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  • …. to create content hub

    Mindshare helps Times Network & Britannia partner

    Times Network has partnered with Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese and Mindshare to launch ‘Cheeseitup.in’, a content destination to enhance cheese awareness in India and provide culinary inspiration.

    Said Abhishek Sinha, CEO Britannia Bel Foods, and CBO Britannia Dairy: “CheeseItUp.in is Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese’s effort for all cheese enthusiasts and novices who are constantly looking for gathering knowledge about the product category. After the joint venture between Britannia and Bel group, we began the journey of creating awareness about the category benefits, with borrowed learnings and expertise from the French conglomerate. We realised that as a nascent category in India, the awareness about cheese, its benefits, and usage is still limited and fragmented. We took up this challenge with our partners – Times Network and Mindshare to build an inclusive platform which could cater to this gap for all Indians.”

    Commenting on the partnership, Rohit Gopakumar, CEO- ZENL & BCCL(TV Division) added: “Our endeavour is always to provide a balanced platform for both our audience and clients. The satisfaction of achieving brand objectives through targeted content offerings excites our team. Britannia has consistently led the way in creating cutting-edge communication ideas for its various products. This partnership between Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese and Times Network Digital platforms will undoubtedly break new ground in the cheese category. Collaborating with Britannia and Mindshare to introduce a new and innovative concept that marries content with brand thought leadership is the way forward for deep audience engagement. It’s time to CHEESEITUP!”

    Speaking on the partnership, Rohit Chadda, President & COO – Digital, Times Network said: “Content-driven commerce strategically integrates content into the shopping process to provide customers with the highest quality experience. Times Network Digital has the largest base of premium, influential audience in the country across news & lifestyle categories. Our brand TimesFoodie.com, an industry-leading platform in food content, is the perfect partner to create such a food destination for Britannia. The idea of ‘CheeseItUp.in’ is to instil product knowledge and usage, while also taking an innovative approach to ecommerce that directly drives revenue for the brand.”

    Said Amin Lakhani, CEO, Mindshare: “CheeseItUp.in isn’t just a platform, it’s your fun and flavourful culinary playground! We want to make cheese a delicious and healthy part of everyday meal planning. We use real consumer data to craft healthy and inspiring recipes with Britannia The Laughing Cow cheese. It’s connected commerce powered by content. Mindshare has architected a partnership between Britannia Bel Foods and Times News Network. Get ready to experience a whole new world of cheese-based creations! We are excited to see how this platform will revolutionise the way people enjoy Britannia The Laughing Cow cheese in their daily lives.”

  • To help drive growth and shape digital narratives

    Dimpy Yadav joins Mindshare as Head of Digital Strategy

    Mindshare, the media services company that is part of GroupM and WPP, appoints Dimpy Yadav as the new Head of Digital Strategy. Dimpy’s expertise and experience will play a pivotal role in shaping Mindshare’s digital narrative and enhancing our digital product offerings for both existing and new clients. She will be based out of Mindshare’s Gurgaon office.

    Amin Lakhani, CEO of Mindshare – South Asia said: “Dimpy’s wealth of experience and expertise will be invaluable in propelling our digital strategy forward. Her deep understanding of the digital landscape and track record of driving impactful results align perfectly with our vision for innovation and growth.

  • To drive digital commerce growth

    Mindshare appoints Kalyan Undinty to head ecommerce

    Mindshare has announced the appointment of Kalyan Undinty as Head of Ecommerce. He was until recently Global Ecommerce Director at Reckitt.

    Said Amin Lakhani, CEO, Mindshare – South Asia: ” His extensive experience in building and scaling ecommerce businesses will help us innovate and deliver exceptional results for our clients. As brands embark on a journey of growth and transformation, we want to help them leverage the power of e-commerce to redefine strategies and drive tangible value for them. Together, we will chart new territories, elevate customer experiences in the ever-evolving realm of digital commerce.”

    Added Undinty: “It’s an exciting opportunity to explore new avenues and create transformative experiences, driving sustainable growth in the e-commerce ecosystem. Together, we’ll utilize data-driven insights, consumer-centric strategies, and cutting-edge technology to surpass our clients’ and consumers’ expectations. I’m excited to join the team and help shape Mindshare’s ecommerce agenda.”

  • The first set of Creative Abby awards were presented on Day 2 of the Abby. As also the Broadcaster award

    Leo Burnett bags a Grand Prix

     

     

    By Our Staff

     

    The big news on Day 2 of Goafest was the awarding of the second Grand Prix of the festival and the first amongst the Creative Awards. Leo Burnett India was awarded a Grand Prix for Airtel’s ‘Airtel 175 Replayed’ campaign. The agency was also recognised as Digital Specialist Agency of The Year with a total of 15 metals. The category saw a total of 6 Gold, 15 Silver, and 37 Bronze Metals. There were six merits in the category.

     

    Meanwhile, COG Culture was awarded as Design Specialist Agency of The Year, with a total of 16 metals. The category saw a total of 3 Gold, 13 Silver and 16 Bronze Metals along with 17 merits.

     

    With a total of three Metals, Mindshare was recognised as Mobile Specialist Agency of The Year. The category witnessed a total of 15 metals with 2 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze and 4 merits.

     

    Mindshare was also recognised as Specialist Agency of The Year with four metals. The category had 3 Gold, 6 Silver, 7 Bronze and 4 Merits being awarded.

     

    FCB Group India was recognised as Direct Specialist Agency of The Year with 10 Metals in total. The category saw a total of 3 Gold, 12 Silver, 13 Bronze and 10 Merits being awarded.

     

    FCB Group India was recognised as Public Relations Specialist Agency of The Year with 8 Metals. The category had 6 Gold, 9 Silver, 7 Bronze, and 4 Merits in total.

     

    Meanwhile, with a total of 9 metals, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited was awarded as the Broadcaster of The Year Award. The category witnessed a total of 6 Gold, 8 Silver, 4 Bronze and 1 Merit.

     

  • Partnership focused on innovative strategies and technology-driven solutions

    Mindshare drives home with media mandate of Maruti Suzuki

    By Our Staff

     

    Mindshare bags mandate for Maruti Suzuki. The agency emerged victorious after a competitive multi-agency pitch. As a flagship agency from GroupM, Mindshare’s expertise, creativity, and strategic vision will help steer the Maruti Suzuki brand towards a faster lane of growth and success, operating from its Gurgaon office.

     

    Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said: “We are looking forward to this partnership with Mindshare (Group M) as our integrated media agency. We expect to leverage Mindshare’s strengths in the media industry to synergize and optimize our media spends and co-create ground-breaking initiatives that will give us an edge in today’s competitive automotive industry. We look forward to the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.”

     

    Added Helen McRae, CEO – Mindshare Asia Pacific: “This win by Mindshare in securing the media mandate for Maruti Suzuki is a significant milestone for the advertising industry in India. It highlights the agency’s exceptional capabilities in providing innovative and technology-driven solutions to their clients. We are excited to see the strategic vision and expertise of Mindshare to steer Maruti Suzuki towards sustainable and responsible growth. This partnership is a testament to the agency’s commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients and driving growth for businesses in the region.”

     

    Prasanth Kumar, CEO – GroupM South Asia, expressed his excitement, said:  “We are thrilled to have a brand like Maruti Suzuki on board with Mindshare India. This win is not only a testament to the agency’s outstanding capabilities and offerings but also demonstrates GroupM’s commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients. It also demonstrates the agency’s ability to drive brands forward and build trust with clients. We look forward to seeing the innovative solutions that Mindshare will develop to drive Maruti Suzuki’s growth story forward.”

     

  • To help brands grow by crafting insightful strategies

    Mindshare appoints Mausami Prasad as National Head of Strategy & Insights

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    Mindshare India has appointed Mausami Prasad, National Head – Strategy & Insights. Prasad will be based out of Mumbai and will report to Amin Lakhani, CEO – Mindshare South Asia.

     

    Said Lakhani:: “We are glad to have someone as experienced as Mausami on our team. Today, our clients are focusing on integrated strategies to grow their businesses. The expertise Mausami brings to Mindshare will allow us to continue to support clients by crafting insight-driven approaches. I am certain that Mausami will play a pivotal role in the brand transformation journey for our clients.”

     

    Added Prasad: “I believe in earning the leadership that I have been entrusted with and would love to create winning journeys with my team. I am excited to join Mindshare, an industry leader in shaping creative strategies for its brands and clients to help them achieve their goals. I am thrilled about this opportunity, and I would like to thank the team for believing in me. I look forward to contributing to Mindshare’s ‘good growth’ journey by creating exclusive strategies for our clients.”

     

  • The launch was planned with Mindshare and WPP's agenda on "marrying creativity and tech"

    Mindshare conceptualises Volvoverse launch

    By Our Staff

     

    Mindshare India has conceptualised and enabled a electric vehicle (EV) launch in the Metaverse, for Volvo Cars called Volvoverse. This is the first-of-its-kind collaboration on Metaverse across WPP India agencies. Mindshare collaborated with other WPP agencies including Hogarth, Yonder, Grey, and Genesis BCW to deliver Volvoverse.

     

    Said Amin Lakhani, CEO – Mindshare South Asia: “We at Mindshare strive to provide our clients with tech-enabled, creative branding solutions. The concept behind launching the XC40 Recharge in the Metaverse was to launch the EV in a sustainable ecosystem following the vision of Volvo. The Metaverse is evolving the Internet by bringing people closer. Using virtual worlds, we are looking to reach out to maximum audiences. We are excited to do the first-ever EV launch in the Metaverse with a campaign that appeals to our audience in an exciting new environment which is the first of its kind.”

     

    Added Jyoti Malhotra, MD – Volvo Car India: “Volvo has always been on the forefront of innovation and technology and we as a company are also globally known for our commitment to sustainability. The launch of the XC40 Recharge on the metaverse platform is a pioneering moment leveraging digital technology in the marketing sphere. The metaverse launch also contributes to our sustainability mission as it leaves a negligible carbon footprint as compared to conventional launches.”

     

    Said Gopikaa Davar, CEO – Hogarth India: “Hogarth is committed to reach Net Zero by 2030, and we are excited to partner with Mindshare & Volvo on a project, which brings together both our focus areas of sustainable production and the metaverse. Launching an electric vehicle in the virtual world is only befitting as a conscious alternative to a physical event where an average conference attendee would have produced around 170kgs of CO2 emission in a one-day event.* This is a great example where weall are reducing and mitigating the environmental impact by using virtual studios and green screen shoots as a driving force, removing the need for location shoots and events (reduces carbon footprint) and maximising the utilisation of the content we capture.”

     

  • Launches 'Idhu Namma campaign'

    Brooke Bond 3 Roses collaborates with CSK for new TVC

    By Our Staff

     

    Brooke Bond 3 Roses tea brand launched its new TVC Idhu Namma Tea(m), where it has partnered with the IPL team ‘Chennai Super Kings’ for its 15th edition. The campaign highlights the message of ‘Idhu Namma Tea, Idhu Namma Team’ (It’s our Tea, It’s our Team) to connect with the audience by accepting and trusting the new members of CSK.

     

    Said Shiva Krishnamurthy, Vice President, Tea & Foods (HUL): “Brooke Bond 3 Roses is South India’s most loved tea brand and an icon of Tamil Nadu. Being Tamil Nadu’s favourite tea, we are happy to partner with Tamil Nadu’s favourite tea(m), Chennai Super Kings, during this year’s IPL. Our Idhu Namma tea(m) campaign celebrates Tamilians’ love for 3 Roses tea and for CSK with lots of warmth and affection.”

     

    Added Ajay Mehta, Senior Vice President, Mindshare: “With the IPL season, we took this golden opportunity to associate with Chennai Super Kings, a team that unifies entire Tamil Nadu and resonates well with the brand’s philosophy of togetherness. The films capture this in a light-hearted manner and that too over a cup of tea.”

     

     

  • Launches 'Idhu Namma campaign'

    Brooke Bond 3 Roses collaborates with CSK for new TVC

    By Our Staff

     

    Brooke Bond 3 Roses tea brand launched its new TVC Idhu Namma Tea(m), where it has partnered with the IPL team ‘Chennai Super Kings’ for its 15th edition. The campaign highlights the message of ‘Idhu Namma Tea, Idhu Namma Team’ (It’s our Tea, It’s our Team) to connect with the audience by accepting and trusting the new members of CSK.

     

    Said Shiva Krishnamurthy, Vice President, Tea & Foods (HUL): “Brooke Bond 3 Roses is South India’s most loved tea brand and an icon of Tamil Nadu. Being Tamil Nadu’s favourite tea, we are happy to partner with Tamil Nadu’s favourite tea(m), Chennai Super Kings, during this year’s IPL. Our Idhu Namma tea(m) campaign celebrates Tamilians’ love for 3 Roses tea and for CSK with lots of warmth and affection.”

     

    Added Ajay Mehta, Sr. Vice President, Mindshare: “With the IPL season, we took this golden opportunity to associate with Chennai Super Kings, a team that unifies entire Tamil Nadu and resonates well with the brand’s philosophy of togetherness. The films capture this in a light-hearted manner and that too over a cup of tea.”

     

     

  • Will be responsible for expanding growth metrics for Mindshare

    Mindshare elevates Ruchi Mathur to CGO

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    Mindshare India has announced the elevation of Ruchi Mathur to Chief Growth Officer. Mathur, who was previously Head – Client Leadership, Mindshare North & East, will now be responsible for expanding growth metrics for Mindshare through new business development and unlocking growth opportunities within existing businesses. Along with Mindshare, she will closely work with the GroupM leadership to scale in partnerships, and capability offering and drive Mindshare’s good growth agenda.

     

    Said Amin Lakhani, CEO – Mindshare South Asia: “Ruchi is a passionate leader and has a proven record of driving excellent business results within the Mindshare group, in the North and East especially. She is instrumental in boosting operational efficiency for helping our clients achieve their objectives. With more than two decades of media expertise, Ruchi brings in a unique set of perspectives and skills that will help hone our strategic direction and grow our organization. I am looking forward to her continued contribution within the system and am confident that with her expertise, we will continue leading towards client delight.”

     

  • Bags Apna.com, Launch My Career, WinZo, etc

    Mindshare North wins several tech mandates

    By Our Staff

     

    Mindshare, GroupM’s flagship agency, has witnessed a great start to the new year. The North region has seen a number of wins across the new age consumer-internet and data-tech category.

     

    The recent wins Mindshare saw are apna.com – professional network site, Launch My Career – a data-tech driven online career guidance platform and WinZO – social gaming app.

     

    Said Ruchi Mathur, Senior Vice President – Client Leadership – Mindshare North & East India: “Several wins across a sector like consumer-internet and data-tech is a testament to the client’s trust in our work. Brands today are looking for a strategic partner who can co-create communication with smart data and tech to deliver efficient campaigns and brand messaging. Clients are increasingly opting for agencies who have the capability to deliver full- funnel solutions and we are fully capable of delivering on these requirements. We are proud to have won these accounts in these emerging categories and we are confident of delivering the best to the clients.”

     

    Added Parthasarathy Mandayam, CEO – Mindshare South Asia: “These wins contribute to our vision of growth. While Mindshare continues to deliver in the traditional media space, there is increased focus on performance, data, tech, content as well. It is a privilege to see our teams continue to work hard and adapt to these difficult times and an honor to have clients put their trust in us, this is what makes Mindshare. These wins show that the team’s hard work and our strategy is paying off.”

     

  • To oversee digital strategic direction and leadership within the digital group

    Mindshare appoints Prashant Nandan as Digital Lead for North and East

    By Our Staff

     

    Mindshare announced the appointment of Prashant Nandan as the Digital Lead for North & East.

     

    In his new position, Nandan will be responsible for digital strategic direction and leadership within the digital group to deliver communications plans. His role will focus on building a high growth business & driving revenue strategy for Mindshare India.

     

    On the appointment, Gopa Menon, Digital Head – Mindshare South Asia said: “I am very happy to have Prashant join us. He comes with diverse experience in Digital Marketing, Media Planning and Trading. He will play an important role in driving the digital growth for Mindshare North and East.  As Mindshare now re-orients its business around the pillars of Acceleration, Outcome and Good Growth, I am looking forward to working with him to shape the continued phase of growth and transformation for our clients.”

     

    Added Ruchi Mathur, Senior Vice President – North and East, Mindshare India said, “ The shape of our business is changing. While we continue to partner with our existing clients in their transformation journeys, we are also seeking new clients from the brand new world. Prashant with his experience and passion will play a key role in driving this new, seamless and good growth narrative for us. Extremely excited to have him on board and look forward to getting into 2022 with a bang.”