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Digital ads: TAG verifies Zapr for transparent biz practices
MUMBAI: Zapr, partly owned by Star India’s Hotstar, has now been verified by Trustworthy Accountability Group (TAG) for transparent business practices in the digital ad space. Compliant companies include Google, Comscore and GroupM.
TAG, an advertising industry initiative to fight criminal activity in the digital advertising supply chain, recently awarded Zapr Media Labs for being a legitimate participant in the digital advertising industry through a proprietary background check and review process powered by Dun & Bradstreet.
WPP estimates that $16.4 billion of global advertising revenue will be spent on fraudulent ad traffic in 2017. However, through the murky swamp that the ad-tech industry has become, the global media and advertising industry is fighting back and demanding greater transparency.
Comprising over 200 registered companies worldwide including Google, Comscore and GroupM, TAG aims to eliminate fraudulent digital ad traffic by ensuring transparency in the digital advertising supply chain. Global marketing leaders are increasingly insisting that all participants in the digital ecosystem comply with TAG guidelines.
“Our industry’s efforts to fight fraud, combat malware, stop piracy, and improve transparency are building overwhelming momentum, as hundreds of companies agree to join TAG and take part in our certification programs,” TAG (TAG Today) CEO Mike Zaneis.
“In an industry where clients want to be assured that their brands and digital components are safe, Zapr remains committed to upholding the highest industry standards, Zapr CEO Sandipan Mondal said.
Zapr’s TAG verified status claims to reinforce its adoption of transparency and global best practices with clients and publisher partners.
Brands
Raj Cooling Systems launches Agreyas appliances brand
Emraan Hashmi named brand ambassador for consumer appliance push.
MUMBAI: A company known for cooling solutions is now heating up its ambitions in the home appliances market. Raj Cooling Systems Pvt. Ltd. has launched a new consumer appliances brand, Agreyas, marking its entry into India’s rapidly expanding home appliances sector valued at more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The move represents a strategic diversification for the company, which has traditionally focused on cooling solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Through Agreyas, the firm plans to tap into growing consumer demand for energy efficient and technology driven household appliances.
To build brand visibility, Agreyas has appointed Emraan Hashmi as its brand ambassador. The campaign has been developed under the banner of Zoommantra Productions, with actor and filmmaker Rohit Roy contributing to the creative direction.
The brand’s initial portfolio will include mid premium air conditioners, washing machines, geysers and other white goods designed to cater to modern Indian households seeking efficient and reliable appliances.
Raj Cooling Systems, founder and chairman Kalpesh Ramoliya said the launch aligns with the company’s broader expansion plans.
“The launch of Agreyas is in line with our vision to build a strong presence in India’s consumer electronics and home appliances market. The brand has been developed as a standalone identity to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers,” he said.
Hashmi said the collaboration comes at a time when Indian buyers are increasingly looking for innovative and functional home solutions.
“I’m looking forward to working with Agreyas at a time when consumers are seeking more innovative and efficient home products. The brand reflects changing consumer behaviour around functionality, innovation and ease of use,” he said.
Raj Cooling Systems plans to invest around 10 million dollars in developing the brand, with an additional 5 million dollars earmarked over the next three to five years for product development and distribution expansion.
Agreyas will follow a multi channel distribution approach, selling through online platforms, retail outlets and dealer networks aimed at both urban and semi urban markets across India.
With the launch, the company is positioning Agreyas as a standalone consumer facing brand while continuing to leverage its existing manufacturing, engineering and research capabilities built through its core cooling solutions business.
