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  • RD&X Network onboards Ashish Bhasin as co-founder & chairman

    RD&X Network onboards Ashish Bhasin as co-founder & chairman

    MUMBAI: Global advertising & marketing transformation startup RD&X Network has appointed  Ashish Bhasin as co-founder & chairman. The former CEO APAC of Dentsu, Bhasin is an advertising and media veteran with over 34 years of industry experience which includes 24 successful agency acquisitions, management of 10,000+ people, and over $4 billion of ad spends in the APAC region.

    Founded by Rajiv Dingra, former CEO of WATConsult, RD&X Network is headquartered in Dubai and has technology teams based in Bangalore & Mumbai catering to a global market with special focus on USA, Middle East, and APAC regions.

    Speaking on this occasion, Bhasin said, “MadTech, a combination of MarTech and AdTech, is clearly the future of our industry as digital spends cross 60 per cent globally, reaching over a trillion dollars by 2027. Rajiv and the RD&X Network team have developed a unique AI-based platform that will enable direct clients, clients wanting to in-house, as well as digital, and advertising agencies. With one of the finest technology teams, a committed founder with experience and drive like Rajiv, RD&X Network has the potential to become the first India-Out, platform based global advertising and marketing startup. The opportunity to mentor and guide this process attracted me to join the RD&X Network. It is also my first entrepreneurial venture as a co-founder and I am delighted to partner with Rajiv.”

    Praising Bhasin’s accolades and experience, RD&X Network CEO founder Rajiv Dingra said, “Ashish is an advertising and media legend, who brings with him the unique experience and wisdom of scaling the digital advertising business, both organically and inorganically, across several markets, regions, and with diverse entrepreneurs. We have worked together in the past when WATConsult joined Dentsu, and I have witnessed his amazing zeal and drive first-hand as a leader always seeking to build the future of advertising by inspiring his team. We are extremely excited to have him onboard as our co-founder & chairman. Together, we intend to create the platform-driven future of the advertising industry as we take this step.”

    RD&X Network recently launched the world’s first Unified Marketing & Advertising Automation Platform, ReBid which uses AI-based algorithms to provide end-to-end unified workflow, data harmonisation and real-time reporting, all in one platform, said the company in its statement.

    It covers over 98 per cent of the relevant global digital ad spends, helping marketers regain control and prepare for a cookieless world, according to the company.

  • Media Mantra strengthens its leadership team; appoints Rahul Mehta as CEO

    Media Mantra strengthens its leadership team; appoints Rahul Mehta as CEO

    MUMBAI: Integrated communications firm Media Mantra strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Rahul Mehta as the chief executive officer of its operations in India. Tasked with the responsibility of driving strategic business growth, Mehta will focus on consolidating and expanding the business across existing and new practice areas, launching new services & providing strategic senior counsel to clients. He will work directly with Media Mantra founding director Udit Pathak.

    With over 22 years of agency and corporate experience, Mehta has served in senior leadership roles for over 15 years including as COO with Kaizzen, senior VP & general manager with Fleishman Hillard and Branch Head with Weber Shandwick. He is also a past winner of the Weber Shandwick Asia Pacific Leadership Award.

    “Media Mantra is currently undergoing a very exciting phase of growth. This year, one of the key focus areas for us was to strengthen our leadership team by adding well-respected professionals like Rahul, who is a proven communications expert with strong expertise in executing innovative and integrated client campaigns,” Media Mantra founding director Udit Pathak said.

    “His vast experience and immense knowledge makes him a perfect fit for overseeing our India operations as part of the growing leadership team. He will provide strategic insights and drive impact and outcomes for our growing list of clients. While working closely with me, he will play a vital role in accelerating collective growth of the organization. As we inch closer to our 10th anniversary this August, Rahul’s appointment is just the beginning of bigger and better things to come in future for the MM family,” he further said.

    “I am excited to join Media Mantra at this exciting juncture, where the agency has laid a strong foundation to enter the next phase of its strong growth journey. Media Mantra has a proven track record of executing award-winning campaigns for clients and I look forward to working alongside Udit to drive a culture of excellence for clients across existing and new service offerings, with a clear focus on delivering communication outcomes that have a measurable impact on business outcomes,” Rahul Mehta said.

    A post-graduate in Advertising and Communications management from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mehta brings expertise in corporate reputation management, brand reputation management, crisis management, social media influencer campaigns, internal communications, public affairs, senior executive training and brand marketing. His area of expertise transcends diverse sectors such as consumer durables, FMCG, auto, B2B, BFSI, healthcare, aviation, travel & tourism, telecom, healthcare, and fashion and lifestyle.

  • Dentsu Creative group India onboards Anu Gulati as executive creative director

    Dentsu Creative group India onboards Anu Gulati as executive creative director

    MUMBAI: Dentsu Creative group India has announced the appointment of Anu Gulati as executive creative director. In her new role, Gulati will work with the group’s key talents to further drive and strengthen the network’s creative capabilities, thereby enhancing the client’s market growth. She will be based out of the network’s Delhi office and will report into dentsu Creative group India group chief creative officer Ajay Gahlaut.

    Gulati brings with her over 15 years of experience in the industry. Earlier, she has held creative leadership positions at agencies like Ogilvy & Mather and DDB Mudra. In her previous roles, she has worked with brands like 7Up, McDonald’s, Sprite, KFC, Pizza Hut, Indian Tourism, UNICEF and WWF, to name a few. Additionally, she has also been pursuing her love for writing as a scriptwriter. Gulati has been a part of several award-winning campaigns that have bagged multiple national and international wins at the much-coveted Cannes, Kyoorius, One Show, Abbys, and D&AD.

    Speaking on the appointment, Ajay Gahlaut said, “Anu Gulati is a rare creative person with an uncanny talent for creating interesting and engaging advertising that is also very effective in the marketplace. Exceptional talent, the mental stamina for extreme hard work and an obsessive desire to create a stellar piece of work on every brief, make Anu a valued member of any creative team. We are thrilled to welcome Anu on board; and look forward to seeing her weave her particular brand of magic into our brands.”

    Anu Gulati added, “Unlike the usual setups, dentsu provides a unique and integrated environment. With the kind of talent and intent this place is brimming with, I am confident that these teams can do wonders not just for the network but for the advertising industry at large.”

  • Clensta appoints Ankit Gaur as the new CGO & Strategy Officer

    Clensta appoints Ankit Gaur as the new CGO & Strategy Officer

    Mumbai: Home and personal care startup Clensta on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ankit Gaur as their chief growth and strategy officer.

    As Clensta gears up to expand its portfolio and offerings, Gaur will be spearheading brand and performance marketing, communication, sales & growth functions for the brand.

    With deep expertise in spearheading disruptive innovation, Gaur brings to the table an innate knack for understanding consumer behaviour. In his role, Ankit will be expected to deliver transformational growth in establishing Clensta as the undisputed market leader in home and personal care segment.

    An alumnus of the prestigious SP Jain School of Global Management, Gaur comes with an extensive experience of 13 years in the industry, and has worked across different industries and verticals throughout his career. Prior to joining Clensta, Gaur was at the helm of the direct-to-consumer (D2C) business at Livpure. He has also held various senior leadership positions with organisations such as CuroCarte, Ashok Leyland, Wal-Mart India, Big Bazaar India and Wonderchef.

    In his previous stint as an entrepreneur, Ankit piloted the launch of his startup, EthnicRoom, an omnichannel ethnic fashion startup, and successfully raised series-A funding for the brand. His expertise as an entrepreneur will be instrumental in strengthening Clensta’s brand positioning across the country.

    “We are delighted to have Ankit on board as our chief growth and strategy officer and would like to welcome him to the Clensta family,” said Clensta founder and CEO Puneet Gupta. “Clensta was incorporated in 2016 with a vision to provide affordable and effective cleaning solutions to the world while also ensuring our planet’s commitment by contributing towards reducing pollution and waste. As we complete six years in business and progress towards the next leg of our journey, we are aiming to expand our presence across markets and enhance our product portfolio to include a more comprehensive set of offerings. Ankit, with his extensive experience across different sectors and industry, is a welcome addition to the team and would play a significant role in catapulting the company to newer heights.”

    “I am honoured to have been appointed as the chief growth and strategy officer at Clensta,” said Ankit Gaur. “I have been closely following the developments at Clensta and am impressed with what the brand has achieved in such a short span of time. The ecosystem of sustainable consumption and production that Clensta is trying to build is truly commendable and closely mirrors my personal ethos. I am excited about the new role and look forward to establishing Clensta as one of the most sought-after brands in the D2C space.”

  • Ramesh Mishra joins Sarrva Productions Studio as head – special projects

    Ramesh Mishra joins Sarrva Productions Studio as head – special projects

    Mumbai: Philanthropist and Maharashtra trade union secretary Ramesh Mishra joins Sarrva Productions Studio as head of special projects. He will be responsible for leading a separate team on content creation and the strategic co-alignment for implementing systems with the government.

    Mishra is Maharashtra’s secretary of the National Trade Union. Indian National Trade Union Congress is a national trade union in India. It was founded on 3 May 1947 by Late Vallabhbhai Patel and is affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation.

    Mishra has graduated in Mumbai from Shri Chinai College of Commerce and Economics. With over 30 years of experience, Ramesh has managed a lot of portfolios under him. He is the vice president of Uttar Bhartiya Cell – Maharashtra Congress and Uttar Bhartiya Kamgar Karamchari Mahasangh.

    “I am excited to share the news that I am starting my new corporate experience with Sarrva Studio,” said Ramesh Mishra.

    “His values and commitment resonate with the organisational vision and mission,” said Sarrva Productions Studio CEO Dr Kaushik Izardar.

  • India TV elevates Amit Sinha as president – strategy & research

    India TV elevates Amit Sinha as president – strategy & research

    Mumbai: India TV has elevated Amit Sinha as president of strategy and research. He has been associated with the company since January 2021.

    Sinha has 17 years of experience in providing insight-led (quantitative and qualitative) inputs that has informed brands, content, promo communications, marketing, scheduling, planning, off-air business and sales strategy.

    Earlier, he has had stints at TV Today Network, SITV and Total TV. Sinha is an alumnus of MICA, Ahmedabad.

  • Global wellness brand, VAHDAM India appoints Sneha Beriwal as chief marketing officer.

    Global wellness brand, VAHDAM India appoints Sneha Beriwal as chief marketing officer.

    MUMBAI: Global wellness brand, Vahdam India has appointed Sneha Beriwal as its chief marketing officer to shape, drive, and execute its marketing strategy, the company announced in a statement.

    Beriwal will be leading the entire marketing function at Vahdam India globally & will report to the founder/CEO Bala Sarda.

    He brings in over 17 years of experience. Before Vahdam, she worked at Aditya Birla Group for five years where she started as AVP – marketing at Aditya Birla Payments Bank, and then became the head – brand & campaigns at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail– Pantaloons, before serving as joint vice-president, marketing at Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company in 2022.

    She has also worked across diverse consumer goods companies that include Nestle, Dabur, Westmill Foods and Novartis.

    “I’m very excited to welcome Sneha to our team. She has joined Vahdham at an exciting time of growth and brings a tremendous amount of marketing expertise with her. As chief marketing officer, she will be leveraging her capacity for storytelling and brand building to help the company usher in the next level of growth,” said Sarda.

    “I am excited to partner in Bala Sarda’s vision of building a Global brand from India. Vahdam has all the ingredients ready for creating a very unique and compelling brand. The vision, the product and the ambition to create something global is a combination that’s unique to Vahdam, and that is what has excited me to join Vahdam. I want to use my experience in brand building, storytelling and focusing on the customer and contribute to this growing purpose led organization,” said Beriwal.

    Vahdam India was founded in 2015 by Bala Sarda with a mission to build a home-grown Indian brand for the world. According to the company, it has raised over Rs 290 crore in funding from marquee funds like IIFL, Sixth Sense Ventures, Fireside Ventures & more.

  • Dipika Kaura joins Network18 as editor, standards & practices

    Dipika Kaura joins Network18 as editor, standards & practices

    Mumbai: Dipika Kaura has joined Network18 Group as editor, standards and practices. She has worked with the network earlier as well in several different capacities.

    She was executive editor and head of the desk at CNN-News18 before she left the group in 2020. She was also the founder member of CNN-News18 in 2005 and its sister channel CNBCTV18 many years before that.

    Kaura will be closely working with both input and output teams at CNN-News18.

    “She will work towards raising the editorial standards of the news channel, which has occupied the leadership position in the English TV news genre for the past few weeks,” said the statement. “With her wide newsroom exposure and experience, Kaura will add to the editorial gravitas of the channel. All reporters’ enterprise stories will be vetted by her before they go on air.”

  • Prasar Bharati’s DG M K Agarwal gets additional charge as CEO

    Prasar Bharati’s DG M K Agarwal gets additional charge as CEO

    Mumbai: The minister of information and broadcasting Anurag Thakur has approved an additional charge as CEO to Prasar Bharati’s Director General (DG) Mayank Kumar Agarwal. 

    He was previously associated with Doordarshan and Doordarshan News at the public broadcaster.

    Shashi Shekhar Vempati has departed from the public broadcaster. Agarwal’s appointment is effective till the joining of a regular incumbent to the post of CEO or until further orders. 

  • Shoppers Stop names Sandeep Jabbal as customer care associate and CDTIO

    Shoppers Stop names Sandeep Jabbal as customer care associate and CDTIO

    Mumbai: Shoppers Stop has announced Sandeep Jabbal as customer care associate and chief digital transformation and information officer (CDTIO) with effect from 23 May 2022, according to a company statement.

    He will be responsible for providing strong leadership and support in digital transformation initiatives led by the brand.

    Jabbal has more than 18 years of extensive experience in developing IT strategies and designing & delivering the IT roadmap for large organisations with a focus on digital transformation for enhancing customer experience. Jabbal’s expertise lies in Strategic IT Leadership, IT Operations, Program Management and Digital Transformation.

    Prior to joining Shoppers Stop, Jabbal has served as vice-president-IT at Jubilant Foodworks and as Head of IT at Marks & Spencer Reliance India. He has also worked as a project manager with Birlasoft and has delivered large IT projects in diversified domains including FMCG, retail, finance and manufacturing, in his earlier stint.

    An alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, he also holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute Of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur.

    Speaking on the appointment, Shoppers Stop managing director and chief executive officer Venu Nair said, “Digitalisation is reinventing businesses and capturing unique competitive advantages. Today, digital transformation is not an option; it is necessary to escape the comfort zone, reinvent and compete in this world overrun by technological advances. We need to offer best in class experience for our customers and stakeholders.”

    “Technology plays a critical role in driving business and building brand authority. With digital strategy as our core focus and its importance for our organisation, we are confident that Sandeep Jabbal is the right fit in helping us achieve this transformation,” he further said.

    Sandeep Jabbal added, “I am honoured to join Shoppers Stop at this exciting stage in their digital transformation journey. The brand has truly evolved with the changing consumer dynamics! The retail industry is gearing up with hi-tech advancements and Shoppers Stop is leading the change with its distinct offerings and consumer-friendly digital platforms. I am happy to be a part of this glorious journey and looking forward to working with the stellar team.”