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  • 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.

  • The mandate includes media strategy, planning & buying, digital and social duties

    Havas Media bags integrated media duties of British Council

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media India has bagged the integrated media duties of British Council Examinations and English Services India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of British Council, UK, specialising in international cultural and educational opportunities with presence in over 100 countries.

     

    The mandate includes media strategy, planning & buying, digital and social duties. The account will be handled out of the agency’s Gurgaon office.

     

    Michael King

    Commenting on the partnership, Michael King, CEO, British Council Examinations and English Services India Pvt Ltd said: “Agility and a consumer-centric mindset from our partners is key to our deliveries, as is reliance on deeper customer insights and data-driven actions. We are confident that Havas Media with its integrated media approach and market expertise will deliver the desired results for the brand. We are excited about this partnership and look forward to working with Havas Media.”

     

    Mohit Joshi

    Added Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media Group India: “We are delighted to be partnering with British Council, an international organisation that aims to celebrate the modern-day relationship between both countries and build meaningful connections via creativity, collaboration and cultural exchange. Digital is at the core of Havas and we are proud to be associated with a digital-first brand that has created world-leading digital cultural experiences, opening up the worlds of dance, music and theatre to millions of young Indians.”

     

     

  • Venkat joins from Initiative Media where he was Senior VP

    Havas Media India appoints R Venkatasubramanian as National Head of Investments

    By A Correspondent

     

    R Venkatasubramanian

    Havas Media India has appointed R Venkatasubramanian as National Head of Investments. He joins Havas from Initiative Media where he was serving as Senior Vice President.

     

    In his new role, Venkatasubramanian will be based out of Gurugram and will be responsible for driving media investments, partnerships and strategic thinking for all Havas Media clients across markets.

     

    Anita Nayyar

    Commenting on his appointment Anita Nayyar, CEO – India and Southeast Asia, Havas Media Group said: “Venkat is an accomplished, seasoned professional, with his rich experience of over two decades, Venkat will ensure that the complex media environment is well navigated and negotiated for Havas Media clients. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our unified operating model, allowing us to deliver 100% accountability and ideas that flourish without boundaries. Havas Media has the team, capabilities and is well positioned to be a data-cum-content driven media partner to brands across sectors driving their overall marketing and goal strategy. We wish Venkat a happy homecoming!”

     

    Mohit Joshi

    Added Mohit Joshi, MD – India, Havas Media Group: “We are delighted to have Venkat back with us once again. Havas Media has been growing at a phenomenal rate over the years. We have always been keen to get great professionals who have made a mark in the industry. Venkat is one such person who has contributed phenomenally in building brands through creation of innovative media associations. We are looking forward to using his experience and commitment to develop our brand partnerships further.”

     

     

  • Sterling Holidays is known to foster loyalty and setting hospitality standards

    Havas Media bags integrated media mandate of Sterling Holiday Resorts

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media, India has bagged the integrated media duties of Sterling Holiday Resorts, one of India’s leading Leisure Hospitality firm in India.

     

    Peshwa Acharya

    Commenting on the partnership, Peshwa Acharya, CMO, Sterling Holiday Resorts India said: “We are in the business of creating Experiential Holidays for our guests. Consumer today wants holiday experiences that go beyond great rooms, outstanding location and wonderful service, and that is what we provide.  We are confident that Havas Media with its media understanding, especially on the Digital playground, will make Sterling stand for a special experience, and communicate the same meaningfully.”

     

    Anita Nayyar

    Added Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media Group, India and South Asia: “With almost three decades of experience in the hospitality sector and a growing customer base, Sterling Holidays is known to foster loyalty and setting hospitality standards. We are delighted to have on board yet another pioneer brand like Sterling that resonates well with our Meaningful Brands framework. We look forward to this association.”

     

    Mohit Joshi

    Said Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media India: “Sterling Resorts is an iconic brand which thrives on consumer experience & innovation which is also the philosophy at Havas. The brand is on a consistent upward path & is focused on moving beyond the traditional services. At play will be Havas Media Group’s integrated media skills centered on digital & mobile which is the need of the hour. We look forward to a long and mutually fulfilling relationship.”

  • Established in 2002, IMC Advertising Pvt Ltd is based in Kozhikode

    Havas Media ties up with Kerala’s IMC Advertising

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media Group, India has entered into a strategic partnership with IMC Advertising, a Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala-based advertising agency to strengthen its footprint in the southern market of India.

     

    Established in 2002, IMC is led by AV Bhanuprakash, Managing Director, Ummer Kutty CTP, Executive Director and Chairman M P Ahammed. IMC’s current client base includesMalabar Gold & Diamonds, Malabar Developers, Eham Digital, Malabar Watches, Neerayi Food Court and Cosmos Sports.

     

    As part of the deal, Havas Media Group will be handling the integrated media mandate of Malabar Gold & Diamonds (an estimated business of Rs50 crore), and further consolidating its presence in the south which currently comprises brands like Quikr, BlueStone, Swiggy, Strides Shasun, HolidayIQ, Moneyview, Darshan International & Embassy Group among others.

     

    Said Ahammed: “We are delighted to partner with Havas Media Group. IMC Advertising’s strong regional presence in collaboration with Havas’ integrated media strengths and extensive global network will further strengthen our capabilities, equip us to look beyond our current frontiers and make us an even more valued partner in India and beyond. This strategic alliance will also pave the path for the brand transformation we are undergoing at Malabar Gold & Diamond.”

     

    Commenting on the partnership, Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media Group, India and South Asia said:“Kozhikode is a thriving business hub and there is immense growth potential in the south. Partnering with IMC Advertising is a strong strategic move to enhance & create a broader service offering in this region. We are confident that IMC’s expertize & proven success record will help capitalize on local businesses around the region. We look forward to a long and fulfilling partnership with them”

     

    Added Mohit Joshi, MD, Havas Media India:“IMC Advertising will give us the access to knowledge and understanding of the local market which will further bolster our operations in the south. This move represents a commitment to offer our clients a more efficient, competitive and meaningful marketing solution. We are also happy to take on the mandate of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, a global leader in its segment. We look forward to exploring many such new business opportunities in partnership with IMC Advertising.”.

     

  • The account will continue to be handled from the Gurgaon office of the agency

    Havas Media retains integrated media mandate for Kohler

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media India has successfully retained Kohler’s integrated media business following a multi-agency pitch. The agency has also been entrusted with some of its PR duties. The account will continue to be handled out of Gurgaon office.

     

    Anita Nayyar

    Speaking on retaining the business, Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media Group, India and South Asia said: “It is a matter of pride that Kohler has once again chosen Havas Media. The pitch has further entrenched our relationship with Kohler. It has been a great association so far and we will ensure we provide more integrated and meaningful solutions for the brand in the coming year.”

     

    Sandeep Singh, Director Marketing, Kohler India commented, “We are happy to partner with Havas Media yet again. We have been working with them over the last few years. We feel that they understand the market and will continue to be an effective partner in the years to come.”

     

    Mohit Joshi

    “Kohler is a dynamic brand which thrives on style and innovation. We are confident that we will keep up the great work that we have been doing over the years for the brand. We eagerly look forward to innovate together and drive the brand forward,” added Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media Group, India.

     

  • The account will be handled from the Bengaluru office of the agency

    Havas Media wins integrated media mandate for Foyr

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media Group, India has bagged the integrated media mandate for Foyr, an online and automated interior designer. The account will be handled out of the agency’s Bengaluru office.

     

    Shailesh Goswami

    Speaking on the association, Shailesh Goswami, Founder and CEO, Foyr.com said “We are disrupting the interior design industry. We love design & technology, especially when they work in tandem. We have seen a similar synergy in Havas making them the perfect partner for us. We are excited about this partnership and look forward to working with Havas.”

     

    Said Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media Group, India and South Asia: “In an age of digitisation, personalisation and customisation, there is an increasing demand and huge scope for furniture and home décor marketplace. Foyr has tapped this need by providing its consumers real-time experience& getting the actual feel of placement, space utilisation and theme in their ‘real’ living environment, thereby replacing traditional home design services. We are honoured to take on the mandate of yet another innovative and entrepreneurial brand.”

     

    “Foyr is a future-first brand which thrives on agility and innovation which is also the philosophy at Havas Media Group. At play will be Havas Media Group’s integrated media skills centered on digital and the ‘Meaningful Brands’ framework which together will map the brand chart for Foyr,” added Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media Group.

     

  • Announces the launch of its office in Ludhiana

    Havas Media unveils new office in Punjab

    By A Correspondent

     

    It’s not just the political parties which are turning their attention to the land of the five rivers. Havas Media, India has expanded its operations to Punjab with the opening of a new office in Ludhiana. The agency announced the official launch of its office, increasing the agency’s national presence in seven cities and across 130 markets globally.

     

    The expansion will enable international and local clients from the Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and J&K markets . Said Ashok Bawa who has been appointed as Business Director of Havas Media Ludhiana: “There is a lot of potential in this market and now Ludhiana has its first International media agency. We are excited to be associated with a multinational agency and to be representing Havas Media in Ludhiana. We have the local insights which coupled with the expertise of the international group will help both local and international brands develop meaningful and long-term relationships with local consumers.”

     

    Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media Group, India and South Asia commented, “The opening of Havas Media Ludhiana comes at a very strategic time as the group completes 10 glorious years in the Indian media industry. The team carries with itself an experience of more than 40 years operating in Ludhiana and working with clients like Hero Cycles and others. We are confident that the team’s expertize will help capitalize on local businesses around the region.”

     

    Added Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media Group, India:  “We are excited about the growth we are experiencing and this move represents a commitment to continue to build on the success our team has accomplished. As we focus on the region’s positive economic growth and expanding client network, we look forward to offering our customers a more efficient, competitive and meaningful communication solutions.”

     

  • The media agency network has has grown from Rs 150 cr in 2006 to Rs 3500 cr in 2015

    It’s a Perfect 10 for Havas Media Group in India

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media Group has completed a decade of existence in India and when it did that on August 17, it launched a campaign hashtagged :#HavasTenOnTen.

     

    #HavasTenOnTen will be celebrated by its 400-member team spread across Gurgaon (where it is headquartered), Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad.. over the next 10 days culminating with a big event in Agra. “The campaign aims to reflect on its past, present and future – Rewind, Relive & Reveal, notes a communique The employees have been engaging with themselves, co-workers and clients through a series of activities each day to recognise their contributions that hastogether made Havas a TenOnTen in every domain.

     

    Highlighting the rationale for the TenOnTen campaign, Havas Media highlights that it has grown from Rs 150 cr in 2006 to Rs 3500 cr in 2015. From a mere 40 people to over 400 today and rom four to 100+ clients today.  Havas has been the growth leader growing three times the market over years and is ranked among the Top 5 media agencies in India today by RECMA, the internationally recognised benchmarking standard for media agencies. RECMA has also rated it as a “VERY GOOD” agency.

     

    Anita Nayyar
    Mohit Joshi

    On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media Group, India and South Asia unveiled the #HavasTenOnTen logo and said, “Havas Media has scored a Perfect 10on10. It has grown exponentially in India over the last decade and that gives me a lot of personal satisfaction. We all have strived hard to build it to this scale together and we are very proud of it. Am sure this momentum will only increase over years.”

     

    Added Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media Group, India: “It has been an inspiring journey.Over the years, Havas Media has carved a niche for itself as a Smart Agency.Today we celebrate #HavasTenOnTen.We will continue tobuild meaningful connections with our clients and employees through active engagement. Look forward to #Havas20on20.”

     

  • Unlike various other apps in the category, Money View is an intuitive application, which processes SMS data securely for the user’s overview, without any manual input

    Havas Media awarded the integrated media mandate of MoneyView.in

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media Group India has been awarded the integrated media mandate of MoneyView.in. The account will be handled from the agency’s Bangalore office.

     

    Money View is India’s leading Money Management App, trusted by over 3 million users. With an objective to drive financial fitness for all, Money View helps users stay within budget by enabling them to track their expenses automatically while categorising their spending pattern, so that users spend wisely and save more. It further helps to keep a tab on monthly bill cycles and helps pay in a single click from the app.

     

    Puneet Agarwal

    Speaking on the appointment, Puneet Agarwal, CoFounder MoneyView.in said, “We have a unique product that has already seen tremendous traction in the market. We recently launched our Investment product feature that will take Money View to the next level, where users can Manage, Save and Grow their Money – all from within the App. And with the kind of exponential growth we are aiming at, we wanted to partner with an agency that helps us achieve this vision. Havas Media had a keen understanding of our business and displayed tremendous passion for it. Their Meaningful Connections Planning process is scientific, insightful and I am sure will help craft compelling communication strategies for Money View. We are happy to be partnering with them.”

     

    Anita Nayyar

    Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media Group, India and South Asia said, “Money View fills a critical need gap in the digital financial eco-system by allowing the users to be in charge of their expenditure. This is a clear need of the hour. This win further consolidates our position as the destination agency for the New Age Entrepreneurial clients. We are delighted to be partnering with them and look forward to their explosive growth.”

     

    Mohit Joshi

    Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media Group-India, “This is a brilliant win and further consolidates our position in the Bangalore market. Our commitment towards developing a specialist offering for the new age entrepreneurial clients has been the key reason for our tremendous success in this space.”

     

  • The account will be handled from the Havas Media Mumbai office. The expected size of the business is upwards of INR 20Cr

    Havas Media wins integrated mandate of Brick Eagle

    By A Correspondent

     

    Havas Media Group India has won the integrated media mandate of Brick Eagle Group, India’s leading financial services platform for the affordable housing. The account will be handled from the Havas Media Mumbai office. The expected size of the business is upwards of INR 20Cr.

     

    Rajesh Krishnan

    Speaking on the appointment, Rajesh Krishnan, Managing Director and CEO of Brick Eagle, said,

     

    “India needs over 5 million affordable homes every year.  We are investing in the affordable housing ecosystem and gearing up to deliver housing at scale. In this ambitious endeavour, we found Havas Media to be in sync with our vision and they charted an impressive strategic brand map. Their knowledge on the sector, passion and integrated media strengths have convinced us that we are with the best partners for growth.”

     

    Anita Nayyar

    Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media Group, India and South Asia, said, “We are very happy to add another innovative client to our kitty. The Brick Eagle team is poised to make a huge mark on the Indian business landscape as well as positively impact citizen lives. This is very much in line with our Meaningful Brands philosophy.  We are delighted and privileged – this is a great win for Havas Media and further strengthens our Mumbai operations.”

     

    Mohit Joshi

    Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media Group, India, explained, “Our digital at the core and Meaningful Connections Planning philosophy has always impressed the client. This further consolidates our position in the ‘entrepreneurial ecosystem’. Affordable housing is the need of the hour and we look forward to partnering with Brick Eagle to make a positive difference in people’s lives.”