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Sekhar Pratim Kakoty

Media Professional
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic and Result oriented Media Professional with an experience of 8-9 Years. In these years, I have worked with some of the renowned global clients like ITC Foods, TVS Motor Company, Tata Consumers Pvt Ltd, which today helps me in delivering innovative solutions that solve business challenges for my clients. During my course of tenure at previous & current organizations, I have managed to build strong competencies and have resourceful understanding of brands and in Media Planning/Buying & Management. I thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Head Business

Initiative Media India PVT LTD
Bengaluru
09.2022 - Current

Client-" ITC Foods"- Biscuit Category

·Managed the Biscuit Portfolio for ITC

· Work with clients to develop a comprehensive plan for reaching their target audience through various channels, such as TV, radio, print, digital, and outdoor advertising.

· Research to understand the behavior and preferences of the target audience, including demographics, media consumption habits, and other relevant factors that can form the media strategy for the brand.

· Continuous monitoring of Media Activity performance and adjust media strategy as needed to ensure that campaign is meeting its goal.

· Develop Annual Strategies and Reviews for Biscuits Category.

Group Head Buying

Wavemaker India
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Client- "Tata Consumers Pvt Ltd"- TV and Print Buying
  • Also- Radio & Print buying for other Wavemaker's clients like MTR, ACKO, etc
  • · Researching and analyzing target audiences, market trends, and media outlets to determine most effective media mix for campaign.
  • · Negotiating rates and contracts with media vendors to ensure best possible pricing for ad space or airtime.
  • · Monitoring and tracking performance of media campaigns and making adjustments as needed to optimize results.

Business Manager

Wavemaker India
10.2018 - 11.2021

Client- "Tata Consumers Pvt Ltd"

· Working closely with the Media Managers & Brand Teams to develop and present annual media strategy and strategy for new launches for brands in-line with brand’s marketing objectives

· Brief Appreciation and handling end to end Media Planning and Implementation process

· Delivered content led solutions through various Activations and Innovations for the client. Have worked on many sponsorships & integrations for the client

Senior Planning Manager

Madison Media
11.2014 - 09.2018
  • Clients– "ITC Foods" & "TVS Motor Company"
  • · Worked on Snacks Category for ITC and Scooters/Motorcycle Category for TVS
  • · Building Media Plans and making sure the plans are implemented and delivered as plan
  • · Have done sponsorships in Pro Kabbadi Leagues/IPL while working for TVS Motor Company.
  • Have done Product unveiling for Limited Edition Jupiter Scooter in between show in Pro Kabbadi League
  • · Was part of amazing team, which has worked on Launch of TVS Ntorq(India’s first Bluetooth connected bike)

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Marketing

Institute of Finance And International Management
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

BBA - Human Resources Management

St. Anthony's College
Shillong, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Good Knowledge of Media Software like BARC, IRS

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Timeline

Group Head Business

Initiative Media India PVT LTD
09.2022 - Current

Group Head Buying

Wavemaker India
12.2021 - 08.2022

Business Manager

Wavemaker India
10.2018 - 11.2021

Senior Planning Manager

Madison Media
11.2014 - 09.2018

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Marketing

Institute of Finance And International Management
04.2001 -

BBA - Human Resources Management

St. Anthony's College
04.2001 -
Sekhar Pratim KakotyMedia Professional