Hires & Promotions: Viacom18 Media, Hilton Goa Resorts, Network Advertising

Nishit B. Vora ropes in as Head of Marketing, Brand, and Digital at Viacom18 Media

Viacom18 Media appointed Nishit B. Vora as head of marketing, brand, and digital for its integrated network solutions. Vora made it official on his LinkedIn post. 

Vora joined the media company after a short run with Think9 Consumer Technology as vice president, where he was leading the brand growth and strategy of their D2C brand.

In his 15 years of industry experience, Vora worked with Future Group India as digital marketing - lead and FoxyMoron for around 5 years. He also had prior stints with Rohit Shetty Productions, FCB Ulka and PhoCusWright.

Hilton Goa Resort promotes Abishek Chandran to Cluster Director - Marketing & Communications

Abishek Chandran gets elevated from cluster marketing & communication Manager to cluster director in marketing and communications. Chandran consistently delivered exceptional campaigns, managed brand standards effectively, and built strong relationships with key stakeholders, which have resulted in the growth of the resort’s, brand's reputation and revenue. Throughout his tenure, he have been instrumental in driving the success of the Hilton Goa Resort andDoubleTree by Hilton Goa, Arpora – Baga.

Vora, now, will be working closely with the cluster commercial director, general managers and teams at the Hilton Regional Office to develop and execute innovative campaigns, drive brand growth, and foster stronger relationships with key stakeholders, with his experience and his drive towards excellence in marketing and communication strategies across the cluster.

Network Advertising appoints Rahool Talukdar as Group Creative Director - Digital

Rahool Talukdar appointed as Group Creative Director – Digital at Network Advertising. Prior to this, Talukdar was with Dentsu iProspect, bringing over 15 years of rich experience, having worked across both mainline and digital agencies.

At Network, Talukdar shares, "I resonate with the creative freedom provided by an independent venture, where transparency and clear direction foster professional growth. I am thrilled to be a part of their growth story."

Akashneel Dasgupta, CCO, Network Advertising, expresses enthusiasm about Talukdar’s addition to the team, stating, "Rahool will help shape our future as a fully integrated agency. He possesses extensive experience in nurturing young talent and guiding them towards greater accomplishments. We look forward to an exciting future and exceptional work with him on board."

Vinod Nair, Managing Director, Network Advertising, underscores the significance of digital communication for the agency, saying, "Digital Communication is a crucial element in our integrated offering to clients. Under Rahool's creative leadership, I am eager to see him add value to our clients' businesses alongside his dynamic team.