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The Indian AdGeek

The Indian AdGeek

By: Vishal Mehra
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The Indian AdGeek podcast is where the best advertising minds sit down to talk real business of building brands, every fortnight, from Mumbai to Madison Avenue. What started as a platform to spotlight India's sharpest marketers has evolved into a global stage, featuring a blend of premier Indian & international agency leaders. We celebrate the art and business of advertising - showcasing how storytelling and agency P&L are equally important to resonate with audiences & clients alike. If you build brands, run an agency, or simply love the business behind the work, pull up a chair. Some of advertising's best minds already have. Economics
Episodes
  • Welcome to The Indian AdGeek

    Welcome to The Indian AdGeek
    May 21 2025
    Welcome to the very first episode of The Indian AdGeek—a podcast for anyone who’s ever rewound a VCR just to catch that one jingle, doodled imaginary brands in their school notebooks, or wondered why a catchy headline makes the cash register ring. Hosted by Vishal Mehra (lifelong advertising geek, and also The Indian AvGeek), this intro episode is a peek into the gloriously messy, endlessly fascinating world where creativity meets commerce. Get your ad geek on. The circus is just getting started!
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    7 mins
  • Talented and Trending! - feat. Gautam Reghunath (Co-founder & CEO, Talented)

    Talented and Trending! - feat. Gautam Reghunath (Co-founder & CEO, Talented)
    Jun 1 2025
    Gautam Reghunath, the co-founder & CEO of Talented, joins me to detail his journey in the world of advertising. We discuss how Talented is challenging industry norms and reshaping the agency experience. We dive into the company’s unique approach to talent, sharing insights on attracting and retaining top creative minds, what he looks for when hiring, and the importance of fostering an environment where designers and strategists actively participate in the thinking process. We also speak about Talented's business model, unpacking how performance-based pricing sets it apart and why clients appreciate the agency’s approach. Looking ahead, we explore the future of agency models, AI’s impact on creativity, and whether social media will continue to dominate brand strategies five years from now. Gautam also shares his leadership style, advice for young creatives, and the most important lessons he’s learned as an agency leader. Whether you’re an advertising professional, a brand strategist, or simply fascinated by how creativity and business intersect, this episode is packed with valuable insights and bold perspectives, worthy of the podcast’s debut. Gautam - @gautxm Vishal - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@vis⁠hal1mehra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • From Kolaveri to Google - feat. Samit Malkani (Head of Brand, Social & Events Marketing, SEA, Google)

    From Kolaveri to Google - feat. Samit Malkani (Head of Brand, Social & Events Marketing, SEA, Google)
    Jun 29 2025
    Get ready for a masterclass in modern brand building as we sit down with Samit Malkani, Head of Brand, Social & Events Marketing for Southeast Asia at Google. Samit traces his journey from crafting iconic TV ads to pioneering digital-first campaigns, sharing the pivotal moments—including the viral sensation “Kolaveri Di”—that shaped his approach to storytelling. He unpacks the principles behind building brand love and trust across diverse markets, reveals how he blends human insight, data, and technology to drive creativity, and offers candid advice for marketers balancing short-term wins with long-term brand value. From the future of social media and AI in marketing to hiring creative talent and outcome-based pricing, this episode is packed with actionable insights and fresh perspectives from one of the industry’s most innovative leaders Samit - @Samit Vishal - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@vis⁠hal1mehra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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    55 mins
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