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Skills
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AKANKSHA MISHRA

AKANKSHA MISHRA

Summary

Integrated marketing professional with a proven track record in leading impactful multi-channel campaigns for major brands including Netflix, ACKO, and Diageo. Expertise in building brand loyalty and driving awareness through strategic campaign development and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in partnerships, budget management, and KPI-driven planning across diverse channels such as social media, TV, and influencer marketing. Currently enhancing skills in CRM, AI, and Martech to optimize campaign effectiveness and customer engagement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Client Solutions Head

22feet Tribal Worldwide
Mumbai
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Spearheaded development of 360 campaigns for Safari Bags, Urban Jungle, ACKO, and 360 ONE.
  • Collaborated with media teams to assess feasibility and effectiveness of creative concepts.
  • Owned campaign planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and ROI tracking to enhance performance.
  • Managed brand launches for Safari Select and Urban Jungle, boosting awareness through targeted strategies.
  • Acted as brand custodian, ensuring consistency in creative, messaging, and media execution.
  • Led end-to-end campaign for Safari Select, encompassing social, OOH, retail, and print channels.
  • Developed visual strategy for Urban Jungle's backpack launch across social media and e-commerce platforms.
  • Transformed ACKO's Instagram strategy to prioritize engagement metrics, reinforcing youth-first narrative.

Client Solutions Director

22feet Tribal Worldwide
Mumbai
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Executed integrated marketing campaigns for Netflix India, enhancing brand and consumer engagement.
  • Launched Netflix's 'Red Notice Shop,' integrating entertainment with immersive merchandise experiences.
  • Coordinated cross-functional efforts in social, digital, and PR, achieving industry recognition and high fan interaction.
  • Drove launch of Signature Green Vibes, collaborating with media and creative teams on sustainable branding initiatives.
  • Mentored junior account executives, promoting professional growth and ensuring effective succession planning.

Senior Client Solutions Partner

22feet Tribal Worldwide
Mumbai
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Executed high-impact campaigns for key accounts including Netflix, Bumble, and Mahindra Rise.
  • Drove emotional engagement with Bumble's Love Will Find a Way campaign, celebrating resilience of couples.
  • Achieved 3x growth in organic engagement through comprehensive digital, influencer, and PR strategies.
  • Created memorable initiatives like Netflix India StreamFest and Mahindra Rise #PeopleWhoRise.

Manager – Corporate Communications & Public Relations

DDB Mudra Group
Mumbai
08.2014 - 12.2019
  • Elevated DDB Mudra Group's social media presence through strategic, engaging content initiatives.
  • Crafted PR strategies for global media relations, leadership profiling, and reputation management.
  • Collaborated with HR to implement internal communication plans, enhancing employee alignment and engagement.
  • Spearheaded launch of Lemon Awards, DDB Mudra Group's inaugural internal awards event in 2019.
  • Created impactful campaigns such as #LikeABoss and #ProjectPeople to strengthen employer brand and increase employee participation.

Account Executive- PR

Earlier experiences
Mumbai
11.2011 - 07.2014
  • Advanced through corporate communications roles, managing impactful public relations campaigns for various clients.
  • Achieved positive media coverage, significantly improving brand positioning for Keys Hotels and AGC Networks.

Education

PGDM - Communication Management

Indira School of Communication
Pune
12.2012

Bachelor of Mass Media - Advertising & PR

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
12.2010

Skills

  • Multi-channel campaign development
  • Campaign planning
  • Integrated marketing
  • Brand management
  • Media relations
  • Team leadership
  • Creative thinking
  • Campaign strategy and execution
  • Brand refresh and activation
  • Product launch management
  • Platform strategy and optimization
  • Above-the-line (ATL) marketing
  • Social media strategy
  • Influencer marketing and partnerships
  • Public relations and communications
  • Crisis communication management
  • Vendor and stakeholder management
  • Budget optimization and analysis
  • ROI analysis and reporting
  • Brand calendars and planning
  • Cross-team collaboration

Certification

Executive Program in AI and Martech - IIM Indore| Batch of 25

Accomplishments

  • Award-winning brand activation led Netflix Red Notice Shop, a high-impact brand experience that earned Blue Elephant at Kyoorius Awards, and Bronze at Spikes Asia
  • High-impact brand campaign under tight constraints executed Safari Bags' first brand campaign in eight years within a tight budget and a tighter timeline
  • Successful IP launch and cross-functional leadership drove the social and digital launch of Signature Green Vibes, collaborating with event, media, and creative teams to establish a sustainable brand IP
  • Crisis management and reputation management successfully navigated the #MeToo crisis for the DDB Mudra Group, ensuring transparent communication, reputation safeguarding, and internal stakeholder alignment

STRENGTHS

  • Multi-Platform Campaign Execution Managing integrated marketing efforts across ATL, BTL, digital, social and PR channels.
  • Leadership, and Mentoring Expert at mentoring junior executives for professional growth.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership Foster cross-functional team collaboration to enhance results.
  • Budget Management Sound management of project budgets for cost efficiency.

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Associate Client Solutions Head

22feet Tribal Worldwide
07.2023 - 09.2024

Client Solutions Director

22feet Tribal Worldwide
04.2022 - 07.2023

Senior Client Solutions Partner

22feet Tribal Worldwide
01.2020 - 04.2022

Manager – Corporate Communications & Public Relations

DDB Mudra Group
08.2014 - 12.2019

Account Executive- PR

Earlier experiences
11.2011 - 07.2014

PGDM - Communication Management

Indira School of Communication

Bachelor of Mass Media - Advertising & PR

University of Mumbai
AKANKSHA MISHRA