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VMLY&R India appointed as AOR for Social Media Marketing of Oriflame India
Mumbai: VMLY&R India, a full-service digital marketing agency of WPP group, has won the digital mandate for Oriflame India following a multi-agency pitch. The agency has been entrusted with the task of providing strategic, content and creative inputs across various platforms within the social and digital ecosystem.
VMLY&R will be in charge of building a strategic approach for Oriflame India through social media channels. It will also look into strategic planning, social media strategy, content creation for digital mediums, ORM, media planning and buying and working with influencers. VMLY&R will also be handling various product launches on digital for the brand in categories including skincare, wellness and more.
Commenting on the partnership, Naveen Anand, Senior Director, Regional Marketing for South Asia, Oriflame said “Social media is a very important part of Oriflame’s strategy to continuously engage with the consultants as well as end consumers. We are happy to have VMLY&R on board with their understanding of our business, brand and community.”
Oriflame’s vision is to become the #1 Beauty Company Selling Direct. The most important objective for social media is to build continuous engagement with the online community which consists of Oriflame’s consultants as well as the end consumers.
Commenting on the association, Mr Amandeep Singh Kochar, Business Head, New Delhi, VMLY&R India, said, “Oriflame is an iconic brand and has established itself in a great way in the Indian market. Digital has a very big role to play in its marketing and communication strategy and we are excited to be associated with the brand.”
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Lakmé launches SPF infused makeup range with ‘I Earned It’ campaign
Lakmé 9to5 Hya Beach Edit blends sun protection, hydration and colour.
MUMBAI: If the Indian summer insists on turning up the heat, beauty brands are learning to keep their cool. Lakmé has unveiled a new campaign titled “I Earned It” to introduce the Lakmé 9to5 Hya Beach Edit, its first makeup range infused with SPF. The campaign features brand ambassador Aneet Padda and positions the collection as a blend of sun protection, skincare and long wear colour designed for India’s hot and humid climate.
Part of the Lakmé 9to5 portfolio, the new range expands the brand’s long running narrative around the confident working Indian woman. With the “I Earned It” message, the campaign shifts the focus slightly, celebrating not just ambition but also the idea that downtime and personal moments are equally deserved.
The campaign film follows a modern professional navigating a day that moves effortlessly between work calls, coffee runs and evening plans, reflecting the fast paced routine of urban life where indoor polish often meets outdoor exposure to the sun.
Hindustan Unilever Limited chief marketing officer for beauty and wellbeing Sunanda Khaitan said the product was developed with India’s climate and lifestyle in mind. “Living in a country with high sun exposure made us rethink what long wear beauty should deliver. With the Lakmé 9to5 Hya Beach Edit we are bringing together sun protection, hydration and high performance colour in a single step,” she said.
The new range is formulated with SPF and powered by hyaluronic acid, a skincare ingredient widely used for hydration. According to the brand, the products are designed to remain intact in heat and humidity with sweat proof, transfer proof and water proof formulas.
The aim is to merge skincare benefits with cosmetic performance, offering lightweight finishes that stay fresh even during long days outdoors.
Padda said the campaign resonated with her own routine of balancing work and personal time. “‘I Earned It’ is a reminder to celebrate yourself without guilt and enjoy the moments you have worked hard for. The campaign reflects that spirit with makeup that feels fresh, effortless and designed for real life,” she said.
The campaign was developed by Ogilvy, where creative leaders Mihir Chanchani and Zenobia Pithawalla described the concept as reflecting a Gen Z mindset that embraces both hustle and leisure.
The Lakmé 9to5 Hya Beach Edit collection is now available on the brand’s official website, major online marketplaces and retail stores across India.
