Tag: Brand Makers

HDFC Bank CMO Ravi Santhanam on cracking the IPL ad game

Ravi Santhanam, Group Head and CMO, HDFC Bank, stated, "The format lends itself very well because it is very quick-moving, and the breaks in which you get the ads today are maybe 40 seconds to a minute. In addition to that break, you also get multiple properties, whether it is the fall of wickets, whether it is the strategic timeout, where you can actually integrate the brand in multiple ways." (Image source: The Plunge Daily)

Ravi Santhanam, Group Head and CMO of HDFC Bank, on the IPL advertiser’s advantage and the bank’s ad strategy this season.

Veteran journalist Shantanu Guha Ray passes away

An alumnus of Indian Institute of Mass Communication and The Wharton School, Ray was known for his investigation on the 2011 coal scam and the irregularities in the deal between the Airports Authority of India and the GMR-led Delhi International Airport Limited for lease of land.

During his 25 year stint, Shantanu Guha Ray won Ramnath Goenka award, Laadli award and WASH award for his reportage in the fields of cricket, cervical cancer and water-related issues.

Dish TV’s shareholders vote against induction of three new independent directors

In December 2023, as per Moneycontrol, the standoff between promoters and minority shareholders of Dish TV India Ltd escalated after close to 71 percent of the company’s shareholders rejected the appointment of four independent directors over corporate governance concerns at the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on December 22. (Image source: Moneycontrol Hindi)

This decision was taken in an EGM where 80 percent of the votes were against Sunil Khanna, Bhushan Puri and Sonal Bankim Parekh being inducted.

26 weeks of business inspirations: ADAPT-able lessons from a Business OG

For example, in real life, we do know of Harit, as the CEO of Tata Sky (now Play) personally getting involved in consumer complaints resolution (“Your Subscriber Number please?”) on social media platforms, as a way to test process and TATs in his teams. The one minor grouse though that I have with Adapt, is Chapter 6 where, going by the story-flow, Addae perhaps needs a better quality VP of Marketing!, writes Siddharth Banerjee. (Image source: Amazon)

In Harit Nagpal’s recently launched book, ADAPT – based on his nearly four decades of building businesses and brands across Unilever (Lakme), Shoppers Stop, Hutch/Vodafone and Tata Play (earlier Tata Sky), three key lessons stand out, states Siddharth Banerjee.

Nykaa CEO Falguni Nayar: Success is not measured solely by profit margins or market share

Falguni Nayar also spoke about D2C brands and the evolving consumer behavior, stating that “D2C brands have the advantage of being quick-to-market and agile to adapt to changing trends – all while solving real consumer problems." Of the new D2C brands over the last few years - 44 percent have emerged in fashion & beauty. (Representative Image via Moneycontrol)

“It is measured by the lives you touch, the communities you uplift, and the legacy you leave behind,” said the founder and CEO of Nykaa.

P&G India new CEO Kumar Venkatasubramanian: A moment of great pride for me to come back to India

Kumar Venkatasubramanian added that he is looking forward to being back in the market, learning more about the Indian consumers and serving their needs.

Kumar Venkatasubramanian, who is currently leading the P&G business in Australia and New Zealand as CEO, said, “It is a moment of great pride for me to come back to India and spearhead the P&G business in the country.”

Rathikant Basu, who ‘fathered the satellite TV revolution in India’, dies at 82

Rathikant Basu has also held positions at Doordarshan and Department of Electronics as Director General of Doordarshan and Additional Secretary (1993-1996), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and later as the secretary. (Image source: YouTube)

Rathikant Basu, who was 82, was also the executive chairman of Star India between 1996 and 2001.

Lintas’s former vice chairman Fali Vakeel passes away

Throughout his career, Fali Vakeel witnessed the evolution of the advertising industry. He was titled as the 'Last of the Mad Men in Indian advertising,' by his colleagues and peers in the industry.

Even after Fali Vakeel’s retirement as vice chairman of Lintas, Fali Vakeel remained deeply intertwined with the agency, serving as the Trustee of its Employee Welfare Trust.

Women CMOs of India: Who are the ladies leading India’s top brands?

Take a look at some of the women chief marketing officers in India, from the Visionaries' Bangalore and Delhi editions, and how they have transformed the marketing landscape. (From left to right: Anuja Mishra, Roshni Das, Anurita Chopra, Minakshi Handa, Ruchira Jaitly, Chandrika Jain, Mohua Das Gupta, Shilpi Kapoor and Sumeet Singh)

Take a look at some of the leading women chief marketing officers in India, and how they have transformed the landscape of marketing and business.

Anupam Mittal: Shaadi.com to Shark Tank, more about the outspoken entrepreneur

In 1996, Anupam Mittal founded People Group, a venture that would later serve as the launchpad for his endeavors in the digital realm. One year later, Mittal's visionary leadership led to the creation of Sagai.com, an online matrimonial portal that would revolutionize the way people approach matchmaking in India. (Image source: Anupam Mittal via X)

Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com, is a notable investor on Shark Tank Seasons 1-3, backing over 250 ventures. His success with Shaadi.com and active role in startups highlight his commitment to innovation.