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Deepak Trikha back at DDB MudraMAx as vice president, experiential
MUMBAI: The DDB Mudra Group‘s DDB MudraMax has roped in Deepak Trikha as VP, experiential. He will be based out of Delhi and will report in to DDB MudraMax President Mandeep Malhotra. This is Trikha‘s second stint with the agency.
Trikha comes in from Sistema Shyam Teleservices (MTS), where he was AGM, marketing communication. In his role at MTS, he was responsible for strategy and execution of 360 degree marketing campaigns for MTS‘s telecom products and services. He started his career with Kidstuff, DDB MudraMax‘s promotional and events unit, and then moved to Encompass as AVP where he served a stint of six years. With over a decade of experience in the field of marketing, he has worked with MNCs such as Ford, Britannia, World Space, Toyota, Sony, Hewlett Packard and Nokia.
Malhotra said, “I am really glad to welcome Deepak in my team. He comes with a lot of experience in the business. I strongly feel he will complete the dots for a constellation in our Delhi office of glittering stars. Looking forward to a great innings with DDB MudraMax. My advice to him is stay hungry, as I strongly believe Delhi has a lot to offer.”
Trikha said, “I am very excited to be part of DDB Mudra Group family which is India‘s largest integrated marketing communications entity. Creativity and customer centricity being the driving factor to run its business, DDB Mudra Group is well poised to take up the market leadership position in the field of brand and marketing communications. I am delighted to be a part of this passionate and highly spirited team and looking forward to play a pivotal role in achieving greater milestones in times to come.”
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BLS International launches #VisaReady campaign to guide applicants
Initiative targets visa myths, delays and rejections with practical guidance
MUMBAI: Visa woes may soon meet their match because paperwork, it seems, is finally getting a user manual. BLS International has rolled out a new awareness drive, #VisaReadyWithBLSInternational, aimed at simplifying the often confusing visa application process and reducing delays caused by misinformation and incomplete documentation. The campaign, led across social media platforms, zeroes in on a long-standing pain point for travellers: lack of clarity around procedures, timelines and requirements. By offering step-by-step guidance, documentation checklists and clear Dos and Don’ts, the initiative attempts to turn what is typically a stressful process into a more predictable one.
At its core, the campaign also seeks to bust common myths that frequently derail applications issues that often lead to avoidable rejections or last-minute complications. The idea is to equip applicants with practical, actionable insights so they can plan better and submit stronger applications within expected timelines.
The push will not remain limited to digital channels. BLS International plans to extend the initiative across its Visa Application Centres globally, reinforcing awareness at key touchpoints where applicants engage with the process.
BLS International joint managing director Shikhar Aggarwal framed the campaign as more than a communication exercise, emphasising the company’s attempt to embed guidance and preparedness into every stage of the applicant journey.
Operating in over 70 countries and working with more than 46 client governments including embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions, the company has built a sizeable footprint in visa and consular services. With this campaign, it is now leaning into education as much as execution, signalling that in the world of visas, clarity might just be the new currency.
