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FCB Ulka wins advertising duties for AVT Premium
MUMBAI: A.V. Thomas & Company has appointed FCB Ulka Bangalore to handle the advertising duties for their flagship brand, AVT Premium.
The win adds to FCB Ulka Bangalore’s portfolio which includes marquee clients like ITC Biscuits & Confectionery and Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting. AVT Premium is the AVT Group’s flagship tea brand, a brand that enjoys leadership status in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. AVT Premium delivers the strongest cup of tea, consistently.
AVT Consumer Products CEO Ravi Sanker said, “FCB Ulka team has shown willingness to go the extra mile to understand our brand, the market and the opportunity in front of us. We appreciate their collaborative approach and are expecting excellent and effective work from them.”
FCB Ulka CEO Nitin Karkare added, “As a company with a strong legacy we are proud to be working with them in ensuring that AVT Premium builds on its leadership status in the market.” FCB Ulka CCO Swati Bhattacharya too shared said, “AVT Premium is a brand we’re very excited to work with. The brand has a strong legacy in the South, and the challenge of building on such a robust foundation is extremely exciting. We look forward to creating some great work on the brand.”
A.V. Thomas & Company Limited is part of the multifaceted AVT Group of Companies founded in 1925 with diversified interest in Plantation, Biotechnology, Leather, Oleoresin, Value Added Spices and Consumer Products in Food and Beverage Category. In the branded packet Tea Market, A.V. Thomas & Co. Ltd. are not only one of the top contenders in the Indian branded packaged tea market, but also the flagship brand AVT Premium is the 2nd largest selling Dust Tea brand in the country.
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.”
