Matrimony's Murugavel Janakiraman to share brand-building insights at Pitch CMO Summit

The upcoming edition of the conference is happening on September 3

by e4m Desk
Published: Sep 2, 2026 1:21 PM | 2 min read

The Pitch CMO Summit will take place in Bengaluru on September 3, featuring prominent figures from marketing, advertising, and brand leadership.
The agenda includes discussions on the evolving marketing landscape, consumer expectations, and strategies for future brand development.
A key session will be a fireside chat titled "Winning Hearts, Not Just Markets," featuring Murugavel Janakiraman and Dr. Annurag Batra, focusing on building emotional connections with consumers.
The summit is co-presented by Snapchat and Mediakart, with additional partnerships from Zee Media, Saptharushi, ShareChat & Moj, Sakal, Frodoh, DT, and Pepper.

The much-awaited Pitch CMO Summit is set to return with its upcoming edition in Bengaluru on September 3. The conference is set to bring together leading voices from the worlds of marketing, advertising and brand leadership. The agenda is power-packed where industry experts will discuss the changing marketing landscape, evolving consumer expectations and the strategies shaping the future of brands.

One of the key highlights of the summit will be a fireside chat titled ‘Winning Hearts, Not Just Markets: The Business of Building Brand Love.’ The fireside chat will feature Murugavel Janakiraman, Founder, Chairman, MD & CEO of Matrimony.com, and Chairman of TiE Chennai and Vice Chairman of CII Tamil Nadu in conversation with Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of BW Businessworld and exchange4media.

Pitch CMO Summit 2026 to focus on building brand love in the age of disruption.

The session will explore what it takes for brands to go beyond simply winning customers and create deeper emotional connections that can translate into long-term loyalty and business growth. With his experience in building and scaling a consumer-focused brand, Janakiraman is expected to share insights into the role of trust, relevance and emotional connect in creating lasting brand relationships. The discussion is expected to offer perspectives on how brands can build genuine brand love in an increasingly competitive market, while balancing consumer expectations with business objectives.

The Summit is Co-Presented by Snapchat and Mediakart and Co-Powered by Zee Media and Saptharushi. The Gold Partners are ShareChat & Moj, Sakal and Frodoh, the Associate Partner is DT while the Co-Partner is Pepper.