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Vinod Cookware’s new ad tackles kitchen challenges with humor
Mumbai: Vinod Cookware has launched a new television commercial showcasing the SAS (steel-aluminium-steel) metal technology in their premium range. The campaign will air on popular channels such as Star Plus, Colors, Zee TV, and Sony Max. Created by Network Advertising and produced by 10 Films, the TVC humorously portrays a robbery gone wrong while highlighting the features of the SAS metal range, including consistent heat distribution and reduced food burning. Running from 31 August to 17 September, the campaign aims to boost brand recall and strengthen its connection with consumers nationwide.
Set in a hill station, Vinod Cookware’s new ad film uses humor to portray a comical kitchen encounter where chefs outwit a thief, all while showcasing the brand’s SAS metal technology. The lighthearted narrative highlights the cookware’s even heat distribution in a playful yet engaging manner. The 45-second TVC is set to air on popular Indian TV channels and CTVs, amplifying the brand’s presence by targeting high-TRP programs along with repeat telecasts such as Anupamaa, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Jhanak on Star Plus; Laughter Chef, Mishri, Mangal Lakshmi on Colors; Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Pushpa Impossible on Sony SAB; and Bhagya Lakshmi, Radha Mohan, Rab Se Hai Dua on Zee TV. The campaign also aims to connect with regional audiences by featuring a lineup of popular Marathi shows on Star Pravah and Zee Marathi, ensuring broad engagement across diverse viewer segments. Additionally, the TVC will be aired on Hindi and Marathi movie channels, including Star Gold, Sony MAX, Zee Cinema, and Pravah Pictures. To further strengthen brand sustenance, Vinod Cookware will leverage digital and OTT platforms like Zee5 and Disney+ Hotstar to showcase the ad film.
Network Advertising CCO Shayondeep Pal shared, “The idea was to move away from the typical ‘happy-family-mother-in-the-kitchen’ films and explore new ways to communicate the SAS metal technology. By showcasing the ‘Steel-Aluminium-Steel’ layering that evenly spreads heat, we aimed to demonstrate how this product reduces the risk of food burning. The unique narrative of a protagonist caught in a kitchen heist brings a humorous touch to the product demonstration. We were fortunate to have a talented cast that nailed the timing—crucial for humor to succeed.”
10 Films founder & executive producer Shouvik Basu added, “The concept of merging a robbery scene with cookware in a hill station setting was a fresh and exciting challenge. It required careful casting and seamless storytelling to shift the audience’s focus from the heist to the utility of Vinod Cookware. The shoot was a perfect balance of humor and product integration, and we are proud to have worked alongside Network Advertising in delivering this memorable film.”
Vinod Cookware director Sunil Agarwal said, “At Vinod Cookware, we have always upheld the highest standards of quality and functionality, and our SAS Metal range is a testament to that commitment. Through this new campaign, we aim to communicate the core values that define our brand—quality, reliability, safety, and sustainability. By integrating wholesome humor into our messaging, we’re reinforcing to consumers that Vinod Cookware remains a trusted partner in Indian kitchens, dedicated to enhancing their cooking experience with products they can rely on.”
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Omnicom Advertising names Ellie Brocklehurst chief growth and marketing officer for Asia
The former TBWA Asia marketing chief returns from maternity leave with an ambitious mandate to make Omnicom the most sought-after network in the region.
NEW YORK: Ellie Brocklehurst is back, and she is not easing herself in gently. Omnicom Advertising has appointed Brocklehurst as chief growth and marketing officer for Asia, a role that puts her in charge of growth and marketing initiatives across the network’s three flagship agencies: BBDO, McCann and TBWA. Her brief is to sharpen existing capabilities while identifying new avenues for expansion across the region.
Brocklehurst brings a career that has moved steadily upward through some of the industry’s most recognisable names. She began at Source Music before moving through Exposure Public Relations and Marketing, Taurus Marketing and LEWIS Global Communications. She then joined BBDO Worldwide as communications manager for the Asia group, rising to regional communications director for Asia. At Wunderman Thompson, she served as head of marketing and PR for APAC before being elevated to APAC growth marketing lead, where she worked closely with local management teams on client expansion strategies, new business acquisition and brand building. Most recently, she served as chief marketing officer at TBWA\Asia.
Brocklehurst, who is returning from maternity leave, was characteristically direct about what she intends to do with the opportunity. “Transitioning back from my final maternity leave is a significant personal milestone,” she said. “While it’s the end of one era at home, it marks the beginning of an ambitious new one professionally.” She left little doubt about the scale of her ambition. “I’m stepping into this role with a clear mission: to make Omnicom Advertising the most awarded, revered, and sought-after agency network in Asia.”
In a region where agency networks are jostling hard for creative dominance and client loyalty, that is a target worth watching. Brocklehurst has spent two decades learning exactly how this game is played. Now she gets to set the rules.
