IMAG set to expand role to China, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore
Seeing the success of Lintas IMAG, IPG is all set to introduce integrated marketing in the rest of Asia. That is the agenda for Ashish Bhasin, who was recently made EVP, Lowe Worldwide & Asia Regional Director for Integral Marketing. Bhasin said his first task is to introduce IM solutions in China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

Seeing the success of Lintas IMAG (Integrated Marketing Action Group), IPG is all set to introduce integrated marketing in the rest of Asia. That is the agenda for Ashish Bhasin, who has recently been made Executive VP, Lowe Worldwide & Asia Regional Director for Integral Marketing. In a chat with exchange4media.com, Bhasin said that his first task is to introduce integrated marketing in China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
“The critical issue in integrated marketing is that it should be of a high and uniform standard across Asia. We are going to offer solutions appropriate for these different markets depending on the needs of each market. We will first be looking at China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore,” said Bhasin.
Explaining the increasing importance of IM in advertising and marketing, Bhasin explained, “Integrated marketing is growing at 25-30 per cent per annum. Earlier the split between traditional advertising and integrated marketing was in a 25:50 ratio, but today it is 50:50. I see integrated marketing constituting an 80 per cent share in the near future.”
He added that this is the rationale of the IPG global management in pushing integrated marketing in a big way in Asia, and then perhaps some Western markets where IM would be appropriate. In many ways IMAG has achieved a leadership position in this field in India and this expertise and skill is now being sought to be replicated in other Asian markets.
How does he plan to go about his new assignment at the pan-Asia level? Said Bhasin, “The stage of development and the need of every market are different. We will study each of these Asian markets, do our research and figure out key findings. In China, we will either tie up with a local specialist company or go in for an acquisition. Money is not a problem; we are looking at opportunity and talent.”
He added, “The key to success is to be able to give the client a comprehensive end-to-end solution, which is cost effective, and execute the solution for them. And you need to be best-in-class.”
At Lintas IMAG, Bhasin has been overseeing eight specialised companies – Linterland for rural marketing, Lintas Personal for CRM and direct marketing, LINOpinion for public relations, Advent for events, Lintertainment for entertainment marketing, Lintas Healthcare for healthcare marketing, dCell for strategic design, and Aaren Initiative for out-of-home.
Bhasin further said that the key thrust areas identified for India as well as other countries in the sphere of integrated marketing are activation, rural marketing, digital and retail. “We are planning to open a specialist retail cell soon,” he informed.
“As part of the IMAG Executive Council, my job is to make sure that comprehensive end-to-end solutions are provided to clients and new opportunities explored,” he said.
How daunting is his new assignment? Replied Bhasin, “I will be reporting directly to Steve Gatfield. He is very keen on this new initiative. It always helps to have the backing of the top person.” Bhasin is now an integral member of the Lowe Worldwide management team, and reports to Gatfield, CEO of Lowe Worldwide, and EVP of IPG.
Bhasin has nearly 20 years of experience in advertising. His stints include handling the HUL account in seven Asian countries, managing operations in various Lintas India offices, and running the show as President at Initiative Media.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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