Brand Makers – Page 41

Omnicom Media Group UK onboards Kiran Bance as its first DEI director

During her stint as the diversity leader at the Bank of England, she developed, implemented and delivered diversity and inclusion content for key HR processes such as induction, line management training and awaydays. (Image source: New Digital Age)

Kiran Bance led Macmillan Cancer Support as the head of diversity and inclusion.

Godrej & Boyce unveils expansion plan, targets tier-2 and tier-3 cities to meet growing consumer demand

This move by Godrej & Boyce positions the company to capitalize on the growing aspiration and digital payment-driven demand in smaller cities and towns (Representative Image: Vardan Papikyan via Unsplash)

Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, is getting ready to change the the consumer landscape in tier-2 and tier-3 cities with an ambitious expansion plan, by 2027.

FCB’s Swati Bhattacharya on her way out?

Bhattacharya has 25 years of experience in advertising and as per reports, was the first CCO in India when she was promoted to the same position in 2016.

An advertising veteran, Swati Bhattacharya has also led creative departments at JWT.

Real Madrid and HP sign technology sponsorship agreement

HP and Real Madrid are teaming up to address social issues like the digital divide, aiming to accelerate digital equity globally and foster a more inclusive sports community.

The partnership aims to address societal issues including digital divide through various initiatives.

82.5 Communications’ Kapil Arora joins Ogilvy Indonesia as chief operating officer

As the president of Ogilvy Group Companies, North, Arora was responsible for the growth of Ogilvy, Soho Square and Brand David's North India operations, across the communications spectrum of advertising, digital, direct, healthcare, PR, rural, retail and activation.

Kapil Arora was the co-chairman and chief executive officer at 82.5 Communications.

Decade of triumph: Celebrating Satya Nadella’s Microsoft era

Aaron Levie, CEO of cloud storage vendor Box, notes that Nadella has made Microsoft more open to customer needs. (Image source: CNBC-TV18)

The company’s stock, which fell 30 percent during the tenure of the previous CEO, Steve Ballmer, has skyrocketed under Nadella’s leadership.

Valueleaf Group appoints Vijesh Vijayan as vice president – marketing and communications

Vijesh Vijayan began his career at Kidstuff Promos and Events, Wipro, Standard Chartered Bank, Jawad Business Group, UAE Exchange, Max Fashion India, Velocity India, Arvind Fashions, Housejoy, MK Agrotech, Sunpure Homes.

Vijesh Vijayan led Siply as vice president – branding.

Exclusive: Gourav Rakshit likely to venture into AI after his exit from Viacom18

Commenting on Gourav Rakshit’s departure, a Viacom18 spokesperson had said, “Gourav has played a key role in shaping Viacom18's digital agenda over the last five years. He has now decided to move on other pursuits outside the organisation. We wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”

Gourav Rakshit took up the position of chief operating officer at Viacom18 in 2019.

Meet the new I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju: A distinguished bureaucrat with a rich legacy

“We have close to 90 crore internet users, more than 60 crore smartphones, more than 4 crore connected TVs,” Jaju said.

Sanjay Jaju takes over as Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. His distinguished career and pivotal roles pave the way for a transformative era in information and broadcasting.

Dentsu Creative India expands mandate for TTK Healthcare brands

The agency will leverage its digital expertise to create engaging and impactful digital campaigns. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The agency will handle social media & media duties for Skore, Eva and MsChief.