TSBI’s Harikrishnan Pillai On Storytelling Making or Breaking Brands; Colgate-Palmolive Rolls Out New Brand Identity; Ipsos Appoints Suresh Ramalingam as India CEO; & More

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No need to scroll endlessly - we’ve done the legwork to bring you the juiciest brand moves and marketing mind-benders, all wrapped up in this edition of Scoop.

From turning “mundane” categories into magnetic storytelling arenas, to legacy brands unveiling smiles as strategy, and a research giant appointing a leader poised to redefine India’s insights landscape, today’s headlines are where narrative meets nuance and identity meets intention. Whether it’s creativity, reinvention, or leadership, these stories remind us that real impact isn’t just about what you say- it’s how you evolve, express, and elevate.

Ready to catch up without the chaos? Here’s your ‘Scoop’- steaming, stirring, and served just right!

• Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Records 1.6 Billion Minutes Watch Time In Launch Week

• Hashtag Orange Wins Digital Mandate For Aparna Venster & Okotech

• ZEE5 Launches FAST Channels On LG Smart TVs In India 

• RENÉE Cosmetics Raises $30 Million In Series C Funding At $200 Million Valuation

• Sebamed Launches New Campaign Capturing A Baby’s Journey From Womb To World

• Essar Capital Appoints Amit Bajaj as MD & Global Head Of Corporate Affairs & Public Policy

• Gandharv Tongia Steps Down As Executive Director & CFO Of Polycab India

• Meru Life Appoints Kalpesh Patel As Co-Founder, COO, & Head Of Technology 

• Manav Parekh Promoted To Executive Vice President, Creative At Only Much Louder

• Milind Pande Appointed As Head Of Marketing, India & South Asia At AWS

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