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boAt partners with MTV Hustle 4 to amplify Indian hip-hop culture
Mumbai : boAt, India’s leading audio wearable brand, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of MTV Hustle 4- Hip Hop Don’t Stop, India’s premier hip-hop reality show. This partnership underscores boAt’s commitment to empowering creative expression and individuality, solidifying its position as a cultural icon resonating with the nation’s youth.
From the streets to the spotlight, hip hop has emerged as the voice of India’s new generation, and boAt is committed to amplifying this movement. As Indian hip hop continues to break barriers and reshape cultural norms, boat is proud to support a platform that ensures these artists are heard, driving the culture forward with each beat. Hip hop has redefined how young India engages with music, fashion, and lifestyle, and boAt is excited to be a part of this transformation, empowering the next wave of creative talent to rise.
boAt’s association with MTV Hustle 4 aligns seamlessly with the brand’s vision to foster a vibrant music ecosystem. The show’s platform will provide boAt with an unparalleled opportunity to connect with a passionate audience of hip-hop enthusiasts and music lovers across India. By supporting emerging talent and celebrating the rich tapestry of Indian hip-hop, boAt aims to inspire and empower the next generation of artists.
“We are excited to partner with MTV Hustle 4, a show that has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s hip-hop landscape,” said, co-founder and CMO boAt Aman Gupta. “Our brand resonates with the energy, passion, and authenticity that the show embodies. Through this collaboration, we aim to amplify the voices of talented artists and contribute to the growth of the hip-hop culture in India.”
As a brand that has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged conventions, boAt’s association with MTV Hustle 4 is a natural extension of its commitment to innovation and cultural relevance. The partnership will see boAt actively engage with the show’s audience through various initiatives, including product integrations, brand activations, and social media campaigns.
Viacom18, head – youth, music, and English entertainment cluster Anshul Ailawadi said: MTV Hustle amplifies the voice and sentiment of India’s youth on a global stage. Since desi hip hop is about showcasing creative innovation, we’re happy to collaborate with a popular youth-centric brand like boAt, as they are influencing youth culture too, with differentiated tech experiences. I’m sure that our collaboration will drive a deeper connect with the young music communities across urban India.
MTV Hustle 4 is set to captivate audiences with its high-octane performances, intense battles, and inspiring stories. With boAt’s support, the show promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for viewers and elevate the hip-hop scene in India to new heights.
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WPP appoints Estée Lauder’s Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as chief transformation officer
Former Estée Lauder executive to lead operations, technology and culture overhaul under WPP’s three-year growth plan
LONDON: WPP has appointed Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as chief transformation officer in a newly created role tasked with delivering the group’s Elevate28 strategy.
Choueiri joins from The Estée Lauder Companies, where she led enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, including the “One ELC” operating model and major upgrades to enterprise marketing, data and analytics capabilities. She also led the redesign of enterprise technology teams and served on the company’s AI taskforce, driving AI strategy, adoption and value realisation across the business.
At WPP, she will be responsible for designing, implementing and embedding the operating model behind Elevate28, the company’s three-year growth plan unveiled in February 2026. She will lead efforts to improve innovation, efficiency and integration across WPP’s client offerings, with a focus on delivering agile, outcome-driven solutions and measurable growth.
Choueiri will oversee organisational transformation across the group, working closely with product and enterprise technology teams to deploy AI, data and technology to build new capabilities and improve operational performance. She will also work with the people function to embed cultural change, strengthen an agile performance mindset and support talent development across the organisation.
Before joining Estée Lauder, she held senior roles across consulting and digital agencies, including at Accenture, Masaï (a Bain & Company spin-off), and Kearney, with experience spanning strategy, data and digital marketing transformation.
Cindy Rose, chief executive officer of WPP, said Choueiri brings a strong track record of leading large-scale transformation across operations, technology and culture, adding that her appointment will help accelerate the group’s next phase of growth under Elevate28.
Choueiri said WPP’s strategy represents an ambitious opportunity to reshape how the company operates and delivers for clients, adding that she looks forward to building integrated solutions and fostering a culture of innovation and change.
She will be based in New York and will join WPP’s executive committee.
