Quit fundas and win customers

We cannot sell your products. Bcos no advertising can. But there is one thing we can do. Reach through the clutter and get your customers into a mental state where they are open to your pitch. The opportunity to do so exists for a spilt second. And the state itself for a few seconds. A blink can cost you millions.

Get brilliant and not blinding

An organization is what its people are. And becomes what they make it. An average age of mid-twenties gives the organization a unique character - flexible, adaptive and never-in-the-box. Visualizers fortified with marketing insights and strategists endowed with creative nuances ensure a logical balance between creativity and saleability. An open working culture, transparent client rapport and a varied market exposure keeps our innovative cells flowing.

We are ready, are you ?

We are not an advertising agency but a single window communication house with specialized services to encompass most of your communication requirements. So, if staring a problem in the eye, flushing out decorative frills and making straight talk is your style-then talk to us. And we will talk to your customers. And have them listen.

brand equity

All the above brands are those for whom we have done significant work. Some of them, now, are not our active clients. These trademarks and logos are the exclusive property of their respective owners.

brand equity

All the above brands are those for whom we have done significant work. Some of them, now, are not our active clients. These trademarks and logos are the exclusive property of their respective owners.

milestones

HUL (Unilever)

retail communications for the hard launch of Unilever's biggest kid's brand - Paddle Pop in India retail communications for the hard launch of Unilever's biggest kid's brand - Paddle Pop in India developed their 1st integrated e-DM campaign managed & grew their rural loyalty club to become Indias largest international corporate logo their 1st corporate brochure research aids for product innovation for 22 countries annual report, 2008 launched their branding communications in Sri Lanka corporate foyer branding annual report from 2001 to 2008 award winning diwali promotions 1st international solution brochure 1st corporate calendar in India re-branding of the home appliances range at the national level branding strategy for his 1st conference in India

Kwality Walls SAS Hoechst Agrevo Fujitsu ICIM Crisil HUL (Unilever) Siemens AG Siemens India MTV iflex Araldite Crompton Greaves Nicholas Negroponte

recognition

communication strategy creative strategy

best region award - Siemens India, across Siemens worldwide most creative region - SAS India, across SAS worldwide outstanding innovation & creativity in design, 2005-06, Siemens India

in-house magazine

all India award - Siemens Sansar, for 3 consecutive years Hindustan Unilever's Hamara wins gold at ABCI awards

annual report direct mailer stall

national award - Siemens India annual report 2004 most innovative Diwali promotion - MTV India best stall award - Nirmal Datacom at IT.com, Indias biggest IT show best display award - Siemens Sri Lanka, at Techno 2005, Sri Lankas biggest trade fair best stall award - Siemens Sri Lanka, at Techno 2006 best design award & peoples choice award - Siemens Sri Lanka, at Techno 2007 HOSTS Star Silver Vendor Award (F & B) - Unilever Food Solutions, at HOSTS 2010

market spread

finance banking investment stock broking consumer products garments electronic goods white goods

services & solutions business intelligence banking

infotech software solutions banking solutions computer products personal care oral care skin care health & hygiene industrial flooring chemicals automation

education play school school

healthcare pharmaceuticals medical equipments hospitals & clinics entertainment channels music films

foods ice creams soups seasonings

rural pesticides

consumer ~ channel ~ stakeholder ~ society ~ press ~ employee ~ vendor strategy ~ communications ~ advertising ~ designing ~ branding ~ content ~ research
press ~ print ~ ambient ~ expo ~ web ~ film ~ animation ~ audio ~ retail

complete communication circle

across target groups; across functions; across media

C3 has been created to profile our capabilities to deliver end-to-end solutions. Over the years we have added different services to move towards a single-window communication agency. While we have attempted to communicate the same, we have realized that many clients are not aware of all our services. C3 attempts to change that & soon have clients availing of our entire spectrum of services.

product lines

business management customer management branding strategy creative strategy visual strategy

strategy, research, image management, media strategy retail management, loyalty club, direct mail, promotion corporate identity, logo positioning, USP units, event branding, mnemonic designing, advertising, product design, packaging visual merchandising, pavilion branding, outdoor media, exhibition stall, conference, corporate interior web solutions, web applications, online community, forum, intranet modules, digital presentations, digital catalogues, e-invites, eDMs, e-greetings, e-newsletters, engagement modules, training solutions tvc, corporate films, product demos, infomercials, video magazines, event intros, skits, documentaries, event coverage, scripts, stills copywriting, content development, editing, speech writing, brand name, baseline, slogans, anthems, script writing, tutorials, proof-reading

digital

audio visual

content

hybrid offerings

animation
2d/3d animation character development character animation logo animation product modeling CG for ads titling short films special effects morphing environment simulations

illustration
conceptual art technical drawings characters calligraphy abstract art modern art paintings landscapes portraits

art & craft

personal stationary interior articles fashion accessories utility items office decor home decor gifts toys

music
background score signature tunes radio jingles rhythms compositions

focus solutions

Over the years we have gained experience that enables us to offer complete circle of communication for certain verticals & applications. These solutions are driven by critical insights that we have imbibed by virtue of having handled challenging projects for clients across the vertical value chain. More details can be provided, if needed.

education
students~teacher~parent~in-school edu-games activity books interactive modules interior design identity units website brochures & handouts events

medical
doctor~patient~society~in-hospital identity units website corporate brochures product literature case study info awareness kits newsletters & mailers interior design event & conference management systems

expo
pre-event~event~post-event invites collaterals event microsite backdrop / stall posters & panels 3d elevation installation film / skit

interiors
home~office space planning interior design art & utility items murals handicraft installation art

client speak

"We have been working with Sphinx since several years and have found their creativity outstanding. Each job is treated as a piece of art, infused with tremendous passion. Sphinx, for us, is a part of our extended team. They understand us, understand our business and most importantly, understand what our customers need to understand. Best regards." Kavita Ghatge, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Siemens Ltd. "Sphinx is a good creative agency with an ability to produce the right communication solution for its customers. They understand the depth of the problem before arriving at any solutions. They are great guys to work with. Hope they reach great heights in their endeavors." Lalitha Maheshwaran, Chief Manager, Healthcare Marketing, Siemens Ltd.

"I started working with Sphinx in August 2008 upon the advice of the HUL agency selection service. I was looking for a 'small size' agency able to respond quickly and with quality work to different sort of briefs. I have from the very beginning being very favourably impressed by the professionalism of the contact and follow up from Sphinx key accounts. Very understanding of the client needs and always trying to go the extra mile (especially regarding 'impossible' deadlines!), they have in various occasions shown that for them the client is truly first. I would definitely recommend working with Sphinx." Marco Maggiorotto, Global Project Leader, Oral Care - HUL

"A friend in need is a friend indeed. Sounds like an old saying but I experienced it after working with the Sphinx team. While we were working at a critical project, Sphinx team shared the same seriousness, urgency, quality, anxiety and commitment. We walk together step to step to ensure that we create a delight experience for our employees. We have truly enjoyed each moment of work with the Sphinx team and Wish them a great future ahead." Sonal Jain, HR Manager, HURC, Mumbai

client speak

"First of all, I would like to congratulate you on the great interpretation of "The Power to Know" Creative Direction and its application to these campaign materials. I have shared them with my leadership team and others in Corporate Communications Global (CCG), and we are all impressed with your progress. Very nice work! Jens also mentioned that your work here may be shared and used by some of the AP offices. Very good examples of the Campaign Creative Framework elements. Great rendering of the gradient in the SAS logo on multiple-colored backgrounds - it looks good on all posters Good image choices and nice designs." Steve Benfield, Marketing Creative Director, SAS, Corporate Communications Global

Sphinx is a creative hotshop that is able to churn out ideas and concepts efficiently and effectively. They have done great work for unilever in executing concepts that we have briefed them on and done this well in skin care and oral care categories. They keep things simple and build on the ideas that you brief them with. Sphinx goes the extra mile to help the client & they keep at it. Sphinx is the place to go to for executing concepts at the right price and in the right time." Kartik Chandrashekar, Regional Marketing Manager, Knorr, South Asia

I'm reminded of the time when you helped us give form to the idea of Caterpillar to Butterfly transformation at the time of hive-off from Siemens. These are moments & things you dont forget so easily. I appreciate in particular, your ability to get into the clients shoes and translating the raw ideas, into form & detailed content. Heres wishing you & your team at Sphinx enough challenges in the future, which will see you reach even greater heights." Ashim Purohit, CEO, Maquet Medical

client speak

"I grab the opportunity to congratulate all of you on the fabulous job done on Medcare (FSS) (CT, Mammo,US, Xray). We have received appreciations from many people. And above all our Medical representative Komal is there at the venue now and has commented that the posters are looking awesome. Great work done, I really appreciate the support of all those involved in this project. Hope we work with similar standards at a greater pace towards betterment at every step." Rekha Khare, Corporate Communications, Siemens Ltd. "Working with Sphinx, was like working with your own family. The sense of ownership and commitment was phenomenal, even while executing the smallest of projects. Utmost positivity and good understanding of customer, helped me deliver all projects on time." Gitanjali Laad, Junior executive, Marketing Communications, Siemens Ltd.

"Our experience with Sphinx has been very satisfying. We have found the Sphinx team to be eager to contribute and to understand the brand and customer requirement. They have delivered quality output for our Brands Samardeep Subandh, Brand Manager, Closeup I have done a number of jobs with Sphinx which ranges from copywriting to electronic pieces, design work for electronic and hard copy, printing and sourcing. The work is always of the highest quality and Sphinx are always thinking of ways to maximise response rates. I wholly recommend them as an agency." Rushenka Perera, Marketing Director, South Asia Pacific, SSA Global

Please accept my compliments & thanks for an excellent job done for different creative elements we have worked on for last few weeks. Selection cups dangler cut an excellent response form our team in Kolkata w.r.t the colors and bringing the Festive mood alive through the same. Tram branding, which was done for the first time by Category has been hugely appreciate for the manner in which colors & different elements have been used. Above all a special thanks to the team for all the time, effort, understanding & working with such efficiency. My compliments once again" Ankur Malhotra, Brand Manager, Cornetto, Kwality Wall's

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