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Impact Communications bags majority stake in Immersive Communication, set to disrupt market!
MUMBAI: In a move set to redefine experiential marketing in India, Impact Communications has acquired a majority stake in Immersive Communication, the cutting-edge experiential and shopper marketing agency founded by industry veteran Arti Singh. This isn’t just another corporate handshake—it’s a collision of legacy wisdom and creative dynamism, promising to turn the industry on its head.
Impact Communications, long revered for its expertise in brand strategy and execution, now has a fiery new partner in Immersive, known for its tech-driven, innovative approach to consumer engagement. Together, they are poised to craft experiences that don’t just sell products but create memories—because let’s be honest, who remembers a boring billboard?
Singh, a retail and brand activation maestro, has built Immersive Communication into a powerhouse that thrives on agility and consumer psychology. Having honed her skills at Dentsu, Madison, and other top agencies, she brings the perfect blend of creativity and market insight to this newly forged alliance. And let’s just say, she isn’t here to play small.
“This strategic partnership with Impact Communications marks a defining moment for Immersive,” said Immersive Communication founder & CEO, Singh. “This collaboration empowers us with the necessary scale, infrastructure, and innovation to reimagine how brands engage with consumers. With Impact’s operational strength and our creative agility infused with our abilities, we are set to deliver unparalleled experiential solutions across the country.”
Impact group chairman Sanjay Kaul echoed the sentiment, adding, “Partnering with Immersive Communication is a pivotal step toward creating a veritable ‘powerhouse’ that seamlessly blends creativity, technology, and execution scale. With Arti’s leadership, we are confident that this collaboration will redefine the future of experiential marketing in India.”
So, what does this mean for brands looking to dazzle their consumers? Expect next-level campaigns that blur the line between the physical and digital, fuelled by Impact’s deep-rooted industry know-how and Immersive’s future-facing approach. The collaboration will harness cutting-edge technology, expand creative talent pools, and supercharge operational capabilities—all in the name of crafting experiences that people won’t just engage with but will talk about long after they’ve happened.
This isn’t just a merger of businesses; it’s a fusion of minds determined to take marketing from predictable to phenomenal. As the industry evolves at breakneck speed, Impact and Immersive are ready to lead the charge—one jaw-dropping campaign at a time.
Brands
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.
