Piyush Pandey shares insights on storytelling in 'The Barbershop with Shantanu'

Delhi: In the latest episode of "The Barbershop with Shantanu," the podcast host, Shantanu Deshpande welcomed Piyush Pandey. 

The exclusive conversation between the two covered a range of topics, including Pandey’s personal and professional life experiences, how he learned advertising, the ad campaigns, and his optimistic outlook on the advertising industry. During the podcast, Pandey shared anecdotes and lessons from his life. He also emphasised on his journey to becoming the Ad man of India and the evolution of advertising. 

From the ads for Dairy Milk, Vodafone, Fewikwik to iconic taglines such as “Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai," Piyush takes everyone on a journey through his career, offering insights into the art of storytelling and brand building. 

In his closing remarks, Pandey emphassed the value of learning from the younger generation. Reflecting on his experience playing in the Kanga League in Bombay during the monsoon, where he once faced Sunil Gavaskar, Pandey recallef a poignant saying: ‘Don't think too much about the wicket, otherwise you will be half out before you start batting’.' Addressing the youth directly, he encouragd them with a simple yet powerful message, 'If you have the urge to bat, don't hesitate. Take your stance and swing without fear.'