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Havas Media India wins integrated media business of World Kabaddi League
MUMBAI: Havas Media India has been awarded the integrated media mandate for World Kabaddi League (WKL), the first professional Kabaddi League of the world, in a multi-agency pitch. The account is estimated to be upwards of Rs 30 crore.
WKL is an initiative to uplift the level of Kabaddi by professionalising the sport. It aims to give a chance to experienced players as well as upcoming talent from various countries to come on one platform and play to win.
World Kabaddi League CEO Raman Raheja said, “We are a young and dynamic organisation looking to scale Kabaddi to new heights on a global platform. Havas Media understood this. They have scale, the thought leadership, experience, were transparent and displayed tremendous passion. We know they are the people to partner with to achieve our goals.”
Havas Media Group India and south Asia CEO Anita Nayyar said, “We are honoured that WKL has chosen us as their partners to further their business objectives. It has been a good year at Havas Media with strong integrated media new business wins. Our digital at core approach has paid off big dividends and impressed clients.”
“WKL is a great brand with a huge potential. This win is another feather in our cap proving that Havas Media is the ‘go to’ agency for integrated media. We will provide meaningful solutions to achieve WKL’s goals and look forward to a long business relationship,” added Havas Media India MD Mohit Joshi.
Havas Media recently won the integrated media mandate of MTS India, Yepme.com and the digital mandate of XOLO mobile.
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Publicis acquires AdgeAI to sharpen predictive measurement in advertising
Deal integrates AI-driven content intelligence with Publicis production platform
MUMBAI: Publicis Groupe is doubling down on data-led creativity with the acquisition of measurement and content intelligence firm AdgeAI, a move aimed at helping brands understand what truly works in their campaigns.
Announced on March 12 in Paris, the deal brings AdgeAI’s analytics technology into Publicis’ AI-driven production ecosystem, allowing brands to measure and predict creative performance in real time. The company said the integration will help marketers move beyond guesswork and focus on content that delivers measurable business outcomes.
AdgeAI’s platform analyses engagement and conversion data across video and digital campaigns to pinpoint which creative elements resonate most with audiences. By identifying patterns that drive results, the system provides insights that guide content strategy and improve returns on marketing investment.
The acquisition comes at a time when brands are producing more content than ever before. While the tools to create campaigns have become faster and cheaper, many marketers still struggle to determine which messages actually drive sales.
Publicis Groupe chairman and CEO Arthur Sadoun, said brands today need clarity rather than just volume. “In the AI era, brands do not simply need more content. They need to know what works, and why, so they can scale their messaging across audiences, markets and platforms,” he said. He added that the acquisition turns creative measurement from a backward-looking report into a forward-looking capability that predicts outcomes.
Publicis production chief executive officer Deepti Velury, said embedding predictive intelligence into the production process will allow brands to create fewer but more effective assets. According to her, AdgeAI’s technology can analyse creative components at a granular level and identify patterns directly linked to campaign performance.
AdgeAI co-founder and CEO Eyal Ben Shalom, described the deal as a shift in how the industry approaches creative intelligence. By plugging its technology into Publicis’ broader platform, he said brands will be able to move at the speed of digital algorithms without losing the spark of strong creative ideas.
With the addition of AdgeAI, Publicis is positioning itself to close the gap between creativity and data, giving brands a clearer view of what clicks with audiences and what drives the bottom line.
