Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy

PVR INOX appoints Saurabh Bhambri as SVP and Business Head – Media & Advertising

Saurabh Bhambri began his career as a business development executive at NIIT Technologies, and then he was elevated to business development manager. Then, he joined Times Internet as an account manager and was elevated to regional head. Then, he joined Paytm Ads as general manager.

Saurabh Bhambri previously led Paytm Ads as associate vice president.

Hero Realty appoints Karan Kumar as CMO

On joining Hero Realty, Karan Kumar said, "It is a privilege to be in a position to contribute to Hero Realty's vision of creating contemporary, innovative, and sustainable homes that resonate with modern aspirations while fostering health, harmony, and community partnerships, aligned with our Chairman's vision."

Previously, Karan Kumar served as the first CMO for DLF Residential.

Ustad Zakir Hussain — Rest in Rhythm

Zakir Hussain’s passing is personal. That he was a musical genius who owned rhythm and time, was synonymous with the instrument and had won multiple awards including six Grammys, everyone knows, writes Mangalam Maloo. (Image Source: Moneycontrol)

Ustad Zakir Hussain’s passing is personal. The musical genius — who was a master of his craft, synonymous with the tabla, and the winner of multiple awards including six Grammys — was more than his accolades. He also was also humble, humorous and respectful to everyone around him.

Arvind Ltd appoints Gurpreet Singh Bhatia as CEO & President of Advanced Materials Division

Gurpreet Singh Bhatia also gained international exposure during his tenure with Shell, where he honed his expertise in global energy markets and operational strategies, stated the company in a statement.

Gurpreet Singh Bhatia has held senior leadership roles, including MD & CEO of Livguard Energy, where he drove business growth, innovation, and operational excellence, and vice president – B2B at Castrol India, managing key business portfolios and strategic partnerships.

InspiRAYtion 17 – Will the biggest agency network be the best?

"So, who are the pirates in the biz? The ones for whom Advertising still matters. Brand building still matters. Sales and results and effective creative that persuades matters," writes adman Rayomand J Patell. (Image Source: Unsplash)

“In 2025 it’s increasingly going to be the little ‘piranhas’ that make the biggest creative impact,” writes ad man Rayomand J Patell in this week’s InspiRAYtion.

When Cherry Chaplin made a brand blossom

The ad, part of a three-film campaign released in 1984, went on to gain recognition at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. (Stills from the campaign)

With the legendary Charlie Chaplin’s death anniversary coming up on December 25, Storyboard18 looks at how the iconic star inspired a brilliant campaign.

EssenceMediacom’s Global CEO Nick Lawson steps down

Nick Lawson began his career at MediaCom as CEO of the UK region and was elevated to the position of worldwide COO.

As the former global CEO of EssenceMediacom, he led 120 offices across 96 markets, and was responsible for driving the networks business development, marketing and product offers.