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Ambar Govil

Bengaluru

Summary

Investment media strategist with a background in media planning and purchasing across agencies. Known for negotiating cost-effective deals, managing budgets, and keeping up-to-date with market trends to ensure maximum ROI. Valued for creativity, analytical skills, ability to understand consumer behaviour, and track record of successful campaigns that significantly boosted brand awareness and profitability.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Head - Investment

WPP Media
Bengaluru
02.2025 - Current

BRAND: Amazon India

  • Drove the association of Amazon with Kumbh Mela 2025.
  • Developed media buying strategies to effectively reach target audiences.
  • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate pricing and deliverables.
  • Analysed market trends to inform purchasing decisions for ad placements.
  • Shoppable Content Integration to generate traffic and increase sales for low ticket items - "Paused the scenes in daily soaps to reveal prices of products on screen"
  • Managed budgets for multiple campaigns, ensuring effective allocation of resources.

Group Head - Investment

Initiative
Bengaluru
08.2021 - 01.2025

BRAND: Amazon India

  • Managed Amazon Great Indian Festival sale and Prime day for three consecutive years.
  • Executed strategic media investments that drove mass awareness and increased traffic.
  • Achieved record sales in 2024, primarily from smaller towns and cities.
  • Recognized with Silver award as Best Buying Team for Amazon at Emvies 2024.
  • Content disruption for Mirzapur, with cast seizing control of news channels during live stream
  • Orchestrated on-ground activation for Panchayat S3 with strategic placement of lauki at market places unveiling premiere date
  • Evaluated post-campaign metrics against initial objectives and identified areas for improvement.

Investment Manager

Motivator
Bengaluru
07.2018 - 08.2021

BRAND: Himalaya

  • Collaborated with stakeholders to assess portfolio performance and recommend adjustments.
  • Conducted market research to inform investment decisions and enhance competitive positioning.
  • Developed and implemented investment strategies to meet clients' goals
  • A special zone within the stadium, "Dog Out", is designed for pet owners and their dogs.
  • Integrated sponsorships with major Indian events like IPL, Republic Day specials, and festive premieres.

Education

MBA - Communications And Media

Symbiosis International University
Bengalru
04-2018

Bachelor of Science - Physics

TMU
Uttar Pradesh, Moradabad
04-2015

Skills

  • Media buying
  • Budget management
  • Market analysis
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Strategic planning
  • Content integration
  • Campaign execution
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Event sponsorships
  • Effective communication
  • Performance evaluation

Timeline

Group Head - Investment

WPP Media
02.2025 - Current

Group Head - Investment

Initiative
08.2021 - 01.2025

Investment Manager

Motivator
07.2018 - 08.2021

MBA - Communications And Media

Symbiosis International University

Bachelor of Science - Physics

TMU
Ambar Govil