PR & Comms Collaborative

Often the question looms over our already busy head, “what is the next move? Do I become a consultant or do I move on and embark on an entrepreneurial adventure, Is agency better or brands?” It’s a loop, that often seems to baffle the best of us in the business. Today’s session for the July meetup at PR & Comms Collaborative highlighted the essence of the PR career groove. A Saturday morning couldn’t have been more fruitful, fun and engaging than this one! A big kudos to Shashank Bharadwaj for his spirit and dedication to create a forum that is so democratic and volunteer driven! Knowing our fraternity and community should be the way to ensure that PR stays and we all thrive! A much awaited meet up with Tinu Cherian Abraham Tanvi Agarwal Archita Deb and Akhil Kumar Singh Raghavendra Rao Anindita Kannan Met few faces who have also witnessed my own journey Amulya Nagaraj Roshan Mohan And getting to hang out with those whom I have communicated via LinkedIn or some forums is an icing on the cake! Sagarika Bhattacharya Payal Dasgupta NEHA IYER Sharmee Roy Apologies to those I’m unable to tag but hope we keep the engine running! #pr #networking #community #corporatecommunications #pragency

Announcing PR & Comms Collaborative Mumbai Meetup. The PR & Comms Collaborative is a volunteer-driven community which aims to bring together communicators from PR Agencies and in-house communications team to learn, unwind, and connect with each other. The July Month Meetup is organised by our community member Aditya Kshirsagar. RSVP - https://lnkd.in/gX4UnriT The meetup is open only for PR and Communications professionals. #networking #Communications #CommunityMeetup

Announcing our next panelist for July Meetup | Meet Anindita Kannan With over 13 years of experience in brand communication strategy within the luxury lifestyle sector, Anindita Kannan has worked closely with renowned brands including Raw Mango, KamaAyurveda, Jaypore, Chumbak, Akaaro, and more. Amidst the pandemic, she founded ECRU, leveraging the downtime to understand brands' needs—focusing on effective planning with a goal-oriented approach. What began as a 2-member team has now grown to 8 members across Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai. At ECRU, Anindita and her team take pride in partnering with homegrown brands, having successfully executed campaigns for qua clothing, Amrapali, SoleSearch, Comet, DOjA gin, Pursue Seltzers, and others. From working in an agency to running her own agency, she will share her perspectives and insights on navigating different career paths in PR. RSVP - https://lnkd.in/g5kHkaWV #Meetup #CommunityBuilding

Announcing our next panelist for July Meetup | Meet NEHA IYER In-house roles are often seen as the best place to be. Is it so? What's the reality? Is consulting better than full-time corporate & Agency gigs? NEHA IYER, who transitioned from a corporate role to consulting for the past 7 years, is here to offer her perspective. With over 13 years of experience in Corporate Communications, PR, and Marketing Communications, Neha has had the privilege of working with a diverse array of clients and companies, including Infosys, Capillary Technologies, Teabox, and Lazy Gardener. As a PR and Marketing Consultant, she has collaborated with various startups and individuals on PR, social media marketing, influencer marketing, and branding. Notable brands she's worked with include IndiQube, Oslash, Pickmycloth, Betterhalf.ai, Chai Chun, BambooBox, Startek, Plane, Unlock Impact, and many others. RSVP - https://lnkd.in/g5kHkaWV #Meetup #CommunityBuilding

Announcing the panelist for July Meetup | Meet Sagarika Bhattacharya Sagarika Bhattacharya is a seasoned storyteller and communications specialist with an impressive 14-year career in the PR industry. Sagarika has expertly managed reputations, built perceptions, and fostered positive sentiment throughout her professional journey. She has had notable stints at Edelman and Adfactors, before transitioning to in-house communications role. Sagarika played a pivotal role in the high-energy team at Licious, guiding the company from Series B to achieving Unicorn status and beyond. Currently, she is part of Aditya Birla's TMRW, contributing her expertise to a groundbreaking 0-1 journey. Agency or In-house? Which one wins? Join us at our July meetup and hear from Sagarika herself as she shares her journey and insights!   RSVP - https://lnkd.in/g5kHkaWV #Networking #PRCommsMeetup #Community #Networking

We PR professionals often find ourselves at a crossroads, contemplating the best career path for optimal growth and satisfaction. Whether it's the fast-paced, varied challenges of an agency, the focused, immersive experience of an in-house role, the autonomy of solopreneurship, or the bold venture of starting an agency, each path comes with its own set of promises and challenges. Marking the celebration of World PR Day, we are excited to host an one of its kind panel discussion to demystify these career choices. By bringing together seasoned PR professionals who have thrived in multiple facets of the industry, we explore insights, share personal journeys, and provide clarity to those standing at these professional crossroads. Date July 13, 2024 Time : 2PM - 5PM Venue : Will be shared soon (CBD areas, Bengaluru) https://lnkd.in/g5kHkaWV #Networking #Meetup

#Chennai, here we come! After a successful kickoff in Bangalore, we are bringing the monthly series of meet-ups to Chennai and it will happen for the first time in the city on Saturday, 13th July 2024.  To attend, RSBP at https://lnkd.in/geWgYEkn Lalitha Y will be hosting the Chennai Meetup #PublicRelations #CorporateCommunications #Networking #Meetup

What a blast we had at the PR & Comms Collaborative's June 2024 meetup in Bengaluru! Our June meetup was a whirlwind of insightful discussions and networking. Over 45 communicators from PR Agencies and in-house communications teams came together to learn, unwind, and connect with fellow professionals. A huge THANK YOU to our incredible presenters Aditya Kshirsagar, Dhruti Kapadia Krishnan, and Jayadevan P K (JPK) for sharing their knowledge with us. 🙌 Shoutout to The Hub Bengaluru for the energetic vibes, fantastic venue, and top-notch hospitality. Your support team was instrumental in executing the event smoothly. And of course, a massive thank you to our dedicated volunteers Shashank Bharadwaj ,Mitali Ahuja, PRiyankita Praharaj, Akhil Kumar Singh and Anirjit Ghosh who made the June 2024 meetup possible! Stay tuned for next month's meetup and more exciting updates! #PRCollaborative #Networking #Communications #BengaluruMeetup #ProfessionalGrowth #LearningAndNetworking

🗓️ Save the Date! 🗓️ The PR and Comms Collaborative Meetup Agenda is live! Join us on June 15 for an incredible day of sessions and networking. Discover more ! #PRCommsCollaborate #EventAgenda #Networking #PR #Communications #Workshops

Connections are sanity and reality. Whether it’s in personal relationships, professional settings, or even online interactions, building meaningful connections can be a significant differentiator for a communications professional. It’s true—your network is your net worth—but how do you build your network with meaningful connections? What are the hacks and how can you develop these skills? We are excited to announce our next speaker for the meetup: Dhruti Kapadia Krishnan. Dhruti is an experienced integrated communications professional with a track record of creating effective strategies and campaigns for medium to large organizations such as Firstsource, GE, Vodafone, IBM, Unilever, and Genesis Burson Marsteller. She has worked closely with leaders to promote thought leadership, corporate culture, and brand reputation. During the session, Dhruti will share ideas and tips on how to build, grow, and sustain good connections, and why they matter more than ever. Interestingly, it was with this very intention that the idea of the “PR & Comms” meetup emerged. And what better topic than this to kickstart our first knowledge-sharing meetup! Join PR & Comms Collaborative for our meetup on Saturday, June 15th, 2 PM IST at The Hub Bengaluru. Don't miss out! RSVP here: https://t.ly/bfGhp #Meetup #Communications #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #BrandBuilding #PR #KnowledgeSharing