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Online could deliver TV advertising: Starcom CEO Klues
SCOTSDALE, Arizona: The media-buying divisions of Publicis Groupe’s Starcom MediaVest Worldwide wants online media to be included in upfront buys and its CEO Jack Klues has called for more use of digital ad strategies. Klues gave this clarion call while addressing an audience of 500 online media buyers and sellers at the iMedia Summit being held in Arizona.
Starcom associates is broadening their upfront services this year to enable marketers to repurpose their TV advertising on the Internet, according to Klues. The owner of the world’s largest media-buying company mentioned that it was time to use online as a way to deliver television commercials for the clients.
Klues urged those who owned the most powerful pathway to consumers, that the industry has ever seen, to quantify it. He also urged online media owners to package their data and give media buyers a selling point they couldn’t refuse.
Traditional media strategists must work collaboratively with their online counterparts or risk being left behind as changes in the media landscape accelerate around them, was the warning given by Klues. He, however, conceded that many traditional and interactive media players consider TV to be a dinosaur which eats into budgets available for other traditional and new media.
Starcom CEO also admitted that offline might get more eyeballs but online gets the right eyeballs plus more immediate and measurable results.
Backing up his comments, Klues mentioned that research conducted by Starcom showed that young people view online news with better credibility as compared to that from offline sources. Starcom handles clients Nintendo and the US Army which rely heavily on online marketing programmes.
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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.
