Through my professional experience, I’ve developed a strong appreciation for how brand building and business rigor intersect. I bring 3 years of experience supporting 20+ global B2B and B2C brands, where my work extended beyond copywriting and creative development into performance analysis, stakeholder coordination, and project management. I’ve also delved into brand strategy, social media content development, account management, integrated campaign execution, email marketing, and marketing research. My academic background, a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University, has equipped me to blend the art and science of marketing, applying analytics, consumer insights, finance, marketing research, media, and strategic thinking to real-world brand challenges.

Anay Poddar

Through my professional experience, I’ve developed a strong appreciation for how brand building and business rigor intersect. I bring 3 years of experience supporting 20+ global B2B and B2C brands, where my work extended beyond copywriting and creative development into performance analysis, stakeholder coordination, and project management. I’ve also delved into brand strategy, social media content development, account management, integrated campaign execution, email marketing, and marketing research. My academic background, a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University, has equipped me to blend the art and science of marketing, applying analytics, consumer insights, finance, marketing research, media, and strategic thinking to real-world brand challenges.

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Through my professional experience, I’ve developed a strong appreciation for how brand building and business rigor intersect. I bring 3 years of experience supporting 20+ global B2B and B2C brands, where my work extended beyond copywriting and creative development into performance analysis, stakeholder coordination, and project management. I’ve also delved into brand strategy, social media content development, account management, integrated campaign execution, email marketing, and marketing research.

My academic background, a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University, has equipped me to blend the art and science of marketing, applying analytics, consumer insights, finance, marketing research, media, and strategic thinking to real-world brand challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Graduate US Brands Intern at Suntory Global Spirits
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Developed an integrated omnichannel marketing strategy for Suntory's new ready-to-drink (RTD) brand, highlighting business and consumer opportunities through 25+ tactical activities across paid, owned, and earned channels to promote awareness and trial among Gen Z. Designed a brand survey for 1,000+ respondents and conducted 5 in-depth interviews to uncover consumer insights. Devised 3 campaign strategies using a 4-point framework to translate findings into activations aimed at reaching $30M+ in forecasted sales. Crafted the 2026 brand roadmap in collaboration with agency partners VML and Starcom, plus internal brand, insights, legal, and consumer connections teams.
Copywriter at Digitas India
August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Led the development of integrated campaigns for 8+ brands including DBS Bank and Bertolli, driving retention and acquisition across digital and social. Co-developed multi-stakeholder pitches for Lufthansa, Pepsi, and Bumble; represented Digitas India at Google AI Day 2023 to explore emerging AI tools and workflows. Authored 150+ lifecycle emails for DBS Bank to optimize messaging through performance metrics and A/B testing; led a 4-person copy team for key brand accounts.
Account Management Trainee at Schbang Digital Solutions
March 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Key contributor to the launch of India's new airline Akasa Air, developing voice and design systems as aviation subject matter expert for internal teams; campaign work gained national media coverage in Business Today. Drove 11% month-over-month follower growth and 12% engagement increases across key platforms, outperforming industry benchmarks by 100%. Owned client communications as primary liaison and translated platform analytics into actionable insights to drive campaign optimization.
Copywriter Intern at Chrisaldo Goldilo y (Creative and Branding Agency)
February 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Developed the 'Marriott Bonvoy Presents India' campaign, creating always-on content and writing 10+ long-form articles to strengthen engagement.
Content Writer Intern at Guru Writer
March 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Authored long and short-form SEO articles on business and engineering, boosting search visibility and increasing website traffic by 15%.
Agency Observer at MIRUM (A WPP Global Digital Agency)
December 1, 2019 - Present
Completed a competitive observer assignment, contributing to live brand campaigns and creative executions across FM CG and financial services.
Team Leader, Cause Marketing Initiative at Siskel/Jacobs Productions
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Led a team of 5 to craft promotional content for ‘The Here Now Project’ documentary by Emmy-winning production company; created activation ideas for social media and distribution.
Graduate Marketing Consultant at Tequila Grand Lujo
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Co-created activation plan and led creative ideation for Grand Lujo's debut in the U.S. premium tequila market; analyzed mosaic segments using Simple Analytics to identify ideal consumer profiles and inform market entry strategy.

Education

Master of Science at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Associate Degree at Indian School of Management and Entrepreneurship
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other