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Neeraj (Bunty) Bahl appointed ITW Blitz CEO
NEW DELHI: Neeraj Bahl has been appointed as the chief executive officer of ITW Blitz, the talent management arm of ITW Playworx Media and Entertainment, a part of ITW Consulting, an integrated marketing agency.
Bahl, popularly known as Bunty, brings in close to 20 years of experience in the field of celebrity management and film and digital content creation. Bunty will be based in Mumbai and will report to the executive board of ITW Playworx.
Bahl said: “The Indian market is largely influenced by entertainment and sports. The film and music industry is going through an explosive growth phase which we want to capitalise on.”
ITW Playworx CEO Sidharth Ghosh said, “Our vision is to create an integrated approach for brands, where it is not only about creating the right concept, but also about ensuring quality execution across mediums.”
“Content consumption pattern is evolving — on newer platforms like OTT. ITW Blitz will also create customised content across mediums. With the wealth of knowledge and experience Bunty brings in, his contribution will have a positive impact on the overall business,” Ghosh added.
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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.
