GroupM’s media agency, EssenceMediacom, has secured the media mandate for Wonder Cement, following their collaboration with BCCI to become the official umpire partner for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Wonder Cement, an Indian cement producer based in Rajasthan and founded in 2010 under the RK Group, recently joined the IPL as the official umpire partner. Starting with the 2024 playoffs, EssenceMediacom facilitated a five-year partnership between Wonder Cement, BCCI, and IPL.
This strategic move supports Wonder Cement’s goal to become a leading player in the cement industry and expand its presence in India.
Navin Khemka, CEO of EssenceMediacom – South Asia, stated, “We are witnessing a paradigm shift in how brands engage with their audiences. Through this partnership, we look forward to supporting Wonder Cement’s ambition to become India’s foremost cement company. This victory reaffirms our commitment to building stronger teams and creating innovative, tailored solutions for our clients.”
Vinit Karnik, Head of Sports, E-Sports, and Live Entertainment at GroupM – South Asia, added, “This partnership with the IPL exemplifies our commitment to leveraging sports marketing to drive brand growth and visibility. We are thrilled to contribute to Wonder Cement’s ambitious journey.”
Vivek Patni, Director of Wonder Cement, commented, “Partnering with BCCI for IPL aligns with our philosophy of maintaining the highest quality standards, whether in our products or our associations and partnerships. IPL is the most-watched sport across continents.” With 10,000 people across 120 offices in 96 markets, EssenceMediacom is GroupM’s largest agency, dedicated to delivering breakthroughs for brands in the New Communications Economy.