Episode Number: 250

Breaking Patriarchy in Indian Advertising with Rashi Ray | Ep 250

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About This Podcast

In this episode, we speak with Rashi Ray, Director at Response India and co-founder of the fearless Zero Budget Agency. One of the youngest women leaders in Indian advertising, Rashi has carved her own path in a male-dominated industry, bringing bold ideas, Bengali storytelling, and a fresh perspective to brand building.

Why This Episode Matters:
The world of advertising is changing fast, from traditional campaigns to digital-first strategies, from AI-driven tools to human creativity, and from lip service on diversity to real inclusion. Rashi Ray unpacks what it means to lead as a woman in the ad world, why most brands still don’t understand Gen Z consumers, and how creative leaders can pioneer the future of storytelling.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why Gen Z will dominate future consumer spending and what brands are missing
  • The role of AI in advertising
  • Balancing traditional vs. digital advertising
  • Insights on diversity and inclusion in the Indian ad industry
  • Lessons from building the bold Zero Budget Agency
  • The future of advertising in India

Episode Timeline

  • : Introduction
  • : Meet Rashi Rae | Youngest woman leader at Response India & co-founder of Zero Budget Agency
  • : Carving a Legacy | From family business to building her own path
  • : Kolkata Roots | How being Bengali shaped her creative lens
  • : Zero Budget Agency | What the bold name really means in a high-spend world
  • : Wins & Failures | Lessons from campaigns that didn’t land
  • : The Gen Z Challenge | Why most brands don’t understand young consumers
  • : AI in Creativity | Using AI as a tool, not a replacement
  • : Diversity & Inclusion | Is Indian advertising truly inclusive?
  • : Beyond Agencies | Talks, visibility, and future legacy as a woman leader
  • : Closing Reflections | Culture, courage, and clarity in leadership
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    Rashi Ray
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