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  • Digitas is the agency behind the exercise

    ‘My Jeep Story’ represents bond of Jeep owners with nature

    By A Correspondent

     

    For many decades, the Jeep brand has been the calling of the off-road enthusiast. Jeep has now unveiled a film follows Kartick Satyanarayan, the co-founder of Wildlife SOS, an NGO that rescues and rehabilitates at-risk wild animals.

     

    Said Rahul Pansare, CMO & Head PR – FCA India Automobiles on the film: “My Jeep Story was created to celebrate the stories of Jeep owners who live a life that inspires many in a very unique and a special way. These are people who believe in Freedom & who live an exceptional Jeep Life – a life of adventures, passion, and accomplishments. Because at the end of the day, you don’t just drive a Jeep, you drive a lifestyle. And we are extremely proud of the life built by Kartick and Wildlife SOS. The team has done an amazing job in capturing Kartick’s story and his creditable contribution to Mother Nature.”

     

    Added Mark Mcdonald, EVP and Head of Creative, Digitas India: “We all talk about the importance of preserving our natural ecosystem, but here’s someone who truly walks the talk. Kartick’s story has everything – courage, nobility, and a cause that’s second to none. With everything going on in the world, he’s a beacon of hope that someone out there is spending every waking hour taking care of the planet and its residents. And it’s heartening to see Jeep – a brand so intrinsically woven into the outdoors and nature – help him further his cause and tell his story. A story that packs in all the emotions of the wild, and gives us a unique behind the scenes look into an incredible man and his mission.”

  • The account is handled out of the Mumbai office

    Jeep retains Leo Burnett as its creative agency

    By A Correspondent

     

    FCA India, manufacturer of the SUV brand Jeep, has retained Leo Burnett as its creative agency after a multi-agency pitch. The agency has been the creative partner on the account for the past four years. The account is handled out of the Mumbai office.

     

    Rahul Pansare

    Speaking about the announcement, Rahul Pansare, CMO & Head of PR, FCA India said: “Over the past few years we have had some great work come out in our partnership with Leo Burnett. We are happy to be renewing our creative partnership with them and look forward to a great body of work in the coming years. Jeep is well established as global premium SUV brand and we need a partner who could best optimize our marketing strategy. In the pitch-process team Leo Burnett was best aligned with our vision and came with some very unique and innovative ideas that will help us achieve our goals.”

     

    Dheeraj Sinha

    Added Dheeraj Sinha, MD – India & Chief Strategy Officer – South Asia, Leo Burnett, “Jeep has been with us for about four years now and over the past few years, we have created some of the most iconic work. We are glad that this relationship continues to grow from strength to strength. We are confident that our new-age creative approach to solving business problems through data and technology will help weave a strong narrative for the brand which will further strengthen its position in India. We look-forward to a creating some more magic together.”

     

     

  • Conceptualised by Leo Burnett India, TVC emphasises the capability of the Diesel Automatic across the urban jungle

    Jeep Compass reveals off-roader in new ad

    By A Correspondent

     

    FCA India, manufacturer of Jeep Compass, recently added a new range of diesel variants in its line up with the versatile nine-speed automatic transmission. Positioned as ’Urban off-roader’, the Jeep Compass Diesel Automatic, in the latest TVC campaign created by Leo Burnett India, showcases its dual capability in urban traffic and also off the road.

     

    Speaking about the new campaign, Rahul Pansare, CMO & Head of PR, FCA India said: “Brand Jeep has always been about taking on tough challenges and doing things differently. Following the theme, TVC showcases the new Jeep Compass Diesel Automatic navigating effortlessly through a concrete jungle. The deep contrast neo-retro look of the TVC makes it standout in the clutter. Jeep’s DNA has been creatively highlighted in this TVC created by Leo Burnett and I think we have a memorable film here. We have already got positive reviews and I am sure this TVC helps strengthen the Jeep brand and deliver the expected results.”

     

    Added Rajdeepak Das, MD – India & Chief Creative Officer – South Asia, Leo Burnett: “Jeep is an iconic brand known for taking the road less travelled. Our latest campaign showcases the Diesel Automatic avatar of the Jeep Compass – India’s 1st ‘Urban off-roader’ taking on the urban jungle with ease. The visually striking and sleek film perfectly showcases the Jeep Compass taking on the challenges of the city and conquering them. To emphasize the beauty of this beast, we decided on a retro cool film with the soundtrack and visual style inspired by the evocative ‘golden era.”

     

     

  • Jeep Bollywood Trails is a travelogue, redefining India through Bollywood lens covering popular locations and landscapes

    Jeep & Publicis Media partner for show on AXN, Max…

    By A Correspondent

     

    Jeep India and Publicis Media have announced the launch of a television show Jeep Bollywood Trails, which will be aired on AXN, Max HD and will stream on Sony Liv starting January 25.

    Jeep Bollywood Trails is a travelogue, redefining India through Bollywood lens covering popular locations and landscapes. The show features prominent Bollywood directors who narrate their stories through these locations & elaborate on what makes these spots iconic. The show is powered up by Publicis Media’s Content Practice which executed the project end-to-end.

    Said Rahul Pansare, Head of Marketing and PR, Jeep India: “Brand Jeep believes in taking the road less traveled and has explored innovative ideas to create enriching & evocative brand experiences. Jeep Bollywood Trails is a breakthrough, an incredibly exciting concept that channelizes the sheer firepower, passion & energy of the brand Jeep. It is the ultimate Bollywood journey with Jeep, which allows every viewer to relive the passion and adventure that stars experience across the myriad rich and vibrant filming locales. We thank Publicis Media and AXN for their efforts and contribution on this first-of-its-kind television property.”

    Added Rathi Gangappa, CEO, Starcom India: “We are delighted to be at the forefront of this innovative & exciting property for Jeep. The Starcom HX approach is about human connections—experiences that people love and actions that brands need. Jeep Bollywood Trails is a big step in the same direction. The show is sure to be a resounding success among viewers, amplifying viral conversations & brand messaging and increasing the overall followership and popularity of the Jeep.”

    Said Urvashi Khanna, Content Lead at Publicis Media India: “Jeep Bollywood Trails, in terms of creative execution & production quality surpasses the best travel & exploration shows. The show goes beyond brand integration, it’s a creative rendition of the brand pillars – adventure, freedom, passion and authenticity. AXN was an obvious choice as the show fits the channel’s philosophy really well. We are looking at 360- degree brand promotion; the ideas are really innovative and first of its kind, to maximize the buzz around the show.”

  • The music videos was released across social platforms

    Don’t settle, says Jeep in latest campaign by Digitas India

    By A Correspondent

     

    Jeep has created a new campaign titled ‘Unde the Hood’.

     

    The digital campaign, that has been conceptualized and executed by Digitas India, comprises a series of seven short videos that promote unique aspects of the Jeep Compass and how it stands apart from the clutter.

     

    Commenting on the latest communication series, Rahul Pansare, Head of Marketing & PR, Jeep India said: “The SUV category is cluttered and they all look the same. But, that’s not us. Our objective is to bring the best product to those who’re looking for the real deal. The real deal is in the performance & capability which is not visible from the outside. Jeep Compass is different from within. With this campaign, we want to define what an SUV really means. All we want is for customers to look under the hood and take an informed decision when buying an SUV.”

     

    Added Mark Mcdonald, EVP & Head of Creative, Digitas India: “With a legendary brand like Jeep, our effort has always been to create content that’s authentic, relevant and inspires consumers to step into the Jeep lifestyle. With Under The Hood, the challenge was two-fold – create an interesting story from something that’s traditionally been a jargon-filled communication in the category; and then tell that story in a unique and interesting way. The Under The Hood campaign managed to do both in a refreshing and engaging way. Using rap and hip-hop, one of the hottest music genres in India right now, helped take the message far beyond just auto enthusiasts to a much wider age group and audience.”

     

     

  • This campaign has been conceptualised by Leo Burnett India

    Jeep Compass asserts its dominance with ‘This Is It’

    By A Correspondent

     

    FCA India’s SUV brand Jeep, has unveiled a new integrated campaign, ‘This Is It’, for its flagship model, the Jeep Compass. The campaign is conceptualised and created by Leo Burnett India.

     

    Speaking about the new campaign, Rahul Pansare, Head Marketing & PR – FCA India said: “The Jeep Compass doesn’t stand for anything mundane, mediocre or ordinary. It gives you the freedom from everything that shackles you to life’s mundaneness. The film shows a couple in their Compass, leaving behind everything that keeps them tied to the drudgery – jobs, cubicles, bosses, meetings, weekend trips to the supermarket and even the Saturday night trip to a mall or movie theatre, to name a few.”

     

    Added Rajdeepak Das, MD – India & Chief Creative Officer – South Asia, Leo Burnett: “The Jeep Compass is one of the most successful brands in the country. What is especially interesting is how it owns ‘outdoors’ as a space, in a way no other brand does. Our team has done an excellent job of communicating everything the Jeep stands for, into a great film. ‘Go anywhere. Do anything’ is a great start for the campaign.”

     

     

  • Mumbai-based consultancy to handle countrywide strategies across verticals for the auto major

    Fiat Chrysler appoints Pitchfork as communication consultants

    By A Correspondent

     

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), has signed on Pitchfork Partners to advise on its communication initiatives in India.

     

    Pitchfork Partners will be in charge of communication strategies for all verticals of the automobile major across India. The consultancy will support FCA with strategic direction and analytics to aid its growth, leading to successful outcomes.

     

    Said Rahul Pansare, Head, Marketing Communications & PR, FCA India Automobiles Private Limited: “Pitchfork Partners shares our beliefs and values, and we are delighted to partner with them. We wanted a fresh perspective to connect our brand to current and new customers. We see a huge opportunity and believe that Pitchfork has the depth to partner with us to achieve this goal.”

     

    Added Jaideep Shergill, Co-founder, Pitchfork Partners: “The automobile sector in India is at an exciting stage. We are thrilled to work with this iconic brand. We understand how it communicates and we look forward to this association.”

     

     

  • The billboard is around 25,000 square feet and equivalent to thirty billboards

    Laqshya executes 25k sq ft campaign for Jeep Compass

    By A Correspondent

     

    Laqshya Media Group has partnered with Jeep India to create a huge outdoor media installation for Compass, between Mumbai and Pune expressway.

     

    The billboard is around 25, 000 square feet and equivalent to thirty billboards. To formulate, it required 70 skilled craftsmen, 80,000 kgs of metal and 45 days to complete the project. The installation is 253 feet wide and 100 feet tall.

     

    Said Atul Shrivastava, CEO, Laqshya Media Group: “Laqshya has always given importance to its customers’ needs and understands the requirement in-depth. We chose India’s largest outdoor installation site to create a landmark for the Jeep Brand to showcase the brand’s motto of go anywhere and do anything. This was a challenging task and the efforts by the team were on a grander scale than ordinary. This is a beautiful example of how our teams across various functions come together to create something as mammoth as this. We are extremely proud to have developed a truly larger than life site for Jeep. The site stands out for all the efforts we have put into this. We are extremely proud of our campaign and the buzz continues stronger day by day.”

     

    Added Rahul Pansare, Head of Marketing & PR, FCA India Automobiles: “When it comes to the brand Jeep, nothing is ordinary and thus wanted to do something which has never been done. We partnered with Laqshya Media Group as they are the leaders in outdoor advertising to create an installation which stands for passion and adventure. We are very happy with this partnership as they helped us in creating a landmark site on one of India’s busiest highways.

     

     

  • Starcom has the mandate for the media duties of FCA

    Performics.Convonix wins SEO mandate of Jeep India

    Performics.Convonix, part of Starcom India, has won the additional SEO mandate of Jeep India. Jeep belongs to the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India portfolio and Starcom has the mandate for the media duties of FCA.

     

    Said Sarfaraz Khimani, Co-CEO, Performics.Convonix:“This is a significant win for us. Performics.Convonix will enhance brand visibility, website traffic and will optimise business through online channels for Jeep India. The digitally astute auto-buyer wants to judge for himself. With realms of information available online, consumers are inundated and it is important to put what is relevant upfront. Our approach is to marry search with insights and analytics and to build for Jeep India a cohesive strategy so that consumers can discover useful information about the brand and access thumb-stopping content. A sound SEO strategy goes a long way in achieving business objectives.”

     

    Added Rahul Pansare, Head of Marketing, FCA India: “Performics.Convonix has a deep instinctive understanding of the Jeep brand and what auto-buyers are looking for online. Their analytical thinking and fresh approach to search will give the brand a greater edge versus competition. More and more consumers are going online for information todayand SEO gets the business found and noticed. Also, with Starcom as a media partner and Performics.Convonix as our Digital and SEO partner, we expect greater synergies in our offline and online communications.”

     

  • Jeep India is ready with its next offering for the Indian market with their first 'Made-in-India' SUV i.e. the Jeep Compass

    Starcom set to vroom Jeep Compass SUV in India

    By A Correspondent

     

    Jeep India, part of the  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India portfolio, is ready with its first ‘Made-in-India’ SUV i.e. the Jeep Compass.

     

    Said Rahul Pansare, Head of Marketing, FCA India, on the response received for the recent Compas:“We are very happy with the response we’ve seen for the Jeep Compass within 24 hours of the unveil of the teaser video, we were trending on the first position in India & 49th globally. The teaser video till date hasgarnered a total of 1.2 Million views on Facebook. Digital as a medium is critical to gauge the product anticipation & the reception it receives. Digital will continue to be an important part of the media mix for the upcoming Compass launch and its success in India.”

     

    Starcom India has the mandate for all the media duties for the FCA India brands. Said Mallikarjun Das, Group CEO, Starcom India, on the upcoming Jeep Compass: “Jeep is an iconic brand worldwide & has historic roots in India as well.  The Compass comes on the back of incredible future facing engineering. We look forward to harnessing the connectedness of today’s media to push for its success.”

     

  • Rahul Pansare joins as Head of Marketing, FCA India and Sushant Balsekar as Head of PR & Corporate Communications, FCA India

    Fiat Chrysler strengthens core team with senior level appointments

    By A Correspondent

     

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India announced senior level additions to its core team with Rahul Pansare joining as the new Head of Marketing and Sushant Balsekar, the new Head of PR & Corporate Communications. These appointments come at a significant time as FCA gears up for the launch of Jeep in India and also planning for the next generation of FIAT products.

     

    Both Rahul Pansare and Sushant Balsekar have vast and a variety of experience in their respective functions and come to FCA India after having worked extensively with global automobile corporations.

     

    Commenting on the two appointments, Kevin Flynn, President and Managing Director, FCA India Operations, said, “I am delighted to welcome Rahul Pansare and Sushant Balsekar to the FCA India team. They both are strong and dynamic leaders in their respective functions and will help strengthen FCA’s presence in India. They come in at a crucial time as we are steering the organization into an all-new phase of development.”

     

    Rahul Pansare

    Rahul Pansare, a Mechanical Engineer and Management post graduate, comes to FCA with 15 years of diverse experience in Sales and Marketing across domains such as FMCG, Entertainment and Automobiles. His association with FIAT goes back to 1999 when he started his career at FIAT India as an engineer. Prior to joining FCA he was the Head of Communications in Volkswagen Group Sales India and the Brand custodian for their entire range of products. He played a vital role in developing innovative campaigns and sustaining market share for the Polo and Vento Brands in India.

     

    Sushant Balsekar

    Sushant Balsekar, an Automobile Engineer has 16 years of work experience spanning Automotive Journalism, Automotive PR Consulting, Corporate, Product, Brand and Strategic Communications as well as Marketing Communications. Prior to joining FCA he was a dedicated Communications Consultant to General Motors India. Sushant has previously worked in Nissan Group of India, Ford India and Ford Asia Pacific and Africa in a variety of communication roles. Through his career in Automobile PR and Communications he led several product launches and external communications initiatives.