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MWG TAG wins creative duties of Radikal Rice?blur=25

The win comes on the back of a multi-agency pitch that was held in New Delhi. Most leading agencies were reportedly in the fray for the account

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 31, 2012 6:43 PM

Zee News, Zee Business creative duties up for grabs?blur=25

Industry sources state a creative pitch for news channels Zee News & Zee Business is underway. TAG & Euro RSCG are the incumbent on the account

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 24, 2012 9:23 PM

Alok Agrawal quits Cheil Worldwide?blur=25

It is learnt that Alok Agrawal has quit the organisation as COO after a stint of four years. His next destination is not known yet

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 24, 2012 7:30 PM

Alok Agrawal quits Cheil Worldwide South West Asia?blur=25

It is learnt that Alok Agrawal has quit the organisaion as COO after a stint of four years. His next destination is not known yet

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 23, 2012 6:20 PM

Bihar Tourism empanels 12 agencies?blur=25

Span Communications, Lowe Lintas, Interads, Percept D’Mark, Crayons, Goldmine Advertising, amongst empanelled agencies

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 22, 2012 7:36 PM

When Homeshop18 topped the Twitter charts…?blur=25

Homeshop18’s #18thingsIwant topped Twitter trends globally. N Jayakumar of HomeShop18 says it helped determine what the audience wants

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 20, 2012 7:29 PM

Bang in the Middle goes global, enters US?blur=25

Bang in the Middle has begun operations in US. Saira Mohan, supermodel & business woman has come on board as President

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 16, 2012 9:11 PM

Grey India appoints Dheeraj Sinha?blur=25

Dheeraj Sinha will work with Grey as Consultant and will head planning for South and South East Asia. Prior to this, he was with Bates India

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 11, 2012 9:08 PM

A brand’s presence on mobile is crucial: Gerry Boyle?blur=25

Mobile is another screen for investments and innovation, says the CEO of ZenithOptimedia, UK

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 10, 2012 7:54 PM

Grey India appoints Dheeraj Sinha?blur=25

Dheeraj Sinha will work with Grey as Consultant and will head planning for South and South East Asia. Prior to this, he was with Bates India

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 10, 2012 1:36 AM

TOI gears up for Bengal mkt; ropes in Tailor?blur=25

TOI, ready to begin its innings in West Bengal, has chosen Mumbai-based agency Tailor to manage the entire launch campaign

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 7, 2012 8:02 PM

NTPC account worth Rs 50 crore up for grabs?blur=25

NTPC has called agencies for empanelment for a period of three years in the Capital. Last date for application is August 14, 2012

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 6, 2012 7:06 PM

Shared experience brings Disney consumers together?blur=25

Disney Channel created its biggest ever summer campaign centred on experience, with 37 kids and their families being flown to Hong Kong Disneyland

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 3, 2012 9:25 PM

Video: Agencies have to be proactive than reactive?blur=25

Vahid Mehrinfar talks about things event agencies in India need to learn from the West, pre-empting the future & the key to success for any business

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 3, 2012 8:36 PM

Video: Agencies have to specialise to be acquired?blur=25

Martin Da Costa, CEO, SeventyEMG talks about reasons behind slowdown in M&As in the events industry, importance of being specialised and more...

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 3, 2012 8:36 PM

Video: Event agencies should act as ad agencies?blur=25

Danielle Barclay, MD, TRO talks about measures that can be taken to grow experiential marketing in India & making digital the centre of communication

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 3, 2012 8:35 PM

Video: Voyeuristic content sells today?blur=25

Balaji Telefilms’ Ekta Kapoor talks about the growing importance of experiential as advertising medium for films & TV, and content for young viewers

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 3, 2012 8:35 PM

Video: Pre- & post-analysis of activations is must?blur=25

Lloyd Mathias, Director, Green Bean Ventures talks about why measuring effectiveness of ground activations is important

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 3, 2012 8:34 PM

Video:  Premium price for premium services: Ranjivjit Singh?blur=25

Ranjivjit Singh, CMO, HP PSG India, talks about the importance of experiential marketing for marketers and agency-client relationship

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 2, 2012 7:51 PM

Video: Events have to be amplified – Neeraj Sanan?blur=25

ABP News’s Neeraj Sanan India talks about how event agencies have to look at out-of-the-box ideas and amplify them to bring value to clients

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 2, 2012 7:51 PM

Video: Next ground for experiential is rural: Pradeep Kashyap?blur=25

Pradeep Kashyap, CEO, MART talks to e4m on benefits of rural over urban markets for experiential, tapping rural in cost effective way, role EEMA can play to expand the industry and more...

Deepika Bhardwaj Aug 2, 2012 7:50 PM

Capture global mkt: Ambika Soni to events industry?blur=25

I&B Minister Ambika Soni iterates that capturing international markets is the biggest challenge for events agencies; but real growth lies in going global

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 31, 2012 8:35 PM

Events industry to be worth Rs 4,375 cr by 2014: E&Y report?blur=25

As per E&Y’s white paper on the events industry in India, the industry is estimated to double in the next two years from Rs 2,800 cr to Rs 4,375 cr

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 31, 2012 3:49 AM

“Marketing has evolved from attention to involvement”?blur=25

Lloyd Mathias, a noted marketer, shares how attention deficit nature of consumers today is a great opportunity for the experiential marketing industry

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 30, 2012 12:56 AM

Marketers want to embrace experiential?blur=25

While marketers are actively seeking out experiential experts, deep understanding, flawless delivery, and measurements need to be in place, says HP PSG’s Marketing Head

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 30, 2012 12:49 AM

Amplification of events is the road ahead: Experts?blur=25

Innovative ideas, large media amplification and integrated offering are what event agencies will have to deliver to brands to stay ahead of the curve

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 30, 2012 12:44 AM

ZenithOptimedia makes senior appointments?blur=25

Rajesh Kumar joins as Chief Strategy Officer & Mayoori Kango as Chief Digital Officer. The objective is to strengthen LiveROI as a core offering

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 27, 2012 9:30 PM

Five reasons why agencies resign business?blur=25

A conversation with industry professionals indicates that while agencies resigning business is rare, there are enough reasons that lead to it

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 24, 2012 7:28 PM

Punjab National Bank pitch comes to an end?blur=25

Punjab National Bank has empanelled 16 agencies in the Capital for a period of two years after a multi-agency pitch

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 17, 2012 6:50 PM

Build, don’t battle is my mantra: Vandana Katoch?blur=25

Vandana Katoch, who recently turned ad entrepreneur with ‘Clayground’, talks about the idea, challenges & vision ahead

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 16, 2012 7:55 PM

Muthoot Group signs Grey as creative partner?blur=25

After a multi-agency pitch that saw participation from 22 agencies, Grey has won the creative duties for Muthoot Group

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 13, 2012 8:17 PM

Jet aims to quadruple ancillary revenues with aircraft branding?blur=25

Following Nokia & Disney, Jet Airways will be wrapping itself for seven more brands

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 10, 2012 10:08 PM

Jet aims to quadruple ancillary revenues with aircraft branding?blur=25

Following Nokia & Disney, Jet Airways will be wrapping itself for seven more brands

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 10, 2012 10:08 PM

Marico brand rides teen sensation Shraddha Sharma’s popularity?blur=25

Hair n Care has roped in YouTube teen sensation Shraddha Sharma as its brand ambassador and launched a new campaign focusing on youth

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 9, 2012 9:23 PM

MVL Mobile moves business from Vivaki Exchange?blur=25

MVL Mobile has moved its media business worth Rs 30 cr from Vivaki Exchange. Prachar Communications has been handed over few projects currently

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 6, 2012 10:03 PM

Standard Chartered launches 8-week TV-OOH campaign?blur=25

Standard Chartered Bank has initiated the campaign in India to reinstate that the bank is ‘here for good’ even in tough circumstances

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 4, 2012 10:39 PM

Income Tax Department empanels 10 agencies?blur=25

The empanelment is for one year and the duties would be handed over on campaign basis

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 4, 2012 7:55 PM

Springwel blends business with a social cause?blur=25

In its ‘Sleep Exchange’ initiative, Springwel not only gives customers a discount but donates old mattresses to NGOs running shelters for the homeless

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 3, 2012 8:13 PM

Curry Nation wins Weikfield Instant Custard biz?blur=25

Curry Nation has won the creative and media duties for Weikfield Foods’ Weikfield Instant Custard & upcoming products by the company

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 3, 2012 7:58 PM

Ad Review: Cloning not cool, says ITC Classmate?blur=25

In times when parents want their kids to become superstars, ITC Classmate is urging to recognise the ‘first’ in them rather than make them a clone of someone

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 2, 2012 9:48 PM

Video: The future lies in emerging markets?blur=25

Marketers, brand strategists, & media planners talk about how emerging markets in India present golden opportunity for growth in the coming times

Deepika Bhardwaj Jul 2, 2012 7:35 PM

MTDC scouts for creative, outdoor & digital partners?blur=25

MTDC has called creative, outdoor and digital agencies to be empanelled on its roster from 2012-2015. Last date of application is July 2, 2012

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 28, 2012 7:10 PM

The India Cannes Scoreboard 2012?blur=25

Grabbing 14 metals in total, take a look at how Indian agencies performed at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this year.

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 27, 2012 4:53 AM

Celebrating ‘Grand Prix’ winners of Cannes Lions 2012?blur=25

After giving you detailed analysis on India winner at Cannes, we list down the world’s best. Take a look at the Grand Prix winners of Cannes Lions 2012 across 15 categories

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 27, 2012 4:47 AM

Nescafe Sunrise moves from McCann to Publicis?blur=25

Nestle India has moved the creative duties for its coffee brand Nescafe Sunrise from McCann Erickson to Publicis, following global realignment

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 26, 2012 7:36 PM

Bacardi wins Bronze in Branded Content & Entertainment?blur=25

Bacardi India’s ‘The Dewarists’ has won a Bronze Lion for India in the inaugural year of Branded Content & Entertainment Lions at Cannes 2012

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 24, 2012 7:14 PM

Bacardi wins Bronze in Branded Content & Entertainment?blur=25

Bacardi India’s ‘The Dewarists’ has won a Bronze Lion for India in the inaugural year of Branded Content & Entertainment Lions at Cannes 2012

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 24, 2012 7:14 PM

No show for India’s Film at Cannes?blur=25

TapRoot’s ‘I am Mumbai’ – the only Indian shortlist in Film Lions this year – could not fetch any metal in the category

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 24, 2012 7:12 PM

No show for India’s Film at Cannes?blur=25

TapRoot’s ‘I am Mumbai’ – the only Indian shortlist in Film Lions this year – could not fetch any metal in the category

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 24, 2012 7:12 PM

Can Aggi do it for India??blur=25

TapRoot’s work for Times Group has been shortlisted in 3 of remaining 4 categories. As India looks at its lowest performance since 2007, can Agnello Dias & Santosh Padhi’s agency make a difference?

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 23, 2012 9:24 PM

Can Aggi do it for India??blur=25

TapRoot’s work for Times Group has been shortlisted in 3 of remaining 4 categories. As India looks at its lowest performance since 2007, can Agnello Dias & Santosh Padhi’s agency make a difference?

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 23, 2012 9:13 PM

Bacardi India enters Branded Content & Entertainment Lions?blur=25

Bacardi India’s ‘The Dewarists’ is the only shortlist from India in the first year of Branded Content & Entertainment Lions at Cannes Lions 2012

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 23, 2012 8:28 PM

Bacardi India enters Branded Content & Entertainment Lions?blur=25

Bacardi India’s ‘The Dewarists’ is the only shortlist from India in the first year of Branded Content & Entertainment Lions at Cannes Lions 2012

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 22, 2012 8:28 PM

A Silver and three Bronze: India grabs four Lions in Press?blur=25

India wins Silver & 3 bronze Lions in Press. A great win indeed! Leo Burnett, O&M and BBDO make us proud! Read about their win in detail by Exchange4media.

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 21, 2012 9:18 PM

A Silver and three Bronze: India grabs four Lions in Press?blur=25

Leo Burnett, O&M and BBDO India have brought home a Silver and three Bronze Lions in Press. 31 entries were competing in this category

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 21, 2012 9:17 PM

Two Silvers, one Bronze in Media Lions?blur=25

Leo Burnett’s entry for Door Step Schools and Cheil’s for Samsung have grabbed a Silver each, BBDO’s entry for P&G’s Gillette Fusion has won a Bronze

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 20, 2012 10:58 PM

Two Silvers, one Bronze in Media Lions?blur=25

Leo Burnett’s entry for Door Step Schools and Cheil’s for Samsung have grabbed a Silver each, BBDO’s entry for P&G’s Gillette Fusion has won a Bronze

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 20, 2012 8:54 PM

No Creative Effectiveness Lions for India this year?blur=25

India's only shortlist, Creativeland Asia's Hippo Plan-T could not convert into a Lion

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 20, 2012 8:51 PM

No Creative Effectiveness Lions for India this year?blur=25

India's only shortlist, Creativeland Asia's Hippo Plan-T could not convert into a Lion

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 20, 2012 8:51 PM

O&M wins Bronze for Vodafone in Direct Lions?blur=25

Ogilvy & Mather’s ‘IFold’ campaign for Vodafone is India’s first win at Cannes 2012, grabbing a Bronze in Direct Lions category

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 19, 2012 9:22 PM

O&M wins Bronze for Vodafone in Direct Lions?blur=25

Ogilvy & Mather’s ‘IFold’ campaign for Vodafone is India’s first win at Cannes 2012, grabbing a Bronze in Direct Lions category

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 19, 2012 9:22 PM

31 Indian entries in Press Lions shortlist?blur=25

DDB Mudra, Leo Burnett, O&M, BBH, BBDO and Publicis are the contenders in Press Lions with 31 pieces in all shortlisted

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 19, 2012 7:29 PM

India draws a blank in Cyber Lions?blur=25

India would not be running for any metals in the Cyber Lions category once again, as none of the 27 entries made it to the shortlist

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 19, 2012 12:09 AM

DDB Mudra, TBWA\ & BBH get India 8 Design shortlists?blur=25

DDB Mudra leads the category with six entries, while TBWA\India and BBH have one shortlist each

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 19, 2012 12:07 AM

DDB Mudra, TBWA\ & BBH get India 8 Design shortlists?blur=25

DDB Mudra leads the category with six entries, while TBWA\India and BBH have one shortlist each

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 19, 2012 12:00 AM

India draws a blank in Cyber Lions?blur=25

India would not be running for any metals in the Cyber Lions category once again, as none of the 27 entries made it to the shortlist

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 19, 2012 12:00 AM

DDB Mudra, JWT, Leo Burnett & Percept/H in Promo & Activation?blur=25

Entries include DDB Mudra’s ‘The Killing Stapler’, JWT’s ‘God’s Own Delivery Boys’, Leo Burnett’s ‘Ink Pad’ and Percept/H’s ‘The Anti-Terror Bag'

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 18, 2012 6:50 PM

The Practice Porter Novelli makes it to PR shortlist?blur=25

The Practice Porter Novelli, Bangalore is the only agency from India that has made it to the PR Lions shortlist for its work for HP India

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 18, 2012 6:49 PM

Anirban Sen joins iris India?blur=25

Sen has joined iris Worldwide’s India office as Creative Chief. His last stint was with Law & Kenneth

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 18, 2012 3:07 AM

Tupperware goes on TV with ‘She Can You Can’?blur=25

Tupperware India has launched its first television campaign ‘She Can You Can’ aimed at inspiring women to follow their dreams

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 18, 2012 3:05 AM

31 Indian entries in Press Lions shortlist?blur=25

DDB Mudra, Leo Burnett, O&M, BBH, BBDO and Publicis are the contenders in Press Lions with 31 pieces in all shortlisted

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 18, 2012 1:08 AM

DDB Mudra, JWT, Leo Burnett & Percept/H in Promo & Activation shortlist?blur=25

Entries include DDB Mudra’s ‘The Killing Stapler’, JWT’s ‘God’s Own Delivery Boys’, Leo Burnett’s ‘Ink Pad’ and Percept/H’s ‘The Anti-Terror Bag'

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 17, 2012 7:19 PM

TapRoot India wins Airtel’s Data Services biz?blur=25

TapRoot bags the creative mandate for Airtel’s Data Services, post a multi-agency pitch that also saw participation from JWT & BBDO

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 15, 2012 8:08 PM

TapRoot coins ‘Pass and Timepass’ for Micromax?blur=25

TapRoot India has launched its first campaign for Micromax Tablet Funbook, highlighting the educational & entertainment aspects of the product

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 15, 2012 7:55 PM

DraftFCB Ulka rides away with Hero Ignitor?blur=25

DraftFCB Ulka has been awarded the creative mandate for Hero MotoCorp’s recently launched bike Ignitor

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 15, 2012 7:03 PM

Ad Review: Honda – More a ‘Hero’ ad than a ‘Honda’ one?blur=25

Honda has launched its first India focused corporate campaign post its split with Hero. Industry experts feel the campaign lacks impact

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 13, 2012 8:27 PM

COMFED empanels four agencies?blur=25

The agencies that are on board include Goldmine Advertising, Crayons, Sharad Advertising and Siddhartha Advertising

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 11, 2012 6:44 PM

Prasar Bharati scouts for creative partners?blur=25

Prasar Bharati has invited creative agencies in Delhi to work on the look and feel of Doordarshan News Channel for a period of three years

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 8, 2012 9:45 PM

NTC to spend Rs 37 cr on advertising this year?blur=25

NTC has planned a major brand campaign, setting aside Rs 37 cr. The PSU has empanelled 21 agencies to handle its various duties

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 8, 2012 8:14 PM

Prasar Bharati scouts for creative partners?blur=25

Prasar Bharati has invited creative agencies in Delhi to work on the look and feel of Doordarshan News Channel for a period of three years

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 8, 2012 7:13 PM

MTNL Mumbai to review advertising duties?blur=25

MTNL Mumbai has called advertising agencies for empanelment. Size of the business is estimated to be in the vicinity of Rs 20-30 cr

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 6, 2012 11:23 PM

“We must look at long-term potential of India”?blur=25

Despite looming financial crisis, India is still being looked as a market with strong growth potential; Debjani Ghosh of Intel tells us why

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 6, 2012 7:11 PM

Delhi becomes hotbed for creative entrepreneurs?blur=25

More than six creative independents, mostly founded by ad veterans, were launched in the Capital in the last one year

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 5, 2012 9:11 PM

Transparency to trigger investment in BTL?blur=25

Inability to provide proactive ideation, transparency, national outreach and lack of strong data on RoI are factors hitting BTL industry

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 5, 2012 8:07 PM

Goldmine adds five govt clients to kitty?blur=25

The agency has been empanelled by BSNL for Haryana Telecom Circle, National Textile Corporation, National Physical Laboratories, Uttarakhand Government and COFMOW

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 5, 2012 7:18 AM

DAVP calls agencies for ‘Bharat Nirman’ campaign?blur=25

DAVP has called nine agencies in the capital for new ‘Bharat Nirman’ campaign. Size of the account is approximately Rs 40-50 cr

Deepika Bhardwaj Jun 1, 2012 1:44 AM

Span joins roster of seven advertisers in a quarter?blur=25

Span Communication has been empanelled for seven government businesses. Cumulative spend is in the region of Rs 60-70 cr

Deepika Bhardwaj May 31, 2012 9:31 PM

Performics expands search market?blur=25

With clients such as Nestle and Reckitt Benckiser on board, Zenith Optimedia’s Performics has grown 50-60 per cent since its launch

Deepika Bhardwaj May 29, 2012 8:06 PM

Ad Review: Meritnation’s ‘Laddoo’ hard to digest?blur=25

Meritnation’s latest TVC that invites parents to the portal to help their kids excel in studies has failed to satiate the ad fraternity

Deepika Bhardwaj May 28, 2012 8:22 PM

IRCTC scouts for creative partners?blur=25

IRCTC has called advertising agencies in Delhi for empanelment. Last date for application is June 7, 2012

Deepika Bhardwaj May 24, 2012 7:59 PM

DS Group awards Tulsi Saada biz to Dentsu Marcom?blur=25

The group had recently handed over the creative duties of its flavoured pan masala brands Meetha Mazaa and Rajnigandha to McCann Erickson

Deepika Bhardwaj May 22, 2012 7:48 PM

Ad Review: Havells Fans’ new TVC is a PR coup gone bad?blur=25

"The TVC portrays Rajesh Khanna as a superstar caught in the memory of bygone era who has nothing but Havells Fans left with him"

Deepika Bhardwaj May 21, 2012 8:44 PM

HUDCO invites bids for empanelment?blur=25

HUDCO has called advertising agencies for empanelment to handle its publicity and media campaigns in Delhi. Last date is May 31, 2012

Deepika Bhardwaj May 18, 2012 7:09 PM

Liberty Shoes scouts for PR partners?blur=25

The company is currently talking to few agencies in Delhi. Avian Media is the incumbent on the account

Deepika Bhardwaj May 18, 2012 7:08 PM

Karunendra Mathur quits Montage to set up The Page?blur=25

The agency already has the Liberty Shoes business. With Mathur moving away, the Liberty account – earlier managed by Montage – has also shifted to The Page

Deepika Bhardwaj May 17, 2012 9:01 PM

SMJ social euphoria simmers down?blur=25

Satyamev Jayate’s second episode could not keep the social buzz going as F1, English Premier League, Mother’s Day & Parliament’s 60 year completion kept people busy

Deepika Bhardwaj May 14, 2012 8:38 PM

Lowe Lintas augments second agency?blur=25

To beef up Pickle Lintas, Lowe Lintas has roped in Abhik Santara from Rediffusion Y&R to lead the agency’s operations in Delhi

Deepika Bhardwaj May 10, 2012 11:07 PM

Combbos awards creative, media and digital duties to Triton?blur=25

Triton Communications Delhi bags Combbos business post a multi-agency pitch that saw participation from four mainline agencies

Deepika Bhardwaj May 10, 2012 8:20 PM

Sanjay Thapar moves to Bates India as CEO?blur=25

Sanjay Thapar, Group President, North & East, Ogilvy & Mather has been asked to join Bates India as CEO. Prateek Srivastava, Group President, South, O&M has been given the additional charge of Ogilvy North

Deepika Bhardwaj May 9, 2012 8:02 PM

Prateek Srivastava given additional charge of Ogilvy North, as Sanjay Thapar moves to Bates?blur=25

Sanjay Thapar, Group President, North & East, Ogilvy & Mather has been asked to join Bates India as CEO. Prateek Srivastava, Group President, South, O&M has been given the additional charge of Ogilvy North

Deepika Bhardwaj May 8, 2012 6:28 PM

Prateek Srivastava given additional charge of Ogilvy North, as Sanjay Thapar moves to Bates?blur=25

Sanjay Thapar, Group President, North & East, Ogilvy & Mather has been asked to join Bates India as CEO. Prateek Srivastava, Group President, South, O&M has been given the additional charge of Ogilvy North

Deepika Bhardwaj May 8, 2012 3:31 AM

Senior level exits at DDB Mudra Delhi?blur=25

Nirmal Pulickal, Gopal Krishnan, Gaurav Dudeja and Vandana Katoch have resigned from DDB Mudra Delhi

Deepika Bhardwaj May 7, 2012 8:53 PM

Chingles awards media biz to Lintas Initiative Media?blur=25

DS Group appoints Lintas Initiative Media as media AoR for Chingles after a multi-agency pitch; multi-media campaign to begin mid-May

Deepika Bhardwaj May 2, 2012 11:05 PM

ZenithOptimedia to deliver ‘Live RoI’?blur=25

The objective of the new proposition, Live RoI, is to provide real-time solutions to clients

Deepika Bhardwaj May 1, 2012 8:24 PM

National Housing Bank empanels six agencies?blur=25

National Housing Bank ropes in Crayons, DDB Mudra, Percept/H, Interpub, Mode and Pressman to handle its advertising duties for the next three years

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 26, 2012 8:20 AM

McCann Erickson makes entry into DS Group?blur=25

McCann Erickson has made an inroad into DS Group winning creative duties for its flavoured pan masala brand Rajnigandha and Meetha Mazaa

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 25, 2012 8:20 AM

McCann Erickson makes entry into DS Group?blur=25

McCann Erickson has made an inroad into DS Group winning creative duties for its flavoured pan masala brand Rajnigandha and Meetha Mazaa

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 24, 2012 2:44 PM

Goafest 2012: Going beyond boundaries?blur=25

It is a landmark year for Goafest as it extends its boundaries beyond India, inviting Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan to be a part of the festival

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 19, 2012 10:36 AM

Ad Review: Canon – Clicking with the youth?blur=25

Canon’s ‘what makes us click’ campaign has been launched to appeal to the young generation. Industry experts tell us whether the idea has clicked

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 16, 2012 12:46 PM

VLCC to focus on TV; gets JWT on board?blur=25

VLCC, a print focused brand for years, will now spend half of its marketing budgets on TV; the company has chosen JWT India as its creative partner

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 11, 2012 3:06 PM

Emmanuel Upputuru quits Publicis?blur=25

Emmanuel Upputuru, NCD, Publicis India quits after a stint of more than four years. Rumours are rife that he is on his way to start his own enterprise

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 10, 2012 11:11 AM

Reporter’s Diary: The real accolade for virtual?blur=25

Deepika Bhardwaj writes on ‘virtual’ achievements defining everyday happiness...

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 7, 2012 5:49 AM

Grey bags SpiceJet's creative duties?blur=25

Grey Delhi has bagged the creative duties of SpiceJet after a multi-agency pitch that was held in the capital

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 6, 2012 11:13 AM

Measurement beyond Likes, Fans & Comments?blur=25

Millions of ‘Likes’, thousands of followers, countless comments – are the parameters of social success relevant? Social media experts discuss life after ‘Likes’...

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 5, 2012 10:30 AM

Pepsi to boost football’s growth in cricket-crazy India?blur=25

After years of partnership with cricket – the most popular game of the country – Pepsi has now decided to 'change the game' and become a partner to the growth of football in India

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 4, 2012 9:54 AM

Brands can no longer have guarded conversations with users: Santosh Desai?blur=25

Brands of the future will have to accept the fact that the power to influence a consumer has shifted from brand managers to brand users, says Santosh Desai, CEO, Future Brands

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 4, 2012 9:06 AM

JWT Delhi bags Dalmia’s corporate campaign?blur=25

Following a close contest among approximately eight agencies in the capital, JWT Delhi has won the corporate campaign duties for Dalmia Bharat Group

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 4, 2012 8:08 AM

Shobhit Mathur quits Cheil?blur=25

Shobhit Mathur, Executive Creative Director, Cheil has quit after a brief stint of seven months. This is the second senior exit from the agency in the recent past

Deepika Bhardwaj Apr 3, 2012 6:45 AM

Ogilvy Delhi ropes in Aniruddha Deb as VP and Business Head?blur=25

Deb will head Vodafone business for Ogilvy along with accounts such as Ministry of Tourism, KFC, Yahoo, Hindustan and Cisco; he joins from Lowe Bangkok

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 27, 2012 8:11 AM

Canon India to invest Rs 150 crore in marketing initiatives?blur=25

Canon sets aside marketing budget of Rs 150 cr and plans to focus on building a young consumer base; it has allocated Rs 100 cr for ATL and Rs 50 cr for BTL and Digital

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 26, 2012 8:40 AM

Watch Video: Winners Speak @PR Awards?blur=25

Watch excellence award winners Prema Sagar, Meenu Handa and Atul Ahluwalia along with other winners share their experiences of winning at IPRCCA 2012

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 26, 2012 8:34 AM

JWT wins Agency of the Year title at Tamizh Awards 2012?blur=25

JWT is declared as Sakalakalavallavan or Agency of the Year, third time in a row; Leo Burnett and TCC share second position with two Silvers and two Bronzes each

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 23, 2012 8:53 AM

ONGC empanelment draws to a close?blur=25

While RK Swamy BBDO has been retained, Bates, Publicis India, Mudra and Law & Kenneth have been brought on board; account size is estimated to be Rs 30-40 crore

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 21, 2012 9:03 AM

Mankind Pharma to launch two brands, creative hunt on?blur=25

Mankind Pharma plans to enter the eye care and skin treatment category by launching two new products; the company is looking for creative partners

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 20, 2012 10:31 AM

Flashed Yesterday: Limca awards creative duties to Leo Burnett?blur=25

After initiating a multi-agency pitch a month ago, Coca-Cola has awarded the creative duties for Limca to Leo Burnett. Ogilvy & Mather is the incumbent on the account

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 20, 2012 8:49 AM

OOH Awards winners thrilled: Watch Videos?blur=25

Volkswagen, DDB Mudra Max, JCDecaux’ Pramod Bhandula & Noomi Mehta amongst key winners at exchange4media & network2media OOH Awards

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 19, 2012 8:29 AM

Limca awards creative duties to Leo Burnett?blur=25

After initiating a multi-agency pitch a month ago, Coca-Cola has awarded the creative duties for Limca to Leo Burnett. Ogilvy & Mather is the incumbent on the account

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 19, 2012 8:10 AM

R K Swamy BBDO, Basic 4 Advertising join GAIL’s roster?blur=25

R K Swamy BBDO & Basic 4 Advertising have joined GAIL’s roster this year. The empanelment process has come to an end with eight agencies being empanelled

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 16, 2012 3:53 PM

Dalmia Bharat Group calls corporate campaign pitch?blur=25

Dalmia Bharat Group is on a lookout for a creative partner for its corporate campaign; the pitch is currently underway in New Delhi

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 14, 2012 11:40 AM

Dentsu Creative Impact bags Tetra Pak?blur=25

Dentsu Creative Impact has won the creative duties for Tetra Pak India following a multi agency pitch held in New Delhi

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 14, 2012 8:37 AM

Ad Review: Tata AIG – Too simple to be strong??blur=25

Taking the idea forward that a strong foundation leads to a strong future, Tata AIG Life Insurance has come out with a new campaign for Tata AIG Mahagold Life

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 13, 2012 9:48 AM

MediaMind and Encore Media Metrics join hands?blur=25

The partnership will deliver cross-channel, full-funnel attribution as an extension of the MediaMind platform

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 12, 2012 11:05 AM

Expedia to invest Rs 60 cr in marketing initiatives?blur=25

Expedia has launched its first 360-degree campaign in order to woo users and has set aside a marketing budget of Rs 55-60 crore in India for the same

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 7, 2012 11:28 AM

NHPCL calls advertising agencies for empanelment?blur=25

NHPCL has called agencies for empanelment. The pitch process has been initiated in Delhi and the last date for application is March 28, 2012

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 7, 2012 7:59 AM

Punjab National Bank scouts for creative partners?blur=25

Punjab National Bank has called a pitch for empanelment of ad agencies. Last date for sending applications is March 9. Account size is upwards of Rs 15 cr

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 6, 2012 4:41 PM

Storytelling is a great tool for digital marketing: Microsoft Advertising’s Rich Media Rocks?blur=25

At Rich Media Rocks 2012, Microsoft Advertising advocated brands to tell a story rather than just push a message on the digital space, to get the best of consumer’s attention

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 3, 2012 7:14 AM

Nielsen’s Online Campaign Rating in India soon?blur=25

The measurement system – Nielsen’s Online Campaign Rating solution – has been adopted by Unilever for all its digital campaigns in the US for 2012

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 2, 2012 8:23 AM

Team Delhi Daredevils pads up with marketing blitz?blur=25

Super Fans, Fan Parks, exclusive merchandise line, new tagline & an integrated campaign - GMR Sports has got its marketing act together for Delhi Daredevils

Deepika Bhardwaj Mar 1, 2012 10:20 AM

Sabuj Sengupta bids adieu to Dentsu Creative Impact?blur=25

Sabuj Sengupta, Senior VP and Executive Creative Director, Dentsu Creative Impact calls it a day at the agency; he joined Dentsu from JWT in July 2011

Deepika Bhardwaj Feb 29, 2012 9:44 AM

Sabuj Sengupta bids adieu to Dentsu Creative Impact?blur=25

Sabuj Sengupta, Senior VP and Executive Creative Director, Dentsu Creative Impact calls it a day at the agency; he joined Dentsu from JWT in July 2011

Deepika Bhardwaj Feb 29, 2012 9:43 AM

Real time mktg for real time Gen: Shiv Singh: Watch Video?blur=25

Reduce cycle of converting creative insights into campaigns from 9 months to 9 minutes to appeal to real time audience, says Shiv Singh, PepsiCo

Deepika Bhardwaj Feb 24, 2012 8:59 AM

Flashed Yesterday: Sony India appoints Hakuhodo Percept as creative AOR?blur=25

After a grilling pitch process that involved seven agencies from India and one from the UK, Hakuhodo Percept has bagged the creative mandate for Sony India

Deepika Bhardwaj Feb 23, 2012 8:00 AM

Sony India appoints Hakuhodo Percept as creative AOR?blur=25

After a grilling pitch process that involved seven agencies from India and one from the UK, Hakuhodo Percept has bagged the creative mandate for Sony India

Deepika Bhardwaj Feb 22, 2012 12:47 PM

Ad Craft: Investing in life's Plan B with ICICI Lombard?blur=25

ICICI Lombard’s new campaign propagates the idea of being partners for Plan B in people’s lives so that Plan A goes on despite unexpected setbacks

Deepika Bhardwaj Feb 22, 2012 8:35 AM

Mankind scouts for creative partner for two brands?blur=25

Mankind Pharma is on the lookout for creative partners for two of its brands – Manforce Condoms and Kaloree 1. The pitch process will be held in Delhi

Deepika Bhardwaj Feb 22, 2012 7:47 AM

Industry leaders on navigating rough seas - Watch Videos?blur=25

Pitch Madison Ad Outlook predicts the industry to grow by 9%. Sam Balsara, Nigel Wark, Satyajit Sen & Praveen Sharma comment on the subject

Deepika Bhardwaj Feb 21, 2012 8:55 AM

Ad Review: Being out & about with Samsung laptops?blur=25

Samsung has gone to town with a new campaign for its laptops. But does the ‘take me out’ proposition sound compelling enough? We find out…

Deepika Bhardwaj Feb 20, 2012 9:41 AM

RK Swamy BBDO wins Suzuki Motorcycles new mobike brand?blur=25

Suzuki Motorcycles has entrusted the creative duties of its new motorcycle brand to RK Swamy BBDO after presentations amongst its empanelled agencies

Deepika Bhardwaj Feb 17, 2012 7:10 AM