IQ + TQ + EQ = Publicis: Jean-Yves Naouri
The COO of Publicis Groupe is applying this equation of intelligence, technology & emotion to India too as Publicis looks to up its share in this market

Publicis Groupe has had another one busy year in India in 2012.
Last year, the company focussed significantly on the PR domain and made acquisitions across verticals including specific skill-sets such as social media PR, events PR and so on. The Hanmer buyout to become MSL India is also now complete hence marking a big milestone in Publicis focus on the PR domain in India. Publicis Groupe has now diverted much of its attention to pure-play digital companies in India. Added to this, the repercussion of the global buyout of BBH also saw an India impact this year making 2012 another significant year for Publicis’ ambitious growth targets in India.
Earlier this year, Publicis acquired Indigo under Leo Burnett India to serve as one more offer from the agency on digital. As is known Leo Burnett already had Arc Worldwide in its stable. Last week, Publicis Groupe acquired iStrat to be aligned with its agency Publicis Worldwide to be able to give a specialised digital offer from Publicis Worldwide and Publicis India as well. Jean-Yves Naouri, COO, Publicis Groupe divulged that the plan for Saatchi & Saatchi India, the third creative agency from the Publicis Groupe, for now, is to build its digital expertise organically.
Naouri goes on to say that Publicis Groupe’s acquisitions for 2012 are completed, but there is quite a lot in store for 2013 which will be guided by the same strategy as seen in its acquisitions so far. The 2013 agenda will also see further focus on developing expertise for e-commerce from Publicis. He explained, “We are a parent company and we are very happy to include new family members who help us to become even more relevant to our clients. For us, the first thing we evaluate acquisitions on is the talent that we add to the company with that acquisition.”
The next on Naouri’s list is being relevant to marketers and other Publicis clients, bringing in strong values and complimenting Publicis agency offers and being compatible with Publicis Groupe. He added, “We are in the business of ideas and strategic thinking. We want to be with companies that understand client expectations and look at various aspects of the business critically.”
Naouri said that Publicis led by Chairman Maurice Levy in fact has an equation to articulate this vision – IQ (Intelligence Quotient) + TQ (Technology Quotient) + EQ (Emotional Quotient) = Publicis Groupe. “This is our guiding principle and everything we do – the companies we acquire, the global leaders that we partner with – is around this and this makes Publicis Groupe unique and special to clients.”
Acquisition such as MarketGate that is essentially a marketing consultancy and strategic practice is also on these lines. For Naouri, MarketGate brings not only great talent in the Publicis fold but also an expertise that is more ‘upstream’ when it comes to client thinking and very rare in its competition companies.
For its media agencies too, Publicis has more plans for 2013. This year, the company had bought out Resultrix under the ZenithOptimedia’s Performics banner to augment ZO’s digital offer to clients.
Naouri reiterates Publicis Groupe’s focus on India. “India is a very significant market already and we do not even like to call it as an emerging market any more. India will play a stronger role in contribution to global growth and we are very keen to increase our market share here soon – and the focus to do so is by taking both the organic and inorganic road.”
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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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