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Aegis Media to launch second OOH agency Brandscope on 1 December
MUMBAI: After the successful launch of Posterscope in India, Aegis Media Group will launch its second OOH agency, Brandscope, on 1 December.
The agency, which will function from Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore, will start operations with five clients – Indiabulls, Fin Air, Arcil, JK Paper and Kewal Kiran – under its belt.
Said Aegis Media and Posterscope Director – APAC chairman India and CEO South East Asia Ashish Bhasin, “Brandscope will be in a unique proposition that puts the brand at the heart of an OOH solution, using the world‘s latest tools and a global knowledge bank. Haresh Nayak, MD Posterscope, will be the domain expert on OOH for both our OOH businesses in India. This is an advanced and a new concept in the field of OOH and I am sure Brandscope will revolutionise the role of OOH in brand communications in India.”
Brandscope will use the expertise of the group‘s offerings such as Hyperspace and the groups proprietary PRISM suite of tools that have been developed over time in order to provide cutting edge solutions to the clients.
Avers Nayak, “Brandscope will look into the brands personality and its promise through its creative use of OOH. It will not necessarily look at using an existing medium, but will be more about innovation and creativity in the ambient space, keeping in mind the brand‘s aspirations and the communication premise.
“We believe that the future of OOH depends on how well we can use the environment and ambience to engage the audience with the brand. We are also pleased to announce that Fabian Cowan will be the Business Head of Brandscope in India.”
Brandscope, part of Posterscope Worldwide that has its presence in 26 countries across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South Africa, intends to expand its team of seven brand specialists in India to 18 by 2011.
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Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
