Ad Campaigns
Wash United & Happy mcgarrybowen unite to bring about a change in social attitude
MUMBAI: Wash United, an international non-profit organization and the initiator of the Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May, joined forces with Happy mcgarrybowen, the creative agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, to create a digital-first awareness campaign in order to tear down walls of silence and stigma that surround menstruation.
Wash United collaborated with spoken word artist Aranya Johar to create a compelling video called ‘To bleed without Violence’ along with Happy mcgarrybowen. The video features Aranya talking positively about the stigma around menstruation.
Wash United managing director Nirmala Nair said, “Menstruation is a normal biological process. How is it possible that we cannot talk openly about something that is perfectly natural and without which none of us would exist? At Wash United, we constantly look for innovative solutions to create a positive shift in knowledge, attitude and behaviour and this campaign was one such effort. The campaign has sparked a conversation around the issue that has been much hushed about.”
Happy mcgarrybowen MD and CCO PM Praveen Das commented, “I believe that the businesses we run are inextricably linked to the social-economic environments in which they function. Our firm belief in the merit of design thinking and problem solving around social causes has led us at Happy mcgarrybowen to set up an exclusive division for Social Behaviour Change Communication. This team currently focusses on initiatives for international NGOs such as Wash United, Swachh Bharat and Worldreader’s readtokids.com to name a few. We look forward to partnering with such organisations to create impactful programmes like we did for ‘Menstrual Hygiene Day’, in order to highlight the importance of such issues.”
‘To bleed without Violence’ went viral with 7.5 million views, in addition to being shared by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar in just four days. However, the true measure of success for this campaign was when the audience walked away educated and empathetic towards menstruation
Ad Campaigns
Indian Silk House Agencies launches ‘Shubho Smriti’ PoilaBoishakh campaign
Brand celebrates Bengali New Year with stories of 100 women and their saree memories.
MUMBAI: Indian Silk House Agencies has woven a beautiful new story for PoilaBoishakh, one stitched together with memories, emotions, and the timeless elegance of a saree. The leading saree retailer has unveiled ‘Shubho Smriti’, a digital-first campaign that brings together the voices of 100 women sharing their personal celebrations of the Bengali New Year. The campaign highlights how the saree remains an essential thread in these evolving traditions, from daughters gifting their mothers after years of quiet sacrifice to sarees passed down through generations carrying decades of love.
Indian Silk House Agencies CEO Darshan Dudhoria said, “What gives any tradition its relevance over time are the memories people attach to it. For over five decades, we have been closely connected to this cultural fabric. This campaign came from a simple intent to listen to these stories of our customers and bring them together.”
To mark the occasion, the brand has launched a dedicated PoilaBoishakh collection featuring handwoven textiles such as Matka silk and Jamdani, along with classic reds and whites, softer seasonal hues, and brighter options. The collection starts at ₹999 and is now available online and in stores across Eastern India.
By blending cultural nostalgia with contemporary storytelling, Indian Silk House Agencies has created more than just a campaign, it has turned personal memories into a shared celebration of tradition, emotion, and timeless style.
This PoilaBoishakh, the brand reminds us that the most beautiful things in life are often the ones we weave into our own stories, one elegant drape at a time.
