Tag: healthcare

  • Sun Pharma’s Revital H salutes the ‘Farzdaar Rozedaar’ this Ramadan

    Sun Pharma’s Revital H salutes the ‘Farzdaar Rozedaar’ this Ramadan

    MUMBAI: Sun Pharma Consumer Healthcare, a division of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, has launched a new campaign for Ramadan, that salutes the Farzdaar Rozedaar.

    In this new campaign conceptualised by Lowe Lintas Mumbai, Revital H shares an ode to those who find the physical strength to fulfil their duties in the holy month of Ramadan.

    Muslims fast the entire duration of Ramadan and fasting is tough, especially for people whose occupation involves intense physical activity. This campaign salutes the determination and faith of the rozedaars across the country.

    Sun Pharma consumer healthcare business head Vidhi Shanghvi said, “Revital H is proud to be the trusted energy partner for the devout rozedaar. The campaign salutes the faith of all rozedaar across the country that allows them to carry on their daily lives while fasting. We are also proud to facilitate a social distanced Zakat for all Muslims, by creating an online platform for donations.”

    Lowe Lintas president Madhu Noorani, said, "When we fast, our energy dips and physical work becomes difficult. In this film, Revital H reinforces the brand’s association with physical energy by celebrating and supporting everyday physical feats of people who keep going tirelessly without letting their work and everyday activities getting affected.”

    Another core principle of Islam is helping others in need and this is heightened during Ramadan as charity lies at the heart of the holy month. In view of the resurgence of the pandemic and lockdowns announced across the country, Revital H wanted to make it easier for Muslims to perform Zakat (charitable giving). Revital H has created an online platform where people can contribute by creating their own Iftar Thali and donate it at a click of a button on www.revitaldonateaplate.com

  • Concept Public Relations bags the PR mandate of Epigamia

    Concept Public Relations bags the PR mandate of Epigamia

    Mumbai: Concept Public Relations India (part of the Concept Communications Group), has recently bagged the communications mandate for Epigamia after a competitive, multi-agency pitch contested by the top public relations agencies in India. The brand will be managed from the Mumbai (Head Office) of the agency. Concept will be responsible for handling media relations, strategic communications and brand advisory services for the brand.

    Commenting on the partnership, Siddarth Menon, Chief Marketing Officer, Drums Food International Pvt. Ltd. (Epigamia) said, “We are super kicked to have Concept PR partner us in our PR and Communication mandates. We look forward to leaning on their experience as we continue to increase our brand and geographic footprint”

    On winning the mandate, Ashish Jalan, Director & CEO, Concept Public Relations added, “Epigamia is India’s leading branded fresh FMCG brand and we are truly honored to have been awarded this immense responsibility. Our primary objective will be to develop a compelling communications narrative and advise the brand in navigating this new age of exponential change, new age consumers and increase its brand resonance through the various communications channels available. Concept has always been at the forefront of ideation and we are happy that Epigamia has seen this in our thinking.”

    The new client will help Concept Public Relations further augment its diverse client portfolio which spans across sectors such as Healthcare, BFSI, Auto, Lifestyle, Technology, Real Estate, Entertainment and Government. With experience in various verticals, enhanced emphasis on quality deliverables through innovative planning and execution successful campaigns, the agency envisions being one of the most reputed agencies in India in the coming years. 

  • CNBC-TV18 announces the 8th edition of the india healthcare and wellness awards

    CNBC-TV18 announces the 8th edition of the india healthcare and wellness awards

    MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18, India’s leading English business news channel along with ICICI Lombard, announces the 8th edition of the‘Indian Healthcare and Wellness Awards.’ The awards will acknowledge and felicitate the best of medical and wellness service providers in the industry.  The event will also serve as a platform that brings together leaders from private and government organizations, policy makers, dignitaries from sector affiliates as well as some of the most respected names from the healthcare fraternity. The innovators, change-makers and pioneers in the healthcare and medical community will be applauded for their contributions. The 2018 edition of the event is scheduled to take place on 21st June at The Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.

    Magnifying the legacy of the ‘Indian Healthcare and Wellness Awards,’ the 8th edition of the ceremony will also recognize and celebrate high-achievers in the wellness segment.With over 3,000 hospitals sending in their nominations this year, the popularity and the credibility of the awards in the sector can be adjudged by the sheer volume and high participation. In addition to the luminaries and dignitaries gracing the event, the awards will also host a prestigious jury panel comprising top names in the sector.

    India’s leading market research agency, IMRB has joined hands with the property as the knowledge partner. Through their expertise as well as extensive field work carried-out in keeping with scientific methodology that captures consumers’ ratings and doctors’ ratings,leading names for the jury panel have been shortlisted. The esteemed jury comprises members such as, Mr. Kewal Handa, Chairman, Medybiz Pharma; Mr DG Shah, Secretary General, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance; Mr A Vaidheesh, MD & VP, South Asia, GSK Pharmaceutical; and Dr Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman & Medical Director, Manipal Health Enterprise. The 8th edition of the awards will also be graced by a special invitee – Dr. Daniel Kraft, MD, Faculty Chair of Medicine & Neuroscience, Singularity University & Founder and Chair Exponential Medicine, San Francisco, USA, A new category under the wellness segment has been added this year and the jury members for it include Mr. Ryan Fernando, Chief Nutritionist, QUA Nutrition; Ms Pooja Makhija, Nutritionist; Dr. Shikha Sharma, Nutritionist; and Ms. Leena Mogre, Nutritionist. 

    Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Joy Chakraborthy from CNBC-TV18 says, “With each edition of the ‘Indian healthcare and Wellness Awards’ we hope to recognise and felicitate the change-makers and innovators of the medical as well as healthcare community. The industry’s growth can be attributed to the visionaries who have brought about revolutionary changes and gone beyond the conventions of general healthcare and medical facilities. And with the awards we hope to provide a platform for these influential change-makers to be acknowledged for their efforts towards the growth of the industry. We are also excited to share that this year’s award categories will cover Centre of Excellence, General Service, Tertiary Care Hospitals and their work, which will be recognized under the wellness segment.”

  • Guest Column: Tech trends & their ability to change the game in 2018

    Guest Column: Tech trends & their ability to change the game in 2018

    Whether you’re a fan of technology or merely sifting through the massive puddle of everyday innovations, you can’t help but wonder at the developments that lie in the future. The world we live in has changed from “is it possible” to “how better can it get” with smartphones and technology changing the way consumers purchase and utilise services.

    Although several e-commerce companies were successful in coping up with the changes in tech trends in 2017, it’s now time to look ahead and strategise to tackle the upcoming challenges of 2018.

    Here are some of the key trends in the e-commerce and technology space that might be a game changer in 2018:

    Cryptocurrencies and blockchain

    The use of cryptography in currencies to create alternative digital assets is the latest trend everyone is talking about and it would be interesting to see how it changes the scenario of asset development in 2018. Bitcoin, being the most notable crypto currency, has become a global phenomenon but at the same time a lot of people are still trying to understand its impact better. 2018 could focus on the creation of the next level of software and products based on the concept of blockchain across various industries, including cybersecurity, healthcare, financial services and more for a larger impact across the globe.

    Interactive content

    In 2018, too, brands need to continue to dive into creative storytelling to drive conversions and differentiate. With Facebook’s recent announcement of prioritising friends over publishers, brands are more likely to adopt interesting content strategies that drive shareability to stay competitive. While original content is the key, curated content in the forms of recommendations, reviews and expert opinions along with outstanding video content will make the audience come back.

    Improved and better use of artificial intelligence (AI)

    In 2018, use of machine learning and artificial intelligence is expected to broaden horizons and move ahead of just automating our daily activities. The use of AI for personal interaction, self-perception and brain simulation and understanding and predicting consumer behaviour better could be one of the biggest trends of 2018. It would be interesting to see how many leading digital brands leverage the power of machine learning to unlock its potential.

    Voice search and personalisation

    It has been reported that approximately 40 per cent of millennials have used a voice assistant prior to making a purchase. Furthermore, with precise utilisation of the voice search feature with developed preference for local languages and accents, consumers and ecommerce retailers both are bound to reap its benefits this year. The well-informed user of 2018 need not be taught about what is right and what is wrong. The changing trends rather induce the brands to focus on personalised experiences instead. Helping the users to do the same things in a better manner and easing the reach of what users want is what would define the trend of customisation in 2018.

    The author is the CEO of Gadgets 360. The views expressed are personal and Indiantelevision.com may not subscribe to them.

  • Grey Group wins Global Healthcare Agency of the Year at the New York Festivals’ Global Awards

    Grey Group wins Global Healthcare Agency of the Year at the New York Festivals’ Global Awards

    MUMBAI: This year’s New York Festivals’ Global Awards saw Grey Group Singapore sweep the healthcare awards including clinching the prestigious Grand Global award, five Global awards and three finalist certificates.

    The ‘MOVE – Human Calligraphy’ (GSK – Panadol Joint) has taken top honours with the Grand Global Award and two Global Awards.

    The award-winning “Water-Eye Performance” bagged two Global Awards for its innovative work on the anti-irritant and moisturising qualities of Eye-Mo (GSK).

     

    ‘A Moment of Beauty’ (GSK – Eye-Mo) was recognised with a Global Award and two Finalist Certificates, in addition, the team also brought home a Final Certificate for the ‘Pain Poems’ (GSK Panadol Extra Advance) campaign.

    Grey Group Asia Pacific chairman & CEO Nirvik Singh said, “The Global Awards recognises our creative strength and ranks us at the top of healthcare creativity. With an evolving healthcare and wellness industry, we are constantly working in tandem to produce ground-breaking work along with successful business results for our clients.”

     

    “To win at such a prestigious global awards festival is very gratifying. It is the effort and hard work of the team as well as the clients’ support that has culminated in Grey Group Singapore being named Global Agency of the Year. We are ecstatic with this news,” added Grey Group Singapore CEO Subbaraju Alluri..

    “What a great honour to receive this global recognition that places us at the very top. A position none of us dreamt to hold in our very first year of operations as new global hub for the key client GSK. To have reached this in such a short time is a true testament to a great team that has come together in Singapore to deliver nothing but the best. And it is a testament to our clients who share a spirit of making things happen,” said (GSK) executive creative director Till Hohmann.

    These wins follow the prestigious 2014 Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity where Grey Group was the most-awarded agency in the healthcare category.

     

  • Fortis brings ‘Mumbai ki Dhadkan’ on World Heart Day

    Fortis brings ‘Mumbai ki Dhadkan’ on World Heart Day

    MUMBAI: Fortis Healthcare Limited (Fortis), one of India’s largest private healthcare chains, dedicated the anthem Mumbai Ki Dhadkan, to the spirit of the Mumbaikars in tackling heart disease. The anthem has been specially created for Fortis by renowned singer-composer and guitarist Lesle Lewis on the occasion of World Heart day.

    Mumbai ki Dhadkan – urges people to adopt a healthier lifestyle for a trouble free heart. The anthem will be promoted in Mumbai through several platforms and will be available for download on the microsite – www.mumbaikidhadkan.in. It will also be accessible on Saavn, YouTube and Facebook. In addition, Mumbai Ki Dhadkan CD’s will also be distributed free in colleges, gyms and clubs.

    Fortis will organise a ‘World Heart Concert’ on 29 September on the occasion of the World Heart Day. Lesle Lewis will perform the Anthem live at the MMRDA grounds. Along with Lesle, 10-12 youth bands will also render their own compositions in support of the initiative. The youth bands are being chosen from college-wide promotions that Fortis is currently organising.

    Fortis Healthcare regional director – east and west Varun Khanna said, “Music holds a special place in the hearts of people. We hope our musical anthem will serve as a powerful reminder for everyone to wake up to a healthy heart every day of the week. Using youth as the core of our initiative and with the help of colleges in Mumbai, we will hold awareness programs, conduct CPR training sessions and free cardiac check-up camps at all Fortis hospitals in Mumbai and Rotary Clubs over the next month. We hope our initiatives will not only motivate people to live a healthy lifestyle but will also equip them to handle emergency situations to save valuable lives.”

    Notably, studies show that people though aware of heart attack as a deadly disease end up ignoring early diagnoses. More than 80 per cent of heart attacks turn fatal because patients do not receive immediate attention following visible signs of a heart attack. This raises the importance of medical help within the “Golden Hour” or the crucial sixty minutes following the first symptom that an attack is in progress.
    Lesle Lewis said, “The connection between music and the heart is eternal. It gave me great pleasure to create the music that hopefully will make people listen to their hearts. I hope this unique initiative by Fortis Hospitals will strike the right chord with Mumbaikars in this drive to promote a healthy heart.”

  • WPP arms foray into content globally, healthcare in India

    MUMBAI: Ad agencies are making forays into new areas in a bid to increase revenues. The leader WPP and its arms have taken the lead. Globally, JWT has already entered the content business and producing shows for television.

    Closer home, WPP’s Sudler & Hennessey, one of the leading global healthcare communications firm, has launched its operations in India in lieu for the forthcoming WTO (World Trade Organisation) norms which will change the name of the marketing and communication game for India’s pharmaceutical companies.

    Glossy men’s magazine Gear and ad agency J Walter Thompson are teaming up to produce pop culture TV programming.
    The first project is a half-hour music series called Conversations which will be hosted by Gear editor in chief Bob Guccione Jr. Guccione founded Spin magazine in the ’80s and still has many contacts with musicians. There is no word yet on where the show will run.

    The crossover from magazines to TV and film has become an increasingly popular trend. From CosmoGirl to Outdoor Life, magazines have been lending their names to TV programs to expand revenue streams and to expand brand awareness. Leading men’s magazine Maxim recently inked a deal to produce movies.

    Meanwhile, WPP’s Sudler & Hennessey (S&H) has entered the Indian market through 50:50 tie-up with Rediffusion DY&R. The JV firm will offer communication services for the healthcare segment. Formed nearly 60 years ago, S&H has a presence in more than 17 countries with an annualised billings of over $900 million. The group boasts of several global clients such as Glaxo Smithkline, Pfizer, J&J, Novartis, Roche – all of which have a presence in India.

    S&H will have two divisions – S&H Communications and Intramed. The first division will focus on OTC (over the counter) and prescription brands whereas Intramed will develop educational and awareness programmes. The various services on offer include brand positioning, medical education and communication, professional marketing and promotion, consultative assessment, consumer marketing and promotion, corporate brand identity, package design and market research.
    The unorganised sector comprises of a major chunk of the Indian healthcare segment and the absence of inadequate laws (related to patents) add to the woes of the organised players. S&H will offer a viable alternative to companies who wish to communicate and educate the consumers. S&H has also developed models to enable pharma companies to work with doctors and directly with consumers.

  • Hinduja TMT announces Q3 results

    MUMBAI: Hinduja TMT Limited (HTMT), at its Board Meeting held today, announced its results for the third quarter ended 31st December, 2006.

    HTMT’s total income for the quarter increased year-on-year from Rs. 82.42 crores to Rs. 85.23 crores. The Net Profit for the quarter went up by 68% from Rs 11.07 crs to Rs 18.56 crs. Profit from ITES/BPO operations showed improvement y-o-y and rose by 40% from Rs. 7.04 crores to Rs 10.10 crores, because of continuing efforts on cost control initiatives carried out by the management.

    HTMT globally offers outsourcing solutions in leading verticals viz. Insurance, Healthcare, Telecom, Consumer Electronics. It has a strong 60+ client base served out of 17 centres in 7 countries and employs 9,000 employees worldwide.

    With its new delivery centre in Mysore opened recently, HTMT now has presence in 5 cities in India, apart from 12 internationally viz. 6 in USA, 2 in Canada, 1 each in UK, Europe, Manila and Mauritius, Partha Sarkar, CEO of HTMT said “We are entering exciting times, as the BPO space is undergoing a huge transformation. KPO offers companies like us the opportunity to grow exponentially riding on the back of strong processes and high quality service while consistently delivering Customer Delight. HTMT is on the lookout to acquire capabilities in new areas like F & A, Human Resource Outsourcing, Mortgage, Retail, Travel and Hospitality etc. in the USA-UK market. The Company continues to look out for good opportunities in companies that have developed niche capabilities in new service lines.”