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Havas Media’s new identity tells story of brand ethos; new logo embodies integration of services
MUMBAI: Created by Havas (the creative division of the group, formerly known as Havas Worldwide) New York team, the new ‘h’ logo lockup comes from the concept that Havas (Group) is great because of the sum of its parts. In this spirit, the logo concept developed embodies the integration of services, celebrates the diversity of talent and expertise, and comes directly from the three things done every day at the agency – create, share and learn. The logo lockup system showcases the different entities within the HavasGroup.
Havas Group was founded by Charles Louis Havas in 1835 when he launched the first international press agency. Since then the group has gone through many periods of transformation and acceleration to become what it is today, a collaborative and unified marketing agency. The brand refresh aims to emphasize this unity & reinforce that Havas Group is a global company by sharing one logo across the entire network.
The multiple colors are intentional and flexible. The logo does not use a single color but offers a broad color spectrum and combines different shades of primary colors which stand for a diverse and expansive agency. A blend of engineering and expression, the new system comes from what makes the agency unique.
The color choices reflect the large network of people, locations, and clients the agency represents. It covers a wide range of uses and expressions. The typeface projects the clarity and simplicity clients demand in an age of overstatement.
Havas Media Group India and South Asia CEO Anita Nayyar said, “More than a new logo and matching business cards, this brand refresh signals a deep transformation in the way we work and is an invitation to do what we’ve always done, but better. It reflects both that the company has grown significantly and that we are indeed a collective group which in turn strengthens the group’s vision ‘To Better Together’. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our unified operating model, allowing us to deliver 100% accountability and ideas that flourish without boundaries. The new logo brings vibrancy and variety to the brand system”.
“Our new brand identity offers a wide color spectrum which is synonymous to the offerings at Havas Media, India i.e. providing diverse, integrated and meaningful solutions to our clients. Our Together strategy means that all of us at Havas (Group) share one vision, one brand, and one offering.It reflects unity in diversity. The new logo highlights this collaborative culture and is designed to be a container for – ideas, knowledge, and aspirations”, added Havas Media Group MD Mohit Joshi.
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BLR Airport Launches ‘Connections’ Service to Ease Transit Travel
New initiative targets smoother transfers as Bengaluru hub traffic rises 30 per cent.
MUMBAI: Missed connections may be a traveller’s nightmare but Bengaluru is trying to make them a thing of the past. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has rolled out ‘Connections by BLR’, a new transfer programme designed to take the friction out of connecting journeys. Built around three pillars ease, efficiency and experience,the initiative aims to simplify what is often the most stressful leg of air travel.
The move comes as transfer traffic at BLR Airport climbs sharply, up more than 30 per cent year-on-year. Transfers currently account for around 15 per cent of total passenger traffic and are projected to touch 20 per cent by 2026, signalling a clear shift in how the airport is positioning itself within airline networks.
At its core, the programme focuses on making navigation intuitive and downtime more comfortable. Dedicated transfer desks have been set up across terminals, supported by colour-coded wayfinding blue and yellow signage designed for quick recognition. Inter-terminal movement is being streamlined through complimentary shuttle services with predictable wait times, while designated transfer zones aim to reduce passenger confusion.
Beyond logistics, the airport is leaning into experience. Travellers in transit now have access to a wider choice of lounges, curated retail and food and beverage options, as well as sleeping pods for short stays. For longer layovers, transit hotels in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer boutique in-terminal accommodation, an increasingly sought-after feature as global travel patterns evolve.
The timing is strategic. BLR Airport now connects to 114 passenger destinations 80 domestic and 34 international with key routes spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune domestically, and Singapore, London Heathrow, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur internationally. Recent additions such as Hindon, Bidar and Silchar within India, alongside Dammam, Hanoi and Riyadh overseas, are further expanding its reach.
Infrastructure is also catching up with ambition. Developments including the West Cross Taxiway, Terminal 1 refurbishment and Terminal 2 expansion are laying the groundwork for higher capacity and smoother operations critical for any airport aiming to become a serious transfer hub.
Bangalore International Airport Limited chief operating officer Girish Nair framed the initiative as both a response to demand and a forward-looking play. He pointed to the growing depth of the airport’s network and the opportunity to build a more reliable transfer ecosystem that benefits both passengers and airline partners.
In an era where travel is as much about transitions as destinations, BLR Airport is betting that a seamless connection might just be the journey’s most important upgrade.
