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  • Ad, M&E stalwarts together in IAA’s Sony-backed first cricketing event in Mumbai

    Ad, M&E stalwarts together in IAA’s Sony-backed first cricketing event in Mumbai

    MUMBAI: International Advertising Association (IAA) recently hosted the IAA Cricket League 2016, one of the most successful and largest cricketing events that brought the M&E and advertising fraternity together.

    Cricket being one of the most popular sports in the country and among corporate circles alike, the IAA Cricket League was a huge success with 24 teams from leading advertising and Media and Entertainment entities battling it out against each other to win the champion’s trophy. Presented by Sony Max, the two day event was held on November 5 & 12 at The Islam and Wilson Gymkhana at Marine Lines.

    With many intense rounds of games and a nail-biting finish, the Mid Day team was adjudged the winner, while The Social Street bagged the runners up title. IAA president Neeraj Roy, and IAA vice president Monica Tata presented the winner’s trophy to the victorious eleven from the Mid-Day team.

    Hungama Digital Media CEO & MD Neeraj Roy said, “Sincere thanks to Sony Max for supporting this event and also to all the 24 companies. The game has truly been a winner and my best wishes to Mid-Day. A special thanks to my colleague Atit Mehta for putting this event and also Sports 360 as well.”

  • Publicis Capital Delhi appoints Nitin Pradhan as head of creative

    Publicis Capital Delhi appoints Nitin Pradhan as head of creative

    MUMBAI: Publicis Capital Delhi has appointed Nitin Pradhan as head of creative. Pradhan has, in the past, worked with Mudra, Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, McCann, JWT and his last stint was as a director with Curious Films.

    Publicis Capital CCO & MD South Asia Bobby Pawar commented: “I’m a firm believer that great work comes from a culture that is a greenhouse for creativity. It’s fragile and it depends on great leaders. I’m really excited about Nitin taking over the mantle of nurturing our culture, and the brands we work for and growing our reputation as creators of famously effective ideas.”

    Publicis Capital CEO Hemant Misra added: “Nitin has proven leadership skills and I look forward to him further strengthening the talented creative pool we already have at Publicis Capital.”

    “Publicis Delhi has a great mix of high visibility brands and potential head turners in its kitty. The idea is to spot opportunities and help push the creative envelope so that it’s not just clients but people who talk about the work. Most importantly, we need to make sure that each one of us has a great time doing that as a team,” said Pradhan.

    Nitin, an alumnus of MICA, has more than 15 years of experience and has to his credit many successful campaigns such as – KBC Season 2: Umeed Se Dugna, KBC Season 3 : Kuchh Sawaal Zindagi Badal Saktey Hain, Amaron, Bank of India (Rishton ki Jamapunji campaign) Tata Sky and Tata Sky Plus (campaigns featuring Aamir Khan), Red Label & 3 Roses Tea, Ceat tyres and Nestle Alpino among others.

  • Publicis Capital Delhi appoints Nitin Pradhan as head of creative

    Publicis Capital Delhi appoints Nitin Pradhan as head of creative

    MUMBAI: Publicis Capital Delhi has appointed Nitin Pradhan as head of creative. Pradhan has, in the past, worked with Mudra, Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, McCann, JWT and his last stint was as a director with Curious Films.

    Publicis Capital CCO & MD South Asia Bobby Pawar commented: “I’m a firm believer that great work comes from a culture that is a greenhouse for creativity. It’s fragile and it depends on great leaders. I’m really excited about Nitin taking over the mantle of nurturing our culture, and the brands we work for and growing our reputation as creators of famously effective ideas.”

    Publicis Capital CEO Hemant Misra added: “Nitin has proven leadership skills and I look forward to him further strengthening the talented creative pool we already have at Publicis Capital.”

    “Publicis Delhi has a great mix of high visibility brands and potential head turners in its kitty. The idea is to spot opportunities and help push the creative envelope so that it’s not just clients but people who talk about the work. Most importantly, we need to make sure that each one of us has a great time doing that as a team,” said Pradhan.

    Nitin, an alumnus of MICA, has more than 15 years of experience and has to his credit many successful campaigns such as – KBC Season 2: Umeed Se Dugna, KBC Season 3 : Kuchh Sawaal Zindagi Badal Saktey Hain, Amaron, Bank of India (Rishton ki Jamapunji campaign) Tata Sky and Tata Sky Plus (campaigns featuring Aamir Khan), Red Label & 3 Roses Tea, Ceat tyres and Nestle Alpino among others.

  • Jack in the Box Worldwide appoints Abinandan Bose as creative director

    Jack in the Box Worldwide appoints Abinandan Bose as creative director

    MUMBAI: Integrated communications agency, Jack in the Box Worldwide, has strengthened its creative offering with the appointment of Abinandan Bose as the creative director. Bose will manage and oversee the copy, design and social media teams, and will report to the soon to be announced president of Jack in the Box Worldwide.

    Bose brings with him almost 12 years of rich experience from his previous stints at JWT, MRM//McCann and Adfactors PR. Over the years, he has been instrumental in conceptualizing and delivering on creative mandates for brands such as AEGON Religare, Reid & Taylor, Zoom TV, Smirnoff, ITC, Taj Luxury, SBI, and Goa Tourism to name a few.

    The 120 Media Collective CEO Roopak Saluja said, “Abinandan joins Jack in the Box Worldwide at a point in our evolution where we need someone of his calibre and experience to take our creative product to the next level as an integrated communications agency for 2020. I’m personally very excited about what he brings to the party. Watch this space for more in the weeks ahead.”

    “In the clutter of digital agencies and integrated solution providers, it is a breathtaking opportunity to be appointed as a curator of a clear vision and a highly energetic creative culture. I am excited to be a part of this idea called Jack in the Box. Also, the talented bunch at JITB, gives me confidence that we can shine through as one of the brightest stars in the beautiful world of advertising,” Bose added.

  • Jack in the Box Worldwide appoints Abinandan Bose as creative director

    Jack in the Box Worldwide appoints Abinandan Bose as creative director

    MUMBAI: Integrated communications agency, Jack in the Box Worldwide, has strengthened its creative offering with the appointment of Abinandan Bose as the creative director. Bose will manage and oversee the copy, design and social media teams, and will report to the soon to be announced president of Jack in the Box Worldwide.

    Bose brings with him almost 12 years of rich experience from his previous stints at JWT, MRM//McCann and Adfactors PR. Over the years, he has been instrumental in conceptualizing and delivering on creative mandates for brands such as AEGON Religare, Reid & Taylor, Zoom TV, Smirnoff, ITC, Taj Luxury, SBI, and Goa Tourism to name a few.

    The 120 Media Collective CEO Roopak Saluja said, “Abinandan joins Jack in the Box Worldwide at a point in our evolution where we need someone of his calibre and experience to take our creative product to the next level as an integrated communications agency for 2020. I’m personally very excited about what he brings to the party. Watch this space for more in the weeks ahead.”

    “In the clutter of digital agencies and integrated solution providers, it is a breathtaking opportunity to be appointed as a curator of a clear vision and a highly energetic creative culture. I am excited to be a part of this idea called Jack in the Box. Also, the talented bunch at JITB, gives me confidence that we can shine through as one of the brightest stars in the beautiful world of advertising,” Bose added.

  • Melanie Torres is GRB Entertainment’s new international sales director

    Melanie Torres is GRB Entertainment’s new international sales director

    MUMBAI: Melanie Torres has been appointed as the new director of GRB Entertainment’s international sales, and will be responsible for profitability and sales growth in Latin America, U.S. Hispanic, CEE, CIS and Spanish-speaking Europe.

    Torres was previously the associate manager of international content distribution at A+E Networks, where she spent four years between the New York and London offices working across Latin America, US Hispanic, US Syndication, Canada, UK, Benelux, CEE and CIS. Torres began her television career at BBC America assisting the head of distribution for Latin America. She is a graduate of Florida State University.

    Liz Levenson has been upped to Vice President, Acquisitions & Sales. She has been with GRB Entertainment for 3 years and was previously in a Director role. Levenson handles worldwide acquisitions for the international division and is responsible for sales in Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

    “Melanie’s experience and global connections will help GRB move to the next level. Liz Levenson has contributed a lot to GRB both, in sales and strategic acquisitions during her three years,” GRB Entertainment SVP international distribution Michael Lolato.

  • Melanie Torres is GRB Entertainment’s new international sales director

    Melanie Torres is GRB Entertainment’s new international sales director

    MUMBAI: Melanie Torres has been appointed as the new director of GRB Entertainment’s international sales, and will be responsible for profitability and sales growth in Latin America, U.S. Hispanic, CEE, CIS and Spanish-speaking Europe.

    Torres was previously the associate manager of international content distribution at A+E Networks, where she spent four years between the New York and London offices working across Latin America, US Hispanic, US Syndication, Canada, UK, Benelux, CEE and CIS. Torres began her television career at BBC America assisting the head of distribution for Latin America. She is a graduate of Florida State University.

    Liz Levenson has been upped to Vice President, Acquisitions & Sales. She has been with GRB Entertainment for 3 years and was previously in a Director role. Levenson handles worldwide acquisitions for the international division and is responsible for sales in Africa, Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

    “Melanie’s experience and global connections will help GRB move to the next level. Liz Levenson has contributed a lot to GRB both, in sales and strategic acquisitions during her three years,” GRB Entertainment SVP international distribution Michael Lolato.

  • Arjuna Gaur joins Leo Burnett as ECD

    Arjuna Gaur joins Leo Burnett as ECD

    MUMBAI: Leo Burnett India has brought on board Arjuna Gaur as the executive creative director. In his new mandate, Gaur will lead the creative function of the North operations.

    To be based in New Delhi, Gaur will report to Leo Burnett south Asia CCO RajDeepak Das.

    Gaur joins the agency from M&C Saatchi Kuala Lumpur. He has 10 years of experience, including stints at Grey and BBDO India, where he worked with RajDeepak.

    Speaking about his move, Gaur said, “Most people I met prior to joining Leo Burnett, spoke with great authority about the future of advertising and how their respective agencies were going to define it. Raj, on the other hand, spoke very fast, and threw a million ideas at me. A million very good ideas.”

    Gaur is a passionate and energetic creative professional, with several award-winning campaigns to his name. He has worked across categories and brands, his most well-known work being the ‘I Feel Up’ campaign for 7UP, Quaker Oats’ ‘Make India Heart Healthy’ and ‘Art By The People’ for GE India among many others. He has won multiple awards for his campaigns at Spikes Asia, Effies, The One Show and the Kancils in Malaysia.

    Das said, “Gaur is one of those few people who personifies ‘creativity’. We have worked together for 7-8 years at BBDO India, and I love the energy he brings to the table. I love that he is a geek, I love that he understands human behaviour, applies it to his craft, and makes the ad-meet-the-tech-meet-the-idea.”

  • Arjuna Gaur joins Leo Burnett as ECD

    Arjuna Gaur joins Leo Burnett as ECD

    MUMBAI: Leo Burnett India has brought on board Arjuna Gaur as the executive creative director. In his new mandate, Gaur will lead the creative function of the North operations.

    To be based in New Delhi, Gaur will report to Leo Burnett south Asia CCO RajDeepak Das.

    Gaur joins the agency from M&C Saatchi Kuala Lumpur. He has 10 years of experience, including stints at Grey and BBDO India, where he worked with RajDeepak.

    Speaking about his move, Gaur said, “Most people I met prior to joining Leo Burnett, spoke with great authority about the future of advertising and how their respective agencies were going to define it. Raj, on the other hand, spoke very fast, and threw a million ideas at me. A million very good ideas.”

    Gaur is a passionate and energetic creative professional, with several award-winning campaigns to his name. He has worked across categories and brands, his most well-known work being the ‘I Feel Up’ campaign for 7UP, Quaker Oats’ ‘Make India Heart Healthy’ and ‘Art By The People’ for GE India among many others. He has won multiple awards for his campaigns at Spikes Asia, Effies, The One Show and the Kancils in Malaysia.

    Das said, “Gaur is one of those few people who personifies ‘creativity’. We have worked together for 7-8 years at BBDO India, and I love the energy he brings to the table. I love that he is a geek, I love that he understands human behaviour, applies it to his craft, and makes the ad-meet-the-tech-meet-the-idea.”

  • Rajesh Ghatge is new Indigo CEO

    Rajesh Ghatge is new Indigo CEO

    MUMBAI: Rajesh Ghatge has joined as the chief executive officer of the digital agency Indigo Consulting of the Leo Burnett Group to lead the 300-plus employees across Indigo Consulting and Indigo iStrat. Based out of the Mumbai office, he will report to Leo Burnett south Asia CEO South Asia Saurabh Verma.

    Verma said: “We wanted a leader who can create a new curve; Rajesh brings with him the energy, the passion and the drive to create a new destiny for Indigo Consulting. My brief to him is to make us the most respected digital agency in the country, bar none.”

    Ghatge said, “Driving effective consumer engagement on omnipresent digital touch-points is a function of technology, content, analytics and the ability to execute flawlessly in an ‘always on’ mode. Using data and platforms to create impactful and relevant experiences has been my ongoing work. Indigo Consulting, built on a deep foundation of technology has emerged as a leading digital agency.”

    Having begun his career in marketing and sales in the FMCG and Pharma sectors in 1997, Ghatge co-promoted Bates CHI & Sercon (erstwhile Sercon). Under his leadership, the company leveraged technology and digital for activation marketing and demand generation and grew to become a top-ranked agency in India and Singapore. Bates CHI & Sercon also gathered prestigious laurels such as the ‘Best Brand Promotion Agency’ (ET), the B2B Marketing Award (London) and DMA (Asia and India).

    Ghatge has extensive knowledge and experience in brand activation, digital and retail marketing, web and app-enabled products and services and the training domain. He led award-winning campaigns for large brands like P&G, Colgate, Oracle, Nokia, Dell and Castrol. An alumnus of the Institute of Rural Management in Anand, he has an MBA degree.