W+K merges with creative agency ‘A’ to officially launch W+K Delhi from Nov 2007
Wieden+Kennedy (W+K) has kept its India entry deadline. The agency has merged with creative agency ‘A’ to commence W+K India operations with the launch of W+K Delhi. The transition period, following which the brand name ‘A’ would dissolve, has been almost completed, and W+K Delhi marked its official launch on November 1, 2007.
Wieden+Kennedy (W+K) has kept its India entry deadline. The agency had announced earlier in the year that it would commence the W+K India operations by end October-November 2007, as a standalone agency. Now W+K has merged with the three-year old Delhi-based creative agency ‘A’, and has appointed ‘A’s partners V Sunil and Mohit Dhar Jayal as profit-sharing partners in the W+K global network.
With this, ‘A’ merges with W+K to create W+K Delhi, which is the eighth W+K office worldwide, and the only one in India. W+K Delhi has been operational since November 1, 2007, and has made the official announcement of its operation on November 7, 2007. As is known, the agency already had Nokia in its fold even before it had officially launched.
The brand name ‘A’ dissolves with this merger, and ‘A’ has already informed the development to its clients over the last week. Mohit Dhar Jayal explained that in W+K, typically three people comprised the leadership team that headed the operations of a particular office. Sunil and Jayal are the two members of this leadership team in India, and they are looking at adding more names in second and third rungs in the days to come.
“It is always our goal when opening a new full office to find talent in the local market that would embody the culture of Wieden+Kennedy,” said Dan Wieden, Founder and Global Executive Creative Officer for W+K in a prepared statement. “From the first time I chatted with both Sunil and Mohit, the synergies were obvious. Their success in India is unprecedented, and coupling that with our commitment to developing groundbreaking creative for our clients is what makes this union so exciting,” he added.
All of A’s current clients and A’s employees are expected to transition with Sunil and Jayal. In addition, W+K Delhi will immediately begin servicing the Nokia account. Sunil and Jayal will be part of the team building the global Nokia brand and will be servicing the local needs of the Nokia brand in India as well.
One of the more strong murmurs in the industry has been about the W+K international clientele that has names like Nike, Coca-Cola and recently more from P&G, and whether clients such as these would eventually move to W+K India. Jayal explained, “We don’t expect any automatic alignments and I don’t think that this is the W+K way of operating, or even an efficient way of operating for that matter. If the clients feel the need for our particular skill set, then we would be certainly interested in approaching.”
Speaking on the merger, Dave Luhr, Global COO, W+K, said, “W+K Delhi is an exciting addition to our global network. With the expertise and creativity of Sunil and Mohit, we will have immediate impact in this all-important market. The opportunities in India are enormous for this agency.”
Sunil has held key positions in India’s foremost advertising agencies, including Contract and McCann Erickson. Prior to founding ‘A’, he served as Creative Director at O&M Delhi. During his tenure at O&M, Sunil created and launched several major marketing initiatives, including ‘Incredible !ndia” and the Hutch campaign. Sunil has won over 25 international awards at Cannes, One Show, Communication Arts, the New York and London festivals, Campaign Brief and Asia Ad Fest.
“It’s very rare when mindsets and beliefs are so similar. It makes growth very pure, very painless, with no dilution of culture. The formation of W+K Delhi is a fantastic opportunity for the creative community here,” said Sunil about joining W+K India. Jayal has held key positions at agencies in India and abroad, including Leo Burnett London and Euro RSCG India, following which he established his own brand development agency in a joint venture with the Madison Group. During his career, Jayal has helped create positioning strategies and sub-brands for corporations across the world.
A’s work includes the likes of the Incredible !ndia global campaign. Some of the clients it has are Royal Enfield Motorcycles, HCL Technologies, A1 Grand Prix Team India and IndiGo airline. Other recent projects include the ‘Made for India’ and N-Gage TV campaigns for Nokia, the 2006 global brand identity programme for Nepal Tourism and the 2007 global “Incredible !ndia” and “India@60 in New York” campaigns for the Government of India.
This addition will bring the number of W+K network offices to eight, including Portland, New York, London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing and now Delhi. Wieden+Kennedy, founded in Portland, Oregon, is one of the largest independently owned advertising agencies in the world. A full-service, creatively led communications company, W+K has helped build some of the strongest global brands, including Nike, ESPN, Starbucks, Honda, Electronic Arts, P&G and Coca-Cola.
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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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