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  • Rediffusion appoints Suraj Nagappa as digital lead for south

    Rediffusion appoints Suraj Nagappa as digital lead for south

    New Delhi: Rediffusion SmartMedia has appointed Suraj Nagappa as the senior vice president. He will now take over as the agency’s digital lead in the south. Nagappa will be based out of Bangalore, and will also oversee the Chennai market, the agency said on Monday.

    With over two decades of experience in digital media strategy and planning, Nagappa has previously worked with Dentsu International, Dentsu Media, Ogilvy India, Omnicom Group, IPG Media Brands and Mediaturf Worldwide. He was last working with Isobar, a Dentsu agency which he joined in October, 2017. As head of South, he was responsible for generating insights as well as recommendations for different channels (display, SEM, email campaigns) based on data extracted from Google Analytics.

    On his new role, Nagappa said, “Rediffusion is readying a completely new team of domain experts in this space and together we hope to move the needle substantially for brands. There are so many opportunities today to more cost-effectively and cost-efficiently target consumers, which can benefit brands through the right use of tools and digital techniques.”

    Rediffusion joint president, Navonil Chatterjee said, “Suraj has many years of good digital experience. Being based in the hub of India’s Silicon Valley – Bangalore – he is ideally located to access and service all the new age brands coming out from Bangalore.”

  • Rediffusion onboards Tathagat Jena as branch head, Delhi

    Rediffusion onboards Tathagat Jena as branch head, Delhi

    Mumbai: Ad agency Rediffusion has announced the appointment of Tathagat Jena as the head of its Delhi branch. Jena moves from the Chinese smartphone company Transsion as CMO of Infinix mobiles.

    Jena comes with over two decades of experience in brand management. He was previously associated with Samsung India where he led the marketing team for the smartphone division for nine years. Prior to that, he worked in executive roles with ad agencies like Lowe Lintas, Ogilvy & Leo Burnett, and retail brand Lladro.

    “At a time when clients are increasingly seeking ‘marketing partnerships’ from their communication agencies, Rediffusion aims to offer the complete suite of digital-first solutions & demonstrate capabilities beyond just communications,” Jena said. “Along the way, I hope to have some fun co-creating success stories that Rediffusion is famous for.”

    Welcoming Jena on board, Rediffusion’s joint president Navonil Chatterjee said, “In Tatha we have a good combo of a good agency man and a matured client hand, especially one who has worked in a highly competitive category like mobile handsets. He will now bring all those learnings to Rediffusion Delhi. For us Delhi was one of our most important geographies with Maruti, Airtel, Pepsi all being our clients born in that office. Tatha is tasked to bring back the effervescence to the Delhi office. We have signed up some very interesting and live-wire businesses in Delhi and we look forward to a big Rediffusion operation in India’s capital city in the days to come. Delhi is a big priority for us going forward.”

  • Rediffusion throws open consumer research wing Red Lab

    Rediffusion throws open consumer research wing Red Lab

    MUMBAI: Rediffusion Brand Solutions has launched its specialised consumer research and analysis wing called Rediffusion Consumer Lab (Red Lab).

    This unit will specialise in consumer understanding, consumer behaviour and trend spotting to come up with actionable business intelligence which can then lead to brand solutions. Red Lab will be reporting to Rediffusion joint president Navonil Chatterjee.

    Rediffusion Group chairman Diwan Arun Nanda said, “I have always believed in the power of brands, and brand building is all about looking beyond the short term and focussing on the long term. It involves understanding consumer behaviour and sometimes, even changing consumer habits. That’s possible only through actionable, data-backed intelligence and not lose assumptions and vague gut feelings. And Red Lab will be that voice of wise counsel for our client partners and prospects.”

    Rediffusion Brand Solutions managing director Sandeep Goyal added, “This was a clear priority area so far as I was concerned. In the olden days, sailors looked at stars and constellations to navigate their way around in the high seas. To tide over the choppy waters of a hypercompetitive market, brands too need guiding stars and accurate category, market and consumer information can be those guide-marks for brands. Besides right from my Airtel and Mogae days, I have been a strong advocate of data-based marketing and this is a step in that direction from Rediffusion.”

    Chatterjee said, “Think of it as a first step towards brand consultancy. We already had some fantastic brand workshopping and creative ideation tools and techniques. Coupled with that, this consumer intelligence gathering wing will help us further in spotting trends and insight mining, and we sincerely hope that we end up mining gold here.”

  • Sandeep Goyal led Mogae Media to acquire Rediffusion

    Sandeep Goyal led Mogae Media to acquire Rediffusion

    New Delhi: Integrated marketing and communications agency Mogae Media is all set to acquire independent advertising agency Rediffusion.

    The deal also includes sibling agency Everest Brand Solutions.

    Rediffusion was launched by Diwan Arun Nanda, Ajit Balkrishnan, and Mohammed Khan in 1973. In 1994, agency holding network WPP had acquired Rediffusion and merged it with US agency Young & Rubicam (Y&R) to form Rediffusion Y&R. In 2018, Nanda and Balakrishnan gained 100 per cent control of the agency to become an independent entity once again.

    It is learnt that post the current acquisition, Mogae Media founder & chairman Sandeep Goyal will take over as the managing director of the agency. Goyal was president at Rediffusion (Rediffusion Y&R) between 1997 and 2001, after which he left the firm to become Zee Group’s chief executive officer. He had exited the Zee Group a year later and entered into a joint venture with dentsu to become its group chairman. In 2011, he sold his stake and launched Mogae Media.

  • Tata Motors celebrates #DeshKeTruck with brand new TVC

    Tata Motors celebrates #DeshKeTruck with brand new TVC

    MUMBAI: Tata Motors, India’s automotive company has introduced its brand new TVC DeshKeTruck, continuing its association and strong support towards home –grown sports of the country like kabaddi and wrestling. The film establishes Tata Motors’ range of commercial vehicles as an integral part of a sportsperson’s quest for excellence, helping them hone their skills to pursue success. The film ‘Desh Ke Truck’ has been conceptualised by Rediffusion and executed by Old School Films.

    The TVC features players such as Sushil Kumar, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Rishank Devadiga, Monu Goyat etc. among others, from Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). It will be promoted during the ongoing Pro Kabaddi League matches, further cascading on to the social media handles with the following hashtags – #DeshKeKhiladi #DeshKeTruck #PKL #WFI.

    Speaking on the TVC Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, head – marketing and brand communications UT Ramprasad said, “Tata Motors is the archetype trucking champion of India. In essence – the ‘DeshKeTruck’ positioning embodies our vehicles and the movement of the Indian economy at large. Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle’s association with Kabaddi & Wrestling is our acknowledgment of the undeniable and unstoppable ‘Sportification’ of India through these homegrown sports.”

    Rediffusion executive creative director Pramod Sharma said, “Tata Commercial Vehicles are the lifeline of India. Be it goods, Ganesha idols or sports felicitation processions, the Tata vehicles carry emotions with them, making them the heartbeat of the country. Our idea stemmed from this insight, executed nicely by Old School Films.”

    Tata Motors is at the forefront, promoting wrestling and kabaddi in the country through their recent associations with Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). In some of the biggest non-cricket partnerships of the country, Tata Motors takes pride in extending its support beyond a simple commercial engagement by promoting the sport, encouraging and developing rising sporting talents, enabling them to achieve their aspirations.

  • Rediffusion’s new Amway campaign bets on brand attitude

    Rediffusion’s new Amway campaign bets on brand attitude

    MUMBAI: Be Bright is a range of skincare products introduced by Amway that appeals to the young adults who desire a great looking skin anywhere and anytime.

    The campaign brief was to definitely not go on the lines of the classic done-to-death piece of creative, which showed the daily ritual of skin care in a product window. It asked for a new dimension. The creative agency came up with the campaign line “Spread the glow inside out” and made it into a brand film. The campaign has been conceptualized for the brand Attitude–Be Bright.

    The script went through a four-city research and upon positive feedback, the campaign was executed.

    Amway Category head Anisha Sharma said in a statement, “The beauty market is so overcrowded with problem-solution advertising that we wanted our brand to stand out by showcasing a script that focused on the inner glow. We wanted to portray situations where the individual’s inner glow/spark rubs off positively on those around her. ’”

    According to Rediffusion Y&R ECD (North West)Pranav Harihar Sharma, “ The brand ‘Attitude’ was launched four years back by Rediffusion with a similar mindset. This time when we set to pen the script of ‘Be bright’ those campaign codes were there at the back of our minds.”

    This film is based on a simple observation which everybody can relate to. Sharma explained, “It needs brightness inside the heart to see and do such an act. And that’s what the brand ‘Be Bright’ stands for. I’ve been privileged to write and direct this film and I hope people will follow this in their lives. It is one of those ads that can be imitated as acts in the life. “

  • Rediffusion’s new Amway campaign bets on brand attitude

    Rediffusion’s new Amway campaign bets on brand attitude

    MUMBAI: Be Bright is a range of skincare products introduced by Amway that appeals to the young adults who desire a great looking skin anywhere and anytime.

    The campaign brief was to definitely not go on the lines of the classic done-to-death piece of creative, which showed the daily ritual of skin care in a product window. It asked for a new dimension. The creative agency came up with the campaign line “Spread the glow inside out” and made it into a brand film. The campaign has been conceptualized for the brand Attitude–Be Bright.

    The script went through a four-city research and upon positive feedback, the campaign was executed.

    Amway Category head Anisha Sharma said in a statement, “The beauty market is so overcrowded with problem-solution advertising that we wanted our brand to stand out by showcasing a script that focused on the inner glow. We wanted to portray situations where the individual’s inner glow/spark rubs off positively on those around her. ’”

    According to Rediffusion Y&R ECD (North West)Pranav Harihar Sharma, “ The brand ‘Attitude’ was launched four years back by Rediffusion with a similar mindset. This time when we set to pen the script of ‘Be bright’ those campaign codes were there at the back of our minds.”

    This film is based on a simple observation which everybody can relate to. Sharma explained, “It needs brightness inside the heart to see and do such an act. And that’s what the brand ‘Be Bright’ stands for. I’ve been privileged to write and direct this film and I hope people will follow this in their lives. It is one of those ads that can be imitated as acts in the life. “

  • FCB Ulka designates John Thangaraj as executive planning director for north

    FCB Ulka designates John Thangaraj as executive planning director for north

    MUMBAI: FCB Ulka Advertising today announced the appointment of John Thangaraj as Executive Planning Director – North. Thangaraj joins FCB Ulka from Mindshare, where he was Head of Strategy for the North. In his 14 year career he has worked across research, marketing, account planning and media at companies like Quantum, Adidas, Rediffusion, Lowe Lintas and GroupM.

    Speaking on his new role, John Thangaraj said, “Most people think of FCB as a legacy agency, with a rich heritage of strategic thinking and a strong base of long term clients. Which of course it is. But it’s also an agency that is reinventing itself for today with a strong focus on media neutral, idea out thinking that impacts consumer behavior in multiple ways across multiple contexts. One of my biggest mandates will be to drive this agenda and in Rohit, Suman and Debbie I have the perfect support system in which to do so.”

    FCB Ulka vice chairman and chief strategy officer, strategy planning Suman Srivastava said, “Modern marketing is all about integration. While today’s marketing communications landscape is woefully fragmented. As we strive towards providing our clients truly integrated brand solutions, we need people who have experience across diverse fields. That is why John’s experiences fits in so well with us. He has worked on a wide range of brands and categories from the creative agency side as well as the media agency side. He is a truly all round thinker and that is essential for integrated strategies.”

    FCB Ulka CEO Nitin Karkare said, “I am looking forward to working with John. He comes in at time when we have a great new team in Delhi with Debbie, Vasudha and Arijit. He will be our key resource in providing a larger strategic and business perspective to our clients through his varied experience across categories. His fresh thinking, enthusiasm and exposure will help us as we device integrated communication and engagement platforms to connect with the new changing consumers.”

    Beyond his work, John is an ardent animal lover, spends his free time playing with this two Labrador Retrievers and reading anything he can get his hands on – though with a remarkable bias towards horror, fantasy, sci-fi and comics.

  • FCB Ulka designates John Thangaraj as executive planning director for north

    FCB Ulka designates John Thangaraj as executive planning director for north

    MUMBAI: FCB Ulka Advertising today announced the appointment of John Thangaraj as Executive Planning Director – North. Thangaraj joins FCB Ulka from Mindshare, where he was Head of Strategy for the North. In his 14 year career he has worked across research, marketing, account planning and media at companies like Quantum, Adidas, Rediffusion, Lowe Lintas and GroupM.

    Speaking on his new role, John Thangaraj said, “Most people think of FCB as a legacy agency, with a rich heritage of strategic thinking and a strong base of long term clients. Which of course it is. But it’s also an agency that is reinventing itself for today with a strong focus on media neutral, idea out thinking that impacts consumer behavior in multiple ways across multiple contexts. One of my biggest mandates will be to drive this agenda and in Rohit, Suman and Debbie I have the perfect support system in which to do so.”

    FCB Ulka vice chairman and chief strategy officer, strategy planning Suman Srivastava said, “Modern marketing is all about integration. While today’s marketing communications landscape is woefully fragmented. As we strive towards providing our clients truly integrated brand solutions, we need people who have experience across diverse fields. That is why John’s experiences fits in so well with us. He has worked on a wide range of brands and categories from the creative agency side as well as the media agency side. He is a truly all round thinker and that is essential for integrated strategies.”

    FCB Ulka CEO Nitin Karkare said, “I am looking forward to working with John. He comes in at time when we have a great new team in Delhi with Debbie, Vasudha and Arijit. He will be our key resource in providing a larger strategic and business perspective to our clients through his varied experience across categories. His fresh thinking, enthusiasm and exposure will help us as we device integrated communication and engagement platforms to connect with the new changing consumers.”

    Beyond his work, John is an ardent animal lover, spends his free time playing with this two Labrador Retrievers and reading anything he can get his hands on – though with a remarkable bias towards horror, fantasy, sci-fi and comics.

  • Rediffusion-Y&R Group partners with The Social Street

    Rediffusion-Y&R Group partners with The Social Street

    MUMBAI: Rediffusion – Y&R Group and The Social Street have entered into a strategic alliance to provide value added marketing services to clients of Rediffusion – Y&R, Everest Brand Solutions and Rediffusion Wunderman effective from 1 March, 2016.

     

    The alliance will enable Rediffusion-Y&R Group’s clients to benefit from The Social Street’s network, capabilities, and expertise in bringing together more effective and optimised solutions to clients. This integrated offering will include digital, media, experiential, out of home, retail, entertainment, cause marketing and also extends to semi-urban and rural activations and outreach.

     

    Rediffusion-Y&R Group president Dhunji S Wadia said, “This is one of the deepest integrations to date, marking yet another milestone in the Group’s plan for a consolidated media investment management operation. Our services are designed to offer an integrated yet seamless solution across the communications continuum. The focus is to bring competitive advantage to our clients and our companies.”

     

    The Social Street founding partner and chairman Pratap Bose added, “This is going to be a very exciting journey for both Rediffusion and us. It will be a great growth story to tell the world. Our shared vision and collective capabilities should help us serve nothing but the best to all the clients as part of this alliance. We are all focused on one single client centric objective through this alliance and that is unlocking value for clients. With the wealth of expertise in both Rediffusion and TSS, I have no doubt in saying that we will make it the strongest and successful alliance ever.”

     

    The Social Street founding partner and CEO Mandeep Malhotra said, “I am personally very excited about this alliance and looking forward to creating many stories together in this journey with Rediffusion. My career in the agency world started with Rediffusion and it feels now that the circle is getting closer. There is nothing more exciting for me then working with energetic, talented, committed and a fun team. Organisations that partner or compliment each other in this manner are going to be more nimble footed in the future, in creating customer-oriented value.”