{"id":5689,"date":"2025-09-14T01:14:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T19:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5689"},"modified":"2025-09-14T01:14:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T19:44:01","slug":"sony-pictures-networks-india-appoints-seasoned-journalist-gaurav-laghate-to-lead-communications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=5689","title":{"rendered":"Sony Pictures Networks India Appoints Seasoned Journalist Gaurav Laghate to Lead Communications"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dad65929\">\n<div class=\"_4f9bf79 d7dc56a8 _43c05b5\">\n<div class=\"ds-message _656c965\">\n<div class=\"ds-markdown\">\n<h2 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Sony Pictures Networks India Appoints Seasoned Journalist Gaurav Laghate to Lead Communications<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>BENGALURU<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In a strategic move to bolster its corporate narrative, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has named Gaurav Laghate as its new Head of Public Relations and Corporate Communications. Effective September 2025, Laghate will be tasked with steering the company\u2019s communications strategy, with a direct reporting line to MD &amp; CEO Gaurav Banerjee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Laghate joins SPNI from leading business daily Mint, where he served as Senior Editor and Head of the Consumer Bureau. His 17-year career in journalism is marked by extensive coverage of the media and entertainment sector, including linear and OTT platforms, regulatory affairs, and the advertising industry. His deep industry knowledge and established credibility are expected to be central to shaping SPNI\u2019s reputation and engaging stakeholders in a highly competitive and evolving market.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5690\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5690\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5690\" src=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gaurav-Laghate-Sony-235x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gaurav-Laghate-Sony-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gaurav-Laghate-Sony-801x1024.jpg 801w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gaurav-Laghate-Sony-768x982.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gaurav-Laghate-Sony.jpg 1111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gaurav Laghate Sony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\u201cGaurav\u2019s deep domain knowledge and strategic perspective make him a valuable addition to our leadership team,\u201d said Gaurav Banerjee, Managing Director &amp; CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India. \u201cHis transition from a journalist to a communications leader will bring a unique perspective on how we shape our narrative and engage with multiple stakeholders. We are excited to have him onboard as we aim to strengthen our position as a leading content powerhouse.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">The appointment signals SPNI&#8217;s intensified focus on authentic storytelling and building stakeholder trust as the company navigates its next phase of growth. Laghate is recognized for his analytical accuracy and has built a strong network across the media ecosystem throughout his career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Media Updates: <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>+91-93531 21474<\/strong><\/span> [WhatsApp] |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:indianowme@gmail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">indianowme@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">In his new role, Laghate will be responsible for overseeing all corporate communications and public relations initiatives. 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