Raghunath M

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Advertising, Marketing Communication & Brand Building Professional @ Plan B Communications
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India
About Raghunath M

A performance-driven Advertising & Marketing Communication professional with 20+ years of experience across account management, planning, brand management, creative supervision & coordination, market research, activations & promotions etc. Over the years, I have gained immense experience in verticals like FMCG, Retail, Food Service, Real Estate/Infrastructure, Banking & Financial Services, Information Technology and more. I also had a stint with a renowned Media conglomerate in Sri Lanka that gave me exposure in the media & entertainment space, apart from giving me an opportunity to adapt, explore and learn in a culturally new environment.

Raghunath M's Current Company Details
Plan B Communications

Plan B Communications

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Raghunath M Work Experience Details
  • Plan B Communications
    Vice President
    Plan B Communications Mar 2014 - Present
    Bangalore. Karnataka. India
    - Head the Account Management function- Current portfolio of clients include Butterfly Kitchen Appliances, Force NXT, an apparel brand from the Dollar Group- Pre-pandemic, led the Team across businesses like CenturyPly, Barbeque Nation, Unibic Cookies, Johnny Rockets, IRIS Home Fragrances, Stop-O Bathroom Freshners and more Key functions include overseeing planning, operations, building client relationships across levels, financial planning. leading the account management team… Show more - Head the Account Management function- Current portfolio of clients include Butterfly Kitchen Appliances, Force NXT, an apparel brand from the Dollar Group- Pre-pandemic, led the Team across businesses like CenturyPly, Barbeque Nation, Unibic Cookies, Johnny Rockets, IRIS Home Fragrances, Stop-O Bathroom Freshners and more Key functions include overseeing planning, operations, building client relationships across levels, financial planning. leading the account management team, coordinating with creative teams for a better product amongst others Show less
  • Mtv/Mbc Channels Pvt. Ltd., Capital Maharaja Organisation
    Director-Marketing & Research
    Mtv/Mbc Channels Pvt. Ltd., Capital Maharaja Organisation Sep 2012 - Feb 2014
    Colombo
    1. Responsible for developing marketing and promotional plans for the entire MTV Group of Television Channels: viz. Sirasa TV, Sri Lanka’s leading Sinhala TV Channel, Shakthi TV, Sri Lanka’s #1 Tamil Television Channel and MTV Sports – a English Sports & Lifestyle Channel2. Being the Research resource for 3 MTV Television Channels mentioned above as well as for the 5 Radio Stations (2 Sinhala stations, 2 English stations & 1 Tamil Station)2A. Understanding and analyzing monthly Radio… Show more 1. Responsible for developing marketing and promotional plans for the entire MTV Group of Television Channels: viz. Sirasa TV, Sri Lanka’s leading Sinhala TV Channel, Shakthi TV, Sri Lanka’s #1 Tamil Television Channel and MTV Sports – a English Sports & Lifestyle Channel2. Being the Research resource for 3 MTV Television Channels mentioned above as well as for the 5 Radio Stations (2 Sinhala stations, 2 English stations & 1 Tamil Station)2A. Understanding and analyzing monthly Radio RAP Ratings and developing insights & pointers that would aid the sales team to go out into the market well prepared as well as looking at trends that could help the programming team to refine content Show less
  • Mudra Communications, New Delhi
    Group Director Brand Communications
    Mudra Communications, New Delhi Jun 2011 - May 2012
    New Delhi Area, India
     Performance Highlights:o Nestle India: Part of the core team involved in Nestle India’s 100 years projecto Dabur India: Led the team in developing communication plans for Dabur Pudin Hara and Dabur Shilajit. Was also involved in the re-launch plans for Dabur 30-Pluso Jaypee Groupa) Jaypee Cement: Involved in the launch of Jaypee Cement in Southb) Jaypee Sharda Cooking Oil: Part of the core team that worked in the launch of a new edible oil from the Jaypee… Show more  Performance Highlights:o Nestle India: Part of the core team involved in Nestle India’s 100 years projecto Dabur India: Led the team in developing communication plans for Dabur Pudin Hara and Dabur Shilajit. Was also involved in the re-launch plans for Dabur 30-Pluso Jaypee Groupa) Jaypee Cement: Involved in the launch of Jaypee Cement in Southb) Jaypee Sharda Cooking Oil: Part of the core team that worked in the launch of a new edible oil from the Jaypee stablec) Jaypee Power: Corporate Communication Campaign Show less
  • Ogilvy & Mather, Chennai
    Management Supervisor
    Ogilvy & Mather, Chennai Jun 2004 - May 2011
    Chennai Area, India
    Performance Highlights Ogilvy Dakshino Among the key members of Ogilvy Dakshin – an initiative that specialized in providing south-specific communication solutions for national brandso Key Projects:1. Cadbury Dairy Milk – Diwali Campaign 2009 which saw a substantial increase in sales for the brand during the festive period2. Dabur Amla launch in South – April 2010 which saw a 40% increase in sales for the brand3. Bru - Aroma Lock launch and countering… Show more Performance Highlights Ogilvy Dakshino Among the key members of Ogilvy Dakshin – an initiative that specialized in providing south-specific communication solutions for national brandso Key Projects:1. Cadbury Dairy Milk – Diwali Campaign 2009 which saw a substantial increase in sales for the brand during the festive period2. Dabur Amla launch in South – April 2010 which saw a 40% increase in sales for the brand3. Bru - Aroma Lock launch and countering competition activity in TN4. Bingo – increasing salience for the individual variants like Premium Salted and International Cream and Onion in South Fortune Refined Sunflower Oilo Was involved in the rejuvenation of the brand in TN and Karnataka – including building on a new communication idea encompassing mass media and activation led programs. The brand has since grown substantially and today Fortune is the No.2 brand in Tamil Naduo A major acknowledgement of the work on the brand came when the Fortune’s entire portfolio was moved to Ogilvy without a formal pitch Megamarto The core objective was to make Megamart a strong retail chain in Tamil Nadu and position it as the “smart alternative” for consumerso Work on the brand enabled the business to achieve record sales during Deepavali 2009 & 2010 and Aadi 2010 Coca-Colao Successfully executed regional promos across brands which have enabled them to achieve seasonal goals consistently Cavinkareo Actively involved in the launch of Chinnis Masalas & Pickles and the relaunch of Meera Herbal Hair Oilo Also led the initiatives on Chik Shampoo & Meera Herbal Shampoo Arun Icecreamso Involved with the brand for about three years and key achievements include building on a fresh communication perspective that resulted in increase of sales after a period of stagnation of about 3 years during the earlier period Show less
  • Everest Integrated Communications
    Account Manager
    Everest Integrated Communications Feb 2004 - May 2004
    Chennai Area, India
     Involved in planning for the launch of LG Care range of FMCG products in India
  • Rediffusion Dy&R
    Account Manager
    Rediffusion Dy&R Aug 2003 - Jan 2004
    Chennai Area, India
    Handling the Citibank Core Banking business
  • Goldwire Communications Private Limited
    Account Manager
    Goldwire Communications Private Limited Oct 2001 - Jul 2003
    Chennai Area, India
    Account Portfolio: o MRF, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Hexaware TechnologiesPerformance HighlightsConfederation of Indian Industryo Handled complete communication requirements for major events like Connect 2002, AUTO FOCUS 2002 (both in Chennai) & EXCON 2002 (in Bangalore) Hexaware Technologies (A Software Services Company)o Handling the complete communication requirement for India, US & UKo Recruitment advertising in India & abroad
  • Moulis Euro Rscg
    Senior Account Executive
    Moulis Euro Rscg May 1999 - Oct 2001
    Chennai Area, India
    Account Portfolio:o Hexaware Technologies, Global Software Ltd., Mafoi Management Consultants, IPF Online, Verizon Communications, Co-optex, Aavin Milk ProductsPerformance HighlightsHexaware Technologieso Recruitment & Corporate Advertising, Extensive Print Collateral for India, US & UK, Corporate Audio-Visual, Audio-visual for Campus RecruitmentCo-optex (A Govt. of Tamil Nadu Undertaking with extensive Retail Showrooms across the country)o Worked on… Show more Account Portfolio:o Hexaware Technologies, Global Software Ltd., Mafoi Management Consultants, IPF Online, Verizon Communications, Co-optex, Aavin Milk ProductsPerformance HighlightsHexaware Technologieso Recruitment & Corporate Advertising, Extensive Print Collateral for India, US & UK, Corporate Audio-Visual, Audio-visual for Campus RecruitmentCo-optex (A Govt. of Tamil Nadu Undertaking with extensive Retail Showrooms across the country)o Worked on extensive campaigns for Diwali, Christmas & Pongal – across mediums Show less
  • Fifth Estate Communications
    Account Executive
    Fifth Estate Communications Dec 1995 - Feb 1999
    Chennai Area, India
    Account Portfolioo Chennai: Macro Marvel Projects Ltd., Synergy Forexpress Ltd., Dalmia Cements, Times of Indiao Coimbatore: Shobika (Retail Showroom), Sharp Pumps Key Performance HighlightsTimes of Indiao Was part of the team which worked on the launch of Madras Pluso Part of the team which re-launched Times ClassifiedsMacro Marvel Projects o Successfully implemented strategies and communication to sell various real estate projectsShobika… Show more Account Portfolioo Chennai: Macro Marvel Projects Ltd., Synergy Forexpress Ltd., Dalmia Cements, Times of Indiao Coimbatore: Shobika (Retail Showroom), Sharp Pumps Key Performance HighlightsTimes of Indiao Was part of the team which worked on the launch of Madras Pluso Part of the team which re-launched Times ClassifiedsMacro Marvel Projects o Successfully implemented strategies and communication to sell various real estate projectsShobika o Successfully executed the launch of the retail store in Calicut - creating enough pre-launch buzz as well launch excitement to bring in footfalls to the store Show less

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Raghunath M attended Pondicherry University, Psg College Of Arts & Science, Coimbatore, Indian School Of Business.

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