I'm Aravind, a marketing professional focused on building strong brands through strategic marketing, product marketing, and engaging social media activations. I have led large-scale campaigns, delivered a full brand identity refresh, and partnered with top agencies to create multi-channel experiences across print, TV, OTT, radio, OOH, email, and mobile platforms. I thrive on turning customer insights into compelling narratives, driving growth through sponsorships, events, and data-driven campaigns, and mentoring teams to achieve measurable impact. I'm excited to continue crafting brands that resonate and deliver measurable business value.

Aravind M S

I'm Aravind, a marketing professional focused on building strong brands through strategic marketing, product marketing, and engaging social media activations. I have led large-scale campaigns, delivered a full brand identity refresh, and partnered with top agencies to create multi-channel experiences across print, TV, OTT, radio, OOH, email, and mobile platforms. I thrive on turning customer insights into compelling narratives, driving growth through sponsorships, events, and data-driven campaigns, and mentoring teams to achieve measurable impact. I'm excited to continue crafting brands that resonate and deliver measurable business value.

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I’m Aravind, a marketing professional focused on building strong brands through strategic marketing, product marketing, and engaging social media activations. I have led large-scale campaigns, delivered a full brand identity refresh, and partnered with top agencies to create multi-channel experiences across print, TV, OTT, radio, OOH, email, and mobile platforms.
I thrive on turning customer insights into compelling narratives, driving growth through sponsorships, events, and data-driven campaigns, and mentoring teams to achieve measurable impact. I’m excited to continue crafting brands that resonate and deliver measurable business value.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Manager - Marketing at Federal Bank Ltd.
March 1, 2021 - Present
Spearheaded marketing initiatives reporting to the CMO; executed large-scale campaigns and brand identity refresh with the Sideways agency. Onboarded the organisation's first brand ambassador (Vidya Balan), including negotiations and campaign execution. Collaborated with Ogilvy, Dentsu, Sideways, and FCB Ulka to plan and execute campaigns across print, TV, OTT, radio, OOH, email, social media, and mobile apps. Managed two pan-India gold loan ATL/BTL campaigns contributing to portfolio growth. Raised AED 82.82M in deposits from high-net-worth NRIs in the Middle East through targeted ATL/BTL marketing. Served as Social Media Manager; improved Instagram engagement from 0.22% to 0.6% in two months; ran campaigns with Vidya Balan and Prannoy H S achieving 5.2M and 112k organic views. Oversaw event sponsorships and activations (e.g., Mirchi Neon Run Bahrain, Kochi Marathon 2024) and sports sponsorships with Kerala Cricket League and Gokulam Kerala FC. Executed the 'Speak for India' campaign
Brand Manager at Federal Bank Ltd.
March 1, 2021 - Present
Led end-to-end brand initiatives at Federal Bank, including a full brand identity refresh (palette, typography, logo, favicon, tone of voice) that earned the ET Design & Creativity Award. Onboarded the bank's first brand ambassador, Vidya Balan, managing negotiations, alignment, and campaign execution. Collaborated with agencies (Ogilvy, Dentsu, Sideways, FCB Ulka) to plan and execute campaigns such as Rishton Ke Naam, Savings Ki Vidya, Karo Bachaane Ki Shuruaat Bachpan Se, and #EndDependence - Press The Button across print, TV, OTT, radio, OOH, emails, social, and mobile apps. Managed two pan-India gold loan ATL/BTL campaigns driving portfolio growth of 3.35% and 5.88% in FY23. As Social Media Manager, grew LinkedIn to 700K+ and Instagram to 100K+ followers; boosted engagement from 0.22% to 0.6% and delivered influencer campaigns with Vidya Balan and Prannoy H S achieving millions of views. Directed event sponsorships and activations (Federal Bank Kochi Marathon 2024 with 20% more reg

Education

MBA - Marketing at National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
B. Com at Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
MBA - Marketing at National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
B.Com at Bishop Vayalil Memorial Holy Cross College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017

Qualifications

Adobe Firefly (Generative AI)
December 1, 2024 - December 3, 2025
Brand and Marketing Integration
December 1, 2024 - December 3, 2025
Create a Brand Strategy
November 1, 2024 - December 3, 2025
Social Media Management (Meta)
January 1, 2024 - December 3, 2025
Introduction to Social Media Marketing (Meta)
December 1, 2023 - December 3, 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Marketing - University of Virginia
November 1, 2023 - December 3, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - Google
March 1, 2020 - December 3, 2025
Brand and Marketing Integration
December 1, 2024 - April 11, 2026
Create a Brand Strategy
November 1, 2024 - April 11, 2026
Social Media Management
January 1, 2024 - April 11, 2026
Introduction to Social Media Marketing
December 1, 2023 - April 11, 2026
Artificial Intelligence in Marketing
November 1, 2023 - April 11, 2026
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
March 1, 2020 - April 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail