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ART-E Mediatech bags creative & digital mandate for Indica
Mumbai: ART-E Mediatech has bagged the digital & creative mandate for Indica, an Indian herbal hair colour brand from the CavinKare portfolio.
In order to create a strong digital presence of Indica, the agency will be taking on the responsibility of presenting it with the right mix of creative thinking & data-based research, the company said in a statement.
The agency will be responsible for formulating & executing social media strategy, cross-medium communication strategies, and influencer marketing strategies for building a strong brand voice, it added.
“We have always directed our efforts in crafting products that make our consumers’ life easy while rendering an enriching experience. So, it is imperative for us to stay in touch with consumers all the time,” said CavinKare digital & e-com marketing head Amlan Pati. “Given the popularity of social media in the post lockdown world, we were looking for an agency that could transcribe our expansion plans into reality and create a buzzing platform for our consumers to engage with us anytime. And, team ART-E fits the bill.”
“At ART-E, partnering with a new brand gives us an opportunity to leverage our sound digital knowledge using new-age technological advancements and keeping in sync with the changing preferences of the audience. We look forward to our partnership and hope to build a dynamic brand presence for Indica,” said ART-E Mediatech co-founder Rohit Sakunia.
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Bob Iger joins Thrive Capital as adviser after Disney exit
Former Disney CEO returns to VC firm, stays on as Disney adviser till 2026.
MUMBAI: From castles to capital, Bob Iger isn’t done building just changing the blueprint. Bob Iger has taken on an advisory role at Thrive Capital, marking a return to the New York-based venture firm he briefly joined in 2022. Founded in 2009 by Josh Kushner, Thrive Capital has been positioning itself at the intersection of technology and long-term value creation, an area where Iger’s experience in scaling global entertainment businesses is expected to add weight. Kushner, 40, welcomed Iger back, highlighting his ability to blend technology with human-centric storytelling, particularly in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Iger is no stranger to Thrive. He had earlier joined the firm as a venture partner in September 2022, after stepping down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company and concluding his tenure as executive chairman in 2021. That stint, however, was short-lived. In November 2022, Disney’s board brought him back to steady the ship, replacing Bob Chapek following a turbulent period for the company.
Now, with his latest exit from Disney’s top job last month, Iger appears to be revisiting the venture world, this time with a clearer runway. Still, the Disney chapter isn’t entirely closed. Under his agreement with the company, he will remain until the end of 2026 as a senior adviser to new CEO Josh D’Amaro and will continue to serve on the board for his current term.
The move comes as venture firms increasingly seek operators with deep industry experience to navigate what Kushner described as “the most consequential technology shift” of the era, driven by AI. For Iger, whose career has hinged on blending creativity with scale, the transition from Hollywood to high-growth investing seems less like a pivot and more like a plot twist.
