Kirtan Mankad
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Tuhin Menon
Kirtan worked with me for over two years at Culture Machine. He proved himself to be an invaluable asset throughout- growing our YouTube business into the largest in South Asia, and subsequently building up our distribution, tech and originals businesses into formidable shape. He is a best in class business development resource- equally adept at big picture thinking and aggressive on ground implementation. Kirtan is also an extremely collaborative individual, fostering great relationships with the teams he works with, as well as external stakeholders. I would recommend him at the drop of a hat for any leadership role, particularly with a focus on business development.
Vanessa Loyola
Kritan, is a young & extreemly talented copy writer bursting with rare and amazing ideas. A team player, ever ready to help out any member, be it in his field or not. Ready to learn new things that come his way. Has a bright future!!! All the best Kritan.
Tuhin Menon
Kirtan worked with me for over two years at Culture Machine. He proved himself to be an invaluable asset throughout- growing our YouTube business into the largest in South Asia, and subsequently building up our distribution, tech and originals businesses into formidable shape. He is a best in class business development resource- equally adept at big picture thinking and aggressive on ground implementation. Kirtan is also an extremely collaborative individual, fostering great relationships with the teams he works with, as well as external stakeholders. I would recommend him at the drop of a hat for any leadership role, particularly with a focus on business development.
Vanessa Loyola
Kritan, is a young & extreemly talented copy writer bursting with rare and amazing ideas. A team player, ever ready to help out any member, be it in his field or not. Ready to learn new things that come his way. Has a bright future!!! All the best Kritan.
Tuhin Menon
Kirtan worked with me for over two years at Culture Machine. He proved himself to be an invaluable asset throughout- growing our YouTube business into the largest in South Asia, and subsequently building up our distribution, tech and originals businesses into formidable shape. He is a best in class business development resource- equally adept at big picture thinking and aggressive on ground implementation. Kirtan is also an extremely collaborative individual, fostering great relationships with the teams he works with, as well as external stakeholders. I would recommend him at the drop of a hat for any leadership role, particularly with a focus on business development.
Vanessa Loyola
Kritan, is a young & extreemly talented copy writer bursting with rare and amazing ideas. A team player, ever ready to help out any member, be it in his field or not. Ready to learn new things that come his way. Has a bright future!!! All the best Kritan.
Tuhin Menon
Kirtan worked with me for over two years at Culture Machine. He proved himself to be an invaluable asset throughout- growing our YouTube business into the largest in South Asia, and subsequently building up our distribution, tech and originals businesses into formidable shape. He is a best in class business development resource- equally adept at big picture thinking and aggressive on ground implementation. Kirtan is also an extremely collaborative individual, fostering great relationships with the teams he works with, as well as external stakeholders. I would recommend him at the drop of a hat for any leadership role, particularly with a focus on business development.
Vanessa Loyola
Kritan, is a young & extreemly talented copy writer bursting with rare and amazing ideas. A team player, ever ready to help out any member, be it in his field or not. Ready to learn new things that come his way. Has a bright future!!! All the best Kritan.
Credentials
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YouTube Certification in Audience Growth
YouTubeJun, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Blackcoffee.media
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India
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & CEO
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Jul 2020 - Present
Building Blackcoffee Media to help businesses leverage the power of digital advertising to achieve exponential business growth Building Blackcoffee Media to help businesses leverage the power of digital advertising to achieve exponential business growth
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Co-Founder
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Mar 2020 - Present
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Girl Effect
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Global Creative Network and Special Projects lead
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2021
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UCWeb Inc.
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China
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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Video Alliance & Strategic Partnerships
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2018
As a digital video native, one of my primary task is to help Alibaba launch their upcoming video platform, given my extensive understanding of the Indian content landscape, and to chart out a strategic road-map for the Indian market, including key content partnerships (National as well as Regional). • Content Acquisition: Identifying and acquiring content that resonates best with the audience available on the platform, as well as attracting new audience. UC has 100 million + MAU’s in India, majority of them in Northern India. We are now entering new territories • Content Strategy: Leading the content strategy to ensure successful entry into new markets (TTMK), and performing as a front-line resource, responsible for the content expansion of UC’s video platform. Responsible to undertake the KPI for user development of video products in the local markets, as well as ensure/upgrade content quality • Content and Product planning: Analyze the local video market, its conditions and trends, and participate in the development of UC video products. Assist with content and product planning and strategy • Content Programing: To program/curate content according to user preference. Work closely with the content Ops team to ensure successful execution of the content calendar, and to ensure uniqueness of the product • Business Development: Identify value partners, and execute negotiations, landing and keeping track of collaborative projects, and maintain good customer relationships
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Rainshine Global Inc.
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Manager Business Development | Content Acquisition & Distribution | Partnerships
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2017
• Content Acquisition: Identifying platform agnostic content, and acquiring (International and domestic) content, for distribution on YouTube, and other digital Video platforms • Content Strategy & Planning: Leading YouTube channel strategy for our Content Partners, and Performing as a front-line resource for their YouTube and digital video business • Content Programing Across Digital Platforms: To program content across digital, video & OTT platforms, based on data and usage patterns, to maximize revenues • Studio and Label Relationship and Partnership: Proactive & first class relationship management with our most valued professional partners • Brands: Liaison with Brand Sales team to integrate branding opportunities (and new revenue streams) into existing content pieces. Deal Modeling and content based Projections for client on-boarding • Branded Content Management across Digital Platforms: Lead operations and execution of various distribution deals across digital video and DTH • Manage & track upcoming digital video trends and platform policies • 100% Retention of Partner Channels in the Culture Machine Network
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Hungama
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India
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Entertainment Providers
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400 - 500 Employee
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Manager, Content
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
Responsible for all non-music content alliances and acquisition Syndication of content Strategic content tie-ups Movie Acquisition for hungama.com movie portal Responsible for all non-music content alliances and acquisition Syndication of content Strategic content tie-ups Movie Acquisition for hungama.com movie portal
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The Walt Disney Company
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Mumbai Area, India
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Asst Manager Product and International Marketing
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Responsible for Monetizing the UTV Motion Pictures' YouTube Channel for Non-Movie Content Digital Marketing of UMP films Digital syndication of UMP movies Interactive YouTube Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njFHo9wunBs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06sfQxs8nBw Responsible for Monetizing the UTV Motion Pictures' YouTube Channel for Non-Movie Content Digital Marketing of UMP films Digital syndication of UMP movies Interactive YouTube Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njFHo9wunBs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06sfQxs8nBw
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Content Manager/Head Digital
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Jun 2009 - Mar 2011
Driving online and mobile business Monetizing via YouTube Content syndication Digital marketing and sales Content & product management Driving online and mobile business Monetizing via YouTube Content syndication Digital marketing and sales Content & product management
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Copywriter
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Feb 2008 - Jun 2009
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Education
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National Institute of Event Management - India
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2008 - 2009
NationalInstitute Of Event Management
DEM, Events -
2008 - 2010
Mumbai University, Institute of Distant Education
B.A, English -
1992 - 2004
2004 from Navrachana Higher Secondary School
A.I.S.S.C.E, Science)(CBSE) -
Correspondence
Bachelors; cont, Arts (English)
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