Purpose has become a very important element in marketing: Mohit Joshi of Havas Media

"Every client today is talking about associating in a more meaningful way with the consumer."

Speaking at Storyboard18’s Power of Purpose: Sustainability Edition, Mohit Joshi, Chief Executive Officer, Havas Media talks about agencies and brands that deliver innovative, relevant, and scalable ideas intertwining purpose with profit to create a lasting impact on consumers’ lives.

Zepto leads ad spending surge in quick commerce, outpacing Blinkit

Zepto shelled out Rs 215.82 crore on advertising and promotional activities in 2023

Zepto’s revenue surged by more than 1200 percent in FY2023 to $251.7 million compared to $18.9 million in FY2022 as per the data by Tracxn Technologies Ltd. However, the net profit of the company declined by 198 percent to $158.6 million year-on-year

WPP India revenue grew 2.3% in September quarter led by GroupM

The revenue less pass-through costs for the advertising giant WPP in India stood at 6.2% for the September quarter’24. CEO Mark Read says that the agency saw growth in North America, Western Continental Europe, and India, though trading in China remained difficult.

Festive season ad spends shift: TV ad spends down 10%; digital up 20%

The study also reveals that overall attrition rates declined to 17.7 percent in 2024 from a high of 18.7 percent in 2023 and 21.4 percent in 2022, indicating the availability of a larger talent pool post the Great Resignation.

In the Navratri period alone, television ad volumes saw an 8% decline, on the back of fewer marquee events— which can significantly impact the overall adex growth this year.