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Varun Dhawan on his latest brand association with OPPO, upcoming campaign and endorsement choices
- In an exclusive chat with Advertising and Media Insider, Bollywood actor
Varun Dhawan shares his thoughts on the state of advertising today, his latest brand association with OPPO and the advantages brands can draw from being active on digital platforms and targeting youth. - He further shares the parameters he uses to associate with different brands.
- We also spoke to OPPO’s CMO, Damyant Singh Khanoria, to find out more about their ongoing campaign with Varun Dhawan and what lies ahead.
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