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MTV launches co-branded adventure bikes with Firefox
MUMBAI: MTV India, the youth brand, and leisure biking company Firefox Bikes, have partnered to launch co-branded adventure bikes.
The new range of product line-up will be unveiled at the upcoming 11th Auto Expo.
Viacom18 Sr VP – Consumer Products Sandeep Dahiya said, “Adventure biking is surely becoming a regular feature of more and more people‘s lives – both as a healthy commute as well as a lifestyle statement. We‘re delighted to partner with
Firefox, to launch MTV range of adventure bikes in India.”
“The launch of MTV adventure bikes also marks the beginning of extending MTV licensed products in unconventional categories and 2012 is going to see more and more of that,” Dahiya added.
Firefox Bikes MD Shiv Inder Singh said, “Worldwide cycling revolution is catching up as an alternative system of transport, and now more and more people are realising the benefits of cycling as a form to shed obesity and weight. We at Firefox have been providing newer versions and variations for the Indians to enjoy the ride and be a part of an environment friendly drive.”
With the latest deal, MTV consumer products are now available in over 10 categories with eye-wear, bags, stationery & paper, debit cards, mobile phones, bed-linen and helmets, amongst others. Its key licensees include Citibank, Aureole-Inspecs, BILT, Portico, Micromax, Steelbird, Wildcraft, Lava Mobiles and ‘Mochi – The Shoe Shoppe‘.
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WPP and Ogilvy top the global charts as India joins the creative elite: Warc rankings
A record five-year streak for Ogilvy while India secures a top five global spot
MUMBAI: The global advertising world has a familiar king, but a new powerhouse is gatecrashing the palace. In the latest Warc Creative 100 rankings, the industry’s definitive audit of excellence, WPP has once again been crowned the top holding company. Not to be outdone, its crown jewel, Ogilvy, has secured the top network spot for a staggering fifth consecutive year.
It is a “five-peat” that proves Ogilvy’s creative engine is not just running but purring. While many networks rely on one or two superstar offices to carry the load, Ogilvy’s dominance is a team effort across the globe. Hot on their heels is sister agency VML, which took the silver medal for networks, ensuring a WPP clean sweep at the very top of the podium.
The biggest noise, however, is coming from the East. India has officially vaulted into the top five most creative nations on Earth. Once viewed primarily as a back-office for production, the country is now a front-row leader in imagination. Driven by the brilliance of agencies like Ogilvy Mumbai and Leo Burnett India, the nation is proving that its work does more than just look good on a trophy shelf. In a market where every rupee must work twice as hard, Indian campaigns are blending high-concept artistry with ruthless commercial effectiveness.
The individual accolades saw Heineken toast to success as the top brand, finally knocking Apple off its perch. Unilever remains the world’s most awarded advertiser, proving that big business can still have a big heart through its work for Dove and Vaseline.
The title of the world’s most creative campaign went to Publicis Conseil Paris for their AXA “Three Words” initiative. By subtly adding “and domestic violence” to insurance policies to provide immediate relocation cover, the agency proved that the best advertising doesn’t just sell a service, it provides one.
The 2026 rankings also signal a shift in the industry’s DNA. The era of boring business-to-business marketing is dead, with B2B campaigns cracking the top ten for the first time. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence has moved past the gimmick stage. The winners this year used tech not for the sake of a trend, but to drive genuine human emotion.
Whether it is Paris providing a safety net for the vulnerable or India redefining the global creative order, the message from this year’s Warc rankings is clear. The best work in the world is no longer just about catching the eye, it is about changing the world.
