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Manish Bhatnagar joins BEI Confluence as director-digital services
Mumbai: BEI Confluence, an independent advertising agency in India, has announced a strategic addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Manish Bhatnagar, a senior digital marketing professional as director of digital services from 5 August 2024. Manish is a seasoned strategic digital marketing professional with 19 years of experience driving digital marketing & transformation, programmatic marketing, influencer marketing, digital media planning & buying for objective-oriented return on investment (ROI) based marketing plans.
Manish joins BEI Confluence after a five-year stint as head-digital marketing at Digitalthinkhub, a digital-first agency in Gurugram where he excelled in creating client-centered, successful digital marketing campaigns that resulted in providing the client the desired return on investment (ROI) objectives.
Manish joined BEI Confluence with stints in digital marketing agencies and media houses including Digital Thinkhub, Percept Ltd, Times Group, Hindustan Times (HT) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Throughout his career he has excelled in developing client-centric digital marketing campaigns & strategies that consistently achieve and exceed desired Return on Investment (ROI) objectives.
At BEI Confluence he joins in a leadership position heading the Digital Team and from the agency’s side will lead the Digital initiatives on Digital First brands like Biryani by Kilo, Kajaria Kerovit, Insecticides (India) Ltd, JK Group, Modi Group’s flagship brands and many more.
On his appointment, BEI Confluence CMD Tapas Gupta commented, “As the world of advertising in India is rapidly moving towards a Digital-First approach, investing in bright & seasoned digital resources and digital technology have been our key priorities in the last few years. Manish’s appointment is in line with our vision of rapidly transforming BEI Confluence into one of India’s foremost talent & technology-based 360, fully Indian and independent Marketing Communications agencies in the next two years.”
BEI Confluence joint MD Abhishek Gupta stated, “We are delighted to have Manish head our Digital initiatives and lead a large team of digital professionals to provide our clients with Digital-First solutions that will help our brands acquire greater salience, achieve Return on Investment (ROI) driven results and build a robust future for these brands. I strongly believe Manish with his impressive credentials and rich experience in building brands digitally will be able to take BEI Confluence’s Digital initiatives to its next level. We wish him the very best.”
Manish Bhatnagar added, “I am thrilled to join BEI Confluence and contribute to its dynamic team. The opportunity to work for such a forward-thinking organisation aligns perfectly with my passion for creating impactful digital marketing strategies. I am eager to leverage my experience to drive innovative campaigns and achieve outstanding results for our clients.”
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Jack&Jones unveils Spring Summer ’26 collection with 3 themes
Music, Rush and Travel chapters anchor expansive youth-focused drop.
MUMBAI: If fashion had a playlist, this one would come with a bass drop, a road trip, and a wardrobe change in between. Jack&Jones has rolled out its Spring Summer ’26 collection, pitching it as its most expansive seasonal showcase yet less a drop, more a three-act cultural statement. At the centre of the campaign is Volume 1: Music, a chapter that taps into India’s independent music scene and wears its attitude on its sleeve quite literally. Featuring artists like Loka, Wazir Patar and Aksomaniac, the line blends bold graphics with relaxed silhouettes and versatile denim designed to move effortlessly from stage lights to street style.
Denim, unsurprisingly, remains the headline act. From lived-in washes to rip-and-repair textures and wide-leg fits, the collection leans into familiarity while nudging expression forward aiming to feel both personal and performative at once.
The brand didn’t stop at aesthetics. Extending its music-first narrative into the real world, Jack&Jones partnered with the UN40 Music Festival held on March 14 and 15 in Bengaluru. The collaboration featured an experiential pop-up, complete with denim customisation zones, interactive installations and exclusive viewing experiences turning fashion into something you could not just wear, but play with.
Volume 2: Rush shifts gears into a faster lane, embracing high-energy aesthetics tailored for movement, momentum and a lifestyle that rarely stands still. Think sharper silhouettes, dynamic styling and a sense of urgency stitched into every look.
In contrast, Volume 3: Travel slows things down. This chapter leans into sun-washed palettes, lightweight layers and easy silhouettes built for spontaneity designed for consumers who prefer their fashion with a side of wanderlust.
Across all three volumes, the thread that ties it together is clear: denim as a constant, supported by breathable cottons and summer-ready fabrics that balance comfort with structure. The result is a collection that doesn’t just follow trends but attempts to mirror the rhythm of youth culture itself.
With Spring Summer ’26, Jack&Jones isn’t just selling clothes, it’s curating moods. And in a season where identity is as fluid as style, that might just be its strongest fit yet.
