One month into his new role as Group CEO of Havas India, Southeast Asia, and North Asia, Rana Barua shared his regional ambitions in an exclusive interview with Campaign Asia-Pacific. Following the success of Havas India which has grown to be 18 agencies strong, Rana outlined his vision for replicating this achievement in SEA & North Asia. With a well-defined strategy focused on relentless growth, leveraging existing Village strengths, and pursuing both organic and inorganic expansion, Rana aims to transform SEA & North Asia into a super hub for talent, clients, work, and excellence. While there may be challenges along the way, the ambition to excel is stronger than ever.
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๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฏ ๐๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐: ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ'๐ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ The recent success of "๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฎ" in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns and cities of India has unveiled a transformative trend in the entertainment landscape. This shift signifies the immense potential of these markets, urging the Media and Entertainment industry to redirect its focus and tap into this burgeoning audience base. ๐จ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐: The triumph of "Gadar 2" showcases several compelling reasons why Tier 2 and Tier 3 audiences deserve attention: ๐จ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐: These regions offer an untapped market with significant purchasing power and population. ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐: Catering to these audiences fuels the creation of diverse narratives, reflecting authentic stories and experiences. ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐: This shift fosters inclusivity, offering opportunities for talent from various backgrounds. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น: The trend might rejuvenate regional cinema, preserving cultural heritage and narratives. ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต: Digital platforms bridge geographical gaps, allowing direct content engagement. ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐ต ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ: While opportunities abound, the industry must navigate challenges: ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐: Diverse content offerings should cater to the preferences of these audiences. ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Collaborating with local talents adds authenticity to narratives. ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Tailored marketing strategies ensure effective penetration in these markets. ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Digital platforms facilitate direct engagement and content distribution. ๐๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐: Balancing creative expression with cultural nuances is essential. ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: "Gadar 2" signifies a pivotal moment in Bollywood's evolution, emphasizing Tier 2 and Tier 3 audiences' influence. The industry's recalibrated focus on these regions heralds a new era of innovation, authenticity, and broader cultural representation. By embracing this trend, Bollywood can redefine its narrative, fostering connections that bridge geographical divides and resonate deeply with the diverse fabric of Indian society.
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dentsu's Jean Lin stated, "India is one of the most interesting players and they are really ahead of time because they have been thinking about this client-centricity over the past few years. So, global practices is really going well. The creative, media and CXM and how they work together. I just had a meeting with them to watch them and how they proactively connect with each other to solve the client's problems." Read more ๐ https://lnkd.in/dqEbUQam
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โCustomers will never love a company until the employees love it first.โ -Simon Sinek, author "Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results." โ Andrew Carnegie I can proudly say that Dentsu is Great place to work, and I love my organization. Why?? #iworkwithDentsu We at Dentsu team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for whatโs next. In consumer intelligence at the heart of everything we do, we help brands win. I am associated with this organization since last 8 years and my key takeaways are- ยท Transparent Environment and access to Information. ยท More innovative solutions for any problem statements. Everyone has scope to think differently, showcase their capabilities, present their ideas and view always and grow. ยท Appreciation and Recognition. ยท Meaningful work. ยท Strong leaders. ยท As an organization always encourage to think out of the box. ยท Immense scope of learning and self-development. Awards Achieved- Spikes Asia: 4 Grand Prix, 5 Gold, 4 Silver, 5 Bronze Dentsu always believe in welfare of people and society. Some of our recent India based Social Campaignings- Dentsu Creative Mumbai- The everything book: Rural villages were given everything book โ 60. Kids learned from everything book- 900. Hours of Vedant content was streamed-50000+. Increase in class attendednce-37%. Dentsu Creative India- Suraksha Ka Teeka: Families impacted- 750+. Adoption rate among mothers- 97%. Children protected from Malaria- 4380+. ๐ Welcoming you to join us in this exciting journey. #DentsuRecruiter #dentsuglobalservices #teamwork #Analytics
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Our business has changed, and so must we.. New audiences, disrupted mediums need differently crafted messages, all rooted in culture. Corporate and consumer consumption has moved from integrated to immersive and we try to stay ahead of the curve at MSLGROUP India
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Havas has announced two new leadership positions. Rana Barua's role as global CEO for India, South East Asia, and North Asia has grown to include oversight of nine additional markets. Alberto Canteli Suarez, chairman and CEO of Havas Nordics, will assume additional responsibilities, collaborating with Donna Murphy, global CEO of Havas Creative Network and Havas Health & You, to oversee special projects. Speaking about his appointment, Barua expressed, โI am extremely excited and thankful to the global leadership team for entrusting me with this additional responsibility. These nine distinct markets in South East & North Asia, provide multiple and diverse occasions for collaboration for both our global and local clients.โ Meanwhile, Canteli said, โDuring moments like these of continued disruption and transformation, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to combine my regional responsibilities in Europe and the Middle East with a new role that will facilitate a closer collaboration with our global leadership team. AI, Web 3.0 and Blockchain among other advancements, will have a strong impact on our industry and it will be a privilege to contribute to the transformation and turnaround of our business moving forward.โ #appointment #marketing #global -[Conferences] MARKETECH APAC's "What' NEXT" conferences will finally make its way next year to Singapore for the first time, and return to the Philippines for a two-day event full of industry discussions on the future of various marketing facets. Learn more how you can be part of it by checking the details here: https://bit.ly/47Yec3z -[Report] Learn how brands can strategically implement conversational commerce and leverage these platforms to craft exceptional and personalized customer experiences in this in-depth report: https://bit.ly/3SSKVCG
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Brand purpose or Business purpose? What do consumers really prefer? Catch me as I probe for answers with two experts from the Havas India team Sanchita Roy and Anirban Mozumdar #MeaningfulBrands
For brands, does the individual outweigh the collective? With 1 in 4 people reporting that macro-level issues impact them personally, it sure seems so! In todayโs day & age where #purpose has gotten #personal, what is it that brands can do to remain relevant and #meaningful to consumers? Find out how brands can effectively navigate the โMe-conomyโ with our experts Sanchita Roy, Chief Strategy Officer at Havas Media India, and Anirban Mozumdar, Chief Strategy Officer at Havas Creative India as they explore the major themes and findings from the 2023 India edition of Havasโ proprietary Meaningful Brandsโข study. Watch the video for an 8-point playbook on how brands can stay meaningful! https://lnkd.in/gdgix6HR Havas | Havas Creative Network | Havas Media Network | Havas Health & You Pritha Mitra Dasgupta | Rana Barua | Mohit Joshi -- MoJo | Sangeeta Barde | Tarun Jha | Deepali Saini | Sameer Tobaccowala #MeaningfulBrands #WelcomeToTheMEconomy
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"I look at Pakistan from a different lens; from the point of view that it is a country with a population of 250 million people โ and a digital population of at least 120 million, which is three to four times higher than that of a country like Malaysia, which has a digital penetration of 90 to 100% and a population of 32 million. Given our digital population, it is unfair to say that Pakistan is not digitally savvy because it is." Javed Jafri, Media, Data and Digital Lead, Unilever Pakistan, speaks to Mamun M. Adil about the ever-changing media space in light of increasing digitisation and AI.
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Desi Goes Global? #VocalForLocal Takes Center Stage: Can Indian Brands Win Hearts (and Marketshares) Overseas? The #VocalForLocal movement is gaining momentum, but can it translate into international success stories? Indian brands are starting to think beyond borders, leveraging unique cultural elements to resonate with global audiences. Is this a recipe for success or a cultural appropriation minefield? Marketing mavericks, how can we strike the right balance between celebrating desi roots and appealing to international tastes? #marketinginnovation #globalbrands #VocalForLocal #DesiGlobalDomination
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Remember a time when brands wanted to convey something to you that you just did not get? In most probability, it was not your fault! An authentic and effective communication strategy is harder said than done. If done well, it paves the way for building trust and a deeper sense of connection with your customers. Our newly instated Executive Director, Mr Anil Nair chats with a transformation expert and now Head of South Asia for Dentsu, Mr Harsha Razdan and the man who emphatically put India on the Cannes Map, Mr P.G. Aditiya, Co-Founder, Talented on what brands must do to truly connect with the customer. Follow our LinkedIn page for more engaging content and snapshots of the session to come in the next few days. #Brandstack #eventalert #consumerinsights #brand #brandgrowth #cii
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๐ฅ As we approach the end of the year, there is no better time to reflect on our journey. From groundbreaking campaigns to stellar partnerships, it's been a year of growth ๐, creativity ๐จ, and success ๐ ๐๐ผ We are Wavemaker. We believe there is always a better way to grow ๐ฑ ๐ณ By positively provoking ourselves, we can then positively provoke our clients and our industry. We challenge ๐ฅ conventions, do good ๐งก and champion diversity ๐ณ๏ธ๐, equity and inclusion. In return of our positive provocations, remarkable tangible and intangible outcomes, amazing recognitions for our work we do alongside our valued brands including Colgate-Palmolive, L'Orรฉal, Mondelฤz International, Netflix, Pernod Ricard as well as our collaborative partners ๐ค ๐๐ผ Watch this space as we continue shaping consumer decisions and experiences through media, technology and creativity as a global media agency part of WPP & GroupM. Check out some highlights and achievements of our journey thus far in the video below ๐ฅ โฌ๏ธ Video thumbnail created by AI in Midjourney. Wavemaker ANZ Wavemaker Hong Kong Wavemaker India Wavemaker Indonesia Wavemaker Malaysia Wavemaker Pakistan Wavemaker Philippines Wavemaker Sri Lanka Wavemaker Taiwan #positiveprovocation #growfearless
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