Asiya Bakht
May 18, 2010

Bates 141 Indonesia takes car brand Proton after an eight-way pitch

JAKARTA - Bates 141 Indonesia has won the creative account for Malaysian car brand Proton in an eight-way pitch.

Proton
Proton
A press statement from the agency defines the scope of work as a “complete partnership”, which includes communications strategy, advertising, activation, sales generation and evaluating Proton’s key tactical alliances.

Hendra Lesmono, executive creative director of Bates 141 Indonesia, said: “Proton is a challenger brand in Indonesia, which makes this assignment all the more exciting."

Shubho Sarkar, CEO of Bates 141, said that the agency has considerable auto experience across the region with Buick, Fiat, Nissan, Honda, VW and now Proton.

Indonesia, rising from the impact of a 'limited recession' in the country last year which affected automobile sales, is projected to increase car sales significantly this year. 

“Proton seems to have timed its communication plans well, going by these projections,” added Sarkar.
 

Follow us

Top news, insights and analysis every weekday

Sign up for Campaign Bulletins

Related Articles

Just Published

1 hour ago

40 Under 40 2024: Ryan Cheung, PressLogic

Cheung’s risk-taking and entrepreneurial spirit seeps into all facets of the company he founded—across growth, operations, and innovation.

18 hours ago

GroupM Southeast Asia CEO Himanshu Shekhar exits

Based out of Indonesia, Shekhar, a key figure in GroupM's regional growth, is leaving the agency after 25 years.

18 hours ago

'The truth doesn't take sides': BBC’s global news chief

In an era where algorithms reward outrage and newsrooms rush to take sides, the business case for impartial journalism faces its toughest test yet. BBC's Jonathan Munro unpacks whether swimming against the tide still makes strategic sense.

19 hours ago

40 Under 40 2024: Rudy Khaw, AirAsia

Khaw’s journey from brand executive to CEO is a culmination of his visionary leadership, business acumen, and commitment to inclusivity—reshaping AirAsia as a leading global brand.