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Starcom wins Samsung media account with an annual spend of Rs 1.2 billion
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Given below is a listing of accounts that moved in the period 1 November 2007 – 14 November 2007.
Account name | Incumbent | New agency | Reported annual spends in Rs |
| Media | |||
Adani enterprises | – | Media Palette | 400 million (combined) |
Grasim Suitings | – | – | |
J K Helen Curtis | – | – | |
J K Green | – | – | |
| Luxor | Initiative Media | – | |
| Parker | – | ||
| Raymond Apparel (New brand to launch) | – | – | |
| Ghadi detergent | – | – | 200 million (combined) |
| Xpert | – | – | |
| MR 2 | – | – | |
| Venus | – | – | |
| Indiabulls | – | – | 400 million (combined) |
| Suzlon Energy | – | – | |
| Rasna | – | Media Palette | 150 million |
| Austrian Airlines | – | Initiative Media | 250-300- million |
| Maharashtra Condom Promotion (Hindustan Latex) | – | ||
| USAid (Project on TB education) | – | ||
| Wockhardt Ltd | – | ||
| Mail Today (India Today) | – | Zenith Optimedia | 200 million |
| Samsung | Mindshare | Starcom | 1.2 billion |
| Swiss Air | – | Media Cubic | 100 million |
| Transitions (optic lens) | – | ||
Creative | |||
| Future Generali (Insurance) | – | Saatchi & Saatchi | 200 million |
| Himani Navratna Oil & Talc | Ambience Publicis | Mudra | 200 million |
| Makaan.com | Rediffusion DY&R | Equus Red Cell | NA |
| Max New York Life (Part of porfolio) | Equus Red Cell | Euro RSCG, Equus Red Cell | NA |
| Prabhudas Liladher (Brokerage firm) | – | Percept H | 50 million |
| Typhoo (Tea brand – Apeejay Surrendra Group) | – | Bates David Enterprise | NA |
Creative & Media | |||
Cera (Saintaryware) | – | Dentsu Marcom (Ahmedabad) | 60-70 million |
Fortis-Escorts Cardiac Program | – | Crayons Advertising | NA |
Inorbit Mall | Triton | Genesis Advertising (Mumbai) | 30-50 million |
MDLR Airlines | – | Percept D‘Mark | 100-120 million |
TTK Prestige Table art (Crockery) | – | MAA Bozell | NA |
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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.”
