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  • Publicis Worldwide India onboards Oindrila Roy as managing director

    Publicis Worldwide India onboards Oindrila Roy as managing director

    Mumbai: Publicis Groupe has announced the appointment of Oindrila Roy as managing director at Publicis Worldwide, India. She will report to L&K Saatchi & Saatchi and Publicis Worldwide India CEO Paritosh Srivastava.

    A staunch proponent of using the power of data to arrive at communications solutions for business growth, Roy will work towards fostering rapid growth and benchmarking Publicis Worldwide as the agency of choice for brands and the industry, the agency said in a statement.

    Additionally, the appointment aims to dial up Publicis Worldwide India’s offerings and spectrum of expertise in the marketplace, with technology, experience, and data-fuelled creative solutions. Part of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Worldwide India works with clients such as Citibank, Zee, Heineken, Linen Club, Times Television Network, Enamor, HDFC Mutual Funds, and Kalpataru, among others.

    Over the past 20 years, Roy has held senior positions across organisations including JWT, Leo Burnett, Edelweiss, and Essence (Group M), where she worked across multiple industries such as BFSI, FMCG, beauty, e-commerce, ed-tech, and a whole host of direct-to-consumer brands.

    Paritosh Srivastava said, “Publicis Worldwide is the flagship agency network for the Groupe and India is a very critical market. Finding the right leader for PWW was quite a task. Oindrila is just the right person for the role for many reasons. She is that rare breed who has solid traditional brand management experience along with a keen sense of where the future lies.”

    He added, “Oindrila has a rich and varied exposure to creative agencies, media and data, which our wonderful brands and clients can benefit from. Having worked in the Groupe before, she is familiar with the philosophy of “Power of One” and the magic it can create for our client partners.”

  • Dabur’s Amit Burman steps down as chairman, to continue as a non-executive director

    Dabur’s Amit Burman steps down as chairman, to continue as a non-executive director

    MUMBAI: Amit Burman has resigned as the chairman of FMCG major Dabur India. Burman shall continue to be the non-executive director of the company, Dabur India announced in a regulatory filing. The company has accepted the resignation of Amit Burman from the post of chairman of the board of directors with effect from 10 August 2022.

    The board has also affirmed the appointment of Mohit Burman, who is currently the non-executive vice chairman, as the non-executive chairman of the board for five years with effect from 11 August. 

    Apart from this, Saket Burman has been appointed as the non-executive vice-Chairman of the board of directors for five years.

    Burman started his career at Dabur’s Industrial Engineering Department where he was responsible for the induction of machinery, method improvements, manpower reduction and improving product packaging. He took on the responsibilities as the CEO of Dabur Foods in 1999 and forayed into the processed foods business with a range of ethnic cooking pastes & chutneys and packaged fruit juices.

    Burman stepped down as the CEO of Dabur Foods when the company was merged into Dabur India in July 2007. He was then appointed the vice chairman of Dabur India. He took charge as the chairman of Dabur India in 2019. He is credited for Dabur India’s foray into the processed foods business with the setting up of Dabur Foods Ltd. He is also responsible for driving all business strategy, development and communications at Dabur Foods.

    An alumnus of the University of Cambridge, he also holds M.Sc degree in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University, USA and a B.Sc. degree in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA.

  • Langoor ropes in Ferzad Variyava as chief creative officer

    Langoor ropes in Ferzad Variyava as chief creative officer

    MUMBAI: Digital marketing agency, Langoor has appointed Ferzad Variyava as its chief creative officer. Variyava will drive brand strategy and creative thinking upstream, and help synergise big brand creativity with technology, data and Web 3.0 as part of the digital marketing transformation process.

    Langoor CEO Venugopal Ganganna said, “We are super excited to have Ferzad join us to drive brand strategy and creative thinking. Ferzad’s role as the chief creative officer will enhance our products by augmenting creative value for our clients by using cross-cultural skills of digital engineering and experience immersion. Ferzad will help us create Meta and Web 3.0 deliverables for our clients by leveraging the combined strength of our in-house technology capabilities and a growing roster of live case-studies.”

    “The marketing tapestry has changed now more than ever,” said Ferzad Variyava, talking about his appointment. “Digital marketing experiences today demand marketing enablement through tech, data, meta and so much more. What excites me about Langoor is that they are geared to deliver on digital marketing transformation many steps ahead of the curve. With several live metaverse and Web 3.0 projects, combined with clients and partners spread across continents, Langoor isn’t just another digital agency. I look forward to working with Venu and the Langoor team to provide our customers with all that they would need to prosper and carve a niche for themselves in the ever-changing digital market.”

    In his last role, Variyava was responsible for the creative delivery & brand strategy of key brands in FCB Interface Communications. With over 22 years of mainline experience at some of the biggest network agencies in the country, his cross-category experience is reflected in the portfolio of work he has done on automobile, real estate, luxury, FMCG and e-commerce brands (having worked on brands like Twitter, Lodha, Volkswagen, Mahindra, Snapdeal, Nestle, to name a few).

    Going into the second half of 2022, Langoor has aggressive plans of building a global presence and is in several conversations with clients to deliver enterprise, consumer and Web 3.0 experiences, said the agency in a statement. It also recently announced its partnership with Logicserve Digital to form an independent integrated digital marketing and transformation platform.

    Commenting on the plans, Ganganna added: “It’s an exciting time for brands to add Web 3.0 & Meta experiences into their digital marketing mix and we couldn’t be happier to be the frontrunners in enabling this digital marketing transformation through our tech, data and creative service capabilities. Ferzad’s appointment comes at a time when we are looking to build scale, and deliver export projects while sitting here in India.”

  • Kenan Thompson to host the 74th Emmy Awards on 12 September

    Kenan Thompson to host the 74th Emmy Awards on 12 September

    Mumbai: US broadcaster NBC & the Television Academy have announced that actor, comedian, and producer Kenan Thompson will host the 74th Emmy Awards.

    The three-hour, coast-to-coast live telecast of the event from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles is scheduled for 12 September 2022 on NBC. It will also be streamed live for the first time on Peacock.

    Thompson commented, “Being a part of this incredible evening where we honour the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC—my longtime network family—makes it even more special. Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favourite shows.”

    NBCUniversal television and streaming executive VP live events Jen Neal said, “Kenan is well-regarded as one of the funniest, likeable, and accomplished performers of the last two decades, and his tenure on Saturday Night Live speaks for itself. We know he’ll bring an excitement and professionalism to the Emmy Awards that a show of this stature deserves.”

    Thompson is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live. As the longest-running cast member of the late-night series, he will begin his 20th season this year.

  • Pallaw Kumar joins prestigious Indian Express Group

    Pallaw Kumar joins prestigious Indian Express Group

    Mumbai: The Indian Express Group has appointed Pallaw Kumar in a key role in the online division. In his new role, Pallaw will primarily be responsible for special projects, brand solutions, and strategic partnerships for the group’s bouquet of online brands.

    Graduated in International Business & Marketing, Pallaw brings with him 11 years of rich experience in brand & marketing management of leading electronic & print media brands.

    Known for his in-depth research, detailed analysis and perfect planning, Pallaw is an expert in strategic campaigning. He has conceived and developed 360° campaigns and content strategies for the brands such as ZEE News, Outlook, Amar Ujala, UNICEF, etc.

    Prior to joining The Indian Express, he has been associated with Outlook Group as Assistant Vice President – Brand & Marketing. The national campaigns, ‘Outlook Poshan 2.0’ and ‘Outlook Speakout’ were particularly commendable during his tenure.

    During his tenure at ZEE Media, the success of the brand campaign, ‘Aaj Aapne ZEE News Dekha Kya?’ led ZEE News becoming No.1 National News Channel. In his numerous brand campaigns, ‘ZEE News Ab Desh Ke Kone Kone Tak’ and ‘Yes To India’ are particularly noteworthy. Abby Award winning campaign ‘The Misunderstood Scoreboard’, held simultaneously in India and Pakistan, set new benchmarks in outdoor innovations. He has also been instrumental in launching several national and regional channels of Zee Media Group. Pallaw has also been part of the Abby Award winning brand campaign ‘Beti Hi Bachayegi’ during his stint at ‘Amar Ujala’.

  • Home Credit India announces leadership appointment; Ashish Tiwari named chief marketing officer

    Home Credit India announces leadership appointment; Ashish Tiwari named chief marketing officer

    Mumbai: Home Credit India has announced the appointment of Ashish Tiwari as its chief marketing officer (CMO). This decision was made with the continued focus on omnichannel marketing, led by a digital-first approach.

    Ashish brings over two decades of rich experience across various sectors, He has been practising brand marketing, digital transformation, technology and data analytics.

    Prior to this, he was the chief marketing and digital officer of Generali India, where he was in charge of the company’s brand engagement, PR, and digital.

    As a brand communication and product/consumer marketing specialist, Ashish’s diverse industry experience includes stints with Hero Cycles where he led digital transformation across the Hero Group.

    With a specialisation in digital and social media from IIM Bangalore, Ashish has worked with some prominent brands, including HCL, Jubilant Group, and Vodafone.

    Welcoming Ashish, Home Credit India chief executive officer Ondrej Kubik said, “We are delighted to have a dynamic leader like Ashish joining Home Credit India. With business objectives and consumer marketing being redrawn, Ashish, having successfully led digital transformation projects, with rich marketing and diverse industry experience, makes him the right choice for fulfilling Home Credit India’s new approach. I welcome him again and with him onboard, I am sure we will be able to redefine the Home Credit brand and connect with consumers in the endeavour to fulfil aspirations.”

    Speaking about his recent appointment with Home Credit India, Ashish said, “I am very excited to explore and experience yet another new and vibrant industry—consumer finance. In the post-Covid world, consumer lending is undergoing a lot of influx with new-age digital lending modes shaping up. Having served over 14 million borrowers, Home Credit India has been doing a remarkable job of enabling credit penetration and financial inclusion in the country. As Home Credit focuses on digital transformation and explores new ways to connect the brand with new evolving consumers, I am honoured to join its journey and look forward to contributing to its renewed growth and success.”

  • Rohit Gupta moves on from Sony Pictures Networks

    Rohit Gupta moves on from Sony Pictures Networks

    Mumbai: Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) advisor Rohit Gupta has made the decision to leave the organisation entirely. Gupta has worked for SPN since 2002.

    Indiantelevision.com received confirmation of the news from a Sony Picture Networks source.

    In July 2021, he assumed the advisory role and advised senior management on industry trends and developments. He was working closely with the CEO on various industry issues.

    Gupta was previously in charge of SPN’s revenue streams from sales and international business.

    He previously held key leadership positions with Xerox.

  • Integrated marketing agency Grapes to handle social media duties for JBL

    Integrated marketing agency Grapes to handle social media duties for JBL

    Mumbai: JBL, an American-based audio electronics company owned by HARMAN, has chosen Grapes, a New Delhi-based integrated marketing agency, as its social media partner. The agency won the mandate following a multi-agency pitch.

    As per the mandate, Grapes will be responsible for the JBL’s social media strategy, planning, and execution. The agency will look after content creation and ORM, respectively, for the company.

    Speaking on the development, JBL, HARMAN India head of digital marketing Akhil Sethi said, “We are excited to partner with Grapes to further strengthen our social media efforts for JBL in India. The agency perfectly aligns with our vision, and we are confident that the collaboration will bring about a unified end result. Our campaign objective lies in creating clear communication that will help us connect with customers across demographics. We are looking forward to establishing a powerful brand narrative for JBL through Grapes in the months to come.”

    Commenting on the mandate win, Grapes CEO & co-founder Shradha Agarwal said, “We’re ecstatic to be associated with JBL India as their digital partners. The brand has a legacy of 75 years built on its unmatched sound quality and we are determined to strengthen JBL’s presence further with value-driven engagement, to make it the most preferred audio brand amongst the growing audience base.  With social media at the epicentre of our lives, we are keen on taking the brand’s social presence to the next level. While we will continue to leverage the key pillars of the brand like Mute the World, Dare to Listen, the Quantum gaming series, etc., we will be focusing on further enhancing the headphones vertical. We are also keen on tapping into the large sound and music-loving demographic in the country to build a unique community for the brand. The agency will create innovative campaigns for the brand to establish a strong line of connection with the audience, all aimed at enhancing the recall value of the brand.

  • HOUM Technology signs Concept PR as its communication partner

    HOUM Technology signs Concept PR as its communication partner

    New Delhi: Tech start-up HOUM Technology has handed over its communication mandate to Concept PR. The PR mandate for Houm Technology includes strategic communications and crisis management.

    Houm is a category-creating global consumer internet product at the convergence of web3.0, private communication and data monetization. It lets each consumer build and own a private place (digital home) on the internet—with a personal domain—that no other person, system or bot (including Houm Technology) can access; enabling the creation of a completely decentralised ecosystem.

    Speaking about the collaboration, HOUM Technology CEO said, “Concept PR was the only agency who could show what Houm should do from a marketing perspective. Their Technology & Startups team impressed us with their belief in our Web 3.0 Product and the understanding of the tech industry at large. I look forward to this partnership and the journey ahead.”

  • Catamaran announces leadership rejig: names M.D. Ranganath as chairman & Deepak Padaki as president

    Catamaran announces leadership rejig: names M.D. Ranganath as chairman & Deepak Padaki as president

    MUMBAI: Bangalore-headquartered investment firm, Catamaran has announced the appointment of M.D. Ranganath as its chairman. As a president of the firm for the last three years, Ranganath was instrumental in creating a strong foundation for growth of the firm’s investments and their performance.

    Catamaran also announced the appointment of Deepak Padaki as its president. He will be responsible for driving the firm’s investment management strategy in its mission to nurture ideas from entrepreneurs into impactful business outcomes. Padaki has 30 years of experience in the global IT services and software product industry, having played various roles in strategy, M&A, venture funding and risk management.

    “I am delighted on the appointment of Ranganath as chairman. He has helped the firm grow faster and emerge stronger as a key player in the market over the last few years”, said founder and chairman emeritus N.R. Narayana Murthy. “I am also very pleased to welcome Deepak. Catamaran will benefit from his experience and leadership as it prepares to scale in this next phase of its journey”, he added.

    Catamaran Ventures is a venture capital fund set up by Infosys Technologies Ltd founder and chairman N.R. Narayana Murthy that focuses on investments in early stage and growth start-up companies. The company serves clients in India.