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Lodestar UM wins Mattel’s media mandate
MUMBAI: Following a competitive pitch, IPG Mediabrands network agency Lodestar UM has won the media mandate of Mattel; the iconic toy maker that has created several children’s brands including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and Thomas & Friends etc.
The account will be handled out of the agency’s Mumbai office.
“We are delighted to have the Mattel business in our portfolio, which has the distinction of being the largest toymaker in the world. Almost every kid has grown up with these iconic brands and can share a Mattel moment. We are looking forward to bringing cutting-edge innovation and performance to Mattel’s media mandate, which has so many successful and diverse franchises across its product portfolio”, said Nandini Dias, CEO, Lodestar UM.
Lokesh Kataria, Marketing Head Mattel Toys, India, said, “We are excited to align our media mandate with Lodestar UM. The agency has the best strategic data and tech driven media solutions. We wanted a media agency partner who would help us reach new consumers more effectively. Lodestar UM has the expertise to help us deliver this vision and we are looking forward to this partnership.”
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
