Podcasts

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These are the most Exciting Times for Creativity: Prasoon Joshi

Mr Prasoon Joshi is an extraordinary creative force, seamlessly blending poetry, advertising, and film. With his evocative words, groundbreaking advertising campaigns, and memorable film compositions, Joshi has become a true icon of creativity. His ability to capture the essence of brands and connect with audiences on a deep level has revolutionized the world of advertising. Today on Goa Cast we talk to Mr Prasoon Joshi

29 May 2023 · 15 minutes

Creativity Ke Liye Mauj Me Hona Chahiye: Saurabh Dwivedi

This episode we have a truly special guest, Saurabh Dwivedi, Founding Editor of The Lallantop who eloquently shared his thoughts on how professionals can stay creative and passionate about their craft.

29 May 2023 · 17 minutes

You Need Multiple Tools: Tarun Jha

Tarun Jha, CEO of Havas Creative India speaks about where creativity in advertising is headed in 2023 and beyond. He shared some of his insights on evolving with new tech and using them as tools to be more effective.

29 May 2023 · 11 minutes

Sending the Message In Three Seconds: Megha Tata

This episode of Goa Cast, Megha Tata, CEO of Cosmos Maya India Pvt Ltd, sits down for a chat about creativity, the impact of new tech and much more

29 May 2023 · 8 minutes

Creativity in Movie Promotion: Shrenik Gandhi

Shrenik Gandhi, Cofounder and CEO of White River Media talks to Aditya Mattoo about what goes into bringing movies to audiences.

29 May 2023 · 16 minutes

Storytelling in Business: Bharat Avalani

Founder and CEO of Connecting the Dots Consultancy, Bharat Avalani sits down with Aditya Mattoo to discuss how to create compelling stories to fulfil business needs.

28 May 2023 · 11 minutes

Focusing on Good Work: Varun Shah

Aditya Kuber sits down for a fun and informative chat about the business of filmmaking in advertising with Varun Shah, EVP & Head of Prodigious India and Head of Content Factory India.

28 May 2023 · 10 minutes

Creating the Sound of a Brand: Rajeev Raja

How should a brand sound? Today on Goa Cast, we sit down with Rajeev Raja, Founder & Soundsmith of Brandmusiq, who is uniquely suited to answer this question.

28 May 2023 · 7 minutes

Implementing Creativity with Responsibility: Manisha Kapoor

In conversation with Manisha Kapoor, CEO and Secretary General, ASCI, we spoke about the various challenges and opportunities that technology offers and how an industry body like ASCI is doing its role in this changing world.

28 May 2023 · 7 minutes

Creativity is the ability to find a new way to do things better: Vikram Sakhuja

Catch Vikram Sakhuja in conversation at the Goafest. Creativity, outdoor advertising and impact were the main talking points.

26 May 2023 · 5 minutes

Keep your eye on the ball: Harbhajan Singh

As with everything, cricket and creativity are evolving. We caught up with cricketer extraordinaire Harbhajan Singh and chatted with him about all things cricket and creativity. Listen, share and enjoy!

26 May 2023 · 6 minutes

AI needs to build credibility: Vishal Chinchankar

Emotional connect combined with data is what will drive the creative industry forward, says Vishal Chinchankar, CEO, Madison Digital and Madison Media Alpha.  In an insightful conversation, he shares his thoughts on what the future of creativity could be with the advent of more data and technology. Hit play now!

26 May 2023 · 5 minutes

Think of your audience as real people: Ed Pank

Things are adopting and evolving quickly... younger audiences are becoming more "global" and this changes how people interact with brands and products. Inclusivity has become important, says Ed Pank, MD, WARC Asia Pacific.

26 May 2023 · 7 minutes

Data must be utilised properly: Chandan Mukherjee

Data is as good as you can make it. If you are collecting a lot of data, but not using it properly, it's a waste. You also need to be aware of the quality of data you put in when analysing, says Chandan Mukherjee, Director and Executive VP - Nestle India.

25 May 2023 · 8 minutes

Fostering Intellectual Curiosity: Sam Balsara

On the heels of an of an outstanding number of wins for his agency, industry legend Sam Balsara, Chairman of Madison World talks to Aditya Mattoo about fostering an environment for intellectual curiosity and creativity.

25 May 2023 · 9 minutes

The Changing nature of Media ft. Priyanka Gill

Another special podcast coming your way. Priyanka Gill, Group Co-founder, Good Glamm Group & CEO, Good Media Co joins Goacast to talk about how she has embraced AI at work. She also spoke about the adaptive nature of media and how they are looking forward to the next chapter. Catch the episode now.

25 May 2023 · 14 minutes

Problem Solving with Creativity: Dheeraj Sinha

Goafest is the place to go to discuss advertising creativity, amidst the uproar about emerging tech and AI, Dheeraj Sinha CEO & Chairman at Leo Burnett & BBH joins host Aditya Mattoo to talk about using creativity to solve problems and how to foster a new generation of creative professionals

25 May 2023 · 9 minutes

Creativity will evolve: T Gangadhar

While the jury is still out on what role AI and tech will play in the future of creativity, T Gangadhar, co-founder and Group CEO of Quotient Ventures shared his thoughts on this topic.  Catch the episode now.

25 May 2023 · 8 minutes

Creativity is Thinking about the Future: Shashi Sinha and Ramesh Narayan

In the second set of Pre-Goafest interviews Aditya Kuber sits down with Shashi Sinha, CEO of India, Mediabrands and Ramesh Narayan, Founder of Canco Advertising Pvt. Ltd. Director Strategy, Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA). In this conversation, they look ahead at the future of the advertising industry.

24 May 2023 · 11 minutes

Honing Your Creativity with Bobby Pawar and Josy Paul

In the leadup to Goafest 2023, Bobby Pawar, Chairman and CCO at Havas Group talks to host Akhil Rajani about creativity then vs. now and Josy Paul, Chairman and Group CCO at BBDO shared insights on how creatives should go about upskilling themselves.

24 May 2023 · 14 minutes

The Curtain Rises: The Future of Creativity

Get ready to dive deep into the world of Indian advertising with the season 2 premiere of Goa Cast, the official podcast of Goafest! Recorded live at the curtain raiser pre-event, this episode features exclusive interviews with the brightest minds in the industry. Our guests share their insights on the latest trends and challenges facing the industry today, and offer a vision for the future of advertising in India. With a focus on creativity and innovation, we discuss the importance of evolving with technology in a constantly changing landscape.

09 May 2023 · 17 minutes

Quick Take: Madhuri Dixit, Hindi Film Actor

Madhuri Dixit sits down with Goacast to talk about films and advertising since the time she started, her creative process, and how her superpower has led her to a charitable path.

09 May 2022 · 6 minutes

Deep Dive: Sandeep Bhushan - Director and Head of India GMS for Meta

The future is now! Sandeep Bhushan, Director and Head of India GMS for Meta, got into the intricacies of Meta's plans for the Metaverse. We speak about the organisation's philosophy, how the future of work looks like, and finally, what does web3 mean for an average Joe.

09 May 2022 · 12 minutes

A Tribute to Pradeep Guha - In Conversation with Dr Bhaskar Das

Late Pradeep Guha was an inspiration for a generation of media folks. In this episode, we take a sombre look at the life and work of Pradeep Guha with someone who knew him quite well, Dr Bhaskar Das. Pradeep was a media legend, someone who pursued revolutionary ideas, and of course, a mentor to many.

09 May 2022 · 26 minutes

Quick Take: Brian Tellis, Host, Performer, and Founder & Group CEO at Fountainhead MKTG.

Our CEO Aditya Kuber and Brian Tellis, the voice of the Abby's, chat about being back at GoaFest after two years, Kapil Dev, and of course, the Abby's!

09 May 2022 · 3 minutes

Deep Dive: Viraj Sheth, Co-founder and CEO of Monk Entertainment

Viraj Sheth is the Co-founder and CEO of Monk Entertainment, a company that turns brands into creators and creators into personal brands. Rhea speaks to Viraj about how the content creator economy has impacted advertising, as well as the shifting trends in content consumption.

09 May 2022 · 12 minutes

Deep Dive: Nikhil and Tejashree from Setu Advertising

We sit down with Nikhil Khare, Head of Copy and Tejashree Shinde, Head of new business, at Setu Advertising. Nikhil and Tejashree speak about being back at the Goafest, their thoughts about their Abby win, and also about localisation in media.

09 May 2022 · 8 minutes

Quick Take: Gowthaman Ragothaman-CEO, Aqilliz & Co-Founder, Web3 Marketing Association

Known as G’Man, Gowthaman Ragothaman is a maverick thinker who has re-invented himself multiple times through his career. In this conversation with Rhea, he talks about how he decided to start Aqilliz, the role of advertising in driving awareness of Web3, and NFTs!

09 May 2022 · 8 minutes

Quick Take: Ali Fazal, Actor

The very talented Bollywood and budding Hollywood actor, Ali Fazal speaks to us about GoaFest, his approach to brands and endorsements, as well as his upcoming projects.

09 May 2022 · 5 minutes

Quick Take: Charu Sharma - Sports Broadcaster & Entrepreneur

We spoke to Charu Sharma about his work as an auctioneer, about his experience with Kapil Dev, and tips on being a good orator. Stay up to date with all things Goa Fest with Goa Cast - the official podcast of the festival.

07 May 2022 · 9 minutes

Quick Take: SS Rajamouli - Recipient of Padma Shri Award and a Maverick Indian Film-Maker

In a fascinating conversation, SS Rajamouli speaks about his creative process, his love for Amar Chitra Katha, and most importantly, where does a creator draw a line between art and business. Make sure to follow this podcast to stay up to date on all things Goa Fest 2022!

07 May 2022 · 10 minutes

Quick Take : Anupam Kher - Award Winning International Actor, Author & Motivational Speaker

Before he went on stage, Mr. Kher took a moment to speak to team Goacast about the success of his latest film, the rise of social media, and on being fearless! Make sure to follow this podcast to stay up to date on all things Goa Fest 2022!

07 May 2022 · 8 minutes

Quick Take: Menno Kluin, Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Creative USA

Menno Kluin has had an illustrious career — from his position as Chief Creative Officer for 360i to Chief Creative Officer of Dentsu Creative, he's spearheaded various successful campaigns. Hosts Aditya and Rhea speak to him about his creative mantra, his connection with art, and more! Make sure to follow this podcast to stay up to date on all things Goa Fest 2022!

07 May 2022 · 6 minutes

Quick Take: Prince of Bhangra, Sukhbir

The Prince of Bhangra, Sukhbir, kickstarted GoaFest 2022. In this episode, we catch up with him and discuss the changes he’s seen since he started his career, his thoughts on GoaFest, and how the pandemic has affected his work as a creator and entertainer. Make sure to follow this podcast to stay up to date on all things Goa Fest 2022!

07 May 2022 · 4 minutes

Quick Take: Ankush Sachdeva - Co Founder & CEO, Sharechat & Moj

We spoke to Ankush Sachdeva - Co Founder & CEO, Sharechat & Moj. Ankush is a first timer at the Goa Fest and we spoke to him about challenges during pandemic and how Sharechat uses AI & ML to bring great content to their consumers. Follow the podcast to get all the amazing updates from Goa Fest 2022!

07 May 2022 · 3 minutes

Daily Scoop: Day 3 featuring Kapil Dev

And just like that, it's day 3 of GoaFest 2022! Hosts Aditya and Rhea are back with their roundup of day 2, and with all you need to know for day 3. BONUS: a snippet of our conversation with legendary cricketer, Kapil Dev.

07 May 2022 · 11 minutes

Quick Take: Vineeta Singh CEO Sugar Cosmetics, and Shark, Shark Tank India

Host Aditya Mattoo speaks to Vineeta Singh - Co-founder and CEO SUGAR Cosmetics, and Shark, Shark Tank India. Vineeta talks about her first experience at Goa Fest, her journey through building market share in India for Sugar Cosmetics, and from creating a brand to being a brand herself! Follow the podcast for all thing Goa Fest!

07 May 2022 · 6 minutes

Quick Take: Piyush Pandey - Chairman of Global Creative Ogilvy Worldwide & Executive Chairman, Ogilvy India

In this episode, Rhea speaks with Ad Man of India, Piyush Pandey, Chief Creative Officer Worldwide and Executive Chairman India of Ogilvy. They discuss advertising in the digital age, how he stays curious, and more! Make sure to follow this podcast to stay up to date on all things Goa Fest 2022!

06 May 2022 · 3 minutes

Quick Take: Dr. Kiran Bedi - Former Lt Governor Puducherry & Ex - IPS Officer

Hosts Aditya and Rhea speak with Dr. Kiran Bedi, Former Lt. Governor of Puducherry, about the importance of advertising in governance, her new book Fearless Governance, and what the youth of today can take away from her book. Make sure to follow this podcast to stay up to date on all things Goa Fest 2022!

06 May 2022 · 7 minutes

Deep Dive: Gautam Talwar - Chief Content Officer, MX Player

Aditya Kuber, CEO Ideabrew Studios speaks to Gautam Talwar, Chief Content Officer, MX Player. Gautam talks about Entertainment, OTT, Advertising, and lot more. Make sure to follow this podcast to stay up to date on all things Goa Fest 2022!

06 May 2022 · 9 minutes

Daily Scoop: Day 1

Day 1 of GOAFest 2022 is here! Listen in as co-hosts Aditya Mattoo and Rhea Bhambhani bring you the daily scoop, taking you through all the action lined up for today!

05 May 2022 · 7 minutes

Hello Goa!

Say hello to Goa! Times Network presents Goa Fest 2022 powered by MX Player & Spotify! Follow this podcast to get all the updates from the festival. From Engaging Events to Inspirational Stories, Jubilant Award Celebrations to 'The-much-looked-forward-to' After Parties & Networking Opportunities.

01 May 2022

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