Posts Tagged ‘Vodafone’

Get Used To Mobile Marriages

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

vodafone  s shaadi.com ad
In a one of its own kind associations, Vodafone mobile users in India can now make use of the Shaadi.com matrimonial service on their hand phone. Powered by Mauj Mobile, this tie-up will allow customers to search and view profile details of shaadi.com members without having to log on to the internet. Not only this, they will also be able to browse through profiles, express interest in suitable matches, accept/decline offers and even send personalized messages.

“This is yet another service to add value to our customers’ lives,” shared Harit Nagpal, Director – Marketing and New Business, Vodafone Essar. A perfect marketing strategy that will rake in more moolah for the two brands. Firstly, polls show that the young India is no longer commitment phobic and in fact, looks forward to settling down with that special someone. Secondly, this service can be accessed by Vodafone customers through a call, SMS or on Vodafone live at the cost of Rs.3/SMS, Rs.6/min and 10p/kb respectively.
Via techshout

With U.S. Cellular, Speak for Spreading Love

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

What’s new in the world of emotional advertising? It’s the entry of U.S. Cellular after Vodafone and Bharti Airtel (these two have churned out a number of emotional adverts for the Indian T.V.). USA’s cellular operator U.S. Cellular has launched an ad campaign called “Spread the Love” which urges customers to opt for a wireless company focused on infusing love and humanity to our currently dreary world. The agency responsible for this work is Publicis & Hal Riney (San Francisco, USA).

According to Roger Camp (Chief Creative Officer, Publicis & Hal Riney), “Although this is an approach not “of the category”, the team leveraged the philosophy that has always set Riney apart, which is taking what is authentic about a brand – its soul – and amplifying it. In this case, the new positioning plays on what makes U.S. Cellular different than other wireless providers – its focus on treating people really well. Whether that means customers, partners or employees. This is definitely a new approach, but the category is more than ripe for it. Especially since the wireless industry is inherently about connecting people.”
Ok readers, after that long oration, just take a look at ad here.

Personally, I feel the ad is like an old wine in new bottle but definitely well-executed!

Via Textually