LAVA announces MS Dhoni as its Brand Ambassador

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Lava International Limited, one of India's leading players in the mobile handset industry, today announced its association with India's most successful national cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni), as its brand ambassador.

The partnership comes at a time when Lava is at the cusp of its next level of growth with its increasing market share in the Indian mobile handset industry. A recent report by Counterpoint Research based on the Q4 2015 (Oct-Dec) performance of the handset manufacturers report mentions Lava International Limited as the fastest growing Indian smartphone brand globally in 2015.
MS Dhoni will be the new face of Lavas multi-channel marketing campaign as well as brand engagement activities. Through this association, Lava aims to strengthen its brand identity as the most trusted and reliable mobile handset brand in the Indian mobile handset industry.

This association will further build upon the recent industry recognition Lava has received in respect to its product quality after sales service, the company said.

Delighted on the announcement, Solomon Wheeler, Vice President Head - Marketing Communication, Lava International Limited said, This announcement is a milestone in Lavas growth story. We are very proud and privileged to be associated with MS Dhoni. Lava stands for reliability which stems from integrity, passion for excellence and innovation/adaptability, core values of the organization. M. S. Dhoni epitomizes reliability and Lava Values both as a person and a sportsman. Hence, there was a natural connect between both the great brands which resulted in this association. Bringing him on board, strengthens our resolve to offer trusted and reliable products services to all our consumers at all times.

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Lava names MS Dhoni as brand ambassador

Lava names MS Dhoni as brand ambassador

According to Counterpoint Research's October to December data, Lava was the fastest growing Indian smartphone brand globally in 2015.

Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni has been signed on as a brand ambassador by local handset maker Lava International, the company saidSunday.

MS Dhoni will be the new face of Lava's multi-channel marketing campaign as well as brand engagement activities, as the company aims to strengthen it's brand in India, where it is amongst the top five players by volume.

Solomon Wheeler, Vice President & Head - Marketing & Communication, Lava International Limited said, "Bringing him on board, strengthens our resolve to offer trusted and reliable products & services to all our consumers at all times."

The value of the deal was not disclosed.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, said, "In a highly competitive mobile handset market, Lava stems out as a brand that differentiates itself through a compelling story, a commitment to stay relevant and high quality products and services. I am very happy to associate with Lava and look forward to working with them closely."

Lava International Limited, founded in 2009, achieved revenues of $1.2 billion (over Rs 8,000 crore) in FY 2014-15, registering more than 100% growth over FY 2013-14.

According to Counterpoint Research's October to December data, Lava was the fastest growing Indian smartphone brand globally in 2015.

The company's larger local rivals Micromax has Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman as it's brand ambassador while Intex has Farhan Akhtar promoting it's Aqua range of smartphones.

Lava has already set up its first manufacturing plant in Noida and plans to invest Rs 2615 crore in a phased manner to scale it up to have an annual production capacity of 216 million phones.

The company also has overseas operations in Thailand, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Indonesia, Mexico, Middle East and Russia and is the No 1 smartphone brand in Thailand.

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