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Fossil assigns creative mandate to Mullen Lintas
MUMBAI: Fossil India has appointed Mullen Lintas as its advertising agency partner after a competitive multi-agency pitch.
The mandate will be handled from the agency’s Bengaluru office which will be responsible for strategising, planning and execution of the campaigns.
In India, Fossil India is set-up as a 100 per cent subsidiary of Fossil Group to sell the products in its portfolio. Fossil started its India operation in 2008 retailing all its products through leadingmulti brand outlets (MBOs) such as Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop etc. Fossil was among the earliest global brands that received clearances by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to set up single-brand retail stores after the government raised the FDI limit to 100 per cent.
Mullen Lintas executive director Kishore Subramanian says, “We are very excited with this win. Fossil is a legendary American lifestyle brand that seamlessly fuses smart functionality with its vintage/classic fashion sensibilities, thus creating a niche in India. Mullen Lintas team will further add fuel to their marketing initiatives and help launch their Gen 3 Smart watches in the country, and take the brand to the next level of growth.”
Early 2014, the brand opened its first exclusive brand outlet (EBO) in Mumbai, marking its India entry. Fossil’s EBO footprint now extends to over 15 stores that include Mumbai, New Delhi NCR, Gurgaon, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai.
Fossil India VP managing director Johnson Verghese said, “We are happy to bring on board Mullen Lintas to drive the creative mandate for Fossil. It is the first time we have embarked on a marketing campaign of this magnitude. We were happy to associate with the passionate team at Mullen Lintas. They demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the brand and were quick to understand and align with the brand philosophy. The aim is to co-create content to drive brand awareness around Fossil and its latest range of connected timepieces. We look forward to an interesting and insightful journey ahead”.
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.”
