MUMBAI: Marking the 25th anniversary of Perfetti Van Melle and its chewing-gum brand Center Fresh in India, the brand has come up with a new TV campaign, staying true to its core of ‘Fresh Breath Confidence’. The TVC, conceptualised in collaboration with Ogilvy captures the occasion of first meeting of a couple in college, when being Fresh breath ready makes the moment that much more special.

Through the TVC, the brand is also inviting consumers to celebrate this milestone, with the launch of a limited period mega promotion which gives the mobile-savvy youth of today a chance to win 25 smartphones every day.

Speaking on the occasion, Perfetti Van Melle India managing director Rajesh Ramakrishnan said, “This is a landmark year for the brand. Today Center fresh is one of the leading confectionery brands in the country – a testimony to the love and support that we have received over the last 25 years.”

Commenting on the milestone and the launch, Perfetti Van Melle India director – marketing Rohit Kapoor said, “We look back on these 25 years with a lot of pride and it is a huge privilege to commemorate this special achievement. We thank all our consumers and our teams who have supported us over the years and invite everyone to continue to be with us on the journey ahead. Center fresh packs shall carry 25-year special insignia to inform the consumer and new communication campaign shall be supported extensively on TV and digital medium.”

Commenting on the campaign, Ogilvy executive creative director Anurag Agnihotri said, “Center fresh is now a 25 years young brand and the celebrations are in order and we are taking this opportunity to engage with the consumer. In our communication, we simply celebrate a timeless, universal and relatable moment of how a boy and a girl meet for the very first time.”