Karthikeyan Ganapathy

Associate Director – Ad Sales (West & South) | Government, PSUs, International Ad Sales | Transforming Niche Markets into High-Value Business

Role
Associate Director - Ad Sales - West & South at Warner Bros. Discovery
Location
Mumbai, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Karthikeyan Ganapathy

I am passionate about unlocking new revenue opportunities in niche and underpenetrated markets—whether in kids\' entertainment, infotainment, sports or government advertising. With 20+ years in media and advertising, I have consistently transformed challenging market segments into profitable business verticals by driving strategic brand collaborations, high-value sponsorships and data-driven sales initiatives.From establishing Pogo as a leader in kids\' entertainment to positioning Eurosport as a premium motorsports advertising platform in a cricket-dominated market, I have successfully redefined advertising in niche segments. My expertise spans content monetization, international ad sales and large-scale government campaigns, helping brands expand their market presence and achieve long-term growth.Beyond traditional ad sales, I am deeply passionate about digital transformation, brand storytelling and marketing innovation. My expertise continues to evolve as I pursue advanced learning, having completed the Strategic Management program at IIM Ahmedabad and a certification in Digital Marketing from MICA. What drives me is the challenge of turning untapped markets into high-growth opportunities through strategic vision, creative execution and market-driven solutions.

Experience

  1. Associate Director - Ad Sales - West & South

    Warner Bros. Discovery

    Apr 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

  • Ponnaiyah Ramajayam College

    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

    2001

  • Velammal College Of Management And Computer Studies

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

    2003

  • Atomic Energy Central School, Rajasthan

    Higher Secondar

    1998

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