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Shilpi Prasad launches debut book “Women Beyond Pink”
Mumbai: In her first literary endeavor, Shilpi Prasad explores the evolving landscape of marketing to women in her book titled “Women Beyond Pink.” Drawing on her extensive experience in PR, communications, and digital marketing, Shilpi sheds light on the evolution of media campaigns targeting women and provides insights into reaching out to the diverse Gen Z women in particular.
The book challenges traditional narratives by examining the evolution of marketing to women over the years, emphasising the need to move beyond stereotypes and assumptions. “Women Beyond Pink” is not a portrayal of individual women but a comprehensive exploration of campaigns, and the changing roles of women as consumers and decision-makers.
Bottle Openers’ co-founder Shilpi Prasad shared her wisdom with readers, encouraging them not to internalize advertisements. Her advice centers on thoughtful purchasing decisions based on inherent needs, rather than external influence. She urges readers to seek mentorship, collaborate with other women, and celebrate each other’s achievements.
“Women Beyond Pink” author Shilpi Prasad commented on her debut: “Launching ‘Women Beyond Pink’ is a culmination of my experiences and observations in the dynamic world of marketing and advertising. I hope the book sparks conversations about the diverse and dynamic nature of women as consumers and decision-makers. It’s not just a book; it’s a call to challenge stereotypes and embrace the infinite possibilities women have in the market and society.”
Shilpi Prasad brings over 20 years of expertise in PR, communications, and digital marketing, with a background in handling diverse roles across various industries. As a co-founder of Bottle Openers, she has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, earning recognition for tech innovations and creative prowess in film production for brands such as Faber, BlackBerrys, Cream Bell, and Alcis.
“Woman Beyond Pink” is set to be a thought-provoking addition to the literature on gender roles, marketing, and consumer behavior. The book is now available for purchase online on Amazon WOMEN BEYOND PINK.
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Vodafone Idea elevates Vineeth Jayendranath as VP, marketing head Mumbai
Telecom marketer takes charge of Mumbai circle with growth and brand focus
MUMBAI: Vodafone Idea Limited has promoted Vineeth Jayendranath to vice president, marketing head for the Mumbai circle, marking a key milestone in his career as the telecom operator sharpens its regional strategy.
In his new role, Jayendranath will lead marketing efforts across prepaid and postpaid segments in one of the country’s most competitive telecom markets. His mandate includes driving revenue growth, strengthening brand positioning, and deepening customer engagement, while also managing profit and loss responsibilities for the circle.
Sharing the update, Vineeth Jayendranath said, “Excited to share, I am starting my new stint as Vice President, Marketing Head for Mumbai circle at Vodafone Idea Ltd. Would like to thank everyone who has supported me in this journey.”
Jayendranath brings over 12 years of experience spanning telecom and IT, with a strong focus on customer value management and data-led marketing. Since joining Vodafone Idea, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently serving as general manager leading customer value management and prepaid business across Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa.
During this period, he handled large subscriber bases and multi-billion rupee revenue portfolios, while rolling out hyper-personalised campaigns and a “segment of one” strategy to improve customer retention and upgrades. He also championed a digital-first approach, pushing adoption of data services and unlimited plans through targeted, insight-driven initiatives.
Earlier, he worked with Idea Cellular Ltd in strategy and business intelligence roles, and began his career at Infosys as a systems engineer. A brief stint at Hyundai Motor India Ltd during his internship added early exposure to marketing strategy.
An alumnus of SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Jayendranath has steadily built a reputation for combining analytics with marketing execution.
His elevation comes as telecom players double down on circle-level strategies to stay competitive, and Vodafone Idea appears to be betting on data-backed marketing to keep Mumbai firmly in its corner.
