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  • Rose Audio Visuals launches Connect Nxt branded content division

    Rose Audio Visuals launches Connect Nxt branded content division

    MUMBAI: It’s jumping in to get a piece of the golden opportunity of branded content. Goldie Behl’s — Rose Audio Visuals has announced the launch of Connect Nxt, a dedicated branded content division designed to craft meaningful brand narratives as audiences increasingly move away from traditional advertising.

    The new division will focus on three key pillars: story-driven content that prioritises emotional resonance; end-to-end execution leveraging Rose Audio Visuals’ production and distribution networks; and an innovation-focused approach that champions new tools and formats for richer storytelling experiences.

    Connect Nxt will be led by Megha Desai, who brings over 25 years of experience in IP and content creation from companies including Chernin Asia Media Digital, Bling Entertainment and Fountainhead Mktg.

    “We are living in a world where content is in high demand and attention in short supply. As brands, it is important to reach the consumer where they already are – in the world of stories. That’s what we aim to do with Connect Nxt,” said Desai.

    Advising Connect Nxt on the creative front is Arvind Menon, former executive creative director at BBH India, whose work includes brands such as Mercedes Benz, HDFC Ergo and CaratLane.

    “Today’s audiences are smarter and harder to impress. Our goal with Connect Nxt is to push creative boundaries while ensuring that every story we tell adds value to both the audience and the brand,” Menon commented.

    Rose Audio Visuals founder Goldie Behl: “With Connect Nxt, we’re blending entertainment with brand narratives in a way that feels organic and immersive because, in the end, people don’t just buy products, they buy into stories.”

    Rose Audio Visuals continues to expand its portfolio with initiatives including RosePod, an audio storytelling studio, and Rose Kanakavalli, its Telugu market debut.

  • BBH India elevates Priya Gurnani & Arvind Menon as executive creative directors

    BBH India elevates Priya Gurnani & Arvind Menon as executive creative directors

    Mumbai: BBH India, a Publicis Groupe agency announced the elevation of Priya Gurnani & Arvind Menon as executive creative directors. Priya and Arvind have been senior creative directors and will continue to report to BBH India’s chief creative officer & CEO, Russell Barrett.

    With over 15 years of experience, Priya specialises in building creative communication that is at the intersection of brands, culture and consumer behaviour. In the past, she has worked with Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, McCann Worldwide and has created culture-defining work for brands like Stayfree, Yatra.com, Heineken, Kingfisher Ultra, Amstel and Zee5. Most recently, she conceptualised and wrote the lyrics to a rap song for the entertainment channel – Zing’s Apni Vibe Apni Tribe campaign. In 2009, she was amongst the winners of the Cannes Young Lions.

    Armed with 13 years of experience, Arvind also led the creative team at Publicis Emil as a senior creative director. With diverse experience, including a stint at a media agency, Arvind specialises in building medium-agnostic integrated campaigns. In the past, he has worked on brands like Mercedes, Frooti, Axe, Burger King, Aditya Birla Capital, Heinz, TRESemmé, Surf and Taj Mahal Tea. Arvind’s work has been awarded locally and internationally at forums including Kyoorius, AMES and Campaign Asia Digital Crest. He has represented India as a student at Cannes, and a young competitor at Spikes.

    BBH India CCO & CEO Russell Barrett said, “It’s always great to welcome brilliant talent to key leadership positions, but it’s even better when that talent is promoted from within.”

    Priya is a highly talented creative leader with a sharp and curious mind, great maturity and a clear vision for the kind of work both she and BBH want to produce. She has already proved an invaluable contributor by leading the PWW Bangalore creative team in the past.”

    “Arvind is an amazing new age creative thinker who led the creative mandate on Emil before joining the BBH team. He comes with rich knowledge of the digital and creative tech landscape and is the perfect fit for BBH’s Modern India’s Fame Factory philosophy,” he continued.

    “Both Priya and Arvind are “Good and Nice” and I’m convinced they will add significantly to BBH’s creative output. The creative leadership at BBH India is now fully in place and set to take the next giant leap forward,” Barett added.

    Priya Gurnani added, “I am looking forward to embodying and enjoying this new role. BBH has always been a place where ‘Outstanding is the norm’, and that applies to the work we do and the culture we have. As I continue my journey at BBH, I hope to zag for years to come.”

    Arvind Menon added, “I’m equal parts honoured, excited and terrified. BBH has an undeniably rich culture of creative excellence. And I know it’s only work that can help climb up to those rarefied heights. So I’m just going to focus on that.”