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Dice Media releases final season of ‘What the Folks!’
Mumbai: After a three-year long hiatus, Pocket Aces’ long-form storytelling channel Dice Media has released the fourth and final season of web show – “What The Folks!” (WTF4). The previous seasons of WTF have garnered a reach of over 80 million on YouTube, the platform said.
Presented by toothsi and co-powered by Sugar Cosmetics, the fourth season will also see participation from complementing partners like Manyavar, Tru Hair and skinnsi.
WTF4 focuses on the Sharma family that is seen hustling between two major life decisions of marriage and parenthood that its members are about to take. Elaborating the rationale behind the brand integrations, the official statement read, “With wedding bells in full swing, the invisible aligners by toothsi and makeup range by SUGAR Cosmetics seamlessly support the storyline. These new-age brands have taken to content integrations to establish long-term recall value among relevant audiences. Manyavar has already created a presence for itself the Indian wedding-wear segment, not just for the bride and groom but for every other family member too.”
toothsi head of marketing Shuchita Wadhwa said, “The show is targeted at our country’s youth. It is an amazing match for a youth-oriented brand like toothsi and skinnsi, leading clinical beauty platforms. A wedding signifies the start of a new and most important chapter in life, one in which lifelong memories are formed. Through ‘What The Folks! S4’, we strive to be a part of these important occasions and to help people feel more confident which comes across through the characters in the show.”
“We are super stoked to have partnered with Dice Media for ‘What the Folks! Season 4’. This season’s focus on a wedding syncs well with the launch of our Sugar Bride IP. Anita’s sister will be seen as a Sugar Bride, using the Bridal Box for her wedding look. Her friends and Anita will be a part of the Bride Tribe. This seamless integration will help us build a strong connection with the show’s viewers and we are certain that it will take us a step further in instilling customer recall for SUGAR Cosmetics as ‘the brand’ for every bride, for their bridal trousseaus and for their bridesmaids,” added Sugar Cosmetics co-founder and COO Kaushik Mukherjee.
“It has been a beautiful journey over the past four seasons of ‘What the Folks!’ and we are very proud to see how the show has struck the right chords with its fan base making the whole journey truly worthwhile for us and our partners,” commented Pocket Aces AVP sales and brand solutions Sheveeta Hedge.
“We are glad to have built synergies with exciting and new-age brand partners like toothsi & Sugar in the season finale of ‘WTF!’ and are certain that they will benefit hugely from this collaboration. With the show coming to an end, there is a feeling of void but I am confident that our Dice audience will have more stimulating content to look forward to this year,” she added.
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Crocs India ropes in Rakesh Bedi for quirky new digital campaign
Veteran actor brings humour and nostalgia to brand’s latest ‘Crocshake’ film.
MUMBAI: Crocs has decided to shake things up quite literally by teaming up with veteran actor Rakesh Bedi for its latest digital campaign. The campaign, conceptualised by One Hand Clap, cleverly taps into the current wave of nostalgia and character-led content. It features Rakesh Bedi, who is currently enjoying renewed popularity after Dhurandhar, in a series of increasingly chaotic yet humorous everyday situations.
At the centre of the film is a simple handshake that spirals into a chain of unexpected twists, culminating in the fun “Crocshake.” The light-hearted narrative highlights how ordinary social moments can turn into memorable ones, perfectly aligning with Crocs’ brand ethos of individuality, comfort, and self-expression.
Crocs India country manager Manoj Juneja said the campaign reflects the brand’s desire to stay culturally relevant. “This collaboration with Rakesh Bedi blends humour, nostalgia, and contemporary trends to create content that entertains and sparks conversations,” he noted.
Rakesh Bedi added, “What I loved about this campaign was how naturally the humour came through. It takes a simple, everyday situation and turns it into something completely unexpected. It’s always exciting to be part of something audiences can instantly connect with.”
The campaign builds on Crocs India’s ongoing strategy of creating relatable, digital-first storytelling that resonates with a wide audience while staying true to the brand’s playful personality.
In a crowded footwear market, Crocs continues to stand out by keeping things fun, comfortable, and conversation-worthy proving once again that sometimes all you need is a good shake (or Crocshake) to make your mark.
