Account Moves

Adgcraft handles PR for Kalidas Ka Kathaalok Festival

The agency will manage strategic media outreach and cultural storytelling for Samay Yaan’s ‘Kalidas ka Kathaalok’ at Purana Qila, New Delhi.

PHD secures Mandai Wildlife Group global media duties

The agency expands its global footprint after winning Mandai Wildlife Group’s multi-market media mandate covering Asia-Pacific regions.

Innocean renews global media mandate with Havas

Remit spans Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

ThinkROI wins RSPL Group digital media mandate for Ghadi portfolio

The agency has worked with RSPL since April 2025.

Concept PR wins NSE communications mandate

It will manage its integrated media strategy, reinforcing BFSI-focused corporate communications and stakeholder outreach in India.

Omnicom’s Lodestar UM wins media mandate for Amazon Music

The win reflects Omnicom Media's growing partnership with Amazon, deepening a relationship that already spans AWS across APAC and Japan.

Ritz Media World wins integrated mandate for Forbes Fab-Luxe Residences

The mandate spans brand strategy, creative development, digital and performance marketing, launch communication and sales-led brand assets.

Concept Communications refreshes AMFI’s flagship investor campaign

The mandate includes a creative refresh of Association of Mutual Funds in India’s long-standing financial awareness platform.

Estée Lauder to launch global £500m media review

The cosmetics giant works with multiple agencies across different regions.

PR Professionals expands BFSI footprint with SVC Bank mandate

The agency has secured a new banking client as it continues to scale its BFSI communications portfolio.

Beams Fintech Fund appoints The Media Manifest as strategic communications partner

This move comes as the company looks at strengthening its brand positioning and thought leadership.

SW Network takes over Mini India’s digital and creative mandate

The agency will manage the automobile company’s digital and creative duties as the brand sharpens its online community-building efforts.

Dyson shortlists three networks in global $500m media review

IPG Mediabrands, now part of Omnicom Media, is the incumbent on the account.

Contract Advertising India bags BMW India’s integrated creative mandate

It will lead the luxury automobile brand’s mainline and digital communications.

Coach and Kate Spade owner appoints media agency

The decision follows a competitive pitch, in which the agency was up against Omnicom’s Hearts & Science and IPG.

On Purpose wins India Mental Health Alliance’s communications mandate

The agency’s brief is to strengthen the not-for-profit organisation’s visibility and thought leadership in mental health.

Sportz Interactive and WordsWork form alliance to drive fan engagement

They will offer integrated technology, content and communications solutions for sports brands.

OneXtel appoints Sparkt for strategic brand and communications mandate

Sparkt will handle the communications platform’s brand storytelling, digital presence and broader market-facing initiatives.

Is Samsung India’s INR 300-crore media mandate up for review?

Currently, Lodestar handles its television, print and outdoor advertising, while retail and digital duties sit with Cheil SWA.

Balaji Wafers appoints Creativefuel as social and digital partner

The agency’s experience in building scalable, always-on digital ecosystems for large consumer brands played a key role in it securing the mandate.

BCCI awards Laqshya Media Group exclusive mandate for Tata WPL 2026

BCCI’s mandate to Laqshya Media Group signals a push to hardwire entertainment, fan engagement and visibility into the women’s league experience.

Starcom takes over Flipkart Group’s Rs 750-crore media mandate

The Publicis Groupe’s communication division replaces EssenceMediacom for the consolidated media mandate after a multi-agency pitch.

Bank of India names Concept Public Relations for corporate communications

The public sector lender has appointed a Mumbai-based agency after a competitive pitch to manage its corporate communications mandate.

WPP Media retains Reckitt India media mandate, adds e-commerce scope

Wavemaker to drive integrated media and commerce excellence for Reckitt’s portfolio

HiveMinds wins integrated digital mandate for Stahl Kitchens

The appointment is intended to strengthen Stahl’s digital footprint, support customer acquisition and improve performance across digital platforms.

The Marcom Avenue wins integrated marketing mandate for GH2 Solar

It will handle the company's integrated marketing as the clean energy company sharpens its growth focus in India.

PR Professionals expands energy portfolio with BSPHCL mandate

The agency will strengthen the brand's presence across India’s conventional and renewable energy sectors.

Campari Group appoints global media agency

WPP Media was the incumbent on the account.

Aviva awards creative account to Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi took on AMV BBDO and Havas at the final stage.

Ikea creative pitch down to three agencies

Incumbent Mother declined to repitch; Ikea is handling the review internally.

Jaguar Land Rover picks winner in expanded global agency review

Carmaker enters ‘period of exclusivity’ with agency group—with media-buying added during pitch process in surprise move.

Magnum Ice Cream Company confirms £332m global media appointment

Move will support brand's integration of 'advanced AI' in its marketing.

WPP Media leads integrated media strategy for Orient Electric

WPP Media has been appointed to manage Orient Electric’s integrated media mandate across channels, aligning creativity, data and performance to support business growth.

Compass Communications appointed PR partner for Genovation Technological Solutions

The agency will manage its strategic communications at a national level, focusing on building visibility across business, technology and enterprise audiences.

Howl Digital wins integrated marketing mandate for Greaves Electric Mobility

The agency will handle Greaves Electric Mobility’s integrated marketing remit across strategy, execution and brand growth.

Havas Media Network India secures integrated mandate for Tata 1mg

The mandate spans digital and traditional channels.

Network Advertising wins creative mandate for Bajaj Consumer Care brands

The agency secured the creative mandate for three Bajaj Consumer Care brands following a multi-agency pitch.

Five agencies vying for Ikea creative account

The review is at the chemistry stage.

Adani seeks single agency for INR 600-crore media overhaul

The conglomerate has issued a RFP demanding high-scale credentials as it shifts to a digital-heavy, ROI-led model with expanded influencer activity.

InCred Money taps WPP Media to strengthen its performance marketing strategy

This move comes as the fintech expands into equity broking and plans to introduce mutual funds and US stocks.

SW Network secures creative mandate for FILA and Foot Locker from Metro Brands Ltd.

The agency will drive FILA's digital creative and lead Foot Locker's mainline creative, targeting India’s youth and sneaker culture.

WPP Media consolidates Henkel’s $825m media business across Europe

Omnicom and WPP went head-to-head for the business.

BankBazaar appoints House of Communication as strategic PR partner

BankBazaar has selected House of Communication to lead its public relations strategy and strengthen brand visibility across India’s fintech landscape.

Indian Beverage Association appoints Kaizzen as strategic communications partner

The Indian Beverage Association has selected Kaizzen to lead its public relations, advocacy and communication initiatives across India.

Dyson launches review of $500m media account

IPG Mediabrands is the incumbent on the account.

Marico awards its integrated media mandate to Omnicom Media Group’s PHD India

Madison Media is the outgoing media partner, after bagging the account in 2019.

Jaguar Land Rover shortens pitch list to three as global review heats up

Accenture Song, Omnicom, Publicis and WPP have been battling for the account.

Emirates appoints global media agency

All six networks were invited to pitch earlier this year.

Financial Times appoints creative agency

Review was managed by Ingenuity+

Haleon splits global creative account with WPP and Publicis Groupe

The review consolidates the business from three holding companies into two.