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A Year of Excellence and Innovation


As we bid farewell to 2024, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on a year of remarkable achievements and inspiring milestones. At the heart of this month’s celebrations is Laqshya Media Limited being named the ‘Out of Home Agency of the Year’ at the prestigious e4m Media Ace Awards. This honor is not just a testament to the innovative campaigns we’ve delivered but also to the dedication and creativity of our team. Together, we have redefined possibilities in outdoor advertising, setting benchmarks for the entire industry.


The broader marketing landscape is evolving rapidly. From the rise of sustainability initiatives in OOH to the increasing use of AI and premiumization strategies by major brands, this year has demonstrated how technology and creativity converge to drive meaningful consumer engagement. Globally, hyper-relevant PR and environmental innovations are shaping how brands connect with their audiences, offering fresh perspectives on storytelling and impact.


As we step into 2025, let’s carry forward the lessons of this year—embracing innovation, fostering collaboration, and continuing to create campaigns that not only deliver results but also inspire. Here’s to a new year of possibilities, growth, and excellence.



Best wishes,

Yuvrraj Agarwaal

Chief Strategy Officer, Laqshya Media Group

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A New Benchmark in Workplace Excellence and Industry Evolution

Hi all,


Welcome to the July 2024 edition of Clickthru, where we bring you the latest developments and achievements from the media and advertising industry. This month, we are thrilled to highlight the dynamic events and innovations that are shaping our future.


Our cover story features the vibrant ABFL Day 2024, orchestrated by Laqshya Live Experiences, which brought together over 1400 employees of Aditya Birla Finance for a memorable two-day celebration. This event, filled with cultural showcases and inspiring talks from personalities like Boman Irani and K.L. Rahul, exemplifies the power of live experiences in fostering community and corporate spirit.


As we reflect on these developments, it becomes evident that our industry is at a critical juncture where creativity meets technology. The fusion of traditional and digital marketing techniques is not just a trend but a necessity for staying relevant in a rapidly changing landscape. It is essential for us to continually adapt and embrace these innovations, as they offer new avenues for engagement and growth.


Best wishes,


Laqshya Media Group

Cover Story

Laqshya Media Limited named ‘Out of Home Agency of the Year’ at e4m Media Ace Awards 2024

At the eighth edition of e4m Media Ace Awards held in Mumbai on Monday, November 11, Laqshya Media Limited (LML) took home the ‘Out of Home Agency of the Year’ award. Meanwhile, Connect Network Inc and Rapport Outdoor Advertising were the runner-ups in this category. The prestigious awards recognises and celebrates Indian media agencies and their professionals for their exemplary work and their contribution to the advertising industry.

e4m Media Ace Awards recognises Indian media agencies and their professionals for their outstanding work and contribution to the advertising industry. The winners were selected by a revered jury across three categories – Agencies, Specialist Agencies and People.

The other key winners include GroupM, who took home the ‘Network of The Year’ title. Wavemaker was adjudged ‘Media Agency of the Year,’ while Interactive Avenues bagged the ‘Network Digital Agency of the Year’ title.


Indian Marketing News

ZEE and Yamaha collaborate to reimagine 'The Call of the Blue' Anthem

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) and Yamaha Motors, India have joined forces to breathe new life into Yamaha's iconic 'The Call of the Blue' campaign through a groundbreaking collaboration with the contestants of the long-running, beloved music reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Read More

How impactful regional campaigns are changing the game of marketing in India

Regional campaigns act as a catalyst for fostering deeper connections with the local target audience helping the brand and the organisation increase its penetration. Read More

90% of consumers remember funny ads, 52% of Cannes-winning films were comedies; Reveals Adobe

Adobe has announced its 2025 Creative Trends Forecast, identifying key trends shaping the creative landscape for the coming year. Read More

Decathlon partners with Zepto: Gear up and get moving in no time!

The partnership will offer Decathlon’s sporting goods in 16 cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Hyderabad Read More

OOH majors rush to line up sustainable initiatives

While GroupM and IOAA have created a committee to promote sustainable practices in the OOH advertising sector in India, the FlexForward initiative by Publicis OOH India addresses billboard waste by repurposing vinyl flexes into eco-friendly products for communities Read More

How Adidas earned its stripes in India

During the annual investor call, when Bjørn Gulden, CEO, Global Brands, Adidas was asked about gowing the brand's presence Read More

Axis Bank launches ‘Har Raah Dil Se Open’ campaign highlighting customer engagement

The campaign is conceptualised by Lowe Lintas and strives to reflect the changes in customer dynamics, the company added.Read More

Urban Indian consumers gear up for increased spending this Diwali: Report

As brands prepare for the upcoming festive season YouGov's Diwali Spending Index reveals a spending propensity of 117.37 among urban Indians- the hihest in four years.Since 2020 Read More

Blissclub’s new ad speaks to women’s everyday realities

Blissclub, an Indian activewear brand, introduces Freedame, an innerwear collection designed for Indian women, addressing discomfort and restrictions of traditional bras. The campaign highlights Freedame's all-day comfort Read More

Gen Z to help India's travel spending expand 9% a year: McKinsey Report

New Delhi: A new generation of travellers benefitting from India's strong GDP growth of over 6% a year Read More

How Ego Marketing is changing the way Brands appeal to India’s New Age Consumers

In a time when advertising trends change all the time, Ego Marketing is changing how companies talk to their customers in a big way. India is a great place to see this. Indian buyers want more than just things and services; Read More

The future of Indian OOH: Transit media driving the next big wave

Out-of-home (OOH) advertising has long been a dynamic and evolving medium in India. Traditional formats like billboards, bus shelters, gantries, and unipoles have been mainstays, consistently commanding a 60% share of the OOH media mix over the past two decades. Read More

Colgate Palmolive's Prioritises AI, Premiumisation And Oral & Personal Care Growth: CEO Prabha Narasimhan

With a 16 per cent profit boost, Colgate's growth strategy hinges on AI efficiency, premiumisation, and elevated ad spending to bolster topline performanceRead More

Global Marketing News

Hyper-relevant PR is a B2B secret weapon – if it’s done right

You might be sitting on a PR goldmine, says Will Waldron of Connective3 for our B2B focus week. The key is to make your existing resources appeal to journalists. Every brand has multiple specified areas of expertise that can Read More

How Coca-Cola bottled the vibrancy of Africa for its latest creation

Coca-Cola today (May 23) unveiled its latest flavor from its Creations platform, Coca-Cola Wozzaah Zero Sugar,which looks to celebrate the vibrancy and dynamism of the entire African continent. Read More

Stunning or rubbish? Jaguar's new concept car divides opinion

"Luxury car maker Jaguar has unveiled its new electric concept car and, like a recent controversial teaser video, it has divided opinion. Some on social media said the new Type 00 car was "exciting" and "absolutely stunning", while others called it” Read More

Global ad spend to grow 10.5% this year

Global advertising spend will grow 10.5% this year to a total of $1.07 trillion. This is the best performance in six years if the post-Covid recovery of 2021 (+27.9% year-on-year) is disregarded. Read More

This Japanese manufacturer has been developing environmental innovations for over 80 years

As businesses minimize their environmental impact, Epson provides a blueprint for sustainability transformations, in which innovation and resource conservation plays a vital role.

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Kickstarter Takes Over NYC in Search of the Next Crowdfunding Success Story

“Kickstarter was born in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, and our first office was located in the Lower East Side,” she explained. “Later, we moved our headquarters to Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Read More

Why is vintage audio equipment booming?

Mars Tapes in Manchester is the last shop in the UK that just sells music on cassette tapes in the UK, according to co-owner Alex Tadross. Business is booming: “When the Oasis tour was announced we sold out of pretty much anything Oasis. Everything flew out," he says. Read More

Why Asics continues to focus on mental health to differentiate itself from competition

Inspired by Dove’s 20-year Real Beauty campaign, Asics intends to build a mental health platform that spans decades. Read More

Trivia

  1. State Bank of India recently (in November 2024) raised Rs 2,000 crore through its third climate fund from investors.
  2. In November 2024, Capgemini India partnered with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog to launch the fourth cohort of Community Innovator Fellows (CIFs).
  3. Rio Money has partnered with Yes Bank Limited and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch its co-branded credit card.
  4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first-ever Bodoland Mohotsav at the KD Jadhav Wrestling Stadium in New Delhi.
  5. According to Moody’s Ratings, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate is 6.6% for Calendar Year 2025 (CY25) and 6.5% for CY26
  6. GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, Telangana, has recently won the Airport Excellence Award at the Saudi Airport Exhibition 2024.
  7. Indian Oil Corporation Limited has organized the 27th Energy Technology Meet (ETM 2024) in collaboration with the Centre for High Technology (CHT) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  8. India's first 'Writer's Village' was inaugurated in Dehradun to encourage creativity and provide a supportive space for writers from across the nation.

Laqshya Media Group Campaigns

In November 2024, Laqshya Media Group executed various campaigns for Jeep, Godrej Properties, Netflix, Meenakshi Constructions, Chivas, Tanishq (Rivaah), British Airways, Centurion University, Zoho, Johnnie Walker, JO Soaps, Toyota, Yamaha, Raga by Titan, Volkswagen, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Tanishq (Nav-raani), Taneira, TVS Properties, and Titan Eye+

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Editorial team : Yuvrraj Agarwaal and Aachal Shah.