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Ignitee Digital appoints Jaya Bhatia as director – West
MUMBAI: Digital marketing agency Ignitee Digital has appointed Jaya Bhatia as the director – West.
In her new role, she will formulate strategy for business development in an effort to drive profitable growth for the west region.
She will be responsible for building the corporate identity of Ignitee and acquiring new business.
Ignitee CEO Atul Hegde said, “We are extremely delighted to welcome Jaya Bhatia to the Ignitee family. Jaya brings with her immense expertise in new business development and will facilitate the growth and development of Ignitee Digital. Jaya has the ideal combination of experience, skills and talent to guide Ignitee Digital and drive the company‘s strategic vision and execution.”
Bhatia said “I am indeed elated to be part of the core team (at Ignitee) and contribute to some of the best brands in the country. As director – West, I look forward to working with Ignitee‘s talent pool and assist Ignitee Digital in every step to become the greatest digital agency in the country.”
Bhatia has over a decade of experience in the marketing and advertising industry in the traditional as well as the digital medium. With new business development being her forte, she will be responsible for steering Ignitee‘s business to the next level and broadening Ignitee‘s incredible client portfolio.
She has previously worked as the VP- new business at Digital Law & Kenneth before which she had worked as an associate director, account planning and services at BC Web Wise.
Early in her career she has worked as an account planner and servicing at Seamless Connections in 2000 and as a project supervisor at Ogilvy & Mather in 1998.
Brands
Sony Pictures Networks India names Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships & key network initiatives
Aneja takes charge to deepen agency ties and boost revenue across Spni channels
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India has appointed Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships, signalling a fresh focus on closer collaboration with advertising agencies and a sharper push for revenue growth across its channel portfolio.
In her new role, Aneja will chart strategic engagement with agencies, unlock new revenue streams, and nurture long-term partnerships. Her mission includes driving sales performance, adding value for clients, and delivering inventive solutions for advertisers — cementing Spni’s position as a preferred media partner.
Aneja brings over 12 years of experience with Spni, having risen through the ranks from manager to associate vice president. She has led high-performing sales teams across key clusters including sony hindi gec, free-to-air channels, and english entertainment channels like pix, axn and bbc earth.
Her track record includes driving integrated ad sales for popular shows such as Celebrity MasterChef, Indian Idol and Superstar Singer, pioneering first-time brand integrations, and repositioning channels for maximum impact in both urban and rural markets.
Aneja’s approach combines content-first thinking with solution-led selling, focusing on empathy, insight and storytelling that resonates with audiences and brands alike. Colleagues praise her knack for building trust with agencies and clients while spotting innovative ways to convert ideas into revenue.
With this appointment, Spni aims to strengthen its agency relationships and continue delivering compelling advertising solutions that combine creativity with performance.
