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Viacom & TiVo Research ink deal for ad data targeting

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10 years ago

November 2, 2015

MUMBAI: Viacom and TiVo Research and Analytics have inked a new strategic alliance focused on advancing Viacom’s proprietary data and advertising solutions.

Viacom’s innovative data and ad products have led the industry in recent years with predictive tools such as Vantage and Echo Social Graph that hyper-target consumers. The first such alliance for TiVo with a media company, TiVo Research’s suite of single-source measurement tools will integrate with Viacom Vantage’s advanced predictive engine to augment its precision and consumer targeting capabilities.

The new collaboration also provides Viacom Velocity and Velocity Products Group — the company’s creative content/integrated media group and the newly formed group that brings multi-platform social partnerships, products, and services to clients — with more data that can help increase the impact of custom campaigns and further expands the unique analytics delivered to ad partners.

TiVo Research senior vice president and general manager Frank Foster said, “This integration will make Viacom the first network to offer advertisers true single-source solutions for audience targeting and measurement. The combination of Viacom’s advanced predictive engine and TiVo’s anonymized, granular set-top box data, matched directly to purchase and consumer engagement data in a privacy protected manner, allows advertisers to see much more than if their campaign was viewed. This partnership will not only enable advertisers to see how effectively a campaign reached the target audience, but it will shed light on whether the campaign enticed consumers to take action such as going to a store or buying a product.”

“Viacom Vantage is on a mission to transform TV advertising through advanced targeting and prediction. The integration of TiVo’s single-source database significantly enhances our data capabilities across our advanced advertising products, Vantage, Velocity and Echo, delivering truly unique value to our customers,” added Data Strategy senior vice president Bryson Gordon.

Advertisers have been calling for new approaches to measurement and targeting to address the many ways audiences consume content across devices and platforms both in and out of the home. To determine how media spend drives consumer behavior and product sales, TiVo Research has built the industry’s largest cross-media single-source panel, including second-by-second tune-in data anonymously matched to online exposure and purchase data for more than two million US homes. Viacom, which reaches a cumulative 3.4 billion television subscribers worldwide and 650 million social media followers, will unlock new capabilities for its marketing and advertising partners through an advanced application of its predictive engine to this sophisticated data set.

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BigTrunk Communications wins digital mandate for Soframycin

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7 months ago

July 31, 2025

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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

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8 months ago

July 10, 2025

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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

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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.