INFLUENTIALLY INNOVATIVE WOMEN OF THE INDIAN MEDIA ECOSYSTEM
The Impact Top 50 Most Influential Women 2024 is a highly anticipated event that honors and celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in the Advertising, Media, and Marketing industry. This prestigious list, carefully curated by an esteemed jury, recognizes the outstanding contributions, leadership, and body of work of 50 exceptional women trailblazers. By showcasing the talent and influence of these remarkable individuals, the Impact Top 50 Most Influential Women list aims to inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders in the industry.
The Impact Top 50 Most Influential Women 2024 aims to acknowledge and appreciate the immense contributions, exemplary leadership, and notable achievements of trailblazing women in the Advertising, Media, and Marketing sectors. By spotlighting these accomplished female leaders, the event seeks to both inspire the next generation of women in the industry and advocate for a more inclusive and diverse professional landscape.
Following an extensive nomination period, the exchange4media Group received nearly 450 entries for the Impact Top 50 Most Influential Women 2024. The IMPACT editorial team meticulously narrowed down the submissions to an initial shortlist of 80 exceptional candidates. To ensure a comprehensive selection process, the esteemed jury added noteworthy individuals to the list, further enhancing the competition.
The jury then faced the demanding task of evaluating each nominee based on pre-established criteria and ranking them accordingly. This rigorous process ultimately led to the identification of the 50 most deserving candidates, whose leadership, contributions, and influence have significantly shaped the Advertising, Media, and Marketing industries.
It’s great to see women grow stronger & be such remarkable leaders”.
“This is really encouraging. Thank you for having us stand for this platform. It’s always energizing to meet so many women leaders who are accomplishing but actually it’s also personally special to see so many friends grow stronger and rise up to be such remarkable leaders. This award is really a representation for the work that we get to do. So, it’s just a reminder in a really big way to raise stronger women leaders”.
Deepika Kaur Bhan, President of Packaged Foods at Tata Consumer Products Ltd., was celebrated as one of the IMPACT 50 Most Influential Women of 2024 from www.exchange4media.com.
The inclusion of Deepika Kaur Bhan in the Impact Top 50 Most Influential Women 2024 showcases her extraordinary leadership abilities and her pivotal role in fostering innovation and driving market success. This well-deserved recognition not only serves as a testament to Hema’s professional accomplishments but also underscores her invaluable contributions to the industry. As a trailblazing figure in the Advertising, Media, and Marketing sectors, Deepika’s inclusion on this prestigious list is both a source of pride and inspiration for aspiring female leaders.
Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President and India Head of Meta has topped IMPACT’s 50 Most Influential Women in Media, Marketing and Advertising List, 2024 for her exemplary leadership of the India wing of one of the largest technology conglomerates in the world. During her watch, Meta India in FY24 saw its gross advertising revenue touch Rs 22,730 crore compared with Rs 18,308 crore in the previous year.
Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President and India Head of Meta, has earned the top spot on IMPACT’s 50 Most Influential Women in Media, Marketing, and Advertising List for 2024. Her exemplary leadership at Meta India has significantly contributed to the company’s success, with gross advertising revenue reaching Rs 22,730 crore in FY24, marking a notable increase from the previous year’s Rs 18,308 crore.
Devanathan’s achievements at Meta India are a testament to her remarkable vision, strategic decision-making, and ability to drive growth in a highly competitive industry. This well-deserved recognition further cements her status as an influential figure in the media, marketing, and advertising sectors, as well as an inspiration for aspiring leaders in the field.
The winners’ achievements are a testament to what is possible when passion meets purpose. Each of them represents the pinnacle of excellence in their domain, pushing boundaries, shattering stereotypes, and redefining what it means to lead. From shaping groundbreaking campaigns to setting new standards in communication, strategy, and storytelling, their work not only drives business success but also creates a lasting cultural impact,” said Sam Balsara, Chairman, Madison World, who was also the Jury Chair.
Monika Shergill’s recognition as one of the IMPACT 50 Most Influential Women of 2024 is a testament to her outstanding contributions to the Indian entertainment landscape. As the Vice President of Content at Netflix India, Shergill has spearheaded the development and acquisition of diverse, high-quality content that not only appeals to Indian audiences but also garners global attention.
Under her leadership, Netflix India has expanded its content slate to feature a wide array of voices and genres, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy on the platform.
Monika Shergill said, “It is so special to be among such a stellar list of so many inspiring women. I wanted to hear everyone’s little stories and speeches, because as a storyteller, it really matters to experience people and their journeys and to learn from them. We are a sum total of everyone that we meet, we work with”.
The 12th edition of IMPACT’s 50 Most Influential Women List, presented by Tribes Communications and co-partnered by Alakh Advertising, showcased a diverse representation of women leaders from various domains. The list featured 16 new faces and voices that are currently making waves in the industry.
Among the women included in the list, four are from news media companies, 17 are from agencies in Creative, Media, Digital, and Design fields, eight are from platforms, and the remaining 22 have a marketing background, with six representing digital-first businesses. Additionally, this year’s list recognized the influence of an individual from the growing field of digital influencing. This diverse array of women leaders highlights the broad scope of achievements and impact that female professionals are making across multiple sectors.
The Impact Top 50 Most Influential Women 2024 aims to acknowledge and appreciate the immense contributions, exemplary leadership, and notable achievements of trailblazing women in the Advertising, Media, and Marketing sectors. By spotlighting these accomplished female leaders, the event seeks to both inspire the next generation of women in the industry and advocate for a more inclusive and diverse professional landscape.