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  • Piyush Pandey to take charge as Ogilvy global CCO

    Piyush Pandey to take charge as Ogilvy global CCO

    MUMBAI: Advertising Company Ogilvy has announced that chairman of Ogilvy India, Piyush Pandey will be promoted to the role of worldwide chief creative officer. He will be replacing Tham Khai Meng who was discharged in July. Pandey’s role will commence from 1 January 2019.

    Pandey will also hold on to his responsibilities as the chairman of Ogilvy India and will remain based in Mumbai. From next year he will be working in cooperation with Ogilvy’s global chief executive John Seifert and will look after the creative standards at the company.

    Ogilvy also announced that it will expand its Worldwide Creative Council from 12 members to 20; the 20 members—of which half will be comprised of female creative leaders—will be announced in January of 2019. At last year’s Cannes Lions, Ogilvy announced its commitment (in partnership with the 3% Movement) to recruit 20 senior women in creative globally by 2020.

    Ogilvy Worldwide chief executive John Seifert said, “We could not be more thrilled that Piyush will be serving as our chief creative officer, worldwide and my creative partner.  Piyush is a true industry icon who is uniquely suited to lead our global creative efforts. Creativity has and will always be at the heart of the Ogilvy brand and culture. Piyush is the perfect leader to shepherd that legacy as we continue to focus on making brands matter as the leading creative network in the world.”

    Seifert told Campaign India that he had considered both internal and external candidates for the global creative role. He said, “I wanted someone who would be a real partner to me and who would be true to the creative spirit of our founder David Ogilvy, But it was very clear that Piyush was the right candidate for the role.”

    Seifert continued, “Piyush is deeply rooted in society and culture and the humanness of our world. He’s also someone who doesn’t look backwards, only forwards, and who is enthusiastic, excited and humble. He’s someone everyone can be inspired by.”

    Seifert believes that his working partnership with Pandey would become a model for Ogilvy offices around the world, as he said, “To date, we hadn’t really galvanised our network to ensure creativity is the lifeblood of everything we do, Piyush will now help me drive that.”

    Meanwhile, Ogilvy US CCO Joe Sciarotta has been appointed as deputy chief creative officer, worldwide and will report to Pandey and Seifert.

  • Allen Solly launches ‘Open Work Culture’ campaign

    Allen Solly launches ‘Open Work Culture’ campaign

    MUMBAI: Allen Solly launched its latest campaign by the name of ‘Open Work Culture’, recognising the importance of an employee friendly work environment in line with the brand philosophy of ‘Cool Work Wear’.

    Conceptualised by Ogilvy, the campaign highlights new age working principles like using environmental friendly commutes, bringing pets to workplace, taking time off work, comfortable work spaces that encourage employees to pursue hobbies. The campaign launched with a TVC talking about pet friendly workplaces and followed it with the celebration of cool commutes to work.

    Speaking about the campaign, Ogilvy senior CD Varun Katyal mentioned, “In the past, Allen Solly has redefined work wear. Carrying forward the same thought process, we cracked an idea that'll resonate with the workplace of the future and that's how #OpenWorkCulture was conceived. Now to launch this in cinema, we wowed our audience by making them experience an ad film rather than just watch it on the big screen. And that's what made it sticky and unforgettable."

    Allen Solly COO Anil S Kumar said, “Allen Solly’s Open work culture is a fashionable and functional take on the new age work environment and needs. With the new age audience, it is important to connect with them and create a memorable and charming experience. This activation is another experiment in that direction wherein we celebrate the 'open work culture' with a Cinematic flair.”

    Allen Solly also did an interesting site campaign at Phoenix Market City, Bangalore, promoting cool commutes to work. A guy came cycling into the theatre, just when the interval lights went on, and left the audience surprised. Once the stunt was over, the emcee took over and asked the audience if they cycled to work – keeping the philosophy of the campaign in sync. The viewers were also given free vouchers.

  • Courtyard By Marriott reveals new positioning

    Courtyard By Marriott reveals new positioning

    MUMBAI: Hospitality company Marriott International has  given one of its key brands – Courtyard by Marriott – an updated logo and look. On the occassion, the company has also launched a new ad film that reflects its new positioning focussing on what success means to its next generation of guests.

    Created by Ogilvy  Mumbai, the campaign revolves around a day in the life of Garima Avtar – one of India’s top female rally drivers. It merges her stint on the track with her stay in the hotel seamlessly and reveals how the brand supports the champion in her passion for rally racing.

    Ogilvy Mumbai group creative director Burzin Mehta said, “Speaking to one’s audience for the very first time is never easy. And this campaign was no different. But what stood out in this brief was the absolute synergy between the brand and its audience.”

    He adds, “The spot, aptly titled Driven, tells the story of a real trailblazer – a female champion in a male-dominated sport. Unlike lots of hospitality advertising, this one’s not so much about rooms and restaurants as much as it is about mirroring the attitude of the consumer. And we’ve seamlessly merged two very different aspects of Garima’s life, to tell that story.”

    Marriott International Asia Pacific vice president – brand and marketing Mike Fulkerson said, “The evolution of the Courtyard brand reflects the changing mindset of Courtyard’s “next generation of guests” –  trailblazers who have a different perception of success (it’s not just about climbing the career ladder, but more about chasing their personal and professional passions, and collecting experiences). The spot is an articulation of our shared belief system – the passion that drives you as a person, is the passion that drives us as a brand.”

    Debuting with a video spot on CNBCTV18.com’s new digital series ‘Disruptors’ (of which Courtyard by Marriott is also a sponsor), the video will also run across other digital advertising platforms and the brand’s social media channels.

  • PennyWise gets ISO 27001:2013 Certification

    PennyWise gets ISO 27001:2013 Certification

    MUMBAI: PennyWise Solutions, an Ogilvy Group company that helps global brands accelerate their digital transformation initiatives across digital experience and commerce platforms, has announced that it has achieved ISO 27001:2013 certification.

    This ISO 27001 certification from TUV Nord, an accredited certification body based in Germany, involves rigorous assessment as well ongoing reviews to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in information security processes.

    PennyWise CEO Anand Morzaria said, “Brands across the world including those in India are extremely and rightfully concerned about protecting the confidentiality of their data and that belonging to their customers. At PennyWise, we are steadfast in our commitment towards ensuring the confidentiality and security of the data assets managed by us and we will continue to invest in systems and processes around data security.”

    The ISO 27001:2013 certification emphasises the design and enforcement of a comprehensive set of security controls that protect data assets across the organisation. As an internationally recognised standard that defines the requirements of an Information Security Management System (ISMS), this certification affirms PennyWise’s commitment towards the implementation of best practices in information security processes.

  • Chumbak launches first brand campaign with Ogilvy

    Chumbak launches first brand campaign with Ogilvy

    MUMBAI:  Chumbak, a souvenir brand, has planned to come up with its first campaign with an aim to introduce the multi-faceted Chumbak and what it stands for to the consumers.

    The brand campaign comprises a digital film and outdoor campaign and it has been conceptualised by Ogilvy Bangalore.

    Ogilvy south chief creative officer Mahesh Gharat said, “Chumbak is a brand that offers a range of colourful and unique products for young women. These products make women stand out and be unique in their own way. This led us to the insight that there’s something unique about every woman – a little quirk or a special charm in their character. It’s these small acts of impulse or free-spiritedness that we celebrate in the brand film.

    "Chumbak is all about a little splash of colour or a pop of quirk that it adds to your home or ensemble. Here, we’re telling the stories of many women, who might seem ordinary at first glance but carry with them a little, unique quirk. Chumbak’s brand philosophy and product offering complements and completes this special quirk."

    Chumbak CEO Vivek Prabhakar said, “The brand film is a culmination of us creating a defined story for our community and new consumers waking up to us. From narrating our brand ethos to our product story, the idea was to create something fresh and full of energy which is what the brand is today. We believe the film will surely get the ball rolling on the growth story around the brand with us expanding our online presence and taking up our store count to over 75 stores in the next year.”

  • Perfetti Van Melle India launches Center Fresh Mints

    Perfetti Van Melle India launches Center Fresh Mints

    MUMBAI: Perfetti Van Melle India has launched Center Fresh Mints, a new offering by the Center Fresh brand in the mint candy segment.

    This new offering will provide the benefit of ‘Instant Fresh Breath’ with 3-layers of sugar free mints available in a stylish pocket friendly pack. Center Fresh Mints will be available in peppermint flavour and strawberry mint at a price point of Rs 10.

    Perfetti Van Melle India managing director Rajesh Ramakrishnan said, “We see tremendous opportunity for growth with relevant extensions in the fresh breath needed space. I am confident that this launch will strengthen the position of Center Fresh brand in India and help extend its equity to higher price points.”

    Perfetti Van Melle India director-marketing Rohit Kapoor said, “We wanted to introduce a truly innovative mint offering under Center Fresh in India specially approaching 2019 when the brand shall be completing 25 years milestone. It’s the first extension of the brand in non-gum segment. Globally we have seen powermints as a category gaining a lot of traction and we would like to develop the category further in India with the launch of Centerfresh Mints.”

    The launch is supported with campaign on TV, extensively on digital medium and visibility tools for retail & modern trade.

    Commenting on the campaign, Ogilvy executive creative director Anurag Agnihotri said, “The launch campaign for Center Fresh Mints highlights various relatable situations in the lives of today’s youth when you would need instant fresh breath. We have tried to capture these occasions through a hummable, memorable music track.”

    Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt Ltd (PVMI) started operations in India in 1994. The company at present has a diverse portfolio of brands across segments (i.e. candies, jellies, gums & chewies) which it sells through various channels across the country. PVMI is a fully owned subsidiary of the global confectionary conglomerate Perfetti Van Melle, headquartered in Amsterdam.

  • This Diwali Vodafone says, #LookUp

    This Diwali Vodafone says, #LookUp

    MUMBAI: From meeting family members, shopping for colourful lanterns and new clothes, enjoying homemade sweets, to shopping online, exchanging greetings on mobile, share update on social media, get gifts delivered on our doorsteps – Diwali celebrations have changed over the years, losing some of its familial togetherness to the easy lure of the digital world. Identifying the need for people to connect and have real conversations, Vodafone is again encouraging us to #LookUp and this time around, celebrate Diwali with our families, by keeping down our devices.

    Vodafone has launched a heart-warming video under its successful #LookUp campaign, urging viewers to celebrate Diwali with each other rather than with devices.

    The film brings out the changing nature of Diwali celebrations seen through the eyes of a kid. It shows the contrast between how Diwali was celebrated traditionally by the child’s father with lots of love and warmth and how it is perhaps celebrated presently. With its stark difference, the film shows how technology sometimes takes over and people lose out on the connections that really matter.

    Vodafone India EVP marketing Siddharth Banerjee says, “In the hyper-connected world, Vodafone again reiterates the need for real conversations, especially on occasions and festivals. Our #LookUp campaign has resonated well with our audience-generating online and offline talkability and driving up brand preference for Vodafone. Hence, after delighting our audiences on Valentine’s Day / Father’s Day and Friendship Day with #LookUp messages, this time around, we are extending our #LookUp philosophy to Diwali encouraging viewers to celebrate with family and friends in essence, the connections that really matter.”

    Ogilvy executive creative director Kiran Anthony adds, “In this film we see a modern family through the eyes of a child who while excited to read his dad’s essay on Diwali, sees the family around him in complete contrast. Our endeavour is to remind people that while phones do play an integral part in our daily lives, it is perfectly fine to put them aside during those special occasions & celebrate with your loved ones.”

  • ICICI Bank to promote online security through new campaign

    ICICI Bank to promote online security through new campaign

    MUMBAI: ICICI Bank’s latest multimedia campaign addresses some of the key concerns of customers who use credit cards.

    The campaign includes a set of three TVCs, showcases the ‘Manage Cards’ which is a first-in-the-industry feature, introduced to the bank’s mobile banking platform – iMobile. The feature for credit cards, gives customers the power to control the security of their cards right from their own phones at just the flick of a button, 24×7.

    The three TVCs featuring Kalki Koechlin, Manoj Pahwa and Kunal Roy Kapoor, take a humorous road towards addressing the safety concerns of the consumers and are designed to instil a sense of self-security in their minds by showcasing them the strength of the ‘Manage Cards’ feature.

    Each of the three TVCs cater to one of each features viz. ‘temporary block / unblock card’, ‘block / unblock online transactions’, ‘block / unblock international transactions’.

    Ogilvy senior ECD Zenobia Pithawalla says, “Even though we use humour and exaggeration, we have still kept the communication extremely relatable, for people who are hesitant to use credit cards, owing to the fears associated with them. So when they see the ads, they are actually reassured of ICICI Bank's commitment to the security of their transactions.”

    Ogilvy senior vice president Walter Noronha adds, “In today's booming retail market, our customers are truly enthused and excited about shopping, on-line and offline, be it India or abroad. However the fear of fraud during an on-line transaction or a card being misplaced always beckons. Our campaign aims at helping customers to enjoy while ICICI will take care of their fears via their technology platform.”

    Ogilvy has been producing iconic, culture-changing marketing campaigns since the day its founder David Ogilvy opened up shop in 1948. The company creates experiences, design and communications that shape every aspect of a brand’s needs through six core capabilities: Brand Strategy, Advertising, Customer Engagement and Commerce, PR and Influence, Digital Transformation, and Partnerships.

  • Initiative appoints Alok Sinha as chief strategy officer

    Initiative appoints Alok Sinha as chief strategy officer

    MUMBAI: IPG Mediabrands has appointed Alok Sinha as chief strategy officer in line with the agency’s transformational vision merging legacy with new-age dynamism.

    In his new role, Sinha will be driving Initiative’s strategic planning nationally and will be working collaboratively with all clients of the agency, including Amazon, Reckitt Benckiser, Bajaj Auto, Dish TV, Too Yumm, Anchor Electricals, and Carlsberg, to name a few.

    Sinha moves from Ogilvy & Mather, where he headed strategy for the northern region as president – planning. 

    “Alok comes with multifaceted experience which is rare to find – research, consumer insight, tools, media strategy and account planning in a creative agency. His coming on board is a demonstration of our commitment to raising Initiative’s strategy, tools and product to a whole new level. I am delighted to have him on board,” says IPG Mediabrands CEO Shashi Sinha. 

    Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Physics and an MBA in Marketing, Sinha began his career as a trainee with Lintas (now Lowe) in Mumbai with its research wing, Pathfinders. He then moved to the Gallup Organisation, where he managed to transform its smallest revenue client into its biggest.

    Seeking a more well-rounded exposure, Sinha then moved to the creative side and joined Ogilvy & Mather as a planner, where he worked on brands like IBM, Unilever and Vodafone. His stint in Ogilvy was followed by a long period in media agencies, including Carat and Mindshare, in multiple roles ranging from communication planning & business development to strategy and tools and process both in India and the Asia Pacific region.

    Talking about his association with Initiative, he said, “I am back to Media where my heart belongs. Initiative is in a process of transformation and I am thrilled to be part of this change.”

  • Ajay Gahlaut resigns from Ogilvy India

    Ajay Gahlaut resigns from Ogilvy India

    MUMBAI: Ajay Gahlaut, the deputy CCO of Ogilvy India and CCO of Ogilvy North has resigned from the company. 

    Gahlaut leaves Ogilvy to pursue his own interests.

    He first joined Ogilvy in 2001 and was with Ogilvy until 2005.  He then rejoined Ogilvy in November 2007 and between his first term and the second, he has spent a good part of his career with Ogilvy.  In the last ten years, Gahlaut has worked to help build brands such as Pernod Ricard, BMW, KFC, Taco Bell, Dabur, Perfetti Van Melle, Mother Dairy, Pizza Hut,  Sprite, Best Foods, HT Mint, Philips, to name a few.

    Ogilvy India group CCO and vice chairman Sonal Dabral says, “Ajay did some excellent work in his decade long innings in Ogilvy Delhi. I'd like to thank him for building a great team and wish him all the best for all his future endeavours.”

    Ogilvy south Asia executive chairman and chief creative officer Piyush Pandey adds, “Ajay is looking for life beyond advertising and for that reason, I cannot stop him just like I couldn’t stop Abhijit. If Abhijit was going to another agency, I wouldn’t have let him go. Everyone has a dream and unfortunately, I can’t fulfil that dream. He has done a stellar job and I am very proud of him.  He worked very closely with me and I will miss him. He is a very dear friend.”