WPP’s Gain Theory Named A Leader in Marketing Measurement and Optimization Solutions

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gain Theory, a global foresight consultancy that accelerates growth for ambitious brands, has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Marketing Measurement and Optimization Solutions, Q1 2022.

The Forrester MMO wave evaluates and benchmarks the most significant marketing measurement and optimization providers against current offering, strategy, and market presence. Forrester categorizes providers as either Leaders, Strong Performers, Contenders or Challengers.

The Forrester report states that “Large global enterprises with complex marketing budgets in search of high-touch services should put Gain Theory on their short list” and notes that Gain Theory’s “services offering really shines among the competitive set.”

Gain Theory received the highest scores possible across 13 criteria, defined as superior relative to other vendors in the evaluation. Gain Theory’s highest scores include the use case criteria of ‘Brand Portfolio Management’, ‘Omnichannel Marketing Strategy and Planning’ and ‘Insights Driven Business’. Full marks were also given to Gain Theory in the criteria of ‘Unified Measurement Methodology’, ‘Marketing Strategy Consulting’, ‘Business Strategy Consulting’ and ‘Change Management Consulting’.

Of note is the top mark possible given to Gain Theory in ‘Unified Measurement Methodology’. The report states “Gain Theory’s long-term approach is to advance its planning and optimization recommendations by incorporating more customer behaviors and data signals.”

With regard to Gain Theory’s ability to advise on enterprise-wide business growth levers, top marks were also given in the ‘Business Strategy Consulting” criterion which evaluated vendors’ ability to apply its measurement and optimization capabilities across areas such as customer churn analysis, pricing analysis, demand generation analysis and other functional insights.

At a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty, organizations need a more holistic and future-facing approach to accelerating growth. We have enabled our clients to do this by activating smart business strategies that fuse hindsight, insight, and foresight. We are delighted about our position as a Leader in Forrester’s Wave report,said Gain Theory Global CEO, Manjiry Tamhane, “It confirms for us the unique value that we deliver to our clients globally who trust us to focus on what matters the most, simplify the complex at speed, and ultimately make a meaningful difference to their business performance.

About Gain Theory

Gain Theory is a global foresight consultancy, focused on accelerating growth for ambitious brands.

Our experts in data, advanced analytics, technology and consultancy fuse hindsight, insight, and foresight to improve investment decisions and activate growth at speed.

Available in 62 markets, our award-winning solutions and highly specialized vertical expertise support clients via four measurement and optimization pillars: Foundations for Growth, Data Excellence, Growth Accelerators and Activating for Growth.

To focus on what matters the most for clients, Gain Theory’s proprietary Marketing Effectiveness Index evaluates and benchmarks marketing effectiveness maturity – establishing critical gaps standing in the way of accelerated growth. Built on data, the Marketing Effectiveness Index benchmarks against sector and industry to help inform transformational roadmap priorities.

Gain Theory is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP).

Find out more at www.gaintheory.com and follow our social channels via LinkedIn or Twitter.

For press queries please contact:
Claudia Sestini
Global CMO, Gain Theory
claudia.sestini@gaintheory.com

Peshawar Zalmi to Become a Force Again as New Superstars Join the Squad

Peshawar Zalmi have revealed that star opening batter, Hazratullah Zazai has fully recovered from COVID-19 and is available for selection in Peshawar’s next match in PSL 7. Zalmi are set to play Lahore Qalandars on 2 February in their third match of the campaign.

Zalmi revealed that Zazai has re-joined the squad and will take part in the team’s training session today. Zazai’s inclusion at the top of the batting order will provide a much-needed boost to Peshawar Zalmi as they struggled for runs in their previous match against Islamabad United. Openers, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Yasir Khan have so far done a decent job but they have been unable to provide Zalmi with a formidable start.

Elsewhere, Zalmi have also revealed that their star English pacer, Saqib Mahmood is set to arrive in Karachi tomorrow. Mahmood missed the first two matches of the tournament due to international commitments. Mahmood is expected to be fully available for the rest of the tournament after completing his mandatory quarantine.

Zalmi’s third star foreign player, Liam Livingstone is also expected to join the squad soon. According to sources, Livingstone is still awaiting flight confirmation. Details regarding his arrival will be revealed soon.

Peshawar Zalmi currently sit at the fifth spot on the PSL points table. They won their opening encounter against Quetta Gladiators by 5 wickets as they pulled off an impressive run-chase. However, they lost their next match to Islamabad United by 9 wickets.

Source: Pro Pakistani

Shahid Afridi Finally Joins Quetta Gladiators

Quetta Gladiators have revealed that legendary all-rounder, Shahid Afridi has re-joined their squad after returning a negative COVID-19 result. Afridi will be available for selection in Quetta’s next match which is scheduled to be played against Islamabad United on 3 February.

Afridi had been ruled out of action from Quetta’s opening three games in PSL 7 after contracting COVID-19. He was allowed to leave the bio-secure bubble and undergo quarantine at his residence in Karachi. Afridi was allowed to re-join the PSL bio-secure bubble after completing his mandatory quarantine period and returning a negative COVID-19 result.

Quetta Gladiators have missed the services of the leg-spinner in their three matches so far. While Sarfaraz XI has been decent in all three matches, they have been unable to stamp their authority which has resulted in two agonizing losses. Afridi’s accurate spin-bowling in the middle phase of the innings will be crucial for Quetta throughout the rest of the tournament, if he is still somewhat close to the bowler he was a couple of years ago.

Gladiators will further be boosted by the imminent arrival of their star foreign players, Jason Roy and James Vince. The English duo is set to arrive in Karachi tomorrow and should be available for selection for Quetta’s match against Lahore Qalandars on 7 February.

The Purple Force currently sit at the third spot in the PSL points table with 2 points from their first three matches. They will be determined to make a comeback in their next match and solidify their position in the coveted top four spots.

Source: Pro Pakistani

Here’s When Quetta Gladiators’ Platinum Superstars Will Join the Team

Star English openers, Jason Roy and James Vince are set to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow and join the Quetta Gladiators squad for the ongoing seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

According to details, the duo will travel from the Caribbean to London and then arrive in Pakistan via Dubai. They will enter the PSL bio-secure bubble after returning a negative COVID-19 test and will be allowed to join the squad after spending the required time in quarantine.

Both the players are Quetta’s platinum picks for this season. While Roy was picked up by Quetta in the PSL 2022 draft, Vince was traded in from Multan Sultans prior to the draft.

Meanwhile, young spinner, Noor Ahmed will join the squad after the conclusion of Afghanistan’s campaign in the ongoing Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

Quetta Gladiators are currently at the third spot at the PSL points table having won one of their first three matches. Roy and Vince’s arrival to their squad will provide them with a much-needed lift as they look to make it to the PSL playoffs for the first time in three seasons.

Source: Pro Pakistani

2022 to be observed as the Year of Youth in Pakistan: Usman Dar

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar says the year 2022 will be observed as the Year of Youth in Pakistan.

Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said multiple activities, including jobs, skills and art and culture fairs as well as sports events, will be arranged to facilitate the youth for employment during the year.

The Special Assistant said Pakistan will also host 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Conference in August this year. He said Youth Ministers from fifty-four countries will be participating in the conference.

He said the conference will prove to be an important platform to present soft image of the country and showcase the youth talent.

Sharing data of Kamyab Jawan Programme, the Special Assistant said two to three billion rupees are being disbursed among the youth for entrepreneurship every month, and during the last three months, over eight billion rupees were distributed. He said five thousand new businesses were started with this amount and 15,000 people got jobs.

Under Kamyab Jawan Skills for All initiative, he said, sixty thousand scholarships are being offered. He said one hundred thousand scholarships have already been provided.

The Special Assistant said the youth having interest in sports is also being fully encouraged to grow under Kamyab Jawan Sports Talent Hunt Programme. He said talent hunt is being carried out in twelve sports. He said the government intends to make sportsmen able to earn their livelihood in a respectable way.

Source: Radio Pakistan

PMSA apprehends Indian vessel poaching in Pak Economic Zone with crew members

Pakistan Maritime Security Agency has apprehended an Indian vessel poaching in Pakistani Exclusive Economic Zone along with crew members.

The vessel Satya Vati was apprehended during routine patrolling by PMSA yesterday.

The apprehended boat is being towed to Karachi for further legal proceedings as per Pakistani law and UN Convention on Law of the Sea.

Source: Radio Pakistan