Sony's 'We Liv to Entertain' gets 10 million views in a week

Sony's 'We Liv to Entertain' gets 10 million views in a week

Uday Sodhi

MUMBAI: When it comes to delivering unparalleled experiences to viewers, SonyLiv, the complete digital entertainment platform with content for audiences across genres has never ceased to surprise and delight its users. Its recently-released brand film,‘We Liv to Entertain'­­­­ - the renewed brand ethos has struck a chord with viewers and is receiving widespread appreciation for its perfect positioning. SonyLiv aired the brand film across its network and digital platforms on 12 December, 2016.

Within a period of a week, the brand film has set up a mark for itself by delivering 10 million+ views across platforms. The one-of-its-kind brand film is being highly appreciated for its unique approach and narrative technique. The renewed positioning ‘We Liv to Entertain’ has appealed to a lot of viewers and has enhanced their loyalty and affinity towards brand SonyLiv.

“The idea of the brand film was to support our refreshed identity as the theatre of emotions which has the ability to amplify every feeling and thought. We are delighted that viewers are enjoying this film and are being able to relate to it and to the core idea it drives home. The tremendous response that we have received underlines our status as the premium and widely preferred entertainment destination in India. We will be looking forward to building on this impressive user response by churning out more engaging and appealing content that delights all our viewers to be true to our core brand promise- We LIV to Entertain," said SonyLiv EVP and head digital business Uday Sodhi.

The one-minute film shot in Romania, which is widely known for its larger-than-life image and for being the birthplace of the circus, captures how entertainment is one such thing  that can hold on to the emotions of people. It beautifully depicts how a clown puts his heart and soul to entertain viewers constantly. It highlights the amount of effort that goes into making people laugh, cry, dance and jump out of their seats with excitement. The brand film was conceptualized as an ode to all the entertainers of SonyLiv, including those behind the camera who have dedicated their lives to entertaining viewers. It also firmly reinforces SonyLiv's brand identity as the ultimate provider of relevant and evocative entertainment across varied genres.

For the successful execution of the film, team SonyLiv found the right creative partner in Publicis Ambience whose team helped with compelling and strategic insights.It was awarded the creative mandate by SonyLiv as a creative AOR and the outcome of the brand film is something that has been highly appreciated.

“We had a clear mandate from SonyLiv, to create a film that perfectly encapsulates its uplifted brand ethos and underlines its renewed focus on being the ultimate entertainer for one and all. Romania, therefore, was the perfect setting and the clown, the ideal protagonist. We are thrilled at the way the film has turned out and how it complements SonyLiv’s value proposition. The consumer response is truly heartening and speaks volumes about how well-thought-out communication strategies can go a long way in fostering consumer affinity towards the brand," added Publicis Ambience COO Paritosh Srivastava.

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