MUMBAI: Shruti Bhargava has officially commenced her new role as the national head of branded content and associations at Republic Media Network. In her announcement on LinkedIn, she expressed her gratitude, stating, “Thank you Hersh Bhandari for your unwavering support and for the opportunities to help me grow in the professional journey.”

With over 15 years of extensive experience in the media industry, Shruti Bhargava's career reflects remarkable growth and versatility.

She has held significant leadership roles, including general manager - north at Republic World since January 2024, overseeing operations and advertising revenue across platforms. Prior to this, she served as regional head - north & east India at Goldmines Telefilms, managing advertising revenue for diverse television channels. Between April and December 2022, she was general manager at Republic World, spearheading branded content initiatives and campaigns.

Earlier, as deputy general manager at Republic Media Network Sales, she led the North India business for Republic TV from June 2021 to March 2022.

Bhargava's career also includes senior manager positions at TV Today and HT Media Ltd, where she managed advertising sales and marketing strategies across radio, television, digital, and print media, cementing her reputation as a well-rounded leader in the industry.

Bhargava’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Technology in computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and a master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, she has participated in significant initiatives such as the International Antarctic Expedition as a Climate Force Ambassador.

As Bhargava steps into this new chapter at Republic Media Network, her vision is set on strengthening brand partnerships and creating impactful content that resonates with audiences across the nation.