Leo Burnett India has claimed the #1 spot in Campaign Brief Asia’s Creative Rankings, rising from #4 in 2023 and #8 in 2022. Their stellar performance at Cannes, One Show, Clio, Spikes Asia, ADFEST, and D&AD earned them a total of 2990 creative ranking points, making them the top-performing agency in India.

Ogilvy India secured the #2 position, delivering an exceptional 2024 with 1245 of their 1925 total points coming from major wins at LIA, One Asia, Cannes, One Show, D&AD, Clio, and Spikes Asia. Their standout campaigns included “Megh Santoor” for Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea and Vodafone’s “Vi Human Network Testing Network.”

DDB Mudra Mumbai held onto their #3 rank with 1585 points, maintaining their strong presence for three consecutive years. VML India climbed to #4, with D&AD 2024 being their strongest showing. McCann Worldgroup India made the biggest leap, soaring from #9 to #5, thanks to wins at MAD Stars, Cannes Lions, and LIA with their “Fit My Feet” campaign for Buckaroo Footwear. BBDO India and FCB India closely trail behind, rounding out the top rankings in an increasingly competitive creative landscape.

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Cheil India appoints Amit Nandwani as national creative director

Cheil India has announced the appointment of Amit Nandwani as National Creative Director. In his current role, Amit will lead the creative output on the new businesses of the agency. He will report to Vikash Chemjong, CCO, Cheil India and will closely work with Neeraj Bassi, Chief Growth officer, Cheil India.

With a career spanning over two decades in advertising, Amit has worked with leading agencies like Leo Burnett, Ogilvy, McCann Worldgroup, DDB Mudra and Brand David. His last stint was at Leo Burnett Delhi where he spent over nine years. Amit’s portfolio of work includes popular campaigns on iconic brands like Limca, Maaza, RimZim, Iodex, Amazon, Ola, Star Sports, Videocon, Fortis, SBI Card, and Car Dekho, to name a few.

Amit has had a perennial presence on the awards circuit, with over 40 metals and 60 nominations at prestigious award shows like Cannes, One Show, Clio, LIA, Adfest, Spikes Asia, Goafest and Fast Company World-Changing Ideas Awards to his name. He also wears the hat of a director, having directed over 20 TV commercials for popular brands like Amazon, Ola, Car Dekho, and ACKO Insurance.

“Amit is a creative powerhouse – a strategic thinker, an ideas guy, a great writer (of course) and also a very good film director! We’re really, really glad to have him here at Cheil and am sure that very soon, our clients will feel the same way we do,” said Vikash Chemjong, CCO, Cheil India.

Amit Nandwani is equally excited about his new role, saying, “I am thrilled to join Cheil as the agency is on an exciting transformation path. Having already acquired a repertoire of marquee clients such as MG Motors, JK Tyres, Asics and UNICEF, Cheil has big plans to further grow its business. And it’s an honour to lead the creative charge on this incredible journey. With Neeraj, Vikash and Sanjeev, I look forward to shaping the creative culture of the agency and take it to greater heights on the back of some ground-breaking work.”

Speaking on the appointment, Sanjeev Jasani, COO, Cheil India, said, “At Cheil, our ambition seeks to create the perfect blend of technology and creativity. Amit’s appointment marks a momentous juncture where Cheil stands today. With Amit’s help, we will focus on and drive creativity in all our work.”

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