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  • L&K Saatchi & Saatchi gets Atin Wahal to head North & East regions

    L&K Saatchi & Saatchi gets Atin Wahal to head North & East regions

    Mumbai: L&K Saatchi & Saatchi India has strengthened its leadership team and has announced the appointment of Atin Wahal as Executive Vice President – North & East. He will report to Paritosh Srivastava, MD of L&K Saatchi & Saatchi.

    Wahal takes over the role from Devraj Basu who has moved on from the agency.

    Atin’s arrival is a homecoming of sorts as he was part of Publicis Ambience as Sr. VP until two years ago. He has worked on a host of businesses like Skoda, Zee, Citibank, Times Network, Sony Liv amongst others in his earlier stint.

    Wahal joins L&K Saatchi & Saatchi from BBDO India where he was EVP and Head of Mumbai office and worked for brands such as Visa, Idea, Whatsapp, Bumble, HP, Ariel and many more. Apart from these two agencies, Atin has also had a promising stint with Sony Entertainment and other agencies viz 

    Welcoming Wahal to the agency, Paritosh Srivastava commented: “I’ve known Atin for some time now and happy to have him on the leadership team at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi. Delhi and Kolkata are very important offices for us with an amazing set of clients that we are very proud to partner. It wasn’t an easy search but we think Atin with his vast experience, professionalism, way with people, energy,  resourcefulness and familiarity with the Groupe agenda will make him succeed. 

    Would also like to thank Devraj for doing a fantastic job for a very long time for the agency. We will always be grateful for his contribution and wish him the very best for the future.” 

    On joining the agency and also the challenges that lay ahead for him, Atin Wahal said: “Publicis Groupe has been at the forefront of offering integrated services and it’s this new age thinking that has pulled me back to the Groupe again. 

    I am thrilled to be a part of the new and energised L&K Saatchi & Saatchi with Paritosh at the helm. I am certain that we will be writing some success stories soon, riding on ‘Power Of One’ for our clients. 
    I do believe that in the today’s context and environment it’s not about the challenges that we will face but the opportunities that we will create for our clients and brands.”

    Wahal has nearly 18 years of Advertising & Media experience, after completing his post-graduation from Symbiosis he has since explored the magical world of brand storytelling. He has worked on numerous brands across categories and regions including Automobiles, FMCG, Consumer Durables, Broadcast, Telecom, OTT, Pharmaceuticals, BFSI, eCommerce etc. 

    He has played an influential role and has been associated with some successful campaigns such as Ariel- #SonsSharetheLoad, Skoda- ‘Power Should be beautiful’, KBC- ‘Gyan hi Aapko Apka Haq Dilata Hain’, Zee TV- AAj Likhenge Kal, along with the brand launches of Asian Paints- Royale Play, Indian Idol Juniors, Sony Liv, Skoda Kodiaq and very recently Bumble. 

  • Sanju Menon appointed as COO of Publicis Ambience and Publicis Beehive

    Sanju Menon appointed as COO of Publicis Ambience and Publicis Beehive

    MUMBAI: Publicis Worldwide today announced Sanju Menon as the new chief operating officer of Publicis Ambience and Publicis Beehive. He takes over the charge from Paritosh Srivastava, who was elevated to the role of managing director of L&K Saatchi & Saatchi. Menon will be looking into the growth agenda of the company while providing new inputs and idea to a host of brands under the umbrella of Publicis Ambience & Publicis Beehive. Commencing the post from 2 January, Menon will report to Srija Chatterjee, managing director Publicis Worldwide, India.

    Talking about the appointment Srija Chatterjee said, “It’s been an emotional ride these past few days as one of our most dependable faces departs to take on a larger role at the Groupe level. But that’s an exciting journey to undertake and Paritosh deserves every bit of the success that has come his way. I’d like to thank Paritosh for setting up steady and solid-looking agencies under Publicis Ambience & Publicis Beehive. At the same time, I’d like to welcome Sanju to the Publicis Worldwide family and can vouch for his credibility as one of the most exciting talents to watch out for.”

    Menon joins Publicis Worldwide after working as executive vice president in Leo Burnett India where he was responsible for managing the entire Bajaj portfolio for the agency. He has been associated with Leo Burnett since 2015. Menon started his advertising career with SN Design in 2005 and a year later joined Bates 141 as brand executive.

    Commenting on his new role Menon said, “The last five years at Leo Burnett have been very rewarding. I will cherish the association. From the outside, I have seen that Publicis Worldwide has fantastic talents and long-standing relationships with brands that are trusted, loved, and have enormous potential. Equipped with the Publicis Groupe’s ‘Power of One’ philosophy and with the trust of our partners, I look forward to working with Srija and her talented team on building effective and innovative solutions that will make Publicis Worldwide more agile, and a powerhouse within the group."

    Menon worked with some of the most iconic Indian brands that went on to win top honours across reputed award festivals including Cannes Lions, Effies, Clio etc.

  • Brand Factory launches #BuraNaManoDiscountHai campaign

    Brand Factory launches #BuraNaManoDiscountHai campaign

    MUMBAI: Future Group’s retail fashion discount chain Brand Factory, has launched its #BuraNaManoDiscountHai campaign for Holi, announcing discounts up to 70 per cent. The campaign aims to break the stereotypical habit of wearing old clothes to celebrate Holi and encourages people to buy and wear new clothes on Holi by making use of the massive discounts on offer. The campaign has been conceptualised by Publicis Ambience.

    The digital campaign is launched via a film which showcases a prisoner who is all set to come out of the jail after years. He is gifted new clothes which he wears and turns to set out free. He then insists to stay at the prison, afraid he will spoil his new clothes because of Holi. The jailer informs him that he can avail huge discounts on clothes for 365 days by shopping from Brand Factory. The prisoner then happily leaves from the jail in the heroic manner and enjoys getting sprayed with colours.

    Brand Factory chief marketing officer Roch D’Souza said, “Holi traditionally has been the only festival where we wear old clothes, we took that as an insight and wanted to encourage everyone to wear new clothes. Brandfactory plays the perfect enabler since we are the only fashion destination that’s on discount 365 days. The film stays true to our space of being quirky and delivering the message in an interesting narrative.”

    Publicis Ambience head of creative Ramakrishnan Hariharan commented, “At the onset we knew there would be a barrage of colourful ads during Holi, so we decided to make something that stands out. Much needed in this age of mega-clutter. Also, Holi is revealed only much later in the film, in a thoughtfully crafted suspense narrative, so the audience remains intrigued throughout. It was pure fun working on this one. Grateful to all who made this happen.”

  • ŠKODA launches Rapid Onyx in India with integrated ad campaign

    ŠKODA launches Rapid Onyx in India with integrated ad campaign

    MUMBAI: The festive season witnesses a slew of new car launches including special edition offerings and other variants. With so much promotional activity undertaken by brands, it is important to stand out of the clutter and create an impact that will leave a memorable impression in the marketplace.

    ŠKODA Auto India has now launched its latest model, the new Rapid Onyx, which boasts unique features and a special price that makes it the best in the segment.

    The auto major has launched an integrated ad campaign that has been conceptualised and executed by Publicis India. As part of the ad campaign, the agency has launched a TVC that keeps the family at the heart of decision-making when it comes to car purchase. And who better to do the selling than kids, who know the best way to convince their parents into buying a car of their choice.

    In the TVC, we see a daughter trying hard to convince her strict dad to buy the latest Rapid Onyx, but in turn receives an unexpected surprise reaction from him. The film captures the many features of the new car including the reasonable price tag it carries, and why it is a family winner all the way.

    ŠKODA AUTO India Head of Marketing and Product Tarun Jha says, “ŠKODA is a human brand and in all our communication, we try to bring a human story which our consumers can relate to better. Similarly, our products and features are designed keeping consumers in mind. With the Rapid Onyx, we wanted to delight the customers with not only features but also the price point. We have managed to do all that keeping the family’s core interest in mind.”

    Publicis Ambience COO Paritosh Srivastava adds, “The biggest challenge was to do a pure product film in the tonality of brand ŠKODA. Weaving a family story around the product features does the job nicely for us. The added benefit obviously is the pester power we appeal to that is playing increasingly an important role in big purchases in any home. We’re confident that in the clutter of festivals we will stand out with this communication.”

    The campaign has been launched on air and will also explore popular offline and online mediums like print, outdoor, digital among others.

  • SKODA enhances customer experience in new ad with Boman Irani

    SKODA enhances customer experience in new ad with Boman Irani

    MUMBAI: Premium automobile brand SKODA Auto India has launched its latest campaign titled ‘Peace of Mind’ that focuses on enhancing ownership experience.

    The ‘4-year Service Care’ is a first in the industry, which offers 4 years warranty and 4 years road-side assistance as a standard feature with all SKODA cars. It also has an optional 4 years maintenance package.

    The simple and humorous campaign is a part of their long-term strategy of ‘Delightfully Surprising’, under which 3 TVCs were released in 2016. At that time, ŠKODA India had seen a complete revamp right from their products, network and after-sales services.

    The new campaign comprises a TVC in which celebrity Boman Irani has played himself. Initially he is seen admiring the SKODA Kodiaq and its many features. And by the end, he is delighted to know that it comes with a hassle-free ownership package as well.

    Commenting on the films, Tarun Jha – Head of Marketing and Product, SKODA AUTO India Pvt. Ltd. said: “SKODA India has always believed in enhancing customer experience and offering delightful products every single time. The 4-year service care package is a unique proposition and has a singular focus of making the ŠKODA ownership hassle-free and pleasant. Apart from the service care package, a host of other initiatives have also been launched.”

    Publicis Ambience COO Paritosh Srivastava says, “We had a clear task at hand – to highlight peace of mind that comes with every SKODA car. One look at the campaign, and you’ll know it is trademark SKODA in every way. It’s testimonial in nature but is also a warm and charming human story. SKODA is the first brand to launch this package and we wanted to reinforce the hassle-free ownership experience. With this campaign, we are confident that fence-sitters and others will understand that SKODA not only offers great cars but a great after-sales experience too.”

    Publicis Ambience head of creative Ramakrishnan Hariharan adds, “The build quality and features of SKODA cars speak volumes about German precision. But over and above physical attributes, SKODA cars come with a great ownership experience that is unparalleled in the category. And these offerings are not limited-period offers they come standard with every SKODA.”

    It is commendable to note here that in SKODA’s almost two decade long presence in India, their partnership with Publicis India has been SKODA’s longest among all agency partners.

    SKODA India today has a network of 68 sales and 67 service outlets across the country and has sold over 3,00,000 units of its cars since it launched two decades ago.

  • Skoda assigns creative mandate to Publicis India

    Skoda assigns creative mandate to Publicis India

    MUMBAI: Popular automobile brand Skoda Auto India has extended its partnership with its creative Agency on Record (AoR) Publicis India by another three years.

    The agency was awarded the extension after a hotly contested multi-agency pitch and will continue to manage the business out of its Mumbai office.

    As part of its mandate, the agency will continue to provide mainline strategy and creative communication solutions to Skoda. It will handle all the sub-brands from Skoda including Rapid, Octavia, Superb, Kodiaq and soon launched Karoq.

    Skoda Auto India head of marketing and product Tarun Jha says, “Skoda India is currently in a positive growth phase, and will be launching products across segments in the next few years. We were looking for a partner to help us achieve our goals and further strengthen Skoda’s equity in the Indian market. Publicis India showcased a thorough strategic and strong creative framework which was in alignment with the brand’s vision for the future. We are happy to be renewing our creative partnership with them and look forward to a great body of work in the coming years.”

    Publicis Ambience COO Paritosh Srivastava mentions, “We expected nothing less given the body of work created by us in the last three years, which has also been recognised by the global Skoda team. It was a long and tough pitch and we are thankful that the team at Skoda has entrusted us for another three years. We are lucky to have been a part of an exciting transformation that Skoda India has undergone in the last three years from product design to experience to after-sales and are delighted that it has given the brand a boost in India.”

    In Skoda Auto’s almost two-decade long presence in India, Publicis India has the longest association as its agency partner.

    “There are always newer and bigger challenges in the tremendous growth journey we’re on and we are ready as trusted partners to help Skoda Auto India overcome them in the next few years,” adds Srivastava.

    Over the past few years, Publics India has rolled out a series of campaigns for a range of brands under Skoda Auto. Be it the launch of the new Superb, new Rapid, new Octavia and even the Kodiaq, each communication material that has been released has resulted in significant returns for the auto-maker in India. Not to forget the extremely positive views and likes garnered from the customers across its social & digital channels.

    The agency is currently working on a new brand campaign for Skoda Auto that would be unveiled very soon.

    In India, the agency works with an impressive array of clients that include Nestle, Citibank, Zee, Garnier, Heineken, Nerolac, Skoda, Malaysia Tourism, HDFC Mutual Funds, etc.

  • SonyLIV shows the love for football

    SonyLIV shows the love for football

    MUMBAI: Every football fan in India understands the hurdles that fans of the sport must put up with. Taking a cue from this, SonyLIV, the OTT platform of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has designed and created a new TVC that addresses the challenges of India’s ardent football fans.

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    Conceptualised by Publicis Ambience, the film speaks about the fans and how their love for the game scores over their attachment to individual leagues, clubs or players.

    SonyLIV is the biggest platform for all major football championships like UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and the upcoming FIFA world cup Russia 2018 and much more. With over 3000+ live matches and 4000+ hours of football sporting action, SonyLIV is the biggest virtual arena for all viewing football. 

    SPN EVP and head of digital business Uday Sodhi says, “With the growing football following in the country, we at SonyLIV believe that it’s about time that fans are informed about a legitimate and versatile online platform that will enable viewership access to their favourite games.  This consumer insight is what led us to create a first of its kind unique campaign which is a dedication to the fans. We are certain our consumers will see merit in it.”

    Publicis Ambience chief operating officer Paritosh Srivastava adds, “In India, football is considered as the minority sport as it is dominated by cricket. Through this TVC, SonyLIV engages with the fans and celebrates their undying passion for the sport.”

  • Publicis Ambience & Ambuja Cement part ways

    MUMBAI: Ambuja Cement and its creative partner Publicis Ambience have decided to mutually part ways.

    “When we started our journey together, the goal was to set stage for Ambuja to be counted among India’s Top 10 brands. We all knew that this task can only be accomplished over many years. Nonetheless our Khali campaign did go a considerable way to move us towards the goal. Together we have celebrated that fact that this campaign won accolades from every national and international award – be it for creativity or effectiveness. However, as we assessed the way forward, we understood that we have differences in our vision for the brand and the category and agreed that it would be best if we parted ways at this point in time,” said Publicis India managing director Srija Chatterjee in a statement.

    This mutual decision marks the end of relationship of almost four years in July this year between Publicis Ambience and Ambuja Cement.

    “It was a fruitful partnership. Khali certainly was a new high in our brand building process. Not only that it locked strength with Ambuja inseparably, but also took the brand to a new level’, said Ambuja Cement head of brand and marketing strategy Vivek Deshpande, adding, “However, going forward, we have mutually agreed to part ways to explore a different approach to branding. “

  • Sony’s ‘We Liv to Entertain’ gets 10 million views in a week

    Sony’s ‘We Liv to Entertain’ gets 10 million views in a week

    MUMBAI: When it comes to delivering unparalleled experiences to viewers, SonyLiv, the complete digital entertainment platform with content for audiences across genres has never ceased to surprise and delight its users. Its recently-released brand film,‘We Liv to Entertain’­­­­ – the renewed brand ethos has struck a chord with viewers and is receiving widespread appreciation for its perfect positioning. SonyLiv aired the brand film across its network and digital platforms on 12 December, 2016.

    Within a period of a week, the brand film has set up a mark for itself by delivering 10 million+ views across platforms. The one-of-its-kind brand film is being highly appreciated for its unique approach and narrative technique. The renewed positioning ‘We Liv to Entertain’ has appealed to a lot of viewers and has enhanced their loyalty and affinity towards brand SonyLiv.

    “The idea of the brand film was to support our refreshed identity as the theatre of emotions which has the ability to amplify every feeling and thought. We are delighted that viewers are enjoying this film and are being able to relate to it and to the core idea it drives home. The tremendous response that we have received underlines our status as the premium and widely preferred entertainment destination in India. We will be looking forward to building on this impressive user response by churning out more engaging and appealing content that delights all our viewers to be true to our core brand promise- We LIV to Entertain,” said SonyLiv EVP and head digital business Uday Sodhi.

    The one-minute film shot in Romania, which is widely known for its larger-than-life image and for being the birthplace of the circus, captures how entertainment is one such thing  that can hold on to the emotions of people. It beautifully depicts how a clown puts his heart and soul to entertain viewers constantly. It highlights the amount of effort that goes into making people laugh, cry, dance and jump out of their seats with excitement. The brand film was conceptualized as an ode to all the entertainers of SonyLiv, including those behind the camera who have dedicated their lives to entertaining viewers. It also firmly reinforces SonyLiv’s brand identity as the ultimate provider of relevant and evocative entertainment across varied genres.

    For the successful execution of the film, team SonyLiv found the right creative partner in Publicis Ambience whose team helped with compelling and strategic insights.It was awarded the creative mandate by SonyLiv as a creative AOR and the outcome of the brand film is something that has been highly appreciated.

    “We had a clear mandate from SonyLiv, to create a film that perfectly encapsulates its uplifted brand ethos and underlines its renewed focus on being the ultimate entertainer for one and all. Romania, therefore, was the perfect setting and the clown, the ideal protagonist. We are thrilled at the way the film has turned out and how it complements SonyLiv’s value proposition. The consumer response is truly heartening and speaks volumes about how well-thought-out communication strategies can go a long way in fostering consumer affinity towards the brand,” added Publicis Ambience COO Paritosh Srivastava.

    Link to the brand Film:

  • Sony’s ‘We Liv to Entertain’ gets 10 million views in a week

    Sony’s ‘We Liv to Entertain’ gets 10 million views in a week

    MUMBAI: When it comes to delivering unparalleled experiences to viewers, SonyLiv, the complete digital entertainment platform with content for audiences across genres has never ceased to surprise and delight its users. Its recently-released brand film,‘We Liv to Entertain’­­­­ – the renewed brand ethos has struck a chord with viewers and is receiving widespread appreciation for its perfect positioning. SonyLiv aired the brand film across its network and digital platforms on 12 December, 2016.

    Within a period of a week, the brand film has set up a mark for itself by delivering 10 million+ views across platforms. The one-of-its-kind brand film is being highly appreciated for its unique approach and narrative technique. The renewed positioning ‘We Liv to Entertain’ has appealed to a lot of viewers and has enhanced their loyalty and affinity towards brand SonyLiv.

    “The idea of the brand film was to support our refreshed identity as the theatre of emotions which has the ability to amplify every feeling and thought. We are delighted that viewers are enjoying this film and are being able to relate to it and to the core idea it drives home. The tremendous response that we have received underlines our status as the premium and widely preferred entertainment destination in India. We will be looking forward to building on this impressive user response by churning out more engaging and appealing content that delights all our viewers to be true to our core brand promise- We LIV to Entertain,” said SonyLiv EVP and head digital business Uday Sodhi.

    The one-minute film shot in Romania, which is widely known for its larger-than-life image and for being the birthplace of the circus, captures how entertainment is one such thing  that can hold on to the emotions of people. It beautifully depicts how a clown puts his heart and soul to entertain viewers constantly. It highlights the amount of effort that goes into making people laugh, cry, dance and jump out of their seats with excitement. The brand film was conceptualized as an ode to all the entertainers of SonyLiv, including those behind the camera who have dedicated their lives to entertaining viewers. It also firmly reinforces SonyLiv’s brand identity as the ultimate provider of relevant and evocative entertainment across varied genres.

    For the successful execution of the film, team SonyLiv found the right creative partner in Publicis Ambience whose team helped with compelling and strategic insights.It was awarded the creative mandate by SonyLiv as a creative AOR and the outcome of the brand film is something that has been highly appreciated.

    “We had a clear mandate from SonyLiv, to create a film that perfectly encapsulates its uplifted brand ethos and underlines its renewed focus on being the ultimate entertainer for one and all. Romania, therefore, was the perfect setting and the clown, the ideal protagonist. We are thrilled at the way the film has turned out and how it complements SonyLiv’s value proposition. The consumer response is truly heartening and speaks volumes about how well-thought-out communication strategies can go a long way in fostering consumer affinity towards the brand,” added Publicis Ambience COO Paritosh Srivastava.

    Link to the brand Film: