Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy

Motilal Oswal Group’s Raamdeo Agrawal: Goodwill takes 25 years to build, but takes 25 minutes to destroy

EGF, and NLU will collaborate on various projects to analyze and discuss contemporary issues of public concern, and their legal implications and dialogue to exchange information contributing to the advancement of the gaming and technology sector.(Representative Image: Shoeib Abolhassani via Unsplash)

At the launch of ’10X your business’ written by JumboKing Foods MD Dheeraj Gupta, we caught up with Gupta and Motilal Oswal Group’s Raamdeo Agarwal to talk about collaborative growth and the power of franchising.

Five ad jingles by the exemplary musician AR Rahman

AR Rahman – the recipient of the esteemed Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, is perhaps one of the very few Indian music directors who with his Carnatic, Hindustani classical and Western influence has garnered admiration, love and support all over the world. (Image source: Stills from the ads)

These nostalgic ad jingles reflect the musician’s signature style and remind us once again that ARR is indeed a champion when it comes to music.

Gozoop Group bags Tim Hortons’ digital mandate: New Biz Move

The integrated marketing group is responsible for developing creative communication and design aesthetics for the brand across digital platforms. With a customer first approach, the group will also monitor and manage the online presence and reputation of Tim Hortons. (Representatuive Image: Danny Ouimet via Unsplash)

The independent marketing group’s responsibility would include building brand presence and creating a distinct brand positioning of the Canadian multinational coffeehouse and restaurant chain.

Mastercard announces appointment of Gautam Aggarwal as Division President, South Asia & Country Corporate Officer, India

Gautam joined Mastercard in 2014, bringing with him more than a decade of experience across technology, sales and business development, product management, strategy, and M&A. Since then, he has held several leadership roles across the company, in both the United States and Asia Pacific region. Most recently, from 2019-2022, he served as Regional Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific, spearheading Mastercard’s $1 billion+ technology investments in key markets including India, Australia, China, Japan and Southeast Asia

Aggarwal will oversee all of Mastercard’s activities across South Asia and India, including product management, engagements with customers and regulators, marketing and more.

Media Mavens: The industry needs to start addressing the pay gap, says Monaz Todywalla of PHD India

"Media agencies have been adept at offering women opportunities based on their meritocracy and intelligence. As an ecosystem, it levels the playing field for individuals regardless of their gender," says Monaz Todywalla

Todywalla talks about the changing role of leadership, the millennial workforce, the gender pay gap, and the trends to look out for.

Reliance Consumer Products inks joint venture with Sosyo Hajoori Beverages

Sosyo, boasts a loyal customer base in Gujarat, is a heritage Indian brand with around 100 years of legacy in carbonated soft drinks (CSD) and juices. Currently, the operations are looked after by Abbas Hajoori and his son Aliasgar Hajoori. The brands in the company’s portfolio include Sosyo, Kashmira, Lemee, Ginlim, Runner, Opener, Hajoori Soda and S’eau. (Still from the ad)

Recently, Reliance Consumer Products also added beverage brand Campa and packaged consumer products brand Independence to its product portfolio.

Godrej CMO Ashwin Moorthy on Cinthol’s new ad, changing portrayals of women and more

While the portrayal of women has evolved in Cinthol advertising, the stress on the skin protection, health benefits and doctor recommendations continue to remain the same. (Stills from the ad)

Ashwin Moorthy, chief marketing officer – India, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), admits that consumers have changed in the Tamil Nadu market and they don’t relate to the old beauty propositions alone.

AnyMind Group’s Rubeena Singh: Legacy brands will be forced to have D2C strategy in 2023

"The India tech stack offers a very compelling advantage which is driving the hyper growth of digital transactions in India. All legacy brands will be forced to have a direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategy and will ride on this wave of digital and influencer marketing driven commerce," says Singh. (Image courtesy: Rubeena Singh)

Rubeena Singh talks about her new mandate at AnyMind, cross-pollination of ideas between Indian and the MENA markets and key trends that will dominate 2023.