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Havas reports marginal organic growth in revenue
MUMBAI: Global ad and communications service group, Havas, has reported results for the third quarter ended, 30 September, 2005.
It generated third quarter revenues of 341 million euros reflecting an organic growth of 3.9 per cent. The improvement in organic growth this quarter is due primarily to the good performance of traditional advertising activities and an improvement in marketing services (CRM). However, revenue for the first nine months of 2005 came to 1,041 million euros compared to 1,086 million euros for the same period last year in IFRS, a 4.1 per cent decline.
The performance was good in the US but Asia continues to suffer from the loss of the Intel account.
Organic growth in France came to +2.6 [er cent in the third quarter and 0.9 per cent for the first nine months of 2005this year. This notable improvement was fuelled by good performance in media (MPG), healthcare and corporate/finance (Euro RSCG C&O) activities. Organic growth in the UK was flat at .1 per cent for the third quarter. A good performance from the traditional advertising business offset a disappointing quarter in media and healthcare.
In the US, Havas posted a seven per cent organic growth in third quarter 2005, and 2.6 per cent for the first nine months of 2005. This is a marked improvement over the .4 per cent organic growth of first half 2005. Although this region was hurt most by the loss of significant clients, the growth in revenues from clients won by Arnold and Euro RSCG New York in late 2004 and early 2005 made it possible to post a good performance for the quarter.
The Asia-Pacific region once again posted negative organic growth at -8.6 per cent in third quarter 2005 and -6.9 per cent for the first nine months of the year after -5.9 per cent for first half 2005. Overall, Havas managed to get new business worth nearly 760 million euros for the first nine months of 2005.
Accounts won during third quarter if 2005 included Joker and Le Figaro (France), Palmers (Austria, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe), Hershey’s (US), and Ebay (China) in the advertising sector. In the media, it got accounts including Peugeot (Germany), Napster (Germany), BBVA (Mexico and Argentina), and Hershey’s (US).
Accounts lost included Volkswagen (US) and Argos (UK) in advertising, Peugeot (France) and Nestle (Spain) in media.
Brands
Aptronix unveils ‘Big & Beyond’ campaign, opens largest store in Hyderabad
Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita front push as retailer expands premium Apple experience
HYDERABAD: Aptronix has rolled out its most ambitious brand push yet with the launch of the ‘Big & Beyond Aptronix’ campaign, alongside the opening of its largest retail store in India.
The campaign features actors Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala as brand faces, signalling a sharper focus on aspirational, experience-led retail as the company scales its presence in the premium Apple ecosystem.
At the centre of the rollout is a new 8,000 sq. ft. flagship outlet at Sarath City Capital Mall, now the largest Aptronix store in the country and among the biggest Apple Premium Reseller formats in India. The space is designed to offer immersive product discovery, personalised guidance and integrated service support, positioning the store as more than just a point of sale.
The campaign itself leans into themes of scale, ambition and accessibility, aiming to connect with a younger, increasingly design-conscious generation of Apple users. By pairing celebrity appeal with in-store experience, Aptronix is looking to deepen emotional engagement while reinforcing its premium positioning.
A key pillar remains its ‘Limitless Aptronix Exchange’ programme, which offers customers simplified upgrade paths, transparent pricing and wider access to Apple devices. The initiative has been central to driving adoption by making high-end technology more approachable for a broader audience.
Premium Lifestyle and Fashion founder & owner Sutinder Singh said the new store reflects a long-held belief that Indian consumers should have access to the best Apple retail experience without compromise. He added that the campaign’s celebrity faces mirror the brand’s core values of elegance, ambition and confidence.
Aptronix CEO Meghna Singh said the ‘Big & Beyond’ theme reflects how the company operates, with a focus on building a best-in-class retail experience. She noted that the Hyderabad launch and the campaign together signal Aptronix’s intent to set new benchmarks in the category.
With this dual push of scale and storytelling, Aptronix is not just expanding its footprint but also redefining how premium tech retail is experienced in India.
