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Snapdeal acquires Silicon valley startup to build discovery products for sellers
MUMBAI: Online marketplace Snapdeal has acquired Reduce Data, a Mountain View, USA based programmatic display advertising platform. With this acquisition, the Reduce Data team will join Snapdeal and drive the roadmap to build a world class discovery platform and associated tools for brands as well as over 200,000 sellers on the marketplace.
Reduce Data is focused at powering brands deliver advertising strategies for consumers across platforms and devices. Its proprietary platform leverages artificial intelligence, real-time data and other tools, delivering high return on investment for advertising campaigns. It was founded in late 2012 by Asif Ali, a technology entrepreneur as well as the lead architect at the company. The engineering team led by Ali, which currently has customers across US, UK, India is now a part of the Snapdeal family.
Snapdeal co-founder Rohit Bansal said, “At Snapdeal, we are always on the lookout for talented people who come with specialised skills that augment our capabilities. Asif comes with 17 years of rich experience in building web scale technologies, Product Management and building highly specialised teams focused on a data platform and ad tech products. We are confident that Asif and his team will further strengthen our technological capabilities”
Reduce Data CEO Asif Ali added, “We are very excited to become a part of the Snapdeal family. We strongly believe that world class technology innovations are happening here. The company has grown at a phenomenal pace in the last few years. We look forward to building world class technology products at Snapdeal and set new benchmarks for the industry in this space.”
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.”
