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  • Ameer Ismail signs off after 28 years at Lintas Live: PR titan to chase new-age dreams

    Ameer Ismail signs off after 28 years at Lintas Live: PR titan to chase new-age dreams

    MUMBAI – After nearly three decades of steering one of India’s most respected PR engines, president of Lintas Live, Ameer Ismail, has officially called time on his storied stint at MullenLowe Lintas group.

    Ismail, a name long synonymous with the rise and reinvention of Lintas Live (formerly LinOpinion), is stepping down to pursue “new opportunities” in the ever-evolving world of communications, hinting at an AI-infused future that has him excited and energised.

    “I’ve had a dream run,” said Ismail. “The future of PR is exhilarating—AI is opening up an entirely new canvas. My next move will build on the deep experience I’ve gathered across disciplines.”

    Joining Lintas in 1996, Ismail became one of India’s longest-serving PR heads. Over the years, he transformed the agency from a traditional public relations outfit into a digital-first, integrated comms powerhouse—fusing media strategy, influencer engagement, crisis comms, and creative storytelling into award-winning campaigns
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    His leadership earned client trust across sectors, with marquee names like Tata Starbucks, Etihad Airways, Hyatt, Budweiser, Sony Pictures Networks India, and Visit Victoria turning to Lintas Live for cutting-edge comms.

    Ismail held multiple senior roles within the group—across dCell, Advent, and Lintertainment—before spearheading the Golin joint venture and joining its global leadership in 2014. By 2018, he was also chief growth officer at PointNine Lintas, all while continuing to captain the PR business.

    With over 500 brands and countless C-suite leaders under his strategic wing, Ismail’s counsel became industry gold. He’s served on advisory boards and juries for Sabre, Abby, and Fulcrum, and was feted by CMO Asia in 2011 for his contribution to corporate comms.

    While he readies for his next act, Lintas Live, backed by a robust client roster and mentored leadership, remains in steady hands. Ismail will stay on in the short term to ensure a smooth transition.

    A committed mentor and academic, he continues to lecture at top comms schools including Symbiosis, XIC, and Scranton University, and serves on the Score advisory council.

    As Ameer Ismail bows out, the Indian PR world salutes a leader who didn’t just follow trends—he wrote the playbook.

  • Yezdi makes a bold comeback with #NotForSaintHearted campaign

    Yezdi makes a bold comeback with #NotForSaintHearted campaign

    Mumbai: Classic Legends Pvt Ltd, the Indian company that re-introduces iconic marquee motorcycle brands in the market has launched its cult brand Yezdi with a film titled #NotForSaintHearted, that unveils its daring positioning. The campaign is live across the brand’s online platforms. 

    Conceived by digital-first creative agency Lintas Live, the campaign is based on the insight that the motorcycle brand was more than just a motorcycle – it was a ‘state of mind, a way of life’- a ride reserved for the not-so-saint-hearted.  

    Speaking on the campaign idea, Lintas Live creative head Sarvesh Raikar said, “Rebuilding this fearless and fun-loving brand was quite a journey, it’s like picking up a Shakespearean classic and rewriting the narrative for today. Especially because we decided not to dwell too much into the past imagery, but to recreate the timeless Yezdi state-of-mind. The goal was to reflect the mindset of Yezdi Mad-Men who seek out challenges and adventures and strive to achieve them in a way that pushes them to challenge their limits.”

    Yezdi’s campaign not only talks about the launch but also displays its young, unorthodox, spontaneous and rebellious attitude. The campaign film produced by Milestone Films and directed by Razneesh (Razy Ghai) displays character elements emphasising the sense of adventure and encourages one to embark on challenges that are off-limits.

    The marquee motorcycle is back in three new avatars – all borrowing hugely from its wild past.  

    “Yezdi has transcended many dimensions to offer meaningful and distinctive stories to motorcycling enthusiasts,” said Classic Legends co-founder Anupam Thareja. “All motorcycles run on roads, but the Yezdi runs in the blood, and I have always wanted to go after rekindling that feeling. Our campaign showcases an attitude that gives a youthful heart a sense of direction, allowing it to test its limits with ‘Yezdi, #NotForSaintHearted’.”