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Social Beat leverages user-generated content to reach the new internet users
MUMBAI: The best way for a brand to tap newer audiences and widen their clientele is by sharing content for the users, by the users. This notion paved the way for user-generated content (UGC) – the next big thing in the online marketing space. With big platforms like TikTok, Twitter and Instagram leading the way when it comes to user-generated content, brands are now leveraging this to promote better recall and engage with the next billion Internet users. Keeping this in mind, Social Beat, one of India’s fastest-growing digital marketing solutions company, is working with leading brands to tap the power of UGC.
Swiggy, India’s largest food ordering and delivery platform, is working with Social Beat to launch their first-ever talent show – SwiggyStarhunt. The objective of the talent show is for the delivery partners to showcase their talent by uploading videos on popular video-sharing app TikTok. These videos come under the categories of acting, dancing, singing and musical instruments. The campaign which is ongoing has already got multiple entries and views on TikTok. Social Beat is also working on a robust social media strategy in 11 languages to reach a pan-Indian audience.
Another successful campaign in terms of user-generated content is that of “Seasons of Chocolates” launched by Social Beat and Callebaut Chocolate Academy. As part of the campaign, top chefs from across India were asked to share innovative chocolate dishes that celebrate Indian festivals such as RakshaBandhan, Eid, Diwali, etc. The posts were shared with the hashtag #MadeWithCallebaut and contributed to the brand awareness of Callebaut Chocolate Academy.
“User-generated content is definitely the way to increase engagement and consumer trust. With the availability of low-cost smartphones and data plans, more and more Indians are getting online and the best way to engage with them is by getting them involved in your marketing strategy”, says VikasChawla, co-founder of Social Beat.
Brands
KKR sixes to power EV charger rollout under VIDA campaign
Cricket meets clean mobility as big hits spark India’s charging growth
NEW DELHI: VIDA, the electric mobility arm of Hero MotoCorp, has teamed up with Kolkata Knight Riders to launch a campaign that turns cricketing flair into real-world impact.
Titled ‘6 for 6’, the initiative promises to install a 6kW fast EV charger for every six hit by KKR during the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The idea is simple but powerful, as each big hit on the field contributes directly to expanding India’s fast-charging infrastructure.
The campaign builds on VIDA’s growing network, which already spans over 5,300 fast-charging points across more than 430 cities. With EV adoption gaining pace, the brand is using cricket’s mass appeal to accelerate both awareness and infrastructure growth.
Explaining the thinking behind the move, Hero MotoCorp emerging mobility business unit chief business officer Kausalya Nandakumar said, “Cricket has an incredible ability to unite and inspire millions across the country. With the ‘6 for 6’ campaign, we are turning every big hit on the field into a step towards a cleaner and a more accessible mobility future.”
She added that VIDA’s expanding fast-charging network and removable battery technology are designed to make EV ownership more convenient and practical for everyday users.
From the franchise’s side, the campaign is also about giving on-field moments a larger purpose. Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive officer Venky Mysore said, “The ‘6 for 6’ campaign exemplifies the potential of sport as a platform for meaningful, real-world impact. By linking every six to the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, this partnership transforms fan excitement into tangible progress.”
As part of the rollout, VIDA has introduced co-branded charging stations in KKR’s signature colours, with a flagship installation unveiled alongside team players. The chargers are designed for quick top-ups, powering VIDA scooters from zero to 80 percent in about an hour, while also being positioned along key highways to support longer journeys.
The initiative also taps into VIDA’s removable battery system, which allows users to charge using standard household plug points, adding flexibility to the charging ecosystem.
By blending the thrill of cricket with the urgency of clean mobility, VIDA and KKR have found a neat way to make every six count twice, once on the scoreboard and again on India’s road to an electric future.
