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OgilvyOne appoints Graham Kelly as executive creative director for India
MUMBAI: OgilvyOne Worldwide has appointed Graham Kelly as executive creative director for India.
Ogilvy & Mather India national creative director Abhijit Avasthi said, “We are thrilled to have Graham as our partner. Graham is perhaps Asia-Pacific‘s foremost exponent in the digital/integrated space. The width of his experience in this space across categories is unmatched. He‘s spent a lot of time at Ogilvy earlier as well and understands our way of building brands. Since the 90‘s, Ogilvy has defined and redefined television advertising in India. With Graham in our team, we hope to make that kind of impact in the digital/integrated space.”
In his last three roles, at Saatchi & Saatchi Singapore, BBH Japan and TBWA/Tequila Singapore, he has overseen the integration of all media. Previously, Graham has worked in Ogilvy Direct, Ogilvy Advertising and Ogilvy network.
OgilvyOne India country head Kunal Jeswani said, “We love great talent. And Graham Kelly is just that – a great talent who will have a smashing impact on OgilvyOne‘s digital creative offering in India.”
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Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
