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Awards
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SEEMA JAISWAL

SEEMA JAISWAL

Mumbai

Summary

Strategic and results-driven media leader with 14+ years of experience in media planning, buying, and agency-client partnership management across leading networks and brands. Proven expertise in driving integrated media strategies, negotiation-driven value creation, stakeholder collaboration, and innovative brand solutions across TV, Digital, and BTL channels. Adept at translating marketing goals into scalable, data-led media executions. Award-winning performer with a deep understanding of consumer insights and business objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Media Manager – Partnerships & Innovation

Jio Star
Mumbai
06.2018 - Current
  • Led media buying and planning across all Disney Star brands with a ₹400 Cr media budget, delivering 16% rate savings via consolidation and benchmark standardization.
  • Played a pivotal role in global media pitches during Disney-Star merger (2019) and agency contract renewal (2023).
  • Negotiated deals and managed FTE resource models, achieving ₹1.3 Cr in cash savings through contract optimization.
  • Collaborated with auditors to validate media savings and investment decisions.
  • Developed Project Insider, an internal buy vs. network analysis model that optimized media spends and improved ROI.
  • Created cross-platform media packages (e.g., IPL, World Cup, Elections) that aided revenue-driven sales pitches.
  • Partnered with agencies and influencers for branded content and campaign amplification across digital and offline.
  • Advised brand teams on high-efficiency network planning and strategic deployment across touchpoints.

Director – Client Leadership

Mindshare Fulcrum
Mumbai
05.2015 - 06.2018
  • Led strategy and media deployment for HUL’s core laundry brands (Rin, Wheel, Sunlight) and Huggies.
  • Developed high-impact campaigns including branded content integrations (e.g., Rin Career Academy, Jai Ganga Jal).
  • Managed ATL & BTL activations while aligning plans with business KPIs and marketing insights.
  • Acted as single-point-of-contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams to streamline execution.
  • Drove data-backed strategy development and long-term brand partnerships.

Media Supervisor

Draftfcb Ulka (Lodestar UM)
Mumbai
12.2011 - 05.2015
  • Spearheaded integrated media launch campaigns for Tata Motors, HDFC Home Loans, and Tata Swach.
  • Created and evaluated cross-platform media strategies across TV, print, and radio.
  • Provided strategic inputs based on competitive trends and category analysis.

Planning Manager

Beehive Communications
Mumbai
07.2010 - 12.2011
  • Led campaign strategy and execution for Bisleri and Malaysia Tourism.
  • Implemented successful launch campaigns and created high-impact media integrations (e.g., Nano x MTV Drive, Krissh, SOTY).
  • Ensured brand resonance via unique content and sponsorship activations.

Education

PGDM - Advertising & Communication

01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

01.2007

Skills

  • Media Strategy & Innovation
  • Integrated Campaign Planning
  • Client & Agency Relationship Management
  • Media Buying & Negotiations
  • Performance Marketing (TV/Digital/OOH)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Market & Consumer Analysis
  • Budget Optimization & Rate Efficiencies
  • Vendor & Partner Management
  • Data-Driven Media Decisioning

Hobbies and Interests

  • Tennis
  • Dance
  • Fitness
  • Travel
  • Meditation

Awards

  • EMVIES Winner, 2016
  • EMVIES Winner, 2017
  • GoaFest Winner, 2016
  • GoaFest Winner, 2017
  • GoaFest Winner, 2018
  • NEXT Women Leadership Program, 2022, Transformative Leadership

Tech And Tools

  • TAM
  • IRS
  • TGI
  • BARC
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Meta Ads Ecosystem
  • Google Tools
  • Planning Dashboards

Timeline

Senior Media Manager – Partnerships & Innovation

Jio Star
06.2018 - Current

Director – Client Leadership

Mindshare Fulcrum
05.2015 - 06.2018

Media Supervisor

Draftfcb Ulka (Lodestar UM)
12.2011 - 05.2015

Planning Manager

Beehive Communications
07.2010 - 12.2011

PGDM - Advertising & Communication

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

SEEMA JAISWAL