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  • As media partners

    MangoData and Crayons Advertising to collaborate

    By Our Staff

     

    Mango Data and Crayons Advertising have announced a collaboration as media partners.

     

    Speaking about the partnership, Deepak Negi, CEO Mango Data said: “The power of this partnership is already evident in some of the new wins for Crayons where the strength of Crayons’ creative idea was amplified by Mango Data’s cutting edge technology and effective media solutions. I expect that we will soon be a powerhouse of innovative and clutter-breaking ideas to maximise the effectiveness of the engagement between the brand and its consumers”

     

    Kunal Lalani, Managing Director, Crayons is also very upbeat about the partnership. He said: “In this day and age, what is important is to have great content that is delivered precisely to the right target audience. This partnership is going to bring about theperfect balance between content and technology”

     

  • Datar has moved from Hakuhudo where he was Senior Vice President, Planning

    Crayons hires Samir Datar

    By A Correspondent

     

    Samir Datar
    Kunal Lalani

    Crayons Advertising has announced the appointment of Samir Datar as Senior Vice President to head the Delhi Branch. Datar has moved from Hakuhudo where he was Senior Vice President, Planning.

     

    Said Kunal Lalani, CMD, The Crayons Network: “Contrary to market belief, it is the right time to pick up talent and build a strong team to excel in the tough times ahead. It is good to have a seasoned strategic planner like Samir to head the Delhi branch. His account management track record and strategic thinking capabilities will surely add value to us,” adding: “The Crayons Network has won quite a few new businesses in recent past like ITC WelcomHeritage, Punjab Tourism, IBEF (India Brand Equity Fund) and DIPR Govt of Uttar Pradesh among others”, he further added.

     

    Added Datar: “In the industry which has gone through challenging times and still coming to grips with the new reality, my various meetings with Kunal and Ranjan gave me a sense of intense positivity and optimism. As Kunal rightly said, this is the time to get great talent, strengthen the team and be ready because the good times are round the corner, if not already here.”

     

     

  • 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.”

     

  • 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.”