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Fabindia awards its creative mandate to Publicis
MUMBAI: After winning the Ambuja Cement creative mandate last week, Publicis has now bagged the account of India’s largest retail store for traditionally made products, Fabindia.
The account was won after a multi-agency pitch. The business will be handled out of Publicis Delhi office.
Fabindia CEO Subrata Dutta commented “Fabindia is an iconic lifestyle brand that celebrates India and we want to leverage its inherent strengths. In Publicis, we have found the right partners to do this. We are looking forward to their contribution on our brand.”
Publicis South Asia Partha Sinha and Bobby Pawar in their joint statement said, “Fabindia is the definitive Indian brand. To reinterpret a brand’s strength is once in a life time opportunity and we are looking forward to working on it. Our objective will be to engage the audience in a fresh, surprising and rewarding manner.”
Publicis south Asia CEO Nakul Chopra added, “Fabindia have indeed been a definitive benchmark in their market. At Publicis, we have a history of setting standards in the lifestyle and retail space. We are very proud to be associated with Fabindia and together we hope to create path breaking work.”
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.”
