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OMD wins Johnson & Johnson media account worth Rs 1 bn
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Given below is a listing of accounts that moved in the period 12 – 25 July 2007.
Account name | Incumbent | New agency | Reported annual spends in Rs |
| Media | |||
Johnson & Johnson | Mediacom, Lodestar Universal | OMD | 1 billion |
Olay Total Effects (Skin care) | – | Madison Media (Buying) | NA |
| Starcom MediaVest (Planning) | |||
Shriram Insight | – | TME (Kolkata) | NA |
Creative | |||
| 9XM (Music channel by INX Group) | – | Orchard Advertising | 200 million |
| Addo Batteries | Triton | Oxygen Communications | 50-60 million |
| ANIMAX | Leo Burnett , Euro RSCG | Saatchi & Saatchi | 100 million combined |
| AXN | |||
| PIX | |||
| Bengal Shriram (Shriram Properties) | – | Bates David Enterprise (Kolkatta) | 50 million |
| Forest Essentials (Body care) | – | Equus Red Cell (Delhi) | NA |
| Milton Housewares | – | Triton (Mumbai) | 70 million combined |
| Treo Imported Glassware | – | ||
| NewsX and 9X ( TV channels by INX Group) | – | Meridian | 500 million |
| Olay Total Effects (Skin care) | – | Saatchi & Saatchi | NA |
| Religare | Rediffusion DY&R | Vyas Gianetti Creative (VGC) | 150 million |
| Shriram Insight | – | Response (Kolkata) | NA |
| VIP Undergarments | Lowe | Contract Advertising | 100 million |
| Volini (Ranbaxy) | – | Saatchi & Saatchi | 100 million |
Creative & Media | |||
Ajuba Group | – | Rediffusion DY&R (Chennai) | 50-60 million |
Asipac (real estate) | – | Equus Red Cell (Bangalore) | 200 million combined |
Taj‘s F&B (Bangalore) | |||
Whyte & Mackay (UB Group) | |||
Bank of Baroda (Corporate) | Euro RSCG | NA | |
Bureau of Energy Efficency (BEE) | – | Span Communications | 250 million |
Capital Foods | – | Equus Red Cell (Mumbai) | 150 million combined |
Neptune Group (real estate) | |||
Time Out (magazine) | |||
Eldeco Developers | – | RK Swamy/BBDO (Delhi) | 100 million combined |
Godfrey Phillips Bravery Awards and Corporate Affairs | Everest Brand Solutions (Delhi) | ||
Enrica (home linen) | – | Equus Red Cell (Mumbai) | 50 million |
Heartland (Disha Direct-Real estate) | – | Gang of Designers (GOD) | 140-150 million |
Safari luggage | – | Triton | NA |
| Information compiled by Spatial Access Solutions, India‘s first Media Audit Company. For information or clarifications email: info@spatialaccess.com, www.spatialaccess.com | |||
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.”
