
What happens when marketers celebrate Diwali? Chaos and way too many ad references.
In this festive special, Hinal sits down with her team members, Shakera and Mehek, to chat about Diwali marketing, nostalgic brand campaigns, and why emotion continues to be the heart of every great Indian ad.
The conversation starts with what Diwali really looks like at a startup (hint: chaos), and slowly moves into what it means for brands. Because while Diwali is about family, lights, and endless mithai - for marketers, there’s just one word that defines it all: Emotion.
If you love ads, brand strategy, or just want some feel-good festive nostalgia - this one’s for you!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:02 Our favourite Diwali moments
04:41 What do we miss about Diwali?
06:38 Which festival stops Mumbai?
10:58 Washing Powder Nirma! - The jingle we can't forget
12:55 Emotion sells in India
15:57 The Vodafone Diwali ad that defined emotional branding
17:19 Best brand sale
18:05 Best Diwali gift
19:24 Conclusion
About the show:
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Hinal Mehta, Host
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Shakera Reshamvala, Guest
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Mehek Mehta, Guest
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