Tag: MediaCom India

  • MediaCom wins media mandate for Aqualite

    Mumbai: MediaCom India, a GroupM media agency has been awarded the media mandate for Aqualite, manufacturer of men’s and women’s footwear.

    The mandate was bagged after a multi-agency pitch and will be serviced out of MediaCom’s Gurgaon office. The media duties include media strategy, planning, buying and implementation for TV, OOH, Activation, Cinema et al.

    Aqualite director marketing Avichal Gupta said, “We are happy to team up with MediaCom as our media partner as the agency brings the quality of experience and execution with them. For Aqualite, we always look for a partner who can understand and resonate with the brand as well as understand our consumer offerings and we saw this in the team and the work they put forward. We are confident that MediaCom will be able to develop a robust strategy for our media planning and buying to add impetus to all our marketing initiatives and help us be the best for our consumers. We look forward to working with them.”

     MediaCom South Asia CEO Navin Khemka said, “We, at MediaCom are very excited and proud to partner with a brand like Aqualite – an organic homegrown start-up which became one of India’s largest footwear companies through the years. Their dedication to providing their customers with multiple product choices and staying rooted in their objective has driven them to become one of the market leaders. We understand how Aqualite is committed to its consumers. Similarly, we want to be committed to deriving a very focused consumer-driven 360-degree media approach across all media platforms and help the brand reach their business goals.”

  • Mediacom wins media mandate for Ozone Overseas

    MUMBAI: MediaCom India, a GroupM media agency, has bagged the media mandate of Ozone Overseas, an integral part of Ozone Enterprise group that offers Architectural Hardware solutions.

    The mandate was awarded after a multi-agency pitch and will be handled out of MediaCom’s Gurgaon office. The media duties include full planning and buying across all media platforms.

    Ozone Overseas director Alok Aggarwal said, “We believe that security and hardware as a category has always been around us. At Ozone, we are always looking at creating a brand that is more consumer-centric. We are happy to have MediaCom as our agency partner because of their enthusiasm towards our vision and purpose and their years of expertise in this industry, we hope together we can find solutions to all the requirements.”

    Established in 1999, Ozone Overseas has expanded its business expertise in the fields of Architectural Hardware, Urban Street Furniture, and Digital Safes and Locks and has a global presence across 21 countries, four R&D centres, and four modern manufacturing facilities.

    MediaCom South Asia chief executive officer Navin Khemka said, “Security is a growing category and Ozone Overseas is one of the largest players in the security locks category and has a strong presence in India. We are excited to partner with Ozone Overseas in their journey. Our effective media solutions and digital-first approach will complement the strong strategy, planning, and buying to further strengthen the integrated media solutions. We look forward to delivering strong business outcomes for them.”

  • GroupM acquires controlling interest in MediaCom India

    GroupM acquires controlling interest in MediaCom India

    MUMBAI: WPP’s GroupM, the world’s leading global media investment group, yesterday announced it will be acquiring a majority stake in MediaCom India, a joint venture between GroupM India and Sam Balsara, the principal shareholder of the Madison Media group. While MediaCom India will continue operating as an independent brand, the agency will have the advantage of access to GroupM’s global infrastructure.

    This acquisition continues WPP’s strategy of investing in fast growth markets, new media and digital.

    “The majority acquisition of MediaCom in India represents a significant evolution in one of the world’s fastest growing economies. As India becomes a very attractive business hub for global clients, we are confident our talented team in India will deliver exemplary growth and results for all stakeholders,” MediaCom Worldwide CEO Stephen Allan.

    Speaking on the acquisition, GroupM South Asia CEO CVL Srinivas said, “MediaCom India has won several prestigious clients, developed a strong digital presence and has delivered award-winning campaigns for clients. As a network, we have taken giant strides globally and in India towards a more Data and Tech-led core to our business. MediaCom India can harness our world-class media infrastructure to provide more value to its clients and people.”

    Founded in 2007, MediaCom India became a joint venture in 2008. Over the last eight years, MediaCom India has established itself as one of the top 5 media agencies in the market in terms of market share (source: RECMA ratings 2015). In 2016, WARC ranked MediaCom India’s Mumbai office as one of the top 10 media agencies in the world based on performance in effectiveness and strategy impact for its clients.

    The Content + Connection agency, MediaCom India, delivers not just individual channel efficiencies but also connected communications system effectiveness by developing and optimising all content –as the fuel that drives high-performing systems. Furthermore, the India team has adapted the ‘People First’ philosophy very well from its global parent, resulting in the lowest attrition rate in the media industry. The agency has consistently won all major awards, both global and local including M&M, Spikes Asia, FOM Asia as well as The Global Awards, EMVIEs, ABBYs, etc.

  • GroupM acquires controlling interest in MediaCom India

    GroupM acquires controlling interest in MediaCom India

    MUMBAI: WPP’s GroupM, the world’s leading global media investment group, yesterday announced it will be acquiring a majority stake in MediaCom India, a joint venture between GroupM India and Sam Balsara, the principal shareholder of the Madison Media group. While MediaCom India will continue operating as an independent brand, the agency will have the advantage of access to GroupM’s global infrastructure.

    This acquisition continues WPP’s strategy of investing in fast growth markets, new media and digital.

    “The majority acquisition of MediaCom in India represents a significant evolution in one of the world’s fastest growing economies. As India becomes a very attractive business hub for global clients, we are confident our talented team in India will deliver exemplary growth and results for all stakeholders,” MediaCom Worldwide CEO Stephen Allan.

    Speaking on the acquisition, GroupM South Asia CEO CVL Srinivas said, “MediaCom India has won several prestigious clients, developed a strong digital presence and has delivered award-winning campaigns for clients. As a network, we have taken giant strides globally and in India towards a more Data and Tech-led core to our business. MediaCom India can harness our world-class media infrastructure to provide more value to its clients and people.”

    Founded in 2007, MediaCom India became a joint venture in 2008. Over the last eight years, MediaCom India has established itself as one of the top 5 media agencies in the market in terms of market share (source: RECMA ratings 2015). In 2016, WARC ranked MediaCom India’s Mumbai office as one of the top 10 media agencies in the world based on performance in effectiveness and strategy impact for its clients.

    The Content + Connection agency, MediaCom India, delivers not just individual channel efficiencies but also connected communications system effectiveness by developing and optimising all content –as the fuel that drives high-performing systems. Furthermore, the India team has adapted the ‘People First’ philosophy very well from its global parent, resulting in the lowest attrition rate in the media industry. The agency has consistently won all major awards, both global and local including M&M, Spikes Asia, FOM Asia as well as The Global Awards, EMVIEs, ABBYs, etc.