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Asian Paints SmartCare — Coastal Kerala Campaign 2025

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About the Brand

Built for India's
Toughest Walls

Asian Paints SmartCare is India's dedicated waterproofing sub-brand — engineered to fight the country's most relentless enemies: humidity, seepage, saltwater corrosion, and structural cracks. With warranties ranging from 3 to 12 years across its range, SmartCare's elastomeric formula doesn't just coat walls — it bridges cracks, blocks dampness, and outlasts the monsoon.

As the fastest-growing challenger in Kerala's waterproofing market, SmartCare commands 25–28% market share and is uniquely positioned to leverage Asian Paints' deep dealer network to dominate the coastal segment.

7.29%
Market CAGR Growth
25%+
Kerala Market Share
12yr
Max Product Warranty
SC

SmartCare Range

Terraces · Exteriors · Interiors
Pre-Construction Solutions

Objective
70% Awareness
Objective
30% Sales
Why Coastal Kerala

The Perfect Storm
of Opportunity

Coastal Kerala's climate creates a perpetual, unavoidable demand for waterproofing. Saltwater corrosion, backwater seepage, and back-to-back monsoon seasons make SmartCare not just a product — but a necessity.

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Chronic Demand

Coastal humidity and relentless monsoons create year-round waterproofing urgency. Kerala's dual monsoon cycle (Edavappathy + Thulavarsham) means homes are under constant threat.

🧂

Salt-Air Corrosion

Saltwater spray from the Arabian Sea causes Efflorescence — the white powdery peeling unique to coastal homes. It's a Kerala-exclusive, high-urgency problem competitors rarely address.

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Regulatory Push

Kerala and Tamil Nadu regulations now mandate certified waterproofing products in new construction, creating a legislative tailwind for trusted brands like SmartCare.

Target Cities

Three Cities.
One Strategy.

Kollam
Kollam
Homeowners · Contractors

High density of independent houses makes it the prime market for DIY and contractor-led waterproofing. Focus on roof/terrace protection during peak pre-monsoon season. The traditional heartland.

Kochi
Kochi
Apartments · Commercial

Urban owners prioritize "preventative luxury" to protect high-value coastal assets. Address complex seepage in vertical structures and premium real estate across Ernakulam, Fort Kochi & Kakkanad.

Varkala
Varkala
Airbnb · Resorts · Stays

Cliff-side stays face brutal salt-air exposure. Pitch waterproofing as "Business Insurance" — one bad monsoon season means negative reviews, refunds, and structural damage.

The May Advantage

Hit 2–4 Weeks Before
Monsoon Arrives

May is the maintenance window — after tourist season, before the monsoon shutdown. It converts "pre-rain anxiety" into immediate sales action. This campaign launches exactly at the psychological breaking point of every Kerala homeowner.

Who We're Talking To

Target Group &
Psychographics

SmartCare's Kerala campaign speaks to five distinct audience types — each with different motivations, trust signals, and purchase triggers. Understanding each one shapes every creative and media decision.

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Vikram
Coastal Homeowner
Age 30–45

"Seepage is a failure of my home's dignity — I need one permanent solution, not patches."

Anxious after every monsoon. Compares notes with neighbours and trusts word-of-mouth above specs. Mid to premium house segment. Views his home as a reflection of his status — won't accept recurring maintenance.

Quality Seeker Loss Averse Brand Loyal
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Meera
Young Homebuyer
Age 25–35

"I just bought my first flat — show me the warranty, the coverage, the proof. I need to know this works."

New flat in a coastal city. Paranoid about hidden defects she didn't catch during purchase. Researches obsessively on YouTube and Instagram before deciding. Prefers solutions she can articulate and validate.

Research-Driven Instagram User Proof Seeker
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Rajan
Civil Contractor
Age 30–50

"My reputation is my livelihood. When I recommend something, complaints come back to me. I only recommend what I trust fully."

Manages 8–20 projects per year. Favours brands with strong dealer networks, consistent supply, and generous margins. Loyal once convinced — a key multiplier in the trade channel with strong downstream influence.

Reputation-Driven Trade Channel Repeat Buyer
🖌️
Dinesh
Independent Painter
Age 25–45

"Whoever makes my job easier, pays on time, and treats me well — that's whose product I'll recommend at the wall."

Recommends at point of application. Cares about ease of use, workability, and drying time. Influenced by contractor and dealer both. Brand loyalty shifts toward whoever treats him well — a critical last-mile node in the distribution chain.

Influencer Node Ease-Focused Margin Sensitive
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Coastal Businesses
Airbnbs · Resorts · Hotels · Stays

Hospitality operators in Varkala, Kochi, and Kollam who understand that one monsoon-related bad review costs more than an entire waterproofing job. For them, SmartCare is business insurance — not a maintenance expense. May is their pre-monsoon action window before the June shutdown.

ROI Focused
Decision Driver
Review Protection
Core Motivation
Current Presence

Channels &
Opportunities

SmartCare operates across several channels — but each one carries a significant gap between current execution and what the coastal Kerala opportunity demands. Here's where we stand, and where we go.

Channel Current Gap Opportunity
🏪 Dealer Network
 SmartCare treated as an add-on vs. a primary product at dealer outlets.
Under-positioned		 Dedicated SmartCare merchandising zones in coastal dealer shops — shelving, POS materials, trained staff who lead with waterproofing.
High Priority
🏬 APCO Stores
 Focus is decorative paints; waterproofing is rarely surfaced to walk-in customers.
Missed Touch Point		 Bundle site evaluation + waterproofing consultation into APCO store experience. Every visit starts with "Is your home monsoon-ready?"
Consultation Layer
📱 Digital
 General awareness ads — no geo-targeting, no Malayalam content, no seasonal monsoon campaigns.
No Regional Relevance		 Geo-targeted campaigns in coastal PIN codes pre-monsoon. Vernacular Malayalam content, problem-first storytelling tied to Edavappathy season.
This Campaign
🏗️ B2B / Architects
 Low awareness of SmartCare's warranty range among architects and structural consultants in coastal cities.
Low Trade Awareness		 Technical seminars + certification programs for architects in Kochi and Kollam. Position SmartCare as the specification-grade choice for coastal construction.
Trust Building
🖌️ Safe Painting Service
 Waterproofing not consistently recommended as a mandatory pre-paint step by applicators.
Lost Upsell		 Make SmartCare a mandatory pre-paint layer in every coastal home service booking. Train painters to recommend at point of application.
Built-in Upsell
Current Landscape

Where SmartCare
Stands Today

SmartCare has significant brand equity — but a fragmented digital presence. An audit reveals scores that point to major untapped opportunity, especially in regional and coastal vernacular content.

Instagram
4.5
/ 10

4–6 posts/month, no Malayalam content, weak coastal targeting

Facebook
3.0
/ 10

1–2 posts/month, missing 35–55 homeowner demographic in Kerala

YouTube
3.5
/ 10

Functional tutorials only — no Shorts, no Malayalam, no coastal content

E-Commerce
2.5
/ 10

Listed on Amazon/Flipkart but poor A+ content, invisible in category

Google / SEO
3.8
/ 10

Product pages rank 8–15, no search ads or local SEO strategy

Competition Overview

Know Your Rivals

Brand Kerala Market Share Position Key Weakness
Dr. Fixit (Pidilite)
~44%
Market Leader Expensive; functional branding lacks aesthetic appeal
Asian Paints SmartCare
~27%
Fastest Challenger Needs stronger standalone digital identity
Indigo Paints
~11%
Regional Stronghold Perceived as budget-friendly vs. premium aura
Dulux Aquatech
~6%
Premium Specialist Limited distribution, niche exterior-only perception

"SmartCare has equity. Now it needs a voice.
So this is what we propose to do…"

The Proposal

Choose Your Plan

An integrated strategy — balancing awareness, conversion, and trust across two powerful dimensions.

🌐
Online Plan
Meta · YouTube · Google · E-Commerce · In-Game · Influencers
📍
Offline Plan
Billboards · Activations · Print · Transit · Expos
Online Campaign

Digital Strategy —
Coastal Kerala Focus

Problem-first, vernacular storytelling. Own the pre-monsoon conversation in Malayalam, with precision geo-targeting across Kochi, Varkala, and Kollam.

Strategy

Content Pillars

01

Before/After Transformations

Dramatic wall transformation stories from heritage villas in Kochi, cliff-side stays in Varkala, and lake-front homes in Kollam. Real homes, real results, real Malayalam voices.

Visual Storytelling
02

Education-First Content

"Why Kerala's red-brick walls crack faster" reels, explainer carousels on salt-air crystallization, and myth-busting local "jugaad" waterproofing methods. Position SmartCare as the coastal expert.

Trust Building
03

Seasonal Urgency Series

"Is your Kochi home monsoon-ready?" peaks in April–May, pegged to Edavappathy and Thulavarsham rain patterns. Convert pre-rain anxiety into immediate purchase decisions.

Conversion Driver
04

Contractor Voices & UGC

First-person Malayalam content from local maistries. "Why I trust SmartCare for Kollam's lake-side homes." Real UGC from Nalukettu home owners who stayed dry despite heavy rain.

Social Proof
Sample Content

Sample Social Posts

Bilingual (Malayalam + English) content built around coastal urgency — two hero post concepts for Kochi and Varkala.

🏙️
AsianPaintsSmartCare @smartcarekerala
🌊

Kochi / Monsoon Urgency

Monsoon is 6 weeks away. In Kochi, that crack in your wall isn't just an eyesore — it's a gateway for saltwater seepage that rots your structure from within.

SmartCare Damp Proof seals deep into the lateral pores of your walls. See the difference — filmed at a renovation site in Fort Kochi.

#SmartCare #KochiHomes #KeralaMonsoon #WaterproofingKerala #Ernakulam
🌴
AsianPaintsSmartCare @smartcarekerala
🏖️

Varkala / Salt-Air

Varkala's sea breeze is beautiful for tourists, but brutal for your walls. 🌊 The high salt content in the air leads to "Efflorescence" (Vellappand) — that white powdery peeling you see every year.

Don't just repaint. Protect. SmartCare is built for homes that live by the sea.

#VarkalaLiving #CoastalProtection #SmartCare #KeralaArchitecture
Google Ads

Search & Display
Keyword Strategy

Pin-code level geo-targeting across Kochi (Ernakulam, Fort Kochi, Edappally), Varkala (Varkala Town, Edava), and Kollam (Tangasseri, Paravur). Layered keyword intent strategy:

🔴 High Intent 🟣 Medium Intent ⚪ Awareness
Waterproofing in Kochi Best damp proof paint Kerala Why is my wall peeling?
Terrace waterproofing Kollam Wall seepage solution Malayalam Monsoon home prep checklist
Asian Paints SmartCare Kerala Terrace leakage fix Varkala How to stop salt-air damage
Waterproofing contractors Ernakulam External wall cracks repair What is white powder on walls?
Influencer Strategy

The Kerala Coastal
Expert Network

Build credibility through hyperlocal voices. Malayali homeowners view house-building as a once-in-a-lifetime emotional investment — influencers must speak to longevity (Kala-dayirghyam).

Tier 1

Mid-Tier Regional

1.5M – 2M
Reach per creator

2 creators (Kochi + Trivandrum/Kollam). Home Improvement & Kerala Real Estate focus. Full Malayalam content.

Tier 2

Micro Engineers

500K – 800K
CPV: ₹0.80 – ₹1.20

4 hyperlocal Civil Engineering / Architecture consultants explaining the science of RCC and waterproofing in Kerala's climate.

Tier 3

Contractor Advocates

Authentic Reach
DM Inquiries + Dealer Links

5 local maistries from Kochi-Kollam-Varkala belt. Real-time mixing and application on Kerala's typical laterite/brick surfaces.

Media Buying

Paid Campaign
Budget Split

₹37 Lakh Digital Allocation
Meta Ads (Instagram + Facebook) ₹18L (49%)
Reels Awareness ₹7L · Facebook Feed + Groups ₹6L · Retargeting ₹5L
YouTube Ads (In-Stream + Shorts) ₹10L (27%)
TrueView In-Stream ₹5.5L · Bumper Ads ₹2.5L · Shorts ₹2L
E-Commerce Ads (Amazon + Flipkart) ₹7L (19%)
Amazon Sponsored Products ₹3L · Sponsored Brand ₹1.5L · Flipkart ₹2.5L
In-Game Advertising ₹2L (5%)
Ludo King ₹75K · Candy Crush ₹75K · 8 Ball Pool ₹50K
₹80–₹130
CPM — Instagram Reels
₹0.50–₹0.80
CPV — YouTube TrueView
₹6–₹14
CPC — Amazon Sponsored
₹60–₹250
CPM — In-Game
Segment Deep-Dive

What Each Rupee Does

Expected Outcomes

KPIs & Targets

2.5 Cr+
Digital Impressions
3.5–5L
Unique Reach (Kerala)
46K–1.08L
E-Commerce Clicks
3–5x
Blended ROAS
+20–30%
Brand Recall Lift (Coastal Kerala)
1,000+
Dealer Enquiries in 30 Days
Key Takeaway

SmartCare must shift from passive presence to problem-first, vernacular, coastal-focused storytelling — owning the pre-monsoon conversation in Kerala.

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Offline Campaign

On-Ground Strategy —
Kerala Activation Plan

6 high-impact channels across Kochi, Varkala, and Kollam. Click any section to explore the full breakdown.

6 Offline Pillars

Click to Explore

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I. Strategic Billboards (OOH)
5 sites · Kochi & Varkala · May 1–June 1
₹5,68,000 ▼
High-traffic hubs in Kochi and Varkala, using creative tactile elements to demonstrate product utility and build pre-monsoon urgency.
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May 1–15

Blue Sheet Billboards

Real blue tarpaulin covers one side of the board. Copy: "What do you want protecting your property?" — contrasting a temporary fix with SmartCare's permanent solution.

3 units: 2 Kochi + 1 Varkala
Kochi Primary₹3,00,000
Kochi Secondary₹1,00,000
Varkala Primary₹40,000
Tarp + Install₹3,000
Subtotal₹4,43,000
⏱️
May 15–June 1

Digital Countdown Billboards

Dynamic displays with a live countdown clock. Copy: "You have [X days] to save your house." Urgency-driven format that escalates as monsoon approaches.

2 units: 1 Kochi + 1 Varkala
Kochi Secondary₹1,00,000
Varkala Secondary₹25,000
Subtotal₹1,25,000
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II. Barter Programme
30 homes + 15 villas + 5 Zostel rooms · Kollam & Varkala · May
₹3,47,500 ▼
Converting residential homes and tourist properties into live proof-of-concept canvases — SmartCare waterproofs for free in exchange for advertising rights and brand exclusivity.
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Kollam · May

Field Work — 30 Local Homes

30 homes in Kollam waterproofed for free in exchange for exterior wall advertising rights. Real homes become branded landmarks showcasing product finish and durability.

Product Cost₹45,000
Manpower₹1,50,000
Subtotal₹1,95,000
🏖️
Varkala · May

Hospitality Barter

15 Airbnb/Saffron Villas and 5 Zostel rooms in Varkala. Owners receive discounted rates for future expansions + loyalty benefits for maintaining brand exclusivity.

15 Airbnb Villas (₹8,000 each)₹1,20,000
5 Zostel Rooms (₹6,500 each)₹32,500
Subtotal₹1,52,500
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III. Experiential Activations
Society demos & expert consultations · May
₹4,00,000 ▼
Direct engagement within residential societies — targeting the primary decision-makers at their doorstep to drive brand familiarity and trial.
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General High-Density Areas

Society Samplings

Product demos and expert consultations within residential societies. On-ground manpower, demonstration kits, and live waterproofing trials. Building familiarity at the point of highest relevance — the homeowner's own doorstep.

On-ground manpower & demo kits
Total₹4,00,000
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IV. Print & Quick Commerce
Malayala Manorama + 20,000 waterproof pamphlets · May 15
₹10,70,000 ▼
A sensory print experience in Kerala's leading daily, plus hyper-local targeting via quick commerce delivery apps — reaching buyers at the precise moment of decision.
🗞️
Kochi Edition · May 15th

Malayala Manorama — Front Page Takeover

Front-page ad with hand-drawn Kochi city illustration. A transparent laminate is applied over the city — it remains visible while "protected." Copy: "The only thing between the May heat and the June monsoon."

Placement fee₹5,00,000
Laminate (70k copies)₹70,000
Subtotal₹5,70,000
📦
Blinkit · Zepto · Swiggy Instamart

Quick Commerce Pamphlets — 20,000 Units

Pamphlets printed on waterproof paper that literally cannot get wet — inserted into delivery orders. Copy: "I won't get wet, neither will I let your house."

Printing (bulk)₹4,50,000
Placement fee₹50,000
Subtotal₹5,00,000
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V. Transit Media & Commuter Branding
Metro · Water Metro · Buses · Autos · Shelters · Kochi, Kollam & Varkala
₹14,48,750 ▼
Dominating Kochi's modern transit lines and Kollam/Varkala's road commuters for maximum daily frequency and captive audience exposure.
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Kochi · 30 Days

Kochi Metro

Monthly shared branding slot across Kochi Metro. Captive urban audience of IT professionals, apartment dwellers, and commercial buyers on the city's busiest transit corridor.

Monthly shared branding slot₹5,00,000
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Kochi · 15 Days · 3 Boats

Kochi Water Metro

3D floor decals near exit/center aisle that look like a "dry island" in a puddle. QR code on the dry part links to a free dampness check-up. Copy: "Don't let your walls become an island." Routes: Vyttila–Kakkanad (Tech Hub) + High Court–Fort Kochi (Tourism).

Branding (3 boats, ₹50,000 each)₹1,50,000
Interior printing (all 3)₹50,000
Subtotal₹2,00,000
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Kollam Route · 15 Days · 3 Buses

KSRTC Buses — Taluk Kachery Route

Full bus wraps on the Kollam Taluk Kachery route — repetitive exposure to daily commuters, students, and office crowd across the corridor.

₹750/day × 15 days × 3 buses₹33,750
Printing/Stickers₹25,000
Subtotal₹1,93,750
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Varkala · 30 Days · 30 Autos

Auto Branding — Varkala

30 auto-rickshaw wraps circulating through Varkala town and cliff-side resort areas, targeting Airbnb hosts, resort managers, and tourist accommodation operators.

₹250/day × 30 days × 30 autos₹2,25,000
Printing₹30,000
Subtotal₹2,55,000
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Kollam KSRTC · 30 Days · 3 Shelters

Bus Shelter Takeovers — "Cool & Dry"

Custom "waterproof skin" roofing redesigns at KSRTC Bus Station, Kollam. Copy: "Cooling you from Sun, Drying you from Rain." The shelter becomes a live product demonstration — SmartCare does what the roof does.

Custom skins & side panels (3 shelters)
Subtotal₹3,00,000
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VI. Expos & On-Ground Events
Design to Define by Havells · Grand Hyatt Kochi · May 21st
₹15,00,000 ▼
Premium presence at one of Kochi's most anticipated design events — reaching architects, interior designers, and high-net-worth homeowners in a single setting.
🏆
Grand Hyatt Kochi · May 21st

Design to Define — Havells Event

A premium SmartCare sampling stall and interactive booth for architects, interior designers, and HNW homeowners. Special sampling kits, product demonstrations, and live expert consultations. Ideal for seeding specification-grade recommendation.

Premium booth construction & interactive sampling₹15,00,000
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VII. Retail & Local Partnerships
Vendor Loyalty Programme · Kirana & Hardware Stores · Ongoing
Trade Channel ▼
Strengthening our supply chain by turning local Kirana stores and hardware vendors into SmartCare brand ambassadors — making SmartCare the "first recommendation" at every retail counter.
🏅
Kirana & Hardware · Ongoing

Vendor Loyalty Program

Local Kirana and hardware vendors receive discounted rates for bulk purchases of SmartCare products. A loyalty points system rewards vendors based on the number of successful waterproofing projects they facilitate — turning every sale into a relationship.

The Offer
Discounted bulk rates + loyalty points per successful project facilitated
Objective
SmartCare becomes the default "first recommendation" at the retail counter
Why it works
Painters and contractors trust dealer recommendations above all else. When the dealer actively pushes SmartCare and earns from it, the recommendation becomes genuine — not a scripted pitch.
Full Budget Breakdown

Where Every Rupee Goes

Total Offline Investment
₹53,34,250
🪧 Billboards (OOH)
₹5,68,000
🤝 Barters
₹3,47,500
🎯 Activations
₹4,00,000
📰 Print & Quick Commerce
₹10,70,000
🚌 Transit Media
₹14,48,750
🏛️ Expo — Design to Define
₹15,00,000
Transit Breakdown
🚇
Kochi Metro
₹5,00,000
30 days
⛵
Water Metro
₹2,00,000
15 days · 3 boats
🚌
KSRTC Buses
₹1,93,750
₹750/day × 15d + ₹25k print
🛺
Auto Branding
₹2,55,000
₹250/day × 30d + ₹30k print
🚏
Bus Shelters
₹3,00,000
3 shelters · 30 days
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Total Transit
₹14,48,750
5 channels
Key Takeaway

The street is the medium.
Kerala sees SmartCare everywhere it looks.

3
Cities — Kochi, Kollam & Varkala
₹53.34L
Total offline campaign investment
May 1
Campaign launch — 4+ weeks before monsoon

The offline plan doesn't just place ads — it embeds SmartCare into the daily texture of Kerala life. Kollam homes become live proof. Water Metro boats carry the brand into Kochi's most scenic backdrops. A Manorama front page turns May 15th into a city-wide moment.

Billboards ₹5,68,000 Barters ₹3,47,500 Activations ₹4,00,000 Print ₹10,70,000 Transit ₹14,48,750 Expo ₹15,00,000
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Campaign Roadmap

May–June Timeline

Every touchpoint, every channel, every activation — sequenced precisely to build maximum pressure in the 4 weeks before the Kerala monsoon hits.

May 1–7Week 1
May 8–14Week 2
May 15–21🔑 Launch Peak
May 22–31Week 4
June 1+🌧️ Monsoon
🪧Billboards
Blue Sheet Launch
Blue Sheet Active
Digital Timers Live
Countdown Running
Wind Down
🤝Barters
Kollam Homes Begin
30 Homes Active
Varkala Villas + Zostel
Ongoing
🎯Activations
Society Sampling Starts
On-Ground Demos
Demos Continue
📰Print
QC Pamphlets Drop
★ Manorama May 15
🚌Transit
Metro + Autos Live
Water Metro + Buses
Shelters Active
All Transit Running
Taper
🏛️Expo
★ Design to Define, May 21
🌐Digital
Awareness Phase
Meta + YouTube Live
Peak Spend
Retargeting Heavy
Conversion Push
May 1
Campaign Launch
Billboards go live. Kollam home barters begin. Digital awareness phase starts. 4 weeks of pre-monsoon build-up begins.
May 15
Peak Impact Day
Manorama front-page takeover. Digital timer billboards activate. Maximum cross-channel media weight on a single day.
May 21
Design to Define
Grand Hyatt Kochi. Premium audience of architects, designers & HNW homeowners. Specification-grade seeding event.