Chaaipani: Redefining Festival Marketing Through Values-Driven PR & Media Strategy

THE CHALLENGE

The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is one of India’s largest and most significant religious festivals, attracting over 15 million pilgrims annually. Chaaipani aimed to create authentic, service-led brand engagement that stood out amid intense competition and traditional sponsorship noise. Madchatter’s challenge was to secure wide-ranging media visibility and position Chaaipani as a pioneering brand partner for the festival’s evolving marketing landscape for brand activation.

THE STRATEGY

Madchatter crafted a targeted PR and media outreach plan focusing on:

Authentic Brand Storytelling: Emphasizing Chaaipani’s unique “brand sewa” approach that blends service with marketing during the Rath Yatra.
Exclusive Media Partnerships: Securing a prominent standalone feature with Moneycontrol to highlight innovative activation strategies.
Multi-Channel Media Outreach: Distributing tailored press releases and engaging with top national, regional, and industry publications, including PTI, The Economic Times, India Today, Times Now Education, Adgully, and more.
Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement: Positioning Chaaipani as a thought leader through participation in influential marketing forums such as Exchange4media, Storyboard18, and Hindustan Times.

THE EXECUTION

At the peak of Rath Yatra conversations in media, Madchatter rolled out a multi-layered execution strategy:

Exclusive Storytelling: Partnered with Moneycontrol for a feature that highlighted Chaaipani’s disruptive festival marketing model.
Proactive Media Engagement: Curated and pitched stories around cultural sensitivity, innovation, and community impact to targeted outlets including PTI, The Economic Times, India Today, Exchange4media, Storyboard18, Adgully, and Hindustan Times.
Narrative Amplification: Leveraged the involvement of IIT and IIM students in public governance during the Yatra to create a fresh and credible talking point for media.
Integrated Social Push: Extended earned coverage visibility by amplifying stories and milestones on digital channels, creating a ripple effect among influencers and marketing professionals.

THE OUTCOME

The Madchatter-driven PR campaign delivered:

Over 46 earned media coverages across mainstream print, digital, and broadcast platforms.
An estimated audience reach exceeding 340 million, generating substantial awareness for Chaaipani’s festival marketing efforts.
A cumulative PR value of more than ₹2.9 crore, reflecting the campaign’s high impact and credibility.
Prominent media headlines such as “Brand Chariots Roll into Puri as Jagannath Yatra Turns Marketing Goldmine” (Moneycontrol) and “Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2025 Poised for ₹50 Crore Brand Value Surge” (Adgully).
Established Chaaipani as a trailblazer in values-driven, service-oriented brand partnerships during India’s major cultural festivals.

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Chaaipani: Redefining Festival Marketing Through Values-Driven PR & Media Strategy

THE CHALLENGE

THE STRATEGY

THE EXECUTION

THE OUTCOME

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