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Sugar Free signs on Akshay Kumar as its new brand ambassador
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is the latest celebrity roped in to endorse Sugar Free, in a new high-energy campaign. With this, Sugar Free seeks to make a huge impact amongst the fitness-conscious, convincing them to take the first step to a healthier lifestyle.
Zydus Wellness MD Elkana Ezeikel said, “Akshay is known for his fitness and for leading an active and disciplined life. We see him as a perfect fit as brand ambassador for Sugar Free, which helps you cut down on those unwanted calories, thereby helping you keep light, fit and active.”
Sugar Free offers sugar substitutes for a variety of usage occasions through its portfolio of sub brands – Sugar Free Gold, Sugar Free Natura, and Sugar Free Herbvia which come in pellets, sachets, liquid and powder formats.
Building on the new brand positioning for Sugar Free, ‘Live Life Kuch Zyaada‘, Akshay Kumar will be leveraged in a highly visible multi media campaign across India. Sugar Free is a flagship product of Zydus Wellness Ltd, which markets other well-known brands – Everyuth, Nutralite and ActiLife.
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Coca-cola launches ‘Har Meal Aaaah’ campaign with Mamitha Baiju
Hyperlocal film turns parotta into ‘Parotaaaaaah’ to celebrate meal moments
MUMBAI: One sip, one sound and suddenly, every meal gets its moment. Coca-cola has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Har Meal Aaaah’, aiming to turn everyday dining into something a little more memorable and a lot more refreshing. Fronted by Mamitha Baiju, the campaign leans into Coca-cola’s iconic “Aaaah” mnemonic that unmistakable expression after the first sip reimagining it as a cultural thread that ties together food, flavour and feeling across regions. The film, rooted in Tamil Nadu’s culinary culture, spotlights the beloved parotta, playfully stretching it into “Parotaaaaaah” to capture the joy of the perfect pairing.
Conceptualised by Ogilvy and extended regionally by Studio X, the campaign blends local insight with global brand cues. It reflects Coca-cola’s ongoing strategy of embedding itself into everyday rituals, this time, not through grand occasions, but through the quiet, familiar moments around food.
The idea is simple but sharply executed: position Coca-cola not as an add-on, but as an essential companion to meals. By tapping into hyperlocal food habits while retaining a universally recognisable brand cue, the campaign aims to deepen emotional recall across diverse audiences.
Early traction suggests the approach is resonating. The campaign has already sparked organic engagement online, with memes and user reactions amplifying its reach proof that sometimes, the smallest ideas travel the furthest.
At a time when brands are competing for attention in increasingly fragmented markets, ‘Har Meal Aaaah’ takes a different route zooming in rather than out. Because in the end, Coca-Cola’s bet is clear: if you can own the moment after the first sip, you can own the meal.
