MAM
Rakesh Singh to join mediaReach OMD in March
MUMBAI: ZenithOptimedia AVP Rakesh Singh is joining mediaReach OMD, media specialist unit of OMD, as head of media planning in March.
He is currently serving his notice period at ZenithOptimedia.
Singh confirmed his movement to OMD‘s media specialist unit.
In his new role, he will be looking after the Accra office of the agency. He will report to the MD and cross report to Vodafone, UK. His key responsibilities would be heading key accounts like Vodafone, GSK, MTN, apart from growing the business in the region. Singh began his career with Eenadu Television in sales in the year 1999, post which he started media planning profile with Mediacom, then part of Greyworldwide.
He comes in with 14 years of work experience and has worked with media agencies in India like Mediacom, Madison and Mindshare Fulcrum and Mindshare before joining ZenithOptimedia in 2010.
Some of the key accounts handled by him in the past were Unilever (Sunsilk, Vaseline, Huggies, Ponds), Kingfisher Airlines, Castrol Lubricants, McDowells, Airtel, Rolex, Wrigleys, Arvind Mills and Ceat Tyres.
Brands
Sony Pictures Networks India names Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships & key network initiatives
Aneja takes charge to deepen agency ties and boost revenue across Spni channels
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India has appointed Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships, signalling a fresh focus on closer collaboration with advertising agencies and a sharper push for revenue growth across its channel portfolio.
In her new role, Aneja will chart strategic engagement with agencies, unlock new revenue streams, and nurture long-term partnerships. Her mission includes driving sales performance, adding value for clients, and delivering inventive solutions for advertisers — cementing Spni’s position as a preferred media partner.
Aneja brings over 12 years of experience with Spni, having risen through the ranks from manager to associate vice president. She has led high-performing sales teams across key clusters including sony hindi gec, free-to-air channels, and english entertainment channels like pix, axn and bbc earth.
Her track record includes driving integrated ad sales for popular shows such as Celebrity MasterChef, Indian Idol and Superstar Singer, pioneering first-time brand integrations, and repositioning channels for maximum impact in both urban and rural markets.
Aneja’s approach combines content-first thinking with solution-led selling, focusing on empathy, insight and storytelling that resonates with audiences and brands alike. Colleagues praise her knack for building trust with agencies and clients while spotting innovative ways to convert ideas into revenue.
With this appointment, Spni aims to strengthen its agency relationships and continue delivering compelling advertising solutions that combine creativity with performance.
