Prime Minister Modi has helped position India at the top, says Rajat Abbi of Schneider Electric

Rajat Abbi, vice-president, global marketing, and chief marketing officer, Schneider Electric stated, "One should be very focused and not crib. Every person has similar kinds of opportunities and therefore, one needs to be a positive person. Be it in your personal or professional space, life will throw you many challenges."

The Prime Minister is thinking big, acting big and always coming up with new ideas all the time,” says Rajat Abbi, vice-president, global marketing, and chief marketing officer, Greater India, Schneider Electric. The best thing about Modi is that he’s always challenging himself and his team and his peers to think big and act in a different way, he adds.

News has credibility to drive conversations that seed the development agenda: Ajay Dang, UltraTech Cement

"Be interested in what you're doing. Burnout happens when there is drudgery. If you're interested in what you do, then even if you are working hard, it doesn't become a drudgery or lead to burnout," stated Ajay Dang, President and Head of Marketing, UltraTech Cement.

In an exclusive interview with Storyboard18, Ajay Dang, President and Head – Marketing at UltraTech Cement, shares the company’s marketing approach and plans for the Election Season.

Getting into details of one’s work is critical: Prasanth Naidu, moneyview

Prasanth Naidu, chief marketing officer, moneyview, stated, "moneyview as an organisation has always been very compliant with all the guidelines that have been set up by the Reserve Bank of India. We definitely have always been pro-consumer and we have always strived to make sure the consumer is never at risk. We adhere to all the guidelines that have been laid out by the RBI or any other regulatory body."

According to Prasanth Naidu, chief marketing officer, moneyview, a loan platform, “It’s important to have a differentiator as one builds a career because it’s something that no one can take away.”

Haleon India’s Bhawna Sikka: 3 out of every 5 Indians suffer from oral health problems

Bhawna Sikka, Category Lead - Oral Healthcare, Haleon India

Bhawna Sikka, Category Lead – Oral Healthcare, Haleon India discusses how Sensodyne’s #BeSensitiveToOralHealth campaign is urging individuals to “Take the First Step,” emphasizing simple daily actions for oral health alongside broader health practices.

Meet L&K Saatchi & Saatchi’s Kartik Smetacek and Rohit Malkani: Find out what the mandate for CCO’s is today

"This is a sore topic with me, to be honest. I could write a whole book on this! The system of pitching in our industry is in dire need of re-evaluation," said Rohit Malkani.

Storyboard18 caught up with the duo to not only understand the mandate for CCO’s today but also get a fair idea of how the agency ecosystem is evolving and how much conversations with marketers have changed these days.

Communication is key to any form of success, says Chandrika Jain, Lenovo India

Chandrika jain, director - marketing, Lenovo India, stated, "I believe communication is key to any form of success, whether at work or at home. How well do you communicate? That goes a long way."

Chandrika Jain, director – marketing, Lenovo India also believes that it is important to be able to cut through all the noise and constantly remind yourself about what you started out to do.

D2M will be the UPI moment for content: Shashi Sinha’s snap take on M&E growth and disruptions

Shashi Sinha, CEO of IPG Mediabrands India, said, "We have leaders who have been with us for years. The culture fosters it. Given half a chance I will promote a person from inside rather than get someone from outside."

Storyboard18 caught up with Shashi Sinha, CEO of IPG Mediabrands India, to get his distilled take on key findings from the FICCI-EY media and entertainment industry report.

National Creators Awards jury member Prasoon Joshi says, there’s an intense connection between India’s govt and youth

An ardent advocate for creative excellence, Prasoon's contributions have won numerous accolades, including Cannes Lions.

“I am very impressed with the Prime Minister. I was there on the stage with him. He is a quick learner. He knows about these people, he’s not someone who’s doing lip-service to the new emerging content creators. There’s so many of them whom he has met personally and spent time with. It is very encouraging to see someone who’s busy with so many things taking time out for something which is emerging and has potential,” Joshi added.

Perfect Corp on beauty tech, supporting women-owned small beauty brands and retailers and more

Through the AI Skin Analysis, consumers can scan their faces, identifying up to 14 skin concerns. This data enables skincare brands to offer personalized product recommendations and tailored skincare routines, effectively addressing individual need. (Image sourced from Perfect Corp website)

Tanuj Mishra, Country Head, Perfect Corp takes us through Perfect Corp’s journey, supporting women-owned small beauty brands and retailers, elevating the beauty tech industry and more.