MVP - THE MASTERS' VOICE PODCAST - MEDIABRIEF Pavan R Chawla

This, the 96th episode of our award-winning and popular podcast series MVP – The Master’s Voice, is an audio and video podcast, and features another distinguished master of his very significant and strategic crafts of marketing, sales, brand building and business leadership - Shyam Motwani, Business Head of Godrej Locks and Architectural Fittings & Systems.  In conversation with Pavan R Chawla.
The Godrej Locks brand has been growing and building the category of locks and locking systems and architectural fittings and solutions for more than a century now. Godrej Locks has been  safeguarding millions of homes and offices, and the premises of prestigious institutions like the Reserve Bank of India, the Taj Mahal and other important organizations, with industry-leading products and services that began with the timeless Navtal lock, and have consistently evolved to high-end holistic safety solutions. 
Shyam shares his professional background and highlights Godrej Locks' commitment to innovation and safety by remaining consistently and completely invested in the adoption of innovation and digitization. 
Shyam discusses the introduction of the iconic Navtal padlock and the company's continued focus on padlocks with evolving technologies. We also explore their expansion into architectural fittings and their vision of investing in digital technology for integrated solutions.
 
 We discuss the design-led innovation behind Godrej  Locks and premium handles. Shyam highlights their success in smaller markets to provide security to people, and emphasizes the importance of continuous innovation and empowerment of the teams at Godrej Locks, and more.
 
Shyam speaks of Godrej Locks’ marketing strategies, of  targeting architects, interior designers, contractors, and carpenters, and shares information on the Godrej Value Co-Creators Club and the Godrej Vishesh Labh Club. 
 We discuss Godrej Locks’ initiatives to promote home safety and awareness, including campaigns and the launch of digital locks, and address the issue of crimes against elderly people,  and the comprehensive safety  solutions offered by Godrej Locks, and also, the free home safety check-up campaign to assess the adequacy of locks and suggest any upgrades that might be required.
 
So, an insightful conversation, as an audio and a video podcast, with Shyam Motwani, Business Head of Godrej Locks and Architectural Fittings & Systems.  Leadership lessons from one of India’s most experiences and accomplished leaders of the foremost company in the locks and ‘allied systems’ space in India – Godrej Locks from the most respected, legacy Godrej Group. 




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Delighted to share that the 95th episode of our award-winning MVP - The Master's Voice Podcast features visionary tech thought-  and industry leader Rajiv Shah, President and CEO of Digital Business Services at Happiest Minds Technologies. In conversation with series host Pavan R Chawla.

Rajiv, who has shepherded and and grown several businesses, delves into multiple things including the realms of technology, innovation, and cultivating a positive work culture. This episode presents a dual-format episode that will be available in audio format on leading podcast platforms like Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts, and on YouTube in the video format. I had to bridge time zones between Mumbai and Boston for this conversation.
Discover Rajiv’s impressive three-decade-long career journey across diverse industries, from Electronic Data Systems to Wipro Technologies, IBS Software Services, and MU Sigma. His role as the CEO of IBS Software Services stands out as a testament to his transformative leadership.
Rajiv unravels the journey of Happiest Minds Technologies, the IT organization that prioritizes happiness and mindfulness at its core. Their focus on fostering a culture of happiness has resulted in satisfied employees, delighted customers, and fulfilled shareholders.
Specializing in digital services, Happiest Minds Technologies empowers global enterprises in their digital transformation. Rajiv emphasizes the importance of driving outcomes for clients, enabling revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.
Rajiv underscores the pivotal role of change management and organizational culture in adapting to new technologies and processes, as well as the need for mutual learning, transparency, and the significance of taking ‘baby steps’ to drive transformation effectively.
Rajiv's leadership style revolves around creating the right environment for the success of his teams, which number 5000-plus across the world. He champions asking the right questions over being prescriptive, and also nurturing an environment built on trust and collaboration.
So here’s Rajiv Shah, offering  an engaging account of the journey of Happiest Minds Technologies, emphasizing happiness, mindfulness, and the crucial role that leadership must always play in achieving success. Here’s profound inspiration for professionals and thought leaders across industries – Rajiv Shah, President and CEO of Digital Business Services at Happiest Minds Technologies,  championing adaptability, innovation, and a culture of happiness.
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Our award-winning series, MVP – The Master’s Voice Podcast, features respected industry experts especially invited to share their knowledge, insights and learnings from their experience and achievements, and I am delighted that our 94th episode features Ramesh Narayan, the singularly exceptional and respected Advertising and Marketing leader and enabler, and the most awarded professional across the A&M space in India, Ramesh Narayan. 
The warm and self-effacing thought leader discusses his early career as a journalist, starting an agency, building great, long-lasting and rewarding professional relationships that turn into mutually respectful friendships and also shares other personal gems. 
Ramesh also speaks discusses the importance of, and his love for, sustainability, equality and inclusiveness, the great impact of advertising and its ability to not just hep position the best brands as what they demonstrably are, today, but also to help empower society by weeding out terrible diseases like polio and evil social practices. 
Ramesh also shares his views about the latest feature in his feathers-studded cap – the Honorary Lifetime Membership AAFA very recently conferred upon the doyen for his wonderful service.
He lauds the several A&M industry initiatives for measurement, like BARC, and also speaks of the need and room for improvement in measurement for other areas like FM Radio, and for the yet-unmeasured OTT space in India. 
And much more. 
This is Ramesh Narayan, the diminutive yet towering thought leader in straight-speak avatar, which is the only one I’ve ever seen him in. And this time round, there’s a bucket load of insights and inspiration for the younger professionals. Doubtless, his peers and everyone else across the spectrum will benefit too.
So go ahead. Listen. Reap. Revel. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ramesh Narayan on this, the 94th episode of MVP – The Master’s Voice Podcast from MediaBrief.com. Thank you for your time
 
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My distinguished guest on this, the 93rd episode of our award-winning podcast series, MVP - The Master's Voice Podcast, is Arwa Husain, Director  at AdFactors PR, the agency that isn't just India’s biggest and most awarded and respected strategic comms consultancy by far,  but has, amongst its several other industry- and sector-leading practices across diverse sectors, a remarkable BFSI practice. One that is India’s and Asia’s biggest in the space. A practice that Arwa has helped grow to its current size, stature and industry respect.
Arwa, who has been a part of the leadership team that has grown Adfactors PR over the years, speaks about several important things, including company growth, diversification, the response to COVID-19, the ever-ongoing focus at Adfactors PR on global and India trends and learning, her mentors and inspiration, and her brief assessment of the DNA of Adfactors PR which has always kept it growing over the years. 
The disarmingly easy-spoken but ever incisive and strategic Arwa favours us with some inspiring insights from her personal life too. She expresses her gratitude to several mentors over her work journey across multiple work spaces. She raises a grateful toast to India’s top PR leaders Madan Bahal and Rajesh Chaturvedi, and to Adfactors PR CEO Nijay Nair and to that peerless BFSI and Strategic Communications druid Dr Pradeep Raje. As, also, to two other professional luminaries, Anjali Patil (‘amazing lady, who was my boss in my previous job, and is now my client’, as she tells me), and Ajay Kakar, who also became her client and is someone who has inspired her, and who, we know, does some amazing work for the entire Advertising and Marketing fraternity. Of course, it’s an endless list, Arwa says graciously.
So here’s Arwa, sharing insights from the phenomenal consistent growth and resonance of Adfactors PR -- in the growth of which she has been a strong and trusted ally and partner with the rest of the leadership team. 

Listen in, and I hope and am sure every business owner, promoter, marketer, brand builder and custodian, along with the younger professionals across functions, vertical and companies, will benefit from this conversation with Arwa Husain, Director - Adfactors PR, on MVP The Master's Voice Podcast series. Thank you for your time.
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My distinguished guest on this, the 92nd episode of our award-winning MVP, the Master's Voice podcast, is Mehernosh Pithawalla, Senior Vice President and Head of Brand and Strategic Insights at Godrej & Boyce. In this episode, which is available as a video on YouTube and also as an audio podcast across the top podcast directories in India and across the world, Mehernosh shares his journey from starting as a salesperson in Godrej locks to his current position and highlights the challenges and growth he has experienced along the way.
Mehernosh discusses his role at Godrej, overseeing brand and marketing, consumer insights, and corporate communications and PR. Despite the complexity of his role, Mehernosh encourages independent thinking and originality within his team. He emphasizes the importance of trust, loyalty, and freedom, allowing room for mistakes.
We discuss the culture at Godrej, which values openness, inclusivity, mutual respect, and equality. Leadership plays a crucial role in creating this culture and developing future leaders. Godrej's purpose is to pioneer progress for generations, focusing on sustainability, business performance, and innovation. The core Godrej values are integrity, trust, respect, and consumer-centricity, environment-stewardship, and entrepreneurship.
Mehernosh speaks at length about the marketing strategies employed by Godrej, and the importance of digital marketing including digital platforms, using AR, VR, programmatic advertising, and virtual tours to enhance the customer experience. He highlight the need for a balanced approach, incorporating physical interactions with customers. Also, addressing challenges such as ad fraud and brand-unsafe environments in programmatic advertising.
Mehernosh shares that they conduct test marketing and analyse audience profiles to determine the best audience for programmatic advertising. They work with both in-house digital experts and an agency for programmatic advertising. They emphasize the importance of micro-segmentation, ethnographic studies, and understanding the consumer journey.
Sustainability is a core value for Godrej, and they have initiatives focused on protecting people, the planet, and creating shareholder-value.
They drive initiatives for greener operations, developing green products, and imparting digital skills to youth.
COVID has led to changes in consumer habits, with increased adoption of digital. Customization and personalization are essential aspects of their strategy.
So, my conversation with the charming, gracious and generous Mehernosh, who is equally richly experienced and incredibly wise in his professional approach to all that he does, including leading a smart and capable young
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Partha Sinha, President - Times of India Group, speaks with Pavan R Chawla on Print, Digital, measurements, the A&M industry, knowledge, passion, impact, empowerment, and more. 

In the 91st episode of the highly acclaimed MVP – The Master's Voice Podcast, the distinguished guest is none other than Partha Sinha, the President of the Times of India Group. Partha's vibrant energy, relentless ideas, and unwavering enthusiasm make him the Pied Piper of Print, Passion, Knowledge, Empowerment, and Impact, leaving an indelible mark on the entire advertising and media (A&M) industry.
Hailing from esteemed institutions such as IIT Kharagpur and IIM Ahmedabad, Partha's illustrious career spans over three decades, encompassing roles as diverse as a nuclear design engineer, banker, strategy and marketing head, and advertising strategist. His journey into the world of advertising was ignited by the late Ranjan Kapoor, who recognized Partha's potential and urged him to pursue it. Curiosity led Partha to ask Kapoor, "What do you (people) do in advertising?"
Partha always ardently advocates for the power of print and the empowerment of young professionals in the A&M space.
Known for his candid and forthright demeanor, Partha's straight-speak resonates with industry professionals and friends alike. His logical arguments, devoid of pretense, make a lasting impact. Apologetic but unbothered by the absence of PR-consciousness, Partha's words emanate from the depths of his heart. As he states in the episode, "I say whatever I do because I mean it; it comes straight from the heart."
Beyond his expertise in the industry, Partha's dedication to knowledge dissemination and empowering younger professionals shines through. Troubled by the lack of depth and quality in industry conversations, he strives to provide young professionals with insights from formal programs of professional education.
Partha's love for music, especially Hindustani Classical and Karnatak music, permeates the conversation. He speaks passionately about his deep friendship with fellow musical soulmate Prasoon Joshi and the enduring purity found in classical compositions. Moreover, Partha fondly reminisces about his time at IIT, where he discovered new music genres, delved into literature, and shaped his holistic growth.
The 91st episode of MVP – The Master's Voice Podcast with Partha Sinha, President of Times of India Group, encapsulates delightful insights and thought-provoking ideas. As a testament to its significance, this episode, says presenter Pavan R Chawla, "undoubtedly ranks among my top three favorites from the 91 episodes published thus far."





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