Who we are

We are Dentsu Grant.  We are the game changers. We are the future makers.

Dentsu Grant is the coming together of the Grant Group, the pioneers of advertising in Sri Lanka since 1958, and the Dentsu Aegis Network, one of the largest award winning agency networks in the world, to create a unique entity that combines a deep knowledge and love of Sri Lanka with world class innovation, know how, and technology.

We’ve been at the top of our game for the last 59 years. We put the green and white stripe in Elephant House. We put the red check in Kist. We helped to eradicate polio. We helped Sri Lankan Airlines take flight. These are just a few of our prouder moments.

We are now moving into the future, and that means redefining media, the internet of things, branded content, mobile first solutions, and data strategy.

Here’s to a bright new future. Here’s to reinvention. 

What we offer...

Our Services

Media Buying and Creative

Bespoke, award-winning creative capabilities backed by significant media buying muscle and proprietary technologies
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Creative

Creativity driven by an unshakeable commitment to creating ideas worth talking about and doing whatever it takes
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Digital Marketing

Champions at digital media, social, creative, and  analytics.  Pairing human insight  with   technology.
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GPR COMMUNICATION & CONSULTANCY

Public Relations

Corporate communications with media neutral approach, spanning traditional and digital media, events, and multimedia content
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Out Of Home

Sri Lanka’s leading location based media solutions.  Taking   your brand  to your  customers.
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Production Studio

High quality production ranging from TVCs and documentaries to cutting-edge animation and radio spots
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How we became what we are...

History

Founded in 1958 by the incredible Reggie Candappa, dubbed the Godfather of Sri Lankan Advertising, our agency has a peerless history of brilliance and achievement. A man of many talents – photographer, artist, graphic designer, political cartoonist, and ad man – Reggie started the agency at his dining room table with his wife Theresa and their first client, TWA (Trans World Airlines). Clients like Browns & Co., Singer, Reckitt Benckiser, Shell, and Bata Shoes soon followed. Singer has now been a client for 56 years, Reckitt Benckiser for 54.

Although Reggie is no longer with us, we continue to go from strength to strength under the leadership of his daughter Neela, who has been at the helm since 1993. The agency that kick-started advertising in Sri Lanka continues to shape and redefine it.

This is the legacy of the Grant Group. This is our heart, and this is who we will continue to be.

Group Client List

Sampath Bank
Dialog
Master Card
oppo
Fonterra
Hyleys
UnionPay
Ceylon Tea Board`
Panasonic
Cinnamon Hotels
Bally's Caino
Pillars of Dentsu Grant Group

Our Senior Management

At Dentsu Grant, our exceptional success is driven by our exceptional team.  Led by seasoned professionals who are pioneers in their fields, we have, over the years, set new benchmarks for performance, initiative, and innovation.

Neela Marikkar

Neela Marikkar

Chairperson, Dentsu Grant Group

Born and bred in the world of Advertising, Neela, is the second generation in the business.

Laila Gunersekara

Laila Gunesekere Martenstyn

Vice President

When she was 17, Laila’s father ordered “Go, join advertising, I’ll speak to my friend Reggie and arrange it.”

RUSSELL MIRANDA

Russell Miranda

ABCDE – Art Based Creative Director (Executive)

Designer currently masquerading as a strategically driven creative director with over 20 years of experience since majoring in graphic design

ROMESH FERNANDO

Romesh Fernando

Group Finance Director

A highly qualified bean counter. With an FCA, FCMA and a MBA under his belt Romesh counts 17 years experience as the Finance Director of Grant Group.

What Our Clients Say

  • ” The team at Grant is very passionate, committed, and hardworking and has always gone out of their way to perform their duties.

    Theja Peiris,
    Group General Manager Marketing, CBL Group
  • ” We appreciate the professionalism, the transparency, and the approach of the agency with the value they add to our brands.

    Jude Martino
    Head of Marketing, Reckitt Benckiser
  • ” The agency has been able to achieve their metrics during the period we have been working with them. Apart from that, the team also provides value adds, quality placements, and media led activations.

    Dilushan Dahanayake
    Marketing Manager, Fonterra