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Mistair announces Aditya Roy Kapur as Its brand ambassador
Mumbai: Mistair, the epitome of timeless elegance and fashion innovation, proudly announces Aditya Roy Kapur as its new brand ambassador, signaling a new era of sophistication in men’s fashion. Mistair has garnered a renowned reputation for its exquisite and edgy range of premium suiting and shirting fabrics that celebrate timeless elegance with a touch of modern flair. With speciality weaves, finishes, and textures, Mistair’s collections are designed to turn heads, whether for a formal business suit, a pertinent corporate meeting, or an opulent dinner party.
Siyaram chairman and managing director Ramesh Poddar expressed his excitement about the partnership: “We are delighted to have signed Aditya Roy Kapur as the brand ambassador for Mistair. Over the years, Mistair has established its popularity across demographics, just like Aditya himself. He embodies a sense of style and youthful energy that perfectly aligns with the Mistair brand identity. With our commitment to high fashion, quality and accessibility, we’re excited for Mistair’s fashionable journey ahead with Aditya Roy Kapur.”
Echoing the excitement, Aditya Roy Kapur said, “I am delighted to be collaborating with Mistair. Their collection resonates deeply with my personal style, offering designs that exude sophistication with a touch of modern flair. What impresses me most is how Mistair combines classic elegance with modern trends, making it perfect for the contemporary man who values both tradition and innovation.”
With this powerful partnership, Mistair and Aditya Roy Kapur aim to inspire men across the nation to embrace sophisticated style and elevate their fashion game. As the new face of Mistair, Aditya’s charismatic persona and impeccable fashion sense are set to captivate audiences, further solidifying Mistair’s position as a trailblazer in the industry and personifying the brand promise of delivering the “finest in fashion”.
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Ogilvy appoints Carol Reed as Global Chief Innovation Officer
Advertising veteran joins to drive human-first innovation in an AI-powered world.
MUMBAI: Carol Reed has found a new creative canvas and this time, she’s bringing her innovation brush to one of advertising’s most iconic names. Ogilvy Group has appointed Carol Reed as its new global chief innovation officer. Reed, who previously served as Chief Innovation Officer at WPP Open X, brings deep expertise at the intersection of creativity, technology, media, and commerce.
In a note announcing her move, Reed said she was drawn to Ogilvy because of its unmatched legacy. “The most powerful thing AI can do is make human creativity more extraordinary not replace it,” she stated. “This is an agency with something no algorithm can replicate, a 78-year legacy of ideas that change culture and drive real business results.”
Reed will focus on building new products, platforms, and partnerships to amplify Ogilvy’s creative heritage for clients and its global talent network. She will work closely with Global CEO Laurent Ezekiel and global chief creative officer Liz Taylor.
Her career began at Publicis Groupe’s Digitas as an associate media planner. She later moved to Omnicom Media Group and rose to senior vice president and programmatic lead at Digitas, where she built an in-house programmatic team of over 40 members. Most recently, at WPP, she served as executive vice president for data and product marketing.
With her appointment, Ogilvy strengthens its innovation leadership as the industry navigates rapid advancements in AI and technology.
From building programmatic teams to championing human creativity in an AI era, Carol Reed has consistently stayed ahead of the curve. Her arrival at Ogilvy signals a fresh push to blend cutting-edge innovation with the agency’s legendary creative spirit.
