Regional

Parle-G redefines what it means to be a genius

Its latest ‘G Maane Genius’ chapter shifts the conversation from intelligence and achievement to empathy, kindness and everyday acts of human connection.

Spinny brings ‘God Promise’ campaign to Tamil Nadu

The used-car platform expands its trust-led marketing initiative with a localised campaign featuring Sachin Tendulkar across Tamil Nadu.

World Environment Day, Ogilvy, Mother's dairy, sustainability

Packaging becomes the message and the messenger

Mother Dairy uses World Environment Day to spotlight degradable packaging and test whether sustainability can travel beyond claims.

PayNearby Saathi’s campaign

Beyond UPI numbers, the trust gap remains

PayNearby Saathi’s campaign examines how trust, retailers and everyday habits continue to shape digital-finance adoption across Bharat.

Mother’s Recipe refreshes pickle identity with campaign

The food brand has launched a national campaign and packaging refresh that highlights regional pickle traditions and the emotional role of mothers in Indian households.

Dish TV expands South India regional entertainment strategy

The DTH operator has introduced language-led channel packs and uninterrupted sports access tailored for South Indian television audiences.

Enormous promotes Neha Singh in Mumbai

The agency has elevated Neha Singh to lead Mumbai operations as Enormous expands business and client responsibilities.

Kansai Nerolac cools queues, not just rooftops

Its Perma NoHeat moves from product demo to lived experience, easing barefoot heat in temple queues with measurable impact.

Chandrika enters premium segment with Soundarya range

Chandrika expands into premium beauty soaps with a sensorial campaign rooted in tradition and aimed at younger consumers in Kerala.

Plum teams up with Kalyani Priyadarshan campaign

The skincare brand builds a chemistry-led narrative through a celebrity partnership to drive regional storytelling and product-focused communication.

Juhi Mittal takes north sales lead at Digital ShoutOuts

Digital ShoutOuts strengthens its regional leadership with a senior media sales hire to drive partnerships and revenue growth in North India.

Freedom oil spotlights Telugu kitchens with Siddu campaign

Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil rolls out a regional TV campaign celebrating everyday cooking moments and cultural connection in Telugu households.

Coca-Cola India reimagines ‘halftime’ with Diljit Dosanjh, Janhvi Kapoor

Through a localisation-led storytelling approach, the brand continues to build on its positioning around everyday consumption moments.

Oriflame drives social selling push with Northeast yatra

Oriflame partners with Whosthat360 for a multi-city Northeast yatra, combining experiential marketing with a focus on social selling opportunities.

KitKat's 'The Slooowest Vending Machine in the World'

When waiting becomes the break

KitKat slows vending to minutes, turning instant gratification into a scenic, story-led pause in Hyderabad’s high-speed commercial setting.

India’s M&E growth touches INR 2.78 trillion in 2025 after two years of muted growth

The FICCI-EY report noted that the industry grew 9.1%, supported by a rebound in advertising, expanding digital consumption and a revival in live events.

Dairy Day campaign highlights gratitude through simple story

Its 2026 summer campaign is built around gratitude, using a child’s perspective to tell a story set inside its store.

Rapido launches Ownly food delivery platform in Bengaluru

Its entry into this category is supported by a satirical campaign addressing pricing transparency.

Arike imagines love in 2050

Its futuristic film explores AI-led matchmaking while reinforcing commitment as a constant in evolving dating culture.

HGS Interactive wins Rallis India social mandate

The agri-input major consolidates its digital outreach as it looks to deepen engagement with farmers and stakeholders.

The new code of luxury – unique experiences

The Indian luxury consumer wants real-life experiences that are international in nature but also unique in the way they are being done, says Smriti Sekhsaria, marketing director of Moët Hennessy India.

Nihar Naturals rolls out ‘Fit Chul, Hit Chul’ campaign

Marico Limited integrates regional music and influencer culture to position Nihar Naturals at the centre of youth identity and hair fitness.

Hindustan Zinc launches a live industry immersion programme

The immersive STEM drive aims to reshape perceptions of women’s careers in metals and mining.

Studds and HDFC Bank launch ‘The Helmet Receipt’ campaign

The behavioural safety initiative across 12 cities uses symbolic ‘Helmet Receipts’ to merge road safety awareness with financial preparedness messaging.

Jivraj9 positions strong tea with Neena Gupta

The campaign expands the company’s national presence, combining cultural insight with omnichannel retail and storytelling.

Bloomingdale PR Names Ekta Sibal as South Lead

She will oversee growth across southern markets, manage client relationships and develop communication strategies tailored to regional business environments.

HCG Cancer Centre Mumbai launches silent cancer awareness activation

The World Cancer Day activation used silent messaging at public spaces to drive awareness and behavioural change among commuters.

FITPASS gamifies fitness with cash incentives

Its behaviour-reward fitness campaign blends humour, influencer content and monetary incentives to sustain consumer workout habits across India.

Adani Realty appoints NCR marketing lead

Siddharth Kumar will drive brand strategy and growth across the region’s real estate market.

Oben Electric’s #SaluteAtSignal reframes road safety messaging

It uses a city-led activation to turn traffic signals into moments of public recognition for Bengaluru’s traffic police.

BOMBAYDC appoints Santosh Kumar to scale South India growth

He will drive enterprise partnerships across commerce, AI-enabled platforms and digital products.

Moj commits INR 20 crore to micro drama

The short video platform launched a micro drama accelerator to fund studios and build scalable storytelling formats.

Franklin Templeton takes investor education on road

The financial services company marked three decades in the country with a nationwide investor education drive focused on women and mutual fund awareness.

Cycle Pure Agarbathi marks Driver’s Day with nationwide outreach

The initiative positioned the brand around appreciation, comfort and emotional well-being, linking fragrance with everyday mobility.

Stovekraft introduces Insta-Mami to modernise tradition-led appliance marketing

A new brand character helps Stovekraft reposition traditional cooking appliances around speed, empowerment and cultural continuity.

RedBus rolls out ‘Discover Bharat’ campaign with region-first storytelling

The online travel platform taps regional language, local insight and value-led messaging to drive domestic travel consideration during peak seasons.

Vasmol marks Pongal with a mother–daughter digital campaign

It used the festival to spotlight intergenerational relevance, positioning its hair colour portfolio through a culturally rooted, digital-first campaign in Tamil Nadu.

Ganesh Consumer Products launches ‘Taste of Purity’ campaign in east India

Rather than leaning heavily on technical claims, the campaign presents purity through lived moments in family kitchens.

La Pink links festive rituals to skincare choices in Lohri campaign

The campaign connects cultural rituals with conscious skincare, positioning microplastic-free formulations as part of everyday festive routines.

Flipkart turns Pongal ritual into interactive digital activation

The campaign transforms a culturally significant moment into a tech-led experience designed for festive engagement and commerce.

South Indian Bank marks Pongal with film rooted in Tamil Nadu

The campaign highlights relationships, cultural familiarity and the values that connect communities in Tamil Nadu.

Nutella marks Pongal with culture-led creator retreat in Tamil Nadu

Nutella hosted a Pongal-themed retreat in Mahabalipuram, bringing together regional creators to celebrate tradition through food, culture and shared experiences.

Arunachal Pradesh Tourism unveils ‘Take a new turn in Arunachal’ campaign

The new tourism campaign positions the state around experiential travel, cultural immersion and discovery beyond conventional destination-led narratives.

Birla Opus Paints celebrates Pongal with new digital campaign

The digital film highlights festive traditions and the role of refreshed interiors in family celebrations.

DriveU uses humour to reframe 'No Parking' signs in Coimbatore

The hyperlocal on-ground initiative uses Tamil humour on 'No Parking' signs to address everyday parking challenges.

Anahata revives ’90s nostalgia with tiffin-inspired launch

The brand collaborated with Mumbai's dabbawallas for the culturally rooted beauty launch.

Berger Paints India, Sun TV unveil a large-scale mural to celebrate ‘50 Years of Stardom’

Berger Paints India and Sun TV have unveiled a large-scale mural initiative celebrating a Superstar’s five decades in Indian cinema.

Britannia Milk Bikis launches special edition biscuit extending Adengappa storytelling

The collectible biscuit variant expands its GenAI-led Adengappa Kadhaigal 2.0 storytelling platform.

How Maitri Advertising's Deep Southern Roots Are Redefining Regional Creative Work

The independent agency's culturally rooted approach to South Indian markets earns recognition with campaigns for Asianet, Bigg Boss Malayalam, and MyG.

CaratLane introduces regional film featuring Kayadu Lohar as brand ambassador

The ad film makes the debut of actor Kayadu Lohar as the brand’s regional ambassador.