Professional Experience: Prashant V V

Welcome to my portfolio, a timeline of my Professional Journey across industry segments, advertising agencies and mainstream media, delivering some unique and innovative marketing campaign.

Xtracap Fintech India Private Limited

September 2023 - Present | Gurugram, India

Xtracap Fintech is a tech-driven supply chain finance platform that streamlines channel finance for Tier 1 and Tier 2 distribution. It offers innovative tools to boost accessibility, minimize risk, and enable real-time financial transactions between brands, distributors, dealers, and NBFC partners.

Our Strategic Alliance with IIFL Finance Ltd, a leading NBFC. This alliance combines our Fintech expertise with IIFL's financial strength. Delivering a comprehensive suite of supply chain financial services with credit programs designed for corporates requirements.

ProMarcom Inc

Jan 2014 - Present | New Delhi, India

Acquired a Marketing Agency in India and set-up parallel operations at San Jose, California to offer Business Advisory and help clients/ agencies manage their teams, and define seamless processes to achieve their organisational goals at a much faster pace.

Set-up a strong team and associates for ATL, BTL, Retail, Digital and Special Projects, to collectively offer Integrated Marketing Innovations.

Conceptualised, Planned and Executed Marketing Campaign across key Global destinations. Led some exceptional CSR Projects, together with our NGO partners. Work together with Investors for process evaluation and contract validation of their targets, while also working with some brands and start-ups on virtual, consulting roles.

Key Achievements:
- Special Projects: Digital Signage Innovations that were awarded Best Global Practices at LG Electronics.
- TV: Numerous TVCs, Digital Videos and TV Episodes
- Consultant/ Virtual CMO: Integrated Marketing for LG Group Companies in India (SWA), Planet Water, Stanza Living, Holywaters and others.
- Digital Marketing: Web, SEO/ SEM, Social, ORM, E-Comm and Influencer engagement for LG India, LG Nepal, Holywaters.
- IPs: Style Statement Show at Los Angeles, LifExpo San Jose.
- International Conventions: Managed shows like AMTEX, EL Asia, Gems and Jewelry Expos, Clean India Exhibition, CWIEME, CES, ISE etc.
- Other Key Clients/ Brands: Bajaj, MTR, Emaar Dubai, Nshama Dubai, Reed-Triune, THOE Dubai, ITE/ Hyve UK, FICCI, Messe Frankfurt, Samsung, LG, Burberry India, Louis Vuitton, Ambience Group, Pepsi, ITC, ICC Cricket, HP, DLF and more.

Skills:
Integrated Marketing · Marketing Management · Brand Management · Marketing Strategy · Marketing · Advertising · Marketing Communications · Digital Marketing · Event Management · Relationship Marketing · CRM · Corporate Events · Market Research · Direct Marketing · Sponsorship

Stanza Living

November 2019 - July 2020 | New Delhi, India

A consulting role at this start-up entity to drive sales from consumer engagement and other marketing initiatives. Rapidly scaled up the team and expanded ground operations to generate and follow leads by integrating Digital and innovative BTL programs.

Key Achievements:
- Launch activations for Suits category, serviced accommodation for young working professionals.
- Lead/ demand generation for Scholar category, serviced accommodation for college students.
- Large scale branding/ signage projects for the umbrella brand.

Skills:
Integrated Marketing · Marketing Management · Brand Management · Marketing Strategy · Marketing · Advertising · Marketing Communications · Digital Marketing · Event Management · Relationship Marketing · CRM · Corporate Events · Market Research · Direct Marketing

HS Ad

May 2016 - Jan 2020 | New Delhi, India

HS Ad is the in-house agency and an LG Group Company. I took charge of the responsibilities of Business head on a virtual mode for BTL, Digital, Retail and Special Projects. Built a strong 90-member team.

Even on a part-time role, I delivered projects (and Revenue) higher than other full-time Business Heads during my stint at HS Ad. I consistently generated the Highest Revenue numbers amongst all business verticals in the History of HS Ad in India.

Set-up and streamlined the BTL, Digital and Retail Department to manage all projects of LG India, LG Singapore, Korea Tourism, KCCI, CG Group Nepal and Introduced a new department called Special Projects for curating some award-winning Innovative Integrated Marketing Campaign.

Played an active role in procurement and cost optimization of projects, as well the organization.

Key Achievements:
- LG OLED Landmark Signage at Ambience Malls Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj
- 360 Degree Digital Marketing for LG Electronics, Faceshop, Korea Tourism, Korean Agro-Trade Center, and many more
- Design and Execution of LG Experience Center at the new corporate office in Noida.
- PRM Incentive Trips for LG Electronics and LG Hausys across Las Vegas, Seoul, Busan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Goa, Kochi, Singapore, Barcelona and more.
- Retail: Design and Execution of all LG Brandshops in South-West Asia.
- Korea Festival: Integrated Campaign for a Grand Exclusive Showcase of Korea Tourism.
- International IT Challenge for the Specially-abled.
- Concerts: K-Pop and Nanta tour in India.
- Korea On My Plate TV Episode with Celebs Rocky, Mayur & Lucky (Korea)
- Experiential: Numerous events and activities for products and services of LG Elecronics, LG Hausys, LG Chem, Numero Uno, Korean Air, Asiana and more.

Skills:
Integrated Marketing · Marketing Management · Brand Management · Marketing Strategy · Marketing · Advertising · Marketing Communications · Digital Marketing · Event Management · Relationship Marketing · CRM · Corporate Events · Market Research · Direct Marketing

Zee Network

Apr 2013 - Dec 2013 | Noida, India

Zee Media Corporation Limited was a vertical of Zee Group with responsibilities to manage News, Business News and some Regional Channels.

I took charge to create and lead the vertical of NTR (Non-Traditional Revenue) supporting the Brand Marketing and Sales verticals of Zee Media Corp.

Managed existing, while I created some new IPs across for the TV Channels managed by the Group. Executed numerous client specific projects also for the NTR vertical.

Key Achievements:
- Managed projects of Zee News, Zee Business, Zee Punjabi, Zee 24 Taas, Zee 24 Ghanta
- Played a key role in setting-up Zee MP/ CG and also in the consolidation/ acquisition of Zee Punjab/ Haryana/ Himachal and DNA
- Intellectual Property, “Market Analyst Awards” was one of the most successful projects and was inaugurated by Mr. Narendra Modi.

Skills:
Integrated Marketing · Marketing Management · Brand Management · Marketing Strategy · Marketing · Advertising · Marketing Communications · Digital Marketing · Event Management · Relationship Marketing · CRM · Corporate Events · Market Research · Direct Marketing · Sponsorship

Cheil Worldwide

Jan 2012 - Mar 2013 | Gurgaon, India

Cheil was the in-house advertising agency and a Samsung Group Company. The Indian subsidiary was the Regional Headquarters for SWA (South-West Asia).

I started my stint by taking charge of BTL (Events & Activations), while I gradually took over the responsibilities for Retail Branding and Digital Tech Integration as well.

Set up a new team and expanded from 3 members to 60. Expanded the agency's base from Gurgaon to 8 more regional locations.

Managed BTL budgets to the tune of INR 18 Million and Retail Branding budgets of Rs. 9.5 Million in the first financial year of my stint at Cheil/ Samsung SWA.

Achieved magical demo numbers of 8.5 mil for the flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 1 Series, beating China (5 mil demos) by a handsome margin. Rewarded as the Star Performer for this massive achievement. All campaigns during my stint at Cheil generated over 50 mil demos, all put together.

Set-up and led a parallel team for MICE, to take care of Dealer and Employee Incentive Trip Programs, taking as many as more than 3500 individuals to International destinations for an Exclusive Samsung Brand Experience.

Introduced some unique branding innovations on the Retail Branding and Digital Tech fronts as well.

Key Achievements:
Samsung Galaxy Note Launch & Activations, Samsung Project Udaan, Samsung Galaxy SIII Launch & Activations, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Launch & Activations, Samsung Forum 2012, Bangkok, Samsung Forum 2013, Hyderabad, Samsung Champ Deluxe Activations, Samsung Smart TV Launch & Activations etc.

Skills:
Integrated Marketing · Marketing Management · Brand Management · Marketing Strategy · Marketing · Advertising · Marketing Communications · Digital Marketing · Event Management · Relationship Marketing · CRM · Corporate Events · Market Research · Direct Marketing

Showtime Group

Oct 2010 - Dec 2011 | New Delhi, India

Showtime was one of the oldest, and largest BTL (Below-the-line) Marketing execution company in India. As part of its Senior Leadership, I took charge of the Showtime Direct (Activations) Business and managed the department's P&L.

Set-up the department from ground 0 to about 30 members across Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Developed and executed some extremely large-format projects in India, a few of them being the largest corporate events in their respective genres in the history of India.

Key Achievements:
In-Stadia Logistics at ICC World Cup 2011 (49 matches, 13 cities across India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh), Castrol World Cup Ka Hero, Castrol Cricket Performance Centre, Apollo Tyres Change to a Tubeless Future Campaign (14 Cities), Mom & Me Little Stars Campaign and Christmas Celebrations (16 Cities), Luxury Retail Installations for Burberry and Louis Vuitton, AMD Fire Pro Launch, LG Launch Events for Microwaves & Washing Machines, Recruitment drive for Metro Cash & Carry, College Activations and curated Conferences for Pearson etc.

Skills:
Marketing Management · Marketing Strategy · Marketing · Event Management · Relationship Marketing · CRM · Corporate Events · Market Research · Direct Marketing · Sponsorship

Solutions Digitas

Jan 2010 - Oct 2010 | New Delhi, India

A short duration with Solutions Digitas, A Publicis Groupe Company lead Market Research and Experiential Marketing Promotions for their clients and group companies.

Performed a detailed process audit and made relevant amendments to ensure a seamless execution and better profitability.

Key Achievements:
- ITC: Market Research and Sampling activities with over 5000 temp Staff for Lucky Strike, Navy Cut Kings, Gold Flake UL, Gold Flake SLK, Flake Excel, Scissors Menthol, Aashirwaad Atta, Vivel etc
- LG Electronics: Cookie Pep Carnival – A retail and Merchandising exercise across 65 cities in India.
- Pepsi: Sampling & Outreach Activities for Aquafina, New Slice, Nimbooz, Mountain Dew across 500 cities, towns and rural locations.
- Others: CISCO - Road Shows across India, Microsoft Windows 7 - Demo activations, Hewlett Packard - Mall Activations for hp Printers, Dhanlakshmi Bank - Bandhan Signing-up Contest, Max Bupa - Pre-Launch Promotions, Tetrapak - Corporate & Mall Promotions,

Skills:
Integrated Marketing · Marketing Management · Marketing Strategy · Marketing · Digital Marketing · Event Management · Relationship Marketing · CRM · Corporate Events · Market Research · Direct Marketing · Sponsorship

Radio City 91.1 FM

Aug 2008 - Jan 2010 | Mumbai, India

Radio City (Music Broadcast Pvt Ltd/ PlanetRadiocity.com) was a leading network of Radio Stations. Started my role as the head of operations for brand as well as client campaign, took charge of the role of a Business Head with the department's Revenue and P&l Responsibility.

Introduced the concept of NTR (Non-Traditional Revenue) and successfully rolled-out highly profitable projects across the country. Created IPs as part of a sustained, long-term revenue strategy.

Scaled-up the mere 2-member team to over 35 in just a few months. Defined processes for seamless operations.

Key Achievements:
TVS Tyres Activations (15 cities), Bharti AXA RWA Promotions (200 RWAs), Vodafone Campus Pack Promotions (8 cities), GSK Recharge Your Kid (6 cities), whatte Fun Christmas promotions, Corporate Activations for Signature, Big Bazaar Hunt for India ka Fashion Star, Big Bazaar Maha Bachat Campaign, Big Adda Promotions for Love Aaj Kal, Ericsson Mobile Demo, Goodyear DuraPlus Launch & Activation etc.

Skills:
Integrated Marketing · Marketing Management · Brand Management · Marketing Strategy · Marketing · Advertising · Marketing Communications · Digital Marketing · Event Management · Relationship Marketing · CRM · Corporate Events · Direct Marketing · Sponsorship

Big 92.7 FM

Jul 2007 - Aug 2008 | Mumbai, India

Big 92.7 FM was a part of Adlabs that was a strategic acquisitions done by Reliance ADAG Group. With over 45 Radio Stations across the country, Big FM was the largest radio network in India.

I started my stint here with operations management for Big Reach, the Non-Traditional Revenue vertical of the company. The role later diversified into a business strategy, planning and implementation profile.

Defined and implemented NTR processes. Conceptualised, Planned and executed NTR strategy for numerous clients as well as the Big FM brand. Successfully managed Pan-India operations spanning across 45 Radio Stations and covering over 140 major cities. Actively led the short-term acquisition, revenue responsibility and execution of Indian Television Academy (ITA) Awards.

Key Achievements:
ITA Awards: Main Awards, Technical Awards, Celebrity Cricket and other activations, BIG Fresher Campaign (25 Cities), Metlife Paint My Dream (18 Cities), Reliance Money Express (140 Locations), Plastic Ki Duniya - Pan-India Roadshow, Sign to Dine with Ricky Ponting activations for ING Vyasa Bank across 18 cities. BIG Mall-A-Thon, BIG Diwali Dhamaal, BIG Christmas, Goa AIDS Concert etc.

Expomedia

Sep 2004 - Jul 2007 | Noida, India

Expomedia was a leading International Exhibitions & Conventions Company with its headquarters in the UK. I was a part of the founding team of the Indian Subsidiaries.

While we launched some of the most celebrated and professionally managed trade shows, we also cloned some successful International exhibition brands to India from Dubai and UK, Index, Big5, IPEX and Professional Beauty to name a few.

We also acquired the management rights of Expocenter, Greater Noida and we assisted the core team during it construction to ensure quality and service standards at par with other International Convention centres.

After successful entry of two subsidiaries into the Indian market, we opened doors for a third entity called Informedia to launch and manage professionally managed specialised conferences.

I was also a part of the core team to take charge of a series of acquisitions that were planned as the next steps. The first major acquisition was of all the shows that belonged to Tafcon, including Paperex, MMMM (Mining Minerals, Metals Metallurgy), amongst others.

Key Achievements:
Professional Beauty India Expo (2 editions), India Energy Summit with Informedia, Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit with Informedia, Metals, Metallurgy, Minerals and Materials (MMMM) Expo with Tafcon, Interiors International India Expo (3 editions with dmg Dubai), India International Construction & Contracting Exhibition (3 editions with dmg Dubai), Hospitality International India Expo (3 editions with dmg Dubai), Expo XXI Extravaganza 2006: Launch of Expocenter at Greater Noida

Design Core

Jun 1998 - Aug 2004 | New Delhi, India

Started the operations at Delhi as a Management Trainee. Jumped 3 levels up in less than 2 years, to manage the Regional Profit Centre for North & East India.

Managed Regional P&l, Scaled-up teams/ departments, Carried out Marketing/ Promotional activities, Manage Dealer Network in North and East India. Monitor competitors’ activities and prepare strategies to counter them.

Key Clients:
- Sony India, Samsung Electronics, Xerox Corporation, Hyundai Motors, Ford, ESPN, Fuji Films, Bharti BT/ Mantra Online, British Airways, British Council, Turner International, Volvo, Cummins, The Times of India Group, ITC and more.

Skills:
Marketing Management · Marketing Strategy · Marketing · Marketing Communications · Event Management · Relationship Marketing · CRM · Direct Marketing.