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Mamaearth onboards Havas Worldwide India as its AoR
Mumbai: Mamaearth, the fastest growing beauty and personal care brand in India, has named Havas Worldwide India, the creative arm of Havas India, as its agency on record (AOR), following a multi-agency pitch. The scope of the mandate will include creating cornerstone campaigns for the brand, including ATL, BTL, and Digital.
Over the last two years, Havas Worldwide India has been focusing on strengthening and updating its key offerings. Havas Worldwide India witnessed healthy growth over 2022 throughout its Mumbai and Delhi offices, with important business wins such as Tata Cliq Luxury, IFB, Britannia The Laughing Cow, P&G, Badshah Masala and Celio, to mention a few. The agency has also been strengthening its teams in order to attract top talent. As the agency’s growth momentum continues in 2023, its efforts will be to continue producing effective and integrated campaigns to deliver on its promise of making a meaningful difference in the lives of brands, businesses, and consumers.
Speaking of the association, Honasa Consumer Ltd chief marketing officer Anuja Mishra said, “Mamaearth is a brand built on millennial beliefs and choices. In a short period of 6 years, the brand has emerged as an innovative and disruptive new-age beauty and personal care brand. We believe that in our next wave of growth, it would be imperative to further drive scale by exploring and disrupting different categories across cohorts, geographies, and channels. In this endeavor of driving growth anchored on brand love, we are stoked to welcome Havas Worldwide India (the creative arm of Havas India) as our creative agency partner. The team at Havas has the advantaged mix of strong planning and creative credentials and experience in servicing legacy and new-age brands. Havas Worldwide India’s appointment comes at the back of an exciting and rigorous creative pitch process. The agency has demonstrated a strong understanding of fundamental consumer insights and an appreciation of the pivotal shifts in consumer beliefs coupled with a compelling storytelling ability.”
Havas Worldwide India managing partner – North Jaibeer Ahmad added, “In a world where the beauty industry is under constant scrutiny and the pressure to constantly evolve at a rapid pace, Mamaearth is a clutter-breaking brand. Their dedication to developing innovative solutions and pushing boundaries aligns well with our creative vision. We are excited to work with a forward-thinking brand like Mamaearth, where we will effectively leverage our knowledge and passion to enhance their message and engage their audience in a meaningful way. We look forward to partnering with them on their growth journey and collaborating to shape a compelling brand presence in the hearts of consumers.”
MUMBAI: BigTrunk Communications, an integrated digital marketing agency known for driving brand transformations across industries, has been awarded the digital marketing mandate for Soframycin, one of India’s most trusted antiseptic cream brands from the EncubeEthicals portfolio. With this collaboration, Soframycin makes its debut into the digital space, aiming to amplify its presence across India through compelling social media narratives and data-led campaigns. BigTrunk will lead the brand’s digital strategy and execution, with a focus on connecting Soframycin’s legacy of trust with today’s health-conscious and digitally engaged audience.
Soframycin has been a household name for generations, widely recognized for its efficacy in treating cuts, burns, and wounds. Backed by the scientific rigor and pharmaceutical expertise of EncubeEthicals, a pharmaceutical powerhouse since 1998, the brand benefits from the expertise of over 1,400 professionals, including more than 200 R&D specialists and a robust team of quality experts. With a presence in over 50 countries, Encube’s commitment to excellence in topical formulations adds deep credibility to Soframycin’s legacy. Now, as the brand enters the digital space, BigTrunk Communications will lead the charge in reimagining Soframycin’s story—creating modern, relatable digital experiences that stay true to its heritage.
“As we take Soframycin into its next chapter of growth, embracing digital media is not just a strategy but a necessity. We wanted a partner who could translate our scientific credibility into engaging, relatable content for today’s audience,” said Soframycin vice president – marketing, Ajay Rawal. “BigTrunk’s deep understanding of healthcare communications and digital behavior makes them the ideal partner to build meaningful narratives around wound care, trust, and wellbeing.”
“Soframycin is more than a product—it’s a legacy deeply rooted in care and science,” added BigTrunk Communications founder & managing director Bharat Subramaniam. “We’re excited to take on this responsibility of guiding a heritage brand into the digital world. Our focus will be on creating contextual storytelling and purpose-driven campaigns that bring Soframycin closer to Indian families, both old and new.”
