Tag: CXO Interview

HMD Global’s Sanmeet Singh Kochhar and Adam Ferguson on reviving Nokia for the consumer of today

Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President - India & MENA at HMD Global and Adam Ferguson, Global Head of Proposition, Partner and Product Marketing at HMD Global

In an exclusive conversation with Storyboard18’s Shibani Gharat, Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, vice president – India & MENA at HMD Global and Adam Ferguson, global head of proposition, partner and product marketing at HMD Global, speak on the love for Nokia brands, its durability, sustainability and long battery lives.

We see our role in the (meats) category as Amul’s role in the milk category: Santosh Hegde, Licious

The ad features The Great Khali in a foodie avatar.

The meat market is expected to become $80-85 Bn by 2024 and is up for disruption by branded players, according to Red Seer. Innovation and technological transformation will be the name of the game. Utilizing technology in the right way to focus on customer delight will be the key to success.

Zupee hires Salman Khan as brand ambassador to go deeper into Real Money Gaming

When an audience member sees a brand ambassador whose values align with those of the game, they are more likely to give it a try. Salman's value sets and popularity will encourage more people to try out these games, especially when they realize that they offer the same values.

Chief marketing officer Gaurav Mehta discusses collaboration and growth in the RMG industry in an exclusive interview with Storyboard18.

From Oscars to Emily In Paris: Vahdam’s global CMO Sneha Beriwal on why the brand is brewing collaborative strategies

Beriwal’s previous stints included the role of a marketing manager for Dabur, head of brand and campaigns at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited and Joint Vice President - Product, Digital and Direct Marketing at Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company.

According to homegrown wellness brand Vahdam’s global chief marketing officer, brand collaborations are a great customer acquisition mechanism and open up new avenues for innovation.

Piaggio Group speeds up its India growth plan

According to Davide Zanolini, executive vice president, marketing and communications at the Piaggio Group (also the chief marketing officer at Piaggio Fast Forward), the big challenge for the segment not only in India but also in other markets is not to look at Vespa as a heritage or a vintage brand, but as the brand of the present times which can add relevance to the needs of the present generation. (Representative Image: Albert Vincent Wu via Unsplash)

Diego Graffi, CMD, Piaggio Vehicles, and Davide Zanolini, (add designation) Piaggio Group talk about the company’s 25 years journey in India and outlook.

The Indian beer market is distinctive due to the preference for strong beers: BrewDog

"We’re thrilled about introducing Punk IPA and Hazy Jane, our flagship beers, in India, but with a twist — they will be made locally. During my recent trip to India, I collaborated with the team to perfect the recipe, and now, we’re confident that the team, equipment, and setup in India can produce these two best-selling beers to the same high standards." - James Watt, CEO, BrewDog

BrewDog CEO James Watt talks about craft beer, the company’s India expansion plans, and challenging the commodity beer market.

Animesh Agarwal (8bit Thug): Gaming has to be immersive and not interruptive

"When a gamer starts his or her career on YouTube by creating content or by playing games, the only thing they are aware of is tech and gaming. There are very few creators I have come across in my career who get the hang of lifestyle, travel, beauty or fashion. Over the last four years, what I have realized is that, the advantage I had in designing campaigns was that, we try to take into consideration the need and taste of the gamer and gamify the campaign."

Animesh Agarwal better known as 8bit Thug, founder and CEO of 8bit Creatives and S8ul esports talks us through on his journey as an influencer turned entrepreneur, what it takes to run a gaming talent agency and an esports team and organization in today’s times and what his views are on the Indian gaming scene and wheres it is going.

S4 Capital’s Sir Martin Sorrell: India is increasingly seen as an alternative to investment in China

Sir Martin Sorrell said that by 2050, 3 of the world's largest economies, China, India, and Indonesia will be in the top five.

Martin Sorrell, currently Executive Chairman of S4 Capital and former CEO of WPP shares his views on how the past year’s woes and opportunities shaped the advertising and media landscape.