Mumbai: Barista has appointed Media Mantra as its PR agency to handle the communication of its chain of espresso bars and cafes. As Barista's strategic communications partner, Media Mantra has been tasked with improving the company's reputation, increasing brand awareness, and assisting the brand's aggressive expansion in India. Barista's selection of Media Mantra is consistent with the company's vision to revitalise the brand with new inspiration and creativity, expand into emerging markets, and build on its long history of success in the country.

Barista CEO Rajat Agrawal said, "Over the years, Barista has not only grown in reputation but also in growth numbers. With the increasing number of players in the ever-competitive Indian landscape, Barista is at an exciting juncture of reinventing its approach and entering a strong growth and expansion phase. This is where Media Mantra's well-demonstrated creativity, unmatched expertise, and vast experience will play an integral role in our efforts to position our brand in the market."

He further added, "The agency has a high level of passion and a clear understanding of our business and communication needs. We look forward to our next phase of growth in India with Media Mantra as our communication partner." 

Media Mantra director and co-founder Pooja Pathak said, "We, at Media Mantra take immense pride in becoming the PR partner of a legacy brand like Barista that has transformed coffee houses into cultural hubs and much more in India. With a clear understanding of the brand's ambitions and priorities, we are conscious of our role as strategic advisers, and look forward to supporting Barista's vision and mission in what promises to be an important success story."

Media Mantra CEO Rahul Mehta said, "Barista is one of the biggest names in the Indian F&B ecosystem with a unique brand story, rich heritage and legacy. We are thrilled to partner with them and very excited about all the possibilities we can create together to elevate the brand reputation and reinforce the brand love through dynamic storytelling. We are hopeful that our relationship will yield greater connection and engagement for the brand with its customers."

As part of its revamp strategy, the Indian coffee chain has rapidly expanded in tier II and tier III towns. In addition to introducing new formats like Barista Diners, an all-day dining establishment with a live kitchen, it has also modified its menu to suit the tastes of Indians. Recently, it has also increased the variety of FMCG products it offers by introducing chocolates, cookies, and coffee powder.