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M&C Saatchi wins T24 Mobile creative account
MUMBAI: M&C Saatchi has been selected as the creative agency for Future Group‘s T24 Mobile.
T24 is an “unpaid” GSM mobile service and an alliance between Tata Teleservices and Future Group.
Confirming the development, Future Media and Future Telecom, Future Group (Customer strategy) CEO Sandip Tarkas said, “T24 Mobile is one of the world‘s most unique initiative where we have loyalty programme associated with the services. We chose M&C Saatchi because we needed agency that has experience beyond creativity like in marketing and loyalty programme. To go forward with this the agency needs to segment customers and make segmented strategy and plan.”
Tarkas also added that the company will spend close to Rs 250 million by the end of the fiscal on the creatives for T24.
DDB Mudra and M&C Saatchi participated in the pitch.
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Shoppers Stop elevates Biju Kassim as GSS Beauty CEO
Move comes as GSS Beauty scales global brand partnerships in India.
MUMBAI: From store shelves to global shelves, the beauty game is getting a sharper makeover. Shoppers Stop has elevated Biju Kassim as managing director and chief executive officer of Global SS Beauty Brands Limited (GSSBB), signalling a stronger push into the premium beauty segment. The move builds on Kassim’s role in setting up GSSBB, a wholly owned subsidiary that has quickly positioned itself as a fast-growing distribution platform for global beauty brands in India. The unit has been central to Shoppers Stop’s ambition of expanding its footprint in the high-margin beauty and luxury categories.
Chairman Nirvik Singh noted that Kassim’s experience across the beauty ecosystem and his understanding of premium and luxury consumers would help steer the next phase of growth. The focus, he indicated, will be on sharpening the company’s beauty portfolio and scaling partnerships with international brands.
Kassim, for his part, steps into the role at a time when India’s premium beauty market is undergoing rapid evolution, driven by rising consumer aspirations and increased access to global labels. He highlighted that GSSBB will remain a key strategic pillar, with an emphasis on expanding brand partnerships, enhancing consumer experiences and driving growth across markets.
As global beauty brands continue to eye India as a high-growth destination, Shoppers Stop’s bet is clear: owning not just the shelf, but the entire beauty ecosystem behind it.
