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TVS’ Phoenix campaign ropes in Mahesh Babu brand ambassador in south India
NEW DELHI: TVS Motor Company has announced the launch of its campaign “Ab life ka gear badlo” around its newest bike ‘Phoenix‘ with movie superstar Mahesh Babu as brand ambassador for its southern markets.
Reinforcing the bike‘s brand positioning and highlighting the fact that the bike is India‘s first premium 125 cc bike, TVS‘ latest campaign is a dialogue between a TVS Phoenix bike owner and his boss. The unfolding situation centers round the boss being stranded on a bridge owing to the sudden breakdown of his luxury car only to be rescued by his employee who happens to pass by. During the course of their journey, the boss gets so impressed with the young executive‘s ride, that he feels compelled to ask his secretary for the young man‘s salary slip in the hope of understanding how he could afford such a Premium 125cc bike.
“Consumers need a handle and an outward indicator to signal that they are moving up in life faster. Hence we felt we needed to acknowledge that they indeed are progressing and ‘Ab life ka gear badlo‘ signifies just that. It stands for an urge to change gears in life and move further ahead thus finally receiving an acknowledgement from someone superior that you are coming up in life is always the most satisfying feeling”, said McCann south creative head Anil Thomas.
The campaign is in effect across Television, Online, Outdoor and Print media; and has already garnered significant visibility and sales across the country.
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Dinshaw’s launches 3x chocolate cone with ‘Dildaari’ campaign
Vinod Kambli fronts summer push built around richer final bite.
MUMBAI: The sweetest part of an ice cream may no longer be the first lick, it is now the last word. Dinshaw’s is rewriting the rules of cone indulgence with its new ‘Dildaari’ campaign, built around a simple twist: three times more solid chocolate at the tip.
At the centre of the launch is a familiar consumer truth, the final bite of a cone is often the most anticipated. Dinshaw’s is leaning into that moment, turning it into the hero by amplifying the chocolate layer at the bottom, effectively repositioning the end of the cone as the highlight of the experience.
The campaign is fronted by former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, whose personal journey lends an emotional undertone to the storytelling. Built around the line “Jinko life mein thoda kam mila, unke liye thoda zyada”, the narrative blends nostalgia with generosity, framing the product upgrade as more than just a feature, it is a gesture.
Timed for peak summer and the ongoing cricket season, the campaign taps into moments of heightened consumption and sentiment, where small indulgences carry outsized emotional value.
The new range features nine flavours Badam Roasted, Butterscotch, Caramel Dolce, Choco Chip, Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Ganache, Cookies n Cream, Mississippi Dark and Mocha Black and White each designed to complement the enhanced chocolate finish.
Conceptualised by Womb, the campaign pivots away from functional messaging to a more human insight: that sometimes, the smallest additions can make the biggest difference.
As brands continue to hunt for differentiation in a crowded category, Dinshaw’s bet is clear, if you cannot change the whole cone, make the last bite unforgettable.
