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Zepto, Shaadi.com and DangalPlay make OOH advertising fun
MUMBAI: You’ve got to hand it to the outdoor medium. It allows for great advertising, sometimes even cheeky messaging.
Take a look at how each of these three advertisers are feeding off the communications of each other on top of a road tunnel.
The first is quick commerce player Zepto. Its billboard states: “Manyavar chahiye? Manyavar in 10 minutes – Zepto” (You want Manyavar?)
Next to it People Interactive – the parent firm of Shaadi.com – has a billiboard stating: “Var Chahiye? Will take more than 10 minutes – Shaadi.com.” (You want a husband?)
Both seem to be from the same agency – if one has guessed correctly – as they seem to be on a continuing billboard.(Did they share the cost of the billboard???)
Below both is the Manish Singhal-owned and Akshat Singhal-run OTT platform Dangal Play. Its contribution: “Shaadi mein drama chahiye? Download Dangal Play in less than one minute.” (You want drama in marriage?)
We, the folks at indiantelevision.com, could not help but chuckle at this clever use of the environment your advertising is placed in.
(Updated on 27 November 12 pm…
Anupam Mittal the CEO & founder of People Group threw light on this, ad which we somehow missed. Here’s what he posted on linkein yesterday:
“Who would have expected a crossover between love and 10-minute delivery ??For decades, brands operated in isolation, fiercely protective of their lanes and any collaboration meant approaching the partnership with suspicion, a win-lose approach and months of planning. Today, they’re co-creating more than ever ?? Social Media with the immediacy it lends, shorter content life-spans, topical orientation and a need to engage audiences is driving brands to be more creative than ever and with AI I expect this trend to further accelerate.
(A question to Anupam – Was it a morphed photo to generate conversation on linkedin? Duh! We still don’t get it? Can someone help us out here-Editor.).
(A big thank you to Avinash Naik, the digital head of Enter10 under which Dangal Play comes, who posted the picture on Linkedin)
Brands
Malaika Arora launches Maejoy accessories brand with Myntra partnership
New label debuts with 250 plus handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery.
MUMBAI: When style meets sparkle, a new brand is ready to take centre stage. Actor and entrepreneur Malaika Arora has launched a lifestyle accessories label called Maejoy, developed in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL), the B2B wholesale arm of Myntra. The brand enters the market with a debut collection of more than 250 styles spanning handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery, two categories that continue to define everyday personal style for modern consumers.
The handbag lineup includes crossbody bags, structured shoulder bags, bucket bags, totes, backpacks, clutches and workwear inspired designs. The pieces are crafted using materials such as synthetic leather, raffia, braids, satin, rhinestones and metallic finishes.
Alongside the bags, Maejoy has introduced a jewellery range featuring lab grown diamond rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and tennis bracelets. The pieces are set in 925 sterling silver bases with gold, silver and rose gold tones, and include diamonds certified by IGI and GCI.
Positioned as a premium yet accessible accessories label, Maejoy is built around the philosophy “The Joy of Being Me”, aiming to blend aspirational fashion with everyday usability. The brand’s positioning centres on three pillars: authenticity, empowerment and accessibility.
Arora described the venture as a natural extension of her long association with fashion and personal style.
“Maejoy is a labour of love. Throughout my career, whether on screen, in business or through personal style, I have always believed fashion should feel empowering yet effortless. The Joy of Being Me celebrates individuality while making global fashion trends more accessible,” she said.
MJIPL, CXO and head of house of brands Suman Saha said the brand brings together Arora’s style perspective with a strong opportunity in the accessible premium accessories segment.
“Maejoy combines Malaika Arora’s distinctive style sensibility with fashion forward designs that we believe will resonate strongly with consumers looking for elevated yet wearable accessories,” he said.
Exceed Entertainment CEO Afsar Zaidi added that building celebrity led brands requires balancing authenticity with market viability.
“Malaika commands respect both as a fashion icon and a businesswoman. Bringing her creative vision together with Myntra’s brand building expertise creates a strong foundation for Maejoy,” he said.
The collection is available exclusively on Myntra through its website and mobile app, making the brand accessible to millions of shoppers across India as it steps into the competitive lifestyle accessories space.
