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Gaurav Laghate

Head – Corporate Brand, PR & Corporate Communications at Sony Pictures Networks India

Corporate CommunicationsPublic RelationsCorporate BrandingJournalismNewsroom ManagementMedia and Entertainment Industry

About

I'm Gaurav Laghate, currently serving as the Head of Corporate Brand, PR, and Corporate Communications at Sony Pictures Networks India. My career has been defined by a deep immersion in the media and entertainment landscape, transitioning from a long-standing career in journalism—including senior editorial roles at Mint and The Economic Times—to my current focus on corporate reputation and brand strategy. I am passionate about the intersection of media business, consumer trends, and effective corporate communication. I bring a wealth of experience in newsroom management and industry reporting to my current role, where I focus on shaping the corporate narrative for one of India's leading networks. I am always interested in connecting with fellow professionals in the media and communications space to discuss industry shifts and explore mutual opportunities.

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What I can offer

  • Expertise in media and entertainment industry dynamics
  • Corporate communications and PR strategy
  • Insights into consumer reporting and editorial leadership

Looking for

  • expanding my professional network
  • exploring mutual opportunities in media and corporate communications

Best fit for

Media professionalsCorporate communications leadersJournalistsEntertainment industry stakeholders

Current Interests

Media and entertainment industryCorporate strategyConsumer trendsCorporate reputation management

Background

Career

Transitioned from journalism roles at Business Standard, TelevisionPost.com, The Economic Times, and Mint to corporate communications leadership at Sony Pictures Networks India.

Education

BJMC in Journalism and Mass Communication from Rai University International (2007); BA in Political Science, Social Science, and Hindi Literature from Jiwaji University (2009).