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Gozoop Group wins digital media mandate for Tourism NZ’s online community in India
Mumbai: Independent marketing agency, Gozoop Group has won the digital media and community management mandate for Tourism New Zealand’s travel trade marketing activities.
As part of the mandate, the agency will deliver best-in-class campaign implementation including content development and online community management for the travel trade.
Tourism New Zealand is the organisation responsible for marketing New Zealand to the world as a premier tourist destination. The travel trade is recognised as a key partner in supporting the recovery of New Zealand holiday travel from India and a key channel to maximise holiday bookings and establish New Zealand as an ultimate tourist destination.
Commenting on the partnership, Tourism New Zealand regional consumer marketing manager, Asia, Venessa Chen said, “We are excited to partner with Gozoop. Their digital and social media expertise will help Tourism New Zealand stay connected with our travel partners during this period of travel disruption, and importantly, reach out and tell our story in a way that keeps Indian travellers inspired to visit New Zealand when that’s possible.”
Gozoop Group CEO (India) Samrat Bedi added, “Gozoop understands the importance of communities and the impact they have on brands. Coupled with our strength of creative communication, we are keen to work wonders within the Indian travel trade for Tourism New Zealand.”
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Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
