Sakal Media Group brings together Mumbai’s agency leaders at Gratitude Meet 2026

Sakal Media Group hosted its annual Gratitude Meet 2026 at JW Marriott, Juhu, bringing together senior leaders from Mumbai’s leading advertising and media agencies to celebrate enduring partnerships and share the Group’s strategic roadmap for the year ahead.

Welcoming the gathering, Dr. Nilesh Khare, Group Editor, Sakal Media Group, expressed gratitude to agency partners for their continued trust and support, emphasizing the importance of collaborative growth in an evolving media ecosystem.

The keynote address was delivered by Janhavi Pawar, Director, Sakal Media Group, Executive Committee Member and Regional Chairman (Maharashtra), Indian Newspaper Society (INS). Addressing the industry leaders present, Pawar outlined Sakal Media Group’s growth ambitions for the coming year, highlighting the organization’s focus on innovation, integrated media solutions, audience engagement, and expanding opportunities for brand partnerships.

Speaking about the Group’s future direction, she reiterated Sakal Media Group’s commitment to building impactful platforms that create value for advertisers, communities, and stakeholders alike while strengthening its leadership position across print, digital, events, and experiential initiatives.

The evening also featured a special conversation with Celina Jaitly, who shared her views on the rapidly evolving media landscape. Reflecting on the impact of digital transformation, changing audience behaviour, and the growing need for credible and meaningful content, she offered insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of media and communication.

A key highlight of the evening was the unveiling of “Think Maharashtra, Think Sakal,” a coffee table book that reflects Sakal Media Group’s deep-rooted connect with Maharashtra and its role in shaping conversations, celebrating achievements, and driving meaningful engagement across the state.

The Gratitude Meet served as a platform to acknowledge the contribution of agency partners to Sakal Media Group’s success and to reinforce a shared commitment towards deeper collaboration and mutual growth in the new financial year.

The event concluded with an evening of networking, dinner, and conversations around emerging opportunities in the media and marketing landscape.