Spice hires Ogilvy as new agency partner

The appointment followed a multi-agency pitch involving leading advertising agencies including Lowe Lintas, FCBDraft / Ulka, Publicis, Bates 141, Everest, Capital and the incumbent agency Contract. The pitch process was kicked off in end-February and was concluded by mid-April.

Speaking on this development, Vivek Bali, Group President ' Global Brand & Marketing - Spice Global said, "We are very happy to be working with Ogilvy as our creative and strategic communications partner. The appointment of Ogilvy comes after a rigorous process which included evaluation of key communications metrics. We will continue to make substantial investments in our brand and focus on our essence of Smart Thinking, the core of our DNA."

"I firmly believe that in our partnership Ogilvy we will be able to leverage their strengths in strategic ideation, strong creative and marketwide impact. I must simultaneously thank Contract Advertising for their support and contribution in building and nurturing the brand thus far which has been substantial." Bali added.

Speaking on the mandate, Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman & Creative Director South Asia, Ogilvy India said, "We are very excited to partner with a growing brand such as Spice, in which we see the potential of becoming a leading brand in the country, not just in its category. We are confident that we would be able to provide the depth of strategic and creative support to take the brand forward to the highest levels of value and equity."

Spice has been going through a transformational phase after the brand was refreshed by a London based agency The Brand Union (TBU) in early 2009, defining a new manifesto and strategic direction.