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Havas and Percept Partner To Launch PH Media

The new media buying agency will be an independent entity with a dedicated infrastructure managed by a new CEO.

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Havas and Percept Partner To Launch PH Media

Havas and Percept Partner To Launch PH Media

The new media buying agency will be an independent entity with a dedicated infrastructure managed by a new CEO.

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | October 20, 2010

publive-imageHavas and Percept have announced a Media Buying Joint Venture. As part of this partnership, Havas Media and Percept Media will form a new media buying entity called PH Media.

PH Media will be an independent entity with a dedicated infrastructure managed by a CEO who will report to the PH Media board comprising of members from Havas Media and Percept Media.

A search is on for the new CEO of PH Media and in the interim the responsibilities will be handled by Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media.

Commenting on this partnership, Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media, India said, “We are delighted to announce this landmark joint venture with Percept. This partnership will not only ensure exponential growth by volume consolidation for the agencies but also make the new entity a strong contender with volumes upwards of INR 2,000 crores.”

Nayyar added, “It's a win-win situation for all the three stakeholders viz. Media owners, Agency and the Clients. “This relationship means volume consolidation for both the agencies, efficiencies and value additions for our clients, and larger business for media owners.”

Said Shripad Kulkarni, Director  & CEO, Percept Media, “We have found perfect partners in Havas Media. While discussing this partnership, we discovered that there were synergies at many levels. The common traits and DNA of entrepreneurship and hunger to grow has played a vital role in shaping this relationship.”

Added Shripad, “The JV gives us an opportunity to break the monotony and look at Media Buying with a fresh perspective – greater emphasis on technology and research, futuristic organization structure and a whole new suite of software, tools and processes. Together, we will take Media Buying in India to the next level.”

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