Omnicom’s PHD Secures Integrated Media Mandate for OPPO
PHD India, a division of the Omnicom Media Group, has clinched the integrated media mandate for OPPO India, following a multi-agency pitch.
This partnership will see the agency support OPPO India’s journey of growth in the region by drawing upon PHD’s strength in comms planning, creative ingenuity, and capabilities to drive business outcomes.
With nearly two decades of groundbreaking advancements in smart technology, OPPO is steadfast in its commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation. Partnering with PHD, they aim to strengthen their position in the Indian smartphone market, offering discerning consumers their preferred choice.
Expressing enthusiasm about the collaboration, Monaz Todywalla, CEO of PHD India,said,
“We are thrilled to embark on this journey of growth with our new partner, OPPO. The brand is an innovator in its space and with PHD’s deep expertise in media, consumer strategies and advanced thinking – ‘Intelligence. Connected.’ – that combines data, technology, and human expertise collaboratively, we look forward to building a stronger affinity for OPPO India.”
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Nadim Samara Quits Omnicom After Being With Them For 19 Years
CEO of Omnicom Media Group MENA, Nadim Samara has decided to quit OMG. He will be relieved from his role in OMG, on 30 June 2020. This decision was taken after a mutual agreement between Nadim and OMG.
OMG is parent company group for PHD, Hearts and Science media agencies and OMD.
From 2016 to 2018, Nadim had been the CEO of OMD’s UAE operations. Later, he got promoted to become CEO of OMD MENA. In June 2019, Nadim became the CEO of OMG MENA.
To make sure the smooth working of the group, due to the vacant position of CEO, Ellie Khouri, the Executive Chairman of the group, has decided to add the functioning of CEO to his role. He was handling this role before Nadim got promoted to this job responsibility.
Khouri said, “Nadim’s career at Omnicom Media Group, spanning 17 years, has been very impressive and his contribution to our group’s development cannot be overstated. As well as a consummate professional, we bid farewell to a dear friend with whom we’ve shared countless experiences, challenges and successes. We wish him nothing but the best for his next career move.”
It would be exciting to know, “What would be the next big step by Nadim Samara after leaving OMG?”