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IdeateLabs beefs up leadership team with two senior appointments
MUMBAI: Digital marketing agency IdeateLabs has appointed Ruchika Kumar and Pallavi Naidu as business heads at its Mumbai office. Together, they will focus on expanding the agency’s business verticals through geographies, managing project P&Ls, forging existing and new business partnerships, building digital brand strategy and innovating branded concepts across social platforms.
Kumar’s key responsibilities involve creating and managing new digital assets and launching new IPs while amping up the white label content. Pallavi will engineer Ideatelabs’ growing overseas expansion in Singapore.
IdeateLabs director Vrutika Dawda says, “I am delighted to welcome Ruchika and Pallavi on board. Together, they come with a rich experience spanning over a decade each across marketing, digital and broadcast media. Ruchika who was associated with Pepsi MTV Indies, will now develop and create new IPs and white label products for IdeateLabs, while Pallavi who was in Singapore for over a decade, working with agencies like O&M and Leo Burnett, will now focus on our geographic expansion.”
Commenting on her new role Kumar said, “As building and running new businesses have been my forte, I’m glad to get the opportunity to create new digital assets and launch innovative IPs at IdeateLabs. Giving an idea or a brand’s promise a-live form and getting it closer to its customers in form is something I have always enjoyed and excelled at doing.”
Naidu explains, “I’m excited to oversee IdeateLabs’ overseas expansion. And, in addition to spearheading the strategic vision of the agency across all verticals, I look forward to creating more industry leading work. Having worked with renowned brands across diverse geographies, I have gained significant insight into working in culturally diverse environments. I’m excited to work with the young professionals at IdeateLabs.”
Vrutika further adds, “They will be pivotal in the expansion strategies of IdeateLabs. As an agency that’s fast growing we believe in empowering women to reach leadership positions, the idea is to develop and accelerate the careers of senior women in the advertising industry.”
IdeateLabs is a full-service digital marketing company with offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Dubai. The agency benefits from a client roster that exceeds 50 well-known Indian and international names such as Sterling & Wilson, AutoDesk, Hiranandani Communities, Brand Factory, Future Brands, Edelweiss Tokio, Hafele, Kalpataru, Elica and Franklin Templeton among others.
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Valvoline launches FIFA World Cup 2026 global campaign
Campaign highlights fan journeys and mechanics powering travel worldwide
MUMBAI: From kick-off to kilometres, Valvoline is fuelling more than just engines this World Cup. Valvoline Global Operations has unveiled its global campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026, spotlighting the journeys fans undertake to witness the game while quietly tipping the hat to the mechanics who keep those journeys on track. Titled “The Original Engine Oil. For the Driven.”, the campaign leans into the emotional and physical commitment of football fans travelling across cities and countries, reframing mobility as an integral part of the sporting experience.
At its core is Valvoline’s first FIFA World Cup-themed ad film, which parallels the evolution of the brand spanning over 160 years with the enduring passion of fans. Produced in Chile by We Are Laugh, the film stitches together moments of anticipation, preparation and connection that define matchday journeys, whether it’s a cross-country drive or a short ride with friends.
The narrative extends beyond fans to spotlight the often-overlooked ecosystem behind the scenes mechanics and service professionals who ensure every trip runs smoothly. The brand positions itself as a constant companion across these miles, reinforcing its legacy in powering mobility.
Valvoline Global chief brand officer Michael Kirtman said, the campaign celebrates both the fans who “go the distance” and the people who make those journeys possible.
The rollout has already begun in India and will expand globally in May, covering markets such as the United States, China, Australia, Canada, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. The campaign will be amplified through a multi-channel mix, including television, digital out-of-home, radio, social platforms and experiential activations.
In a World Cup defined by goals and glory, Valvoline is telling a quieter story, the one measured not in minutes, but in miles.
