Digital content pioneers, The Viral Fever announces its association with Marriott International for their upcoming sketch Career vs Love. Continuing to strengthen its brand associations, the new association with Marriott International marks The Viral Fever’s first partnership with a luxury hotel brand. Through its partnership with Marriott International, The Viral Fever subtly showcase the luxury, service and experience Marriott International has to offer through unique, and relatable storytelling. Written by Akash Ahuja, Career vs Love is now live on TVFPlay
Career vs Love is the story of a young couple who is faced with the emotional dilemma of prioritising their relationship or their jobs during a weekend staycation at JW Marriott. It is during this constant deliberation and amidst the stress that they are dealing with, Sumit played by Suraj Roy, and Saumya played by Namya Saxena are experiencing the various facilities the hotel has to offer. Career vs Love blends each experience with the situation at hand to create a lasting impact on the viewer.
Speaking on the association with Marriott International, Sameer Saxena, Chief Content Officer – The Viral Fever said, “Brands these days have realized storytelling leads to higher engagement and interest. In fact, consumers are more receptive to brands that communicate through effective storytelling since the communication is pivoted towards what a viewer wants to hear, see or experience. Our partnership with Marriott International is an epitome of this approach.”
“Our association with Marriott International helps us strengthen our existing brand portfolio. Simultaneously, it will support our foray and partnerships with luxury brands in the industry. As a brand, Marriott International is synonymous to luxury and experience. Career vs Love beautifully weaves the brand’s luxury appeal along with a circumstance that is dependent on emotions and understandings. We are certain that it will strike the right chord with our target audience and at the same time enhance the brand’s engagement with its consumers.”
On associating with The Viral Fever, Marriott International said, “#WeekendsAtMarriott is a campaign that offers our guests the flexibility and comfort to indulge in a perfect weekend staycation in their own city. Active across nine cities at our premium and luxury tier hotels, this offer extends to our guests beyond just the room. Guests can also choose an experience of their choice including activities such as water Zumba or an interactive culinary session that they can enjoy while they stay with us. We’re offering a short break in your own city, a pleasant escape, without the hassle of travelling and long hour flights. This association with TVF is our way of reaching out to the millennials who are well travelled and constantly looking to make the most of their travels. TVF will aid us in reaching this audience that resonates with the Marriott International service culture and travel trends. Targeted towards young couples and the go-getter audience, this offer is more than just an experience for those caught up in a busy and hectic lifestyle and looking at doing something in their own city.”
TVF’s The Timeliners, since the beginning of time has been known for bringing forward slice of life stories, mixed with nostalgia and a pinch of pop culture. Like always with ‘Career Vs Love’ as well their aim is for viewers to pack their bags and book a staycation with their loved ones.
About Contagious Online Media Network:
Contagious Online Media Network Pvt. Ltd. is an information technology and services company that owns and operates The Viral Fever (TVF) – forerunner of the Indian digital entertainment revolution. TVF creates disruptive content through their highly regarded web-series and trend-setting comedy sketches with an astounding reach of 20 million followers across its different channels. TVF Play is the video streaming platform of The Viral Fever. Launched in 2015, Girliyapa is an all-female subsidiary brand that produces hard-hitting satires based on relevant life stories. The Screen Patti intends to be young India’s one stop shop for Hindi humour. Part of the TVF network, The Timeliners is one of the fastest growing brands that produces content resonating greatly with the millennial.
