Kotgak Mahindra Bank created a funny ad this april fools day using an iconic Bollywood villan, Gulshan Grover. The ad puts the villain in a role reversal, where a scam artist attempts to steal money from him. Grover reports the fraud to Kotak Mahindra Bank, and the crime is averted. The ad uses humor to promote a good message and drive publicity for the brand.
Entertainment Value – How universally funny, original and clever is the underlying concept? To what extent does it make you laugh, ponder, and make you want to share it with others?
Quality of Execution – How well is the underlying concept presented, what is the level of execution, attention to detail and overall campaign quality?
Opportunistic Absurdity – To what extent does the underlying concept actually capture the seed of a new business idea or potential market offering?
Brand Relevance – To what extent is the underlying concept consistent with, and can help propel the brand essence and market positioning of the company?
Cultural Impact – To what extent can the underlying concept serve to unify and align staff around optimal strategy and culture?
Each year, Stand-Up Strategist selects, ranks, and celebrates the best corporate April Fools campaigns worldwide – based on their potential to impact corporate strategy and culture.
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