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Jio Studios onboards Saurabh Varma as chief marketing officer
Mumbai: Jio Studios on Monday announced the appointment of Saurabh Varma as its chief marketing officer.
Noted business analyst and film critic Taran Adarsh shared this news on his Twitter handle, stating, “Saurabh will be handling Content Marketing Strategy for Films, OTT and Regional content.”
#JioStudios appoints #SaurabhVarma as its Chief Marketing Officer… Saurabh will be handling Content Marketing Strategy for Films, OTT and Regional content.
Before joining #Jio Studios, Saurabh was working with #INOX Leisure Ltd as CMO for over 3 years. pic.twitter.com/JDgnzoRMoB
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 18, 2021
Prior to joining Jio Studios, Varma has worked as a chief marketing officer at Inox Leisure, where he was a part of more than 700 films and launched more than 500 cinema screens. Varma worked at Inox from 2005 to 2007 as vice president, film distribution and programming and later joined Inox again in 2018 to work as the CMO.
Varma also served as the CMO at Reliance Entertainment, from 2007 to 2009, where he was responsible for film marketing, film distribution, content acquisition, and more related segments. He has also worked at PVR Cinemas as vice president, marketing and corporate communications, and was a film director and film marketing consultant at Saurabh Varma Pictures where he has provided marketing expertise to top studios of India.
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Goafest 2026 registrations now open at early bird rates
South Asia’s top advertising festival returns to Goa in May with fresh ideas and big conversations.
MUMBAI: Goafest is back and this time it’s not just calling for entries, it’s calling for everyone who wants to stay ahead of the creative curve. Delegate registrations for the 19th edition of Goafest, South Asia’s premier festival celebrating creativity and advertising excellence, are now open. Early Bird rates are available until 30 April 2026. The festival will take place from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon. It promises a dynamic line-up of keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops and networking opportunities designed to spark fresh perspectives and meaningful industry connections.
Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) president Srinivasan K. Swamy said, “Goafest continues to be a defining platform for the advertising and marketing community, bringing together diverse voices from across the ecosystem.”
Goafest 2026 co-chairman of the organising committee Mohit Joshi added, “Each year, Goafest creates an environment that encourages collaboration and connection across the industry.”
Goafest is co-hosted by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club (TAC). The event has established itself as one of the most anticipated gatherings in the advertising and marketing calendar, offering professionals a space to exchange ideas, learn from leaders and celebrate outstanding work.
In the fast-moving world of creativity, where trends change faster than campaign deadlines, Goafest remains the annual pit-stop where the industry catches its breath, swaps stories and leaves inspired ready to create the next big idea.
