I’m Sayendra Basu, a communications and brand strategy professional with over five years of experience helping businesses grow revenue, expand client bases, and build lasting partnerships across B2B, B2C, and D2C. I specialize in spotting new opportunities, developing pitch and GTM strategies, and aligning content, partnerships, and positioning to create measurable impact. I’ve led end-to-end brand activations, outreach, and content campaigns—from lead generation and event execution to client onboarding—while also driving SEO and digital performance. Alongside core business development work, I contribute as a sports gaming freelance journalist and content writer, having authored 2,000+ articles with 5M+ views and consistently produced SEO-friendly, high-engagement writing that performs in search.

Sayendra Basu

I’m Sayendra Basu, a communications and brand strategy professional with over five years of experience helping businesses grow revenue, expand client bases, and build lasting partnerships across B2B, B2C, and D2C. I specialize in spotting new opportunities, developing pitch and GTM strategies, and aligning content, partnerships, and positioning to create measurable impact. I’ve led end-to-end brand activations, outreach, and content campaigns—from lead generation and event execution to client onboarding—while also driving SEO and digital performance. Alongside core business development work, I contribute as a sports gaming freelance journalist and content writer, having authored 2,000+ articles with 5M+ views and consistently produced SEO-friendly, high-engagement writing that performs in search.

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I’m Sayendra Basu, a communications and brand strategy professional with over five years of experience helping businesses grow revenue, expand client bases, and build lasting partnerships across B2B, B2C, and D2C. I specialize in spotting new opportunities, developing pitch and GTM strategies, and aligning content, partnerships, and positioning to create measurable impact.

I’ve led end-to-end brand activations, outreach, and content campaigns—from lead generation and event execution to client onboarding—while also driving SEO and digital performance. Alongside core business development work, I contribute as a sports gaming freelance journalist and content writer, having authored 2,000+ articles with 5M+ views and consistently produced SEO-friendly, high-engagement writing that performs in search.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Bengali
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Content & Communications Lead at This is meant as a brand/role in the resume (company name not clearly captured)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Led business-side execution of branded content campaigns in close collaboration with advertisers and media buyers (healthcare focus). Boosted content-driven revenue and created PR briefs, press releases, and whitepapers for new products. Owned end-to-end branding across print, digital, and partner advertising, ensuring content and messaging support across the funnel.
Strategic Consultant – Brand & Market Expansion at Elite FM
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Advised on market positioning and messaging strategy to increase listenership and advertiser revenue. Helped develop engaging pitch materials and investor-facing communications to win new clients and sponsors, supporting growth through clearer value communication.
Growth & Editorial Strategy Manager at Elite Chronicle
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Managed the business-side execution of branded content campaigns with advertisers and media buyers. Increased content-driven revenue by 30% YoY through crafted sales funnels, CTR-positive content/copy, and SEO alignment. Built and managed a 10-member content + marketing team to execute go-to-market strategies for digital campaigns.
Strategic Business Development / Sales Enablement & Pitch Strategy / Market Expansion & Lead Generation / GtM Planning & Execution / Cross-Functional Team Leadership / Digital Marketing & SEO Strategy / Brand Storytelling & Product Positioning
January 1, 2020 - Present
Owned strategic business development and go-to-market work focused on revenue growth, market expansion, lead generation, and deal closing. Supported pitch strategy development and GTM execution through content and partner coordination across B2B, B2C, and D2C markets. Delivered digital marketing and SEO-aligned positioning, strengthened brand storytelling, and contributed to content, copy, and partner activations that enabled high-impact sales outcomes.
Chief Marketing Officer & Partner Acquisition Head at Cryptic Records
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Oversaw copy and brand communication across 300+ independent artists. Built B2B relationships with production houses, event promoters, and streaming platforms, driving partner acquisition and collaboration. Spearheaded talent acquisition and partner development across a global network of 300+ independent artists.

Education

M.A. at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
PhD at Adamas University
January 1, 2026 - August 30, 2026
B.A. at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

M.A. in English Literature (specialization: Literary adaptations in Film/TV; research published on media narrative and semiotics)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Winner of India’s Young Music Executive Award (via Cryptic Records)
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services, Gaming