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GroupM crowned as the top Sri Lankan agency across Digital & Media
Sweeps Campaign Asia AGENCY OF THE YEAR Awards 2022
GroupM, the world’s leading media investment management firm with over 20 years of presence in Sri Lanka’s media industry bagged the most sought-after accolades at the Campaign’s Agency of the Year awards, 2022.
Campaign’s Agency of the Year awards recognize inspiring leadership, management excellence, outstanding business performance, and overall achievements in advertising and brand communications. With results tabulated by PwC, this is the only award show to honor agency excellence considering all aspects of an agency operation including Client Work, Talent Management, Culture, Innovation, Business Resilience & much more.
Sri Lanka as a market competes in the “Rest of South Asia” categories which comprises all South Asian markets excluding India & Pakistan due to their scale.
In the Rest of South Asia DIGITAL Agency of The Year category GroupM Sri Lanka beat all South Asian competitors to win GOLD.
In the Rest of South Asia MEDIA Agency of The Year category GroupM was the highest awarded Sri Lankan agency and had the unique achievement of winning with 2 of its entities with Mindshare Sri Lanka & Wavemaker Sri Lanka both grabbing SILVER. Gold in this category was won by Mindshare Bangladesh.
“Sri Lanka as a country has undergone its most difficult year since independence due to the ongoing economic crisis. In this backdrop, GroupM Sri Lanka’s performance is doubly impressive and is a source of immense pride for the regional leadership of GroupM. We have no doubt that GroupM Sri Lanka will continue to outperform and lead the market for years to come”, commented Sriram Sharma, Senior Vice President – Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & Marketing South Asia.
In celebrating the local wins, Namalie Herath, Managing Partner GroupM Sri Lanka said, “Our mantra is simple; you don’t get what you wish for, you get what you work for. We are committed to raise the benchmark in an ever-evolving media landscape and transform our service offering to all our partners as the No.1 Digital & Media agency in Sri Lanka.”
Shalendra Mendis, Director – Digital GroupM said “The GOLD for Digital Agency of The Year reaffirms GroupM’s undisputed leadership in the industry. A people-first approach, brave investments, and a relentless drive for innovation ensured our digital business thrived amidst the market turbulence. GroupM has won 3 Golds and 1 Silver in the last 4 years of applying for Digital AOTY, which reflects consistent leadership that is unparalleled in the industry. Immensely proud of all our teams”
GroupM is a WPP company and is the parent company to the agencies Mindshare, Wavemaker, EssenceMediacom, Motivator, & m/SIX with over 20 years presence in the Sri Lankan media industry. GroupM is proud to partner the largest portfolio of media clients in the country, ranging from large multinationals, local conglomerates, state enterprises, SMEs and ecommerce-tech-based businesses.
Together with its specialist units – GroupM Digital, GroupM Investment and GroupM ESP, GroupM has extended its service offering to be relevant to the evolving market conditions and consumers including digital, outdoor, activations, partnerships, data, tech, and content. The agency also prides itself in being the key driving force propelling the digital media ecosystem in the country and is considered the knowledge hub of media.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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