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Thums Up unleashes its new campaign, ‘Thums Up Utha, India India Macha’
Mumbai: Thums Up, the iconic homegrown beverage brand under The Coca-Cola Company, is thrilled to unveil the next chapter of its association with ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup through the launch of the campaign “Thums Up Utha, India India Macha”. The campaign has highlighted the relentless determination of our players for the upcoming World Cup, hopeful of driving and motivating fans to believe in India’s journey to victory.
The exhilarating chapter features cricket icons- Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and the dynamic captain Rohit Sharma in a film that is centred around – ‘making India believe in Team India’. The heart of the campaign lies within its unique storytelling, brought to life by none other than The King of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan as the ‘Voice of Belief.’
The narrative delves into the current emotions of Indian cricket fans – the passionate heart that fervently believes ‘India Will Win!’ with the mind that contemplates- ‘Will India Win?’ This tussle of emotions is brilliantly encapsulated in Thums Up’s iconic Split Can, visually portraying the dynamic interplay.
Commenting on the launch of the next chapter of ICC World Cup Campaign, Coca-Cola India and South West Asia VP & marketing Arnab Roy said, “Thums Up’s partnership with the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup aims to empower fans and voice their opinions. Our collaboration with King Khan and the cricket icons of the country further cements our dedication to elevate fan engagement and showcases our unwavering support for Team India to bring the World Cup back home. We will do this through tech led, real time responses from expert panels and credible influencers that encourage everyone to keep rooting for our team.”
Ogilvy India CCO Sukesh Nayak said, “The adversary isn’t always external; at times, it’s our own doubt, becoming our greatest adversary. To overcome this, we must summon our inner beliefs. Our idea is based on this strong cultural insight – while all of us want Team India to win, a few not so great results & the mind starts creating doubt.”
“So as the ICC World Cup inches closer, Thums Up’s commitment to celebrating our players’ resilience & creating unforgettable moments for fans remains steadfast, setting the stage for a truly Toofani World Cup.”
With an integrated approach, the brand aims to be on top of every relevant conversation and milestone moment, during the ICC World Cup 2023.
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Vodafone Idea elevates Vineeth Jayendranath as VP, marketing head Mumbai
Telecom marketer takes charge of Mumbai circle with growth and brand focus
MUMBAI: Vodafone Idea Limited has promoted Vineeth Jayendranath to vice president, marketing head for the Mumbai circle, marking a key milestone in his career as the telecom operator sharpens its regional strategy.
In his new role, Jayendranath will lead marketing efforts across prepaid and postpaid segments in one of the country’s most competitive telecom markets. His mandate includes driving revenue growth, strengthening brand positioning, and deepening customer engagement, while also managing profit and loss responsibilities for the circle.
Sharing the update, Vineeth Jayendranath said, “Excited to share, I am starting my new stint as Vice President, Marketing Head for Mumbai circle at Vodafone Idea Ltd. Would like to thank everyone who has supported me in this journey.”
Jayendranath brings over 12 years of experience spanning telecom and IT, with a strong focus on customer value management and data-led marketing. Since joining Vodafone Idea, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently serving as general manager leading customer value management and prepaid business across Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa.
During this period, he handled large subscriber bases and multi-billion rupee revenue portfolios, while rolling out hyper-personalised campaigns and a “segment of one” strategy to improve customer retention and upgrades. He also championed a digital-first approach, pushing adoption of data services and unlimited plans through targeted, insight-driven initiatives.
Earlier, he worked with Idea Cellular Ltd in strategy and business intelligence roles, and began his career at Infosys as a systems engineer. A brief stint at Hyundai Motor India Ltd during his internship added early exposure to marketing strategy.
An alumnus of SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Jayendranath has steadily built a reputation for combining analytics with marketing execution.
His elevation comes as telecom players double down on circle-level strategies to stay competitive, and Vodafone Idea appears to be betting on data-backed marketing to keep Mumbai firmly in its corner.
