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  • Jaydeep Savant to lead BC Web Wise data analytics

    Jaydeep Savant to lead BC Web Wise data analytics

    NEW DELHI: Full-service digital agency BC Web Wise has appointed Jaydeep Savant as director – strategy and innovation to lead digital analytics and oversee expansion of the agency’s service portfolio to support key technology trends. He will be based in Mumbai and report to founder MD Chaaya Baradhwaaj.

    The appointment enables BC Web Wise to leverage data as a strategic asset for implementing customer-centric strategies and help clients maximize the RoI of online spends.

    Baradhwaaj said, “We are focused on building a practice capable of defining the business impact of digital campaigns across client sectors and categories. I’m pleased to have discovered a nuanced professional such as Jaydeep who brings a unique mix of strategic, technical and business experience that will be instrumental as we leverage analytics capabilities for our client portfolio.”

    With over 15 years of experience, Jaydeep was responsible for digital strategy at Times of Money Ltd. Previously, Jaydeep held key positions in the technology and product innovation teams at TCS, TravelGuru, Harbinger Systems, Linga Interactive, and Satyam Computers.

    BC Web Wise is known for its strategic brand solutions and world-class creatives with a presence in Mumbai and Delhi.

  • Jaydeep Savant to lead BC Web Wise data analytics

    Jaydeep Savant to lead BC Web Wise data analytics

    NEW DELHI: Full-service digital agency BC Web Wise has appointed Jaydeep Savant as director – strategy and innovation to lead digital analytics and oversee expansion of the agency’s service portfolio to support key technology trends. He will be based in Mumbai and report to founder MD Chaaya Baradhwaaj.

    The appointment enables BC Web Wise to leverage data as a strategic asset for implementing customer-centric strategies and help clients maximize the RoI of online spends.

    Baradhwaaj said, “We are focused on building a practice capable of defining the business impact of digital campaigns across client sectors and categories. I’m pleased to have discovered a nuanced professional such as Jaydeep who brings a unique mix of strategic, technical and business experience that will be instrumental as we leverage analytics capabilities for our client portfolio.”

    With over 15 years of experience, Jaydeep was responsible for digital strategy at Times of Money Ltd. Previously, Jaydeep held key positions in the technology and product innovation teams at TCS, TravelGuru, Harbinger Systems, Linga Interactive, and Satyam Computers.

    BC Web Wise is known for its strategic brand solutions and world-class creatives with a presence in Mumbai and Delhi.

  • ‘Travelguru’ receives a $15 million capital commitment

    ‘Travelguru’ receives a $15 million capital commitment

    MUMBAI:Travelguru, India’s online travel portal, has announced that it has received a fresh infusion of capital commitment to the tune of $15 million from Battery Ventures and Sequoia Capital India.

    The second round of funding will help in building retail initiatives to support online growth. In the past one year, Travelguru has gained access to more than 72,000 hotels worldwide and alliances with 500 airlines globally, asserts an official release.

    Travelguru claims that the number of customers who it for their air, hotel stay and vacation needs is currently pegged at 70,000 customers a month. With a slew of promotional and strategic initiatives planned in the months ahead, the user base of Travelguru is set to grow by over 30 per cent month on month.

    Commenting on the investment, Travelguru CEO and founder Ashwin Damera said, “Our focus on delivering superior consumer experience through cutting edge technology, breadth of product offerings and best value travel deals has yielded great results to all our stakeholders. The second round of funding from Battery Ventures and Sequoia Capital reaffirms the growing confidence in Travelguru’s team and leadership position in the Indian travel and tourism industry.”

    Battery Ventures general partner Mark Sherman added, “We are very happy to announce our first major investment in the consumer internet space in India with Travelguru. In a short span of time, Ashwin and his team have established a distinct identity for Travelguru in the online travel space in India.”

    “We expect them to lead the market with solid industry relationships, continued product innovations, and high quality customer experiences,” he further said.

    Sequoia Capital India managing director KP Balaraj said, “We are delighted that US based Battery Ventures has chosen to join in on the second round of funding for Travelguru. The growing consumer base and the leadership status of being the largest hotel consolidator in the Indian online travel market highlights the unique position of Travelguru.