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Dentsu to handle creatives of Maruti Suzuki’s Eeco
MUMBAI: In the wake of a multi-agency pitch, Maruti Suzuki has signed Denstu Creative Impact as its creative partner for its newly-launched multi purpose vehicle (MPV), ‘Eeco‘.
“The size of the account is close to Rs 300 million for a year,” informs Maruti Suzuki chief general manager marketing Shashank Srivastava.
Backed with their national and international resources, Denstu Creative Impact showcased a powerful understanding of the product during the pitching along with new and innovative ideas. “We, thus, went for Denstu as our creative partner,” says Srivastava.
Apart from Denstu Creative Impact, the other agencies that pitched for the account included Capital, Creative Impact, Percept Hakuhodo and Lowe Lintas.
Says Srivastava, “The campaign is a 360 degree plan that includes print, TVC, OOH and the internet. While the print ad is already out, the television campaign (TVC) will be launched next week.”
Lintas Media Group is the media agency for Maruti Suzuki.
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
