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Compelling titles from Audible at Rs 69 only
Mumbai: With mercury levels soaring this summer, beat the heat by staying indoors with Audible’s vast collection of audiobooks and podcasts to keep you company. To provide listeners with an opportunity to explore, entertain and enrich themselves, Audible, a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced the launch of a limited-period, a la carte campaign wherein customers in India can access over 150 audiobooks and podcasts from Audible’s catalogue at a nominal price of Rs 69 each.
Through this special offer, Audible aims to promote the joy of listening among customers in a more accessible and affordable manner. It presents young listeners and freshers embarking on their professional journey, an opportunity to expand their horizons and elevate their skills. In a world that is time-strapped, Audible’s commitment lies in empowering audiences and inculcate the habit of listening to utilise their time effectively.
This campaign also spotlights the breadth of Audible’s catalogue across genres – action and adventure, well-being, self-help or pop culture, comprising an array of formats such as audiobooks, podcasts, and scripted originals. Voiced by renowned talent, authors, and celebrities, these titles are available at an attractive price point for listeners in India for a limited time to indulge in engaging storytelling experiences. From timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, listeners are in for an immersive experience as Audible offers something for everyone to enrich their summer.
Customers in India can seamlessly access membership subscriptions and single a la carte titles using UPI and credit/debit cards.
“At Audible, we’re committed to making audio storytelling accessible for all,” said Audible country manager – India Shailesh Sawlani. “With our latest campaign, we’re excited to empower listeners to explore and experience the length and breadth of audio content at exceptional value. This offer was designed to aid users in educating and entertaining themselves, by offering them access to a wealth of immersive audio experiences at the tap of a button. Whether someone is lounging by the pool, embarking on a road trip, or simply enjoying a leisurely afternoon indoors, we believe that this summer, audiobooks and podcasts will be the perfect companion for enjoyment and enrichment.”
Ruskin Bond said, “Audible is truly providing a great service to users and I hope to see people listening to audiobooks extensively during the summer break. It excites me to know that many of my books and stories are accessible on Audible.in and I am confident that children will enjoy listening to these audiobooks on the service during their summer vacation.”
Ankur Warikoo said, “For a generation that wants everything on the go, audiobooks are the right choice as they offer information and entertainment in a more digestible and convenient format. With this offer, users can now save money and get access to a ‘wealth’ of audio content on financial planning directly from me, broken down into simple tips without any complex jargon!”
Experience the magic of storytelling like never before with Audible. Elevate your summer to new heights and celebrate the joy of storytelling with Audible, accessible on all devices and payment methods including UPI and cards.
Some of the titles available for Rs 69 include:
Self-Development:
- Ikigai (Hindi Edition) by Hector Garcia, Francesc Miralles,
- How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie,
- The 12-Week Fitness Project (Hindi Edition) by Rujuta Diwekar,
- Develop Self-Confidence, Improve Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie,
- Do Epic Shit by Ankur Warikoo
Romance
- Falling in Love Again by Ruskin Bond
- Diary of My Love by Deesha Sangani
- Our Virtual Love Story by Juhi GP
- The Girl in the Red Lipstick by Ajay K Pandey
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Mystery and Horror
- Byomkesh Bakshi Stories by Saradindu Bandopadhyay
- You Die Alone by Novoneel Chakraborty
- The Perfect Murder by Ruskin Bond
- Ghost Stories of Shimla Hills by Minakshi Chaudhry
- Maut Ke Bad Kuchh Nahin (Hindi Edition) by James Hadley Chase
Action and Adventure
- The Great Train Journey by Ruskin Bond
- Karna by Kevin Missal
- The Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi
- Vikram and Vetaal by Kevin Missal
- Twisted by Chandrima Das
Non-fiction
- Ambedkar’s India by B.R Ambedkar
- An Era of Darkness by Shashi Tharoor
- Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power by Rajiv Malhotra
- 1984 by Pav Singh
- Lost and Found by Stuti Changle
Religion, Spirituality, Mythology
- Durga by Kevin Missal
- Dharmayoddha Kalki: Avatar of Vishnu by Kevin Missal
- 7 Secrets of Vishnu by Devdutt Pattanaik
- 7 Secrets of the Goddess by Devdutt Pattanaik
- Narasimha by Kevin Missal
Children and Family Titles
- Ruskin Bond: The Essential Collection for Young Readers
- Masha and the Bear by Pegasus Books
- Bhagavad Gita for Children by Pegasus Books
- Ramayana for Children by Sudha Gupta
- 365 Moral Stories by Pegasus Books
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Dentsu revamps global leadership, names Takeshi Sano global CEO
New structure aims to sharpen execution, accelerate transformation and drive client growth
Tokyo: Dentsu Group has unveiled a sweeping global management shake-up, appointing Takeshi Sano as president & global ceo, effective March 27, 2026. The move is aimed at supercharging execution, driving client growth and accelerating the group’s transformation across 120 countries.
Sano, who currently serves as ceo, dentsu Japan and deputy global coo, has transformed Dentsu Inc. into an integrated growth partner, delivering 11 straight quarters of revenue growth and strong profits for two consecutive years. Since 2023, he has steered dentsu’s business transformation globally as BX ceo, dentsu, and strengthened Japanese client expansion overseas.
“To support the pace of our transformation and strengthen execution, dentsu will sharpen the distinctive value that sets us apart, positioning ourselves as a true growth partner from strategy through execution,” Sano said. “By creating momentum for clients, partners, people and society, we will reinforce trust and steadily enhance corporate value.”
Under the new management, the global coo and global president roles are being removed. Regional CEOs and practice presidents will now report directly to Sano, enabling faster decisions and tighter client alignment. A new global chief transformation officer and global chief corporate affairs officer have been appointed to accelerate enterprise initiatives and reinforce governance.
Yoshimasa Watahiki, currently Coo, dentsu Japan, steps up as director, representative executive officer, executive vice president and global chief corporate affairs officer. Shigeki Endo remains global cfo, bringing over 30 years of global finance expertise to the fore. Both, along with Sano, are slated for approval as directors at the March 27 shareholders’ meeting.
Other key appointments include: Beth Ann Kaminkow as ceo, dentsu Americas & chief global client officer; Andre Andrade, ceo, dentsu EMEA; Yuichi Toyoda, ceo, dentsu APAC; Will Swayne, global practice president – media & integrated solution; Pete Stein, global practice president – CXM; Yasuharu Sasaki, global chief creative officer; Miho Tanimoto, global chief HR officer; Noritaka Omi, global chief transformation officer; Jean Lin, global chief brand officer; Yoshiki Ishihara, global new ventures officer; Manus Wheeler, chief of staff; Jeremy Miller, global chief communications officer; Shirli Zelcer, chief data & technology officer.
Additionally, Toby Benjamin has been appointed as chief media officer at dentsu UK.
The shake-up comes as dentsu looks to accelerate its transformation, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable growth for clients worldwide. “By eliminating redundant layers and empowering leaders closest to clients, we can act faster, execute better and generate sustainable value,” Sano added.
Hiroshi Igarashi, Arinobu Soga and Giulio Malegori will step down from the global management team and take on advisory roles, marking a clean slate for the new executive leadership.
With a sharpened management engine, Dentsu is betting on speed, unity and client-centric execution to drive its next chapter of global growth.
