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MullenLowe Lintas Group leads shortlists tally from India at APAC Tambuli Awards 2016
MUMBAI: MullenLowe Lintas Group India has topped the shortlists from India for the Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards 2016 that was announced recently. Of the 18 entries that were shortlisted from India, 16 of them belonged to MullenLowe Lintas Group, thereby putting up a superior show from India. The other two entries belonged to ‘#PlaywithOreo’ by Interface Communications and ‘Nestle: Now Everyone Can Breastfeed a Child’ by McCann Worldgroup.
The only regional award of its kind, the Asia-Pacific Tambuli Awards honors brands that deliver business results while promoting a positive societal value – brands from around Asia that celebrate human truths, inspire purpose, and effect real change.
Of the 16 shortlists from the agency, ‘Future Child’ for Lifebuoy received the maximum nominations at 9 across the categories of Advocacy, Brand Activation, Branded Content and Entertainment, Family-Oriented Brand, Health and Wellness, Insights and Strategic Thinking, Integrated Digital, Integrated Media and Video Screen. This was followed by ‘3 More Years’ for Fair & Lovely that was shortlisted across two categories namely Family-Oriented Brand and Integrated Media. Another entry that received two nominations was ‘Brave and Beautiful’ that was shortlisted in the categories of Integrated Digital & Integrated Media.
The remaining three entries received a single shortlist each including ‘From Packaged Good to Packaging Good’ for Tata Tea under Sustainable Campaign category, ‘Track the Bite’ for Godrej HIT under Integrated Digital category and ‘Wish Chain’ for Flipkart under Family-Oriented Brand category.
On the network front, MullenLowe Group received a total of 24 nominations which included 16 from India, 4 from MullenLowe Singapore, 3 from MullenLowe Philippines, and 1 from MullenLowe Vietnam.
To recap, the Asia-Pacific Tambuli Awards began in Manila in 2005, and opened up to the Asia Pacific region in 2012. The Tambuli (a native Filipino horn) is organized by the School of Communication of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) in collaboration with the industry, to create positive impact in society through marketing communications.
MUMBAI: BigTrunk Communications, an integrated digital marketing agency known for driving brand transformations across industries, has been awarded the digital marketing mandate for Soframycin, one of India’s most trusted antiseptic cream brands from the EncubeEthicals portfolio. With this collaboration, Soframycin makes its debut into the digital space, aiming to amplify its presence across India through compelling social media narratives and data-led campaigns. BigTrunk will lead the brand’s digital strategy and execution, with a focus on connecting Soframycin’s legacy of trust with today’s health-conscious and digitally engaged audience.
Soframycin has been a household name for generations, widely recognized for its efficacy in treating cuts, burns, and wounds. Backed by the scientific rigor and pharmaceutical expertise of EncubeEthicals, a pharmaceutical powerhouse since 1998, the brand benefits from the expertise of over 1,400 professionals, including more than 200 R&D specialists and a robust team of quality experts. With a presence in over 50 countries, Encube’s commitment to excellence in topical formulations adds deep credibility to Soframycin’s legacy. Now, as the brand enters the digital space, BigTrunk Communications will lead the charge in reimagining Soframycin’s story—creating modern, relatable digital experiences that stay true to its heritage.
“As we take Soframycin into its next chapter of growth, embracing digital media is not just a strategy but a necessity. We wanted a partner who could translate our scientific credibility into engaging, relatable content for today’s audience,” said Soframycin vice president – marketing, Ajay Rawal. “BigTrunk’s deep understanding of healthcare communications and digital behavior makes them the ideal partner to build meaningful narratives around wound care, trust, and wellbeing.”
“Soframycin is more than a product—it’s a legacy deeply rooted in care and science,” added BigTrunk Communications founder & managing director Bharat Subramaniam. “We’re excited to take on this responsibility of guiding a heritage brand into the digital world. Our focus will be on creating contextual storytelling and purpose-driven campaigns that bring Soframycin closer to Indian families, both old and new.”
