Category: Media and Advertising

ZenithOptimedia’s Performics bags Zopper account

MUMBAI: Hyper-local eCommerce platform Zopper has given its digital mandate to ZenithOptimedia’s Performics. The mandate includes the full range of digital, including search engine optimization (SEO).

Performics & Resultrix MD Tanmay Mohanty commented on the account win saying , “Localised commerce is only set to grow in India, as consumers resort to the comfort of shopping from known stores, within a few kilometers of their home or office. This also gives them the benefit of speedy service. Zopper is an ambitious hyper-local market place and has huge plans of expansion in newer categories and towns and cities. With our superior digital capabilities and seamless play in content, data, communications and analytics, we will help them scale up effectively and reach out to newer digital audiences.”

Zopper is an India specific e-commerce model that aims to make the existing retailer ecosystem participate in the e-commerce boom and benefit from it. In a short span of one year, it has reached 22 cities with 15000+ active retailers and millions of users.

Founded by entrepreneurs Surjendu Kulia and Neeraj Jain, the company is backed by investors such as Tiger Global, Blume Ventures and Nirvana Ventures Advisors and has raised has raised over USD 27 million in venture funding so far.

Zopper CBO Harneet Singh Rajpal said, “Performics is long since been known for their superior digital capabilities and marketing expertise. They bring new elements to the game and their fresh innovative approach, enthusiasm and energy make them the vital partner for us. Their strategic framework and ability to execute with speed and accuracy has played a huge role, in us entrusting them with our digital mandate. We look forward to a rewarding working relationship with them.”

May 5, 2016
Pokémon forays into FMCG associations in India with Kellogg’s

MUMBAI: Media franchise Pokémon from The Pokémon Company, known for its extensive consumer product business is now entering the FMCG space in India. An announcement was made yesterday about its product association with Kellogg’s Chocos breakfast cereals. Dream Theatre, the licensing agency for Pokémon in India and South Asia has tied up with Kellogg’s Chocos for a Pokémon promotion across variants and co-branded giveaways.

As part of the association the brand is offering 3 D cards for kids to put Pokémon figures together with the 300 grams pack, while the 125 grams packs have 5 Pokémon index cards, 125 grams packs offer 1 index card and the Fundoo Ball pack has the most exciting premium – mini Pokémon figurines. The Pokémon promo packs are available across all modern trade and general stores. In addition Kellogg’s has also created 3 x15 second TVCs for Kellogg’s Chocos to create awareness about the promotion which will run across TV networks and Cinemas.

Kellogg India director Harpreet Singh Tibb said, “We are excited to work with brand Pokémon for our summer consumer promotion this year. Chocos is an iconic and exciting brand, and we have always strived to enhance consumer experience and build a lot of fun for kids. This promotion with the popular Pokémon franchise is one such initiative. We are sure kids will love the wide range of gifts from cards to figurines that are on offer, and are looking forward to a stellar promotion”

“Apart from being a fantastic show with a commendable performance track record on TV and on retail shelves, Pokémon stands out among its contemporary shows with its unique collectability proposition. Its vast library of content across TV series and movies also makes it a long term proposition for FMCG brands to associate with it terms of longevity. We are thrilled about our association with Kellogg’s and are certain it will be landmark promotion for both brands,” Dream Theatre CEO and founder Jiggy George explained.

The Pokémon Company corporate officer Susumu Fukunaga too commented on the association saying, “India is a focus market for us and we are excited to see the brand come alive across TV, retail and now in the FMCG space with Kellogg’s Chocos in India. We have been associated with top FMCG and QSR brands across the world and are excited to see the market engage with Pokémon in multiple formats in India as well, it is proof of the brand coming of age in India in its second coming.”

Dream Theatre is currently in talks with other leading FMCG companies for both consumer products as well as promotion discussions.

May 5, 2016
Pokémon forays into FMCG associations in India with Kellogg’s

MUMBAI: Media franchise Pokémon from The Pokémon Company, known for its extensive consumer product business is now entering the FMCG space in India. An announcement was made yesterday about its product association with Kellogg’s Chocos breakfast cereals. Dream Theatre, the licensing agency for Pokémon in India and South Asia has tied up with Kellogg’s Chocos for a Pokémon promotion across variants and co-branded giveaways.

As part of the association the brand is offering 3 D cards for kids to put Pokémon figures together with the 300 grams pack, while the 125 grams packs have 5 Pokémon index cards, 125 grams packs offer 1 index card and the Fundoo Ball pack has the most exciting premium – mini Pokémon figurines. The Pokémon promo packs are available across all modern trade and general stores. In addition Kellogg’s has also created 3 x15 second TVCs for Kellogg’s Chocos to create awareness about the promotion which will run across TV networks and Cinemas.

Kellogg India director Harpreet Singh Tibb said, “We are excited to work with brand Pokémon for our summer consumer promotion this year. Chocos is an iconic and exciting brand, and we have always strived to enhance consumer experience and build a lot of fun for kids. This promotion with the popular Pokémon franchise is one such initiative. We are sure kids will love the wide range of gifts from cards to figurines that are on offer, and are looking forward to a stellar promotion”

“Apart from being a fantastic show with a commendable performance track record on TV and on retail shelves, Pokémon stands out among its contemporary shows with its unique collectability proposition. Its vast library of content across TV series and movies also makes it a long term proposition for FMCG brands to associate with it terms of longevity. We are thrilled about our association with Kellogg’s and are certain it will be landmark promotion for both brands,” Dream Theatre CEO and founder Jiggy George explained.

The Pokémon Company corporate officer Susumu Fukunaga too commented on the association saying, “India is a focus market for us and we are excited to see the brand come alive across TV, retail and now in the FMCG space with Kellogg’s Chocos in India. We have been associated with top FMCG and QSR brands across the world and are excited to see the market engage with Pokémon in multiple formats in India as well, it is proof of the brand coming of age in India in its second coming.”

Dream Theatre is currently in talks with other leading FMCG companies for both consumer products as well as promotion discussions.

May 5, 2016
Dentsu Aegis Network acquires VeryStar in China

MUMBAI: Dentsu Aegis Network has acquired Shanghai VeryStar Internet Science and Technology AKA VeryStar, which is a leading mobile and online retail commerce agency in China. VeryStar will become part of Dentsu Aegis Network’s digital agency Isobar China and will be known as ‘VeryStar – Linked by Isobar.’

Established in 2011, VeryStar is based in Shanghai and has now grown to more than 70 staff, servicing a diverse portfolio of leading clients, including Uniqlo, Pizza Hut and KFC.

VeryStar CEO and founder Milan Jiang, who has been responsible for client development and overall business strategy and planning, will continue to lead the newly formed VeryStar – Linked by Isobar and report to Isobar China Group CEO Jane Lin-Baden.

“This acquisition is strategically important to support our ambition to become the number one agency in brand commerce in China by 2018. I’m confident that the added strength to the Isobar China leadership team and Very Star’s specialist capabilities in mobile commerce and online retail will drive us to fulfill our goals. I look forward to working with Milan and the team to drive the business forward in this ever changing and diverse environment,” Baden commented.

On this acquisition, Dentsu Aegis Network Asia Pacific CEO Nick Waters said, “China is now the largest e-commerce market in the world and this is a key capability for the Group. VeryStar offers a rare opportunity to bring in that expertise to take full advantage of the rapid growth of the commerce market over the next few years. There is great talent within the VeryStar business and I look forward to seeing their significant contribution to both Isobar and Dentsu Aegis Network in China.”

Isobar Global CEO Jean Lin added, “China is Isobar’s centre of excellence for mobile and commerce innovation. Our global clients will benefit tremendously from the experience and innovation of VeryStar, winning in China’s digital economy.”

“We are very excited to be joining the globally acclaimed and highly awarded digital agency Isobar, and also becoming part of Dentsu Aegis Network – a rapid growth business with innovation at its heart,” said Jiang. “We’re looking forward to working closely with Jane and the team in China to develop and grow the business further and support more clients with our strength of knowledge in mobile and online retail commerce,” Jiang added in parting.

May 4, 2016
Dentsu Aegis Network acquires VeryStar in China

MUMBAI: Dentsu Aegis Network has acquired Shanghai VeryStar Internet Science and Technology AKA VeryStar, which is a leading mobile and online retail commerce agency in China. VeryStar will become part of Dentsu Aegis Network’s digital agency Isobar China and will be known as ‘VeryStar – Linked by Isobar.’

Established in 2011, VeryStar is based in Shanghai and has now grown to more than 70 staff, servicing a diverse portfolio of leading clients, including Uniqlo, Pizza Hut and KFC.

VeryStar CEO and founder Milan Jiang, who has been responsible for client development and overall business strategy and planning, will continue to lead the newly formed VeryStar – Linked by Isobar and report to Isobar China Group CEO Jane Lin-Baden.

“This acquisition is strategically important to support our ambition to become the number one agency in brand commerce in China by 2018. I’m confident that the added strength to the Isobar China leadership team and Very Star’s specialist capabilities in mobile commerce and online retail will drive us to fulfill our goals. I look forward to working with Milan and the team to drive the business forward in this ever changing and diverse environment,” Baden commented.

On this acquisition, Dentsu Aegis Network Asia Pacific CEO Nick Waters said, “China is now the largest e-commerce market in the world and this is a key capability for the Group. VeryStar offers a rare opportunity to bring in that expertise to take full advantage of the rapid growth of the commerce market over the next few years. There is great talent within the VeryStar business and I look forward to seeing their significant contribution to both Isobar and Dentsu Aegis Network in China.”

Isobar Global CEO Jean Lin added, “China is Isobar’s centre of excellence for mobile and commerce innovation. Our global clients will benefit tremendously from the experience and innovation of VeryStar, winning in China’s digital economy.”

“We are very excited to be joining the globally acclaimed and highly awarded digital agency Isobar, and also becoming part of Dentsu Aegis Network – a rapid growth business with innovation at its heart,” said Jiang. “We’re looking forward to working closely with Jane and the team in China to develop and grow the business further and support more clients with our strength of knowledge in mobile and online retail commerce,” Jiang added in parting.

May 4, 2016
Fastrack’s new ‘Never Have I Ever Shoplifted’ campaign

MUMBAI: Fastrack had undertaken a new campaign called Never Have I Ever Shoplifted in Mumbai inviting its fans to try their luck at shoplifting from its Viviana mall and Gokhale Road stores. This ground extension of the brand’s ‘Never Have A Never Have I Ever’ campaign urges the youth to embrace the lighter side of life. The activity in Mumbai is a part of a national drive which saw the campaign successfully rolling out in over 10 stores across the nation in the past month.

The activity held at Mumbai saw a total footfall of over 230 customers. The participants were given an exciting 20 seconds to shoplift tagged products, with lucky winners walking away with priced Fastrack watches.

The campaign first went live on television on 20 February 2016 with three cheeky ad films and was complimented by a microsite.

The microsite allows users to choose from a variety of causes and share personalized GIFs, making for free expression and fun conversations using the hashtag #NeverHaveANeverHaveIEver.

May 3, 2016
Fastrack’s new ‘Never Have I Ever Shoplifted’ campaign

MUMBAI: Fastrack had undertaken a new campaign called Never Have I Ever Shoplifted in Mumbai inviting its fans to try their luck at shoplifting from its Viviana mall and Gokhale Road stores. This ground extension of the brand’s ‘Never Have A Never Have I Ever’ campaign urges the youth to embrace the lighter side of life. The activity in Mumbai is a part of a national drive which saw the campaign successfully rolling out in over 10 stores across the nation in the past month.

The activity held at Mumbai saw a total footfall of over 230 customers. The participants were given an exciting 20 seconds to shoplift tagged products, with lucky winners walking away with priced Fastrack watches.

The campaign first went live on television on 20 February 2016 with three cheeky ad films and was complimented by a microsite.

The microsite allows users to choose from a variety of causes and share personalized GIFs, making for free expression and fun conversations using the hashtag #NeverHaveANeverHaveIEver.

May 3, 2016
Mullen Lintas wins communications mandate of new Honda Car

MUMBAI Honda Cars India has appointed Mullen Lintas to handle the complete communications mandate for its new car variant to be unveiled shortly. Mullen Lintas won the business in a multi-agency pitch that saw three other agencies competing for the business. The mandate given to the agency is to launch the new brand through an extensive 360-degree campaign.

On appointing Mullen Lintas as its creative agency, Honda Cars India sales and marketing SVP Jnaneswar Sen said, “We are pleased to welcome Mullen Lintas on board as our brand and creative partner. We were impressed with the team’s extensive experience in the automobile category. Their grasp of the challenge we had posed in our brief was good and the strategy and creative recommendations were very strong. We look forward to a long and mutually fruitful relationship with Mullen Lintas.”

Commenting on the recent win by the agency, Mullen Lintas CEO Virat Tandon said, “It’s a privilege to be working on the Honda brand. The brief was extremely challenging and we found an interesting solution to that. The automobile category today is full of new car launches and our vast experience in the category helped us win the business. We look forward to a successful launch for Honda and hope to build a strong partnership with the team.”

Adding his views, Mullen Lintas chairman and CCO Amer Jaleel said, “It’s a great feeling to partner with a respected brand like Honda Cars. Not only that, the team at Honda are a great bunch of people and we really look forward to a long and mutually fulfilling relationship. We’ve already begun work around the first campaign, and are excited with the way it has turned out so far. Watch this space for more.”

The company has expanded its product line-up and introduced new models in new segments, resulting in increased engagement with a younger customer base. Also, in order to suit the customers’ digital-based life styles, the manufacturer recently launched Honda Connect – an intelligent and advanced information platform for customers.

May 3, 2016
Mullen Lintas wins communications mandate of new Honda Car

MUMBAI Honda Cars India has appointed Mullen Lintas to handle the complete communications mandate for its new car variant to be unveiled shortly. Mullen Lintas won the business in a multi-agency pitch that saw three other agencies competing for the business. The mandate given to the agency is to launch the new brand through an extensive 360-degree campaign.

On appointing Mullen Lintas as its creative agency, Honda Cars India sales and marketing SVP Jnaneswar Sen said, “We are pleased to welcome Mullen Lintas on board as our brand and creative partner. We were impressed with the team’s extensive experience in the automobile category. Their grasp of the challenge we had posed in our brief was good and the strategy and creative recommendations were very strong. We look forward to a long and mutually fruitful relationship with Mullen Lintas.”

Commenting on the recent win by the agency, Mullen Lintas CEO Virat Tandon said, “It’s a privilege to be working on the Honda brand. The brief was extremely challenging and we found an interesting solution to that. The automobile category today is full of new car launches and our vast experience in the category helped us win the business. We look forward to a successful launch for Honda and hope to build a strong partnership with the team.”

Adding his views, Mullen Lintas chairman and CCO Amer Jaleel said, “It’s a great feeling to partner with a respected brand like Honda Cars. Not only that, the team at Honda are a great bunch of people and we really look forward to a long and mutually fulfilling relationship. We’ve already begun work around the first campaign, and are excited with the way it has turned out so far. Watch this space for more.”

The company has expanded its product line-up and introduced new models in new segments, resulting in increased engagement with a younger customer base. Also, in order to suit the customers’ digital-based life styles, the manufacturer recently launched Honda Connect – an intelligent and advanced information platform for customers.

May 3, 2016
BBH’s three quirky films for Creo Mark 1 smartphone

NEW DELHI: The CREO Mark 1, which claims to come out as a new phone every month with never-heard-before features, has now come out with three quirky films that show how its features Echo, Sense and Retriever can be used in different situations. The creative agency is BBH India.

The aim of the Bangalore based consumer technology company Creo is to make sure that ‘what you see is what you get.’ Earlier, the process of metamorphosis showed that software updates could transform the smartphone experience.

The short films tease the use-cases in which the end-customer will need unique features. These videos, active on all company properties, are going to be integral add-ons to the extensively spread out digital campaign that the brand has undertaken.

The aim is to show how life becomes simpler with a smartphone and #MakeBetter Android with features like Echo, Sense and Retriever that are in-built in the Fuel OS that runs CREO Mark 1. The three films employ metaphorical elements, making the core proposition simple to understand, while being relatable to consumers in a humorous manner.

The messages are – with these features, one will never miss a call again because Mark 1 will Echo it; search for anything in your phone that is overflowing with apps and data only by typing it out and Mark 1 will Sense it; and never lose a phone to a thief as it can be got back with a Retriever.

To understand how Echo, Sense and Retriever can be used in different situations, BBH India explains these unique and useful features playfully and vivaciously.

Speaking about the campaign, BBH India Managing Partner and Chief Creative Officer Russell Barrett said, “The excitement of ‘Making’ and helping craft this brand from the very beginning is quite a trip. Along with the lovely people at CREO and through BBH Live we managed to conceive of, write, direct and co-produce these simple, stylish looking films. Hopefully the simplicity and the finish will be something that people appreciate and like.”

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Credits
Agency – BBH
Creative Team
Chief Creative Officer – Russell Barrett
Creative Partner (Copy) – Aamir Rangwala
Creative Partner (Art) – Shirin Kekre
BBH Production
Executive Producer – Niddhish Puuzhakkal
Account Management
Managing Director – Arvind Krishnan
Business Head – Delon Mascarenhas
Sr. Business Partner – Khadija Attarwala
Business Partner – Nabanita Chatterjee

Production House – Black Sheep Live
Director – Niddhish Puuzhakkal
DOP – Shikhar Bhatnagar
Production Designer – Dipankar Das Gupta
Cast – Ayush Mehra / Himani Sisodiya / Anshul Kumar / Sharad Gore
Music Composer – Atif Altaf
Vocals – Nayanthara / Thomson
Lyrics – Niddhish Puuzhakkal
Costume – Sania Momin
Make up/ Hair – JD Jagtap
Assistant Directors – Kushnaas Jamshedji / Mohammed Sabahuddin / Carlton Dsilva
Online Editor – Khushal Morajkar / Mathews John ( Splice Studios)
Offline Editor – Unni Krishnan / Arvin Maben (Pixion)
Sound Engineer – Devang Rachh (Splice Studioz) / Rishab Agarwal ( Splice Studioz)
Line Producer – Liyakat Ali

May 3, 2016