In our latest Media Mohalla #EmpowerHer Exclusive, we speak with Samreen Shaikh, Co-Founder of Velvet Vanity Co., a Lucknow-based vegan, plant-powered beauty brand created with one simple belief – makeup should feel as good on your skin as it looks. From building skin-friendly, everyday makeup for Indian skin tones to championing conscious beauty, Samreen shares...
OpenAI has appointed Dali Rajic as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), where he will lead the company’s global revenue organisation. He succeeds Denise Dresser, who was appointed CRO in December 2025 and is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Dresser will remain with OpenAI through a transition period, working closely with the business team to...
In this MM Talks – Media Mohalla Exclusive, we speak with Anirudh Khanna about his leadership journey, the evolution of the brewing business, building an independent brand, and the changing preferences shaping India’s beverage landscape. Anirudh Khanna is the Managing Director of Amalgamated Breweries (Independence Brewing Company), MM Talks brings you an exclusive conversation with...
“Progress is rarely built by individuals alone. It is shaped by those who dare to challenge convention, by the institutions willing to invest in talent, and by the stories that remind us of what is possible.” – Balaaji Vaidyanathan, Director and Head of Marketing, CEEMEA at Franklin Templeton. Every great change begins with someone choosing...
1. You and your husband built REVAMP from the ground up into a trusted partner for over 80 brands. Looking back, what were the biggest challenges you faced as an entrepreneur, and how did they shape your leadership journey? Building REVAMP has been the most rewarding and the most humbling journey of my life. When we...
Schneider Electric India has appointed Ratnesh Pandey as Vice President – Marketing, effective August 1, 2026. In his new role, Pandey will lead the company’s marketing function in India, overseeing brand strategy, integrated marketing, digital engagement, customer experience and commercial excellence. 17 Years of Marketing Experience Pandey brings more than 17 years of experience across...
Abbhinav R Jain, Co-founder & Chief Financial Officer, AdCounty Media For decades, fintech advancement mostly followed a known strategy: attracting customers through marketing, improving how people are convinced to buy fintech’s products or services, and increasing expenses as long as CAC remains lower than LTV. This was a model that was meant to help fintech...
For nearly two decades, the digital marketing playbook revolved around one primary goal: ranking high on Google. Today, that strategy is no longer enough. Consumers are increasingly moving beyond traditional search engines and turning to AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity and Microsoft Copilot. Instead of typing short keywords, users are asking conversational...
Building on the momentum of Zydus Lifesciences Limited’s #LiverKiSuno campaign, TheSmallBigIdea (TSBI) scripted and produced an influencer-led initiative featuring actors Vivek Dahiya and Sana Makbul. The initiative takes the campaign’s core message to digital audiences through relatable, everyday storytelling. The #LiverKiSuno campaign introduced the idea of hidden “villains” affecting liver health through one of India’s most recognised on-screen villains, Ashish Vidyarthi. It spotlighted excess body weight,...
This Raksha Bandhan, celebrate your sibling with gifts that are thoughtful, personal, and memorable. From beauty essentials to lifestyle favourites, discover curated picks for every personality. For the Beauty Enthusiast Pixi Beauty Gift your sister a glow she’ll love with Pixi’s On-the-Glow Mini Duo, featuring a hydrating stick formula, easy touch-ups, shades for every skin...
