Weekend Wrap: 5 May 2017

ASCI upholds complaints against 242

 

In February 2017, ASCI’s Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) upheld complaints against 242 out of the 305 complaints. 165 of these belonged to the Healthcare category, with 31 belonging to Education, 19 to F&B category and nine in personal care. 18 advertisements came from 'other' categories.

 

Dainik Bhaskar launches in Surat

 

DB Corp has announced the launch of Dainik Bhaskar’s new edition in Surat (Gujarat). With this launch, DB Corp now publishes seven newspapers with 63 editions across 14 states in India. 

 

Majestic Research appoints Indroneel Dutta

 

Majestic Research Services and Solutions has announced the appointment of Indroneel Dutta as vice-president, client servicing. In a career almost 30 years he has had stints with Godrej & Boyce, IMRB International, TNS India and JK Tyre among others.

 

Ottoedge to handle Man

 

Ottoedge, a full service automotive marketing agency based in India has been assigned the creative, digital and media duties for Man Trucks India. The agency will help in outlining MAN Trucks India’s creative approach for CLA range of vehicles which are presently sold in India and exported to 30 countries. 

 

Social Kinnect bags Shaze

 

Social Kinnect has won the digital marketing mandate for shazé. The agency will handle all of Shaze's digital assets, emailers, social handles including Facebook, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram.