FIRST APPEARANCE

My Name Is Lavanya Chhabra

BMM From? SIES (Sion) College

Specialization Advertising

Year Completed BMM 2008

Other Educational Qualifications (PG/UG/Etc) None

Status Single

CAREERBOX

Professional Experience 3 years

You Currently Work At Canopy Essence  –  Partner

Your daily routine In Media Selling – Reach office by 9.30, schedule meetings and work for the day, meet buying/media planning agencies and discuss ideas abt effective promotion of brands on News channels, pitch upcoming events, make reports and set revenue targets

Organization(s) You Worked At Before : Red Fm 93.5 and Aidem Ventures(Previously NDTV Media)

Key Projects/Campaigns You’ve Been Part Of

• S FM turned Red FM in 42 cities
• Streamlined revenues from Entertainment Industry for Radio,
• Got new advertisers on board for News
• Personally designed campaigns for Futurebazaar.com, Marico, Pidilite to channel effectiveness

Most challenging project/campaign you’ve been part of? What made it challenging?

Have not come across any challenges yet I am just 23 waiting for much more from life to throw at me

How did you start your career? What was your first step after completing BMM?

Interned in Percept H as a copywriter and had no idea about Media Selling as a career profession yet got through Red FM 93.5 on a trial interview and never looked back, never had to actually look for a job although I had made a portfolio of my marketing campaigns but never needed them
Were you clear about which field you wanted to get into right from the beginning? What helped you take your leaps?

I wanted to stay in marketing and advertising and that helped me stay very close to Radio and TV marketing. I have personally designed campaigns on Radio for clients and seen them work satisfying the client because they had my understanding of the effectiveness of the medium

Any particular incident that helped you discover your career option?

Brands interest me and if I am in touch with any of the process I can handle it

BACK TO COLLEGE

Does being a BMMite give you an edge over others? Yes/No – Please elaborate

Yes, I had executed projects in BMM which required very high level of understanding of media and I am faster in communication and understanding brands and their strategies

Do the subjects in BMM help you know the reality of the job? Is there any place for theory in the industry you’re in?

Theory is necessary but a lot of times we understood theory not in the clasroom but while we were executing projects so the 50:50 mixture is just tailor made for brilliance
BMM or BMM from a particular college? Does it make a difference?

As long as you are in a college where lectures happen everyday and projects are submitted on time you have nothing to worry about, Classroom competence and motivation is very important

Did you complete any internship(s) – where, when, how was the experience?

Percept H in 2007, the experience was very insightful and helped me know that my creative side as a copywriter is not what I wanted to pursue instead I was good with branding and strategies

Internships during BMM – are they relevant in the long run?

Definitely they should be made compulsory as they give you a feeler of how the industry works and like I got a pre placement offer along with many others in my batch am sure everybody will feel secure doing the same

Work Ex or Higher Studies? What’s your pick? Why?

Higher studies are a must but BMM is an exception, also higher studies can come anytime, part time is always an option

BMMBOXER’S TAKE

BMM is Super Graduation

Your biggest achievement till date A corporate payroll in NDTV at the age of 23

You regret Regret

Your favorite subject in BMM Your hangout adda during BMM Marketing/Media Planning

Your hangout adda during BMM Any empty classroom in college

Define your job in one sentence I make people pay a price for a brand!

Your favorite professor at college Navin Kathuria

Your biggest goof up at work Sponsorships on Vodafone, gave away all at once!

YOUR TAKE

The journey so far…and where I see myself going Brilliant, exciting and hope to see more, I see myself making a brand that people will respect for ages to come

My Success Mantra My fear of failure

5 Tips for BMMites

1. Keep your eyes and ears open
2. Compete fiercely with the best
3. Night time is the best to study
4. Don’t introspect your life again and again
5. You are creative, just hunt for your calling

You can reach me Find me on FB – Lavanya Chhabra

FIRST APPEARANCE

My Name Is Ayushi Rohira

BMM From? Jai Hind College

Specialization Advertising

Year Completed BMM 2009

Other Educational Qualifications (PG/UG/Etc) Preparing to enrol for MBA

Status Single

CAREERBOX

Professional Experience 2

You Currently Work At BIG Cinemas – Marketing – Executive

Your daily routine My job entitles me to watch movies. Lots and lots of movies. So typically I watch 2-4 movies in a week.. And I’m certainly not complaining!
On a more serious note, work revolves around making BIG Cinemas an enriching experience for all our customers, with the help of the digital and print media on a day-to-day basis.

Organization(s) You Worked At Before

Trainee at Encompass Events,

Trainee at Contiloe Films,

Trainee at Sugar Mediaz.

Key Projects/Campaigns You’ve Been Part Of

Launch campaigns of various BIG Cinemas in 2009-10.

Movie-based promotions

Media planning and buying for 100 odd cinemas, pan India.
Digital and online promotions for BIG Cinemas

Most challenging project/campaign you’ve been part of? What made it challenging?

A 360 degree campaign for the launch of Sangam BIG Cinemas, which included using all sorts of marketing tools to reach out to the audience…

How did you start your career? What was your first step after completing BMM?

When I graduated, recession had already set in. Forget placements, lay-offs were the more “in” thing.
For many months an unending struggle followed, after which I can say I struck gold. Thankfully, with my list of internships and an impressive academic record I landed the job of a Trainee at BIG Cinemas.

Were you clear about which field you wanted to get into right from the beginning? What helped you take your leaps?

When I initially joined BMM, I knew I had to become a journalist. Half way through, I decided to go back to Arts and be a Psychologist. Then, the mad ad world beckoned..so I decided Copywriting would be THE THING. However, fate had something else in store…and here I am…enjoying Marketing, with every new experience and learning to take home.

Any particular incident that helped you discover your career option?

It wouldn’t be wrong to say it was the recession!! It was more of a calamity, more than an incident. But again, it’s nice to keep trying new stuff that interests you…I’ve tried everything from events to RJing, to Film and TV Production and now to market India’s largest cinema chain.

BACK TO COLLEGE

Does being a BMMite give you an edge over others? Yes/No – Please elaborate

BMM students come with a basic knowledge of the media industry. That apart, it’s really subjective. It can only get you an interview. How you decide to use your talents, depends solely on you…

Do the subjects in BMM help you know the reality of the job? Is there any place for theory in the industry you’re in?

Theory and practical knowledge go hand-in-hand. I suggest not just learning through books. Get into summer internships, even if its just to know your likes and dislikes. Besides, it looks good on your resume!

BMM or BMM from a particular college? Does it make a difference?

There are so many colleges offering BMM these days. As far as the course and staff is concerned, most of the profs tour all the colleges. But surely, a reputed college makes the opposite person sit up and notice.

Did you complete any internship(s) – where, when, how was the experience?

As I mentioned earlier, I interned with three totally different companies: events, voicing and TV & film production. It gave me a chance to learn how the industry works, and what I really like doing.

Internships during BMM – are they relevant in the long run?

In the long run, a work experience of a few years would score over a month long internship. But you’d probably know what each media house is about, if you’ve tried working at different kinds of agencies. It’ll help you decide what you want in the future.

Work Ex or Higher Studies? What’s your pick? Why?

Most corporate houses suffer from the Glass Ceiling Syndrome. You may have X years of work ex, but it’s the MBA tag that will get you to become the CEO. On the other hand, ad agencies or event companies value experience to a great extent as well…

BMMBOXER’S TAKE

BMM is the most fulfilling experience, where you can explore your wackiest side.

Your biggest achievement till date Ranking 1st overall in BMM ’09 – All Mumbai.

You regret Not having a couple of years more..to enjoy BMM. I truly miss the before-presentation catfights!

Your favorite subject in BMM Lots of ’em: PR, Intro to Advertising, Literature…

Your hangout adda during BMM Jai Hind College & Mocha.

Define your job in one sentence An extension of BMM which adds to your bank balance, instead of taking from it!

Your favorite professor at college Again, many of ’em: Prof. Varalakshmi, Prof.Omkar Patki, Prof.Vidyanand Joshi..

Your biggest goof up at work Ooops!I don’t want to lose my job. Not YET.

YOUR TAKE

The journey so far…and where I see myself going I know I’m happy with what I’m doing. I’d like to study a li’l more (just to be tagged along with the MBAs of the world) and surely start up something of my own, soon.

My Success Mantra Love what you do. And what you don’t love, at least try a 100 times before you give up.

5 Tips for BMMites

1.       Enjoy it while it lasts, the crazy deadlines, fights, sleepy presentations …

2.       Respect the profs, ask questions and stay in their good books. Always.

3.        If you’re confused with what you’re going to end up doing after BMM, don’t be.

Your job doesn’t necessarily depend on the subject you’ve graduated in.

4.        Bunk lectures. But in moderation.

5.       DO NOT listen to everything that everyone advises. Even me. Follow what works best for you…

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FIRST APPEARANCE

My Name Is Shardul Gayal

BMM From? ICL College

Specialization Advertising

Year Completed BMM 2006

Other Educational Qualifications (PG/UG/Etc) PG in Advt. & PR – MKU

Status Single

CAREERBOX

Professional Experience 4 years

You Currently Work At Sr. Copywriter at Thoughtshop Advt. & Films Production

Your daily routine Eat ideas, sleep ideas, drink ideas, potty ideas….Live ideas.

Organization(s) You Worked At Before

Marching Ants & Thoughtrains and as a consultant for FEI Cargos and Syntex.

Key Projects/Campaigns You’ve Been Part Of

Zapak.com, Rodies V, Fun Cinmas, Fun Republic, Mobilenxt, Parle Krackjack, Parle Milano, Parle Hide n Seek, NDTV Imagine, Olay, Gillette… phew… ICE essentials Lingerie, Pantaloons, Pause Wines, Nirma Detergent, ICICI Fellowship, Hotel Sahara Star, Tikona broadband… d list longer… basically, every category you say.

Most challenging project/campaign you’ve been part of? What made it challenging?

I would rate ICE Essentials as d most difficult one out of the rest. I was 22 then. At 22, guys you know, how difficult it would be to concentrate when you are working on a lingerie brand. And I’m supposed to do a print campaign on a category which is already wonderfully explored by the biggies in the industry. Brief being ‘comfort’, I managed to pull off a few insights. I’ll mention one of the headlines – If I was looking for support, I would look for a husband.

How did you start your career? What was your first step after completing BMM?

After BMM, I took a break for a few months to develop my folio. Got a break in Marching Ants. Folio is all that counts.

Were you clear about which field you wanted to get into right from the beginning? What helped you take your leaps?

I wanted to get into Journalism when I started. I loved writing. By the end of 1st yr, somehow, i was called by a small AD agency to work for them. It was a surprise but I took it. There’s where I realized, Copywriting is my field. I utilized my two years in degree learning all i could and making innumerable videos. My folio work had already begun there.

BACK TO COLLEGE

Does being a BMMite give you an edge over others? Yes/No – Please elaborate

Even being an IITian canot give an edge unless you create an edge. How you utilize your Degree time is what matters. Firstly, get clear in your head of what you want to do after graduation – asap.

Do the subjects in BMM help you know the reality of the job? Is there any place for theory in the industry you’re in?

Depends what department you are in. Theory helped me with arguments against my BDO and client servicing teams and the rest subjects like history and accounts got converted into ideas.

BMM or BMM from a particular college? Does it make a difference?

Guys, just for fun sake, i’ll confuse you more; most people in advertising today are either are BSc or Engineering pass-outs.
Bottom line – Advertising ignores colleges and marks. Your passion can drive you to self-confidence and eventually a promising future.

Did you complete any internship(s) – where, when, how was the experience?

I was hired to work by various small agencies during my degree. I considered that as my internship. I never had to apply anywhere for it. It was just word of mouth that spreads. Work gets noticed guys, even at college level.

Internships during BMM – are they relevant in the long run?

Internships help you grasp the basic professional jargon. So get your hand on them asap.

Work Ex or Higher Studies? What’s your pick? Why?

In creative dept., folio speaks. I did my PG so that my qualification should not be an issue in case any girl agrees to marry me.

BMMBOXER’S TAKE

BMM is transforming BMM towards the new age.

Your biggest achievement till date One of the very few copywriters in India to have 7 TVCs under his belt at this age.

You regret Realizing that smoking doesn’t help generate ideas and yet continuing smoking merrily.

Your favorite subject in BMM Your hangout adda during BMM Brand Building. No, it wasn’t copywriting.

Your hangout adda during BMM Nothing in particular. Any chai tapri would do.

Define your job in one sentence Generating ideas and writing scripts, headlines, body copies.

Your favorite professor at college Friends.

Your biggest goof up at work I almost broke the head of one of the Client Servicing guys. LMAO. Today he is the BDO at one of the most reputed agencies. LMAO.
Now the doors there are closed for me.
Goof up, not a regret. Still LMAO.

YOUR TAKE

The journey so far…and where I see myself going Well, I’ve survived Advertising so far. I manged to quit alcohol in the process. To be frank, there will come a time when I may have to compromise on the creative satisfaction part and ask for money. Still hopeful for the best.

My Success Mantra Observation rendered with a wacky twist.

5 Tips for BMMites

1)      Ask why. We are the second best creative people after scientists.

2)       ‘Impossible is nothing’. Don’t restrict yourself.

3)      Even a 6 yr old is creative. We have to be rationally creative. Find the balance.

4)      Be clear what you want to do after T.Y.

5)      If you have parents, don’t wander around searching for an IDOL.

You can reach me http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=618645631

FIRST APPEARANCE

My Name Is Aamer Mansoor Trambu

My Date of Birth is 10/9/1987

BMM From? Jai Hind College

Specialization Journalism

Year Completed BMM 2008

Other Educational Qualifications (PG/UG/Etc) PG Diploma in Mass Communication (Guru Jambeshwar University)

Status Married

CAREERBOX

Professional Experience 3 years

You Currently Work At Saudi Gazette – Freelance Journalist

Your daily routine Look for an interesting news story, go out and report on it. Interview people related to the event. Take awesome pictures. File story. Go Home

Organization(s) You Worked At Before

1. Press TV Iran – International Reporting – India Correspondent.

2. RUTV Toronto – News – Camera Operator / Reporter

3. CKLN FM Toronto – Live Radio Talk – Talk show host

Key Projects/Campaigns You’ve Been Part Of

Was chosen for an international exchange program to Toronto (OMG)
Studied for 2 semesters on TV and Radio Journalism at Canada’s finest Journalism School. Received a Ryerson Journalism Award for a documentary my team did on Autism and how Canadian legislation leaves parents in the lurch.

In October 2009 returned to India and was hired by Press TV Iran to be their international correspondent for the India region.
At 21, I was one of the youngest international correspondents working for a global news agency.
During my 1 year with Press TV I reported from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Punjab, Rural Maharashtra and Tribal areas of Andhra Pradesh.

My Press TV documentary on the alarming rate of illiteracy among Muslims in India has been nominated as a finalist for an international film festival – Culture Unplugged.

Most challenging project/campaign you’ve been part of? What made it challenging?

Doing a photo-documentary on fire-fighters of the Mumbai Fire Brigade (Byculla). Spent 3 days at the fire station documenting the lives of these persons and how they approached their day-to-day work.

How did you start your career? What was your first step after completing BMM?

I started my career in my 2nd year BMM. I had an internship with WATmedia. Before I completed BMM I had 6 internships totalling 20 months of work-experience
Details on linkedin.com/in/aamertrambu

Were you clear about which field you wanted to get into right from the beginning? What helped you take your leaps?

Very unclear. Wanted to be an engineer. Parents were unsupportive of BMM.

Any particular incident that helped you discover your career option?

A visit to the NDTV studio in my Grade 12 (2005) for “We the People” talk show.

BACK TO COLLEGE

Does being a BMMite give you an edge over others? Yes/No – Please elaborate

Yes.

On-the-job experience
Practical course
Presentation skills
team work and collaboration.

Do the subjects in BMM help you know the reality of the job? Is there any place for theory in the industry you’re in?

No.

BMM or BMM from a particular college? Does it make a difference?

Yes, Do BMM from top 5/10 colleges else don’t do it.

Did you complete any internship(s) – where, when, how was the experience?

I worked with TOI after 11th and during my BMM 2nd year I interned with a PR agency. Both were excellent learning experiences.

Internships during BMM – are they relevant in the long run?

Internship is key to a successful and complete BMM experience

Work Ex or Higher Studies? What’s your pick? Why?

Work Ex then Higher studies.

BMMBOXER’S TAKE

BMM is in its infancy. Too much in too little time.

Your biggest achievement till date My 5 minute documentary being selected for an international film festival – http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/4832 . Winning the Mumbai University Public speaker award.

You regret Nothing.

Your favourite subject in BMM Your hangout adda during BMM Understanding Cinema

Your hangout adda during BMM Library

Define your job in one sentence Hmmm

Your favourite professor at college Samkit Shah

Your biggest goof up at work Incorrect usage of quotation marks “..”

YOUR TAKE

The journey so far…and where I see myself going Awesome. Media Ownership

My Success Mantra You can, because you know you can.

5 Tips for BMMites

1.      Read

2.      Stop Talking

3.      Be a better listener

You can reach me http://linkedin.com/in/aamertrambu

FIRST APPEARANCE

My Name Is Ritwik Borthakur

BMM From SIES (Nerul)

Specialization Advertising

Year Completed BMM 2006

Other Educational Qualifications (PG/UG/Etc) MBA (Marketing)

Status Single

CAREERBOX

Professional Experience 3 years

You Currently Work At ISMT Ltd. – Branding & Communications – Asst. V.P.

Your daily routine Liaison with ad agencies, exhibition organizers, Publication houses and other vendors.  Meetings with senior management. Emails and more emails. Presentations. Occasional trips to Plants

Organization(s) You Worked At Before SparkleWork Films – Production – Assistant Director (2nd)

Key Projects/Campaigns You’ve Been Part Of

1. For ISMT Ltd: All brand building activities, corporate films, Project Management for participation in several exhibitions worldwide.

2. For TAAL Ltd: Corporate Re-branding exercise and Project Management for participation in Aero India 2011

3. For Indian Seamless Group: Corporate Brand Identity Creation

4. For SparkleWork Films: Pre and Post Production for (a) Bid2Win – reverse bidding show for TV (b) TV commercial for Asian Lights

Most challenging project/campaign you’ve been part of? What made it challenging?

Project Management for Power-Gen Europe (an exhibition held in Cologne, Germany). It was my first major international assignment and I had to work with a team that had people from different background (Stand building, Graphic design, Printing, Logistics, Hospitality, Production, Marketing, Finance etc.), stationed at different countries. Managing a gamut of activities with people across different time zones was challenging.

How did you start your career? What was your first step after completing BMM?

I was clueless what I wanted to do with my life till the 3rd year of BMM. One short film (that I made for Frames Film Festival 2006) changed all that. I knew I had to make films. So the first thing I did after BMM was to join a Production House and started assisting a TV producer/director.

Were you clear about which field you wanted to get into right from the beginning? What helped you take your leaps?

I joined BMM after 4 medical entrance exams, 3.5 months of engineering and 7 days of BSC. That should say a lot about how confused I was. Back then … Med, Engg, Archi, were the only “sensible” things to do for science grad.

I joined BMM because of 2 reasons (in addition to the fact that I had to do something quick). (a) It had Psychology in its 1st Semester and I had taken a fancy for the subject reading some books (b) the course content gave me an impression that it will teach me a little bit of everything … and that’s what I was looking for (not knowing what i wanted in particular) …

Regular projects, change in subjects every semester, Films and more films, college festivals, doing odd internships in summer breaks helped me take leaps. I didn’t have a plan. I know my moment of clarity came when I made my first short film. But I can only connect the dots in retrospect.

Any particular incident that helped you discover your career option?

The short film and the entire BMM experience helped me understand what I wanted to do. But my professional experience in the film and TV industry helped me understand about my career options.

BACK TO COLLEGE

Does being a BMMite give you an edge over others? Yes/No – Please elaborate

Yes .. I think for career based on liberal arts and sciences … it helps. I think it might also help one to discover oneself for the course is diverse and gives you a feel of everything.

Do the subjects in BMM help you know the reality of the job? Is there any place for theory in the industry you’re in?

Subjects give you a birds eye view. It will tell you where the pool is, show you the water, tell you stories about people who’ve been good or bad swimmers, suggest necessary equipment and may even give you some simulated survival tactics.

BMM or BMM from a particular college? Does it make a difference?

Yes it does. In addition to the “brand” of the institution itself, the quality of faculty, guest lecturers, industry interaction etc matter.

Did you complete any internship(s) – where, when, how was the experience?

In Boch&Ferns as a copywriter.

Internships during BMM – are they relevant in the long run?

Relevant for the short run. Important if you are seeking clarity. I would recommend an internship in every break.

Work Ex or Higher Studies? What’s your pick? Why?

Work Ex first .. Higher studies later. (and not the other way around).

BMMBOXER’S TAKE

BMM is What you make of it.

Your biggest achievement till date None to really brag about.

You regret None so far.

Your favorite subject in BMM Your hangout adda during BMM Understanding Cinema

Your hangout adda during BMM RD (Raj Dairy), Tiger’s Den and Coll. Canteen (in SIES Nerul)

Define your job in one sentence Making the Organization look good.

Your favorite professor at college I’ll let this pass.

Your biggest goof up at work I’m sure there are many but I can’t think of one in particular

YOUR TAKE

The journey so far…and where I see myself going Has been great …. I see myself discovering something new everyday

My Success Mantra Believe

5 Tips for BMMites

1. Have Fun
2. Experiment
3. Be flexible
4. Enjoy the journey
5. Believe

You can reach me http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=899405332



FIRST APPEARANCE

My Name Is Saloni Rishiraj

BMM From? St. Xavier’s College

Specialization Advertising

Year Completed BMM 2009

Other Educational Qualifications (PG/UG/Etc) Pursing my PG Diploma in Marketing Management from Wellingkar’s

Status Single

CAREERBOX

Professional Experience 3 years

You Currently Work At Lowe Lintas – Linopinion – PR Division – Manager

Your daily routine Reach office by 9.45 am. Track papers, send coverage updates to clients, prepare plans & strategies to leverage clients in media, pitch stories to media for clients, organise press meets/ set visit / events etc

Organization(s) You Worked At Before Hanmer MS & L – PR – Associate Executive
Comma Consulting – PR – Junior Account Executive

Key Projects/Campaigns You’ve Been Part Of

• Have handled launch of Kamat group of hotels and Starwood group of hotels in differents states of India.
• Launch various shows and organized events for NDTV Good Times, Zoom, Sony Pix, SAB TV, MTV, Vh1, Nickelodeon.
• Have done celebrity PR for various television star including Bikram Saluja, Smriti Irani etc.
• Have done PR for Plays, FMCG & Lifestyle products

Most challenging project/campaign you’ve been part of? What made it challenging?

• Viacom 18 -Launch of Roadies – audition travel and PR Campaign strategy planning for the on air show.
• SAB TV – Promoting the channel as the only comedy entertainment channel in India

How did you start your career? What was your first step after completing BMM?

I interned with TOI during by 11th vacation, later in the begining of my 2nd year interned with Comma consulting – a PR agency in 3 months they hired me as a part time resourse. So along with studying and completing projects, I was working as a part time consultant in PR.

Were you clear about which field you wanted to get into right from the beginning? What helped you take your leaps?

I was always clear that I wanted to get into media. Tried my hand with journalism after 11^th but did not really like it. During my 2nd year my friend who was already in PR suggested that I should try this field as a career option. When I joined the PR industry I knew there was no looking back.

Any particular incident that helped you discover your career option?

Nothing in particular in PR you get to do everything, read, write , organize events, strategize, travel – this field pretty much has it all.

BACK TO COLLEGE

Does being a BMMite give you an edge over others? Yes/No – Please elaborate

Yes, at times. People perceive them to be more creative.

Do the subjects in BMM help you know the reality of the job? Is there any place for theory in the industry you’re in?

No, theoretical knowledge is hardly of any use in this field. All that counts is your work experience and personality

BMM or BMM from a particular college? Does it make a difference?

Being a BMM graduate from Xavier’s definitely gave me an edge. But I see other college BMM graduates doing extremely well too. It’s just luck!

Did you complete any internship(s) – where, when, how was the experience?

I worked with TOI after 11th and during my BMM 2nd year I interned with a PR agency. Both were excellent learning experiences.

Internships during BMM – are they relevant in the long run?

Yes, totally. When organisations hire you, previous internship definitely count.

Work Ex or Higher Studies? What’s your pick? Why?

Work Ex for sure, but I have chosen to study along. As we all know sometime or the other a Degree surely makes a difference.

BMMBOXER’S TAKE

BMM is a lifestyle!

Your biggest achievement till date Being a Manager with Lintas Group at the age of 21!

You regret Could not give up my job to pursue MBA even after I got admission in a good college

Your favorite subject in BMM Your hangout adda during BMM PR

Your hangout adda during BMM Xaviers foyer

Define your job in one sentence The middle men / fixers between media and clients

Your favorite professor at college Gita Shashidharan

Your biggest goof up at work haha..no comments!

YOUR TAKE

The journey so far…and where I see myself going The journey has been interesting so far…I aim to start up something of my own in the next 5 – 6 years

My Success Mantra Let your hardwork speak!

5 Tips for BMMites

1)Complete your projects on time and make sure you put the good campaigns on your resume
2) Do atleast 2 internships during the course
3) Participate in college festivals and extra-curricular activities
4) Make sure you score the most in projects
5) ATTENDANCE really counts..So make sure you attend even if you come and sleep on the last bench

You can reach me http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=702245735
http://in.linkedin.com/pub/saloni-rishiraj/11/39/155

Every week, we feature the journey of a BMM Alumni, who’s been there and done that. Watch out, as these people share their real life experiences with BMMBox, only for you to realize your own career path. We will try to feature alumni from various fields like Journalism, Copywriting, Production, Advertising, PR and Event Management.

You can ask questions, get your doubts cleared or simply thank them for sharing their thoughts with us :-).

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