{"id":74954,"date":"2026-09-05T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T09:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/2026\/09\/05\/from-ai-to-agility-adgullys-cmos-charcha-bengaluru-2026-unpacks-the-future-of-marketing\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T14:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T09:04:00","slug":"from-ai-to-agility-adgullys-cmos-charcha-bengaluru-2026-unpacks-the-future-of-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mint-money.in\/index.php\/2026\/09\/05\/from-ai-to-agility-adgullys-cmos-charcha-bengaluru-2026-unpacks-the-future-of-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"From AI to Agility: Adgully\u2019s CMOs\u2019 Charcha Bengaluru 2026 Unpacks the Future of Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 5:<\/strong> Adgully Network successfully hosted the CMOs\u2019 Charcha – Bengaluru Chapter 2026 & DATAMATIXX Awards<\/strong> on September 1, 2026, at Bengaluru, bringing together leading marketers, brand custodians, agency heads and industry experts for a day of insightful conversations on the rapidly evolving marketing ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Themed \u201cThe Future-Ready Marketer: Predictive, Personal And Purpose-Driven,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> the Bengaluru Chapter explored how technology, data, AI, contextual relevance, consumer communities and purpose are reshaping the role of the modern marketer. The event featured a series of keynote sessions, fireside chats and panel discussions examining the changing relationship between brands and consumers, while also delving into contextual advertising, CTV, retail media, programmatic advertising and the evolving role of technology in brand building.inal<\/p>\n

The event brought together an influential line-up of industry leaders, including Ranjana Mangla – Head – Digital Ad Sales & YouTube Business, Sony Pictures Networks India; Akshay Agrawal, Head – Linear Ad Sales, Sony Pictures Networks India; Manas Gupta, Worldwide Personalization Lead \u2013 Digital Commerce, Lenovo; Ganga Ganapathi \u2013 International Marketing Leader, Publicis Sapient; Anil Gurnani, Chief Operating Officer, TTK Prestige; Sujata Singh, President- South, Havas Media India; Nitin Khanna, Vice President Marketing, Acko; Praseed Prasad, President – Growth and Marketing South Asia, WPP Media; Sooraj Balakrishnan, Head of Marketing, Acer; Varun Oberoi – Head of Marketing, Indo Nissin Foods; Ken Sekhar – Marketing Head, POCO; and Nabajit Nath, Sales Director, India, Kargo.<\/strong> The speakers brought diverse perspectives on personalisation, growth marketing, media, technology, consumer engagement and the changing demands on today\u2019s marketing leaders.<\/p>\n

A key focus of the discussions was the need for marketers to move beyond conventional approaches and build brands that are increasingly predictive, personalised and purpose-driven<\/strong>. Conversations highlighted how AI and data are accelerating decision-making, while contextual relevance, consumer understanding and human insight continue to remain critical to building meaningful brand connections.<\/p>\n

The best leaders today are those who connect business ambition with marketing impact, driving growth, building relevance, embracing innovation and shaping what comes next.<\/p>\n

Adgully, together with its Jury, recognises outstanding leaders from brands and agencies who have demonstrated this ability, translating vision into impact, navigating change and creating meaningful influence across businesses, brands and the wider marketing ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Champions of Business & Marketing Leadership:<\/strong><\/p>\n