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Rentomojo hires Dentsu Webchutney digital
MUMBAI: In its rapid path to becoming a platform where you can subscribe to furniture and appliances for a period of your choice, Rentomojo – founded by Geetansh Bamania – has signed Dentsu Webchutney to shape its digital agenda.
Dentsu Webchutney’s Bangalore team will now take this unique approach of ownership to the urban, young, working junta and their mandate includes social media, digital content, video, and acquisition programs. Innovation being at the core for both companies – Rentomojo in its very concept, and for Dentsu Webchutney, through its path-breaking campaigns – this seems to be a formidable match.
“Rentomojo is building a category and in this process, connecting with our audience & engagement is the prime objective,” says Rentomojo founder Geetansh Bamania.
“Rentomojo and the growing rental economy excite us a lot. Consumer behaviour in this category is very counter-intuitive from the typical consumption culture and the concept of owning one’s own. We’re thrilled at the opportunity to helping establish Rentomojo as a key player in the space,” said Dentsu Webchutney Bangalore SVP Gautam Reghunath.
“We have great admiration for Geetansh and his team’s vision and in a space as short-lived as digital, we’re two teams now working as one – ready to roll good, effective ideas when they strike,” Reghunath added.
Dentsu Webchutney, the digital agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, has offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru and manages clients such as Flipkart, Airtel, PAYBACK, Red Bull, and Quikr.
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Havas hits 2025 targets, posts 3.1 per cent organic growth
Net revenue rises to €2.78 bn as AI push and acquisitions lift performance
PUTEAUX, FRANCE: Havas delivered a solid set of full-year results for 2025, beating its own guidance as steady organic growth, tighter cost control and an aggressive push into artificial intelligence lifted margins and cash flow.
The advertising and communications group reported organic net revenue growth of 3.1 per cent for the year, slightly ahead of its guided range of 2.5 to 3.0 per cent. Net revenue rose to €2.78 billion, while adjusted Ebit climbed to €358 million, translating into a margin of 12.9 per cent, up 50 basis points from last year.
Net income increased 11.1 per cent to €210 million, with group share of net income rising 9.2 per cent to €189 million. Operating cash flow after working capital jumped 53 per cent to €360 million, reflecting improved collections and disciplined spending.
The fourth quarter capped the year on a strong note, with organic growth of 3.7 per cent, driven by momentum across Europe and North America. For the full year, North America led with organic growth of 4.9 per cent, while Europe posted 2.0 per cent growth. Latin America returned to growth, and APAC and Africa were supported by India.
Chairman and CEO Yannick Bolloré, said 2025 marked a “transformative year” for Havas, its first full year as a listed company. He credited the rollout of the group’s Converged.AI operating system and a client-centric model for delivering on guidance in a highly competitive market.
Havas continued its acquisition spree, buying majority stakes in 11 agencies during the year across Europe, Australia and New Zealand, strengthening its media, creative, health and data capabilities. The group also struck strategic partnerships with AI players Vurvey Labs and Akkio to deepen its agentic AI capabilities.
Looking ahead, Havas guided for organic growth of 2.0 to 3.0 per cent in 2026 and an adjusted Ebit margin of between 13.2 and 13.5 per cent. The group plans to maintain a dividend payout ratio of around 40 per cent and pursue five to ten bolt-on acquisitions during the year.
Havas also confirmed its medium-term ambition of lifting margins to between 14 and 15 per cent by 2028, underlining confidence in its AI-led strategy and diversified geographic footprint.
