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Sociowash Mumbai appoints Amisha Gulati as business head
Mumbai: Sociowash, one of India’s leading integrated advertising agencies, has appointed Amisha Gulati as its new business head to lead Mumbai operations. Amisha will be responsible for driving the holistic growth of Sociowash, both from new business and operations perspectives.
With over 13 years of extensive experience as a seasoned marketing professional, Amisha possesses expertise on both the agency and client sides of the industry. She has previously made significant contributions to the growth of renowned agencies such as Schbang and Glitch, as well as the streaming platform ZEE5.
In her role as business head at Sociowash, Gulati will report directly to the co-founders, Pranav Agarwal and Raghav Bagai. Her core objective will be to elevate the agency to one of the top integrated advertising agencies in India by producing impactful work that directly addresses business challenges while fostering a positive work environment. Her multifaceted role includes client relationship management, championing award-winning campaigns, P&L management and fostering a collaborative culture within the organization.
Sociowash co-founder Pranav Agarwal commented on the appointment, “We are strengthening our core team to align with the company’s goal of global expansion. We are thrilled to welcome Amisha to our team of creative and energetic individuals. With her extensive experience and proven track record, we are confident that Amisha will play a pivotal role in shaping the future success of Sociowash Mumbai.”
Sociowash co-founder Raghav Bagai said, “Amisha’s success and leadership in previous roles underscores her ability to drive growth and innovation within the agency. Her strategic vision and industry insights will undoubtedly elevate our innovative solutions. We’re excited about the positive impact she will bring to the team and look forward to achieving new milestones together.”
On her appointment, Amisha Gulati said, “As Business Head of Mumbai, I plan to grow the business manifold while building campaigns that the team and clients will be proud of. Consistently achieving creative excellence while transforming business will be my main goal, which ties in with Sociowash’s mission to “Add Value”. We have some very talented people with lots of enthusiasm and passion and I intend to fuel that passion in the right direction.”
The Sociowash team in Mumbai recently moved to a dedicated office. In less than four years, the team has expanded to a workforce of 100 employees, prompting the move to a bigger office; this strategic shift enables the team to seamlessly manage growing clientele with enhanced efficiency and dedication.
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ZEEL transfers syndication business, invests Rs 505 crore in IP push
Restructuring, stake buy and FCCB moves signal sharper content strategy
MUMBAI: In the content economy, owning the story is half the battle monetising it is the real game, and Zee Entertainment Enterprises is doubling down on both. The company has approved the transfer of its syndication and content licensing business to its wholly owned subsidiary ZI-IPR Enterprises, alongside an investment of Rs 505 crore aimed at strengthening its play in content intellectual property (IP) acquisition, management and monetisation. The move, effective April 1, 2026, will see the business transferred on a slump sale basis at book value, including all associated assets, liabilities and commercial rights effectively consolidating IP operations under a more focused structure.
At its core, the restructuring signals a strategic shift. As content consumption increasingly fragments across digital and global platforms, the value of IP lies not just in creation but in how efficiently it can be distributed, repackaged and monetised across markets. By housing its syndication engine within ZI-IPR Enterprises, ZEEL appears to be building a more agile and scalable ecosystem, one that can better extract value from its vast content library while adapting to evolving distribution models.
But the company’s ambitions are not limited to restructuring. ZEEL has also approved an investment of up to Rs 20.09 crore in Culture of Real Experiences (CORE), acquiring a 51 per cent stake in the entity. The move expands its footprint into the broader creative and experiential space, suggesting a push beyond traditional broadcasting into areas where content, culture and immersive experiences intersect.
At the same time, ZEEL has moved to tidy up its financials, approving the redemption of $23.9 million in outstanding foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) and cancelling an unused $215.1 million commitment. The twin steps are expected to ease pressure on its treasury, freeing up capital and improving financial flexibility as the company invests more aggressively in its IP strategy.
Taken together, the decisions reflect a company in recalibration mode streamlining legacy structures, sharpening its focus on content ownership, and exploring new avenues for growth. In a market where the lines between television, streaming and experiential entertainment are increasingly blurred, ZEEL’s latest moves suggest it is not just creating content, but building a system to make that content travel further and pay better.
