Brands
Dollar Industries partners with Platinum Outdoor to launch new brand identity
MUMBAI: Dollar Industries Ltd, one of India’s leading brands in the hosiery and knitwear segment, recently revamped its brand architecture and logo. The company partnered with Platinum Outdoor for a strategic and calculated re-branding exercise to reveal the brand’s new vision ‘Wear the Change’. Following a digital launch with brand ambassador Akshay Kumar, Dollar Industries opted for a robust OOH campaign across 800 plus sites in 200 cities/towns of India, spanning 21 days.
For the campaign, premium impact media like billboards, gantry, unipole and utility were shortlisted to create top of the mind awareness of the new Dollar logo, which triggered discussion amongst consumers. These assets were strategically identified and selected, considering on road mobility post lockdown. Based on the city/town topography and OOH movement, various touchpoints were considered namely, main junction of a city, key arterial roads, main markets, bus stands, railway stations, entry and exit of cities to highlight the brand revamp communication and increase brand appeal among consumers.
Dollar Industries managing director
Vinod Kumar Gupta commented, “Due to the Covid2019 pandemic transits/movements were restricted, and we focused on digital and social media platforms. However, with the lockdown restrictions easing out across various states, we have utmost confidence that OOH media will effectively contribute to our communication campaign. OOH has amazing traction across traffic junctions, market places and transit venues like airports and railway stations.”
He further added, “We have recently undergone a brand architecture change and it is imperative to communicate the change to our consumers and stakeholders. With the workplaces resuming operations, people will spend a lot of time on-the-go. Therefore, we firmly believe that outdoor media has immense potential and is here to co-exist alongside new age mediums.”
Platinum outdoor CEO Dipankar Sanyal said, “We have been associated with Dollar Industries for over a decade. We feel proud to be part of the change in Dollar’s brand identity. Dollar has always been a believer in the power of out of home and they pursued this campaign with the same belief and rigor. Dollar’s campaign has set the comeback sign for the outdoor industry which was badly affected due to the lockdown.”
Madison OOH is a part of Madison World and operates several brands including MOMS, Platinum Outdoor, Activation specialist – Madison TURNT, Rural specialist – Anugrah Madison, Retail Specialist – MRP, Out-Sel and Entrust. Madison OOH group handles marquee clients like Tata Motors, Raymond, McDonald’s, Samsung, Asian Paints, Toyota, Lodha, Kotak, Omkar, Marico, amongst many others. Madison OOH, is a part of Madison World which through its 11 companies served last year, as many as 500 advertisers.
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.
