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The Great Indian Points and Miles Show🇯🇵 Japan: Ultimate Food Adventures, Flights, Hotels, Shopping & Insider Travel Tips!Dreaming of Japan? Get ready for the most comprehensive guide on how to maximize your points and miles to unlock the ultimate Japanese adventure! From choosing the right flights and hotels to savoring the best vegetarian and non-vegetarian eats, exploring hidden gems, must-do experiences, and shopping smartly, we've got you covered. Join our expert panel as they break down everything you need to know about making your Japan trip unforgettable.Highlights:✈️ Best airlines and redemptions for economy and business class to Japan.🏨 Top accommodation picks: Marriot...2025-06-261h 31The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowFly to Singapore, Vietnam & Dubai Using Credit Card Points | Real Redemption Stories from India ✈️💳What happens when an Indian traveller goes from budget hostels in Vietnam to scoring lounges in Singapore - all powered by credit card points?In this episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, Aadil, Dhimant and Ameya chat with Srijan about real-world travel using rewards from credit cards from the India ecosystem. They dive into:🇸🇬 Singapore:✅ Why it’s the perfect playground for first-time redemptions✅ How to enjoy hawker centre food, luxury lounges, and free flights✅ Tips for flying from Indian metros to Changi without cash burn🇻🇳 Vietnam:✅ Why Vietnam is a budget-friendly, high-reward destination✅ Flight re...2025-06-241h 55The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowYour 2025 Beginner Strategy to Fly for Free with Credit Card Points in India & Internationally!❌ No points.❌ No credit cards.❌ No airline or hotel status.🤔 Can you still travel the world for free in 2025?In this episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, we’ve got the blueprint. 🗺️We break down the step-by-step 2025 strategy for anyone in India starting from zero — and still dreaming of luxury stays, flight redemptions, and curated travel experiences.Joining us is Aly Hajiani - one of India’s top points & miles creators with over 600,000 Instagram followers, who shares how he built...2025-06-131h 25The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowBest Credit Cards to Start Your Points & Miles Journey in India - 2025 Edition! 💳💳 Ready to travel for free without needing a super-premium credit card? Whether you’re just starting out or still figuring out which card to get, this episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show is your roadmap to kickstarting your travel rewards journey — no million-mile flexing needed!👥 Featuring Dhimant, Ameya, Aadil and our special guest Eshwar, a first-gen points enthusiast from Bangalore, we break down:🔹 The best starter credit cards in India for points and miles - 2025 Edition🔹 Real-life examples of redemptions — from Goa to Hong Kong🔹 The truth a...2025-05-301h 05The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowAxis Bank Credit Cards EXPLAINED: Magnus Burgundy, Atlas, Privilege — The TRUTH You Need to Know!Axis Bank Credit Card holders, this one’s for you!In this explosive deep-dive, we break down EVERY major Axis Bank credit card — Magnus Burgundy, Atlas, Select, Privilege, Samsung Infinite, Olyumpus, Vistara Infinite and more — through real talk, real redemptions, and real warnings.We've covered the length and breath of:What’s changing in 2025?Is Magnus Burgundy still numero uno post-devaluationWhy Atlas might be the sleeper hit!How to smartly transfer Edge Rewards & Edge MilesWhat they don’t tell you about lounge access, vouchers & taxes.Which credit cards work best...2025-05-241h 51The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowHDFC Infinia: India’s Most Loved Credit Card for FREE Luxury Travel (SQ Suites, Ritz Bali & More!)Ready to turn your credit card points into Singapore Airlines First Class Suites and Ritz-Carlton Reserve villa stays in Bali? In this episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, we sit down with four power users who’ve mastered the art of luxury travel using Indian credit cards—especially the iconic HDFC Infinia. They’ve cracked redemptions like:✈️ Singapore Airlines First Class Suites 🌴 Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Mandapa Bali on points🚗Business class redemptions to New Zealand on the iconic Singapore Airlines 🍽️ Maximizing SmartBuy 5X and 10X and vouchers to earn 16.5% and 33% returns💳 And we pit Infinia vs. ICICI...2025-05-101h 35The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowHow a Credit Card Changed the Way India Dines & Flies | Dineout, HDFC & the Points & Miles PlaybookWhat if we told you your credit card could unlock business class flights, five-star hotels, and legendary dining experiences — all without paying full price?In this firecracker episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, we go behind-the-scenes on:🍽️ How Dineout transformed India’s dining culture — and how it all began the day a CFA charter was earned and instantly left behind💳 The iconic HDFC x Dineout credit card partnership that turned meal swipes into sky-high redemptions✈️ Booking a one-month European honeymoon entirely on miles — while being unemploy...2025-04-251h 52The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowHow to Fly First & Business Class for (Almost) Free: Secrets from India’s Credit Card Experts! ✈️Ever dreamed of sipping champagne at 40,000 feet without burning a hole in your wallet? 🥂✈️In this epic episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, we reveal how YOU can travel First and Business Class for (almost) FREE using miles and points!We’re joined by one of India's points game gurus — Jay aka @TheTrickyTrade — who spills insider secrets:How to snag Etihad Apartments and ANA First/Business Class seats using miles ✈️💺The magic of companion vouchers and LifeMiles hacks 🔥Why Marriott, American Airlines, and LifeMiles are pure GOLD...2025-04-2143 minThe Great Indian Points and Miles ShowAccor China Plan - Platinum Fast Track, Free Nights, and Steps to Buy the Program🔥 REVEALED: The complete guide to fast-tracking Accor Platinum status through the China program!This step-by-step tutorial shows viewers exactly how to:✅ Navigate the Accor China program✅ Fast-track to valuable Platinum status in record time✅ Secure free night certificates valid in Greater China (Mainland & Hong Kong)✅ Step-by-step purchase process explained✅ Detailed instructions on redeeming benefitsThis method saves THOUSANDS in hotel stays while unlocking premium benefits like room upgrades, lounge access, and personalized service across all Accor properties globally!...2025-04-2136 minThe Great Indian Points and Miles ShowCredit Card Power Moves for 2025: Best Cards for Free Flights, Hotel Stays & Dining Hacks! 💳 ✈️2025 is here, and it's time to turbocharge your credit card strategy! In this exclusive episode of The Great Indian Points and Miles Show, join Aadil and India's leading credit card experts—Santosh, Sudeep, Ameya, and Dhimant—as they break down exactly how to maximize your credit cards for unmatched rewards, travel hacks, and lifestyle upgrades.What you'll learn in this episode:✅ Must-have credit cards for flights, hotels, shopping, fuel, and dining in 2025✅ How to smartly stack credit cards to multiply rewards effortlessly✅ Insider hacks for optimizing your credit card spend...2025-03-211h 57
The Indian AvGeekShooting Straight on Points & Miles - feat. Aadil Bandukwala (The Great Indian Points & Miles Show) - The Indian AvGeekThis show features the co-founder and host of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, Aadil Bandukwala. We break down points and miles scene for Indian travelers, both new and well-versed.
✈️ Points & miles landscape in India
✈️ Advice to get started in points & miles
✈️ Top tips for international redemptions
✈️ Top credit card recommendations
✈️ How to overcome redemption challenges?
✈️ Emerging trends and opportunities for travelers
✈️ Breaking down Emirates’ Skywards subscription
✈️ Air India Maharaja Club and IndiGo BluChip
✈️ Future of miles and points redemptions in India
✈️ Airline-Credit Card partnerships
✈️ All-time favorite in-flight experience
✈️ Apps & tools in use to keep track of points & miles
Aadil Bandukwala - @aadil
Vishal Mehra - @vis2025-03-1639 minThe Great Indian Points and Miles ShowDiscovering Hong Kong: Free Flights, Luxury Hotels & Hidden Gems with Credit Card Points & Miles! ✈️Planning a trip to Hong Kong? Before you burn cash on flights and hotels, STOP – because you can travel in style for nearly free using points and miles! ✈️In this jam-packed episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, we reveal:✅ Best award flights to Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways & Singapore Airlines✅ Insane hotel redemptions and options with Accor, IHG, and Marriott Bonvoy – plus tricks and tips to score FREE suite upgrades!✅ How to maximize your credit card points (Amex, Axis, HSBC & more!) to fly business class for econ...2025-03-091h 24The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowMaximizing American Express Points: The Ultimate Guide to Free Travel & VIP Perks! ✈️ 💳🚀 Ready to unlock the full power of American Express points? In this episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, we’re diving deep into why Amex is the ultimate credit card ecosystem for points and miles enthusiasts in India. If you’re a travel hacker or just getting started, this episode is packed with gold, silver, and platinum tips on how to maximize Amex Membership Rewards (MR) points for dream vacations, flights in economy, business and first class, and five-star hotels.🔥 What you’ll learn:✅ Which Amex cards give you insane value in India2025-02-221h 38The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowItaly on Points & Miles! Insider Tips, Best Redemptions & Worst Mistakes! ✈️Ever dreamed of an unforgettable Italian getaway without burning a hole in your wallet? In this episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, we break downhow to fly to Italy using points & miles, the best & worst redemptions, insane foodie spots, and why some travel hacks are pure gold.Show notes:https://bit.ly/ep7-shownotes-pointsmiles 🎯What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅Best Routes to Italy from India—Direct flights vs. stopovers (and which makes sense for you)✅Flying Blue Redemption: Was It Worth It? (Or did we s...2025-02-121h 34The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowQatar Airways Privilege Club: Meet Virat Kohli & Unlock Extraordinary Redemptions!In this special episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, we take you on an incredible journey through the world ofQatar Airways Privilege Club and its ✨ game-changing benefits. Whether you're a points rookie or a seasoned miles geek, this episode has something for everyone! Here's what you'll discover:💥Pallav’s Exclusive Virat Kohli Story: Hear how Pallav used his Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios to meet cricket icon 🏏 Virat Kohli, proving that rewards programs go far beyond just travel.🔄Avios Transfers Made Simple: Learn how to seamlessly transfer Avios from pr...2025-02-121h 21The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowUnlock Luxury Travel: Mastering Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer for First & Business Class Redemptions!Embark on a points and miles journey like no other! 🎯
In this episode of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, Aadil, Dhimanth, and Ameya break down the magic of Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, revealing:
✈️ Hidden redemption sweet spots
🍽️ Exclusive insights into "Book the Cook"
🌟 Ultimate strategies to fly First Class for a fraction of the cost
💼 Pro-tips for using credit cards to maximize KrisFlyer miles
From Singapore Airlines' iconic A380 Suites to secret stopover hacks, this episode is your ultimate guide to elevating your travel game. Whether you’re eyeing a dream trip to Sydn...2025-01-181h 50The Great Indian Points and Miles Show💳 Swipe Your Way to Paradise: Unlock India's Top 5 Travel Credit Cards for 2025! ✈️Welcome to Episode 4 of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show! 🎙️✨ In this thrilling episode, we dive into the top travel credit cards for 2025 that can turn your everyday spends into unforgettable dream vacations. 🌴🍹
Why Tune In?
🌟 Learn the best travel credit cards tailored for Indian travelers in 2025.
💰 Discover how to maximize cards like Axis Magnus Burgundy, Amex Platinum Travel, HDFC Infinia, and more!
🏨 Real-life stories of jaw-dropping redemptions like luxury stays at Raffles Udaipur and Taj Lake Palace.
🚗 Pro hacks to earn points by paying school fees, buying cars, and funding international trips.
✨ Tips for beginners on starting their points & miles journey, inc...2025-01-121h 33The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowThe Accor Points Playbook – Turn Every Stay into a 5-Star Experience Without Breaking the Bank!🎙 The Great Indian Points & Miles Show is back, and this week we're diving deep into Accor Live Limitless (ALL)—the loyalty program that promises more value for your points and miles. If luxury stays and clever hacks excite you, this episode is for you.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
✨ Earning Power Moves: Learn insider tips to supercharge your Accor points with unbeatable promotions and regional membership perks.
💳 Credit Card Secrets: Discover the best cards in India and globally to stack your points game.
🌍 Smart Redemptions: Real-life stories of dream...2024-12-221h 29The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowMarriott Bonvoy Secrets: How to Stay at 5-Star Hotels for Free!Welcome to Episode 2 of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show! If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up in an overwater villa in the Maldives, lounging in a suite with Eiffel Tower views in Paris, or retreating to a luxurious mountain escape in Aspen—all without breaking the bank—this episode is your ultimate guide.
We’re diving deep into the world of Marriott Bonvoy, one of the most versatile and rewarding hotel loyalty programs out there. Joining Aadil is Chaitanya Choudhary—a globetrotter, points and miles maestro, and founder of Enzo, an AI-powered travel advisor. Chaitanya shares his...2024-12-071h 29The Great Indian Points and Miles ShowA Beginner’s Guide to Traveling to Japan for Free Using Points and MilesWelcome to the inaugural episode of The Great Indian Points and Miles Show, hosted by Aadil Bandukwala! Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of credit card points and air miles to unlock the secrets of luxury travel without the hefty price tag.
In this episode, we spotlight the enchanting destination of Japan. Aadil is joined by points and miles veterans Dhimant Negandi and Niranjan Jain, who share their recent experiences of traveling to Japan—completely funded by points and miles. Learn how to book flights for free, stay in luxurious hotels li...2024-12-011h 44
The Great Indian Marketing ShowDecoding the New-Age Marketing Mix with Vasuta Agarwal, Chief Business Officer, Consumer and Performance Advertising, InMobiIn this episode of The Great Indian Marketing Show, we’re thrilled to sit down with Vasuta Agarwal, the powerhouse behind Glance’s innovative advertising strategy and InMobi performance solutions.
From her early days as a chip designer at Intel to consulting with McKinsey, and now driving consumer and performance advertising at Glance, Vasuta’s journey is one of fearless pivots and relentless curiosity.
Key Takeaways:
1. An Unexpected Career Path: How Vasuta’s willingness to switch lanes led her from tech to consulting and finally to ad tech, shaping her unique approach to leadersh...2024-11-2039 min
The Great Indian Marketing ShowSoaring Beyond the Skies: Inside Akasa Air's Customer-First Revolution with Co-Founder, CMO & CXO, Belson CoutinhoIn this episode of The Great Indian Marketing Show, we’re joined by Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder, CMO and CXO of Akasa Air, as he takes us through the exhilarating journey of building India’s freshest airline from the ground up.
Belson dives deep into Akasa’s game-changing approach to reimagining air travel, with a laser focus on passenger experience, employee well-being, and cutting-edge tech.
Key Takeaways:
Elevating customer experience: From personalized service to tech-powered comfort.
Crew culture with a twist: Think sneakers for the crew—because comfort matters at 35,000 feet!
Tech & AI-driven operations: The future o...2024-10-1846 min
The Great Indian Marketing ShowCracking Virality among GenZ with Krafton India's Marketing Leader, Srinjoy DasIn this episode of The Great Indian Marketing Show, we sit down with Srinjoy Das, the driving force behind BGMI's success and Associate Director of Marketing at Krafton, the powerhouse behind Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). 🎮
Srinjoy takes us behind the scenes of Krafton’s masterful marketing strategy and reveals how they’ve transformed BGMI into more than just a game—it's now a cultural phenomenon that’s taken India by storm. 🌟
🔑 Key Highlights:
🚀 Multi-Pronged Campaigns: Srinjoy unveils Krafton’s playbook for dominating the mobile gaming space with a variety of dynamic and impactful campaigns.
💡 Mo...2024-09-0949 min
The Great Indian Marketing ShowThe Art of Storytelling in B2B, with CMO @ IBM India and South Asia - Tuhina PandeyStorytelling in B2B is a game-changer, and here's why. In this electrifying episode, Aadil sits down with the powerhouse behind IBM India & South Asia’s marketing magic, Tuhina Pandey, to unveil the art and science of B2B storytelling that truly resonates.
Together, they explore:
Mastering the Marketing Ladder: Insights on how to ascend with grace and soak in the success.
Building Brands That Matter: Strategies to create brands that don't just exist, but thrive in the hearts of people.
Harnessing AI with Integrity: A deep dive into the responsible use of AI in today’s ma...2024-09-0136 min
The Great Indian Marketing ShowEverything from Ads to SAAS, with CMO @ Kyndryl, Debur S Balamurali!Ever met a coder who transformed into one of the industry's most revered CMOs? Enter Debur S Balamurali.
In this riveting episode of The Great Indian Marketing Show, we unravel Bala's extraordinary odyssey from the world of tech to the heights of advertising and SaaS.
Tune in as we dive into:
From Code to C-Suite: Bala’s incredible journey from tech roles to marketing leadership.
Navigating India's Ad Jungle: A look inside the wild, dynamic world of Indian advertising.
Lessons from a Unique Career: Key insights and wisdom gleaned from Bala’s unconventional path.
Ge...2024-08-2534 min
The Great Indian Marketing ShowHow to build an exceptional B2B Brand? With VP, Marketing @ Zoho: Praval SinghDiscover the magic behind B2B brand marketing with none other than Praval Singh, VP of Marketing at Zoho, as we uncover what truly puts the 'Oho' in Zoho. Aadil Bandukwala dives deep into Praval's inspiring journey from agency founder to tech marketing maestro.
In this episode, we explore:
Mastering B2B Branding: Praval’s strategies for building a brand that resonates.
GTM Secrets: Proven strategies for launching tech products with impact.
Social Media Savvy: How to harness the power of social media for business success.
AI's Marketing Revolution: Insights into how AI is transforming the ma...2024-08-0638 min
The Great Indian Marketing ShowDriving revenue in B2B Marketing, with CMO @ Airtel Business: Kaustubh ChandraAadil dives into a compelling conversation with Kaustubh Chandra, CMO at Airtel Business, as he reveals the secrets behind driving growth, boosting revenue, and fostering a fearless company culture. KC takes us through the intricacies of B2B marketing strategies across enterprise, mid-market, and SMB segments, and shares his insights on seamlessly blending AI with human expertise for powerful gtm motions across markets, industry verticals and product lines. 2024-07-2258 min
Close the LoopKey tips for hiring during a recessionIn episode 5 Srini catches up with Aadil Bandukwala, Senior Director Marketing at Hackerrank who breaks down the factors that affect hiring during a recession. We'll see how times are changing across businesses and what employers can do to keep up with the changes. Let's explore the key tips for hiring during a recession.2023-03-1314 min
The Great Indian Marketing ShowKaren Holland - Vice President Marketing, Asia Pacific & Japan at DellThis episode features Karen Holland - Vice President Marketing, Asia Pacific & Japan at Dell. In this role, Karen is responsible for building Dell’s brand, thought leadership, and value proposition across the region and supporting business growth. She leads APJ marketing strategy, demand generation, direct and channel marketing, digital and social marketing innovations and drives Dell Technologies’ customer targeting and engagement strategies to grow the company’s customer base and create high-quality customer experiences. Join us as we chat all things advertising, communications, and marketing with a seasoned global marketer and executive with over 30 years of experience. 2021-10-1729 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowNilesh Singh, General Manager, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & SpaWith more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry within the Asia Pacific, Nilesh is an accomplished hospitality executive. Nilesh over the years has had career stints with The Oberoi Group in India, The Ritz Carlton in Indonesia, and St. Regis in Singapore and Malaysia. Nilesh is currently General Manager of the recently launched Le Meridien, Maldives Resort & Spa - a 360-degree canvas inspired by the formation of the Atolls, fringing reefs, and marine life. On this podcast, Nilesh talks to us about how the resort is an eco-conscious haven abundant with verdant flora and fauna and gives...2021-10-1038 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowWendy Lu - Product Marketing Leader, SenseIf you have ever hired, led, or been part of a marketing team — you already know that one of the most impactful roles in an organization — and yet one of the toughest to hire — is product marketing.
But how does one hire truly exceptional product marketers? How should you structure the role? And how do you measure their impact? To answer all this and more —we are thrilled to be joined by Wendy Lu — Product Marketing Leader at Sense, the AI-driven Talent Engagement and Automation Platform backed by Accel and Google Ventures.
Prior to joining Sense, Wen...2021-10-0330 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowLeandro Perez - Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, APAC at SalesforceLeandro Perez is VP and CMO of APAC at Salesforce, where he leads marketing end-to-end for the region, including Australia, Vietnam, Philippines, New Zealand, Singapore, India, and Greater China. Prior to this role, Leandro drove global corporate messaging for the company and partnered closely with CEO Marc Benioff to drive content and messaging for Salesforce's internal events. Leandro joins us on this episode to discuss his journey, the challenges in leading a multi-country team, and the latest innovations at Salesforce marketing.2021-09-2641 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowSai Ganesh - Brand Marketing Leader, DunzoSai Ganesh is Brand Marketing Leader at Dunzo, India's leading hyperlocal delivery service provider. Founded in 2014, Dunzo started off as a small WhatsApp group and gained so much popularity that it rapidly scaled into a full-fledged business. In January 2021 Dunzo raised $40 Million from existing investors including Google, Lightbox, Evolvence, and others, after seeing a massive surge in usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sai joins us on this episode to reveal how Dunzo has captured the Indian millennial's attention with its unrivalled marketing and brand.2021-09-1926 min
The Great Indian Marketing ShowAnshuman Kumar - Director of Global Brand, IntuitAnshuman Kumar is the Director of Global Brand and Corporate Communications at Intuit, and previously Global Head of Employee Engagement at HCL Technologies. A believer in collective storytelling, Anshuman led the charge to help establish Intuit as an employer of choice by empowering employees to evangelize and amplify Intuit’s culture. This unique employee-powered transformation helped Intuit rank as the #1 Best Company to Work For by the Great Place to Work Institute in India and is featured as a case study in organizational transformation by Harvard Business Review.2021-09-1246 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowAngad Soni - Founder and CEO, Sepoy & CoAngad Soni is the Founder and CEO of Sepoy Beverages, India's leading and award-winning premium mixers company. The rise of premium spirits and cocktail mixers is one of the hottest alcohol trends in years creating a new culture of mixology and a surge in worldwide sales. Angad joins us on this episode to talk about his motivation for starting Sepoy and Co, the story behind its unique name and branding, and the key drivers of its go-to-market success.2021-09-0535 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowNischal Shetty - Founder and CEO, WazirXNischal Shetty is the Founder and CEO of WazirX, India's largest cryptocurrency exchange. Founded in 2018, the company capitalized on the rising tide of retail traders investing in cryptocurrencies to power its growth. WazirX today boasts over 6.5 million users across its platform. Nischal joins us on this episode to talk about his journey and the secret behind WazirX's meteoric community-driven growth.2021-08-2940 min
NHRDN - HR Bandit004 - 4-day workweek, no meetings and languishingIceland declared its 4-day workweek experiment a resounding success.
With New Zealand, Germany, Spain, and the UK looking to follow suit is a compressed workweek the new norm?
TheSoul Publishing is attempting to abolish emails and meetings thereby entering territory no organization has ventured into before and Adam Grant finally put a word on how we’ve been feeling for a while now.
Join Ankita as she discusses these topics with her two favorite people from the world of HR - Aadil Bandukwala, Senior Director of Marketing at HackerRank, and Atma Godara, Production HR Generalist for...2021-08-0335 min
The Shape of Work#50: Aadil Bandukwala on recruitment analytics, outbound hiring, candidate journey maps, and empathyOn this episode of The Shape of Work podcast, we hosted Aadil Bandukwala, ranked among ‘India’s Top 20 Most Influential People in Human Resources’. In addition to being the Senior Director of Marketing at HackerRank, Aadil is the author of 'Outbound Hiring: How Innovative Companies are Winning the Global War for Talent.'Aadil goes beyond traditional recruiting concepts to craft narratives that reshape the candidate’s journey. Having worked as a Talent Acquisition Advisor for years, he talks about evangelizing talent by bringing stories from his experiences.We picked his brain to know about the role...2021-08-0331 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowNidhi Hola - Director Integrated Marketing, MicrosoftNidhi Hola is Director of Integrated Marketing at Microsoft, and was previously Senior Director of Marketing at GoDaddy. With over 21 years of experience in strategy and marketing, Nidhi brings a solid combination of creative and analytical capabilities, including helping companies build market entry and customer acquisition strategies, test new growth models, and brand & product positioning.2021-04-0627 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowArvinder Gujral - Managing Director South East Asia, TwitterIn this episode, we converse with Arvinder Gujral - Managing Director Southeast Asia at Twitter. Arvinder is responsible for growing Twitter’s business across Southeast Asia. His responsibilities include strategic leadership and business planning, executive engagement with customers and partners, business development, and cross-functional alignment to build up Twitter’s presence and revenue. Aadil and Arvinder start this podcast by talking about one of their common passions - cricket and India's historic win at The Gabba. The conversation then flows into Arvinder's career journey, his epic wins at Infosys two decades back, how he scaled product marketing at Geodesic - In...2021-02-0149 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowHarish Narayanan - Chief Marketing Officer, MyntraHarish Narayanan is CMO of Myntra, and previously, Head of B2B Marketing for Youtube APAC. At Myntra, Harish leads charge across brand, digital, category, content and loyalty programs, and is responsible for enabling external fashion brands leverage Myntra's platform to grow their businesses. In this episode, Harish talks to us about the role of marketing at Myntra, the key drivers of their extraordinary growth, and what he looks for in his marketing leaders.2021-01-2030 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowSid Shakdher - Chief Marketing Officer, Disney + HotstarSid Shakdher is Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Disney + Hotstar and previously was Head of Marketing at Amazon India for the Home / Hardlines category. At Disney + Hotstar, Sid leads consumer business where he drives business strategy, consumer acquisition and lifecycle growth, product and content strategy and more. In this episode, Sid walks us through how Disney + Hotstar’s marketing engine is designed to deliver user growth and offers us a fascinating view into how data and technology drive decision-making at the company.2021-01-1325 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowAndy Raskin on Strategic Narrative and PositioningAndy Raskin helps CEOs align their teams around a strategic narrative. His clients include CEOs at dozens of companies backed by top venture firms including Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital and GV. Andy's 2016 post titled The Greatest Sales Deck I’ve Ever Seen has nearly 3 million views and has been embraced worldwide as a foundational framework for company and product positioning.2021-01-0530 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowSunil Suresh - Chief Marketing Officer, MakeMyTrip GroupSunil Suresh is Chief Marketing Officer of MakeMyTrip Group and previously was Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Capillary Technologies. At MMT Group, Sunil leads a 100+ member team, cutting across brand, media, content and creative, performance marketing, mobile marketing and more. In this episode, Sunil gives us a deep-dive into how his team is structured to drive MMT’s top-line growth and customer loyalty, and what he looks for in his marketing leaders.2020-12-2929 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowAditi Chauhan - Director of Marketing, NI (National Instruments)Aditi Chauhan is Director of Marketing at NI (formerly, National Instruments), where she leads a global team of marketers, overseeing field, campaign and channel-marketing efforts for the NI brand. In this episode, Aditi gives us a breakdown of the company’s latest rebranding, launched bang in the middle of a pandemic, and walks us through what she learnt in leading GTM efforts across diverse markets in Asia and Europe.2020-12-2224 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowJessie Paul - CEO, Paul Writer (Former CMO, Wipro)Jessie Paul is a marketing strategist and CEO of Paul Writer, a marketing advisory firm, and previously CMO of Wipro Technologies. In this episode, Jessie reveals her framework for how brands should pick causes; secrets to a great CEO-CMO equation, and outlines how marketing should be held accountable.2020-11-3051 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowRajdeepak Das - Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett - South AsiaRajdeepak Das is the Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett - South Asia and previously Executive Creative Director of BBDO India. Rajdeepak is the creative force behind several iconic campaigns of this decade, including Amazon's 'Aur Dekho', Bajaj V and 'Roads that Honk' for HP Lubricants.2020-11-301h 05The Great Indian Marketing ShowSujit Janardanan - Head of Marketing - India, Google CloudSujit Janardanan is the Head of Marketing for Google Cloud's India business and previously VP Global Marketing and Communications of Aranca, and prior to that was part of the initial team that led growth for AWS's India business. In this episode, Sujit talks to us about his role at Google, the key drivers of their extraordinarily successful partner-marketing model, and what he looks for in his marketing leaders.2020-11-3046 minThe Great Indian Marketing ShowUnny Radhakrishnan - CEO, Digitas IndiaUnny Radhakrishan is the CEO of Digitas India, a global marketing communications and technology brand from the Publicis Group. He was previously Chief Digital Officer at Maxus (now Wavemaker), where he built Maxus as the first media agency in the GroupM system to have integrated capabilities in Digital Media, Creative, Social, Technology and R&D.
We talk to him about the advent of digital media, humanizing brand experience, bringing authenticity into brand voice, what's the ideal customer - marketing agency partnership like, campaigns like 'Propah Lady' with Puma and Tinder's Swipe Night. Join us for a fun co...2020-11-3033 min
SaaS SessionsS3E5 - How to evangelize your product? ft. Aadil Bandukwala, Director APAC Field Marketing at HackerRankIn this episode, we hosted Aadil Bandukwala, Director APAC Field Marketing at HackerRank to talk about evangelizing your product.Aadil was previously the Chief Evangelist at Belong. He explains what is product evangelism and how it differs from branding.If you're new to this, he also tells us how can individuals/companies can get started with product evangelism. All this and more with Aadil in this episode.Connect with Aadil - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aadil/Follow on Twitter - https://twitter.com/aadilVisit our w...2020-08-3034 min