Havas Media Network India, the specialised media arm of Havas India, has been awarded the integrated media mandate for inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, following a global multi-market, multi-agency pitch. Under the strategic leadership of Harbir Singh Rai, President-North, Havas Media India, the agency’s Gurugram office will oversee the inDrive mandate. Their responsibilities will encompass driving the brand’s offline (OOH, Radio, Print, TV) and online media strategies, aiming to enhance public awareness and visibility.
inDrive currently operates across 10 cities in India including New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Ludhiana. Their primary objective is to minimise barriers, to aid new user acquisition and foster trust and transparency by offering every user to negotiate a fare for their ride. To achieve this, inDrive aims to raise awareness of its distinctive features among both transportation service providers and customers, thereby establishing its presence in the market.
Uday Mohan, Managing Director of Havas Media India, said, “inDrive is a strong contender in a highly competitive market. Breaking into this space presents an exciting challenge, and Havas Media India is well-equipped with a team of experienced professionals to design and implement solutions that cater to the brand’s requirements and deliver the desired ROI.”
Commenting on the collaboration, Avik Karmakar, GTM Manager – South Asia, inDrive, said, “According to a study conducted by the sensor power data, inDrive is the second-largest ridesharing app in the world by downloads, which demonstrates that the market is receptive to newer and more convenient options. That’s where we come in. We are excited to work with Havas Media Network India and are looking forward to a successful collaboration, combining our vision of being a company that is focused on people, performance and purpose with Havas’ extensive experience and market expertise.”
Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India, said, “At Havas Media Network India, we believe in building meaningful connections and driving tangible results for our clients. We understand their needs and challenges and, combined with our extensive capabilities, we will strive to deliver business growth for inDrive. We are proud to be associated with a brand like inDrive that is driven by a commitment to doing good for society through fair practices and transparency.”
