Category: Agency News

82.5 Communications bags Vadilal’s creative mandate

A key component of the agreement involves securing the “Vadilal” brand within the company. Currently, the brand is used under a non-exclusive license from a promoter group entity.

82.5 will handle the full-service creative duties of Vadilal for its entire portfolio along with their design expertise to help Vadilal with its packaging.

“Impossible Dream”: Why Wieden+Kennedy couldn’t ‘just do it’ in India

Experts say the lack of good leadership over the last few years at Weiden + Kennedy (India) led to the downgrading of creative work and large-scale clients, eventually impacting its margins and closing down its shutter.

From some calling it an insignificant development to many seeing it as long time coming, Wieden + Kennedy’s shutdown in India has industry watchers mulling over what could have saved the iconic global indie agency.

Efficacy Worldwide bags media AOR mandate for Hero Cycles

Aligned with Hero Cycles’ vision, Efficacy is set to provide its marketing and advertising services (TV, Print, Digital, Radio, Outdoor, Cinema and other allied services) with the impetus it needs to make its indelible mark on the industry, stated the agency. (Image source: Facebook)

The agency has bagged this mandate after a multi-agency pitch.

Wondrlab bags the brand mandate of Blue Heaven

Jayanti Choudhary, head of marketing at Esme Consumer, Retail stated, “As we embark on this new chapter for Blue Heaven, it was important for us to partner with a creative agency that understands our journey and vision. Wondrlab’s innovative approach and deep consumer insights make them the ideal partner to help us engage with a younger, more dynamic audience.” (Image source: LinkedIn)

This partnership will debut with a soon to be unveiled festive campaign.

Publicis Groupe acquires independent commerce marketing company Mars United Commerce

Winning in commerce, by changing shopper behavior to drive business results, is increasingly a core element of marketers’ winning strategies. But activating in commerce has become increasingly complex, as brands must navigate a fragmented array of channels, media, technologies and data, stated the company. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Under the leadership of its CEO Rob Rivenburgh, Mars’ proprietary technology and solutions will further scale and supercharge Publicis’ existing commerce capabilities.

Schbang acquires Dutch design agency Addikt to form combined entity with turnover Rs 300 cr

Schbang currently has over 150 brands on retainer and is looking to add 12 more brands by the end of FY25. The agency plans to also foray into Africa and the Middle East, apart from strengthening its presence in Europe with AddiktSchbang.

Schbang has acquired 50% of the shares of Amsterdam-based design agency Addikt to form ‘AddiktSchbang’- with a combination of call-and-put options and an aim to work together for the next 10 years.

FCB launches Creative Council for India to elevate culture of creativity

The council will also focus on developing groundbreaking work that resonates with audiences and delivers real solutions to client challenges, stated the company.

The council is designed to elevate the culture of creativity, embrace new-age problem-solving, and set global benchmarks for exceptional work across the group by leveraging new-age tools using technology and data.