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  • Afcom signs Concept PR as its communication partner

    Afcom signs Concept PR as its communication partner

    Mumbai: Concept Group’s Concept PR on Monday won the communication mandate of Chennai-based international cargo airline, Afcom Holdings (Afcom).

    The agency will be responsible for strategic counselling, planning and programming, preparation of communication documents, maintenance and management of media relations and implementation through various PR tools.

    Concept PR will also provide professional daily news monitoring services through Concept BIU, the media monitoring arm of Concept PR. Concept BIU, an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, is a trendsetter and a leader in public relations and corporate communications measurement, news monitoring, data analytics, and research. It provides various services and solutions to teams in corporations and PR agencies that manage the media reputation of business entities.

    Speaking of the association, Concept PR managing director Ashish Jalan said, “We are happy with winning the Afcom’s communication mandate. For us, Afcom is not just a cargo airline but an end-to-end cargo solutions company. We see great promise in Afcom regarding its business strategy and outlook. We will endeavour to ensure that the right narrative is designed and disseminated to the right target audiences through a perfect deployment of both traditional and digital PR.”

    Commenting on the partnership, Afcom Holdings chairman Capt. Deepak Parasuraman said, “We are delighted to be partnering with Concept PR. During the pitch process, we found them to be an agency that thinks differently and outside the box while still being flexible regarding the client’s expectations and budgets. In addition, they come with deep domain knowledge and understanding of the sector we operate in, which for sure works in our favour. We look forward to a long and fruitful alliance.”

  • Barista appoints Media Mantra as its communication partner

    Barista appoints Media Mantra as its communication partner

    Mumbai: Barista has appointed Media Mantra as its PR agency to handle the communication of its chain of espresso bars and cafes. As Barista’s strategic communications partner, Media Mantra has been tasked with improving the company’s reputation, increasing brand awareness, and assisting the brand’s aggressive expansion in India. Barista’s selection of Media Mantra is consistent with the company’s vision to revitalise the brand with new inspiration and creativity, expand into emerging markets, and build on its long history of success in the country.

    Barista CEO Rajat Agrawal said, “Over the years, Barista has not only grown in reputation but also in growth numbers. With the increasing number of players in the ever-competitive Indian landscape, Barista is at an exciting juncture of reinventing its approach and entering a strong growth and expansion phase. This is where Media Mantra’s well-demonstrated creativity, unmatched expertise, and vast experience will play an integral role in our efforts to position our brand in the market.”

    He further added, “The agency has a high level of passion and a clear understanding of our business and communication needs. We look forward to our next phase of growth in India with Media Mantra as our communication partner.” 

    Media Mantra director and co-founder Pooja Pathak said, “We, at Media Mantra take immense pride in becoming the PR partner of a legacy brand like Barista that has transformed coffee houses into cultural hubs and much more in India. With a clear understanding of the brand’s ambitions and priorities, we are conscious of our role as strategic advisers, and look forward to supporting Barista’s vision and mission in what promises to be an important success story.”

    Media Mantra CEO Rahul Mehta said, “Barista is one of the biggest names in the Indian F&B ecosystem with a unique brand story, rich heritage and legacy. We are thrilled to partner with them and very excited about all the possibilities we can create together to elevate the brand reputation and reinforce the brand love through dynamic storytelling. We are hopeful that our relationship will yield greater connection and engagement for the brand with its customers.”

    As part of its revamp strategy, the Indian coffee chain has rapidly expanded in tier II and tier III towns. In addition to introducing new formats like Barista Diners, an all-day dining establishment with a live kitchen, it has also modified its menu to suit the tastes of Indians. Recently, it has also increased the variety of FMCG products it offers by introducing chocolates, cookies, and coffee powder.

  • Nikon India signs First Partners as it’s brand communication (PR) partner

    Nikon India signs First Partners as it’s brand communication (PR) partner

    Mumbai: Nikon India on Wednesday appointed First Partners as its brand communications (PR) consultancy. The mandate spans strategic counsel, media relations and integrated campaign management for the optics & imaging leader in India.

    Commenting on the win, First Partners founding partner Atul Ahluwalia said, “Nikon’s trailblazer position in the imaging industry and strong equity among professional photographers and amateurs alike offers an opportune runway for distinguished and creative storytelling across traditional and new media platforms. We are looking forward to a strong and long-standing partnership with Nikon India.”

    Commenting on the engagement, Nikon India managing director Sajjan Kumar said, “Nikon has historically exceeded consumer expectations by offering products that meet the highest levels of reliability and precision. At this point in time, as we endeavour to take the business to new heights, we are glad to be associating with First Partners and are looking forward to working with their dynamic team of communication experts.”

    Nikon India is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Nikon Corp, leaders in imaging technology headquartered in Gurgaon, with branch offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Delhi. The Nikon Imaging includes the Nikon Mirrorless Z series, Nikon D-SLR, the Nikon COOLPIX, and a range of NIKKOR lenses & accessories.

  • Maverick India bags digital & creative mandate for RenewBuy

    Maverick India bags digital & creative mandate for RenewBuy

    Mumbai: The leading insurance aggregator, RenewBuy, has signed Maverick India as its digital and creative partner. The agency will be responsible for managing brand’s engagement, digital and creative solutions.

    As a part of this collaboration, the agency will bring a fresh set of ideas to achieve the brand’s objective of achieving better engagement across their B2B and B2B channels. They will create innovative strategies to position RenewBuy as the most trusted and expert insurance aggregator.

    Commenting on the new collaboration, Maverick India founder & director Om Dev Sharma said, “We are delighted to work for a brand like RenewBuy. It is a great opportunity for us to be associated with such a vast organisation. Having worked with various different clients across varied domains, we understand the unique requirements of the brand. We are looking forward to taking the brand’s presence to new heights and for this association to continue for years to come.”

    RenewBuy quoted, “We are thrilled to partner with Maverick India as our communication partners. With the growing digital world, we plan to connect with our Point of Sale Advisors as well as consumers digitally while still using traditional means. Maverick India’s market reputation, creative inputs and go-getter attitude has ensured us that they are the right partners for us.”

  • House of Hiranandani onboards Madchatter Brand Solutions as its PR partner

    House of Hiranandani onboards Madchatter Brand Solutions as its PR partner

    Mumbai: House of Hiranandani has signed Madchatter Brand Solutions as its PR partner. The agency will oversee promoting House of Hiranandani’s developments and overseeing the company’s media communication and reputation management.

    The association aims to develop and maintain House of Hiranandani’s position as India’s leading developer that is responsible for creating some of the most iconic residential landmarks in Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore. House of Hiranandani has a four-decade legacy and is credited towards building neighbourhoods like Powai in Mumbai. Etched on premium architectural pillars, focus on sustainability and integrated community living, House of Hiranandani has over 40.23 million sq.ft expanse of properties across major cities in India.

    Madchatter will work with House of Hiranandani to increase its brand recall and equity among Indian consumers while focusing on the company’s mission towards sustainability and horticulture.

    On this partnership, House of Hiranandani VP marketing strategy Prashin Jhobalia said, “We found Madchatter’s ideas refreshing and their research on the industry was insightful. Their energy and rigour towards our goals has made them good partners of growth for us. We hope to pave the way for interesting communication campaigns and brand building soon.”

    Madchatter founder Rachna Baruah added, “House of Hiranandani occupies a unique position in the Indian real estate market, transforming the industry benchmark in real estate ethos and aesthetics. By leveraging our media connections and industry strategic ideas, we hope to increase the developer’s share of voice, maintain public recognition, and elevate their image in the industry. We’re excited to learn from them and be inspired to do more clutter-breaking work.”

  • Kaizzen appoints Soumya Dev as chief strategy officer

    Kaizzen appoints Soumya Dev as chief strategy officer

    Mumbai: PR agency Kaizzen has further strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Soumya Dev as Chief Strategy Officer. 

    In this role, Dev will be working closely with Kaizzen founder and CEO Vineet Handa in driving the organisational strategy for the company, including new service offerings, footprint expansion, acquisitions and partnerships.

    Dev brings with him close to two decades of experience in the full mix of communications, spanning digital marketing, content marketing, public relations and multimedia production. He is a seasoned communications professional, having worked at Fortune 500 corporates in international roles as well as at best-of-breed communications agencies in India. Most recently, Dev was leading the digital mandate for PepsiCo’s Asia, Middle-East and North Africa operations.

    “Soumya is highly experienced and is credited for driving successful campaigns at the intersection of technology, data-science and compelling storytelling. Having him on board further strengthens our aspirations to transform Kaizzen into a knowledge-based and data-led communications consultancy,” said Vineet Handa. “We are investing significantly to add highly specialised expertise into our client offerings such as insights, integrated communications and advocacy, as well as toward expanding our domestic and international market footprint.” 

    “I am excited to join Kaizzen at a very exciting juncture of its growth journey. Kaizzen has a tremendous talent pool and a host of successful client relationships across sectors. It presents exciting possibilities to bring value to our clients and in driving the growth story of the company,” said Soumya Dev.

  • Allana Consumer Products appoints Kaizzen as its PR agency

    Allana Consumer Products appoints Kaizzen as its PR agency

    Mumbai:  Allana Consumer Products has awarded its PR mandate to Kaizzen. The mandate encompasses providing strategic communications support to the Consumer Products Division of Allana Group, covering corporate reputation management and brand visibility for all its consumer products across media platforms.

    Allana Group, CEO of the Consumer Products Division Milind Pingle said, “Kaizzen has a good understanding and know-how of PR industry and has worked with several corporates to build their image and reputation in a dynamic world. We are excited to collaborate with them and count on their domain knowledge and expertise in developing a positive and respectful image of Allana Consumer Products and its businesses and brands in India in the years ahead.”

    Kaizzen president Nikhil Pavithran said, “We are thankful to Allana Consumer Products for placing their trust in us. We, at Kaizzen, are committed to creating meaningful end-to-end media solutions and executing innovative, disruptive, and high-impact PR campaigns that will positively impact the business and the industry as a whole. We are enthused to work with the Allana Group who has a long and rich heritage and a Vision to grow its business in Consumer Products in a sustainable manner.”

  • Pumpkin pockets ShopCJ mandate

    Pumpkin pockets ShopCJ mandate

    MUMBAI: Team Pumpkin, a leading Digital Marketing & PR Agency, has won digital marketing mandate for ShopCJ, a teleshopping platform.

    Team Pumpkin’s mandate includes execution of several digital activities such as content marketing, social media management and creation of digital assets among others.

    Team Pumpkin chief business officer Swati Nathani said, “ShopCJ’s consumer base has a growing percentage of the digitally active audience. Our strategy will be to bridge this gap and bring ShopCJ to its consumers, organically. We aim to deliver most topical content which is a key factor behind successful digital marketing.”

    Shop CJ head of marketing & CRM Mahesh Patel said, “In this digital age, we need a team, which is creative and fast-moving. Brand engagement for us will always be at the intersection of content and technology in the digital medium. We are sure that their team will be able to synergise with our marketing efforts.”