the perfect formula for its latest campaign, a generous mix of maternal love and antiseptic care that’s sure to tug at every Indian heartstring. The iconic germ protection brand has rolled out a touching new campaign for Dettol Antiseptic Liquid built around the universal truth of a mother’s instinctive care. The film brings to life the simple yet powerful idea: “Nothing protects like Mom & Dettol.”
Set against the lively chaos of a shaadi ka ghar, the story follows a young boy who hurts himself but puts on a brave face to hide his pain. The moment he reaches his mother, she instinctively senses something is wrong. As she gently tends to his wound with Dettol Antiseptic Liquid, his guard drops, leading to a tender role reversal where the child ends up comforting his mother. The film ends with the poignant line, “Apnon ki suraksha ka mazboot sahara.”
The campaign reinforces Dettol’s timeless place in Indian homes as a reassuring companion in moments of vulnerability. It was conceptualised and written by Prasoon Joshi
, with an original track composed by Vishal Khurana K, sung by Javed Ali, and lyrics by Prasoon Joshi. Amit Sharma directed the film.
Reckitt EVP regional director for South Asia Gaurav Jain said the campaign captures the deep emotional bond between a mother’s instinct and Dettol’s protection. “This campaign encapsulates that delicate, human truth, a mother senses hurt even before it is spoken, and Dettol strengthens her ability to respond with care and confidence,” he noted.
Prasoon Joshi added, “When a child is hurt, the first instinct is to reach for their mother, their ultimate safe space. And in that moment, the mother turns to Dettol, something she trusts to protect what matters most.”
As the flagship product in the Dettol portfolio, the Antiseptic Liquid continues to offer unmatched protection for cuts and wounds, standing shoulder to shoulder with mothers through life’s small scrapes and bigger worries.
In a world full of flashy advertisements, Dettol has quietly reminded us once again that the strongest protection often comes wrapped in the simplest, most heartfelt moments, the kind only a mother and a trusted bottle of Dettol can provide.
