Performics begins India innings with Microsoft account

With the search business of Microsoft being won by Performics globally in January 2011, the performance marketing specialist agency from ZenithOptimedia has formally begun its operations in India too, putting in place its operations in Delhi and Mumbai. The Indian business is estimated to be in the vicinity of Rs 10-12 crores.

e4m by Deepika Bhardwaj
Published: Sep 9, 2011 9:28 AM  | 4 min read
Performics begins India innings with Microsoft account

ZenithOptimedia, the ROI agency, has launched the operations of its performance marketing specialist agency, Performics, in India with Microsoft as the first client in the kitty. While the business win comes in the wake of global search business mandate of Microsoft being lined with Performics after a multi-agency pitch, the Indian operations have been launched by the agency, with a substantial size of the business to be taken care of in India. The size of Microsoft’s Indian business is estimated to be in the vicinity of Rs 10-12 crore.

The agency has started with a team of 14 performance marketing specialists in Delhi and one in Mumbai. Being a part of the ZenithOptimedia family, the agency is also handling the search business for ZO’s existing clients like eBay, timesjobs.com and Air France.

Speaking on the launch of the agency in India, Andras Vigh, Global Managing Director, Performics, said, “We strongly believe India will be a key market for Performics and our ‘OneSearch’ proposition and performance skill set will deliver great value to our clients.”

“For Microsoft in India, as around the world, the demand for search and performance marketing solutions always shows an upward trend. I am delighted that we will now be able to leverage on Perfomics’ capabilities in India,” said Vineet Durani, CMO, Microsoft India, on the launch of Performics India.

While the global alignment of the business was announced in January this year, the official rollout of the campaign has happened on September 1, 2011. Though Quasar remains the digital AOR for Microsoft, taking care of its social media, digital display and mobile strategies, its entire search business will now be handled by Performics. Explaining more on the benefits of search, Anurag Gour, Digital Marketing Strategy Lead, Microsoft India, said, “Search is very crucial as while we are broadcasting our message through displays and social advertising, in search we are focusing on the customer who intends to buy the product. There is a dynamic and live interception to the intention of a customer who is interested, proving more beneficial.”

Speaking on the reason for handing over the business to Performics, Gour said, “Performics has the right set of technology, talent and tools to ensure ROI, targeting relevant audience.”

The mandate for Performics will be to boost Microsoft’s flagship solutions like Windows PC, Microsoft Office, X-Box and Windows Phone to begin with. The launch of Windows Phone by Nokia is highly anticipated and the company has also launched polls to invite users to name the first Windows Phone 7.

Performics has a strong partnership with Google around the world. Speaking on the launch of the agency in India, Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Google India, said, “Search is the future. We are happy that one more agency from our global tie-ups now has operations in India.”

According to a report shared by Anandan during the launch of Performics, while the trend in India right now was of research online and purchase offline, by 2015, e-commerce would see transactions worth $40 billion in India alone.

The focus of Performics is to bring in the concept of One Search into India, offering One Search, that is, SEO and SEM in an integrated and embedded way. Performics’ core offering, “OneSearch,” drives integrated search efficiency for clients to ensure optimal marketing investment. The agnostic approach pairs third-party platforms with proprietary technology, including BenchTools, Global Analytics Tools and Socialtools, to deliver best in class solutions. India is critical to Performics’ global plans as it is one of the fastest growing markets and the clients in India are more focused on ROI, therefore, its range of services are more suitable for India.

For the record, Performics was acquired by Publicis Groupe in 2008 and has been part of ZenithOptimedia since 2010.

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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

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:15 PM  | 1 min read
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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'

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:07 PM  | 1 min read
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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 by exchange4media Staff
Published: Aug 26, 2023 11:48 AM  | 1 min read
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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

e4m by exchange4media Staff
Published: Aug 26, 2023 10:54 AM  | 1 min read
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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

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Published: Aug 24, 2023 3:35 PM  | 1 min read
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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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