TME enters into strategic alliance with MPG

TME and MPG will leverage their individual strengths to provide greater value to clients and collaborate to tap opportunities for growth

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | November 2, 2011

TME, the media arm of Rediffusion Y&R and Everest Brand Solutions, and MPG, the flagship brand of Havas Media, have entered into a strategic alliance to provide value added media planning and buying services to clients of Rediffusion Y&R and Everest. The alliance came into effect from yesterday.

TME and MPG will leverage their individual strengths to partner and provide greater value to clients and collaborate to tap opportunities for growth. The alliance will enable TME clients to benefit from Havas Media's extensive network knowledge resources, integrated buying clout, MPG's proprietary 'Decision Support Systems' and their touch point platform 'Connect', to create a more effective and optimised investment plan.

TME will continue to be built as a media independent brand under MPG's stewardship.

Said D Rajappa, President, Rediffusion Y&R, “This alliance is a collaborative effort to grow the business and also add enhanced value to our existing and prospective clients.”

Dhunji Wadia, President, Everest, said, “This is one of the deepest integrations to date, marking yet another milestone in the group's plan for a consolidated media investment management operation. The focus is to bring competitive advantage to our clients and our companies.”

Anita Nayyar, CEO of Havas Media, South Asia, commented, "This strategic alliance is a synergistic relationship between MPG and TME wherein both brands will co-exist and continue to provide benefits to each other working towards a common goal of delighting clients."

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