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Marketing
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Television
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Digital
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Radio
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Guest Times
Why siloed teams and linear budgets hold back Indian brand growth
Aditya Aima, Managing Director, Growth Markets; Co-MD, India and MENA, AnyMind Group, writes that in a market shaped by plurality, speed and constant evaluation, disconnected teams and static budgets are emerging as barriers to growth
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