Voice-O-Meter: Exo breaks the bias by normalising shared household responsibilities

IAA Voice of Change and UNICEF pick the most gender-progressive ad among those covered by Manifest each week.

Manifest Media Staff

Jul 27, 2026, 11:39 am

Exo campaign

Manifest has partnered with IAA Voice of Change and UNICEF to identify and celebrate advertising that challenges stereotypes and promotes more progressive gender representation.

The committee for this section consists of: Nina Elavia Jaipuria, chairperson, Women Empowerment Committee, IAA India Chapter; Megha Tata, co-chairperson, Women Empowerment Committee, IAA India Chapter; and Geetanjali Master, partnership specialist, public and private sector engagement, resource mobilisation section, UNICEF Delhi.

This week, Jyothy Labs' Exo takes the top spot on the Voice-O-Meter.

The campaign breaks the bias by showing a man washing dishes as part of an everyday household moment. The film presents shared household responsibilities as the norm, subtly challenging outdated gender roles. Through its simple yet authentic storytelling, the campaign reinforces a more inclusive and realistic representation of modern households.

Other films from last week:

Duolingo

Hyundai

Kaun Banega Crorepati

Shark Tank

Thums Up

Woodward's Gripe Water

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Samsung

 

Source: MANIFEST MEDIA

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