Nando’s joins Microsoft, Google and HTC in expressing sorrow over MH370 tragedy
Restaurant chain Nando’s, an advertiser well known for its topical activity, is the latest brand to offer its condolences to those affected by the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, which is believed to have crashed into the Indian Ocean.
In a black unbranded image posted on the company’s Malaysian Facebook page, Nando’s has written the message ‘You’ll always be flying in our hearts’ and offers its condolences to the families and friends of those believed to have perished on the wayward MH370 flight.
Nando’s regional head of marketing Fanny Chai told Mumbrella that the message “was not meant for marketing purposes but purely the expression of our feelings.”
The South African chicken chain has joined the likes of HTC, Microsoft and Google in expressing its sorrow over the tragedy.
The Malaysian operations of HTC tweeted, “Moments of silence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you”.
Microsoft sent out a personalised message from Asia Pacific boss Cesar Cernuda saying that the company was “deeply saddened” by the news.
Google’s Malaysia office said on Twitter that “Our hearts go out to all those affected” and official information sources would be given priority in Malaysia Airlines-related searches.
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