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  • While Ahuja will be MD, 20:20 MSL, George will be MD of Publicis Consultants Asia

    Amrit Ahuja & Viju George elevated as Chetan Mahajan quits MSL

     

     

    MSLGroup India, the Publicis Group’ strategic communications and engagement firm, has announced the elevation of Amrit Ahuja & Viju George as Managing Directors of 20:20 MSL and Publicis Consultants Asia respectively. Meanwhile, Chetan Mahajan has left the group Amit Misra has also been elevated as CEO of MSLGroup’s India operations. It may be recalled that both Misra and Mahajan were appointed co-MDs in November 2014.

     

    Ahuja who heads the Technology Practice for MSL in Asia, has been promoted to lead 20:20 MSL as Managing Director, effective December 1. Also, Publicis Consultants Asia will now operationally work as an individual brand. George has been elevated to head Publicis Consultants Asia as Managing Director, also effective December 1. Ahuja and Viju fill the roles vacated by Mahajan, who is leaving the firm after 18 years to pursue opportunities outside of Publicis Groupe.

     

    Making the announcement, MSLGroup India CEO, Amit Misra said: “Amrit and Viju are fantastic colleagues with whom I have had the privilege of working over the past three-odd years. Their knowledge of the industry, market and understanding of our strategic regional and global vision are key assets that our clients value immensely. Under their leadership I see our brands growing from strength-to-strength,” adding: “Chetan has been a great partner and colleague. His hard work and passion to grow the firm’s business in India has been unfaltering. We thank him for his valuable contribution and wish him the very best for his future.”

     

    Added Glenn Osaki, MSLGroup Asia President, said, “2016 has been a banner year for MSLGroup in Asia, and India has led the way as one of our top performers globally. Amit Misra’srecent appointment as India CEO has galvanised the firm nationally and fulfilled the Publicis Groupe’s vision for the “Power of One.” Now the promotions of Amrit Ahuja and Viju George as MDs reporting directly to Amit are not only tributes to their immense talent, but also signify our commitment to a multi-brand strategy to serve the diverse needs of our clients and staff in the market.”

     

  • Named Asia Pacific Consultancy of the Year by Holmes Report at the 2016 SABRE Awards ceremony in Hong Kong recently

    MSLGroup named APAC Consultancy of the Year by Holmes Report

    By A Correspondent

     

    MSLGroup was named Asia Pacific Consultancy of the Year by the Holmes Report at the 2016 SABRE Awards ceremony in Hong Kong recently. It is the second time in four years that MSLGROUP has received this highest of Asia recognitions by the Holmes Report. In addition to the agency honour, Glenn Osaki, MSLGROUP’s Asia President, was presented the Outstanding Individual Achievement SABRE Award for his contributions to the company and the industry during his 30 years of leadership at MSL, especially the past 12 years in Asia.

     

    Said Osaki:  “We are very proud to be recognised as Asia Pacific Consultancy of the Year for the second time in four years by Holmes Report. MSLGroup has transformed itself to lead the growth and the revolution of the communications industry in Asia. Now even further powered by the closer collaboration with our sister agencies within Publicis Groupe, we will continue to support clients in their marketing transformation, delivering interdependent solutions with the Power of One.”

  • A 29-year company veteran, Osaki now oversees MSL GROUP's Asia operations, which include 33 owned offices and 1,500 employees

    MSLGroup’s Glenn Osaki appointed to Board of Advisors for USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations

    By A Correspondent

     

    Glenn Osaki

    Glenn Osaki, Asia President at Publicis Groupe’s strategic communications and engagement company, MSLGROUP, is appointed to the Board of Advisors for the University of Southern California (USC) Annenberg Center for Public Relations (CPR), a think tank that connects the school and its students with the $14 billion global PR industry.

     

    The PR Center’s 16-member Board of Advisors is a who’s-who roster of industry-leading communications professionals from the agency and corporate world, including high ranking leaders from Starbucks Coffee Company, Nintendo of America Inc., Las Vegas Sands Corp., Chevron Corporation and many more.

     

    Of his appointment, Glenn Osaki said “I am very honored to have been appointed to the Board of Advisors for the USC Annenberg Public Relations Center. The new board brings in the industry’s most seasoned and respected communication leaders and I look forward to working with this extraordinary group to connect businesses, agencies, academics and students to define the future of communications as well as its next leaders.”

     

    “On top of being one of the most renowned and respected PR-leaders in the world, Glenn Osaki also brings in a global perspective after having worked for the past decade in Asia following two decades in North America. His insight and experience will provide both width and depth to the board. We are proud and honored that Glenn Osaki accepted this position and we know he will make a difference both for the industry as well as for our students,” said Fred Cook, Director, USC Center for PublicRelations.

     

    Osaki holds an M.A. in public relations from USC’s School of Journalism, where he was awarded Outstanding Graduate. A 29-year company veteran, Osaki now oversees MSLGROUP’s Asia operations, which include 33 owned offices and 1,500 employees.

     

  • Of the eight new regional practice leaders in Asia, four are from the India office

    MSLGroup elevates 4 from India to Asia regional practice leadership

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    MSLGroup, the Publicis Groupe’s strategic communications and engagement consultancy, has announced the appointment of eight new regional practice group leaders and two regional deputy practice group leaders across Asia to further strengthen the firm’s expertise and leadership.

     

    Glenn Osaki
    Jaideep Shergill

    The practice leaders will have as their mandate to ensure MSL’s regional leadership position in their respective practice through best-in-class client service and strategic counsel amongst.

     

    Said Glenn Osaki, President Asia, MSLGroup, said: “Most of these top talents and leaders have been with us for many years, some have grown with us for over a decade. We are very happy to appoint these experts to take on international leadership roles and to contribute to developing the future of MSLGroup in Asia and globally.”

     

     

    Amrit Ahuja

    Amit Misra

    Parveez Modak

    Narendra Nag

     

    The four Indians elevated to the role are: Amrit Ahuja (Business to Business and Technology), Amit Misra (Public Affairs), Parveez Modak (Employee Communication and Engagement) and Narendra Nag (Social Media). Meanwhile, MSLGroup India CEO Jaideep Shergill will continue his leadership role of the regional financial communications practice.

     

  • MSLGroup India, Publicis Groupe's strategic communications and engagement company, has announced the launch of its global digital and social practice in the country, Social Hive

    MSLGroup India launches Social Hive

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    MSLGroup India, Publicis Groupe’s strategic communications and engagement company, has announced the launch of its global digital and social practice in the country, Social Hive.

     

    Jaideep Shergill

    Jaideep Shergill, CEO, MSLGroup India, said, “While MSLGroup India has been a leader in digital and social engagement for years, the launch of Social Hive means that we are taking the practice to a new level, with even tighter connections across the globe. Digital and social capabilities are central parts of idea -based and fully-integrated client communications solutions. Our top talent at Social Hive makes us well positioned to continue to create award-winning work for our clients across all platforms”.

     

     

     

    Parveez Modak

    The Social Hive team in India is led by Senior Vice-President Parveez Modak and Vice-President Narendra Nag. The team comprises of more than 40 consultants in Mumbai and Delhi who manage 5 million people across communities. Social Hive’s strategic storytelling approach helps brands create stronger connections and relationships with the consumer.

     

    Glenn Osaki, MSLGroup Asia president, added, “In this fast-moving industry, keeping up is not enough. We have to lead. This large investment in Social Hive might be surprising given that we are already an industry leader in the digital and social space in India. But if we want to continue to attract the best talent and create the best campaigns for our clients, we have to constantly innovate and invest. Our expanding content creation capabilities, tools and insights will drive our digital and social leadership into the future.”

     

    Alongside Social Hive, MSLGroup has also launched a new proprietary and social tool: the Social Hive Index, which can benchmark a company’s social engagement and compare it to its peers.

     

    MSLGroup India’s social and digital communications is the leading practice of its kind, advising clients such as Sony, Monsanto, Volkswagen, KPMG, Singapore Tourism Board, Australian High Commission (OzFest), Whirlpool and eBay. The network has also won several international awards which showcase world class, outstanding performance in digital and social media, such as the International Business Awards (Bronze, Social Media Focused Campaign 2012, Sony Mobile) and the Bees Awards (Winner, Best Social CRM 2012, eBay India).

     

     

  • Jaideep Shergill's senior level appointment follows a landmark year with prestigious client wins and the launch of the 2nd annual MSLGroup India PR Industry Report

    Jaideep Shergill now CEO of MSLGroup India

    By A Correspondent

     

    MSLGroup, Publicis Groupe’s flagship strategic communications and engagement company, has announced the appointment of Jaideep Shergill as Chief Executive Officer for MSLGroup India.

     

    While Mr Shergill has led MSL India, MSLGroup’s flagship full-service agency for some years now, he will now lead the group’s other arms as well – specifically, Creative+, Social Hive, 20:20 Social. MSLGroup Asia President Glenn Osaki said, “Mr Shergill has been instrumental in helping us position MSL India as one of the leading networks in the nation today, and has already been working with me and other MSLGroup India senior leaders to chart our aggressive growth and development plans for 2013 and beyond. His passion for our business, commitment to our people and will to win are relentless. I am honored to make this long overdue announcement to one of the most deserving individuals in our entire organization.”

     

    Mr Shergill’s senior-level appointment follows a landmark year for the MSLGroup network in India. MSL India shifted towards a more strategic consultancy approach, and repositioned itself from traditional PR practitioners to strategic communications and engagement consultants. The agency refined its brand identity by re-branding Hanmer MSL to MSL India, and led the market in thought-leadership by developing a series of compelling whitepapers that explored the Indian PR industry, economic reforms, e-commerce and society. Its second annual PR industry report, ‘Public Relations in India: Inside the Industry’s Mind and the 2013 Outlook’ was launched on January 16. The network also won many of the client pitches in India including Sony, eBay, Singapore Tourism Board, Intel, Haier, Bangalore International Airport, KPMG, Pfizer and many others. With Mr Shergill’s appointment, MSLGroup India enters a new chapter of growth and development that will increase its level of engagement with key local, regional and global clients.

     

  • Secures top prize at prestigious Campaign Asia-Pacific PR Awards

    MSLGROUP Asia Awarded PR Network of the Year

    By A Correspondent

     

    MSLGROUP Asia, Publicis Groupe’s flagship strategic communications and engagement company and the largest PR and social media network in Greater China and India, was awarded ‘Asia-Pacific Network of the Year’ at the prestigious Campaign Asia-Pacific 2011 PR Awards on March 30.

     

    A first-time nominee for the ceremony’s top prize, MSLGROUP fended off stiff competition from a number of well-established global PR agency brands to be crowned ‘Asia-Pacific Network of the Year.’

     

    The Campaign Asia-Pacific PR Awards is renowned as a benchmark in the communications industry and rewards clients and agencies for the strategies, people and achievements that have transformed businesses and brands. The ‘Asia-Pacific Network of the Year’ award specifically recognises business and client growth, talent retention and development, and PR innovation.

     

    Commenting on the award win, Glenn Osaki, President, MSLGROUP Asia, said: “I am extremely proud of our colleagues and clients for partnering together to achieve the best performance in the industry and win this recognition as ‘Asia-Pacific Network of the Year.’ 2011 was a year that transformed MSLGROUP into Asia’s leader in PR, social media and engagement. Our client-centric approach, PR and social media innovation, and focus on learning and people development have helped us achieve outstanding growth and reputation in the last year. This award belongs to every one of our 1,700 colleagues across the region who are committed to being our clients’ most trusted advisor, and source of unbound creativity, engagement and value in today’s always-on conversation.”

     

    Hanmer MSL, part of MSLGROUP India, also notched an Honourable Mention on the night, for its integrated communications campaign for STAR India Pvt Ltd.

     

    For 23 years, MSLGROUP’s Asia team has counselled global, regional and local clients, helping them establish, protect and expand their businesses and brands across this fast-growing region. Today, MSLGROUP has the largest PR, social media and events teams in Greater China (16 offices and 1,000 colleagues) andIndia(15 offices and 575 colleagues) and is actively working to lead the development of the industry with the regular publication of whitepapers/reports and innovative Learning & People Development programs to nurture talent.

     

    MSLGROUP is Publicis Groupe’s strategic communications and engagement group, advisors in all aspects of communication strategy: from consumer PR to financial communications, from public affairs to reputation management, and from crisis communications to experiential marketing and events. With more than 3,500 people across close to 100 offices worldwide, MSLGROUP is also the largest PR network in fast-growingChinaandIndia.

     

    Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, part of the CAC 40 index] is the third largest communications group in the world, offering a full range of services and skills: digital and traditional advertising, public affairs and events, media buying and specialized communication. Its major networks are Leo Burnett, MSLGROUP, PHCG (Publicis Healthcare Communications Group), Publicis Worldwide, Rosetta and Saatchi & Saatchi.