Ujjivan Bank — Breaking Bias With Social Experiments

The Challenge

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank wanted to lead with purpose, not just promotions. The goal was to spark conversation around social issues through culturally-relevant “social experiments,” while maintaining the gravitas expected from a regulated small finance bank. The challenge was twofold:

We needed to prove that meaningful social storytelling can coexist with brand seriousness—and perform on a creator-led channel like The Hub Bengaluru (THB).

Key Metrics & Achievements

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Production Breakdown

Campaign Format Tone
Women's Day Leadership Bias Mockumentary Intelligent, satirical https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG7Aq-jyJlr/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG8IKjKtvlr/ | | April Fool's | Short-form stunt with reveal | Light, clever | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH52yBHy7K5/ | | Valentine's Day | Relationship money experiment | Warm, conversational | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGDNsB5yRdO/ | | No Tobacco Day | Public pledge experiment | Direct, civic-minded | https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7ogDbvvh30/ |

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG7Aq-jyJlr/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH52yBHy7K5/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7ogDbvvh30/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG8IKjKtvlr/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGDNsB5yRdO/

Impact Results with Quantifiable Outcomes

Campaign Total Views Total Shares Total Saves
Women's Day 383K 43 5
April Fool's 500K 43 16
Valentine's Day 240K 147 54
No Tobacco Day 306K 639 173

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Performance Highlights

Strategic Approach Execution Excellence
Message-Market Fit: Social issues framed as experiments drove authentic engagement without sensationalism Efficient Production: Modular scripts and multi-cut distribution accelerated output without diluting quality
Format Strategy: A mix of long-form credibility (YouTube mockumentary) and short-form velocity (Reels experiments) Community Signals: Comments reflected introspection, solidarity, and share intent
Narrative Cohesion: All pieces laddered up to Ujjivan's purpose, not one-off stunts Safe Boldness: Satire felt intelligent and responsible—crucial for a bank brand