Previously, Hirani was at Dentsu India for 7 years
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36 Articles
Alifiya Hirani joins Publicis Groupe India as Associate Director – Corp Comm
Publicis Sapient instrumental in two major account wins without pitching: Arthur Sadoun
While Sadoun did not identify the two accounts, he was likely referring to Microsoft and PepsiCo
Publicis Groupe posts 5% organic net revenue growth in Q3
Net revenue for the quarter stood at €3.81 billion, up 7.9% from the year-ago period
Kristen Mascarenhas joins Starcom as Group Head
Mascarenhas joins Starcom after her term at WPP as Associate Vice President – Client Services
Raymond Lifestyle names Publicis Groupe India as integrated marketing partner
The account will be handled by a customized team led by Paritosh Srivastava, CEO, Saatchi & Saatchi India, BBH India, and Propagate India, and Jai Lal...
Not just Dentsu, two more independent agencies helping CCI in ad cartel probe
A notice, reviewed by e4m and issued by the CCI on March 19, 2026, to an independent agency seeks specific details and information regarding the probe...
Publicis Groupe India appoints Shiv Acharjee as VP - Strategy
Acharjee brings over 16 years of experience across advertising and media
Rahul Dhamnani joins Performics India as Director of Growth
Prior to this, Rahul Dhamnani served as Sales Lead - Enterprise at Pepper Content
The pitch that never happened
Guest Column: Two global cola companies, three holding companies and a buying process that has quietly changed shape thanks to consolidation, writes m...
Shipra Nangia exits Publicis Groupe, launches Braided Story
She most recently served as Vice President - Brand Partnerships and Platform Relationships at Publicis Groupe India
WPP poised to retain Coca-Cola’s global agency business
WPP will not bid for Coca-Cola’s North America media account
Publicis lands LVMH APAC media account
However, Publicis Groupe will not handle the account for Japan, which is under Dentsu
Coca-Cola, Publicis set to review North America media ties after PepsiCo deal
Publicis's new global media mandate with PepsiCo is prompting a fresh look at its existing U.S. and Canada arrangement with rival Coca-Cola
Cannes Lions Creativity Report: 4 trends redefining how brands turn creativity into growth
Cannes LIONS has published its Creativity Report 2026, identifying trends behind this year's award-winning works, from fair value exchanges to radical...
Publicis wins PepsiCo's global media account, exits Coca-Cola pitch
Omnicom loses a two-decade-plus stronghold as Publicis unifies PepsiCo's worldwide media business and steps back from a rival $4 billion Coke review
Aman Mannan and Oindrila Roy launch AndOr
The Mumbai-based storytelling company will create brand-first microdramas, micro-docs, social series and micropodcasts
Publicis Groupe elevates Abhishek Mathur to Director - Digital Buying
He was previously serving as Associate Director - Digital Buying
Publicis bags Gilead Sciences US media account
The account had been with Interpublic Group of Cos. before Omnicom acquired it
JT Waszkowski joins Publicis Groupe as Vice President, Connected Media Solutions
Prior to this, JT Waszkowski was with Creo as Director, Account Management
Krishma Solanki elevated to Senior Director - Corp Comm at Publicis Groupe India
She has been part of Publicis Groupe's Corporate Communications function since 2020
Leadership Timeline
17 Updates
Jan 2024
Latest
Abhishek Mathur — Director - Digital Buying (appointment)
Abhishek Mathur has been elevated to Director - Digital Buying at Publicis Groupe.
Oct 2023
Beste Balki — Associate Director - Global Strategy (appointment)
Beste Balki has been elevated as Associate Director, Global Strategy at Publicis Groupe.
Oct 2023
Beste Balki — Associate Director - Global Strategy (appointment)
Beste Balki elevated as Associate Director, Global Strategy at Publicis Groupe.
Oct 2023
Ruchi Kansal — Associate Director – Global Data, Audiences & Technology Solutions (appointment)
Ruchi Kansal has been promoted to the role of Associate Director at Publicis Groupe.
Oct 2023
David Anderson — Creative Director (appointment)
Appointment of David Anderson as Creative Director at Publicis London.
Oct 2023
Ian Brassett — Creative Director (appointment)
Appointment of Ian Brassett as Creative Director at Publicis London.
Oct 2023
Lizzie Dewhurst — Chief Marketing Officer (appointment)
Lizzie Dewhurst has joined Publicis Groupe Middle East as Chief Marketing Officer, leading marketing and corporate communications across the...
Oct 2023
Krishma Solanki — Senior Director - Corp Comm (appointment)
Krishma Solanki elevated to Senior Director at Publicis Groupe India.
Oct 2023
Lizzie Dewhurst — Chief Marketing Officer (appointment)
Lizzie Dewhurst joins Publicis Groupe Middle East as Chief Marketing Officer, leading marketing and corporate communications across the regi...
Oct 2023
JT Waszkowski — Vice President, Connected Media Solutions (appointment)
JT Waszkowski has joined Publicis Groupe as Vice President, Connected Media Solutions.
Campaigns, Awards & Events
Publicis wins PepsiCo's global media account
Oct 2023
Publicis Groupe has secured PepsiCo's global media account, marking one of the year's biggest agency-holding-c...
LVMH APAC media account
Jan 2027
Publicis Groupe has won LVMH's media account across Asia-Pacific region.
Gilead Sciences US media account
Oct 2023
Publicis has been awarded the U.S. media account for Gilead Sciences.
AI Insights
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Revenue Growth. Publicis Groupe reported a 5% organic net revenue growth in Q3, indicating strong financial performance.
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Strategic Account Wins. The company secured two major accounts without pitching, showcasing its strong client relationships and market position.
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Leadership Appointments. Publicis has made several strategic appointments, including Alifiya Hirani as Associate Director of Corp Comm and Shiv Acharjee as VP of Strategy, enhancing its leadership capabilities.
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Integrated Marketing Partnership. Publicis Groupe India has been named the integrated marketing partner for Raymond Lifestyle, indicating its growing influence in the market.
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Talent Movement. The departure of Shipra Nangia, who launched her own venture after serving as VP at Publicis, reflects the dynamic talent landscape within the industry.
FAQs
AI
Publicis Groupe reported a 5% organic net revenue growth in Q3, with net revenue reaching €3.81 billion.
Recent key appointments include Alifiya Hirani as Associate Director – Corp Comm and Shiv Acharjee as VP - Strategy.
Publicis Groupe secured two major accounts without pitching, likely involving Microsoft and PepsiCo.
Publicis Groupe India has been named the integrated marketing partner for Raymond Lifestyle.
Shipra Nangia exited Publicis Groupe to launch her own venture, Braided Story.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
AI
Publicis Groupe India has recently seen significant growth, reporting a 5% organic net revenue increase in Q3, amounting to €3.81 billion. The company has also secured two major account wins without a formal pitch, likely involving Microsoft and PepsiCo, and has made several key appointments within its leadership team.
Key Executives
5 People
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Alifiya Hirani
Associate Director – Corp Comm
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Shiv Acharjee
VP - Strategy
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Paritosh Srivastava
CEO, Saatchi & Saatchi India, BBH India, and Propagate India
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Jai Lala
CEO, Zenith India
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Kristen Mascarenhas
Group Head, Starcom