Kanishk Kanakia
Senior Account Executive @JioHotstar
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Account Executive @JioHotstar
Mumbai, IN
Senior Account Executive | JioStar EntertainmentJanuary 2025 – PresentFollowing the merger of Disney Star and Viacom18, I am now part of the newly formed JioStar Entertainment, managing government accounts across a diverse media portfolio. My key clients include MTDC (Maharashtra Tourism), Kerala Tourism, IOCL, Gujarat Tourism, and Canara Bank.My responsibilities span across all JioStar TV channels and JioHotstar Entertainment, the unified digital platform. JioHotstar has emerged as one of India\'s largest OTT platforms. With its massive reach, strong content ecosystem, and high engagement, it plays a pivotal role in every advertiser’s digital strategy.In addition to television ad sales, I have gained hands-on experience in digital media planning, digital sales, and performance marketing—enabling me to deliver integrated solutions across TV and digital.This role has broadened my expertise in cross-platform media strategy and public sector marketing.Disney Star (Star Jalsha)July 2024 – January 2025As part of Disney Star’s regional cluster, I worked exclusively on Star Jalsha—the No.1 Bengali general entertainment channel in West Bengal. Star Jalsha is known for its compelling storytelling, strong emotional connect, and a loyal viewer base across the region.In this role, I was responsible for managing and executing strategic media solutions for key clients including Skoda Auto, Bajaj Consumer, Axis Bank, Axis Mutual Fund, Bank of Baroda, SBI, Hawkins Cookers, Torrent Pharma, Cipla, and HDFC Life.This experience helped me build a strong foundation in regional media sales, client servicing, and strategic planning within the Bengali television ecosystem.
EDUCATION
Mithibai College of Arts Chauhan Institute of Science and A.J. College of Commerce and Economics
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
Thakur Global Business School
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Chatrabhuj Narsee Memorial School
Indian Certificate Of Secondary Education
Mithibai College of Arts Chauhan Institute of Science and A.J. College of Commerce and Economics
Higher Secondary Certificate
ABOUT KANISHK KANAKIA
Results-driven sales and business development professional with hands-on experience…
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