Yatra.com appoints ZenithOptimedia as media AOR

The win comes after a multi-agency pitch and the business is estimated at Rs 30 crore

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | March 5, 2012

Yatra.com, which is a leading online travel company, has selected ZenithOptimedia as its media planning and buying agency after a multi-agency pitch. The incumbent agency was Motivator of GroupM.

Other agencies that participated in the pitch were Madison, Maxus and Universal Mccann. Yatra.com is looking at an approximate marketing budget of Rs 30 crore for the year to bring forth a strong and pervasive brand communication plan.

Speaking on the media agency selection, Pratik Mazumder, Head - Marketing & Strategic Alliance, Yatra.com, said, “We zeroed in on ZenithOptimedia as they showcased some really interesting, disruptive ideas with a strong ROI based media strategy. I am sure the association would be mutually rewarding. As a company, we are increasing our focus on marketing and communication. We at Yatra.com are looking forward to working closely with Zenith to bring alive some really innovative ideas of communication.”

Commenting on the win, Navin Khemka, Managing Partner, ZenithOptimedia, said, “We are delighted at this win and look forward to creating a stronger consumer pull for Yatra.com through holistic solutions that are media neutral and innovative. We are committed to delivering measurable ROI.”

Satyajit Sen, Chief Executive officer, ZenithOptimedia, added, “The digital space in India is witnessing high growth. This partnership will ensure that we are able to leverage our clout and experience for Yatra.com in meeting their business objectives.”

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