Tag: Tanya Swetta

  • id8 media solutions wins PR mandate for IHOP India

    id8 media solutions wins PR mandate for IHOP India

    MUMBAI: id8 media solutions has acquired the Public Relations mandate for American Multinational restaurant chain, IHOP. The mandate involves building and implementing strategic launch campaigns, content intelligence and media & influencer engagement.  

    IHOP will be launching its first restaurant in West India at Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel, this new restaurant will serve up the brand’s World-Famous Buttermilk Pancakes, milkshakes, waffles, omelettes and familiar comfort foods. The all-day American diner chain will be launched in Mumbai in association with Bedrock Food Company Pvt Ltd. Established in 2000, Bedrock Food Company Pvt Ltd. has been a pioneer in the Indian FnB arena and the harbinger of brands such as Subway all across India, and Krispy Kreme in North India.

    id8 media solutions CEO & cofounder Tanya Swetta stated, “With a legacy of more than 63 years and approximately 1,750 restaurants globally IHOP has been an expert and frontrunner ruling the F&B space in all things breakfast, any time of day. Introducing international brands in the Indian market has been one of our expertise and to be able to be a part of IHOP’s expansion is a fascinating experience for us.”

    Bedrock Foods Company director Manpreet Gulri said, “Bedrock Food’s stint in North India has been stellar with reputed International brands, we found similar passion and innovation at id8 media solutions. They have a successful track record spanning 20 years, and we are confident that they will manage our brand well and also bring their expertise and innovation to our marketing efforts with their solid and dynamic team of professionals. We look forward to IHOP receiving a warm welcome and spreading happiness in Mumbai!”

  • Weekend Unwind with: Tanya Swetta CEO & co-founder of Id8 Media solutions

    Weekend Unwind with: Tanya Swetta CEO & co-founder of Id8 Media solutions

    Mumbai : In this week’s edition of informal Q&As with industry execs through IndianTelevision.com’s Weekend Unwind series, we have Id8 Media solutions CEO & co-founder Tanya Swetta sharing her musings and nuggets on work and life.

    With a passion for managing brands and the drive to deliver the best branding experiences in the industry, Tanya chalked id8 media solutions into reality in 2001. The groundwork for going global was laid on the East Coast of the US in 2018. Today, the agency is a full-service integrated marketing solution with a brick-and-mortar office headquartered in Mumbai and the first global office in New York. Having launched their agency in The Big Apple, Tanya also won the Indian Achievers’ Award for CEO of the Year recently. ‘Innovative’ & ‘unflappable’ is how she describes herself, even as she believes that there are no shortcuts to success.

    So here goes…

    A book you are currently reading/plan to read

    I am currently listening to this amazing podcast “The power of your subconscious mind” by Weird Humming Bird on Spotify- it’s life-changing! Another book I just finished was the autobiography of Rafael Nadal. I am looking forward to reading about the life of Elon Musk

    Your fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic

    My fitness mantra has always been – a healthy body is a healthy mind. During the pandemic, especially the lockdown, I decided to put my focus back on yoga and meditation, with a strong focus on building core strength. Usually, my exercise routine consists of a mix of yoga, swimming, walking and meditation

    Your comfort food is

    Always chocolate! (Everything in moderation of course)

    When the chips are down a quote/philosophy that keeps you going

    Remember always: Life has its shares of ups and downs, it’s cyclical and always moving. My mantras are

    1. Consistency is key

    2. Practice makes perfect

    3. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel

    4. Just do it!

    5. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

    Your guilty pleasure

    A luxurious completely pampering spa treatment

    When was the last time you tried something new?

    Recently, tried my hand at the sport of skiing, it was exhilarating and amazing

    A life lesson you learnt the hard way

    Never burn bridges

    What gets you excited about life?

    The beauty of our planet earth, accomplishments and achievements, inspirational stories of real-life heroes and so on

    What’s on top of your bucket list?

    A visit to Hawaii

    If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be?

    Be wise, do not give out your trade secrets, always know that there is someone right behind you waiting to take your spot, so be bang on always

    One thing you would most like to change about the world

    How we as human beings treat our fellow living creatures and plants

    An activity that keeps you motivated / charged during tough times –

    Listening to and reading inspirational stories, exercising, spending time with my family and my gal pals

    What lifts your spirits when life gets you down?

    My two daughters and my husband- my soul mate

    Your go-to stress buster

    The movie “Zindagi na milegi dobara”

    Your Mantra for life

    Be kind