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Zee Studios • Theatrical • International Distribution • 2019

Good Newwz

Developing the overseas marketing strategy for Good Newwz by positioning it as the festive family entertainer of the season across television, digital, influencer, radio, cinema, outdoor and on-ground activations.

Assistant Manager – International Distribution & Marketing

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CAD 46.77M

Worldwide Gross

CAD 10.92M

Overseas Gross

+2.95%

Facebook CTR Lift

+1.64%

Instagram CTR Lift

+1.00%

Google Search CTR Lift

Overview

Good Newwz is a comedy-drama centred around two couples whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined following an IVF mix-up. The overseas campaign was designed to position the film as the biggest festive family entertainer, drive awareness across international markets and maximise theatrical footfalls through an integrated media and promotions strategy.

Challenge

Position Good Newwz as the biggest festive family entertainer across overseas markets, leverage the combined star power of Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani, build awareness through localised communication, and drive theatrical footfalls during the competitive Christmas release window.

My Role

  • Developed the overseas marketing strategy and defined campaign positioning
  • Identified target audience segments and planned market-specific promotional activities
  • Developed integrated concepts across television, digital, radio, cinema, outdoor and on-ground channels
  • Created promotional ideas, campaign presentations and media recommendations
  • Developed celebrity video bytes and audio byte concepts for multiple territories and media partners
  • Led cross-functional coordination across Marketing, Creative, Sales, PR, Digital, Distribution, Production, agencies, exhibitors, broadcasters, radio partners and talent managers

Strategy

  • Pre-launch: position the film as the festive blockbuster and launch the trailer through a global Zee Network roadblock
  • Pre-launch: build awareness through localised promotional assets and cast popularity
  • Launch: execute integrated promotions across television, digital, radio, cinema and outdoor with celebrity-led campaigns
  • Launch: activate localised contests with media and radio partners and exhibitor partnerships
  • Post-launch: sustain conversations through media integrations, outdoor branding and community activations

Communication Pillars

Biggest Festive Family EntertainerComedy of ErrorsFamily Viewing ExperienceRelatable HumourEnsemble Star CastChristmas Holiday ReleaseYouth & Family AppealCelebration, Entertainment & Togetherness

Execution

  • Developed the overseas marketing presentation and planned integrated media across territories
  • Developed celebrity video bytes for broadcasters, exhibitors and media partners across multiple countries
  • Created localised audio byte scripts for radio partners and promotional contests
  • Planned trailer roadblocks across Zee Network's international television channels
  • Managed timelines, creative approvals and stakeholder alignment across every market

Promotional Ecosystem

Integrated theatrical marketing campaign executed across Paid, Owned and Earned channels

The international theatrical campaign combined television, digital, search, social media, radio, outdoor, cinema branding, and publicity with premium creative production to maximize awareness, audience engagement, and worldwide box office performance.

Paid Media

  • Television Advertising & Digital Advertising
  • Google Search Advertising & Meta Advertising (Facebook & Instagram)
  • Radio Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Cinema Advertising
  • Trailer Roadblock Campaign

Owned Channels

  • Zee Studios International, Zee TV, Zee Cinema, ZEE5
  • Owned Social Platforms: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter)

Creative Assets

Strategic Planning

  • Overseas Marketing Strategy, Campaign Positioning
  • Audience Segmentation
  • Media Planning & Market Prioritisation

Creative Production

  • Official Trailer, Trailer Roadblock Creatives, TV Promos
  • Dialogue Promos, Celebrity Byte Promos, Exhibitor Video Bytes
  • Audio Byte Scripts, Countdown Videos, Radio Contest Scripts
  • Social Posts, Carousels, Stories, Reels
  • Motion Graphics, Key Visuals, Digital Banners, Social Creatives
  • Outdoor & Cinema Branding Creatives

Earned & Amplification

  • PR Coverage, Media Publications, Entertainment Publications
  • Celebrity Interviews & Influencer Collaborations
  • Organic Social Conversations & Community Engagement

Featured Promotional Asset

Good Newwz Celebrity Byte Promo

As part of the international theatrical marketing campaign for Good Newwz, celebrity byte promos were developed to amplify awareness, reinforce the campaign narrative, and sustain audience excitement leading up to the film's release. These promotional assets were distributed across owned, social, and partner channels to extend the campaign's reach and drive audience engagement.

Results

Improved Facebook CTR by 2.95%, Instagram CTR by 1.64%, and Google Search Ads CTR by 1% through continuous campaign optimisation while supporting an international theatrical release that grossed CAD 46.77M (318.57 Cr) worldwide, including CAD 35.85M in India and CAD 10.92M overseas against a CAD 10.28M production budget.

Key Learnings

  • Localised communication significantly improves campaign relevance across international markets
  • Celebrity-led promotional content works harder when customised for regional audiences and media partners
  • Integrated campaigns across television, digital, radio, exhibitors and community partners create stronger recall
  • Cross-functional collaboration is essential for large-scale international theatrical campaigns
  • Continuous optimisation improves digital performance while keeping messaging consistent globally