Tag: Martech

  • Anil Pandit steps up as managing partner – data strategy and partnerships at Publicis Media

    Anil Pandit steps up as managing partner – data strategy and partnerships at Publicis Media

    MUMBAI: Publicis Media has named Anil K Pandit as managing partner – data strategy and partnerships, cementing his rise as a key voice in India’s data-driven advertising evolution. The promotion marks a strategic pivot for the group as it sharpens focus on ethical innovation, data privacy, and future-ready partnerships.

    Pandit, who previously served as EVP – programmatic, data and tech for India, now leads efforts to align data transformation with privacy-safe alliances and responsible advertising frameworks. “The future revolves around connected data and collaboration, with trust at the core,” Pandit said, announcing the move.

    With over two decades of experience across Omnicom, MicroAd, People Interactive, and India Today, Pandit has built a formidable reputation as a programmatic pioneer and data governance advocate. He is also a regular voice in academia and policy, serving as guest faculty at IIM Bangalore, IMT Ghaziabad, and member of the MMA AI Advisory Council and IAB Tech Lab working groups.

    His appointment signals Publicis Media’s deepening investment in data infrastructure at a time when privacy, interoperability and AI-readiness are redefining the media and martech playbook.

  • Ad-tech upstart AdzPressway presses in new co-founder to fuel global expansion

    Ad-tech upstart AdzPressway presses in new co-founder to fuel global expansion

    MUMBAI: New Delhi-based AdzPressway, a fast-growing martech outfit with global ambitions, has elevated marketing whizz Vasudha Kalia to co-founder status in a move designed to turbocharge the company’s expansion plans.

    Kalia, who has experience in brand strategy and digital transformation, has been instrumental in crafting marketing strategies that boost brand visibility and customer engagement. Her promotion signals AdzPressway’s determination to beef up its performance marketing, data intelligence and audience targeting capabilities.

    “AdzPressway is at the forefront of redefining digital advertising and I am thrilled to take on this role as co-founder,” stated Kalia. “Together, we will drive impactful strategies, unlock new growth avenues and deliver value-driven solutions for brands navigating the digital ecosystem.”

    AdzPressway, founder & CEO Simran Khandelwal was equally effusive about the appointment: “Vasudha’s leadership and strategic acumen make her an invaluable addition to AdzPressway’s growth journey. As we continue to scale, her expertise will be instrumental in shaping the company’s future.”

    The company, which specialises in connecting advertisers with publishers across various categories, already boasts a footprint spanning the GCC, MENA, India, UK, US and Brazil. With its leadership ranks now bolstered, AdzPressway is poised to press the accelerator on its already impressive growth trajectory.

    Industry watchers reckon the firm’s commitment to delivering measurable results for brand partners could help it carve out a larger slice of the increasingly crowded ad-tech pie. The company’s focus on what it calls “approved promotional methods” suggests it aims to sidestep the dodgy practices that have occasionally tarnished the sector’s reputation.

  • AiVanta expands to Dubai, bringing AI-powered personalised video tech

    AiVanta expands to Dubai, bringing AI-powered personalised video tech

    MUMBAI: Mumbai-based MarTech disruptor, AiVanta is setting up shop in the UAE, bringing its AI-powered personalised video solutions to the region’s top BFSI, healthcare, and telecom enterprises. If you thought customer engagement was already high-tech, think again—because AiVanta is here to redefine how brands connect with their audiences.

    Founded in 2023 by Karan Ahuja, Rupak Shah, Rajesh Grover, and Rajat Tyagi, AiVanta has built a reputation for delivering hyper-personalised, multilingual video experiences that feel less like marketing and more like a one-on-one conversation. With seamless integration into CRMs, marketing automation tools, and CPaaS platforms, AiVanta enables businesses to scale customer communication effortlessly while keeping it engaging, relevant, and conversion-driven.

    The UAE is racing ahead with digital transformation, making it the perfect launchpad for AiVanta’s next big leap. The company has already made waves in the region, securing partnerships with BFSI giant Al-Wathba and one of Dubai’s largest healthcare chains, Aster Healthcare. Clearly, the demand for personalised, AI-driven communication is growing—and AiVanta is delivering.

    “We are excited to bring AiVanta to Dubai, a city known for embracing innovation and fostering global business excellence,” said Ahuja. “This expansion allows us to collaborate with companies in a dynamic market and demonstrate how AI-powered videos can transform customer engagement. Since we are building in India but building for the world, Dubai was our natural extension from India. Plus, its multi-ethnicity allows us to expand our multilingual offerings that we built in India.”

    With hyper-personalised videos, AiVanta is helping brands create customer interactions that actually matter.

    Banks? They use AiVanta to send customers tailored financial insights.

     Insurance companies? They personalise policy updates.

    Healthcare providers? They educate patients with easy-to-digest video explainers.

    Telecom giants? They enhance customer experiences with dynamic, interactive content.

    It’s not just about flashy AI—it’s about making communication feel human, even when it’s digital.

    AiVanta’s UAE move is backed by an impressive client roster, including ICICI Bank, Bajaj Allianz, Canara-HSBC, Tata Mutual Funds, Ajax Engineering, and Aster Healthcare. With its cutting-edge technology and a proven track record, the company is well-positioned to support the UAE’s digital transformation goals—and redefine how businesses engage, retain, and delight customers worldwide.

  • WebEngage & SGA PR partner to lead global discourse on retention marketing

    WebEngage & SGA PR partner to lead global discourse on retention marketing

    Mumbai: WebEngage has partnered with SGA PR to drive global conversations on retention marketing. This collaboration signifies SGA PR’s expansion into the rapidly growing MarTech space and enhances its portfolio in the B2B SaaS ecosystem.

    WebEngage delivers innovative retention marketing solutions, helping over 800 global brands, including IKEA, Unilever, Walmart, Myntra, and Airtel Africa, improve customer engagement and marketing ROI. The platform unifies data, automates campaigns, and offers AI-driven personalization, serving diverse industries like retail, BFSI, fintech, healthcare, and more.

    Through this partnership, SGA PR will craft strategic communication narratives to help WebEngage cement its leadership in retention marketing, particularly in the APAC and MENA regions. With expertise in new-age communication, SGA PR will build WebEngage’s brand credibility through innovative ideas and storytelling.

    WebEngage’s chief growth officer, Ankur Gattani expressed, “Customer Engagement and Retention have become more important than ever as brands move towards sustainable, profitable growth. In our mission to tie together high-quality user retention with enduring businesses and make this a mainstream conversation, we are happy to have a partner who understands new-age communications and brings agility and proactivity in their approach.”

    SGA PR partner & joint CEO, Rahul Jain added, “We are excited to join forces with WebEngage that is building and driving the narrative for retention marketing and customer data platform (CDP) in the APAC and MENA region. Our program’s aim will be to establish strong brand credibility through innovative ideas and storytelling to establish the MarTech as the ‘partner of choice’ for retention marketing.”

    This partnership further strengthens SGA PR’s MarTech portfolio, complementing its existing clientele across BFSI, fintech, B2B SaaS, and more.

  • DashLoc appoints Ashish Tiwari as co-founder & CSO for global expansion

    DashLoc appoints Ashish Tiwari as co-founder & CSO for global expansion

    Mumbai:  DashLoc, a leading hyperlocal MarTech discovery platform in India, appoints Ashish Tiwari as co-founder and chief strategy officer (CSO), focusing on Product and Partnerships. This move marks a new phase of global expansion for DashLoc, with Ashish leading the charge.

    Ashish, an IIT Kharagpur graduate, brings extensive entrepreneurial experience, having founded and scaled three startups, including Hair Originals, which gained national attention on SharkTank India. After successfully securing funding, his recent startup Hair Forever was acquired in July 2024, solidifying his reputation in the industry. He has also held leadership roles at CISCO, AIG, and unicorn startup Droom.

    Ashish has mentored DashLoc’s partnership and product teams for the past year, contributing to the platform’s growth. As CSO, he will drive product strategy and build strong partnerships to enhance DashLoc’s offerings.

    DashLoc’s co-founder & CSO, Ashish Tiwari commented, “I am thrilled to officially join DashLoc at such a pivotal time. Having been involved in mentoring the team over the past year, I have seen firsthand the immense potential of our platform. I look forward to working closely with the visionary CEO Sumit Singh our tech maverick Gaurav, and the entire DashLoc family to drive our mission of revolutionising hyperlocal discovery.”

    DashLoc’s CEO, Sumit Singh, “We are delighted to welcome Ashish onboard as Co-Founder and CSO. His entrepreneurial experience, coupled with his strategic acumen, will be invaluable as we continue to scale our operations and innovate within the MarTech space. With Ashish on board, we certainly foresee an accelerated growth pace, gearing up to dominate the industry in India and across the globe.”

    With Ashish’s leadership, DashLoc aims to accelerate its growth and dominate the hyperlocal MarTech industry.

  • MIS 2024: Leveraging a Customer – Centric Martech Stack

    MIS 2024: Leveraging a Customer – Centric Martech Stack

    Mumbai: Media Investment Summit 2024 is a dynamic platform that aimed to bring together minds from the Brand, Media, Advertising, Digital & TV fraternity to explore the ever-evolving landscape of Content, Adtech, Martech, Metaverse and Web 3.0, the evolution of traditional media planning and buying, data and privacy infringement and ROI on advertising.

    The day – long affair is to make sure to tantalize the thoughts of those looking for answers to myriad topics under the Branding, Advertising, TV, Digital media planning and buying roof.

    The panel for this session was moderated by Fractal Ink CEO Tanay Kumar. The panelists were Future Generali India Life Insurance Co. Ltd. CMO  Geetanjali Chugh Kothari, Pepperfry VP – Marketing & Growth Mahip Dwivedi, Schneider Electric director – Global Strategic Marketing Ankesh Kumar, Dangal Play head  Akshat Singhal and Vserv co-founder & CEO Dippak Khurana.

    Kumar posed the question on the various aspects of utilizing marketing technology (Martech) tools and strategies to the panelists. To which Kothari said, “There are essentially two aspects to consider. Firstly, many areas have become hygiene, especially when it comes to customer data. Secondly, when evaluating the tools to include in your entire CapEx.”

    Dwivedi underscored the customer-centric approach to Martech utilization. He said, To fully utilize Martech, the focus should be on serving the customer, not just selling to them. Using the term “sell” implies bombarding customers with irrelevant messages, which isn’t effective.”

    Kumar shared insights into the global utilization of in-house tools for efficient asset management and campaign execution. He reiterated, “We utilize a variety of in-house tools globally to control assets, release them, and manage various campaigns efficiently.”

    Singhal highlighted the role of Martech in content personalization, communication, and analytics. He said, “From personalizing content to sending communications, we rely on marketing tools to engage, gather analytics, send notifications, and craft personalized emails. So marketers help that way a lot.”

    Khurana said that, “Any marketer who is taking decisions buy or build, there are 2 areas they try to take decisions on. One is they have an objective of user growth and second is they have an objective of user retention.”

    The session concluded as panelists navigated the complexities of the digital landscape, leveraging Martech tools effectively will be essential for staying ahead of the curve and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

  • MIS 2024: The Evolution of Advertising: Ever – Changing Trends in Television Space

    MIS 2024: The Evolution of Advertising: Ever – Changing Trends in Television Space

    Mumbai: Media Investment Summit 2024 is a dynamic platform that aimed to bring together minds from the Brand, Media, Advertising, Digital & TV fraternity to explore the ever-evolving landscape of Content, Adtech, Martech, Metaverse and Web 3.0, the evolution of traditional media planning and buying, data and privacy infringement and ROI on advertising.

    The day – long affair is to make sure to tantalize the thoughts of those looking for answers to myriad topics under the Branding, Advertising, TV, Digital media planning and buying roof.

    The panel was moderated by Indian Television.com Group founder, chairman & editor in chief  Anil Wanvari along with the panelists Polycab head digital marketing Tanushree Jain, SYSKA Group head marketing Amit Sethiya, Laboratories Ltd. India AVP Media Raghavendra Katte and Shemaroo Entertainment, Sandeep Gupta

    The session provided an overview of the ever-changing trends in the evolution of television advertising, with a keen focus on potential disruptions, emerging technologies, and the industry’s strategic response to future challenges.

    Jain emphasized the imperative for television to embrace more technology and content that resonates with consumers’ preferences. She said, “With digital offering targeted and measurable last-mile conversion, television needs to incorporate more technology and content that resonates with consumers’ preferences.”

    Sethiya highlighted the brand’s significant presence built through television advertising over the past decade. His insights underscored the enduring value and impact of television as a medium for brand building and reaching diverse audiences.

    Katte delved into the marketer’s dilemma, emphasizing the importance of targeted approaches in advertising. He told, “The marketer has a choice, they can either participate in ad avoidance by being part of inventory without detailed targeting, or they can opt for targeted approaches where their information is actively sought out.”

    Gupta shed light on the evolving strategies of content providers and creators in television. He said, “Content providers and creators in television are exploring ways to monetize their content more effectively, adapting to changes in the industry.”

    Overall, as the industry continues to evolve, embracing technology, targeted approaches, and innovative content strategies will be crucial for brands and content creators alike to thrive in an ever-changing landscape.

  • Performics India elevates Gautam Surath as its chief operating officer

    Performics India elevates Gautam Surath as its chief operating officer

    Mumbai: Performics India, part of Publicis Groupe India has announced the elevation of Gautam Surath as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective from January 1, 2024. In his new position, Surath will provide strategic direction and oversight to all domestic large client portfolio, spanning across BFSI, CPG, Telco, Travel& Hospitality, Gaming and New-Age Startup industry verticals. In addition, he will integrate Performics’s rich expertise on digital media, e-commerce and SEO with new-age beyond media capabilities such as MarTech, Data, AI and Performance creatives to help our clients maximise value from their digital investments. In this new role, Surath will report to Lalatendu Das, Performics India CEO.

    Surath has been with Publicis Groupe for over 20 years, working across, China, Southeast Asia and India. Surath has demonstrated an impressive track record in serving clients across media, ecommerce, data, analytics and technology. Prior to the current role, Surath led BFSI and CPG verticals for Performics India as its Managing Partner.

    Performics is a leading provider of digital, performance marketing, e-commerce, digital creative and MarTech solutions in India. Performics India has been on a strong growth trajectory, clocking double digit revenue CAGR consistently over last 4 years. Further, 2023 has been a seminal year for Performics with multiple award wins at reputed platforms such as DRUM, Effies, MMA Smarties and Emvies. Performics India’s decision to appoint Surath as COO is a strategic move aligned to the company’s overarching vision of being the ‘pre-eminent full-stack digital marketing Agency in India.’ His proficiency in cross-disciplinary functions, along with his proven leadership capabilities, positions him as a key enabler in realising Performics India’s aforesaid vision.

    Das said, “I am extremely pleased to have Gautam as our Chief Operating Officer at Performics India. Gautam brings rich digital experience at the intersection of digital Branding, eCommerce and Performance media. Our clients are looking for full-stack digital solutions, including rich media, SEO, digital creatives, data and AI, to drive specific outcomes.

    Leveraging his holistic understanding on media, data, analytics and eCommerce, Gautam will provide consultative support to our clients in their growth journey. Further, as Chief Operating Officer, Gautam is poised to contribute significantly to Performics India’s continued success and growth trajectory. On behalf of the entire team at Performics India, I congratulate Gautam on this well-deserved promotion and look forward to our continued collaboration.”

    Speaking about the new opportunity, Surath said “These are exciting times at Performics India. We are now well into our journey of creating expertise within our key industry verticals CPG, BFSI/Fintech, OTT and Telecom. We continue to strive to grow our clients market share through a blend of strategic, technological, and product-oriented solutions. In a world where consumers engage with more and more platforms, our 1800 performance marketing experts, who undergo continuous certification on these platforms bring a distinctive advantage to our clients. I look forward to being part of Performics India’s growth journey and the opportunity to shape it.”

  • AdGlobal360 welcomes The BlueBeans to its fast growing family

    AdGlobal360 welcomes The BlueBeans to its fast growing family

    Mumbai: Adglobal360, a MarTech service provider, has announced strategic alliance with The BlueBeans (and The Blue Digit), with a vision of powering its tech & data solutions with creative human strategies.

    The alliance comes after five years of successful working relationships between the two companies on clients like Rivigo, DTDC, etc., aiming to deliver high-quality digital customer experience services for its clients and consumers. After careful consideration by both companies, the relationship is now cemented to  produce a more comprehensive environment for the teams to bring dynamic growth for client partners. The alliance will benefit both Adglobal360 and The BlueBeans (with The BlueDigit) as they work towards setting innovative archetypes in the marketing technology industry.

    Commenting on the partnership, Adglobal360 founder & CEO Rakesh Yadav said, “We are excited about adding The BlueBeans to our family, as it would humanize AGL’s digital offerings and provide our clients robust, tech-driven, and functional marketing strategies that help generate higher ROIs. With BlueBeans, we will be able to expand our expertise to serve a much wider set of clients, offering cutting edge MarTech tools and services to a segment that remains untouched.”

    The BlueBeans co-founder Nikita Burman added, “We are delighted to collaborate with Adglobal360 to expand our portfolio in multiple industry sectors. The partnership offers us and our people an opportunity to learn, grow  and leverage our strengths in the industry with technology at its forefront. We believe that this integration will add higher value for our clients together.”

    The strategic alliance between Adglobal360 and The BlueBeans adds to AGL’s vision of accelerating its footprint in the Indian market. With the collaboration, the two companies will become leaders in creative and specialized martech solutions, offering a diverse spectrum of clients with result-oriented digital strategies that drive results. Headquartered in Gurugram, AdGlobal360 presently has 8 branches across the globe with a diverse strength of 1000 plus employees. AGL joined the coveted Hakuhodo International Family in 2020.

  • Never underestimate the significance of creativity – Gaurav Kaushik

    Never underestimate the significance of creativity – Gaurav Kaushik

    Mumbai: Currently, consumer-driven marketing campaigns take further escalation by different paths of automation and creativity. No more exceptions are using only organic strategy to build a brand successfully. Possibly the peculiar campaigning is the epitome of the right blend of marketing mix. Marketing and Technology become two vital sides of the same coin, brands dynamics have changed after Covid 19, and Brands trying to be more focused and accessible to target audiences with MarTech agencies. These agencies have become key solutions to address KPIs in recent years.

    Gaurav Kaushik is an entrepreneur and visionary serving as the founder and CEO of Technians, a marketing and technology Agency. With a career spanning nearly a decade, Gaurav has consistently demonstrated his expertise in guiding businesses toward digital success with positive perceptions of brand building. He is a passionate marketer, a tech enthusiast, a go-getter, a wildlife enthusiast, and a dedicated mentor, exhibiting a unique blend of qualities that sets him apart in the corporate landscape.

    Under Gaurav’s adept leadership, Technians has flourished into a hub of creativity and performance, dedicated to helping brands such as HPE, Hitachi, Philips, OYORooms, Housing, TataMetaliks, JindalRealty, Faces Canada, Marvel Tea, Ananda, Campus, Vivo, Limeroad, Shein, Tresmode, Maruti Suzuki, Apollo, Max Healthcare, Canara HSBC OBC life, ICICI Bank, Carrier, tell their stories through innovative digital marketing and technology solutions.

    As a marketer, he has received numerous accolades over the last many years including Martech Conclave & Awards’23 by Transformance, Excellence in MarTech Strategy: Firmenich, Best Sales Enablement Strategy: Jindal Realty, Outstanding Use of Marketing Automation: Tresmode, MarTech Leader of the Year: Technicians, MarTech CEO Award: Gaurav Kaushik. He has achieved recognition for his leadership throughout his career. Here Indiantelevision.com exclusively interacted with Gaurav Kaushik about his vision and entrepreneurial journey. Gaurav Kaushik is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of guiding businesses towards digital success.

    Here are excerpts

    On Journey of Technians

    Technians, a leading MarTech agency, emerged with a vision to redefine the landscape of digital marketing and technology solutions. Fuelled by a passion for innovation, the agency excels in brand innovation, leveraging market research, proven strategies, and cutting-edge design to transform businesses. With over 800 B2B clients, including Tata and Hitachi, and 1200+ B2C clients like OYO and Max Healthcare, Technians has earned recognition through numerous awards, showcasing its commitment to delivering impactful digital solutions.

    At the core of Technians’ success is its dedication to user experience and storytelling. The agency crafts seamless digital experiences, ensuring every interaction is memorable. Through its comprehensive range of services, including integrated marketing and digital solutions, Technians stands as a trusted partner in the dynamic digital landscape, consistently achieving excellence and setting brands apart in the crowded online marketplace.

    On differentiated USP of the Technians

    Establishing meaningful connections within the field, seeking mentorship, and engaging in communities can provide invaluable knowledge and open doors to opportunities. Furthermore, never underestimate the significance of creativity. In marketing, the ability to generate fresh ideas and think innovatively is paramount. Nurturing your creative instincts can be the key to standing out in this dynamic field, where originality often leads to success.

    On Segmentation of the services

    Within a MarTech agency, segmenting services into agencies, studios, and technology provides a strategic benefit. Agencies are responsible for client strategy and coordination, while studios are responsible for creative execution and technology is responsible for designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions. This division improves the MarTech agency’s capacity to meet a wide range of client requirements by assuring specialised experience in each subject and offering comprehensive, creative marketing technology solutions.

    On Content Management System and client’s expectations on the pitching campaign

    Although a content management system (CMS) is extensive in handling many content issues, some clients may believe that it is only designed for brand campaigns. It’s important to note, however, that a CMS isn’t only for brand campaigns; it’s a versatile tool for managing content kinds across blogs, websites, e-commerce, internal systems, and more. Client education on the CMS’s enormous potential helps to erase any stigma and demonstrates its applicability beyond marketing campaigns.

    On transformational campaigning of FMCG and luxury brands

    Marketing for FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) and premium firms during times of upheaval requires a sophisticated strategy. FMCG places a premium on accessibility, value, and convenience, frequently leveraging social media, influencers, and personalized content. Luxury brands, on the other hand, emphasis exclusivity, narrative, and emotional connections via high-quality images, experiential marketing, and crafted brand experiences. Understanding the unique consumer behaviours and ambitions in each industry is critical for developing bespoke marketing plans that engage with their intended audiences in the midst of these dramatic transformations.

    On ethical campaigning and regulations

    Yes, a volunteer regulator may play an important role in guaranteeing ethical advertising and marketing campaigns. While legislative frameworks exist, a volunteer regulator offers an extra degree of monitoring, promoting industry adherence to ethical norms. This authority may set norms, monitor adherence to ethical practices, provide direction to businesses, and create a venue for resolving ethical problems, creating better responsibility and confidence in the advertising sector.

    On target audience

    Because we serve a diverse clientele, our goal for the next few years is centered on technical innovation and diversity. We want to employ new technology to build solutions that are accessible, user-friendly, and suited to specific requirements. Our vision includes a dedication to continual improvement, flexibility to changing trends, and a focus on improving user experiences.

    On demographics and ROI of the Campaign

    Setting defined KPIs that are linked with goals, using data analytics to monitor success against those targets, and modifying tactics based on real-time insights are all necessary for growing campaigns across varied populations.

    On existing cut-throat competition in creative agencies

    The artistic and creative digital services business is extremely competitive, with constant innovation and shifting trends. Due to the quick rate of technology improvements, changing customer preferences, and the continual need to offer innovative and entertaining content, cutthroat competition is common. To distinguish out in this intensely competitive world, staying ahead needs ongoing creativity, agility, and tireless pursuit of delivering outstanding value to clients.

    On upcoming plans for Technians

    Technians is extending its services and technological capabilities. To properly position our agency, we prioritise breakthrough technology solutions, client-centricity, thought leadership, brand uniqueness, and deliberate market development.