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Category: Media Agencies

  • Audo-visual, electronic media greatest beneficiary of Govt ads in 2016-17

    NEW DELHI: A sum of Rs 5.0983 billion was spent on government advertisements through the audio video and electronic media.

    Giving figures of 2016-17 until 17 March 2017, Parliament was told today by Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore that in comparison, a sum of Rs 4.2377 billion was spent on the print media.

    A total of Rs 1.3291 billion was spent on Advertisement Boards / Outdoor Publicity.

    Advertisements are given out through agencies accredited with the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity.

    Advertisements were given out to the electronic media on behalf of 65 departments or programmes of the government, with the largest being spent on Department of Drinking Water Supply – just over Rs 1.336 billion.

    In comparison, 415 different government ads were given to print media, and 35 ads went to outdoor publicity.

  • Over 250 complaints of misleading ads about AYUSH products since Jan 2015

    NEW DELHI: The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) referred 263 complaints of allegedly AYUSH products related advertisements to the Consumer Affairs Ministry since January 2015, including seven advertisements of herbal medicines in 2016.

    The AYUSH Ministry itself received 79 complaints in the year 2014 about advertisements and misleading claims allegedly of herbal and AYUSH products.

    Such complaints of 381 advertisements are also registered online till 16 March 2017 in the Grievances against Misleading Advertisements (GAMA) portal maintained by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.

    Giving this information in Parliament, AYUSH Minister Shripad Yesso Naik said that it was pertinent that the proof of safety and effectiveness as required for issuing license to manufacture Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani medicine is prescribed in the guidelines under Rule 158-B of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules 1945, which can either be based on textual rationale from the authoritative books listed in the First Schedule to the Drugs & Cosmetics Act or published literature; and if no such evidence of effectiveness of the drug is available, it needs to be generated by conducting the pilot study.

    He said that in an effort to check the veracity of misleading advertisements of AYUSH products, the Central Government had issued directives to the State Governments for appointing gazetted officers for monitoring of advertisements of such drugs. Complaints of misleading advertisements of medicines are forwarded to the concerned State Licensing Authorities for action in accordance with the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules thereunder and Drugs & Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 and Rules thereunder. States have reported action taken against the defaulters.

    The AYUSH Ministry also signed a memorandum of understanding with ASCI on 20th January 2017 to undertake monitoring of the misleading AYUSH –related advertisements appearing in print and TV media and bring the instances of improper advertisements to the notice of the State Regulatory Authorities for taking necessary action.

  • Havas Media’s new identity tells story of brand ethos; new logo embodies integration of services

    Havas Media’s new identity tells story of brand ethos; new logo embodies integration of services

    MUMBAI: Created by Havas (the creative division of the group, formerly known as Havas Worldwide) New York team, the new ‘h’ logo lockup comes from the concept that Havas (Group) is great because of the sum of its parts. In this spirit, the logo concept developed embodies the integration of services, celebrates the diversity of talent and expertise, and comes directly from the three things done every day at the agency – create, share and learn. The logo lockup system showcases the different entities within the HavasGroup.

    Havas Group was founded by Charles Louis Havas in 1835 when he launched the first international press agency. Since then the group has gone through many periods of transformation and acceleration to become what it is today, a collaborative and unified marketing agency. The brand refresh aims to emphasize this unity & reinforce that Havas Group is a global company by sharing one logo across the entire network.

    The multiple colors are intentional and flexible. The logo does not use a single color but offers a broad color spectrum and combines different shades of primary colors which stand for a diverse and expansive agency. A blend of engineering and expression, the new system comes from what makes the agency unique.

    The color choices reflect the large network of people, locations, and clients the agency represents. It covers a wide range of uses and expressions. The typeface projects the clarity and simplicity clients demand in an age of overstatement.

    Havas Media Group India and South Asia CEO Anita Nayyar said, “More than a new logo and matching business cards, this brand refresh signals a deep transformation in the way we work and is an invitation to do what we’ve always done, but better. It reflects both that the company has grown significantly and that we are indeed a collective group which in turn strengthens the group’s vision ‘To Better Together’. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our unified operating model, allowing us to deliver 100% accountability and ideas that flourish without boundaries. The new logo brings vibrancy and variety to the brand system”.

    “Our new brand identity offers a wide color spectrum which is synonymous to the offerings at Havas Media, India i.e. providing diverse, integrated and meaningful solutions to our clients. Our Together strategy means that all of us at Havas (Group) share one vision, one brand, and one offering.It reflects unity in diversity. The new logo highlights this collaborative culture and is designed to be a container for – ideas, knowledge, and aspirations”, added Havas Media Group MD Mohit Joshi.

  • Havas Media’s new identity tells story of brand ethos; new logo embodies integration of services

    Havas Media’s new identity tells story of brand ethos; new logo embodies integration of services

    MUMBAI: Created by Havas (the creative division of the group, formerly known as Havas Worldwide) New York team, the new ‘h’ logo lockup comes from the concept that Havas (Group) is great because of the sum of its parts. In this spirit, the logo concept developed embodies the integration of services, celebrates the diversity of talent and expertise, and comes directly from the three things done every day at the agency – create, share and learn. The logo lockup system showcases the different entities within the HavasGroup.

    Havas Group was founded by Charles Louis Havas in 1835 when he launched the first international press agency. Since then the group has gone through many periods of transformation and acceleration to become what it is today, a collaborative and unified marketing agency. The brand refresh aims to emphasize this unity & reinforce that Havas Group is a global company by sharing one logo across the entire network.

    The multiple colors are intentional and flexible. The logo does not use a single color but offers a broad color spectrum and combines different shades of primary colors which stand for a diverse and expansive agency. A blend of engineering and expression, the new system comes from what makes the agency unique.

    The color choices reflect the large network of people, locations, and clients the agency represents. It covers a wide range of uses and expressions. The typeface projects the clarity and simplicity clients demand in an age of overstatement.

    Havas Media Group India and South Asia CEO Anita Nayyar said, “More than a new logo and matching business cards, this brand refresh signals a deep transformation in the way we work and is an invitation to do what we’ve always done, but better. It reflects both that the company has grown significantly and that we are indeed a collective group which in turn strengthens the group’s vision ‘To Better Together’. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our unified operating model, allowing us to deliver 100% accountability and ideas that flourish without boundaries. The new logo brings vibrancy and variety to the brand system”.

    “Our new brand identity offers a wide color spectrum which is synonymous to the offerings at Havas Media, India i.e. providing diverse, integrated and meaningful solutions to our clients. Our Together strategy means that all of us at Havas (Group) share one vision, one brand, and one offering.It reflects unity in diversity. The new logo highlights this collaborative culture and is designed to be a container for – ideas, knowledge, and aspirations”, added Havas Media Group MD Mohit Joshi.

  • MEC India to handle Vistaprint media duties

    MEC India to handle Vistaprint media duties

    MUMBAI: MEC India, a leading media agency, has been awarded with the media duties for Vistaprint. The account will be handled by MEC’s Mumbai branch.

    Vistaprint is a brand from the house of Cimpress, a company based in the Netherlands, which started operations in India four years ago. A leading printing solutions expert globally, Vistaprint India maintains the same world class standards of quality & customer service.

    MEC India General Manager – West Mukti Kumaran said, “We are excited about extending our footprint in the e-commerce space. Online printing is an exciting category and is poised to take off in a big way in India. We look forward to a mutually fulfilling partnership.”

    Vistaprint Bharath CMO Bharath Sastry said, “With MEC’s proven track record on e-commerce brands, we are assured that they will create relevant campaigns that will strengthen our business in India.”

  • MEC India to handle Vistaprint media duties

    MEC India to handle Vistaprint media duties

    MUMBAI: MEC India, a leading media agency, has been awarded with the media duties for Vistaprint. The account will be handled by MEC’s Mumbai branch.

    Vistaprint is a brand from the house of Cimpress, a company based in the Netherlands, which started operations in India four years ago. A leading printing solutions expert globally, Vistaprint India maintains the same world class standards of quality & customer service.

    MEC India General Manager – West Mukti Kumaran said, “We are excited about extending our footprint in the e-commerce space. Online printing is an exciting category and is poised to take off in a big way in India. We look forward to a mutually fulfilling partnership.”

    Vistaprint Bharath CMO Bharath Sastry said, “With MEC’s proven track record on e-commerce brands, we are assured that they will create relevant campaigns that will strengthen our business in India.”

  • Bates CHI to Xploree Key creativity

    Bates CHI to Xploree Key creativity

    MUMBAI: KeyPoint Technologies, a global leader in mobile language technology, has awarded the creative mandate for Xploree, its flagship product, to Bates CHI & Partners. Xploree is the tech major’s forerunner mobile keyboard product, which is available on the Android OS as of now. Bates was chosen as Xploree’s creative partner after a competitive multi-agency pitch.

    This creative alliance is expected to augment the branding process of the smart keyboard amongst India’s mobile and app-hungry user base. The tie-up aims at introducing a whole new ethos into India’s ever-evolving online consumer story of connected lifestyles – through the revolutionary keyboard.

    Bates CHI India CEO VS Srikanth said Xploree was a unique amalgamation of a keyboard and lifestyle. As Bates would be building the brand and the category demand from scratch, it would be challenging. Bates will be taking up the task to design a unique brand identity for Xploree.

    Bates Bangalore sr. vice president & branch head Naveen Raman said they were excited to work with a young and driven bunch of professionals who were passionate. Digitalisation of vernacular languages would be next big thing, and Xploree would be the front-runner.

    KeyPoint director (marketing) Deepti Mani Saxena said their stated intent was to make the smart mobile device an ultimate responsive solution through the Xploree keyboard. Bates CHI stood out amongst competition and demonstrated good insights and out-of-the-box ideas.

  • Bates CHI to Xploree Key creativity

    Bates CHI to Xploree Key creativity

    MUMBAI: KeyPoint Technologies, a global leader in mobile language technology, has awarded the creative mandate for Xploree, its flagship product, to Bates CHI & Partners. Xploree is the tech major’s forerunner mobile keyboard product, which is available on the Android OS as of now. Bates was chosen as Xploree’s creative partner after a competitive multi-agency pitch.

    This creative alliance is expected to augment the branding process of the smart keyboard amongst India’s mobile and app-hungry user base. The tie-up aims at introducing a whole new ethos into India’s ever-evolving online consumer story of connected lifestyles – through the revolutionary keyboard.

    Bates CHI India CEO VS Srikanth said Xploree was a unique amalgamation of a keyboard and lifestyle. As Bates would be building the brand and the category demand from scratch, it would be challenging. Bates will be taking up the task to design a unique brand identity for Xploree.

    Bates Bangalore sr. vice president & branch head Naveen Raman said they were excited to work with a young and driven bunch of professionals who were passionate. Digitalisation of vernacular languages would be next big thing, and Xploree would be the front-runner.

    KeyPoint director (marketing) Deepti Mani Saxena said their stated intent was to make the smart mobile device an ultimate responsive solution through the Xploree keyboard. Bates CHI stood out amongst competition and demonstrated good insights and out-of-the-box ideas.

  • Parle mandates Zenith with media duties

    Parle mandates Zenith with media duties

    MUMBAI: Parle Products has entrusted Zenith India (Publicis Media) its media planning and buying duties after a multi-agency pitch. Parle has a portfolio of iconic brands spanning the categories of biscuits, confectionery, snacks, rusk and chocolates.

    Zenith group CEO Tanmay Mohanty said, “Parle Products has over the years experimented, innovated &stayed ahead of the curve. It is a great opportunity for us to put forward our strategic thinking, integrated solutions and drive on ROI for Parle’s brand media investments. India’s packaged food industry is poised for significant growth this is a great time to be partnering with them.”

    Parle Products category head Mayank Shah said, “We were looking for an agency that is not just future-facing, but also future-first and has a significant and deep impact on the business of marketing communications in India. Zenith understands the pulse of Indian consumers. Their passion for the job, innovative thinking and strong play in consumer insights, digital, technology, content and analytics makes them the right partner for us.”

  • Parle mandates Zenith with media duties

    Parle mandates Zenith with media duties

    MUMBAI: Parle Products has entrusted Zenith India (Publicis Media) its media planning and buying duties after a multi-agency pitch. Parle has a portfolio of iconic brands spanning the categories of biscuits, confectionery, snacks, rusk and chocolates.

    Zenith group CEO Tanmay Mohanty said, “Parle Products has over the years experimented, innovated &stayed ahead of the curve. It is a great opportunity for us to put forward our strategic thinking, integrated solutions and drive on ROI for Parle’s brand media investments. India’s packaged food industry is poised for significant growth this is a great time to be partnering with them.”

    Parle Products category head Mayank Shah said, “We were looking for an agency that is not just future-facing, but also future-first and has a significant and deep impact on the business of marketing communications in India. Zenith understands the pulse of Indian consumers. Their passion for the job, innovative thinking and strong play in consumer insights, digital, technology, content and analytics makes them the right partner for us.”