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Genesis BCW wins national PR mandate for IndiaFirst Life Insurance
NEW DELHI: Genesis BCW has been appointed as agency on record for IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd (IndiaFirst Life), following a multi-agency pitch.
Genesis BCW will strengthen IndiaFirst Life’s core brand value of being a trusted business leader in the life insurance and pensions sector, leveraging through an integrated communications approach combining strategic counselling and communication, media advocacy, crisis preparedness and driving thought leadership in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) space.
“We are delighted to announce Genesis BCW as our communications partner as we take our #CustomerFirst philosophy ahead,” said IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd deputy CEO Rushabh Gandhi. “By leveraging Genesis BCW’s expertise and long-standing experience, we aim to enhance IndiaFirst Life’s brand visibility and connect among all our stakeholders. We are confident this partnership will help us communicate our purpose as a brand and build on our vision of securing lives and creating value.”
“This is an exciting opportunity for us to support one of the youngest and fastest growing life insurance companies in the country in its communications journey,” said Genesis BCW CEO Deepshikha Dharmaraj. “We are living in a world of heightened ambiguity, and IndiaFirst Life aims to give their customers assurance in these challenging times. We look forward to spreading their message of #LifeIsFullOfCertainties and help them build strong relationships with their stakeholders based on trust and values.”
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Gaëtan du Peloux of Marcel named jury chair for Abby Awards 2026
French creative leader to head Still Print category at Goafest this May
MUMBAI: Gaëtan du Peloux, co-president and chief creative officer at Marcel, has been appointed jury chair for the Still Print category at the Abby Awards 2026, powered by The One Club | The One Show.
Born in Paris and the eldest of seven siblings, du Peloux began his career as a copywriter at CLM/BBDO in 2003. Over the years, he has become one of the most celebrated French creatives of his generation, with over 400 awards to his name, including multiple Cannes Lions Grand Prix, D&AD Black Pencils and One Show best of show accolades.
At Marcel, the creative hot shop of Publicis Groupe, du Peloux and his creative partner, Youri Guerassimov, have produced landmark campaigns for national and international brands. Notable work includes “The Inglorious Fruits & Vegetables” for Intermarché, “The Black Supermarket” for Carrefour, “HackMarket” for Back Market, and “WoMen’s Football” for Orange.
Du Peloux also serves as president of the French Art Director’s Club and has participated in numerous creative festivals worldwide, including D&AD, Cannes Lions, One Show, Clio, LIA, Eurobest, Andy, NY Festival and French ADC. Outside work, he is a husband and father of three.
The Abby Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show will take place during Goafest 2026 from 20 to 22 May in Goa, where du Peloux will lead the judging of the Still Print category.
