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Mindshare named MMA EMEA Mobile Agency of the Year 2015
MUMBAI: WPP’s Mindshare has been named Mobile Agency of the Year 2015 in the MMA EMEA Smarties awards. The award follows hot on the heels of the agency being named Agency Network of the Year in the APAC MMA Smarties and Global Media Agency of the Year in the MMA Global Smarties.
The work that secured the EMEA title includes:
Gold
Brand Awareness: Rexona – Who Does More?
Cross Media / Cross Mobile Integration: Rexona – Who Does More?
Silver
Promotion: Magnum – #celebratemagnum
Mobile Site: Vodafone – Share Your Passion
Bronze
Marketing Within a Mobile Gaming Environment: Vodafone – Freezone Gaming Stars
Mindshare Worldwide global mobile director James Chandler said, “It’s fantastic to see our Mindshare teams receive the recognition that they richly deserve for leading the industry in Europe. Congratulations too to all our clients who have been true partners in pushing the boundaries of mobile.”
In addition to the EMEA title, Mindshare Turkey also picked up four gold, one silver and one bronze award in the local MMA Turkey awards that were announced at the same time:
Gold
Brand Awareness: Rexona – Who Does More?
Cross Media / Cross Mobile Integration: Rexona – Who Does More?
Mobile Social: Vodafone – Between Us Hurriyet Social
Innovation: Rexona – Who Does More
Silver
Mobile Native: Neutrogena – Winter Love
Bronze
Mobile Native: Vodafone – Between Us Hurriyet Social
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Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
