WPP, Ford Apologize For Controversial Ads

WPP, Ford Apologize For Controversial Ads

WPP and client Ford have apologized for a series of controversial online ads that were created and posted by a JWT India staffer. JWT is one of WPP’s global agency networks. The ads, which were not authorized, were posted Friday and taken down after the client and agency became aware of them. One of the […]

Bacardi Asking Party Goers To ‘Walk the Line’

Party hard, but party responsibly, is the latest message Bacardi are trying to spread across India. In partnership with Indian digital agency, Webchutney, the alcohol giants have come up with a digital sobriety test called ‘Walk the Line’. “The installation is placed at bars and clubs across the cities. After a night of partying the […]

MEC India wins Britannia

MEC India wins Britannia

MUMBAI — Following a multi-agency pitch, MEC India has bagged the media mandate for Britannia Industries Limited. With a heritage of 120 years, Britannia is one of India’s leading food companies and has an extensive presence in biscuits, dairy and bakery products. In a leading survey recently, Britannia was voted India’s second most trusted brand. MEC […]

India’s Madison Media could be looking to sell!

Madison Media is India’s only major Advertising player that is still Independent. Economic Times India reports that Madison’s owner – Sam Balsara might be negotiating a sale with either WPP or Dentsu. Madison Media is today the largest independent media agency in the Indian marketing communications space, with 11.2% market share, handling advertising volumes worth $630 million, according to 2011 […]

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