Girish Balachandran

Chief strategy officer, Avian Media

Why Indian PR still sits out Cannes
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Girish Balachandran

Why Indian PR still sits out Cannes

Despite bold ideas and real impact, On Purpose's founder and MD rues that Indian PR often sidelines creativity for caution—and misses its shot at global relevance.

Opinion: Towards a bolder 20’s in PR
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Opinion: Towards a bolder 20’s in PR

The setting is conducive for the PR industry according to the author

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