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Ogilvy Mumbai wins creative mandate for ‘Shukran’
MUMBAI: Ogilvy’s Mumbai office, which has been handling the creative duties for Home Centre in Middle East and North Africa for over a year, has now won the creative duties for Shukran, a loyalty programme of Landmark Group.
The win was a result of a multi-agency pitch. Ogilvy Mumbai & Kolkata president Navin Talreja said, “Our reputation as the most effective agency office in the world started getting clients across the world to recognise India, and specifically Ogilvy Mumbai as a center of excellence. The mandate from Home Centre for Middle East & North Africa last year and more recently winning the opportunity to build their loyalty program brand across eight countries, is proof that clients will go any distance to find the right partners.”
Ogilvy south Asia executive creative director Sumanto Chattopadhyay said, “There is something deeply satisfying about creating work that works in markets beyond one’s home turf. The success of our Home Centre campaign has given us this opportunity to create greater brand value for the Landmark Group.”
As the region’s largest retail loyalty programme with over 6.5 million members in eight countries, with over 50 brands spread across 1100 stores, Shukran aims to take the concept of ‘loyalty’ to an entirely new level, redefining rewards in every lifestyle category imaginable – including clothing, footwear, accessories, salons and spas, home furnishings, electronics, sports, entertainment and restaurants.
Shukran loyalty GM Rajesh Rishi said, “We were very clear that we wanted to work with the best team to take Shukran to the next level; after a rigorous process we found Ogilvy’s approach and methodology best fit to take on the unique challenge of taking a programme our size and business impact to the next level. Given Ogilvy’s expertise and diversity, we are looking forward to taking on these challenges together in unique and refreshing ways to strengthen our brand equity in the region and beyond.”
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.”
