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  • L&K Saatchi & Saatchi wins creative mandate of Goodricke Group

    L&K Saatchi & Saatchi wins creative mandate of Goodricke Group

    Mumbai: L&K Saatchi & Saatchi has won the creative mandate of Goodricke Group Ltd., one of the largest tea producers in India.

    The agency won the business after a competitive multi-agency pitch and will manage the company’s full-service creative mandate for a variety of products across multiple categories.

    Goodricke Group Ltd. is a popular tea manufacturer with around 29 tea gardens and manufacturing factories across Darjeeling, Assam, and the Dooars. Some of the popular brands in its portfolio include Castleton, Roasted Darjeeling Tea, Khaass, Goodricke Chai, etc.

    Commenting on the partnership, Goodricke Group vice president and head of consumer division P.T. Krishnan said, “Goodricke is a brand steeped in legacy. We wanted to collaborate with a name that’s just as rich in legacy and found the right match in L&K Saatchi & Saatchi. With excellent category knowledge and the zeal to do work that knows no bounds, we believe this partnership will bear many fruits in the days to come.”

    Sharing his views on the win,  L&K Saatchi & Saatchi executive vice president North & East Atin Wahal said, “Tea as a category is one we are extremely familiar with, having worked extensively on this category. Goodricke is a name that resonates across India, and with such a vast product portfolio, I believe we have every scope to do some really enriching work and help the brand not just shine but carve a unique niche in the marketplace.”

  • FCB Interface wins integrated creative mandate for Max Life Insurance

    FCB Interface wins integrated creative mandate for Max Life Insurance

    New Delhi: FCB Interface wins the integrated creative mandate for Max Life Insurance. After a multi-agency pitch that included multiple rounds, Max Life Insurance has assigned its integrated creative mandate to FCB Interface.

    The mandate includes creative strategy, execution and social media management for the brand across all channels.

    Commenting on the announcement, Max Life Insurance chief marketing officer Rahul Talwar said, “We are geared up to make the Max Life brand authentic, contemporary, and relatable to millennials & Gen Z. This partnership will strengthen our brand purpose of ‘You are the difference’. FCB Interface joins our strong ecosystem of highly credible partners, and fits in our vision to build integrated communication channels from strength to strength and deliver impactful work together.”

    Speaking of this association, FBB Group chairman & CEO Rohit Ohri, said, “Max life is looking at accelerated growth in India and we at FCB Interface are excited to partner with them on this journey. Integrated mandates are what we love because that’s what empowers us to build relevance, authenticity, and consistency across every stage of the customer journey.”

  • ACT Fibernet signs L&K Saatchi & Saatchi India to manage its creative duties

    ACT Fibernet signs L&K Saatchi & Saatchi India to manage its creative duties

    Mumbai: Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT) has appointed L&K Saatchi & Saatchi India as its creative agency. The agency won the business as part of a hotly contested multi-agency pitch and will manage full-service responsibilities for the brand including advertising, brand activation, digital and PR.

    To be managed by the team in Mumbai, the agency has been brought on board to actualise ACT Fibernet efforts to consolidate and grow the category in markets where it enjoys a leadership position as well as to establish significant brand presence in newer markets.

    Commenting on the new partnership, ACT Fibrenet senior vice president Ravi Karthik said, “As home internet specialists, ACT Fibernet has always believed that great customer experience stems from a fine balance – the right combination of technology, service quality and expertise. L&K Saatchi & Saatchi demonstrated the right balance of business understanding, passion and creative ability through the pitch process. We’re confident they are the right partners for us as we continue to grow from strength to strength.”  

    Adding his views, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi executive vice president & business head Nikhil Kumar said, “It’s a pleasure to have the ACT team on board after a multi-agency pitch. Our ability to understand their hyper-local business dynamics, with special focus on the next stage of growth, gave us the edge in the boardroom. We aim to maintain this benchmark of delivery, keeping in mind the dynamics of the category & look forward to partnering with them as an extension of their business & marketing teams.”

  • L&K Saatchi & Saatchi bags creative mandate of Akasa Air

    L&K Saatchi & Saatchi bags creative mandate of Akasa Air

    Mumbai:  L&K Saatchi & Saatchi has won the creative mandate of India’s newest airline brand, Akasa Air. As its creative partner, the agency will manage strategic and creative initiatives for the airline, which include developing brand and tactical communication for above-the-line and below-the-line elements. It will also develop brand communication campaigns and creatives for launch and sustenance phases and be involved in designing brand identity applications across mediums.

    The account will be managed by the Mumbai office of the agency.

    Commenting on the association, Akasa Air co-founder and chief marketing & experience officer Belson Coutinho said, “We are on a journey to build India’s most dependable and affordable airline that delivers warm, reliable, and efficient service. Hence, it is inevitable to have a communication strategy that complements both the brand promise and our actual delivery on the ground. We want our brand communication to be authentic, drive creativity and innovation, and at the same time reflect our core value of empathy.”

    “We found L&K Saatchi & Saatchi an ideal partner to help us on our journey with their creative, collaborative, and insights-led approach, and we are pleased to have them on board as our Agency on Record,” he added.

    Sharing his views on how Akasa Air would power India’s growth engine, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi CEO Paritosh Srivastava said, “It’s literally a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch an airline; it doesn’t get bigger than this. The experience of being a part of the core team at Akasa and going through the journey of the launch of something as massive and transformational for our country and people is truly humbling. Aviation is a tough business, and everyone involved has to bring their best game to the table. We will try everything in our power to contribute to Akasa’s success in the time to come. We believe we are not an agency for Akasa; we feel a sense of ownership, and treat this as our own business.”

  • Stovekraft hands over digital & creative duties to Team Pumpkin

    Stovekraft hands over digital & creative duties to Team Pumpkin

    Mumbai: The 360-degree marketing agency, Team Pumpkin, has won the digital and creative mandate for Stovekraft. With this new partnership, Team Pumpkin will be at the forefront of all the digital activities for Stovekraft’s brands Pigeon, Gilma, Skava, and Black+Decker.

    The account was won following a multi-agency bid. Team Pumpkin will handle the account from its Mumbai office.

    The agency will be in charge of developing and strengthening the brand’s digital presence by creating innovative social communication strategies through cutting-edge innovation, ideation, execution, and promotion.

    Speaking on the collaboration, Team Pumpkin co-founder Swati Nathani said, “We are thrilled to have secured the digital and creative mandate for Stovekraft, India’s leading kitchen appliance brand, established on pioneering energy and innovative culture. It aligns perfectly with our goals and philosophy, making us a perfect match. As a leading agency in crafting and delivering digital innovations and solutions, our unique, cutting-edge digital offering based on brand vision will expand the brand love onto new-age digital platforms and generate significant customer experiences.”

    Stovekraft managing director Rajendra Gandhi said, “As one of the pioneering companies in kitchen appliances, our constant endeavour is to provide the best range of products catering to the needs of every homemaker in the country. Stovekraft has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, and we look forward to expanding our business more. Hence, digital has become an important aspect of expanding our business. It is impressive what Team Pumpkin has in mind for our brand. We are confident that Team Pumpkin’s expertise and nuanced understanding of digital media will help us achieve our vision.”

  • Infectious Advertising bags creative duties for multiple Bayer brands

    Infectious Advertising bags creative duties for multiple Bayer brands

    Mumbai: Infectious Advertising on Thursday entrusted with the creative duties of five brands of Bayer. Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and agriculture. The accounts fall under Bayer’s crop science division and were won after a closely contested pitch.

    Infectious’ task will be to strategize and deploy creative campaigns for the brands Arize, Dekalb, Laudis, Nativo and Vayego in multiple tiers and markets across the country.

    Infectious Advertising director & co-founder Nisha Singhania said, “It is always an honour when a client trusts you with their brand and gives you both, the strategic and creative mandate. We are thrilled to partner with a trusted and respected company like Bayer for five of their brands and look forward to creating waves for them.”

    Bayer Crop Science VP Marketing (IBSL) Ravishankar Cherukuri added, “We are looking forward to taking up a transformational journey for some of our key brands with Infectious as our creative agency partners. The team’s ability to relate to the category nuances and mine out core insights gives us the confidence that this will be a fruitful alliance.”

  • Mullen Lintas bags Vadilal Ice Creams’ creative duties

    Mullen Lintas bags Vadilal Ice Creams’ creative duties

    Mumbai: Vadilal Industries announced the appointment of Mullen Lintas Delhi as the creative agency for its global brand campaign. They will be responsible for Vadilal Ice Creams’ creative mandate for its international business.

    Mullen Lintas will be responsible for driving growth objectives and business opportunities in the international markets for Vadilal Ice Creams. The agency will strategize and execute the brand’s communication for a mega campaign designed exclusively for its international markets—across countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Europe, Singapore, Middle East, amongst others.

    As a leading ice cream brand, Vadilal has been bringing delightful ice-cream experiences to people across the world for over 115 years. Having established itself as the largest Indian ice cream brand in the international markets, the brand is now looking to take a communication leap with a well-designed marketing campaign.

    Commenting on the new partnership, Vadilal Industries USA CEO Shreshth Jhawar said, “We were impressed with the deep understanding of the category and consumers demonstrated, and, of course, by the creative firepower on display by the team. We look forward to a strong and effective long-term partnership with Mullen Lintas.”

    Delighted about the win, Mullen Lintas CEO Hari Krishnan commented, “We are delighted to have been given the mandate for Vadilal (USA). The brand is synonymous with joy & delight, and moments of fun and happiness. Our efforts would be to build a brand narrative that consolidates these emotions around the brand in a manner that is uniquely ingrained in the Mullen Lintas’ challenger thinking philosophy.”