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FOS Activity

Sunrise

The contest made college life more fun and gave Sunrise a distinct identity among students, many now associate the brand with their own cooking.

Client
ITC Sunrise, Campus Cook-off
Service
FOS Activity
Agency
Cygnus Marketing
Sunrise, FOS Activity campaign by Cygnus Marketing

Impact

30+
College campuses activated
Strong offline turnout and word of mouth
Participation
Higher familiarity among first-time users
Trial
Positive and locally relevant
Buzz
On-ground videos extended reach online
UGC

The objective

ITC Sunrise wanted to connect with young people in Northeast India and make its spices part of everyday student cooking, encouraging home-style cooking and building familiarity and preference among a younger audience.

What we did

Campus cooking contest

A cook-off across Northeast India colleges, supported by college authorities and student volunteers. Students competed solo or in teams before a judging panel, with prizes on the spot.

On-campus spice kits

Spice kits so students could cook simple home-style dishes with Sunrise spices.

Makeshift campus kitchens

Classrooms and common areas turned into temporary kitchens; judging rewarded effort, taste and creativity over perfection.

Content for amplification

Behind-the-scenes footage and participant testimonials captured for post-event promotion.

About ITC Sunrise, Campus Cook-off

ITC Sunrise, Campus Cook-off is a growing business working online. They partnered with Cygnus Marketing for on-ground field activity.

Why it matters: A cooking contest on campus made students cook with Sunrise spices, which is the best trial a spice brand can get.

The challenge

ITC Sunrise, Campus Cook-off needed people on the ground to reach customers, partners or teams face to face, where digital alone does not work as well.

How we delivered on-ground field activity for ITC Sunrise, Campus Cook-off

We deployed a trained field team with a clear script, target list and daily plan. Each team member knew the brand’s key messages and how to handle common questions.

Work was tracked through daily check-ins, photos and reports, so the brand could see coverage and feedback in real time and adjust the plan quickly.

For ITC Sunrise, Campus Cook-off, the work covered campus cooking contest, on-campus spice kits, makeshift campus kitchens and content for amplification.

Results

Here is what the campaign delivered for ITC Sunrise, Campus Cook-off, in numbers and outcomes shared with the brand.

  • College campuses activated: 30+
  • Participation: Strong offline turnout and word of mouth
  • Trial: Higher familiarity among first-time users
  • Buzz: Positive and locally relevant
  • UGC: On-ground videos extended reach online

Marketing terms used in this project

FOS (feet on street)
A field team that meets customers, retailers or partners in person.
On-ground activation
A physical brand activity in a store, event, office or public space.
Field reporting
Daily updates with photos and numbers from the team on the ground.

Frequently asked questions

What did Cygnus Marketing do for ITC Sunrise, Campus Cook-off?

Cygnus Marketing delivered on-ground field activity for ITC Sunrise, Campus Cook-off, covering campus cooking contest, on-campus spice kits, makeshift campus kitchens and content for amplification.

What results did ITC Sunrise, Campus Cook-off get?

College campuses activated: 30+; participation: Strong offline turnout and word of mouth; trial: Higher familiarity among first-time users.

Can Cygnus Marketing do on-ground field activity for my business?

Yes. Cygnus Marketing is a marketing agency based in Guwahati that works with brands across India, from local businesses to national names like Samsung, Amazon Pay and Maggi. Share your goals and we will suggest a plan and a clear quote.

From the campaign

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The outcome

The contest made college life more fun and gave Sunrise a distinct identity among students, many now associate the brand with their own cooking.

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