MAM
Social Wavelength to manage Magma’s social media presence
MUMBAI: Social Media agency, Social Wavelength, has been appointed by retail-finance company, Magma Fincorp (MAGMASHFI) to manage its social media communications.
The mandate was awarded following a multi agency pitch process.
Magma is aiming to use the digital media to connect with multiple stakeholders such as customers, current and prospective employees, investors, share holders and business partners.
The company is looking to use its social media initiatives to create multiple interactive touch points to reach out to consumers, and guiding consumers during their decision making process.
“Magma has been at the fore front of innovative business practices. In line with our overall business philosophy, we believe that engaging with India‘s fast growing digitally literate population would be a key business driver for us, in time to come”, the company said in a statement.
Social Wavelength Joint CEO Hareesh Tibrewala said, “Research establishes the power for word-of-mouth communication when it comes to financial services products. Thus Magma, with its product offering, is well positioned to leverage social media as a tool for building brand loyalty and brand advocacy.”
Brands
DeVANS sparks buzz with self-chilling beer can April Fools campaign
Godfather stunt racks up 7 million impressions, blending humour with hype
NEW DELHI: DeVANS Modern Breweries has stirred up the marketing pot with a playful yet high-impact campaign teasing a futuristic “self-chilling beer can” under its flagship Godfather label.
What began as a seemingly bold product innovation quickly turned into one of the most talked-about brand moments online, before being revealed as an April Fools’ Day prank. The reveal, however, did little to cool the buzz.
The campaign clocked over 7 million organic impressions across platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X, with users debating whether the concept was a genuine breakthrough or clever marketing theatre. Thousands of shares and comments turned the idea into a full-blown conversation, drawing in both consumers and industry insiders.
The hook was simple but effective. A self-chilling can positioned as an on-the-go convenience product tapped into the imagination of younger, urban audiences. Add the timing around April Fools’ Day, and the campaign struck the perfect balance between curiosity and scepticism, keeping audiences guessing.
Marketing experts have pointed to the campaign as a case study in leveraging cultural moments. By leaving just enough ambiguity, the brand invited audiences to participate rather than simply observe, turning passive viewers into active contributors to the narrative.
“Godfather has always been an iconic brand, but iconicity must evolve to stay meaningful,” said DeVANS Modern Breweries chairman and managing director Prem Dewan. “The ‘Self-Chilling Can’ was our way of showing up in a cultural moment with confidence and a sense of humour.”
Beyond the numbers, the campaign signals a broader repositioning for Godfather. Long seen as a legacy beer brand, it is now leaning into youth culture, digital-first storytelling and topical engagement to stay relevant in a crowded alcobev market.
In a space where attention is fleeting, DeVANS has shown that sometimes the coolest idea is the one that keeps people guessing.
