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Madison Media Alpha bags Zouk account, rides IPL and CTV wave with bold brand blitz
MUMBAI: Fashion met function, and now it’s meeting Madison. The proudly Indian and 100 per cent vegan lifestyle brand, Zouk has awarded its media duties to Madison Media Alpha after a tightly contested multi-agency pitch. With the deal sealed, the agency has wasted no time launching a full-blown campaign across IPL, Connected TV, Google, and Meta.
The high-decibel campaign aims to scale Zouk’s presence among conscious, fashion-forward consumers by targeting them across platforms that dominate young India’s screen time. From cricket lovers to binge-watchers and digital dwellers, Zouk is taking its blend of Indian design and practical style straight to the pulse points.
Zouk, known for handcrafted office bags, slings, luggage, and backpacks featuring Indian prints, is riding this campaign to expand brand salience and reach. Zouk co-founder Disha Singh said, “We’re excited to partner with Madison Media Alpha at a time when Zouk is scaling its brand story through a bold new campaign across IPL, CTV, and digital. With Madison’s strategic thinking and deep media expertise, we look forward to reaching millions of new consumers and solidifying Zouk’s position as a Proudly Indian, 100 per cent Vegan lifestyle brand”.
At the Madison end, the media muscle is flexing. Madison Media & OOH group CEO Vikram Sakhuja noted, “We are delighted to partner with Zouk, a brand that stands at the intersection of innovation and style. This collaboration is a perfect fit for our expertise in creating data-driven, creative media strategies. Our goal is to elevate Zouk’s presence and amplify its voice in the market, helping it reach new heights by connecting with conscious consumers who value both fashion and sustainability”.
With IPL serving the eyeballs and Madison steering the ship, Zouk’s multi-touchpoint media sprint is poised to turn heads and unlock wallets.
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Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
