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Sprite calls youth to make their move with ‘Teen till I die’
MUMBAI: Building on its signature Chalo Apni Chaal idea, brand Sprite is inviting teens to unleash their talent and creativity on portals and social networks with the exciting “Teen Till I Die” initiative.
Spread across four genres – music, dance, art and standup comedy, the nationwide contest will be looking for the most experimental and entertaining performances to spread across the digital world.
Speaking about the initiative, Coca-Cola India VP – marketing Anupama Ahluwalia said, “Teen till I Die” is an initiative launched for all teens to showcase their creative pursuits. Youngsters have this innate vision to see the world full of possibilities which makes them a powerhouse of creativity and gumption. Sprite has always urged teens to bring out this side of them – believe in themselves, have the inventiveness to rise up to challenges and beat all odds. With “Teen Till I Die”, we are opening up opportunities for teens to get noticed for their talent by some of the best in the industry. We have taken the campaign digital as this is the best way to connect with teens and reach out to them.”
The best videos, chosen through popular vote, across popular media including Facebook, Youtube and Channel V will be prmoted by the Spirite team. The top five videos from each category will be judged by a panel of expert judges –Salim & Sulaiman for music, Vir Das for stand-Up, Terence Lewis for dance and Daku for art.
Started from 1 September, 2013 the “Teen Till I Die” initiative will make its way to over 250 colleges across 24 cities to facilitate participants in the process. The contest will end on 30 September, post which voting on the uploaded videos will begin.
The procedure has been kept simple – the participant just has to shoot their teen video, log on to www.teentillidie.com, upload it and get ready for the showdown. The most popular videos each day will be announced as the ‘Chaal of the day’ and the winner will get to win cool merchandise (Fastrack bags, watches and sunglasses).
The complete digital initiative has been conceptualized and will be executed on ground by Con ten Media. The publication and promotion on the social media will be managed by Web Chutney Studio Private Limited.
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Barista partners Ginny Weds Sunny 2 with mango campaign
Cafe chain blends cinema buzz with summer menu and 20 per cent offer.
MUMBAI: Love may brew slowly, but marketing clearly doesn’t especially when coffee meets cinema and mangoes steal the spotlight. Barista Coffee Company has partnered with the upcoming hindi film Ginny Weds Sunny 2 as its official beverage partner, in a move aimed at tapping into youth culture through entertainment-led engagement. The collaboration is not just a logo placement exercise. Instead, Barista is translating the film’s high-energy vibe into its cafés with a themed summer menu titled “Main Hoon Mango”, accompanied by a limited-period 20 per cent discount on combo offerings across outlets.
Actors Medha Shankr and Avinash Tiwary feature in the campaign, seen engaging with the mango-themed menu inside Barista cafés, a visual cue designed to blur the lines between reel and real-life consumption moments.
The strategy reflects a broader shift in how consumer brands are leveraging hindi film industry not just for visibility, but for immersive, on-ground engagement. By embedding the film’s narrative into its product experience, Barista is aiming to drive footfall, especially among younger audiences who increasingly seek experiential touchpoints over traditional advertising.
Barista Coffee Company CEO Rajat Agrawal described the partnership as both a branding and growth play, focused on expanding reach beyond the existing customer base and aligning with evolving consumer preferences.
The emphasis on a seasonal, flavour-led hook mango, one of India’s most culturally resonant ingredients adds a timely layer to the campaign, aligning with summer consumption trends while riding on the film’s promotional momentum.
For Barista, the move is part of a larger positioning shift. Rather than operating purely as a coffee retail chain, the brand is increasingly framing itself as a lifestyle destination, one that intersects with entertainment, conversation and shared experiences. By integrating cinema into its physical spaces, Barista is effectively turning cafés into micro-extensions of the film’s universe, where consumers do not just watch a story unfold but participate in it sip by sip.
The 20 per cent offer further nudges trial, lowering the barrier for consumers to engage with the themed menu while amplifying recall through a tangible incentive.
Brand-film collaborations are hardly new, but their execution is evolving. Where earlier partnerships relied on co-branded ads or product placements, the current playbook leans towards immersive storytelling and retail integration.
In that sense, Barista’s “Main Hoon Mango” push is less about promotion and more about participation inviting consumers to experience a slice of the film within a familiar, everyday setting. As the film industry continues to act as a cultural amplifier, such partnerships underline a growing truth, in today’s attention economy, it is not enough to be seen brands must be experienced.
And if that experience comes with a mango twist and a cinematic backdrop, all the better.
