Dentsu Webchutney’s founder Sidharth Rao dies | Advertising

Sidharth Rao, a revered member of Indian promoting, who contributed to a surge of the digital trade in India, handed away on 21 April.

Rao co-founded digital company Webchutney in 1999, which was acquired by Dentsu in 2013. Dentsu Webchutney went on to win the artistic company of the 12 months at Cannes Lions 2022.

He partnered with Madhu Sudan to launch a mar-tech enterprise referred to as Punt Companions final 12 months, having left Dentsu in 2021.

A press release issued by Punt Companions stated, “It’s with deep disappointment that we announce the passing of our pal and founder, Sidharth Rao. He suffered a deadly cardiac arrest on the 21 April at his residence in Karjat. Sid’s sudden demise has left us all in shock, and we request everybody’s time to grieve the lack of our beloved pal, son, brother, husband and colleague. Sid’s household is very grateful for all of the condolences and messages of help throughout this time.”