Bangalore: Leading two-wheeler auto major TVS Motor Company has appointed Lowe Lintas Bangalore to handle the creative mandate of its popular brand TVS Sport. The agency was appointed after a multi-agency pitch that was held in Bangalore recently.
TVS Sport is a leading commuter brand in the TVS portfolio and has been witnessing promising growth over the years. The brand has grown at a CAGR of 5% since 2010 and is currently at 12K MA with a 3.4% market share YTD 2015-16. In the current market scenario, the product differentiates itself from competition by giving consumer a great mileage that is derivative of a long-life Duralife engine and which comes at an affordable price. To popularize its many offerings, the brand has been leaning on Virat Kohli who is the brand ambassador for TVS Sport. The mandate for Lowe Lintas Bangalore would be to continue rendering the promise of TVS Sport being a popular and affordable choice for consumers.
Commenting on the creative partnership, Arun Siddharth, Head – Motorcycle Marketing TVS Motor Company said, “TVS Sport is one of the most important commuter brands in the TVS Motor Company motorcycle portfolio. With more than 2 million proud consumers, it is our endeavor that TVS Sport is the brand that consumers in the segment love and identify with. Based on the work received from the multi-agency pitch, we found Lowe Lintas Bangalore’s ideation and planning effort along with strong yet grounded team to be a perfect fit for the job at hand. We look forward to putting out meaningful creative work that will spur consumer interest and affiliation towards our popular offering TVS Sport.”
Already an established entity, TVS Motor Company is the third largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India and one among the top ten in the world, with annual revenue of more than Rs. 10,131 crore in 2014-15 (around USD 1.6 billion). It is the flagship company of the USD 7.29 billion (in 2013-14) TVS Group. The company has a production capacity of 3 million 2-wheelers & 1.2 Lakh 3-wheelers a year. TVS Motor Company Ltd (TVS Motor), member of the TVS group, is the largest company of the group in terms of size and turnover.
Sharing his views on the winning the mandate, GV Krishnan, President – Lowe Lintas Bangalore said, “Unquestionable category expertise, great lineage and impeccable values; TVS is that perfect partner that brings out the best from an agency like Lowe Lintas. Our task would be to create brand love and get TVS Sport to be most preferred brand in a category that is crowded and where the consumer is extremely discerning and knowledgeable. We’ve already got the best minds in our agency start work on the brand and we’ll stop at nothing but magic.”
TVS Motor Company has recorded a healthy growth trend in recent months. Total two-wheeler sales of the company increased from 215,244 units in the month of August 2014 to 216,781 units in the month of August 2015. Furthermore, domestic two-wheeler sales for the month of August 2015 stood at 183,653 units against 188,129 units in the month of August 2014.
With steady growth, expansion and diversification, TVS commands a strong presence in manufacturing of two-wheelers and auto components. It also has vibrant businesses in the distribution of heavy commercial vehicles, passenger cars, finance and insurance.