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PRmoment IndiaExploring India's PR Market Trends in 2024 with PRmoment's Ben Smith and Paarul ChandPodcast Summary PR industry news and mergers in India and globally. 0:03 The opportunities and challenges for PR heads.Merger of BCW and Hill and Knowlton creates one of the world's largest PR firms. Concerns about jobs and creativity. The best mergers tend to happen quickly. In the US both firms were not doing poorly but were not growing.Agency mergers, talent costs, and retainer fees in the PR industry. 5:46WPP is simplifying its business by merging two of its advertising firms in the UK and the US.The merger is part of a wi...2024-02-2627 min
Unmute by PRCAISonia Singh: Challenges and Rewards in JournalismIn this episode, Niret Alva speaks with media veteran Sonia Singh. She shares her journey in journalism spanning 30 years and the changes she has seen during this period. From her inspiration to join the field, her experiences and challenges, to her view on artificial intelligence and journalism, Sonia gives viewers an insight into her professional life. She also discusses being a mother and her advocacy for women’s empowerment. Additionally, she highlights the importance of staying authentic as a journalist and counters the notion that present times are tough for Indian media.2023-12-2829 min
Unmute by PRCAIGurcharan Das: Reflecting on Life, Leadership, and SuccessIn this episode of 'Unmute with PRCAI', host Niret Alva engages in an in-depth conversation with globally acclaimed author, thought leader, and former top executive from Procter & Gamble, Gurcharan Das. Born in pre-partition India, Mr. Das offers rich anecdotes from his childhood, insights into his personal philosophy, reflections on the transformation of India, his meaningful career shifts, and the evolution of global business environments. He also shares his views on leadership, the democratising force of technology, the impact of AI on jobs, and his concerns over the decline in global liberalism. Chapters 00:32 Early Li...2023-12-0731 min
Unmute by PRCAIPriyanka Gill: A creative businesswomanOn this episode, Niret Alva welcomes special guest Priyanka Gill - investor, storyteller, and entrepreneur. She shares her journey, from graduating with a degree in English Literature and starting her career as a freelance writer in London, to earning an MBA and becoming a successful entrepreneur. Priyanka has a diverse portfolio including CXXO, a Kalari fund investing in female-led ventures, and TiE Delhi, an organization supporting entrepreneurs. She also hosts the Spotify podcast, Dream Build Scale. Gill shares her thoughts on women leaders, Generation Z and the future of the Indian Economy. She...2023-11-1620 min
Unmute by PRCAISaina Nehwal: A Journey of Resilience and TriumphJoin host Niret Alva in a compelling conversation with badminton sensation Saina Nehwal on the latest episode. Discover Saina's inspiring trajectory, from her serendipitous introduction to badminton to her meteoric rise in the global sports arena. Gain insights into Saina's unwavering commitment to her craft, her experiences overcoming challenges, and her valuable advice for aspiring athletes. Delve into her reflections on the evolving landscape of Indian sports and the enduring impact of her trailblazing journey.2023-10-2629 min
Unmute by PRCAIAvinash Pant: Storytelling with brandsIn this episode of "Unmute with PRCAI," Niret Alva dives into the extraordinary journey of Avinash Pant, a marketing maven who has left an indelible mark on the advertising landscape of India. This candid conversation takes us through Avinash's remarkable career, starting from his academic pursuits at the Delhi College of Engineering to his time at IIM Ahmedabad, where he honed the skills that would define his future. From Coca-Cola to Nike to Red Bull to Meta - the journey is really a walk through the marketing history of the last two decades. Get ready...2023-10-1144 min
Unmute by PRCAINaina Lal Kidwai: Empowering India's Past and FutureOn this episode of Unmute with PRCAI, Niret Alva speaks brings us insightful conversation with Naina Lal Kidwai, a luminary in Indian business, as she guides us through India's corporate transformation. With over three decades of experience and an illustrious career, Naina shares her perspectives on India's economic evolution. Discover how India went from the brink of bankruptcy to a global economic powerhouse, and explore the digitization of India's financial sector. Naina emphasizes the importance of digital inclusion, particularly for women, and reveals India's commitment to closing the digital gender gap with initiatives like the tech equity...2023-09-2844 min
Unmute by PRCAIBhairavi Jani: The Future of India is BrightIn this episode of Unmute, Niret Alva chats with Bhairavi Jani, a fourth-gen entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the head of India at 75. Jani talks about her journey as a leader, her vision for India, and what makes India stand out on the world stage today. She says her leadership style is collaborative and ambitious, and that she believes in giving back to society. She also stresses the importance of dreaming big and achieving those dreams. Jani believes that India has become a global brand in its own right, and that this is evident in the way...2023-09-1440 min
Unmute by PRCAIVikram Sakuja: Creative Leadership in the Evolution of Digital AdvertisingAt a time where attribution is at the centre of digital advertising with each passing day having transitioned drastically over the last few years; advertising veteran Vikram Sakuja, Group CEO Madison Media & OOH talks about the changes he has seen over decades and the use of AI in creative media. In conversation with Niret Alva, he shares his learnings and his thoughts on the future. An insightful conversation you don't want to miss.2023-08-2434 min
Unmute by PRCAILeading Through Change: Arundhati Bhattacharya's Journey from Banking to TechEmpowering businesses to grow and scale, Salesforce India is driving the country's digitisation story forward. By providing tools and technology, it is helping companies manage their customer relationships, streamline sales and marketing processes, and enhance customer service. Leading the operations of this cloud-based software company is Arundhati Bhattacharya, who assumed the role of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer after dedicating four decades of her career to the banking sector. Bhattacharya spoke with Niret Alva, an award-winning television journalist, producer, anchor, and educator, in the second episode of ‘UMUTE with PRCAI.’ In the candid conversation, she shared her view...2023-08-1029 min
Unmute by PRCAIRavi Venkatesan: Shaping the Rising IndiaIn this episode, Niret Alva interviews Ravi Venkatesan, a renowned business leader and philanthropist. Ravi shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities facing India, and how the country can rise to its full potential. He also talks about his own personal journey, and how he has overcome adversity to achieve success. Highlights: Ravi's views on the future of India, Russia, China and the U.S. His insights on the types of leadership and how creative leadership can shape the country’s opportunities His personal journey and how he has overcome adversity 2023-07-1922 minPRmoment IndiaPRmoment Resilient Leadership Podcast: Atul Sharma, MD Ruder Finn India and President, PRCAINever has resilience been more under focus as post-pandemic. To understand from the PR leadership how they are dealing with the challenges and opportunities of work in this unique time, PRmoment introduces the Resilient Leadership Podcast. We kick off with an interview with Atul Sharma, MD and VP, Ruder Finn India and President PRCAI. He talks about the benefits of working from home in staying sane, what resilience means to him and how he organises his day. The answers may surprise you!Listen in.Thank you for listening to the PRmoment India podcast. F...2022-02-0125 min
founderINDIA PodcastsAtul Sharma in conversation with Amith Prabhu #CommSPEAKAtul Sharma is the Managing Director of Ruder Finn India and President of Public Relations Consultants Association of India (PRCAI). With 20 years of experience in the communications industry, he specializes in corporate reputation management, brand building, media training, agency operations including client acquisition, management, and team building. Business Leader and Trusted Advisor working across technology, telecom, venture capital, consulting, aviation, automobiles, sports, lifestyle, retail and consumer durables sectors. Been a part of the public relations industry for over eighteen years and counsel diverse businesses, Indian and multinational on public relations, marketing communications, advocacy, crisis and issues, messaging, positioning and s...2021-07-1930 min
founderINDIA PodcastsPrema Sagar in conversation with Amith Prabhu #CommSPEAKPrema leads BCW in India as the Chairperson of the BCW India Group, which was recently formed by integrating Genesis BCW and Six Degrees BCW. Supported by the BCW India Board, Prema drives the India strategy for the Group, guiding the leadership in implementing it. An entrepreneur, an ideas person, a pioneer and a passionately creative person, Prema has led Genesis BCW since she founded it in 1992. Prema hasn’t just spearheaded the firm, she has also given the Indian public relations and communications industry some of its firsts—first to develop proprietary tools for reputation management, the first to cr...2021-07-1636 min
Mrigashira PodcastAtul Sharma on PR industry reinventing itself to remain pertinent
The public relations industry is going through a critical phase where it is required to constantly reinvent itself in order to stay relevant to the clients. What are the dynamics that are forcing a paradigm shift to the way this industry has been conducting so far? Radha Radhakrishnan tries to find out all the answers in her chat with Atul Sharma, President, PRCAI.
PRCAI – Public Relations Consultants Association of India is now all set to play a more decisive role under the leadership of Atul Sharma – the newly elected President of the body. He says that the ongo...2021-01-2024 min
The Elephant in the Room003 Straight to Normal with Sharif RangnekarMy guest in the third episode of the podcast is Sharif Rangnekar author of ‘Straight to Normal’ my life as a gay man. He is the festival director of ‘The Rainbow Literature festival’ and he curates, ‘Embrace music justice arts’ platform. Sharif is a TEDx speaker, a former President of the PRCAI and former board member of global communications forum ICCO. He is a communications and workplace sensitisation consultant and an advocate for the LGBTQ community in IndiaDuring the episode we delve into his journey as a 52 year old gay man, how writing the book ‘Straight to Normal’ help...2020-11-2625 min