Durables makers script advertising narratives around new lockdown lifestyle

Godrej, Voltas, Prestige, Samsung and other appliances brands tune in to the growing chatter around household chores, pitch convenience on a budget

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Coronavirus | Consumer Durables | Voltas

T E Narasimhan  |  Chennai 

From treating homemakers with respect to offering families a way out of the tedium of daily chores, durables makers are scripting their advertising narratives around the new lockdown lifestyle.

Nothing about new launches, premium extensions, sleek looks or even discounts and offers—a far cry from the pre-pandemic advertising in the sector. Is this the way forward and does this also mark an end to the sector’s premiumisation pitch? Given that all the regular triggers on a typical consumer decision journey—from replacement purchases to celebratory and aspirational ...
First Published: Wed, July 29 2020. 06:01 IST