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Zeno Group wins PR mandates of The Derma Co and Aqualogica from the house of Honasa
Mumbai: Honasa Consumer (HCPL) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Zeno Group to lead its strategic brand communications mandate for two brands, The Derma Co and Aqualogica.
As part of the mandate, Zeno will lead the communication strategy for the two brands by managing communications across both traditional and new-age digital channels.
Zeno Group has been tasked with driving awareness of the need for hydration while building equity for Aqualogica.
In addition, Zeno will also partner with Honasa in promoting The Derma Co’s skincare solutions powered by science.
Speaking on the appointment, Honasa Consumer co-founder & chief innovation officer Ghazal Alagh said, “We are delighted to appoint Zeno as our PR partner. Their experience in handling consumer brands and their excellent understanding of millennial and GenZ consumers were impressive. We are confident they will ably partner with us in our journey to educate Indian consumers to make informed choices on science-backed skin solutions from The Derma Co and Aqualogica.”
Adding to this, Zeno India managing director Rekha Rao said, “We love skincare brands that stand true to their promises, like The Derma Co and Aqualogica. The refreshing product portfolio gives us immense scope to explore PR creatively. Added to this, working with an admirable, dynamic Indian unicorn as its strategic communications partner is a matter of great pride to Zeno.”
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
