Regional

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anahata revives ’90s nostalgia with tiffin-inspired launch

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

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.

Instagram expands creator reach with translations and local fonts

The new features are meant to help Indian creators reach wider audiences while preserving authentic expression.

Asian Paints unveils regional packaging celebrating South Indian identity

The packaging for Ace Emulsion and Tractor Emulsion reflect cultural symbols from four southern states.

Wonderla Chennai launch films highlight the irresistible pull of ‘Majaa’

The campaign uses cinematic storytelling and regional cues to introduce the park through high-energy, Kollywood-inspired narratives.

South Indian films dominate box office in 2024: Ormax report

Indian cinema posts its second-highest annual box office collection of INR 11,833 crores in 2024 as per Ormax Box Office Report 2024.

Brands queue up to tap regional influencers for authentic and localised content

Marketers are partnering with content creators in smaller cities due to the freshness of their content and relatively lower cost of collaboration.

‘Vada Pav Girl’ and ‘Dolly Chai Wala’: Signalling the surge of regional social media stars

As audiences choose raw snatches of life from regional influencers over superficial content from influencers in urban pockets, a new medium for brand marketing has opened up.

Leo Burnett launches regional division

Called LB Regional, the division will help brands create localised content