Brands
The Golden Elixir of Smoke: Hillfort Whisky strikes gold with smoky new campaign
MUMBAI: Raise a glass! Hillfort Whisky has found liquid gold in its latest campaign.
When the premium spirit joined forces with creative agency Black Cab, the mission was simple yet ambitious: take Hillfort from being just another label on the shelf to a whisky with a story worth savouring.
Enter “The Golden Elixir of Smoke”, a campaign that promised more than just a drama. It offered discovery, drama, and a dash of heritage. Drawing on imagery of gold, relics, rulers and celebration, the visuals painted Hillfort as a hidden treasure waiting to be unearthed.
The campaign leaned heavily on visual storytelling, weaving together motifs of gold, relics, rulers and celebration. Seven themes, including “The Discovery,” “The Treasure,” “The Smoky Affair” and “The Celebration”, were used to frame Hillfort’s character as rare, layered and connoisseur-worthy.
The results? According to the brand, the campaign reached 1.3 million people, drove over 38,000 engagements and nearly 9,000 link clicks, while also boosting its follower base by 1,600.
For whisky enthusiasts, it was a smoky revelation. For casual scrollers, it was proof that storytelling still packs a punch in digital marketing. And for Hillfort, it was a golden moment in building a brand legacy that looks set to pour out many more chapters.
As Black Cab cheekily put it, this isn’t just whisky. Its history, heritage, and a happy ending served neat.
Brands
Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
