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Lowe Lintas wins creative duties of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
MUMBAI: Lowe Lintas has bagged the creative mandate for Maruti Suzuki‘s soon to be launched multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.
According to the industry sources, the account size is estimated to be around Rs 250 million.
The account win was followed by a multi-agency pitch that saw the participation of three agencies including Denstu India, Publicis Capital and Lowe Lintas.
Maruti Suzuki chief general manager- marketing Shashank Srivastava confirmed the news to Indiantelevision.com.
“There was an evaluation process after which Lowe Lintas was handed over the account. We were looking for agency that has good understanding of market and creative ideas for the brand,” Srivastava said.
The car was showcased at AutoExpo 2012 and is expected to be available by April this year. The price will be announced at the time of its launch.
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
