E-Sense

What E-Sense does

E-Sense Inc. is a Pune-headquartered, privately held integrated marketing solutions provider operating as a B2B professional services firm under a 'Market Process Outsourcing' (MPO) model. Founded in 2018, the company partners with enterprise clients to handle their strategic and tactical marketing functions across six interconnected service lines: Event & Promotion (BTL activation, road shows, rural activation, corporate events), Exhibition (custom stall design and fabrication), Outdoor Advertising/OOH (billboards, transit, airport branding), Retail Visibility (in-shop and on-shop branding with printing, fabrication, and installation), Creative Solution (brand strategy and communication), and Digital Marketing (SEO, SEM, PPC, SMO, SMM, reputation management). Differentiated experiential offerings — laser show presentations, 3D projection mapping, and innovative tri-bike branding — extend the activation portfolio.

The company delivers these services through a regional office network spanning Pune (HQ), Mumbai (corporate office), Bangalore, Delhi, and Nagpur, with claimed associate presence in Ahmedabad, Indore, Goa, Dubai (UAE), and Malaysia. Its client base spans consumer electronics (Samsung, Nokia, LG, Panasonic, Haier, Intex, Tecno, Itel, Realme, Camon), telecom (Telenor), retail (Big Bazaar, Vision Express), media (Zee TV), financial services (IIFL), manufacturing (JSW), consumer goods (Livpure), technology services (Cognizant), and events (Sunburn), with execution typically delivered through project-based contracts rather than disclosed recurring retainers.

E-Sense monetises via customised, quote-based professional services engagements and does not publicly disclose pricing, revenue, or contract minimums. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, and no funding rounds, acquisitions, or external investors are disclosed, suggesting organic, self-funded growth. Marketing and lead generation are driven primarily through the brandesense.in website, video/portfolio showcases, and direct enterprise field sales rather than performance or product-led motions.

Name

E-Sense

Legal name

E-Sense Inc.

Website

https://brandesense.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

E-Sense Inc. is a Pune-headquartered B2B integrated marketing services firm offering event management, exhibition design, outdoor advertising, retail visibility, creative strategy, and digital marketing to enterprise clients across India, with offices in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, and Nagpur.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Marketing Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAFAGAB

Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging)

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Experiential & Event Marketing

SECONDARYBPAFACAA

Search Engine Marketing (SEM) / Paid Search (PPC)

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Digital Marketing & Performance Advertising (SEM, Social, Programmatic)

SECONDARYMPAAACAK

Lead Generation & Performance Media (B2B/B2C)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Digital & Performance Marketing (SEO/SEM, Paid Social, Affiliate)

Keywords

• Integrated marketing services
• Outdoor advertising
• Event management
• Retail branding
• BTL activation

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Marketing Services Revenue: E-Sense generates revenue through providing integrated marketing solutions, event management, exhibition design, outdoor advertising, retail visibility, creative solutions, and digital marketing services. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services contracts with enterprise clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

E-Sense Inc. is a Next Generation Market Process Outsourcing (MPO) company that provides integrated marketing solutions to enterprise clients across India. It delivers an end-to-end suite covering event management and BTL activation, custom exhibition stall design and fabrication, PAN India outdoor advertising (OOH), retail visibility and in-shop branding with printing/fabrication/installation, creative and brand strategy services, and digital marketing (SEO, SEM, PPC, SMO, SMM). The firm partners with companies to manage their entire Strategic and Tactical Marketing Division on a customized, project-based basis.

Product overview

E-Sense Inc. is an Integrated Marketing Solution provider offering a comprehensive suite of six interconnected service lines under a Next Generation Market Process Outsourcing (MPO) model. The core portfolio consists of Event & Promotion (BTL activation, rural promotion, event management), Exhibition (custom stall design and fabrication), Outdoor Advertising/Out Of Home (PAN India billboard, transit, and airport branding), Retail Visibility (in-shop and on-shop branding with fabrication and installation), Creative Solution (brand strategy, positioning, and brand communication), and Digital Marketing (SEO, SEM, PPC, SMO, SMM). Additional specialized offerings include 3D projection mapping, laser show presentations, and innovative tri-bike branding for BTL activations. The company operates across India with regional offices and PAN India execution capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event & Promotion Below-the-line (BTL) activation and event management service covering interactive media (road shows, campus promotion, mall promotion, society promotion, retail and trade promotion), rural promotion and activation, and event management for corporate events, conferences, product launches, and theme events. Targeted at enterprise brands running on-ground marketing campaigns across India.
• Exhibition Custom exhibition stall design, fabrication, and setup services including portable stall setups, shell scheme solutions, magnetic and velcro popups, display stands, promotion counters, and kiosk solutions. Designed for enterprises participating in trade shows and exhibitions.
• Outdoor Advertising (Out Of Home) PAN India outdoor advertising solutions covering neon boards, unipols, billboards, pole kiosks, airport branding, bus shelters, mobile vans, bus branding, train branding, and mall branding. Delivered to enterprise clients seeking mass-visibility OOH campaigns.
• Retail Visibility PAN India retail branding and visibility services including in-shop visibility (SAV printing, one-way vinyl), on-shop branding (glow sign boards, neon signs, LED signs, modular signs, laser engraving, metal signs), and end-to-end printing, fabrication, and installation. Targeted at consumer brands seeking nationwide retail presence.
• Creative Solution Strategic and creative marketing services including brand strategy, positioning, competitive analysis, disruption workshops, connections planning, decision sciences, account management, and brand communication from strategy to execution. Targeted at enterprise clients seeking strategic marketing consulting.
• Digital Marketing Online marketing services covering SEO, SEM, PPC, link building, social media optimization (SMO), social media marketing (SMM), reputation management, affiliate programs, campaign strategy management, and complete campaign analysis. Targeted at enterprises seeking digital presence and lead generation.

Named customers19 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Regional Offices and Associate NetworkcoreOthersE-Sense has regional offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Nagpur along with associate offices across India to execute marketing campaigns PAN India. The network enables rapid deployment and execution of marketing activities across different geographies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Laqshya Media Group: Indian integrated marketing group with overlapping OOH advertising, event management, and retail visibility offerings, targeting the same enterprise clients seeking PAN-India campaign execution.
• Wizcraft International Entertainment: Major Indian event management and experiential marketing company that delivers large-scale corporate events, brand activations, and entertainment IP — directly comparable to E-Sense's Event & Promotion service line.
• Fountainhead MKTG: One of India's largest experiential marketing and brand activation agencies, directly competing with E-Sense across BTL activations, events, retail visibility, and exhibition design for enterprise clients in India.

Broad incumbents

• Dentsu Creative India: Global advertising network's India operations offering creative, digital, and customer experience services, competing with E-Sense on integrated marketing briefs for enterprise clients.
• DDB Mudra Group: One of India's leading creative and integrated advertising networks, offering overlapping brand strategy, digital, and event services as part of a much broader portfolio than E-Sense.
• Ogilvy India: Global advertising network's India operations providing creative, digital, and integrated marketing services to large enterprise clients across the same verticals E-Sense serves.
• Wavemaker India: Global media, content, and technology agency operating in India, with overlapping digital marketing and performance media capabilities that compete with E-Sense's Digital Marketing service line.
• Madison World: Large Indian advertising, media, and OOH conglomerate that competes with E-Sense in outdoor advertising and integrated campaigns, but at significantly larger scale and with broader media-buying capabilities.
• Lowe Lintas India: Established Indian advertising agency network offering creative, digital, and integrated marketing services to enterprise clients; competes with E-Sense on creative and brand strategy engagements.
• GroupM India: World's largest media investment group operating in India, specializing in media planning, buying, and digital advertising for enterprise clients — adjacent to E-Sense's digital and OOH offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/esense_inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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