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Infomedia India launches ‘Better Interiors’
| MUMBAI: : Infomedia India Ltd., the publisher of special Interest titles including Better Photography, Overdrive, Search and Chip, is now ready to launch their next title Better Interiors – a magazine targeting the interior designing industry. The 144-page monthly specialist will be available at stands for Rs. 50 from 5 May 2005. | |
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 Witnessing the change in attitude and mindsets of the Indian interiors the editorial team of Better Interiors has put a diverse stream of content together which includes Design Files which would profile established and upcoming architects and interior designers who have to their credit varied design work that covers homes, offices, retail spaces and more and 9 to 5 which highlights corporate spaces that reflect trends in modern styles, material and colors in today‘s ever evolving work environment. The other important and interesting sections include International Lines, Showplace, Greenspace, Snapshots, Swishlist, Artbeat, Around Town, Hot Property & Club Select and Design Matters, says an official release. | |
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| The focus is laid on soft and hard furnishing varieties, interiors in leisure destinations, art and entertainment complexes, layout planning in clubs, hotels and much more. The team also plans to undertake a series of community driven initiatives and programs. | |
| With a clear focus on the business and commerce of interiors, the magazine intends to be the facilitator, forum and network constructor for the business of Interiors. Better Interiors will add a powerful dimension to the business of Interior Design publishing. The content and production values of Better Interiors will be unmatched by the existing players, the release adds. |
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Prakash Nair reportedly quits Ogilvy after 23 years
One of the agency’s longest-serving leaders has moved on, with his next destination still unknown
MUMBAI: After more than two decades at one address, Prakash Nair has left the building. The president and head of office, north at Ogilvy has moved on from the agency, according to highly placed industry sources. His next move remains unknown. Ogilvy did not respond to requests for comment.
Nair spent over 23 years at the agency, making him one of its longest-serving senior figures. He was elevated to lead the Gurugram office in April 2022, a role that put him at the helm of Ogilvy’s northern operations at a time of considerable churn across the advertising industry.
Before taking charge in the capital, Nair served as associate president at Ogilvy Mumbai, where he worked on some of the agency’s most prized accounts, including Mondelez, Tata Motors, and BP Castrol. Over the years, he built a reputation for driving modern, integrated, and award-winning work, the kind that wins metals at Cannes and keeps clients from straying.
His departure was marked in style. A farewell gathering was held in Delhi, attended by senior figures from across the advertising fraternity, a signal of the regard in which Nair is held in an industry that does not always pause to say goodbye properly.
Where he goes next is the question the industry is now asking. After 23 years at one of the world’s most storied agencies, the answer, when it comes, will be worth watching.
