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Cheil India appoints Sourav Ray as chief strategy officer
NEW DELHI: Cheil India has appointment Sourav Ray as chief strategy officer (CSO). He will advance the integrated planning and strategy for the company.
Ray is being promoted internally and will be succeeding Atika Malik with immediate effect.
He brings over 20 years of strategic planning and brand-building experience to his new role. He has a strong track record in stewarding brands in India, Hong Kong, and China across leading agencies like Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, Bates 141, and Havas Worldwide. He has worked on a diverse set of clients covering FMCG/CPG, mobile devices, finance, media, pharmaceuticals, lifestyle, travel, B2B technology, and the social sector.
Cheil India COO Sanjeev Jasani said, “We wanted to hand-pick someone who had the balance of a classic strategy background and the ability to formulate a strategy that’s relevant for today. Sourav is that person. He has a depth of experience which, together with his curiosity and understanding of the new nuances of today’s marketing landscape, will elevate our strategic offering. I look forward to some great work from him.”
“Cheil is a unique agency with a hugely diverse set of minds. I don’t need to point out the uncertain times that we all are in. This organisation can harness the power of diversity and create connected experiences that matter and provide positive value to our clients. I have been deeply interested in work that drives change; brand/business transformations, behavioural change, or even social change. In my new role, I look forward to helping clients integrate the idea of the brand with the digital reinvention of people and businesses to tell great stories,” added Ray.
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Royal Stag launches ‘Live It Large’ campaign with six celebrity faces
Rohit Sharma, Bumrah, Badshah lead new Royal Stag brand film
MUMBAI: Big dreams, bigger personalities and a message that ambition comes in many forms. That is the pitch behind the new ‘Live It Large’ campaign from Seagram’s Royal Stag Packaged Drinking Water, which brings together six well known faces from sport, music, cinema and gaming.
The campaign features cricketers Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, rapper Badshah, actors Sidharth Malhotra and Naga Chaitanya, and gamer Payal Dhare, each representing a different facet of what the brand calls “Generation Large”.
Announced by Pernod Ricard India, the campaign film travels across regions of the country to highlight how ambition and self expression take on different cultural flavours across India. From the swagger of North India to the tech driven vibrancy of the South, the music rich East and the rustic energy of the West, the film positions the country as a “Land of Large”.
The campaign marks an evolution of Royal Stag’s long running philosophy of encouraging young Indians to dream big. The brand says the new narrative reflects a generation that is redefining success and choosing unconventional paths.
Debasree Dasgupta, chief marketing officer at Pernod Ricard India, said the campaign builds on the brand’s legacy of celebrating aspiration. She said bringing together personalities from different industries and regions reflects how ambition today has many voices and expressions.
For Sharma, the campaign echoes the mindset required on the cricket field. He said living large is about backing oneself even when the odds are stacked against you and enjoying the journey along the way.
Malhotra described the collaboration as a natural fit with his belief in pushing boundaries and trying new things, while Badshah said the campaign celebrates individuality and the confidence to chase one’s own path.
Bumrah said the philosophy resonated with his own approach to the game, where discipline and belief matter as much as headline moments. Chaitanya added that the brand’s ability to stay rooted in culture while evolving with the times made the collaboration meaningful.
Dhare, one of India’s leading gaming creators, said the campaign reflects the spirit of young dreamers who are redefining success on their own terms.
The ‘Live It Large’ campaign will roll out through a multi platform strategy spanning television, digital media, print and outdoor advertising as Royal Stag looks to connect with India’s young, aspirational audience.
