The #HelpingTrueHeroes initiative was kick-started by WATConsult in partnership with TheBetterIndia (India’s no.1 Positive News Portal) on behalf of Merck’s Neurobion Forte. The campaign saluted the undying spirit of the four unsung heroes from across India and felicitated them as India’s True Heroes. Many people in India are breaking societal grounds and fighting their personal battles of pain every day to ensure they can provide the best not only to their family, but also to the society. It is with this belief that we urged India to identify and help similar inspirational stories with the return of its annual initiative #HelpingTrueHeroes. In the video series, the selfless and extra ordinary efforts of these four common people were showcased in association with TheBetterIndia. This was followed by a grand event where in True Heroes were felicitated by dignitaries and the same was showcased through Facebook Live on 17th July 2017 at 5pm IST. Film advertisement created by WATConsult, India for Neurobion Forte, within the category: Pharmaceutical.

Film advertisement created by Ogilvy, India for Make Love Not Scars, within the category: Public Interest, NGO.

The Advertising Agencies Association of India briefed us to create a Call For Entries campaign for the prestigious Adfest's Young Lotus competition. The theme for the contest was 'Stop Food Wastage'. So, to pinch the conscience of the young creatives and make them come up with ideas to end the wastage of food, we visited all the leading advertising agencies and collected the food wasted from their bins. And then made posters using nothing else but the food wasted by them. We even made customized posters for agencies by using their fonts and addressing the agency creative heads directly. Outdoor advertisement created by FCB, India for Advertising Agencies Association of India, within the category: Professional Services.

Sometimes it’s good to look up from our screens and make an asli connection with those who look at us with love and affection. Toh iss Diwali, #MyAsliConnection jodo. Film advertisement created by 21n78e, India for Reliance Digital, within the category: Electronics, Technology.

Film advertisement created by JWT, India for Reliance Mutual Fund, within the category: Finance.

On the occasion of the United Nation’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, Wunderman Thompson India has created and released ‘#SOS Save Our Sentinels – The Blink Film’ for The Jimmy Nelson Foundation. The short film is a powerful visual commentary on the cultural identity of the last sentinels of our natural reserves, the last 36 indigenous tribes standing still, in rare still photographs. Stitched together from thousands of original documented photographs of the last few indigenous tribes interspersed with the rarest footage of their ancient habitats over the last twenty years by celebrated photographer Jimmy Nelson and his team. The film’s release was timed for 21st May, a day set aside by the United Nations as an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together in harmony. It is a day to acknowledge and celebrate the world’s last indigenous communities who are a living example of how humans can live in perfect harmony with themselves, their unique cultures and the natural world. Indigenous tribes are endangered in their own ancient habitats. The film celebrates the last few of these tribes for standing still, despite the threat to their cultural identity and their own forest lands. The soundtrack is a multilingual musical expression with lyrics from ancient tribal sayings and forgotten folk songs recorded on location from almost all the indigenous tribes featured in the film. The musical narrative includes Indigenous influences from Africa, Siberia, India, South America and the Aboriginals of Australia. Vocals Singers include Grammy Award Winner Richard Bona and traditional gypsy tribal singers from Duala - Cameroon, Siberia & India. Film advertisement created by Wunderman Thompson, India for Jimmy Nelson Foundation, within the category: Public Interest, NGO.

The news channels, the social media platforms, even the social gatherings these days are abuzz with discussions, debates and deliberations as India, the largest democracy in the World goes into General Elections. This year, a whopping 130 million youngsters have been added to the country’s total voting population. To encourage these young voters to go out and make their choice in the ongoing general elections, Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd., the master franchisee of McDonald’s in West and South, did a thought-provoking social activation. As a part of the activation, customers who didn’t vote in the ongoing General Elections were served something other than what they had ordered. When the baffled and somewhat frustrated customers complained about the wrong order, the crew pointed out that since they did not cast their vote, they have lost their right to choose what they want! Experiential advertisement created by DDB, India for McDonald’s, within the category: Food.

A girl receives a parcel in the morning and dies the same evening. The mystery is unravelled as two guys take a road trip. Film advertisement created by Dentsu Aegis Network, India for Harper Collins, within the categories: Media, Recreation, Leisure, Retail Services.

Film advertisement created by Publicis, India for Heineken, within the category: Alcoholic Drinks.

Digital advertisement created by Dentsu, India for Tata Harrier, within the category: Automotive.

Film advertisement created by Grey, India for Raymond, within the category: Retail Services.

India, the land of a thousand gods and goddesses is facing a devil of its own. Fuelled by rumours, borne of intolerance and spread on social media, incidents of hate crimes across the country are on the rise. And a mere mobile phone in one’s hand has now become the most dreadful weapon of destruction. Leading to hundreds of innocent people falling victim and losing their lives to these mindless cases of ‘mob lynching’ over the last few years. Turtle, one of India’s most progressive fashion brands partnered with Wunderman Thompson to raise awareness around this menacing social evil looming large in the country. For this, the agency chose the perfect platform - social media, where such issues thrive and are spread to create havoc. And the ideal occasion - Durga Puja, the country’s most celebrated religious festival was picked to release the film. And then, on Mahalaya, the auspicious day that marks the arrival of Goddess Durga, the Goddess of Power, this intriguing film was launched. Needing around 3 months of painstaking animation, every frame of this 2min 17sec film is a bed of fabric with photo-realistic textures and patterns. Animated meticulously and layered with a goose-bumping soundtrack this film builds a dystopian, avant-garde world of evil with a noir feel. The essence of the message is delivered in a way never seen before and the threads of peace and harmony is woven in the hearts of every viewer. Film advertisement created by Wunderman Thompson, India for Turtle, within the category: Fashion.

Digital advertisement created by Dentsu, India for Monster.com, within the category: Professional Services.

upGrad unveils its latest Ad film highlighting the importance of online degrees. The film highlights the worries of young India residing outside of metros spread across India. Film advertisement created by The Womb, India for upGrad, within the category: Education.

Film advertisement created by And and And, India for Buffalo, within the category: Retail Services.

Digital advertisement created by Ogilvy, India for Tata, within the category: Automotive.

Ambient advertisement created by Dentsu, India for Suzuki, within the category: Automotive.

With the big opening of Ikea in India back in August, the brand has launched a funny new series of ad films that mark the global giant’s first campaign in the country. The clever, and quite funny, set of spots lets products themselves do the talking – literally. From a bunch of excited kitchen items in a drawer to a bookshelf droning on to a houseplant about his importance (which nearly kills the plant) to an almost creepy lamp lauding other items in the house for their greatness. Film advertisement created by Dentsu, India for IKEA, within the category: House, Garden.

Outdoor advertisement created by DDB, India for Zee News, within the category: Media.

Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk has collaborated with the singing sensation Jasleen Royal as she launches her much awaited music video Sang Rahiyo, for its Heart Pop ‘I Missed You’ campaign. This is a manifestation of ‘How Far Will You Go For Love’, where Cadbury Silk has been encouraging young couples across the country to go above and beyond the norm to express their love, and how Silk is in itself the perfect romantic gesture. The collaboration is brought to life by Wavemaker. Cadbury Silk launched its limited edition ‘I Missed You’ Heart Pop bar – an embodiment of the emotion that numerous couples have felt being away from each other the past few months since the lockdown. In her latest song, Jasleen has beautifully encapsulated the emotions of a young couple during a long distance relationship. The music video features Ranveer Allahbadia (as Jasleen’s partner), as they take various efforts to keep their relationship alive despite the difficulties triggered by long distance due to lockdown. Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk plays a sweet role in their love story - a partner in their good times spent together and a medium to let them know how much they missed each other when apart. Commenting on the collaboration, Karthik Nagarajan, Chief Content Officer, of Wavemaker India said, “We wanted to build an association that would capture the essence of #HowFarWillYouGoForLove messaging seamlessly. Over the years, Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk has been an integral part of expressing love and has evolved to a symbol of love. Known for her soul stirring love songs, Jasleen Royal came across as the ideal choice to bring alive the brand’s messaging”. Content advertisement created by Wavemaker, India for Cadbury, within the category: Confectionery, Snacks.