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The Media Manifest onboarded as Elev8 Venture Partners’ strategic communications partner
Mumbai: Elev8 Venture Partners, India’s first pro-rata fund venture capital firm has chosen The Media Manifest as its strategic communication partner. The Media Manifest will handle Elev8’s PR, with the aim of amplifying Elev8’s brand presence and industry position in the startup investment landscape.
Elev8 Venture Partners is a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in growth-stage, technology-driven companies. Backed by KB Investment, South Korea’s largest financial conglomerate, and venture catalysts (VCats), Elev8 has a $200 million fund that allows investors to maintain their ownership stake in subsequent funding rounds. The firm invests in 12-14 tech-enabled, sector-agnostic startups in series B and C funding rounds, with investments ranging between $10-15 million.
The Media Manifest co-founder Kinjal Shah said: “As India’s startup and venture capital landscape is rapidly evolving, it has become important for VC firms to stand out not only in terms of their investment vision but also in how they communicate and connect with their target audience. Through strategic PR initiatives, we aim to position Elev8 as a groundbreaker in the venture capital space, enabling them to reach their relevant audience and amplify their impact.”
The Media Manifest is a public relations and digital media agency, founded by Kinjal Shah and Nupur Maheshwari in September 2021. Having a focused approach in the new age space, TMM offers tailored public relations and digital solutions in the rapidly shifting ecosystem by driving the brand narrative to achieve maximum impact. Their expertise lies in strategic analysis, collaborations, and creative outlook from the brand’s perspective. Headquartered in Mumbai, the agency provides solutions like reputation management, crisis communication, strategic consultation, and influencer marketing. The practices are centered around fintech, BFSI, wealth management, personal finance, technology, startups and venture capital amongst others.
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BigTrunk Communications wins digital mandate for Soframycin
MUMBAI: BigTrunk Communications, an integrated digital marketing agency known for driving brand transformations across industries, has been awarded the digital marketing mandate for Soframycin, one of India’s most trusted antiseptic cream brands from the EncubeEthicals portfolio. With this collaboration, Soframycin makes its debut into the digital space, aiming to amplify its presence across India through compelling social media narratives and data-led campaigns. BigTrunk will lead the brand’s digital strategy and execution, with a focus on connecting Soframycin’s legacy of trust with today’s health-conscious and digitally engaged audience.
Soframycin has been a household name for generations, widely recognized for its efficacy in treating cuts, burns, and wounds. Backed by the scientific rigor and pharmaceutical expertise of EncubeEthicals, a pharmaceutical powerhouse since 1998, the brand benefits from the expertise of over 1,400 professionals, including more than 200 R&D specialists and a robust team of quality experts. With a presence in over 50 countries, Encube’s commitment to excellence in topical formulations adds deep credibility to Soframycin’s legacy. Now, as the brand enters the digital space, BigTrunk Communications will lead the charge in reimagining Soframycin’s story—creating modern, relatable digital experiences that stay true to its heritage.
“As we take Soframycin into its next chapter of growth, embracing digital media is not just a strategy but a necessity. We wanted a partner who could translate our scientific credibility into engaging, relatable content for today’s audience,” said Soframycin vice president – marketing, Ajay Rawal. “BigTrunk’s deep understanding of healthcare communications and digital behavior makes them the ideal partner to build meaningful narratives around wound care, trust, and wellbeing.”
“Soframycin is more than a product—it’s a legacy deeply rooted in care and science,” added BigTrunk Communications founder & managing director Bharat Subramaniam. “We’re excited to take on this responsibility of guiding a heritage brand into the digital world. Our focus will be on creating contextual storytelling and purpose-driven campaigns that bring Soframycin closer to Indian families, both old and new.”
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ting bags the digital and social media marketing mandate of Lapita
MUMBAI: ting, an India-based advertising agency, having presence in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi along with Global regions of UAE and UK, has bagged the digital and social media marketing mandate of Lapita, Dubai Parks & Resorts, Autograph Collection Hotels.
As part of the mandate, the agency will handle the Social and Creative Mandate for the brand in UAE.
Speaking on the new account win, ting partner Manan Vora said, “We’re thrilled to partner with Lapita Dubai Parks & Resorts in Dubai, bringing Ting UAE’s creative and digital expertise to elevate their marketing efforts. Together, we’re crafting engaging brand experiences that reflect the spirit of adventure and family fun at Lapita.”
Lapita (Marriot) senior marketing manager, Nikhil Taneja said, “Working with ting has been a seamless and inspiring experience. Their creativity, professionalism, and deep understanding of our brand brought our vision to life in the most impactful way. We truly value their partnership and look forward to more exciting collaborations ahead.”
“Winning the Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts account is a proud milestone for us, not just because of the prestige of the brand, but because of the shared belief in storytelling that connects and converts. We’re excited to shape their digital presence and look forward to unlocking larger creative opportunities together,” said UAE business head, Dhawal Shah added.
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Social Panga brushes up Neo’s digital presence with Nippon Paint mandate
MUMBAI: Social Panga has bagged the social media mandate for Neo by Nippon Paint, the services-led home painting vertical of Nippon Paint India, in a move that promises to coat the category with fresh thinking and digital-first storytelling.
Handled by the agency’s Bengaluru office, the mandate covers integrated content strategy, campaign ideation, and painter-facing brand building. The partnership has already rolled out a bold World Painter Appreciation Day campaign, rebranding painters as “Home Stylists” and unveiling India’s first painter anthem, a professional identity kit, and a premium onboarding experience.
Neo by Nippon Paint is currently active in Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu, offering dust-free, design-forward, and end-to-end painting services, including colour consultancy, waterproofing, and custom finishes. Positioned as a modern makeover solution for Indian homes, Neo aims to elevate painting from utility to aesthetic expression.
Social Panga co-founder Himanshu Arora said, “Neo by Nippon Paint isn’t just redefining home painting. It’s reimagining what a home makeover means for today’s generation. The brand has a bold vision and a deep respect for the people behind the process, and that’s what excited us. At Social Panga, we’re thrilled to partner with a team that sees painters as creators and homes as stories waiting to be told.”
“Bringing Social Panga on board to manage Neo by Nippon Paint’s social mandate has been one of the best strategic moves for our brand. The team understood the brief to a T, resulting in a continuous stream of highly engaging content. A key highlight is their incredible responsiveness, which enables us to develop better creatives with remarkable speed. We believe this partnership will significantly enhance our ability to tell compelling stories to our audience,” said Neo by Nippon Paint senior director – service marketing, Bharat Raja.
With Social Panga steering the digital canvas, the brand hopes to stroke a vibrant narrative that honours both beautiful homes and the skilled hands that bring them to life.
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