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ABD Maestro shakes up spirits with AI-driven marketing
MUMBAI: ABD Maestro stirs up the spirits scene with a high-tech twist. The luxury and super-premium spirits company has launched India’s first generative AI-led consumer engagement initiative, putting Zoya Gin and Woodburns Whisky at the forefront of tech-driven marketing.
Zoya Gin is unveiling AI-generated Value added packs (VAPs) alongside AI lifestyle influencer Kavya Mehra, while Woodburns Whisky teams up with AI influencer Kabir Manja to create immersive storytelling experiences for its community of “Bold Explorers.” The initiative combines AI-driven design, content creation, and influencer collaborations to engage consumers like never before.
“Generative AI is reshaping how alcobev brands communicate,” said ABD’s director of marketing and special accounts Arvind Hangal. “It helps us reduce production timelines, push creative boundaries, and deliver culturally relevant narratives that resonate with today’s consumers.”
By embracing AI, ABD Maestro is not just innovating product marketing, it is pioneering a new standard for personalised, meaningful engagement in the Indian spirits market.
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Vodafone Idea elevates Vineeth Jayendranath as VP, marketing head Mumbai
Telecom marketer takes charge of Mumbai circle with growth and brand focus
MUMBAI: Vodafone Idea Limited has promoted Vineeth Jayendranath to vice president, marketing head for the Mumbai circle, marking a key milestone in his career as the telecom operator sharpens its regional strategy.
In his new role, Jayendranath will lead marketing efforts across prepaid and postpaid segments in one of the country’s most competitive telecom markets. His mandate includes driving revenue growth, strengthening brand positioning, and deepening customer engagement, while also managing profit and loss responsibilities for the circle.
Sharing the update, Vineeth Jayendranath said, “Excited to share, I am starting my new stint as Vice President, Marketing Head for Mumbai circle at Vodafone Idea Ltd. Would like to thank everyone who has supported me in this journey.”
Jayendranath brings over 12 years of experience spanning telecom and IT, with a strong focus on customer value management and data-led marketing. Since joining Vodafone Idea, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently serving as general manager leading customer value management and prepaid business across Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa.
During this period, he handled large subscriber bases and multi-billion rupee revenue portfolios, while rolling out hyper-personalised campaigns and a “segment of one” strategy to improve customer retention and upgrades. He also championed a digital-first approach, pushing adoption of data services and unlimited plans through targeted, insight-driven initiatives.
Earlier, he worked with Idea Cellular Ltd in strategy and business intelligence roles, and began his career at Infosys as a systems engineer. A brief stint at Hyundai Motor India Ltd during his internship added early exposure to marketing strategy.
An alumnus of SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Jayendranath has steadily built a reputation for combining analytics with marketing execution.
His elevation comes as telecom players double down on circle-level strategies to stay competitive, and Vodafone Idea appears to be betting on data-backed marketing to keep Mumbai firmly in its corner.
