Aviva picks up five agencies for its media duties

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Insurance company Aviva has shortlisted five agencies for its global media planning and buying account. enithOptimedia, Maxus, Carat, OMD and Initiative are participating in the business worth Rs 25 crore. In India, the media duties are handled by ZenithOptimedia.

GM hires agencies for media and creative duties

According to media reports, General Motors (GM) has shuffled its creative business. Publicis India bags the account that until now was with Leo Burnett. Additionally, Starcom Worldwide wins the media business. The transition will be completed over a period of few months.

UPS global account goes to Ogilvy & Mather

Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide has been appointed the global communications partner of International courier firm, UPS. Ogilvy won the account, following a tough selection process that narrowed down the choice from eight global networks over a six-month period.

Pizza Hut sticks to JWT as creative partner

Following a multi-agency pitch that involved JWT, O&M, BBDO and Saatchi & Saatchi, Pizza Hut has retained JWT as its creative partner. The creative pitch was called in September 2009. The account is pegged at Rs 15 crore. JWT Delhi has been handling the account for the last 10 years.

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Reliance Media World Ltd promotes Tarun Katial and Ismail Dabhoya

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Abraham Thomas calls it a day at Red FM

Abraham Thomas, COO of Red FM, has put in his papers. Thomas has been associated with the radio station since March 2005. Armed with two decades of experience in the business. Thomas had done stints with The Indian Express, Sony Entertainment Network and MTV Networks.

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