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  • The senior management team are part of Havas Media and Havas Creative

    Senior management at Havas go more senior

     

     

    Havas Group India has announced key elevations in its senior management team for Havas Media and Havas Creative.

     

    Uday Mohan, Managing Partner North & West, Havas Media will now be President, North & West. R Venkatasubramanian, National Head Buying, Havas Media will be President & National Head Investments. And Manas Lahiri, Managing Partner – North, Havas Creative has been elevated to President, North.

     

    Mohan and Venkat will continue to report to Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Group India and Lahiri will report to Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas Group India.

     

    Said Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas Group India: “I am excited to announce well deserved key elevations from our Havas Group Senior Leadership team, that will further accelerate growth and enhance the value proposition of our organisation and take the agency to greater heights. 2020 has been a challenging yet a very satisfactory year for the agency in terms of clients, revenue, awards, and fame. I look forward to Uday, Manas and Venkat to soar higher and take us to even greater achievements, and targets.”

     

     

  • The mandate includes both offline and digital media duties

    Havas Media to deliver for Domino’s Pizza

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media has bagged the integrated media duties for Domino’s Pizza operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Limited. The account has been assigned after multi-agency pitches and participation from the leading networks. The mandate won by Havas Media includes both offline and digital media duties.

     

    Pratik Pota

    Said Pratik Pota, CEO and Whole-time Director, Jubilant FoodWorks: “We are glad to have Havas Media on board as our media partner. We are confident that their expertise, market understanding and integrated offering will help us in driving the next phase of transformation and growth for Domino’s. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership”.

     

     

    Rana Barua

    Added Rana Barua, CEO, Havas Group India: “We are absolutely delighted to partner with a prestigious brand as Domino’s Pizza, which is one of the most loved pizza brands in the world. And looking forward to playing an integral role in charting out the next phase of growth. Whilst, the Food and Beverage industry as a whole has gone through extremely challenging time during the past few months during the pandemic, we are confident, we will be able to contribute to the brand’s growth with our holistic village model and integrated offering”.

     

    Mohit Joshi

    Said Mohit Joshi, CEO – Havas Media Group: “This win is a testament to our continued efforts of scaling our operations further in India and the expertise we bring to our clients. At Havas Media, we invest in media that matters and drive Media Experience (MX) that connects a client with their target audience. This unique data-driven and content powered approach is the bedrock of all our strategies. With this mandate, we look forward to further strengthening Domino’s Pizzas’ meaningful journey and adding an esteemed brand to our stellar list of existing clients”.

     

    The business will be handled out of the agency’s Gurugram office led by Uday Mohan – Managing Partner – North and West.

     

     

  • He will continue to report to Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas Group India

    Mohit Joshi is now CEO, Havas Media Group

    By A Correspondent

     

    Mohit Joshi

    We thought he was CEO of Havas Media already, but now it’s formal and official. Havas Group India has announced the elevation of Mohit Joshi to Chief Executive Officer of Havas Media Group with immediate effect. Prior to this, Joshi was Managing Director of Havas Media Group. He will continue to report to Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas Group India.

     

    Joshi has spent over 13 years at Havas Media and has 20+ experience in the media. He is also in the mancom of AAAI and IAMAI and is actively involved in other industry bodies as well.

     

    Vishnu Mohan

    Added Vishnu Mohan, Chairman and CEO, Havas Group, India and Southeast Asia: “I have had the privilege of welcoming Mohit to Havas almost 14 years ago. A true dynamic leader with an in-depth understanding of consumers, brands, and the changing media landscape. Mohit’s experience and long association with Havas makes him an ideal choice for the leadership role, as we look to significantly scale our presence in the media space.”

     

     

    Rana Barua

    Said Barua: “Over the last few years, Mohit has not just driven existing clients and business but has also played a lead role in driving the growth for the agency. He is a passionate and a visionary business leader, who brings invaluable expertise. His long-term vision coupled with his acumen will help us make a more meaningful difference to brands and consumers. I am happy that its Mohit who will lead Havas Media Group into the next phase of growth.”

     

    Added Joshi: “In today’s dynamic and evolving business environment, Havas overall is undergoing a massive change to stay differentiated, relevant and meaningful. I’m excited to take on this huge responsibility and new responsibilities and combating the challenges during this crucial time and I look forward to the next chapter working closely with Rana, the senior management of Havas Group India, my wonderful colleagues and clients and the entire team across the region and all our global offices.”

     

     

  • Vanish creates an AR-based digital experience with Avataar.Me for its consumers

    Vanish launches new campaign to give ‘Dry Clean Like results’

    By A Correspondent

     

    Stain remover brand Vanish has joined hands with Avataar.Me to create an Augmented Reality experience for its consumers. The brand has also launched its new campaign showcasing Vanish’s revolutionary formulation while highlighting ‘dry clean like results at home’.

     

    Commenting on the campaign launch, Sukhleen Aneja, CMO & Marketing Director, RB Hygiene- South Asia said:  “Consumer needs and demands evolve especially as they adjust to the new normal. Vanish with its revolutionary formulation provides ‘Dry clean like results at home’ by whitening, brightening and removing stains. This is a perfect solution for consumers who can take care of their everyday clothing and make their clothes last longer while looking brighter and whiter. We are also delighted to partner with Avataar.Me to bring a first of its kind immersive demo experience to our consumers in real time. This Digital immersion which will go live next month helps us reach out to our Gen-Z and millennial online audiences who are looking for the perfect solution for all their garment woes.”

     

    Added Ravinder Siwach, Creative Director, Havas Media: “Indians have become more fashion forward and conscious about taking care of their everyday clothing. The live demo approach in the TVC is deliberate because it brings to life consumer’s garment woes and addresses their concerns first-hand.”

     

     

  • Prasanth Kumar, CEO – South Asia, GroupM was unanimously elected Vice-President of the Association

    Anupriya Acharya takes charge as AAAI President

    By A Correspondent

     

    Anupriya Acharya, CEO – South Asia, Publicis Groupe was elected President of Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) for the year 2020-21 at its Annual General Body Meeting held in Mumbai on Monday. Ashish Bhasin, President of Advertising Agencies Association of India( AAAI), handed over charge to Acharya. Prasanth Kumar, CEO – South Asia, GroupM was unanimously elected Vice-President of the Association.

     

    Other elected members of the Executive Committee in alphabetical order are:

     

    Anand Bhadkamkar, Dentsu Aegis Network Marketing Solutions Pvt Ltd

    Kunal Lalani, Crayons Advertising Pvt Ltd

    Mohit Joshi, Havas Media India Pvt Ltd

    Pranav Premnarayen, Prem Associates Advertising & Marketing

    Rana Barua, Havas Worldwide India Pvt Ltd

    Vivek Srivastava, Innocean Worldwide Communications Pvt Ltd

    Ashish Bhasin will be the ex-officio member of the AAAI Executive Committee for 2020-21 as its immediate past President.

     

    Said Acharya: “It’s a tremendous honour and also an enormous responsibility to be elected as the President of such a prestigious organisation. I am acutely aware that our industry, like the rest of the world, has just witnessed the most unprecedented times and it’s a difficult time for most. The pandemic has only underscored the relevance of the collective thinking and the heightened role that AAAI can play. I will strive to do my best to further the interests of the advertising industry and take AAAI to greater heights as we emerge into the new normal. Many top advertising professionals have contributed very selflessly and relentlessly to the AAAI, both with and without executive positions. And that is what inspires me immensely as I take on this position. Many thanks to Ashish Bhasin for his leadership in the last two years as President – he has made great progress in making the association more inclusive, diverse and future-ready. Also, thanks to all the Executive committee members and the secretariat for all the learning they have given me in the past many years”.

     

    Added Bhasin: “I have had the privilege to lead AAAI for two years as its president, I wish to thank all my fellow executive committee members for their wholehearted cooperation and valuable support. I would also like to congratulate Anupriya Acharya on her election as President. Anupriya has been a key member of the Indian media and advertising industry for a long time. I’m sure she will play a stellar role in taking forward the Association and its work. I wish her the very best for this role.”

     

  • According to a Havas communique, the account size is estimated to be upwards of Rs 30 crore and will be handled out of the agency’s Bengaluru office led by Saurabh Jain, EVP – South, Havas Media

    MyGate allows Havas Media entry with media mandate

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media has bagged the media duties for MyGate, the community management solution, whose comprehensive offering comprises security, ERP and a host of other features for gated communities. Simply put the value added software for entry management solution that many housing complexes have embraced. The mandate includes over-the-top (OTT) media services and all offline media duties. The account was won following a multi-agency pitch. According to a Havas communique, the account size is estimated to be upwards of Rs 30 crore and will be handled out of the agency’s Bengaluru office led by Saurabh Jain, EVP – South, Havas Media.

     

    Ranjit Behera

    Said Ranjit Behera, Head of Marketing, MyGate: “By enhancing the safety and convenience of gated communities and constantly introducing newer, better, friendlier solutions to everyday problems, MyGate is bringing about a positive change in community living. Effective communication is a crucial component of this effort, and we’re glad to have the passion, experience and strategic thinking of Havas Media Group’s Meaningful Media to navigate its constantly evolving landscape.”

     

    Mohit Joshi

    Added Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media Group India: “MyGate is a pioneer brand in the community management space which thrives on technology and innovation. MyGate app facilitates a seamless and contactless experience to its user which is a need of the hour. MyGate’s recent integrations with news and healthcare platforms is a testament to their passion towards community welfare. We are honoured to be partnering with MyGate and are glad to further bolster our e-commerce portfolio with this win.”

     

     

  • He will report to Vishnu Mohan, Chairman & CEO Havas Group, SEA, India and North Asia

    Satyajit Sen heads to Indonesia as Havas Media CEO

    By A Correspondent

     

    The next time you are on the beaches of Bali, don’t be surprised if you run into good ol’ media boss from India, Satyajit Sen. Havas Group Indonesia has announced his appointment as CEO of Havas Media CEO.  Sen takes charge of a position left vacant after the exit of Anwesh Bose in November last year. His mandate is to accelerate Havas Media Indonesia’s journey of transformation and exponential growth with a focus on collaboration, new business and building and leading a team. He will report to Vishnu Mohan, Chairman & CEO Havas Group, SEA, India and North Asia. Sen’s appointment is effective immediately and he is based in Jakarta.

     

    Sen joins Havas Indonesia from Samsung India where he led the media management function from 2014. Prior to the South Korean giant, Sen was CEO of Zenith Optimedia in India.

     

    Commenting on the appointment, Mohan said: “Satyajit’s proven expertise in delivering value across the spectrum of media services encompassing digital, content and data coupled with extremely strong leadership skills will build on what we have already achieved in Indonesia, which has a strong portfolio of media clients like Indofood, Grab, and Godrej and take Havas Indonesia forward in its next phase of growth and expansion. His experience encompassing both brand and agency will be huge advantage in a critical market like Indonesia. I am delighted to welcome Satyajit to the Havas family and I am confident that he will propel Havas Indonesia in its next phase of evolution.”

     

    Added Sen: “This is an interesting opportunity in changing and challenging times. Havas has been a pioneer in integration with its Village model of organisational structure and this multi-dimensional approach to marketing and advertising is exactly what clients are looking for. I am extremely excited to be a part of Havas Group’s futuristic agency model and looking forward to working with the team to start a new chapter for Havas Media in Indonesia.”

     

    Bali, by the way, isn’t exactly close to Jakarta. It’s around 17 hours away by road given the 1154 km distance. That’s a little less than a couple of hours by air.

     

     

  • ACC Limited is India's foremost manufacturer of cement and ready mixed concrete

    Havas Media bags integrated media duties of ACC Cement

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media has bagged the integrated media mandate of the Mumbai-headquartered ACC Limited.

     

    Said Ashish Prasad, CMO and Head New Products & Services, ACC Limited: “We are happy to have Havas Media as a partner in our journey to live by our pioneering and innovation spirit. We are confident that with the very dynamic and fast-changing media scenario, Havas Media with their global experience & expertise will be able to develop a robust strategy for our brand and add impetus to all our marketing initiatives”

     

    Added Rana Barua, CEO, Havas Group India: “ACC Cement is synonymous for cement and enjoys high equity in the Indian market. From anticipating customers’ needs to being able to serve them with innovative and differentiated products and solutions, ACC has always been a front-runner. Havas Group’s multi-faceted, integrated, meaningful approach makes us a strong force to reckon with. We are glad to be partnering with such an iconic brand and look forward to a meaningful association.”

     

    Said Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media Group, India:“We are excited to be appointed as a brand partner for a legacy brand like ACC Cement. At play will be Havas Media Group’s integrated media skills centered on digital and our ‘Meaningful Brands’ framework which will together map the brand chart for ACC Cement. We look forward to carving a meaningful brand strategy and taking the brand to greater heights.”

     

     

  • Prior to this Vishnu was heading the Arena division at Havas media group

    Vishnu Sharma joins Crayons Network

    By A Correspondent

     

    Vishnu Sharma

    The Crayons Network has appointed Vishnu Sharma as Executive Vice President heading the media division of agency. Prior to this, Sharma was heading the Arena division at Havas Media.

     

    Commenting on the hiring, Kunal Lalani, Chairman, The Crayons Network said: “Vishnu’s inputs shall help better navigate the complex media environment and bring incremental value for our esteemed clients. The crayons network has a unified operating model and collaboration is the cornerstone of our business model helping us to deliver full accountability of our client’s investments and bring about ideas that flourish without boundaries. The Crayons network has capabilities and is well positioned to be a data-cum-content driven media partner to brands across sectors driving their overall marketing strategy and Vishnu’s addition to the team will enhance our delivery.“

     

    Added Ranjan Bargotra, President, The Crayons Network: “Vishnu is one of those few media professionals who have great expertise in traditional as well as digital media, which is a strong attribute in today fast changing media landscape. We are delighted to have Vishnu on board and I am certain that our clients will benefit from his rich expertise in media.”

     

     

  • The pitch was jointly won by Havas Media and Havas Life Sorento, the group’s healthcare specialist division

    Havas Media bags digital duties of Piramal consumer products division

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media has bagged the digital duties of Piramal Enterprises Limited’s (PEL) Consumer Products Division. The pitch was jointly won along with Havas Group’s healthcare specialists, Havas Life Sorento.

     

    The mandate includes social media, content, ORM, SEO and website duties for PEL’s Consumer Products Division comprising of 22 brands across categories such as skin care, vitamins and nutrition, antacids, analgesics, gastro-intestinal and baby-care. The account will be handled out of the agency’s Mumbai office.

     

    Said Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media Group: “We are delighted to be partnering with a renowned meaningful brand like Piramal that caters to the Indian self-care market with a purpose to improve people’s lives by offering products that address their routine-disruptors. Havas with its combined capabilities from creative, media and healthcare divisions, manifested in our ‘Village’ Together model, will aim to provide the best consumer-centric solutions to the client. Based on the philosophy of ‘Doing Well and Doing Good’, Piramal Group is known to create long-term value for its stakeholders and the community at large, and we are delighted to be their trusted torchbearers in this journey.”

     

     

  • Havas Media is now helmed by Managing Director Mohit Joshi who reports to Group CEO Rana Barua

    Exclusive: ‘Hava’ of Change blowing @ Havas. Anita Nayyar moves out of day-to-day ops in Havas Media India

    By A Correspondent

    We’ve been hearing these rumours for a few months now. But now it’s confirmed.

    Anita Nayyar
    Mohit Joshi

    Anita Nayyar, longstanding CEO of Havas Media India and Southeast Asia, has now moved out of her day-to-day operational role at Havas Media to a larger group-level assignment with Vivendi, the holding company of Havas, with reporting directly (and only) to Vishnu Mohan, Chairman & CEO, Havas India & South East Asia. Nayyar’s mandate includes working on inorganic growth, identifying new business opportunities and new revenue streams, and facilitate partnership.

    Havas Media meanwhile is now being helmed by Managing Director Mohit Joshi who reports to Havas Group India CEO Rana Barua. According to information received by MxMIndia, things have changed since around a fortnight via communication sent out to all internal stakeholders by Mohan.

    Nayyar joined Havas in 2007 as CEO of Havas Media India and save a few months when she moved to Bennett Coleman and Company Ltd (BCCL) as Head of Customer Strategy and joined back seven months later, she has been spearheading Havas Media. Joshi has also been working with the group since 2007.

  • In her last assignment, Tarannum was with Havas Media as Executive Vice President

    Tarannum Alam joins MX Player as Head – Agency Business

    By A Correspondent

     

    Tarannum Alam

    MX Player has appointed Tarannum Alam as Head – Agency Business. In her new role, she will be responsible for driving relationships across advertising/media agencies pan India with a focus on revenue growth for the app. She will be based out of Delhi and will report to Viraj Jit Singh – Sr. VP & Head Revenue, MX Player, notes a communique.

     

    In her last assignment, Tarannum was with Havas Media as Executive Vice President and handled clients like Hyundai, Emirates, Voltas, Kohler among others.  She started her career with McCann Erickson in the year 2000 and worked on the Nestle and L’Oreal businesses. She was also associated with Madison, Vivaki Exchange, Group M and Reliance Big FM in the past.