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CREATIVE CATALYST

TRIBHA

Creative Consultant/ Writer/ Director/ Keynote Speaker/ Former Chief Creative Officer South East Asia at Ogilvy/ IAA Creative Agency Leader of the Year. Deeply passionate about advertising, blackjack and single malts, Sonal Dabral studied Visual Communication at India's leading design school- the National Institute of Design (NID). Over a 30 year career, Sonal has led agencies to creative glory in 3 different markets across Asia.

At Ogilvy Mumbai in the '90s, he helped transform the agency, to become India's No.1 Creative powerhouse. He did the same with Ogilvy Kuala Lumpur leading the office to become the most awarded in Malaysia. Ogilvy Singapore was next, where he led his team to become No.1 in the Creative Ranking in Asia, and the third most awarded office in the world at Cannes Lions 2007. He returned to India in 2011 to head Bates, followed by a successful tenure at the DDB Mudra Group.

In September 2017, Sonal returned to Ogilvy India as the Vice Chairman and Group Chief Creative Officer, and in January 2019 he took on the additional role of Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy South East Asia. In March 2020, Sonal left Ogilvy to pursue his life-long dream of long form storytelling and content creation.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

DVIO DIGITAL

DViO is a global, integrated marketing organization that transforms brands to grow in a technology-driven world. DViO facilitates integrated strategies with a digital-first approach to craft experiences that connect the brand with its consumers. DViO’s campaigns are built on a foundation of data and creativity while being enhanced by proprietary and exclusive technologies.

With offices all over the country, DViO has established a network of people, agency partners and brands that work together to solve business issues and build profitable brands. Services offered include Digital Strategy and Consulting, User Experience and Design, Digital First Brand Campaigns and Creatives, Technology Solutions in AR, VR, ML and AI, Data and Analytics, Organic Traffic Building (SEO and Content Marketing), Digital Media Buying and Performance Marketing, Social Media, Influencer Marketing.

BUSINESS VALUE PROPOSITION DESIGN

SUPERSTAR BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Superstar Business Solutions was founded by Abhijit after 16 years in Marketing, Media and Advertising as a calling to address the “challenge of alignment” he encountered in many organisations. Trained as a certified Executive Coach, he explored, tested and deployed various methods and tools like Design Thinking Immersion and Workshops and Innovation Sprints to help pilot and implement initiatives like Company Visioning/ Value Proposition 2.0/ Digital Transformation over the last 12 years.

Superstar helps senior leadership teams arrive at and co-create the 2.0 for their team/ division/ company that they feel jointly committed towards. The 12 year journey of Superstar has been about working on the above “WHY” while continuously updating their “HOW” (Tools and Frameworks) to help achieve the “WHAT” (untapped Potential) for various companies like- Sony Pictures Network India, Godrej and Boyce Group (Storage Solutions, Material Handling, Construction and Tooling Business Units), Sodexo India, Marico, Amazon India, Accenture India, Helios Media, Idealake, AF Mercados, Blue Square, EEMA among others.

SONIC BRANDING

BRANDMUSIQ

Founded by Rajeev Raja and Ajit Varma, BrandMusiq expresses a brand’s essence by applying the science of sound and the art of music. Creating a sonic identity that connects with consumers at a deeper, more subliminal level. In this digital era, music and sound play an increasingly important role in building a brand’s identity. Which is why a brand needs a MOGO® or a ‘musical logo’ - the sonic essence of a brand in musical terms, evoking its core values, emotions and persona.

BrandMusiq has created sonic identities for several Indian and Global brands including HDFC Bank, Vistara, Zomato, TATA Salt, Nestle (Asia Pacific), Kraft Heinz (Asia) and Mastercard (Global) to name a few. The company recently launched BrandMusiq XP- a new initiative in the experiential space. This division focuses on creating bespoke sonic solutions for brands in the digital space, using a combination of creativity, musicality and technology.

VISUAL CRAFT

QENCH STUDIOZ

Qench is born out of the convergence of skills, diversification of creative outputs, passion for visual arts and different perspectives towards the advertising industry. At Qench, the team strives to bridge the gap between intention and action. They bring together the finest in photography, films and digital content. Be it planning, executing, producing or finishing, you will always have access to skills that you can trust.

Qench is also a space where you can do much more than work through Qench Live. If you are looking for photographers, visual engineers, hair stylists or make-up artists to feed your idea with the right talent, this is the door you should knock. You’ll find some of the best talent from across the globe, all under one roof. QENCH Shoot. QENCH Edit. QENCH Create. And QENCH has a good time while at work too. Abundant in options and never short of genius. Simply put, they make your search easy.

CULTURE, CONSUMER AND BRAND INSIGHTS

THE THIRD EYE

The Third Eye was founded in 1993 by Gitanjali Ghate and Jasmeet Srivastava with the aim of bringing a multidisciplinary approach to consumer market research. Their curiosity about the world around them, and hunger to decode and demystify it, is infectious. It drives path breaking thought and action for both their people and their clients.

This company is a fusion of diverse skills and shared passion; individual expertise and collective wisdom, uncommon tools and a common mission- to track the consumer from the physical to the emotional and unearth insights that are simple, potent, and impactful. To unearth data, it takes keen sight. Turning it into gold though, takes a lot more- skill, expertise, and experience undoubtedly. But most importantly, making that final leap from valuable to invaluable, calls for vision. The vision of a Third Eye. Key services offered are qualitative research, cultural understanding, ethnography, workshops and brand strategy.

CULTURE, CONSUMER AND BRAND INSIGHTS

AZENDOR CONSULTING

Azendor’s forte is in brand definition and to create a powerful brand proposition for businesses. Azendor is a response to the way business leaders are thinking today. Organisations are looking for partners who are highly experienced professionals at the top of their game, and who can provide holistic support services in business functions which are essential, but non-core, to the organisations’ businesses so that they can focus on excelling in their core competency.

Azendor: a name inspired by ‘ascender’, which is a mountaineering device that keeps climbers safe as they climb up steep terrains. Azendor’s flat operational structure ensures that the top talents work on every client’s business. This brings in agility and ensures that nothing is lost in translation in interactions with the clients.

ANIMATION AND MOTION GRAPHICS

STUDIO EEKSAURUS

Studio Eeksaurus was founded by E. Suresh, in partnership with his wife Nilima Eriyat, in 2009. The studio deals with production of films in a media agnostic manner indulging into cinema, television, web and digital platforms. It is a design-driven multi-platform production and content creation studio. Which means they specialise in audio visual amalgamation and idiosyncratic culmination of wacky ideas and techniques aimed at creating astonishingly odd balled solutions. Simply put, they make great films.

Not to toot their own horn but amidst all their horsing around they have also won plenty of awards and accolades such as the Annecy, Abby, Hiroshima, New York Television Awards, Asia Pacific Adfest Awards, Spikes Asia, Cannes Lions, Epica, Clio, HaFF, Promax, Ajijic, Animamundi, Krok, Anima, Teheran International Animation Festival and Stuttgart to a name a few.

STRATEGIC REPUTATION MANAGEMENT

PITCHFORK PARTNERS

Pitchfork Partners is a strategy consultancy committed to taking care of your reputation– from building it to protecting and maintaining it. In all scenarios. At all times. The Pitchfork family has marketing and communication veterans who have gone through the test of fire over decades. They also have as advisors top names responsible for shaping the reputation of many national and multinational businesses.

Pitchfork believes that when traditional ways don’t work, tailored solutions do- and experienced minds make all the difference. They are your warriors. They believe challenges are opportunities in disguise and disruptions are merely doors to success. Pitchfork Partners will always tell the truth, no matter how brutal. The firm is founded by industry stalwarts Sunil Gautam and Jaideep Shergill (previously founders of MSL India and Hanmer and Partners).

INTERACTIVE MEDIA AND 3D VISUALIZATION

ROOT 99 INTERACTIVE

Root 99 Interactive, is at the forefront of digital innovation, specializing in cutting-edge real-time rendering technologies to deliver high-impact solutions across various industries. Their comprehensive service offerings include CG Productions, Game Asset Development, AR/VR Experiences, E-Learning Videos, Audio-Visual Development, Serious Games, and Product Renderings.

With a fusion of creative storytelling and technical expertise, they craft immersive and interactive experiences that engage, educate, and entertain. From stunning 3D animations and optimized game assets to educational simulations and photorealistic product renderings, their solutions are designed for performance, precision, and visual excellence. Leveraging industry-leading tools like Unreal Engine, Unity, and other advanced platforms, Root 99 delivers fast, scalable, and visually stunning results. Whether in gaming, entertainment, education, or corporate training, they can help you turn your vision into reality with innovative, impactful digital experiences.

BRAND, STRATEGY, INNOVATION, CAPABILITY

CRYSTALEYES

CrystalEyes, is a brand and marketing strategy consulting company started by Amar Wadhwa in December 2009. He brings 25 years of cross-functional experience in Brand Strategy, Advertising, Consulting, Media and Research. CrystalEyes works with clients across Marketing Strategy, Marketing Innovation, Marketing Capability and Training. On very large MNC and Indian businesses, as well as with start-ups. They see themselves as agents of growth and change, bringing best marketing practices from across brands, industries and geographies to create winning strategies for their clients.

They have successfully executed projects in Brand Blueprint Development, Insight Mining, Market Entry Strategy, Development of Training Content, Innovation Funnel Workshops, Outsourced CMO Assignments, Product and Communication Propositions, Marketing Capability Workshops, Rx to OTC Switches, Rejuvenation Strategy, Retail Experience Strategy, Unified Single Brand Strategy and Development of Internal Purpose for clients like Conagra, Whirlpool, Livguard, Daikin, Tuborg, Carlsberg, Halonix, Orient Cement, Sun Pharma, Mercedes Benz, Nexa (Maruti Suzuki), Michelin, Bajaj Discover, Tech Mahindra, KPMG, Typhoo and McVities among many others.

DIGITAL SPORTS FAN ENGAGEMENT

SPORTZ INTERACTIVE

Sportz Interactive is a leading sports-focused content and technology solutions company with a vision to revolutionise the sports fan experience by creating best-in-class products. Started in 2002, the company now has over 450 'players' on its team and is growing continuously. They strive to deliver the best in sports data analytics, data visualisations, gaming and social media innovations, web and mobile products, content management and video solutions.

Originally focused only on sports data, Sportz Interactive, in the last few years, has expanded to become a 'sports data and fan engagement' company with the launch of social media innovations, broadcast solutions, infographics and analytical products. With a client portfolio ranging from broadcasters, leagues and sports teams to media companies and start-ups, Sportz Interactive covers a gamut of top domestic and international sports- FIFA, Bundesliga, ICC, ISL, Pro Kabaddi, Hockey India, Khelo India, Yahoo Cricket being some of the prominent names among them.

DIGITAL GROWTH PARTNER

FIRST ECONOMY

First Economy is a 12-year-old digital-first, ROI-driven, integrated marketing solutions provider, headquartered in Mumbai. Their passionate and innovative team, empowers brands to unlock their full potential through a comprehensive suite of services including: Performance Marketing, SEO, Creative Strategy, Media Planning & Buying, Technology Solutions, Social Media Strategy, Influencer Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.

First Economy combines creativity with data-driven insights to build performance-oriented campaigns that deliver measurable, sustainable growth. They like to own the Brand P&L along with their clients. Deep partnerships with global technology giants like Google, Meta, Amazon, LinkedIn, Jio Hotstar are an added advantage. With a collaborative mindset and an in-depth understanding of the ever-evolving digital landscape, First Economy is the trusted growth partner for brands looking to scale with impact and efficiency. They are proud to be a part of Local Planet, a network of the largest, fastest growing and most celebrated independent agencies in the world, and solely represent them in India.

PRINT, PRODUCTION AND VISUAL MERCHANDISING

STUDIO13

Over three decades of market-honed experience and expertise in Print Production, Digital Imaging Studio and In-design Studio. Has extensively worked on special projects in designing, printing and fabrication, visual merchandising, events, exhibitions, in-shop displays, signage and outdoor. Has demonstrated expertise in record management, client communication, productivity improvement, work flow planning and prioritization as well as administrative management. He is highly versed with market support activity. Research and analysis of latest trends in printing industry from across the world.

The work done for some key clients includes- Taj Group of Hotels, Lakme, Raymond, P&G, Ceat- RPG Group, Theobroma, Garnier, Mercedes Benz, Citibank, Marico Industries, HUL, Godrej, TVS Suzuki, Bisleri, Thums Up, ITC Welcomgroup Hotels, Vazir Sultan Tobacco, Voltas, Westside among many others. His Advertising Agency experience includes Publicis Group, Ambience, Red Lion (a design company) and Enterprise Advertising. Shireesh is a Silver Medalist and a Double Diploma holder in Printing Technology from the prestigious J.J. School of Art, Mumbai.

EXHIBITION DESIGN & STRATEGY

AP DESIGNS

AP Designs is a creative agency, with more than a decade in the field of exhibition design and visual communication marketing. From inviting visitors, to stall designs/ strategies, to communication skills of the stall team, to lead handling; AP Designs does it all. Ankit Pallan, the Founder, is an Architect and Brand Strategist by discipline. He is also the Co-Founder of 'The School Of Thought’, India's first Institute that teaches Exhibition Design and Production Design.

AP Designs have created award winning stalls and strategies for more than 1800 brands in the last 15 years. Indian and global brands like HBO- Game of Thrones, Fur Jaden Bags, Shree NM Electricals Ltd, Polycab, Asian Paints and many more. AP Designs has recently launched their service platform, that does Ai-based Evaluation and Forms Strategies for brands to be successful at any exhibition in the world, and helping them make the most of their participation.

ACCOUNTABLE PARTNERSHIPS

MEDIANT COMMUNICATIONS

Mediant helps deliver Integrated Media Solutions focused on outcomes over output. Founded by Manas Mishra and strengthened by experienced leaders Beeraajaah Sswain, Gopalakrishnan Nair and Atrayee Chakraborty, Mediant aggregates the team’s scale experience of global brands across key disciplines to all its brand partners, nationally.

Mediant is INS accredited and has a national footprint. It delivers ROI-focused media plans for its clients. This includes helping brands do budgeting, strategic communications planning and media planning, media buying, plan optimization, plan implementation. When applied to the wide range of media options brands use today: Linear TV, Print, Radio, Out-of-home, Cinema, Digital media (SEM, SEO, Social, Video, E-com, Influencer Marketing et al), Events/ Entertainment/ Sports/ On-ground; this encompasses an end-to-end solution to brands looking for a go-to-market team. They also have best-in-class expertise in econometric modelling for marketing/ brand data. Use of syndicated media research data and tried/ tested ERP tools/ dashboards fuel their planning and execution, respectively.

PERFORMANCE-FIRST MARKETING

CHLEAR DIGITAL

CHLEAR is a next-generation integrated marketing agency with strong expertise in performance marketing, e-commerce strategy, and UI/UX development. We help brands—across sectors including D2C, retail, and B2B—scale efficiently through data-led growth strategies and seamless digital experiences.

Their performance marketing team drives ROI through highly optimized campaigns across Meta, Google, YouTube, Amazon, Flipkart, and more. Whether it’s launching a D2C brand, scaling an e-commerce business, or boosting lead generation, they focus on delivering tangible, measurable outcomes. Their UI/UX experts create intuitive, conversion-focused interfaces that keep users engaged and move them effortlessly through the customer journey.

At CHLEAR, they blend strategy, creativity, and technology to create performance-driven marketing ecosystems that don’t just reach audiences—but move them. With a relentless focus on clarity and conversion, they are the partner for brands ready to grow in the digital-first world.