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Ernakulam Town Station: IMPRESSIVE & OUTSTANDING Ernakulam Town Station INDIA’S FIRST EVER POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ON TRAIN LIMCA BOOK OF RECORD 2016. We are the first to do a railway advertising for a political party in India-The Left Democratic Front( LDF) that won the May 2016 Kerala legislative assembly election, and is now in power. That was a proud moment for us as we were recognized by the LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS 2016. Our Vision Mission We chose advertising as our pursuit Our goal is to be recognized as the not by accident, but by passion and most dependable and innovative vision. In a world of perplexing Brands & Events promoter of the opportunities and puzzling offers in region with 100% commitment to advertising and branding, we wish fulfil the promises given to our our righteous clients should never be clients whatsoever may the cheated with false promises and challenges be. We strive to their message must travel the way exceed the expectations of the they wish. We believe in our own set clients in the quality and standards of Corporate Social Responsibilities of our products and services. while making charity an inevitability It is also important for us to bring on our road of progress. out the best in each and every employee Thus making him/her confident potential while climbing them up on the ladder of their career. OUR EXPERTISE Railway Ads Event Celebrity management Endorsement Ad Film Channel Outdoor Film Production Pro Creation Media Production Railway Ads . Pioneered many branding projects in railway . NO. 1 Railway advertising company in Kerala . Authorized by Indianrailway . 12 years of association with south central zone, East Coast Zone, . SouthWestern Zone, SouthernZone. 200 plus satisfied clients over South India . Branded more than 500coaches . Boards covering all stations from Kasaragod to Trivandrum . Train Exterior Branding . Train interior branding . DDIS – Ticket Counter LCD advt. Station Name Board advertisement OUR ENDEAVORS IN RAILWAYADS . Roof boards advertisements . Water hydrant Boards . FOB advertisements . Mini hoardings inside platforms . CCTV advertisements Stand out from overcrowded flex jungle HOARDING Moving hoardings with double side exposure ON Cost effective when compared to all other ad WHEELS mediums To reach out to your clients in 360 degree Lives with the passengers in long running trains WE HAVE WRAPPED ABOUT 500 COACHES AND ABOVE, WITH INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE ADVERTISEMENTS AND IS REGARDED AS SOUTH INDIA'S BIGGEST RAILWAY ADVERTISING COMPANY. Jammu to Kanyakumari - Himsagar express . Trivandrum to Shornur - Venad Express . Mangalapuram to Nagercoil - Ernad express . Kakinada to Bhavnagar express . Mangalapuram to Coimbatore - intercity train . Vizag to Secunderabad - Janmabhoomi Train . Mangalapuram to Nagercoil - Parasuram Express . Korba to Vizag - Korba Express . Ernakulam to Kannur - Intercity Express . Vizag to Vijayawada . Ernakulam to Trivandrum - Vanchinad Express . Chennai to Kolkata - Shalimar Express . Guruvayur to Trivandrum - intercity express . Tenali to Vizag Passenger . Alleppey to Kannur - executive express . Vijayavada to Vizag intercity . Ernakulam to Kannur – Passenger . Kochuveli to Lokmanya - garib rath TRAIN Black & White Creations also created a milestone in Indian entertainment BRANDING industry, by opening campaigns for movies collaborating with railways. The Mohanlal Starrer Malayalam movie ''Peruchazhi'' being the first among this created OF a sensation in Kerala . MOVIES. Boards at Ernakulam Town Station: IMPRESSIVE & OUTSTANDING Ernakulam Town Station • Ernakulam Town also known as Ernakulam North . • It is one of the main railway stations in the city of Kochi . • PAX passing per day: 75000 - 1,00,000 • No: Trains passing by: 175 1.Wall board above Information Counter A wall mounted board above the information counter at main entrance . Sl. No. of Location Type of Board Size No. Boards At information 1 Wall Board 5*3 1 Counter 2.Wall board Pf2-Ticket Counter Board attached to the wall at the ticket counter in Platform 2 . Sl. No. of Location Type of Board Size No. Boards Pf2-Ticket 1 Wall Board 10*4.5 1 Counter 3.Board at the entrance PF-2 Board placed at the entrance of platform 2 . Sl. No. of Location Type of Board Size No. Boards At the entrance 1 Pillar Board 8*4 1 of platform 2 4.Board at FOB entrance Board placed at foot over bridge entrance of platform 2 . Sl. No. of Location Type of Board Size No. Boards 1 FOB entrance FOB Board 5.5*5.5 1 5.Board at near escalator side Board placed near escalator side of platform 2 . Sl. No. of Location Type of Board Size No. Boards Near Escalator 1 FOB Board 8*7 1 side PF-2 Cost of package This package includes all above mention five boards Cost Rs 1,60,000 plus 18% GST Tenure 5 months Mode Of Payment • 50 % OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT SHOULD BE PAID IN ADVANCE BEFORE THE INSTALLATION AND THE REST 50% BEFORE COMPLETION OF 2 MONTHS. • All payments to be made by DD or Cheque. Terms & Conditions • In case the flex gets damaged, the service & maintenance is assured by us • If any break occurs during the contract period that lost period will be extended after the contract. • If the client needs to change the advertisement, Rs 40/sq ft will be charged additionally. • The client should take minimum 5 boards per station • BILLING will be done as per completion of contract on each station basis. TOGETHER WE GROW TOGETHER WE SUCCEED .
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