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Carat wins Tzinga business
MUMBAI: Hector Beverages, manufacturers of the energy drink Tzinga, have appointed Aegis‘ Carat to manage their account.
The agency‘s Bengaluru office will handle the account.
Hector Beverages director and co-founder Suhas Misra said, “The category is still under-developed and when compared to similar markets, the future growth potential is massive . We wanted a strong and dedicated media agency who can partner us in our growth plans wrt consumer and media understanding, and we found Carat as a perfect fit.”
Hector Beverages media consultant Chirantan Chandran said, “We were delighted to see the response we received from Carat on the brief and their huge passion for our business. Their understanding of the brief and the customized media solution recommended by Carat using a combination of insights and cutting edge tools were something we were looking for. We are pleased to have them as a partner and are sure that they would contribute significantly to our business growth.”
Carat MD Kartik Iyer said, “It has always been our effort to deliver consumer and business focused solutions and services to all our clients across India and are delighted that Hector Beverages found value in our proposal. We are happy to see that Hector Beverages reposed faith and confidence in our cutting edge media solution backed by relevant consumer insights.”
Carat is part of the Aegis Media India Group that also includes Vizeum, Posterscope, Isobar, the global communications agency with digital at its heart and iProspect Communicate2.
Brands
Sony Pictures Networks India names Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships & key network initiatives
Aneja takes charge to deepen agency ties and boost revenue across Spni channels
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India has appointed Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships, signalling a fresh focus on closer collaboration with advertising agencies and a sharper push for revenue growth across its channel portfolio.
In her new role, Aneja will chart strategic engagement with agencies, unlock new revenue streams, and nurture long-term partnerships. Her mission includes driving sales performance, adding value for clients, and delivering inventive solutions for advertisers — cementing Spni’s position as a preferred media partner.
Aneja brings over 12 years of experience with Spni, having risen through the ranks from manager to associate vice president. She has led high-performing sales teams across key clusters including sony hindi gec, free-to-air channels, and english entertainment channels like pix, axn and bbc earth.
Her track record includes driving integrated ad sales for popular shows such as Celebrity MasterChef, Indian Idol and Superstar Singer, pioneering first-time brand integrations, and repositioning channels for maximum impact in both urban and rural markets.
Aneja’s approach combines content-first thinking with solution-led selling, focusing on empathy, insight and storytelling that resonates with audiences and brands alike. Colleagues praise her knack for building trust with agencies and clients while spotting innovative ways to convert ideas into revenue.
With this appointment, Spni aims to strengthen its agency relationships and continue delivering compelling advertising solutions that combine creativity with performance.
