Brands
VLCC launches ‘beauty-full month’
MUMBAI: VLCC, a leader in beauty and wellness industry in India, has announced the roll-out of its innovative “The Beauty-Full Month” campaign to celebrate womanhood across India. This multi-media marketing communications campaign, rolled out for the month of March 2017, aims to applaud the distinctiveness and beauty of every woman. The campaign is live on the company’s website, and its social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and will also be supported with consumer engagement initiatives on-ground as well as print advertising. As a part of the campaign, VLCC is providing up to 50 per cent discount on specific services on a particular day.
Conceptualized in-house, basis research and insights, the campaign around the Beauty Services offerings by VLCC, is primarily designed to reach out to women across all age groups. The campaign will run for the entire month of March where each day is dedicated to celebrate the 31 beautiful attributes of a woman. To complement each attribute, 31 different services, one for each day, are being offered at all VLCC Wellness Centers across cities in India.
VLCC founder Vandana Luthra said, “Since no two women are the same, the beauty and wellness treatment offered should be tailor-made to celebrate their uniqueness. This campaign is our token of gratitude to all the wonderful women who make this world a better place. This is a unique campaign wherein we are extensively using digital as the lead medium to connect with our consumers.”
The campaign is supported by online promotions and contest, on-ground activations, bloggers and influencer engagement, across the month. VLCC is promoting this campaign across multiple digital formats using native stories, banner advertising, video promotions etc. Additionally, Facebook Live sessions are being conducted around the theme of the week, to increase consumer engagement.
Brands
Sting launches ‘Sound of Six’ cricket campaign
Pepsico energy drink ties signature sonic to every boundary hit with Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri.
MUMBAI: Sting just turned every six into its own personal anthem because nothing says “energy” like a boundary that hits different notes. Pepsico India’s Sting energy drink has rolled out the latest chapter of its sonic branding with “Sound of Six”, a nationwide campaign syncing the brand’s signature “Sting” sound to the varying power of cricket sixes this season. The push positions Sting as the audio heartbeat of high-octane moments on the pitch, using its sonic identity to “qualify” shots from gentle lofted clears to monster maximums.
The launch film, featuring cricket legends Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri, unfolds on a sunlit ground with playful banter that builds into a sequence of escalating hits. As Singh smashes the ball, he quips that the length and force of the shot should dial up the intensity of the Sting sound. Shastri’s commentary ramps up accordingly, riffing on the brand name with escalating flair to match each strike’s energy turning a simple boundary into an audible spectacle.
Pepsico India category head for energy portfolio Diksha Bajaj said, “Cricket is a major passion point in this country. Our campaign is rooted in the insight that no two sixes are the same. We set out to use the Sting sonic identity as a qualifier that redefines every hit.”
Yuvraj Singh added, “This campaign turns the feeling of hitting a six into something fans can hear. It is bold and matches the intensity of the game.”
Ravi Shastri chimed in, “Commentating on a six is an exhilarating part of the game. This campaign adds a new dimension by introducing a distinct sonic. The idea of owning the sound of every six is relatable for fans.”
Leo Burnett South Asia chief creative officer Vikram Pandey noted that pairing Singh’s power-hitting with Shastri’s iconic voice lets the brand relive cricket’s electric moments through a fresh, auditory lens.
The campaign will air across television, digital platforms, and social media, timed to catch the fever of the ongoing cricket season. For fans who live for the roar of the crowd and the crack of the bat, Sting’s betting that the next big six won’t just be seen, it’ll be heard loud and clear.
