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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: McCann Worldgroup, Scarecrow to lead BJP's creative advertising account

Lok Sabha Elections: The BJP is also reportedly in the process of selecting three to four independent agencies to handle data-driven technology and digital advertising, as well as regional, outdoor, and influencer-led campaigns, along with social media initiatives

March 20, 2024 / 10:00 IST
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Reports suggest that the BJP spent a total of Rs 27,000 crore leading up to the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, which will likely see a 30-40% spike ths year.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reportedly chosen advertising agencies McCann Worldgroup and Scarecrow M&C Saatchi out of nearly a dozen contenders to oversee its creative advertising efforts for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

According to an Economic Times report, citing executives familiar with knowledge of the matter, the creative responsibilities are expected to be handled by McCann Worldgroup-TAG, a modern advertising agency under the ownership of McCann, along with Scarecrow M&C Saatchi.

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Moneycontrol could not independently verify the report.

It remains uncertain whether other agencies that vied for the significant creative account, such as Ogilvy and Efficacy, will also receive portions of the mandate, given the BJP's extensive outreach strategy aimed at attracting voters.