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Start your day with your top 3 priorities. Focus on high-impact work to stay productive, organized, and stress-free.

Sustaining our Momentum: Balancing Care, Culture, and Carbon Footprints

Welcome to the future of work, AGLites! As a leading force in the MarTech landscape, we understand that true leadership in a digital-first world requires more than just scaling algorithms and optimising cloud data. It demands an unwavering commitment to sustainable growth. This April, our community explored what sustainability truly means: nurturing our human capital, giving back to our local ecosystems, and designing workplaces that respect the planet..

Growth is only meaningful if it is sustainable. We stepped away from our monitors to participate in wellness initiatives, circular-economy challenges, virtual learning, and high-energy community engagements. This month proved that by investing in our health, elevating diverse voices, and reusing our resources, we build a foundation for long-term excellence.

Nurturing Our Human Ecosystem: Leadership and Lifelong Wellness

Sustainable growth begins from within. This month, we prioritised internal sustainability by launching empowering forums and conducting comprehensive health evaluations across our regional hubs.

  • She Leads Virtual Forum: On April 7th, we connected across digital borders for She Leads, an interactive virtual challenge dedicated to female leadership and professional empowerment. The session focused on strategies for breaking barriers in technology, establishing strong mentorship networks, and creating a sustainable career trajectory in a fast-paced market.
  • Pan-India Annual Health Camp: True productivity relies on a healthy workforce. On April 11th, our Gurugram, Chennai, and Jaipur offices transformed into full-scale medical checkup centres. AGLites had access to extensive clinical screenings, including detailed eye tests, dental checkups, routine blood pressure and diabetes exams, thyroid screenings, liver function tests, kidney function tests, and bone density scans.
Honouring the Planet: Earth Day and Conscious Choices

On April 22nd, AGL celebrated Earth Day by proving that digital-first companies can leave a green physical footprint. Through creative upcycling and desktop nature initiatives, our teams demonstrated the power of the circular economy.

  • Fix It, Don’t Toss It Challenge: AGLites brought the concept of a circular life to work by upcycling discarded items into brilliant new office tools and art pieces. Old containers, worn electronics, and scrap paper were given a spectacular second life, proving that resourcefulness is the ultimate sustainable hack.
  • The Green Desk Challenge: Our workstations received an eco-friendly upgrade. This initiative encouraged teams to introduce air-purifying indoor plants, minimise single-use plastics, and optimise energy habits at their desks, bringing a touch of biodiversity into our digital workspaces.
The Power of Shared Knowledge: World Book Day

Knowledge is our most renewable resource. On April 23rd, we celebrated World Book Day with a wonderful blend of digital storytelling and grassroots philanthropy.

  • Virtual Storytelling: Bringing our teams across all offices together, the virtual storytelling session explored narratives of innovation, sustainability, and human resilience, celebrating the power of spoken word and classic literature.
  • Book Donation Drive: Our Gurugram team took the celebration onto the physical plane, setting up donation hubs to collect used literature, educational guides, and fiction. These pre-loved books are being distributed to local communities, ensuring that knowledge continues to circulate and inspire the next generation.
An On-Air High Note: Radio Mirchi and Live Music in Jaipur

To cap off a phenomenal month, our Jaipur office experienced a massive surge of local culture and rhythm on April 24th. We hosted an exclusive Radio Mirchi RJ Engagement followed by a thrilling Live Band Performance. The energy was absolute magic as the team took a well-deserved pause to connect, dance, and sing along. It was the perfect celebration of community harmony, proving that a sustainable work culture always leaves room for joy, art, and high-energy entertainment.

April has shown us that when we combine digital efficiency with a human touch, our growth becomes unstoppable. By safeguarding our health, nurturing our planet, recycling our resources, and celebrating our victories together, we ensure that AGL remains a resilient, conscious, and thriving workplace.

Sayantani Dutta Senior Vice President - Human Capital
Sayantani Dutta

April

Star Performer of April 2026 Amandeep Singh Jaryal Group Head – Account Management and Marketing Strategy
Star Performer of April 2026 Ankita Singh Sr. Executive - Social Operations
Star Performer of April 2026 Jayasai Nagarajan Engineer - Delivery – Technology
Star Performer of April 2026 Vishal Saini Engineer - Delivery – Technology
Star Performer of April 2026 Sharad Kumar Executive - E-commerce

Challenges that Shape Us

I observed significant gaps in digital knowledge and lead handling SOP adherence across several dealerships in one of the MSIL hyperlocal zones. To address this, I visited the East Zone for a week, covered the majority of dealerships, and conducted multiple training sessions focused on efficient lead handling and accurate lead categorization. Post-training, there has been a remarkable improvement in lead response time and overall handling efficiency.

Sanjam Singh Associate Director-Account
Management & Marketing
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Varun Seth Managing Partner – Business & Strategy

At AGL-Hakuhodo, Varun thrives in a culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous learning. The freedom to explore new ideas and challenge conventional thinking has played a key role in his professional journey. Over the years, constant learning and staying curious have helped him grow alongside the ever-evolving industry. He believes in leading with humility, listening more than speaking, and remaining open to learning at every stage. Click here to read more.

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SUSTAINABILITY WORD SEARCH

Find the hidden words in the grid below:

RECYCLE • REUSE • ENERGY • GREEN • WATER • EARTH • PLANT • PAPER

 

 

Words can appear horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Can you find all 8?

Headlines & Top News

Strategic Mandate Win: Punjab Education Department

We are proud to secure the mandate for the Punjab Education Department as the Creative, Branding, Event Management, and Outdoor Marketing Agency. This win reflects growing trust in our integrated communication and execution capabilities, while further strengthening our presence in the public sector space. Here’s to creating meaningful impact through strategic and creative excellence.

Strategic Mandate Win: Punjab Education Department
Landmark Mandate Win: Punjab Government Citizen Outreach & Community Engagement

We are proud to secure the Citizen Outreach, Mass Media, and Community Engagement mandate for the Punjab Government. This large-scale engagement will involve the deployment of more than 150 manpower, making it the biggest mandate won by AGL till date.

This achievement reflects growing trust in our integrated communication, outreach, and on-ground execution capabilities. Here’s to creating meaningful impact at scale and strengthening citizen engagement across the state.

Landmark Mandate Win: Punjab Government Citizen Outreach & Community Engagement

India Digital Awards!
AGL Contributes to Mondelez India's Silver Win

AGL is proud to have partnered with Mondelez India on an award-winning initiative that secured Silver at the Internal Global Marketing Excellence Awards under the Shopper Experience category.

As the Content and Creative Partner, AGL drove impactful on-platform execution throughout the festive season, helping create engaging shopper experiences that delivered meaningful results. Congratulations to the Mondelez India team and everyone involved in this achievement.

People Who Joined AGL in the Month of April

We will come across a lot of new faces when we are back. Here is a list that will help you get acquainted with their names as of now:

Ajay Prakash Manager - Search Engine Optimization
Akash Saini Senior Executive - Performance Marketing
Apurav Executive - Performance Marketing
Dev Naresh Senior Designer - Creative
Ishaan Bhardwaj Executive - Planning & Strategy
Mayank Singh Manager - Account Management & Marketing Strategy
Mukund Verma Engineer - Data Science
Prince Rao Senior Executive - Account Management & Marketing Strategy
Priyadharshini Senior Customer Support
Upendra Kumar Associate Manager - Search Engine Optimization

Brand
Kitkat
Communication
KitKat’s "Stolen Batch" campaign is a masterclass in crisis reframing, turning a logistical failure into a gamified brand narrative. By ditching defensive PR for transparency and "detective" storytelling, they transformed passive observers into active participants. This shift from damage control to interactive mystery successfully leveraged scarcity, proving that the best way to handle a setback is to invite your audience to help solve it.
Brand
Maggi India
Communication
For Maggi, this communication style helps keep the brand culturally relevant by shifting focus from the product to relatable consumer behavior. By using generational humor and internet language, Maggi creates content that feels social-first, encourages sharing, and reinforces its position as a brand enjoyed across generations.
Brand
Yahoo
Communication
Yahoo launched a playful campaign introducing a thumb ring designed to stop people from endlessly scrolling. The campaign went viral because it combined self-awareness with humor—criticizing digital addiction while using social media to spread the message. People shared it because it felt like both a joke and a real solution.

Industry Updates

Gemini is becoming more Agentic (It Can Do Tasks, Not Just Chat)

Google’s latest Gemini updates mark a shift from AI as a conversational assistant to a more proactive and action-oriented platform. Google is advancing toward an “agentic AI” model, enabling Gemini to perform multi-step tasks and complete workflows with minimal manual input. Key updates include Gemini Spark for proactive assistance across research and automation, Gemini 3.5 Flash for faster performance and stronger reasoning, and Canvas for creating documents, prototypes, and code in an interactive workspace. Google has also enhanced image generation with Imagen 4 and improved Deep Research capabilities for deeper analysis. Overall, Gemini is becoming more deeply integrated across Google’s ecosystem, reflecting a broader move toward AI-powered everyday experiences.

Instead of relying entirely on cloud infrastructure, AI processing is increasingly happening directly on devices such as smartphones, laptops, cameras, and wearables. Edge AI enables faster response times, improved privacy, reduced internet dependency, and more efficient real-time experiences.

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AI Is Reshaping Search & SEO (GEO Is the New SEO)

Search is undergoing a major shift with AI becoming deeply integrated into how users discover information. Traditional SEO is evolving into Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), where visibility inside AI-generated responses is becoming just as important as ranking on search results pages. For agencies, this means content strategies must focus more on authority, conversational intent, structured information, and creating content that directly answers user questions. SEO, content, and PR functions are becoming increasingly interconnected to maintain digital visibility.

Instead of relying entirely on cloud infrastructure, AI processing is increasingly happening directly on devices such as smartphones, laptops, cameras, and wearables. Edge AI enables faster response times, improved privacy, reduced internet dependency, and more efficient real-time experiences.

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Retail Media Is Becoming The Next Big Advertising Channel

Retail media is rapidly moving from experimentation to scale as brands increasingly advertise directly on commerce and quick-commerce platforms where purchase intent is already high. Platforms are monetising first-party shopper data and creating closed-loop measurement systems that connect ad exposure directly to sales. This is changing media planning and creating new opportunities beyond traditional search and social advertising.

Instead of relying entirely on cloud infrastructure, AI processing is increasingly happening directly on devices such as smartphones, laptops, cameras, and wearables. Edge AI enables faster response times, improved privacy, reduced internet dependency, and more efficient real-time experiences.

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First-Party Data Is Becoming A Strategic Asset

With privacy regulations and reduced dependence on third-party tracking, brands are investing more heavily in collecting and activating their own customer data. CRM systems, loyalty ecosystems, customer data platforms, and transaction-based insights are becoming central to marketing decisions. The ability to create personalised experiences while maintaining trust is emerging as a major competitive advantage.

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Edge AI Is Bringing Intelligence Closer To Devices

Instead of relying entirely on cloud infrastructure, AI processing is increasingly happening directly on devices such as smartphones, laptops, cameras, and wearables. Edge AI enables faster response times, improved privacy, reduced internet dependency, and more efficient real-time experiences.

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Beyond the Brief

Hemant Kumar Mehra
Hemant Kumar Mehra Senior Team Lead - Content & Ideation

 

AGL Storyboard

The storytelling session was really engaging and meaningful. It was great to hear everyone share their stories and experiences. Each story carried a unique perspective and gave me valuable learnings and insights. Thank you everyone for making the session so interactive and inspiring.”

Hemant Kumar Mehra Senior Team Lead - Content & Ideation
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Pavithra S K
Pavithra Selvamani Senior Manager - Social Strategy

 

‘She Leads’ - A Virtual Leadership Challenge

Participating in the “She Leads” Virtual Leadership Challenge by AGL was a meaningful experience, and I’m grateful to have emerged as the winner. I shared my perspective on leadership—building credibility, driving accountability, and staying consistent through challenges. My biggest takeaway: Leadership is not about being accepted instantly; it is about being consistent enough to become undeniable. Thank you to AGL for creating a space for authentic leadership conversations.

Pavithra Selvamani Senior Manager - Social Strategy
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Akshita Pareek
Akshita Pareek Account Manager

 

AGL Storytelling Session

Storytelling session was honestly a really refreshing experience. It was great to hear everyone talk about the books they’ve read and the perspectives they took away from them. It didn’t feel like a formal office activity, more like a meaningful catch-up where we got to know each other beyond work. Sharing our own reading experiences and listening to different stories made the session engaging. We should definitely have more such sessions in the office. In between busy schedules, it gave us a chance to pause, take out some time for ourselves, and connect over something thoughtful and inspiring.

Akshita Pareek Account Manager
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