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Dentsu Media bags Kurlon media mandate
MUMBAI: Kurlon, one of India’s leading mattress brand has awarded its media duties to Dentsu Media.
The account will be handled out of Dentsu Media’s Bengaluru office.
Kurlon has assigned the agency to develop a media strategy that will enable it to reach out to its priority markets effectively and help it re-affirm its position as market leader.
Kurlon MD Sudhakar Pai expressed great enthusiasm over the development. Commenting on the appointment, he said, “Kurlon is at a very important stage right now and we need a media partner who can reconcile our objectives with what the media industry has to offer. We believe Dentsu Media fits the bill perfectly for this.”
On the win, Dentsu Media CEO Divya Gupta said, “Kurlon is an exciting win for our team. Kurlon as an organisation has the kind of organisational philosophy that fits in quite perfectly with the Dentsu way. We are confident that this is the beginning of a long and sustained relationship of mutual trust and respect.”
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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.
