Havas bags integrated media mandate for Swiggy

Havas Media Group, India has bagged the integrated media mandate for Swiggy, India, a leading online food ordering and delivery platform, following a multi-agency pitch, which saw participation from some leading agencies. The mandate will have a fair share of OOH too. The account will be handled out of their Bengaluru office led by Saurabh Jain, Vice President – South, Havas Media India.

Founded in 2014, Swiggy is a Bangalore-based online food ordering marketplace. Speaking on the association, Srivats T S, VP Marketing, Swiggy, said “We are excited about this partnership and look forward to working with Havas. Swiggy is a consumer centric brand that is driven by the goal of delivering the best possible consumer experience always across all our channels. Working with Havas’ media planning and buying experience and capabilities is another strong step in this direction, enabling us to get our message out to consumers effectively and efficiently. We look forward to a long and fulfilling partnership with them.’’

Anita Nayyar, CEO, Havas Media Group, India and South said, “The growing appetite among Indians for a wider choice, convenience of delivery and a seamless experience from restaurant to plate is opening a new avenue for brands looking at growing rapidly and enhancing their customer base. Swiggy has played a meaningful role in customers’ lives in a short span of time; it is a great brand in a targeted but high potential category. We are honoured to take on the mandate of a yet another innovative and entrepreneurial Indian brand.”

“This win further bolsters our E-commerce portfolio – which already has big names like Quikr, Yepme, Bluestone, Clovia, MoneyView to name a few,” added Mohit Joshi, Managing Director, Havas Media Group, India.