The Work: The latest from the world of commercial creativity

Apple’s campus film redefines ‘normal’ with style
12 minutes ago

Apple’s campus film redefines ‘normal’ with style

A vibrant campus musical shows disabled students using Apple tools as just that — tools, not trophies.

Natural diamonds get a manifestation-themed reboot
23 hours ago

Natural diamonds get a manifestation-themed reboot

De Beers’ ‘Love From Universe’ recasts natural diamonds as intention-driven symbols for a generation leaning into self-expression, slow ambition and personal meaning.

When hunger hijacks everyday decisions
1 day ago

When hunger hijacks everyday decisions

Gopal Snacks’ new three-film campaign spotlights how small hunger derails big moments, using sharp storytelling and craft to frame snacking as a timely nudge.

India’s credit confusion gets a confidence boost
2 days ago

India’s credit confusion gets a confidence boost

Yes Bank’s ‘Score Kya Hua’ turns credit literacy into a creative, data-smart CSR push—nudging Bharat to understand the power of three digits.

Avaada sheds light on the dark side of the data centre
Nov 28, 2025

Avaada sheds light on the dark side of the data centre

Visualising the energy cost of curiosity, its latest campaign links innocent queries to grid failure in a power-hungry digital economy.

Gen Z dating gets a reality check with Tinder’s ‘School of Swipe’
Nov 26, 2025

Gen Z dating gets a reality check with Tinder’s ‘School of Swipe’

The mobile-first hub helps young daters navigate emotional cues, boundaries and safer connections.

WhatsApp slows down to show what distance feels like
Nov 18, 2025

WhatsApp slows down to show what distance feels like

A near 10-minute film turns everyday voice notes into a rural love story, offering a fresh lens on long-distance relationships in India.

Life in the fast lane: Navi UPI’s Hurrypur hits top speed
Nov 13, 2025

Life in the fast lane: Navi UPI’s Hurrypur hits top speed

The campaign turns the everyday rush of modern life into a witty ode to instant payments and blink-and-you’ll-miss-it convenience.

When Bullet meets the Hall: A symphony in steel
Nov 12, 2025

When Bullet meets the Hall: A symphony in steel

Royal Enfield’s latest campaign, The Ballad of the Bullet, turns a 124-year-old icon into music — quite literally — at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Disney Christmas ad tells story of a doodle looking for a mouth
McCann hits the right note with Hero Splendor’s life symphony
Nov 10, 2025

McCann hits the right note with Hero Splendor’s life symphony

Shankar Mahadevan’s rendition of a Bollywood classic powers Hero Splendor’s new campaign, turning everyday rides into India’s shared life stories.

Lego Christmas ad spotlights power of play with classic Lionel Richie tune
Nov 06, 2025

Lego Christmas ad spotlights power of play with classic Lionel Richie tune

Because someone needs to tell the kids to ditch their tablets and phones in favour of playing with real, tactile toys.

Here, now, everywhere: Generali Central bets on presence
Nov 04, 2025

Here, now, everywhere: Generali Central bets on presence

Generali Central’s first joint brand campaign unites life and non-life insurance under one optimistic idea — being a lifetime partner, here and now.

Learning beats swagger in Jaro’s new office lesson
Oct 31, 2025

Learning beats swagger in Jaro’s new office lesson

Actor Vikrant Massey swaps boardroom bravado for quiet growth in Jaro Education’s ad that redefines success through curiosity and continuous learning.

Dreams, detours and doorsteps: Housing.com’s humorous take on life upgrades
Oct 29, 2025

Dreams, detours and doorsteps: Housing.com’s humorous take on life upgrades

Leo Burnett’s new campaign for real estate platform turns life’s financial ups and downs into a witty reminder that every twist deserves a new home.

Bingo! turns ‘Big No’ into its boldest punchline yet
Oct 28, 2025

Bingo! turns ‘Big No’ into its boldest punchline yet

A hidden-camera stunt, anagrammed self-roast and dramatic new packs mark Bingo!’s audacious reboot in North India’s snacking turf.

When the sellers of joy become its custodians
Oct 17, 2025

When the sellers of joy become its custodians

Titan’s ‘Humari Diwali’ film spotlights retail staff who keep the festive spirit glowing—even as they spend it behind the counter.

India’s Diwali ads trade fireworks for feel-good stories
Oct 17, 2025

India’s Diwali ads trade fireworks for feel-good stories

From nostalgia-driven gifting to neighbourly kindness, this year’s Diwali campaigns lean on emotion, empathy, and small gestures over spectacle and slogans.

Xiaomi turns mispronunciation into marketing mayhem this Diwali
Oct 16, 2025

Xiaomi turns mispronunciation into marketing mayhem this Diwali

The brand’s festive film revives MTV Roadies-style drama, complete with sibling squabbles, nostalgia, and a clever twist on how you say ‘Xiaomi’.

Walls talk again as Asian Paints brings back familiar hues
Oct 15, 2025

Walls talk again as Asian Paints brings back familiar hues

The company revisits its iconic ‘Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai’ with a modern spin, spotlighting how today’s homes tell their stories differently.