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Hashtag Orange expands operations in Mumbai
MUMBAI: With the vision of offering the best and most relevant ‘insight’ driven digital solutions in India, Hashtag Orange – insights-driven digital solutions agency, today announced its business expansion in Mumbai. Headquartered out of Delhi – NCR, the firm has witnessed exponential growth in the last couple of years of its operations and has successfully accumulated a portfolio of impressive clientele.
As part of its market strategy, Hashtag Orange has expanded in Mumbai to cater to its existing as well as potential clientele based out of the financial capital of the country. The Mumbai office would have full-service capabilities of the firm including performance marketing and will work closely with the headquarters for insight-driven digital offerings of the agency.
Speaking on the expansion, Hashtag Orange co-founder Saurabh Kapoor said, “As we continue to expand our business offerings and digital solutions portfolio, market expansion becomes a crucial part of our growth strategy. Mumbai is the financial hub of the country and our presence in the market would be instrumental in the success story of our firm.”
Hashtag Orange co-founder Mukesh Vij said, “Mumbai will be an exciting chapter in our journey here in India and our presence in the market will significantly boost Hashtag Orange’s Y-o-Y growth rate. Mumbai has huge potential, both in terms of business growth and available talent pool and will be a defining milestone for the firm’s future.”
With Mumbai being operational, Hashtag Orange now has an overall talent pool of more than 45 employees across specialized verticals such as social media strategy/ content, paid media – Facebook/ Google, SEO, SEM, Influencer strategy & execution, development and maintenance of digital assets among others.
In a short span of just over a year, Hashtag Orange has successfully managed to venture into various categories including Fashion, Beauty, Online Gaming, Food to name a few and is aggressively foraying into newer spaces in the market.
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Tawana Burnett to lead social and influencer jury at Abby Awards 2026
Meta’s Apac leader takes the reins for Abby Awards, adding flair to social content
MUMBAI: Tawana Burnett, Meta’s Head of Top Accounts and Agencies for Apac, has been named jury chair for the new social content and influencer ,arketing category at the Abby Awards 2026, powered by The One Club | The One Show.
With a 25-year career spanning the US, EMEA, Latam, and Apac, Tawana has worked on campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands and leading advertising agencies. At Meta, she guides CMOs, business leaders, and agencies on harnessing digital and emerging advertising solutions to accelerate brand growth.
Before joining Meta, Tawana led award-winning product teams at Intuit, LeapFrog, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer, helping launch iconic products including QuickBooks, Listerine, Advil, and ChapStick.
A champion of diversity, she was featured in Adweek’s Women Trailblazers in 2019 for mentoring more than 15 women-led startups and for her work on the #biascorrect campaign that promotes women in leadership. She was also recognised in Ad Age’s Global Leading Women Class of 2023, The List in 2024, and served as juror for Spikes Asia and Mad Stars 2024.
Tawana has held leadership roles in the Singapore Inclusion Council at Meta, the IAB SouthEast Asia & India Board, and currently serves on the boards of IAA SEA and the Ronald McDonald House in New York City. Originally from New York, she now lives in Singapore with her husband and daughter.
The Abby Awards 2026, presented by The One Club | The One Show, will be held during Goafest 2026 from 20 to 22 May in Goa, celebrating creativity across the region.
