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Havas Media Group strengthens team with three appointments
MUMBAI: Havas Media Group India has made some senior management appointments in keeping with its growth pace and new business acquisitions since the beginning of 2013.
In the light of the recently acquired LG business, the Havas Media Arena team has been strengthened with two key appointments. Love Guglani joins as vice president and Saurabh Bhatnagar joins as group account director-Digital. Their main mandate is to manage the LG business in keeping with the philosophy of being Digital at the core.
Besides this, Havas Media Delhi has appointed Roopali Sharma as vice president, to manage key clients like MTS which are on their growth phase.
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Commenting on the appointments Havas Media Group India and south Asia CEO Anita Nayyar said, “Our growth strategy needs the right people. All three have had illustrious careers and collectively bring in huge wealth of knowledge and experience.”
Love who has more than 12 years of experience across media agencies said, “Havas is looking at an aggressive growth path in India so I am glad to be here. I have worked with Anita Nayyar in the past – her passion and support is a fantastic proposition to drive a business, in addition to the working wavelength we share. My mandate presents opportunities and challenges. I look forward to giving brands, global or local a meaningful voice to further their business plans in India,” on his new role.
“Havas is a great opportunity and I am thrilled to be associated with great minds. I look forward to institute a richer, multi level digital experience for the clients and create new business associations in India. The expectations and challenges are big and I consider them as motivators to achieve greater results and growth”, said Saurabh Bhatnagar who comes with rich experience of 12+ years, most of which have been with digital.
On the move, Roopali said, “I look forward to an exciting and enriching career at Havas. My role and responsibility is to further strengthen our quality of work and lead the clients to more strategic directions helping them achieve their business goals. I look forward to working in this exciting and inspiring work place under the inspiring and always motivated leadership”. She has over 13 years of experience which spans across strategy, planning and buying.
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Ritz Media World appoints Neeti Bhargava as chief content and client solutions officer
Seasoned radio leader to steer content and client strategy in AI era
NEW DELHI: Ritz Media World has appointed Neeti Bhargava as chief content and client solutions officer, strengthening its leadership team as brands ramp up investment in content-led, multi-platform engagement.
With more than 18 years in radio, media and content creation, Bhargava brings a storyteller’s instinct and a strategist’s eye to the role. Her career spans leading radio networks such as Red FM 93.5, Reliance Big FM 92.7 and My FM of the Dainik Bhaskar Group, where she shaped on-air formats, refined programming strategy and curated music and listener engagement initiatives that resonated beyond the airwaves.
Over time, her remit expanded from studio consoles to brand consoles. She has led voice-driven campaigns, crafted branded content, developed digital formats and delivered live experiences, blending creativity with commercial clarity. Her experience across content production, marketing strategy and creative leadership has given her a keen understanding of how audiences interact with brands across platforms.
In her new role as chief content and client solutions officer, Bhargava will oversee the agency’s content strategy and work closely with clients to design integrated campaigns spanning audio, digital and on-ground platforms. She will also guide internal teams to ensure consistency, quality and clarity in brand communication.
Ritz Media World founder Ritz Malik, said Bhargava’s cross-platform expertise comes at a pivotal moment for the industry. As marketing becomes increasingly data-informed and supported by AI tools, he noted, the need for authentic and well-crafted storytelling has only intensified. Her leadership, he said, will help the agency deliver campaigns that are both creatively strong and strategically sound.
Bhargava said today’s content landscape is shaped by evolving consumption patterns and technology-led media planning. While AI enhances efficiency and insight, she emphasised that compelling storytelling remains central to meaningful brand engagement. She added that she is excited to contribute to building integrated content that connects with audiences across formats.
The appointment reflects Ritz Media World’s focus on sharpening its content capabilities as brands seek smarter, data-backed ways to stay relevant in an increasingly crowded media marketplace.
