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Musical Monsoon Billboards

Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea Made a Record-Breaking Interactive Billboard

— October 17, 2023 — Marketing
Lipton-owned tea brand Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea created a Guinness World Record for the "Largest Environmentally Interactive Billboard," with Megh Santoor. This 150-foot installation outside of Vijayawada Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh, India was set up for monsoon season, and rainfall activates the strings on the billboard to create a tune. Specifically, the interactive billboard references Raag Megh Malhar, a classical Indian form of music traditionally associated with the monsoon season.

After securing its record-breaking win in early September, the brand created a spot in celebration of the Largest Environmentally Interactive Billboard. October 16th, 2023 will be the last day the Megh Santoor will be displayed at its current location, coinciding with the end of the monsoon season.
Trend Themes
1. Environmentally Interactive Billboards - The creation of the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Environmentally Interactive Billboard" presents opportunities for brands to engage with customers in unique and eco-friendly ways.
2. Rain-activated Advertising - The use of rainfall to activate strings and create music on billboards opens up possibilities for innovative and captivating advertising campaigns.
3. Cultural References in Advertising - Incorporating traditional music forms like Raag Megh Malhar into interactive billboards allows brands to connect with consumers on a cultural level.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - The development of environmentally interactive billboards creates new opportunities for advertisers to engage with audiences in creative ways.
2. Entertainment - Rain-activated advertising has the potential to revolutionize the entertainment industry by introducing captivating and interactive experiences for consumers.
3. Food and Beverage - By incorporating cultural references in advertising, the food and beverage industry can leverage traditional music forms to create memorable brand experiences.
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