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Human bags branding and communications mandate for Co2Exist
Mumbai: Recently launched integrated agency, Human, by creative duo Chirag Raheja and Imran Khan, who are walking their independent path after a long stint in the advertising world, bags its first branding and communication mandate for Co2Exist.
Co2Exist is an Indian startup that helps companies and individuals realize their climate commitments. Their goal is to help people across the world achieve a carbon-neutral status while generating revenue for their green efforts.
Commenting on the partnership, Co2Exist director Menaka Pohani said “Human, founded by Chirag and Imran, was a logical choice for Co2Exist’s communications partner.
Their approach, work ethic and professionalism stood apart and is what helped us make our decision to partner with them for our communications plan. Their innovative strategies and expertise in creating impactful marketing campaigns align seamlessly with our commitment to promoting sustainable practices and reducing carbon emissions.
Our decision to appoint Human was driven by our mutual vision to raise awareness and take effective action in combating climate change. By engaging with Human, we aim to amplify our message, reach a wider audience, and inspire behavioural change on a global scale. We believe that this collaboration will enhance our efforts in building a more sustainable future.”
The agency’s mandate includes working on the brand’s identity and digital communication strategy, and implementing clutter-breaking ideas that effect change.
Pohani continued, “On the identity front, Human has already designed a logo for the brand – one that reflects the key aspects of sustainability – restoring our green cover and water bodies, and switching to sustainable power sources to reduce the burden of consumption on the planet.”
Commenting on the logo, Human co-founder and director Imran Khan said “Sustainability is a very broad idea, and capturing the intent of the brand is always crucial. I’m glad we found a genuine depiction of the brand’s purpose, and hope to extend it in many different ways going forward.”
Commenting on the partnership, Human co-founder and director Chirag Raheja said “Co2Exist is an idea whose time has come. Their business resonates deeply with our ethos of creating work that’s good for the people, and the planet at large. So when we were offered a chance to be their communications partner, we leaped at it. We feel honored to be their partner of choice, and intend to fully repay the trust placed in us through work that drives meaningful results.”
Khan added, “Our goal is and will always be to work with purpose-driven brands. Co2Exist’s purpose is as big as it gets – they’re literally out there trying to save the world from the clutches of climate change. We couldn’t have asked for a better first client. I’m excited about the win, and look forward to creating work that drives positive change. “
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Publicis Brazil’s creative chief Mauro Ramalho lands the jury chair at Abby Awards 2026
Mauro Ramalho brings 25 years of global advertising firepower to the new creative commerce, use of data and B2B category at Goafest
GOA: The Abby Awards 2026, powered by The One Club and The One Show, has appointed Mauro Ramalho, chief creative officer of Publicis Brazil, as jury chair for its newly launched creative commerce, use of data and B2B category. The announcement, made on 18 March, signals the awards’ intent to bring serious international muscle to a category that sits squarely at the intersection of creativity and commercial performance.
Ramalho is not a name that needs much introduction in global advertising circles. Over 25 years spanning three countries, he has worked at some of the industry’s most creatively restless addresses. At AKQA in San Francisco, he worked across McDonald’s, Nike, Fox, Target, Kraft Foods and GAP, and helped lead “The Lost Ring” for McDonald’s, one of the first alternate reality campaigns and among the most awarded projects of its era. He later moved to Organic in Toronto, bridging the Detroit and Toronto offices on Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler, before spending over a decade building CUBOCC into one of Brazil’s most iconic and innovative independent agencies, which subsequently joined the IPG network.
A stint at FCB followed, where Ramalho led integrated work bridging online and offline, before he joined R/GA São Paulo as vice-president and executive creative director, stitching together the São Paulo office with New York, London, Portland and California on global clients including Verizon, Google, Meta, Samsung, American Express and Heineken. He now heads Publicis Brazil as its chief creative officer.
His trophy cabinet includes Clios, Effies, TikTok awards and MMA Smarties, and he has served on juries at the Andys, TikTok and the Lisbon Awards.
The Abby Awards 2026 is scheduled to take place at Goafest 2026 on 20, 21 and 22 May in Goa.
For Indian advertising, landing a jury chair of Ramalho’s calibre for a category built around data-driven creativity and commerce is a statement of ambition. Goafest just raised its own bar.
