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Certification
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Sowrik Datta

Sowrik Datta

Summary

Stories open doors. Strategy closes deals. And I ace both.


Media Sales & Brand Partnerships | 14+ yrs in Radio, OTT & Storytelling | Former Sr. Copywriter/Producer | Rapid Technology Adopter


I’ve spent 14+ years blending creative storytelling with commercial strategy — turning campaigns into multi-crore wins and long-term brand partnerships. My involvement reduces the TAT between the Client's brief and our Creative Pitch.


At my 6-year stint at BIG FM, my approach consistently bridged content with sales goals:

  • Convinced PhonePe to expand their budget from ₹70 lakhs to ₹1.1 crore through a strategy that made the value undeniable
  • Secured ₹2 crore in repeat business with Sensodyne, while bringing Parodontax into BIG FM for the first time
  • Closed back-to-back Procter & Gamble product launch jingles for WHISPER, ensuring premium brand visibility in competitive categories
  • Pitched and initiated the BIG FM x Spotify radio ad production tie-up, creating a two-year association that became a platform asset.
  • Partnered with sales leaders on nationwide campaigns like Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, aligning creative delivery with commercial impact
  • My cross-media experience has been instrumental in planning optimal scopes for campaigns
  • My awareness of the strategic importance and nuances of the digital medium aids in my overall planning


If you need someone who can sell the idea, secure the deal, and keep the partnership thriving, then let’s connect!

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Senior Writer

Pocket FM
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Partnered with Growth teams to shape content into high-impact monetizable formats
  • Created data-backed pitch decks integrating storytelling with audience analytics for brand advertisers
  • Earlier roles in film production, branded entertainment, and on-air promotions — provided a 360 view of content creation
  • Contributed to editorial planning meetings by suggesting relevant topics

Senior Copywriter

BIG FM
01.2021 - 08.2024
  • Partnered closely with national and regional sales teams to turn creative concepts into high-value deals and long-term brand associations.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Drove a ₹1.1 crore campaign for PhonePe by inspiring the client to expand their budget from ₹70 lakhs to ₹1.1 crore based on the strength of the creative pitch and execution — handled end-to-end independently
  • Secured ₹2 crore in repeat business with Sensodyne through sales-aligned campaign concepts; also brought Parodontax into BIG FM for the first time
  • Closed back-to-back Procter & Gamble product launch jingles, delivering high-impact creative for premium brand visibility
  • Initiated the idea of a tie-up with Spotify’s radio ads, leading to a 2-year brand association between BIG FM and Spotify
  • Worked hand-in-hand with sales on massive pan-India campaigns like Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, ensuring creative delivery matched commercial objectives.
  • Consistently handled premium brand clientele across multiple brands like Amazon, Flipkart, Vodafone, Maruti, Hyundai, SONY, SAMSUNG, PNG Jewellers and Real Estate Clients as well.

Lead Copywriter

BIG FM
04.2018 - 01.2021
  • Shaped national and regional campaigns into monetizable formats that drove advertiser ROI and strengthened client retention.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to package creative concepts into sponsorship-ready assets, improving conversion rates.
  • Produced branded content and IPs designed to generate upsell opportunities for premium accounts.
  • Maintained a portfolio of India’s top consumer brands, ensuring cross-platform consistency across radio, digital, and experiential.

Scriptwriter

Think WhyNot Group
08.2017 - 03.2018


  • Pitched original concepts to clients and executives, showcasing strong verbal communication skills in presenting ideas persuasively.
  • Delivered high-quality work under tight deadlines by optimizing time management skills.


Associate Producer - OAP

Shop CJ
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Developed and produced on-air promotional content to drive audience engagement and product sales
  • Oversaw post-production activities including video editing, sound mixing, colour correction, and motion graphics creation to achieve high-quality final products


Assistant Creative Producer

120 Media Collective
07.2015 - 06.2016

Produced The Tara Sharma Show (Season 4) for Star World, ensuring smooth execution from concept to final production

As a Creative Producer, I handled the research, framed questionnaires, pre-production, oversee logistics, work closely with the line producer, managing shoot and assisting the Director. Apart from that close coordination with Post Production Head, manage deadlines, Channel inputs etc.

Education

PGDBA - Finance

ITM Business School, Mumbai
02-2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Assam Engineering College, Guwahati
04-2004

Skills

  • Building long-term partnerships with premium clients
  • Turning content ideas into revenue-ready campaigns
  • Packaging stories to meet sales objectives
  • Designing campaigns that deliver results
  • Using AI for sharper pitches and faster campaign mockups
  • Negotiating win–win outcomes with senior decision-makers

Certification

Generative AI Intensive Program - 2023

Intensive program focused on generative AI techniques and applications

Growth Academy


Executive Program - 2019

Strategic Digital Marketing

Cambridge Judge Business School



Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Writer - Pocket FM
08.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Copywriter - BIG FM
01.2021 - 08.2024
Lead Copywriter - BIG FM
04.2018 - 01.2021
Scriptwriter - Think WhyNot Group
08.2017 - 03.2018
Associate Producer - OAP - Shop CJ
09.2016 - 08.2017
Assistant Creative Producer - 120 Media Collective
07.2015 - 06.2016
ITM Business School - PGDBA, Finance
Assam Engineering College - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Sowrik Datta