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Kapil Sethi joins Network18 as head of technology
MUMBAI: Kapil Sethi has taken the reins as head of technology at Network18 Media & Investments Limited, bringing a wealth of experience from India’s top media houses.
Sethi described the role as “an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of India’s most dynamic media networks and help shape its digital and convergence technology roadmap.” He added that he looks forward to working with talented teams to drive innovation, scalability, and impact across platforms, while expressing gratitude to mentors, colleagues, and friends who have shaped his journey so far.
With a career spanning over 20 years, Sethi brings a rich mix of experience from leading media houses. Before joining Network18, he was head of technology at India Today for a year and served NDTV in multiple leadership roles, including vice president of technology operations and head of IT operations. He also spent time at Gege and Cybage Software, sharpening his strategic and operational expertise.
Known for blending strategic leadership with operational efficiency, Sethi’s appointment signals Network18’s intent to accelerate digital initiatives and create a future-ready media ecosystem.
Here’s to new beginnings, and with Sethi at the helm, Network18 looks set to script a fresh chapter in digital media innovation.
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Collective Creative Labs wins two Silver Effies, ranks top 15
Independent agency shines with strategy-led campaigns that move brands and culture
MUMBAI: Collective Creative Labs (CCL) has bagged two Silver Effies at the 25th Effie India Awards and claimed the 15th spot in the Agency of the Year rankings, marking a standout moment for the independent agency.
For a young agency built without legacy backing, these accolades go beyond trophies. They celebrate a fresh approach: starting with brand truth, sticking to strategy, and creating work that drives business, not just chatter.
Three years ago, Collective Artists Network spotted a gap in the market. Brands had access to creators and cultural moments but lacked cohesive strategy. CCL was born to fill that gap, blending cultural insight with disciplined brand planning to deliver campaigns that truly perform.
Collective Artists Network founder and group CEO Vijay Subramaniam said, “We were already sitting at a rare intersection of culture, creators, entertainment and influence. But brands don’t need access alone; they need alignment. CCL brings strategy to the heart of culture so that it drives real brand growth.”
CCL’s campaigns, including work for Zebronics, Rakesh Masala and Liberty, have travelled far beyond paid media, not chasing virality, but earning it through clarity of insight and purpose. Big names are used to amplify thinking, not replace it.
Collective Creative Labs CEO and partner at Collective Artists Network Sanjana Jain added, “Great work starts with clarity, what the brand stands for, the consumer’s reality, and the business goal. In a world that loves spectacle, we focus on outcomes. These awards validate that approach.”
Both Silver-winning campaigns were built on immersive consumer understanding and sharp strategic thinking, reinforcing CCL as a performance-driven creative partner. Operating where brands, culture, entertainment and emerging media intersect, CCL represents a new kind of agency model, uniting talent, content, influence and strategy under one roof.
For CCL, these wins and the Agency of the Year ranking are just markers of momentum, not the finish line.
