Brands
Budweiser brings ‘What’s Brewing’ to India
MUMBAI: Budweiser’s latest campaign ‘Always Brewing’ derives its genesis from the brand’s core principles of freedom, authenticity and ambition, and engages with today’s generation- who, like the brand, are infused with the drive of constant progress and perfection.
Kickstarting this campaign will be the launch of ‘What’s Brewing’, Budweiser’s global music property for the first time in India. This event will demonstrate how music and Budweiser are constantly brewing, showcasing three different music genre stages at a single venue, with simultaneous performances by 11 hot electronic musical acts of the country.
AB InBev, India South East Asia MD Kartikeya Sharma said, “Electronic music culture in India is very dynamic and millennials are extremely keen to explore newer music experiences. ‘Always Brewing’ is an attempt to strengthen our relationship with our target audience by introducing them to newer experiences in the evolving world of music.”
Budweiser is bringing the first-ever Indian edition of one of the leading global electronic music festival ‘Electric Daisy Carnival’ on 12-13 November 2016 at Buddh International Circuit in Noida. The Vegas-style festival will see mesmerizing performances from over 40 international and Indian artistes combined with a unique carnival like atmosphere.
Completing the on-ground experience would be ‘Budweiser Unknown’ – Budweiser’s interactive office outreach program that targets millennials in multiple cities of India. The programme will offer an innovative Virtual Reality (VR) introduction of Electric Daisy Carnival. The ‘Always Brewing’ campaign will also see an extensive on-ground promotion in key outlets and heavy promotion on digital platforms.
Brands
Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
