Ajay Gupte’s Wavemaker reappointed as Tata Consumer media agency

Ajay Gupte’s Wavemaker reappointed as Tata Consumer media agency

The agency retained the account after a multi-agency pitch

Tata Consumer products

MUMBAI: There’s a tsunami of brands in the Rs 15,000 crore-plus turnover Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL)  portfolio, right from Tata Tea and variants, Tata Salt and premium salts, Tata Sampann, Tata Coffee Grand, Tetley Green Tea, Tata Soulfull, Himalayan water, Tata Gluco, and what have you. All of them have landed on media agency Wavemaker’s  shores.  

The consumer retail giant has handed over the mandate of managing the ompany’s media spends effectively to the Ajay Gupte-headed media behemoth. Wavemaker won the account after a multi-agency pitch and will be TCPL’s media partner come FY 2025. 

This strategic partnership reflects the company’s commitment to staying ahead of industry trends, enhancing consumer connections, and delivering impactful, innovative, purpose-driven communication that resonates with modern audiences. 

Wavemaker is the incumbent  media agency for TCPL  and will continue to spearhead dynamic media planning and execution across TV, print, radio and digital channels for brands across businesses in India like packaged beverages, foods, ready to drink, Tata Soulfull and Organic India, spread across Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi.

Said TCPL president- packaged beverages, India & south Asia Puneet Das: "TCPL has been at the forefront of delivering hyperlocal, hyper-personalized and technology-driven marketing initiatives, achieving exceptional impact across diverse markets. We are excited to continue on this journey and our partnership with Wavemaker as our media partner.”

The media mandate includes end-to-end management of traditional and digital media planning and buying, aimed at driving greater synergies across Tata Consumer Products’ diverse brands.

Added Wavemaker CEO-south Asia Ajay Gupte: “We are honoured to be re-appointed as the media partner for TCPL. Collaborating with such a respected brand presents a significant responsibility. TCPL’s strong emotional connections with its audience inspire us to leverage our expertise in media and consumer engagement.

Continuing on our long standing partnership, we are dedicated to crafting innovative campaigns that align with their brand mission, sparking meaningful conversations and excitement. Together, we aim to enhance TCPL’s  legacy as an industry leader and create impactful experiences that resonate with consumers.”