Live blog: News updates - week of 21 December

 

Jack Daniel's has launched its own version of the Christmas Tree, called Jack Tree of Cheer. Each Jack Daniel’s Tree of Cheer is made of 40 Jack Daniel’s bottles. The installations are being set up at more than 110 stores in 15 plus cities across India. These trees can also be be won by consumers. One needs to visit one of the stores where the trees have been placed, scan a QR code and then submit their details along with a picture/selfie of themselves with the tree to enter the contest.

 

 

Whirlpool of India, a subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation, has assigned its digital mandate to Pulp Strategy. The mandate covers markets in SAARC countries like Whirlpool Bangladesh, Whirlpool Nepal, Whirlpool Sri Lanka and so on. The agency will handle the brand’s presence across all digital platforms, including building and managing technology, media planning, media buying, digital creative and content, and social media. The digital agency will also be responsible for planning and executing new digital initiatives for the brand.

 

 

 

Melbourne-based fashion brand, Forever New, has rolled out a campaign featuring brand ambassador Diana Penty. Titled ‘Celebrate Life’, the campaign showcases its Autumn-Winter collection.

 

 

Hygiene and health brand Eureka Forbes has unveiled a new brand identity that takes forward its three-decade-old ‘friend for life’ positioning. The new identity is inspired by the aim of thriving in challenging times and making a positive difference, culminating in ‘Posibol’ – a combination of ‘POSItive’ and ‘SYMBOL’. The new identity is about moving forward with the focus on being ready for tomorrow.

 

 

Divo, a digital media and music company, based in South India has expanded its offerings to digital, content and influencer marketing services. The agency saw the opportunity during the lockdown as it saw a fundamental shift in the influencer marketing space with big brands deepening their engagement with a variety of influencers. This division comprises of a 15-member team.

 

 

Pilot has appointed Social Panga to handle its digital mandate. The agency will be handling strategy and communication to promote the USPs of its range of writing instruments with additional focus on its V-series range of pens. The agency’s Gurugram office will work on the account.

 

 

Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil has appointed actor Yash and his wife Radhika as brand ambassadors. The couple has reunited for the camera after four years. The duo feature in a brand film launched by the edible oil brand which has been released in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Odisha.