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Tokyo Paralympics: iQOO honours athletes in its new campaign
Mumbai: As the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games began on 24 August, iQOO, in collaboration with Omnicom Media Group India, launched a digital campaign ‘I Quest On and On’ saluting the indefatigable spark, thrill, and drive of para-athletes on their journey to become the best versions of themselves.
The campaign features sportspersons Suyash Jadhav (para-swimming) and Vikas Singh Bhati (para high jump) in a short video that captures the deep motivation with which they train to attain their goals. The film celebrates their passion and rigour, while highlighting their unparalleled skill.
Omnicom Media Group, chief content officer, Shailja Saraswati Varghese said, “The campaign was created to articulate and honour the greatest quest we have – to quest on and on towards the best version of ourselves. This is the spirit behind iQOO as a company, so we took this route as it resonated deeply. Monster performances are delivered by the resolve to outdo our own benchmarks. Suyash Jadhav and Varun Singh Bhati personify this indomitable spirit. As does the entire product range from iQOO like the recently released iQOO 7 legend.”
Iqoo, chief marketing officer, Gagan Arora said, “We respect the spirit of para athletes and salute their quest to perform to the best of their ability while representing India at Tokyo. iQOO believes in the same philosophy of ‘I Quest On and On’, pushing the limits to provide the best for the consumers. This campaign is our tribute to these champions, who make us proud by pushing boundaries and challenging odds with their undying spirit and relentless effort.”
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.
