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First Create Behaviour, FCB Ulka’s mantra debuts with Merino mandate

MUMBAI: Merino Group has awarded its brand strategy & creative mandate to FCB Ulka Delhi, following a multi-agency pitch. The mandate involves work for Merino Laminates, Merino Furniture, and their FMCG food brand Vegit. The mandate includes ATL, BTL & digital.

Merino Laminates is a popular brand in the laminate segment and leading manufacturer and exporter of decorative laminates for interiors. Vegit, a subsidiary, features in the Ready-to-Cook category. Merino spokesperson said, “Merino will endeavour to bring resident knowledge of the trade obtained over years, & its application into all facets of Business Activity.”

FCB India group chairman and CEO Rohit Ohri said, “FCB’s new creative mantra – First Create Behaviour, and our new planning protocol – Brand Bedrock, debuted at this pitch. The other debut was that of our new regional leadership team, Debarpita Banerjee (president north & east), Surjo Dutt (national creative director) and John Thangaraj (executive planning director).”

FCB Ulka president north & east Debarpita Banerjee added, “This is an exciting, even though a bit nascent side of the decorative market. This space throws up immense potential and allows fresh thinking, giving us a chance at category creation.”

November 16, 2016
‘Don’t be a spectator!’ says Bausch and Lomb

MUMBAI: Bausch and Lomb, a leading global healthcare company, touches upon an interesting twist in their new campaign crafted by FCB Ulka. The twist of being in close proximity to what one really wants, and yet eventually missing out on them. Hence leaving one a spectator in certain situations, when they could have clearly been an active participant.

Talking to young life enthusiasts, who are out there grabbing opportunities, packing their days and their nights, the Campaign makes this point with wit and humor. Through two situations – a mega sale offer, and a high octane rock show, the idea is brought to life.

Bausch & Lomb managing director India & SAARC Sanjay Bhutani said, “By introducing ‘IConnect’ contact lenses we are targeting at bottom of the pyramid to expand the overall category. Bausch & Lomb brand is a great asset and this campaign would further help to build & take the brand to the next stage.”

Bausch & Lomb commercial director, business unit head, vision care Indranil Chakravarty added, “The contact lens user base is low in India due to various myths and perception which are far from reality. We are trying to expand the category and create awareness.”

FCB Ulka national creative director Surjo Dutt said, “Bausch &Lomb breaking a TV campaign after eight years made the challenge juicier. The objective was very clear – reach out to the youth and bring them into the category. So we created communication based on the simple insight that in today’s world, it doesn’t take more than a second to miss a great opportunity,” he added.

November 8, 2016
‘Don’t be a spectator!’ says Bausch and Lomb

MUMBAI: Bausch and Lomb, a leading global healthcare company, touches upon an interesting twist in their new campaign crafted by FCB Ulka. The twist of being in close proximity to what one really wants, and yet eventually missing out on them. Hence leaving one a spectator in certain situations, when they could have clearly been an active participant.

Talking to young life enthusiasts, who are out there grabbing opportunities, packing their days and their nights, the Campaign makes this point with wit and humor. Through two situations – a mega sale offer, and a high octane rock show, the idea is brought to life.

Bausch & Lomb managing director India & SAARC Sanjay Bhutani said, “By introducing ‘IConnect’ contact lenses we are targeting at bottom of the pyramid to expand the overall category. Bausch & Lomb brand is a great asset and this campaign would further help to build & take the brand to the next stage.”

Bausch & Lomb commercial director, business unit head, vision care Indranil Chakravarty added, “The contact lens user base is low in India due to various myths and perception which are far from reality. We are trying to expand the category and create awareness.”

FCB Ulka national creative director Surjo Dutt said, “Bausch &Lomb breaking a TV campaign after eight years made the challenge juicier. The objective was very clear – reach out to the youth and bring them into the category. So we created communication based on the simple insight that in today’s world, it doesn’t take more than a second to miss a great opportunity,” he added.

November 8, 2016
FCB Ulka wins advertising duties for AVT Premium

MUMBAI: A.V. Thomas & Company has appointed FCB Ulka Bangalore to handle the advertising duties for their flagship brand, AVT Premium.

The win adds to FCB Ulka Bangalore’s portfolio which includes marquee clients like ITC Biscuits & Confectionery and Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting. AVT Premium is the AVT Group’s flagship tea brand, a brand that enjoys leadership status in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. AVT Premium delivers the strongest cup of tea, consistently.

AVT Consumer Products CEO Ravi Sanker said, “FCB Ulka team has shown willingness to go the extra mile to understand our brand, the market and the opportunity in front of us. We appreciate their collaborative approach and are expecting excellent and effective work from them.”

FCB Ulka CEO Nitin Karkare added, “As a company with a strong legacy we are proud to be working with them in ensuring that AVT Premium builds on its leadership status in the market.” FCB Ulka CCO Swati Bhattacharya too shared said, “AVT Premium is a brand we’re very excited to work with. The brand has a strong legacy in the South, and the challenge of building on such a robust foundation is extremely exciting. We look forward to creating some great work on the brand.”

A.V. Thomas & Company Limited is part of the multifaceted AVT Group of Companies founded in 1925 with diversified interest in Plantation, Biotechnology, Leather, Oleoresin, Value Added Spices and Consumer Products in Food and Beverage Category. In the branded packet Tea Market, A.V. Thomas & Co. Ltd. are not only one of the top contenders in the Indian branded packaged tea market, but also the flagship brand AVT Premium is the 2nd largest selling Dust Tea brand in the country.

October 24, 2016
FCB Ulka wins advertising duties for AVT Premium

MUMBAI: A.V. Thomas & Company has appointed FCB Ulka Bangalore to handle the advertising duties for their flagship brand, AVT Premium.

The win adds to FCB Ulka Bangalore’s portfolio which includes marquee clients like ITC Biscuits & Confectionery and Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting. AVT Premium is the AVT Group’s flagship tea brand, a brand that enjoys leadership status in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. AVT Premium delivers the strongest cup of tea, consistently.

AVT Consumer Products CEO Ravi Sanker said, “FCB Ulka team has shown willingness to go the extra mile to understand our brand, the market and the opportunity in front of us. We appreciate their collaborative approach and are expecting excellent and effective work from them.”

FCB Ulka CEO Nitin Karkare added, “As a company with a strong legacy we are proud to be working with them in ensuring that AVT Premium builds on its leadership status in the market.” FCB Ulka CCO Swati Bhattacharya too shared said, “AVT Premium is a brand we’re very excited to work with. The brand has a strong legacy in the South, and the challenge of building on such a robust foundation is extremely exciting. We look forward to creating some great work on the brand.”

A.V. Thomas & Company Limited is part of the multifaceted AVT Group of Companies founded in 1925 with diversified interest in Plantation, Biotechnology, Leather, Oleoresin, Value Added Spices and Consumer Products in Food and Beverage Category. In the branded packet Tea Market, A.V. Thomas & Co. Ltd. are not only one of the top contenders in the Indian branded packaged tea market, but also the flagship brand AVT Premium is the 2nd largest selling Dust Tea brand in the country.

October 24, 2016
Art forms influence advertising: FCB Ulka’s new NCD Mahendra Bhagat

MUMBAI: FCB Ulka Group has appointed Mahendra Bhagat as the national creative director. Bhagat will be based in Bengaluru and will support all FCB Ulka’s south India offices. Mahendra was earlier with JWT Mumbai as the vice president and creative head.

FCB Ulka CEO Nitin Karkare said, “Mahendra is a heady mix of creative, business acumen [he headed an office for a few years] and team building”.

FCB Ulka CCO Swati Bhattacharya said, “By his own admission, Advertising is his first love and he couldn’t stay away from it too long. Mahendra is a powerhouse of talent”.

Speaking on his new role, Bhagat said, “Advertising has always been influenced by other art forms, from cinema, literature, theatre, folk art to paintings, installations etc…in my second innings I would like to bring in some new practices that I followed while exploring art in its pure form”.

In his last assignment, he created some landmark work for brands like Times of India, Kellogs, Rin, Nakshatra Jewelry and Godrej Appliances amongst others. Before JWT, Mahendra has worked in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Delhi with SSC & B, Enterprise, Clarion and Lintas, providing creative partnership to giants like Titan, ITC and Bajaj Auto. He has many national and international awards to his credit including Cannes, Clio, New York Festival, London Festival as well as AME (Advertising & Marketing Effectiveness) and has been on the jury of most prestigious Advertising festivals including the New York Festival.

September 12, 2016
Art forms influence advertising: FCB Ulka’s new NCD Mahendra Bhagat

MUMBAI: FCB Ulka Group has appointed Mahendra Bhagat as the national creative director. Bhagat will be based in Bengaluru and will support all FCB Ulka’s south India offices. Mahendra was earlier with JWT Mumbai as the vice president and creative head.

FCB Ulka CEO Nitin Karkare said, “Mahendra is a heady mix of creative, business acumen [he headed an office for a few years] and team building”.

FCB Ulka CCO Swati Bhattacharya said, “By his own admission, Advertising is his first love and he couldn’t stay away from it too long. Mahendra is a powerhouse of talent”.

Speaking on his new role, Bhagat said, “Advertising has always been influenced by other art forms, from cinema, literature, theatre, folk art to paintings, installations etc…in my second innings I would like to bring in some new practices that I followed while exploring art in its pure form”.

In his last assignment, he created some landmark work for brands like Times of India, Kellogs, Rin, Nakshatra Jewelry and Godrej Appliances amongst others. Before JWT, Mahendra has worked in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Delhi with SSC & B, Enterprise, Clarion and Lintas, providing creative partnership to giants like Titan, ITC and Bajaj Auto. He has many national and international awards to his credit including Cannes, Clio, New York Festival, London Festival as well as AME (Advertising & Marketing Effectiveness) and has been on the jury of most prestigious Advertising festivals including the New York Festival.

September 12, 2016
FCB Ulka appoints Surjo Dutt as national creative director

MUMBAI: FCB Ulka has appointed Surjo Dutt as national creative director. Surjo joins FCB Ulka from Sapient Nitro where he worked as Head of Creative – Delhi.

Surjo played a key role in the most successful year for Sapient Nitro’s advertising business since its’ inception in India. The Delhi office won marquee creative projects for brands like Nestle, British Airways and Philips during his 15-month stint.

The British Airways campaign #fuelledbylove and Nestle’s corporate campaign titled #100andrunning were standout pieces of creative work that not only worked in the marketplace, but also, were highly awarded. Goafest, Kyoorius, APAC brand engagement awards, Hollywood A-list awards, CIDCA, TAMBULI are some of the award shows where these campaigns were recognized.

Prior to this he was with JWT Delhi as Vice President and Executive Creative Director (ECD). He began his career with JWT as a trainee copywriter 17 years ago. In his 17-year stint Surjo worked on a huge variety of brands and categories including pretty much all brands in JWT Delhi.

Some of the brands Surjo worked on included Pepsi, 7UP, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Slice, Tropicana, Frito Lay, Nestle, Airtel, Nokia, GSK, Hero Motocorp, UNICEF, CONGRESS, NOKIA, Hamdard and RADIKAL. He was also a part of JWT’s global High Performance Group for 2 years.

Speaking on Surjo’s new role at FCB Ulka, FCB Ulka CCO Swati Bhattacharya said, “I remember the first time we heard the line ‘cheetah bhi peeta hai’ in JWT. We all knew the new kid on the Pepsi floor was special. Surjo’s omnivorous talent comes with an infectious energy and passion that not just creates great creative work but also strong creative teams. I am absolutely excited to have him partner me in building a bright creative future for FCB India.”

Commenting on Surjo’s appointment, FCB Ulka CEO Nitin Karkare said, “Surjo is a powerhouse of talent. The sheer energy that he brings to every assignment makes him a delight to work with. He is a great people’s person and his teams are always ready to give their best for him. He is a fantastic addition to our creative leadership team and I am sure our clients will benefit from his work”.

Speaking on his new role at FCB Ulka, Dutt said, “FCB Ulka is an agency I have always admired for not just its work but also its core values and culture. And now with true game changers like Rohit and Swati coming in, it’s a wonderful time to be in this agency. I am thrilled to be a part of the team and will do everything I can to write my bit of the success story that is sure to be written.

July 26, 2016
FCB Ulka appoints Surjo Dutt as national creative director

MUMBAI: FCB Ulka has appointed Surjo Dutt as national creative director. Surjo joins FCB Ulka from Sapient Nitro where he worked as Head of Creative – Delhi.

Surjo played a key role in the most successful year for Sapient Nitro’s advertising business since its’ inception in India. The Delhi office won marquee creative projects for brands like Nestle, British Airways and Philips during his 15-month stint.

The British Airways campaign #fuelledbylove and Nestle’s corporate campaign titled #100andrunning were standout pieces of creative work that not only worked in the marketplace, but also, were highly awarded. Goafest, Kyoorius, APAC brand engagement awards, Hollywood A-list awards, CIDCA, TAMBULI are some of the award shows where these campaigns were recognized.

Prior to this he was with JWT Delhi as Vice President and Executive Creative Director (ECD). He began his career with JWT as a trainee copywriter 17 years ago. In his 17-year stint Surjo worked on a huge variety of brands and categories including pretty much all brands in JWT Delhi.

Some of the brands Surjo worked on included Pepsi, 7UP, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Slice, Tropicana, Frito Lay, Nestle, Airtel, Nokia, GSK, Hero Motocorp, UNICEF, CONGRESS, NOKIA, Hamdard and RADIKAL. He was also a part of JWT’s global High Performance Group for 2 years.

Speaking on Surjo’s new role at FCB Ulka, FCB Ulka CCO Swati Bhattacharya said, “I remember the first time we heard the line ‘cheetah bhi peeta hai’ in JWT. We all knew the new kid on the Pepsi floor was special. Surjo’s omnivorous talent comes with an infectious energy and passion that not just creates great creative work but also strong creative teams. I am absolutely excited to have him partner me in building a bright creative future for FCB India.”

Commenting on Surjo’s appointment, FCB Ulka CEO Nitin Karkare said, “Surjo is a powerhouse of talent. The sheer energy that he brings to every assignment makes him a delight to work with. He is a great people’s person and his teams are always ready to give their best for him. He is a fantastic addition to our creative leadership team and I am sure our clients will benefit from his work”.

Speaking on his new role at FCB Ulka, Dutt said, “FCB Ulka is an agency I have always admired for not just its work but also its core values and culture. And now with true game changers like Rohit and Swati coming in, it’s a wonderful time to be in this agency. I am thrilled to be a part of the team and will do everything I can to write my bit of the success story that is sure to be written.

July 26, 2016
FCB Ulka designates John Thangaraj as executive planning director for north

MUMBAI: FCB Ulka Advertising today announced the appointment of John Thangaraj as Executive Planning Director – North. Thangaraj joins FCB Ulka from Mindshare, where he was Head of Strategy for the North. In his 14 year career he has worked across research, marketing, account planning and media at companies like Quantum, Adidas, Rediffusion, Lowe Lintas and GroupM.

Speaking on his new role, John Thangaraj said, “Most people think of FCB as a legacy agency, with a rich heritage of strategic thinking and a strong base of long term clients. Which of course it is. But it’s also an agency that is reinventing itself for today with a strong focus on media neutral, idea out thinking that impacts consumer behavior in multiple ways across multiple contexts. One of my biggest mandates will be to drive this agenda and in Rohit, Suman and Debbie I have the perfect support system in which to do so.”

FCB Ulka vice chairman and chief strategy officer, strategy planning Suman Srivastava said, “Modern marketing is all about integration. While today’s marketing communications landscape is woefully fragmented. As we strive towards providing our clients truly integrated brand solutions, we need people who have experience across diverse fields. That is why John’s experiences fits in so well with us. He has worked on a wide range of brands and categories from the creative agency side as well as the media agency side. He is a truly all round thinker and that is essential for integrated strategies.”

FCB Ulka CEO Nitin Karkare said, “I am looking forward to working with John. He comes in at time when we have a great new team in Delhi with Debbie, Vasudha and Arijit. He will be our key resource in providing a larger strategic and business perspective to our clients through his varied experience across categories. His fresh thinking, enthusiasm and exposure will help us as we device integrated communication and engagement platforms to connect with the new changing consumers.”

Beyond his work, John is an ardent animal lover, spends his free time playing with this two Labrador Retrievers and reading anything he can get his hands on – though with a remarkable bias towards horror, fantasy, sci-fi and comics.

July 4, 2016