M&C Saatchi Melbourne wins car brand Opel
M&C Saatchi Melbourne has continued its new business run with appointment as lead creative agency to Opel, General Motors’ esteemed German car brand that is about to launch in Australia.
From 1 September cars bearing the Opel badge, with its distinctive lightning logo, will be on sale in Australia for the first time.
The business was appointed following a competitive pitch.
Says M&C Saatchi Melbourne managing director Jo Rozario: “It feels great to bring a car account back into the agency.
“Opel is a World Class brand across the globe so it is a real privilege to be involved with the Opel team here to launch and build the brand in Australia.”
Opel managing director Bill Mott said: “It was crucial to get the best possible agency partner.You only get one shot at launching a new brand into a country. M&C Saatchi Melbourne were extremely thorough in their approach and brought well-considered strategy and a number of creative concepts with real cut through to the table. Overall, their thinking was top class.”
Opel continues a streak of new account wins for M&C Saatchi Melbourne that includes Slater & Gordon in February and CPA Australia in October.
It follows M&C Saatchi Australia Group’s appointment as lead creative agency to Australia’s largest bank, Commonwealth Bank and Etihad worldwide, one of the globe’s most progressive airlines, both in February. On 30 March M&C Saatchi was retained as lead creative agency to the giant Optus account.
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Congrats Jo, Doogie and team. A well deserved win.