JioStar Entertainment has unveiled a new initiative, ‘The Collective’, a series aimed at bringing together industry leaders to share insights, discuss emerging trends, and spark conversations that will define the future of advertising in the entertainment sector in India.
The series seeks to decode the fast-evolving ecosystem of digital entertainment and brand engagement, offering advertisers a deeper understanding of audience behavior and media strategies.
According to a JioStar press note, the premiere episode of ‘The Collective’ featured a distinguished panel of marketing and brand leaders, including Jahid Ahmed from HDFC Bank, Sachin Vashishtha from Paisabazaar, Varun Mundra of Motilal Oswal, Sajit Gopal from Domino’s, and Jiteen Aggarwal from Hettich India, in conversation with Jai Lala of Zenith India. The discussion focused on the growing influence of Connected TVs (CTVs) as the central screen in Indian households, the measurability of CTV campaigns, OTT platforms’ role in driving digital adoption and co-viewing patterns, and the value of brand-safe environments for advertisers.
The series is designed as an ongoing conversation, spotlighting insights from brand leaders, marketers, and industry experts to help decode trends and opportunities in entertainment advertising. JioStar aims to provide a platform where evolving strategies, technological advancements, and audience preferences intersect, offering advertisers actionable perspectives for impactful campaigns.
The premiere episode of ‘The Collective’ is now available for viewing on JioStar’s dedicated platform at ads.jiostar.com/jiohotstarctvplaybook/thecollective, with future episodes promising to feature new conversations, fresh insights, and thought leadership from across India’s advertising and entertainment landscape.
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