Know your ever-evolving consumer, formulate innovative measures and deliver remarkable brand growth via employing varied mix of marketing initiatives, is the mantra I live by.

Proven cross category expertise in Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, Innovation & New Product Development, Sales Management, P&L Management, Marketing communication, Digital marketing, Shopper promotion, Ecommerce and in Leading high performance teams

An accomplished media and entertainment industry professional, Vivek brings with himself almost two decades of rich experience across revenue, marketing and content, leading large-sized multi-functional teams across media, telecom, and banking industries.

Vivek has a keen interest in curating content and has been the catalyst behind establishing the dedicated network branded content vertical in Viacom18, stitching together a strong ecosystem of revenue and creative skillsets. Prior to joining Viacom18, Vivek headed the Digital Content business for Entertainment Network India Ltd (ENIL) and worked towards transforming the organisation to a dominant digital content and solutions brand. In the past, he has also worked with Idea Cellular as Head of Infotainment Content services.

An alumnus of T.A.Pai Management Institute, Manipal with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Hons) from Delhi University, Vivek is a firm believer in ‘Where there is a will, there is a way’ and is always on the search for insights that will change the way content marketing works. Vivek feels his real strength is the people he works with and always believes in hustling with a purpose.

When not crafting solutions for brands, Vivek loves to travel and is an ardent music lover. Along with being a trained singer, he loves to strum a few chords on his guitar time and again.

As Chief Operations Officer at Madison Media Ultra, Jolene Fernandes Solanki has over 20 years’ experience in the media industry. Throughout her career, she has been responsible for diverse functions, including strategic planning and business leadership. Her experience spans FMCG giants such as Marico, Tata Foods, Loreal, Jyothy Labs, Parle, and many other brands across varied categories Viacom 18, Bajaj and many more.

Her work has led to multiple award-winning projects such as Saffola WHD, Tata Salt Missing I, Nutrikorner DTC with Tata Foods and AI-led innovation with MTV in 2018 winning Client of the Year awards on major digital platforms such as MMA and E4M IDMA.

MBA with over 20 years of qualitative experience in Brand, Product, Digital, Social Media & Content Marketing and Corporate Communications
Experience in handling large budget, multi-media campaigns.

Proven expertise in design and execution of marketing and brand communication.
Experience in design and roll-out of websites and mobile apps employing latest technologies to present a seamless and pleasant browsing and buying experience.

Understanding of rural India, having travelled extensively and executed award winning marketing campaigns at over 300 villages.
Experience of working with Rural, Urban, Retail, HNI and Institutional client base.

Working as Senior Vice-President with QYou Media india. Neeta has decades of experience in Broadcasting, Marketing, Event Management, Ad Sales. Her strength lies in – leadership, relationship management, business development, networking, entrepreneurial orientation, multitasking, team building

She has been a part of with big media companies namely Sony Entertainment, Times Television Network, FOOD FOOD, DEN etc.

A communication specialist, Gaurav Balani spans his Advertising and Marketing experience for over 15 years. Further strengthening his capabilities in the Entertainment and Retail Space, he has developed an extensive array of work with prestigious organizations like INOX Leisure Ltd, Group M and Percept.

With his expertise as Deputy General Manager Marketing, Infiniti Mall has not only excelled but also set noteworthy benchmarks when it comes to Marketing Communications. Mr. Balani’s stint with Infiniti Mall since 2016 has created a strong presence among the audience for both the malls (Andheri & Malad) in Western Suburbs, Mumbai.

A passionate and result oriented professional, Gaurav is humbled in delivering result driven performances in pedantic circumstances.

Gaurav has completed his MBA in Advertising & Public Relations from Indore University in 2007, the alma mater that played a significant role to develop strategic skills in Creative Advertising and Marketing Communications.

 

A 43 year old writer by profession, who was a besotted TV fanatic since childhood. I have watched Shanti Ek Char Ki Kahaani before I left for my board exams. My mother would always say TV is not going to fill your stomach. I proved her wrong!

I have been in media since 2000. I began as a freelance writer for print and Internet. Later on, in 2003-04, I completed a PG diploma in TV and Video Production from Xavier’s Institute of Communications, I then joined ZEE TV programming in 2004. I worked with them for over 3 years and then quit in 2007 to pursue TV script writing as a full time profession. Amongst the shows that I have done as a writer- the popular ones include- Is Pyaar ko Kya Nam Doon, Madhubala, Saath Nibhana Saathiya, Naamkaran, Suhani Is Ek Ladki, Swaragini, Miley Jab Hum Tum, Tu Aashiqui, Rangrasiya, Chhoti Sardarni, Baarish and now Chaand Jane Lagaa.

Tarandeep Singh Sekhon is the Chief Business Officer at BOUNCE Inc India – World Leaders in Freestyle Sports with 32 venues across 16 countries.

Tarandeep with over two decades of experience in entertainment drives sales, marketing, strategic development and business expansion for BOUNCE – country’s largest trampoline park combining elements of the world’s most exciting freestyle activities in a 40,000+ sq.ft. indoor arena. Prior to BOUNCE, he has been instrumental in driving footfalls and building the national footprint for brands such as KidZania, EsselWorld, Water Kingdom & Fame Cinemas.

He holds a MBA Degree in Retail Management and Marketing from The ITM Business School where he was rewarded with the Dean’s Award for Top honors in Academic Excellence. He also holds a PG Certification in Digital. Besides being passionate about his career and excelling on the professional front, Tarandeep is a passionate cricketer, ardent sports buff, motorcycling enthusiast and loves travelling.

Nilesh Malani, President, and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Polycab India Ltd. An alumnus of NMIMS, Mumbai has a rich career of over 25 years spanning diverse organisations like Asian Paints, BP (Castrol) and JSW Steel before joining Polycab. Nilesh has significant leadership experience in sales & marketing function with expertise in distribution, brand building and channel management.

Nilesh has been responsible for setting up the Marketing division at Polycab. He has played a pivotal role in Innovation and Breakthrough Communication leading to improving Brand Awareness and strengthening Brand Equity. He is also responsible for managing the E-commerce and Modern trade Business at Polycab. Under his leadership Polycab has won various awards in the field of Marketing. Nilesh has taken a number of strategic initiatives which are preparing the brand Polycab for its next big leap.