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Brand Street hires DAN’s Dogra for rural marketing initiative
MUMBAI: Brand Street India, an integrated marketing agency, has launched ‘Rural Street,’ an identity for its rural marketing branch.
Rajesh Dogra has been tasked with the agency’s planning and implementation of rural projects nationally. The agency continues its expansion into the space through cutting-edge initiatives and a multi-functional dedicated team. After a few successful rural campaigns such as TVS Motor Company, Tata Motors and TI Cycles, Brand Street India is all set to create new channels.
With more than two decades of experience in planning and implementation at hand, Dogra has managed numerable projects in the hinterlands. Before joining he had the exposure of working with the rural teams of Dentsu Aegis Network, Percept Out of Home, Dr. Jain’s Video on Wheels and more. Brand Street India stands to have the ability to recognise rural opportunities and develop innovations to tap that space along with their other markets.
Brand Street India national head Surendra Singh said, “Rural consumers are aspiring to purchase high quality products. Now is the perfect time for us to allocate required dedication and resources towards it.”
Brand Street India business director Argha Sengupta said, “We are now building a dedicated rural team that will be headed by Rajesh Dogra. He is a very senior member in the rural domain and I am sure it will take the agency to greater heights in the rural markets.”
Senior manager Dogra said, “The rural consumer is evolving, and they are increasingly changing their consumption patterns. I will be able to utilise my knowledge and experience to pioneer innovations that will take rural marketing to an altogether different horizon.”
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BLR Airport Launches ‘Connections’ Service to Ease Transit Travel
New initiative targets smoother transfers as Bengaluru hub traffic rises 30 per cent.
MUMBAI: Missed connections may be a traveller’s nightmare but Bengaluru is trying to make them a thing of the past. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has rolled out ‘Connections by BLR’, a new transfer programme designed to take the friction out of connecting journeys. Built around three pillars ease, efficiency and experience,the initiative aims to simplify what is often the most stressful leg of air travel.
The move comes as transfer traffic at BLR Airport climbs sharply, up more than 30 per cent year-on-year. Transfers currently account for around 15 per cent of total passenger traffic and are projected to touch 20 per cent by 2026, signalling a clear shift in how the airport is positioning itself within airline networks.
At its core, the programme focuses on making navigation intuitive and downtime more comfortable. Dedicated transfer desks have been set up across terminals, supported by colour-coded wayfinding blue and yellow signage designed for quick recognition. Inter-terminal movement is being streamlined through complimentary shuttle services with predictable wait times, while designated transfer zones aim to reduce passenger confusion.
Beyond logistics, the airport is leaning into experience. Travellers in transit now have access to a wider choice of lounges, curated retail and food and beverage options, as well as sleeping pods for short stays. For longer layovers, transit hotels in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer boutique in-terminal accommodation, an increasingly sought-after feature as global travel patterns evolve.
The timing is strategic. BLR Airport now connects to 114 passenger destinations 80 domestic and 34 international with key routes spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune domestically, and Singapore, London Heathrow, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur internationally. Recent additions such as Hindon, Bidar and Silchar within India, alongside Dammam, Hanoi and Riyadh overseas, are further expanding its reach.
Infrastructure is also catching up with ambition. Developments including the West Cross Taxiway, Terminal 1 refurbishment and Terminal 2 expansion are laying the groundwork for higher capacity and smoother operations critical for any airport aiming to become a serious transfer hub.
Bangalore International Airport Limited chief operating officer Girish Nair framed the initiative as both a response to demand and a forward-looking play. He pointed to the growing depth of the airport’s network and the opportunity to build a more reliable transfer ecosystem that benefits both passengers and airline partners.
In an era where travel is as much about transitions as destinations, BLR Airport is betting that a seamless connection might just be the journey’s most important upgrade.
