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Leo Activation bags two accounts down south
MUMBAI: Leo Activation, Leo Burnett’s integrated communications division, has added two major accounts to its kitty, both of which are down South.
The 49th All India Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006 (AICOG 2006) has entrusted its entire event organisation and brand associations to Leo Activation. The Congress will be held in Kerala in January 2006 under the motto ‘Save the mother, save generations’.
“This is a major and prestigious account for us, as it is the biggest gathering of obstetrics and gynecology professionals in the country. The sheer size of it makes it a huge challenge – the organising committee expects a record attendance this time. But it is also a great opportunity for some exciting brand associations and representations. We have already partnered with healthcare major Dialog India,” says Leo Activation Mumbai head Sujit Nair.
Leo Activation has already started work on the account and will be setting up a team in Kochi, completely dedicated to this project.
Leo Activation is also scheduled to co-host Miss Kerala 2005 with Impresario. Miss Kerala is an annual pageant that boasts of huge popularity down South. This is part of Leo Activation’s strategy to identify local events and properties and connect national brands with them ensuring a larger consumer connect for national brands in the local market. Keeping this objective in mind, Leo Activation has tied up with Parachute Advanced hair oil as the title for this event.
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Boost Milkshake launches ‘The New Secret of Mahi Energy’ campaign with MS Dhoni
VML India crafts energetic tribute linking cricketing icon’s legacy to Gen Z fans.
MUMBAI: Boost Milkshake has found a fresh way to charge up its brand by plugging straight into the unbeatable energy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his millions of passionate fans. VML India has created an electrifying new campaign for Boost Milkshake titled ‘The New Secret of Mahi Energy’. The multi-channel, social-first campaign celebrates Dhoni’s enduring legacy of excellence, resilience, and drive, while cleverly positioning the ready-to-drink milkshake as the secret fuel behind “Thala’s” iconic Number 7 energy.
Designed specifically for Gen Z’s digital habits and love for authentic, shareable experiences, the month-long campaign blends cultural insight with high-impact creative execution. It features captivating out-of-home activations in Mumbai, Chennai and Guwahati, along with strong social-first initiatives amplified by authentic Dhoni fan pages and influencers, including superfan Saravanan Hari.
VML India managing partner for North Jaibeer Ahmad said, “Boost has always stood for the energy that fuels belief. Today, energy is not just physical, it’s emotional, collective, and contagious. Boost Milkshake taps into this new-age energy, fuelling the passion of a billion fans who power every moment of greatness.”
VML India, senior VP and executive creative directors Nakul Sharma and Tirtha Ghosh added, “MS Dhoni isn’t just a player in India, he’s a phenomenon. We turned fandom from a passive emotion into an active source of energy. The same energy that powers Mahi also lives within his fans.”
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) head of brand building for lifestyle nutrition Shailee Chatrath Tyagi noted, “Boost is the OG of cricket culture. With the national launch of Boost Milkshake in ready-to-drink format, ‘The New Secret of Mahi Energy’ is a befitting tribute to the eternal equation of Mahi and his million fans.”
Timed perfectly with the ongoing IPL season, the campaign reinforces Boost Milkshake’s connection with a new generation while celebrating Dhoni’s legendary status as he once again dons the iconic Number 7 jersey.
In a country where cricket runs on emotion as much as skill, Boost has smartly shifted the narrative, the real secret of Mahi’s energy isn’t just inside the champion, it’s also inside the millions of fans cheering him on. And now, there’s a tasty milkshake to power that collective belief.
