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Nike launches TVC featuring team India
MUMBAI: Nike has launched “Bleed Blue Pledge”, a 60-second new television commercial created by JWT Bangalore.
The teaser made its premiere on Nike’s Cricket Facebook page 23 March. The broadcast premiere has taken place today during the quarterfinal play on ESPN. The TVC will also air on Star Sports, Star Cricket, and other sport, entertainment, and news channels.
The ad features cricket athletes such as Zaheer Khan, Virat Kohli, S. Sreesanth, Sachin Tendulkar, M.S. Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir talking about the tenets of the game.
Also, Nike’s YouTube channel (http://youtube.com/user/nikeindia) features interviews with Zaheer Khan, Virat Kohli, and Sreesanth and through the Nike Cricket Facebook page.
Said Nike India marketing director Sanjay Gangopadhyay, “There is no better voices to speak to the fervor and love for cricket held by this nation than those of the incredible athletes of Team India. ’Bleed Blue Pledge’ is unique because it allows these players to express their passion and commitment to the game in their own words. They are testifying to what they believe in.”
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
