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James Varghese launches OTS Communications Media Venture
MUMBAI: After more than three decades of shaping media strategies and building brands, James Varghese is starting a fresh chapter. The veteran media professional has announced the launch of OTS Communications (I) Pvt Ltd, a new full-service agency focused on integrated media solutions.
Designed as a one-stop shop, OTS Communications will offer services across out-of-home advertising, BTL activations, retail signage and ATL media. The agency positions itself as nimble, hands-on and deeply involved, promising clients not just plans on paper but results on the ground.
Varghese brings with him over 33 years of industry experience, including a 19-year stint at OAP, where he played a key role in driving strategic initiatives and nurturing long-standing client relationships across sectors.
Speaking about the launch, Varghese said his journey across platforms and categories shaped his belief that strong media outcomes depend on clarity of thought, disciplined execution and personal ownership. OTS Communications, he said, is built around these very principles, with senior-level involvement at every stage of a campaign.
Reflecting on his long association with Varghese, OAP Mediatech CEO and director Abhijit Sengupta, praised his leadership and people-first approach. He added that Varghese’s integrity, humility and commitment have left a lasting impact on the organisation and will continue to guide him as an entrepreneur.
The move marks the close of a significant professional chapter and the beginning of a new one. With OTS Communications, Varghese aims to create a responsive media partner that balances sharp strategy with execution rigour, while staying closely accountable to client outcomes.
In an industry often driven by scale, OTS Communications is betting on focus, experience and involvement to make its mark.
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Collective Creative Labs wins two Silver Effies, ranks top 15
Independent agency shines with strategy-led campaigns that move brands and culture
MUMBAI: Collective Creative Labs (CCL) has bagged two Silver Effies at the 25th Effie India Awards and claimed the 15th spot in the Agency of the Year rankings, marking a standout moment for the independent agency.
For a young agency built without legacy backing, these accolades go beyond trophies. They celebrate a fresh approach: starting with brand truth, sticking to strategy, and creating work that drives business, not just chatter.
Three years ago, Collective Artists Network spotted a gap in the market. Brands had access to creators and cultural moments but lacked cohesive strategy. CCL was born to fill that gap, blending cultural insight with disciplined brand planning to deliver campaigns that truly perform.
Collective Artists Network founder and group CEO Vijay Subramaniam said, “We were already sitting at a rare intersection of culture, creators, entertainment and influence. But brands don’t need access alone; they need alignment. CCL brings strategy to the heart of culture so that it drives real brand growth.”
CCL’s campaigns, including work for Zebronics, Rakesh Masala and Liberty, have travelled far beyond paid media, not chasing virality, but earning it through clarity of insight and purpose. Big names are used to amplify thinking, not replace it.
Collective Creative Labs CEO and partner at Collective Artists Network Sanjana Jain added, “Great work starts with clarity, what the brand stands for, the consumer’s reality, and the business goal. In a world that loves spectacle, we focus on outcomes. These awards validate that approach.”
Both Silver-winning campaigns were built on immersive consumer understanding and sharp strategic thinking, reinforcing CCL as a performance-driven creative partner. Operating where brands, culture, entertainment and emerging media intersect, CCL represents a new kind of agency model, uniting talent, content, influence and strategy under one roof.
For CCL, these wins and the Agency of the Year ranking are just markers of momentum, not the finish line.
