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  • Joy Das joins FCBUlka Interactive as Media Director

    Joy Das joins FCBUlka Interactive as Media Director

    MUMBAI: FCBUlka Interactive recently appointed Joy Das as Media Director – Digital. With the rapid growth that the FCBUlka Interactive arm has been clocking, it was only imperative to make a hire at this level to handle some of its key accounts.

     

    Joy has tremendous experience in the digital space with over 10 years of focused digital media specialization. Being a well-entrenched digital expert, Joy boasts of an enviable twitter following of over 17,000 tweeters and a unique and inspiring blogger network. He also brings with him deep knowledge of Digital Media Mix Modelling Tools which ensure high efficiency and measurable response.

     

    Prior to his stint at FCBUlka Interactive, Joy has worked on a gamut of brands like eBay, ITC, Tata Docomo, MTV,among many others.

     

    FCBUlka Interactive has a long and impressive client list and works with Amul, TCS, Tata Chemicals, Abbott Healthcare, Wipro, ITC, Bausch & Lomb, Nerolac, ICICI Bank, World Vision, FabIndia,  Tata Housing to name a few. Joy will provide leadership to the digital media duties of several of these accounts and will lead a team of over 10 digital media planning and buying professionals.

     

    Joy, commenting on his appointment said “FCBUlka Interactive has some great accounts and has been doing robust work. In fact, a lot of their campaigns have been awarded at the Indian Digital Media Awards, DMAi 2013 etc. I am delighted to join the digital arm of one of the most respected advertising agency groups in the country. I look forward to contributing to this spree of account and award wins.”

     

    Last year, FCBUlka Interactive had made a senior level hire with the recruitment of SudarshanSudevan aka Sudi as Creative Head -Digital. Sudi had an interesting career start as a cartoonist before venturing into the digital space and going on to become a digital specialist.

     

    Commenting on Joy Das’ appointment,Satish Ramachandran, Senior Vice President, FCBUlka Interactive, said, “We are growing at a scorching pace and digital is well poised to become a key medium for many of our Group’s clients. Our Interactive team’s strength is now over 50 members. We have been consistently investing in talent and technology to ensure we are ahead of the curve. Joy’s experience will be of immense value for us to maintain our growth rate”

  • Hakuhodo Percept gets Bhaskar Ghosh on board as National Client Services Director

    Hakuhodo Percept gets Bhaskar Ghosh on board as National Client Services Director

    MUMBAI: Bhaskar Ghosh joins the senior leadership team at the Delhi headquartered Hakuhodo Percept, as National Client Services Director.  The former Branch Head of Rediffusion- Delhi, brings with him a wealth of experience gained over 20 years, creating new conversations for brands such as Domino’s Pizza, Coca Cola, Spice Jet, Nokia, Dabur and Sony, to name a few.

     

    He takes on a national role, with key focus areas being to strengthen Hakuhodo Percept’s client relationships, put in place best practises in account management, and create opportunities for new businesses and growth across branches in India.

     

    Speaking about this development, Elvis Sequeira – Executive Director, Hakuhodo Percept said: “ It’s been a long, long courtship, and am happy that we’ve got Bhaskar on the team. We’ve been slowly re-engineering ourselves over the last couple of years, getting fabulous talent on board to head Planning and Creative, so really this was the final missing piece in our plan. Bhaskar is a wonderful mentor for young talent and an inspirational leader who loves to roll up his sleeves and get things done. I believe that clients, brands and people have a lot to gain from Bhaskar’s talent, involvement and style of functioning.”

     

    Bhaskar Ghosh’s previous stints have been with Contract, Grey, Bates, Leo Burnett and TBWA. He is a Commerce Honours Graduate from Delhi University and has an MBA from the University of Bedfordshire, UK.

  • TBWAIndia Group appoints Vinnet Bajpai as CEO

    TBWAIndia Group appoints Vinnet Bajpai as CEO

    MUMBAi: TBWA today announced major management changes to its group of agencies across India. Vineet Bajpai, currently Chief Executive Officer of MagnonTBWA, one of India’s largest and most comprehensive digital agencies, will assume the role of CEO for the entire TBWAIndia Group with immediate effect.

     

    Meanwhile, Shiv Sethuraman, erstwhile CEO of TBWAIndia Group, has decided to move on from the company, triggering the changes. Sethuraman joined TBWA in 2008 as CEO, moving from Ogilvy Paris, where he was MD since 2005.

     

    Bajpai’s new responsibilities will encompass TBWAIndia, MagnonTBWA, Magnon E-Graphics, a digital outsourcing agency that serves clients across five continents, as well as The Integer Group, the network’s retail and shopper marketing arm, across the Indian continent.

     

    At the same time, TBWAIndia Group has established a new management board, which reflects the roles that key individuals have played in the agency’s growth over the past year. Nirmalya Sen is appointed President of Advertising for the TBWAIndia Group; Parixit Bhattacharya’s role as Chief Creative Officer will encompass the total creative product for the group, including MagnonTBWA; Nitin Naresh is appointed Managing Director of the domestic digital agency, MagnonTBWA; Vivek Merani is appointed Managing Director of Magnon E-Graphics; Ketan Desai is appointed Managing Director of The Integer Group India; and Manosh Mukherjee as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

     

    In order to more closely align the India Group with TBWAWorldwide, Philip Brett, TBWA’s President of South and Southeast Asia, is named Chairman of TBWAIndia Group.

     

    “We are now very focused on driving our integrated offering in India forward and accelerating its growth,” said Keith Smith, President – International of TBWAWorldwide. “We’re delighted that Vineet will be leading this offering. Over the past year, since we acquired the Magnon Group, MagnonTBWA has become a global digital offering, delivering world-class, innovative solutions for our clients.”

     

    Smith noted that the management restructuring in India is very much in line with TBWA’s structures in major markets around the world, where the leadership team’s responsibilities cover a range of different communication disciplines.

     

    Bajpai founded and led Magnon for 14 years before and after its acquisition by TBWA at the end of 2012 and has spent the last 15 months working closely with the network’s agencies in Mumbai, Delhi, Los Angeles, New York, Singapore and Dubai.

     

    Bajpai said, “I am very proud to be taking on this additional responsibility for the TBWA Group in India. My focus will be on providing the structure to help the group deliver the best, integrated offering of any agency group in India. We are extremely lucky to have such a skilled, professional and successful team in place, along with global network support, to make this happen.”

  • Haresh Nayak takes charge as regional head, Posterscope

    Haresh Nayak takes charge as regional head, Posterscope

    MUMBAI: Haresh Nayak has been appointed as the regional director for out-of-home (OOH) specialist Posterscope in Asia Pacisic by Dentsu Aegis Network.

     

    Nayak will report to global CEO Annie Rickard and Ashish Bhasin, who will take on the role of chairman of Posterscope and PSLive Asia Pacific, along with his other responsibilities as chairman and CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network south Asia.

     

    As managing director of Posterscope India, Nayak built it from a start-up to a market leading player in just six years, and a significant profit contributor to the Group’s Indian business. He will continue with his responsibilities in India, but will work across the region to ensure Posterscope has a consistent proposition with market leading products and a maximised trading position.

     

    On his new role, Posterscope Asia Pacific regional director Nayak said, “I am extremely delighted to take on this role. Posterscope in the region has a strong presence and I am looking forward to building on this and offering clients specialized and differentiated out-of-home offerings.”

     

    Dentsu Aegis Network Asia Pacific CEO Nick Waters said, “Haresh has a proven track record of success in his home market of India. He’ll now work to drive growth and continue innovating out-of-home for our clients across the region and I look forward to seeing how the business develops under his management.”

     

    “Posterscope is a real driver for the business in India and the appointment of Haresh to the role of Regional Director is a really positive step for the brand. Working closely with Haresh, we aim to really maximise our specialist advice and products to give great value to our clients,” added Posterscope and PSLive Asia Pacific chairman and Dentsu Aegis Network South Asia chairman & CEO, Ashish Bhasin.

     

    Nayak has spent over 15 years in the OOH and media industry and has broad experience in OOH, retail, research and management. He started his career at Prime Outdoors (a division of Primetime-IP Media Services). Prior to joining Posterscope India, he held the position of Business Director and National Buying Head at Aaren Initiative. Under his leadership, Posterscope Group launched Posterscope India in 2008.

  • Rana Barua promoted as the CEO of Contract Advertising

    Rana Barua promoted as the CEO of Contract Advertising

    Mumbai: Rana Barua has been elevated as the CEO of Contract India.

     

    Rana who is currently travelling will take charge with immediate effect.

     

    His elevation as the CEO is in recognition of the stability and growth that Contract has had in the last one year.  He has been able to successfully build a team of some of the finest talent in the industry, along with winning several new businesses for the agency and enhancing existing client relations.

     

    Announcing the development, JWT South Asia CEO Colvyn Harris said, “In Rana, we have a leader who has very ably carried the mantle of leading Contract to a renewed position of power that has made the agency a destination of choice for brands and talent.”

     

    Over the last twelve months, Rana has driven Contract’s diversification across mainstream, digital, design and other platforms of engagement marketing to ensure the best value proposition for clients.

  • Vivaki’s Mona Jain joins Zee Entertainment

    Vivaki’s Mona Jain joins Zee Entertainment

    MUMBAI: In December last year, Vivaki Exchange Mona Jain had put in her papers. The move came in after Lodestar UM and Cheil won the Samsung account from Starcom MediaVest Group.

     

    Jain, who has more than two decades of experience in marketing communications, was tight-lipped about her next move. Her joining Zee comes as a pleasant surprise to many.

     

    In-line with its plans to strengthen the senior sales team, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (Zeel) today announced the appointment of Jain as EVP-cluster head and Rahul Sharma as sr. VP-national sales head.

     

    Speaking on both the appointments, Zeel chief sales officer Ashish Sehgal said, “We are extremely happy to have two media stalwarts join us from the industry. Mona brings with her an immense experience and understanding of the industry. She has been instrumental in key media launches and her knowledge will be really valuable in reinforcing our relationship with agencies & clients. Mona will play a key role in developing brand solutions, setting up a business model for geo-targeting & agency relationship management. She will also head the North region leading the Business Development team, new initiatives and niche channels.”

     

    “Rahul comes with a digital background, which will add a new dimension in selling traditional media. His proven skills in establishing start-up operations and successful launch of channel brands will play an integral role in helping the Company achieve its business objectives”; Sehgal further added.

     

    Commenting on her joining, Jain stated, “I am extremely pleased to be stepping into this position. ZEE looks poised for huge growth and it will be very exciting to be a part of this journey.”

     

    With over 20 years of experience in media and FMCG, Sharma said, “I have been a part of Television and it’s home coming to me. I am excited to join ZEE and be a part of the biggest Television Network.”

     

    Both the appointments are with effect from 5th March, 2014.

  • GSEAMS signs sports icon Sangram Singh as its exclusive talent

    GSEAMS signs sports icon Sangram Singh as its exclusive talent

    MUMBAI: GSEAMS (Global Sports Entertainment And Media Solutions) – which in less than a year’s time – after successfully establishing the intellectual property division and movie marketing division has forayed into its third division “GSEAMS – Talent Management”  which has signed on its first talent sports star, actor, youth icon and Bigg Boss finalist Sangram Singh.

     

    Speaking on this new found association Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartik Nishandar say: “We are very happy to have Sangram Singh on board with us. He epitomises the youth of the country as well as his connect with the common man is tremendous. Our core focus in the coming few months would be on youth and fitness brands which can have a good connect with their target audience by associating with Sangram Singh. Sangram has been one of the only few candidates who has come out with such a clean image even from a show like Bigg Boss. Sangram also has no vices and he believes in high moral values and a no supplement fitness regime. He believes that through the power of the mind one can achieve anything. We are in talks with multiple television channels, production houses for roles best suited for him. We also would soon be launching a range of sports apparel and accessories under Sangrams own label and are in talks with prospective partners for the same.”

     

    Commenting on the association Sangram Singh says: “I have known Arjun and Kartik from a long time and have seen the work both of them have put in building the Big Live division they set up at Reliance Broadcast and also the way GSEAMS has been doing in the past one year. I am very excited with the plan that they have in store for me and look forward to working with them.”

     

    After having a successful stint with Reliance Broadcast Network Arjun Singgh Baran & Kartik Nishandar started GSEAMS 10 months back. Since the inception of the company there has been no looking back for the media duo wherein under the media solutions division the team has been involved in marketing more than eight movies with banners such as Viacom, Eros and others, providing media solutions to clients like Reliance Infra and creating television content be it their own IP such as the IMA Marathi Music Awards on Star Pravah or producing shows for other channels and clients.

     

    Clear domain understanding and a passion for media marketing through new age channels and mediums are the reasons why Arjun and Kartik chose to foray into the above divisions and now the talent management wing.

  • 14 years of Indiantelevision: What industry has to say

    14 years of Indiantelevision: What industry has to say

    MUMBAI: This day fourteen years ago, the idea of Indiantelevision.com was born. It became the one-stop information resource for the blossoming television industry and also for its surrounding ecosystem.

    Indiantelevision.com has witnessed the evolution of the television entertainment business in India and it growing into a Rs 17,000 crore industry today.

    Indiantelevison.com chronicled the rise of Rupert Murdoch’s Star in 2000 with the grand success of Amitabh Bachchan-hosted ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ and the emergence of dominance of Ekta Kapoor shows in 2003, to the game-changing events of 2013 – digitisation in the top 42 cities, 12-minute per hour cap on advertisements, and the setting up of Broadcast Audience Research Council, a joint initiative of all the stakeholders for their own television ratings service.

    Before we entered our fourteenth year, the Indiantelevision.com website was re-launched, giving it a new look to be in tune with the prevailing times.

    Innovation has been the only constant at Indiantelevision.com and it will continue to be.

    On our 14th anniversary, this is what the industry leaders have to say about the journey of Indiantelevision.com so far…

    Life OK, general manager, Ajit Thakur 

    It has been an incredible 14 years for the television industry. Indiantelevision.com is a great place for people like us to stay up-to-date on what is happening. A few things that come to my mind when it comes to Indiantelevision.com are that it is driven by Mr. Anil Wanvari who is one of the most influential and knowledgeable people in the industry on television. Also, the website stays abreast with any news in the industry and you can rely on Indiantelevision.com to report it. Most importantly, the journalists are very insightful and they know what is happening 24*7. 

    Everest Brand Solutions, president, Dhunji S Wadia

    Indiantelevision.com is the most comprehensive and speedy information site, especially the MAM section which is most relevant for our industry.  No other site covers the all aspects in this detail.

     

    Hathway Cable & Datacom, chief executive officer, Jagdish Kumar

    Indian Television Dot Com is an integral part of the television growth story in India. The first thing that every professional in this sector does is log on to the Indiantelevision.com’s website to get the update on what is happening in the industry. I wish that the website continues with the good work.

    Indian Film and Television Producers Council, co-chairman JD Majethia

    Indiantelevision.com is a pioneer. I wish great success to the entire team. It’s a good source, where people can get day-to-day updates and we are incomplete without Indiantelevision.com. The team working there is doing a fabulous job.

    NBA president and NDTV executive vice chairperson K V L Narayan Rao

    Indiantelevision.com is a very good site. It has grown at the same pace as the industry has. It has done a great service to keep the industry updated and has been a reasonably important voice from the point of view of influencing people.

    BARC, chief executive officer, Partho Dasgupta

    Congratulations to Anil and the whole team for this landmark achievement. I enjoy the level of detail that goes into every story. There is aggression in the team to get the stories. The website has been really helpful for the entire ecosystem.

    Provocateur Advisory, principal, Paritosh Joshi

    For a lot of communications industry professionals, Indiantelevision.com has been a daily port of call for as long they can remember. Whether it is staying abreast with the latest news particularly that which impinges on the sector or understanding the views of well-regarded opinion leaders, the site provides a quick digest of critical information. Novices to the industry find an endless mine of learning while thoroughbreds too take away fresh inspiration. Indiantelevision.com has led innovation in trade journalism focused on the communications industry and spawned several copycats too. But then imitation is flattery so that can’t be bad!

    Dish TV, CEO, R C Venkateish

    Indiantelevision was the first such portal that gave information on major industry developments. Over the years it has evolved to be a definite destination for people who want to keep up with all the goings on in the industry and also a valuable source of information and opinion on a lot of things. It is fast off the block in terms of being able to provide latest and quick developments. Wish you all the best for years to come.

    Colors, CEO, Raj Nayak

    Indiantelevision.com started in front of me. I remember the days when Anil used to report and write the copies himself. He has come a long way from where he started. It is a story to be told.

    IBF, secretary general, Shailesh Shah

    I have dealt with Anil Wanvari and five other journalists working at indiantelevision.com.  Their enthusiasm and energy are invigorating.  Their youthful brazenness gives the team the right to call themselves a “free-speech-user” of the fourth estate.  I think the time has come to become a mature participant in the industry, showing responsibility without losing the enthusiasm, energy and youthful brazenness.

    Madison World, chairman and MD, Sam Balsara

    Over the years Indiantelevision.com has played a very useful role in the lives of advertising and marketing community. I wish the team all the very best for the next 140 years!

    DEN Networks CEO, SN Sharma

    I congratulate indiantelevision.com family on successful completion of 14 years of service. Indiantelevision.com has been one of the oldest and a one of a kind source for disseminating information and promoting the cause of the media and broadcasting industry. I am sure that you will carry on with the good work and wish you all the best for your future endeavors.

    AXN Networks India, business head, Sunil Punjabi

     

    Indiantelevision is my everyday destination for the most precise, relevant and trustworthy media and entertainment news. My best wishes to them for celebrating success and credibility for the last 14 years and many more to come.

    Sony Pix, EVP and business head Saurabh Yagnik

     

    Congratulations to Indiantelevision on completing 14 years of impactful reporting. The team believes in delivering resonating stories which aptly represents the television industry. Each story dwells on the topic long enough to provide wholesome and holistic information on that particular topic. I wish them the very best and hope they continue with the wonderful work they are doing. Indiantelevision.com gives a good insight in to the Indian TV industry. Also, the way the company explored in other areas is also a very commendable thing. Wish you guys all the best. May you scale greater heights…

     

    (There is no harm in self-flattering, once in a while, Thank you for the support)

  • Draftfcb+Ulka Group appoints Bambi Diventryas the Head- New Business Initiatives

    Draftfcb+Ulka Group appoints Bambi Diventryas the Head- New Business Initiatives

    MUMBAI: Bambi Diventry has been appointed as the Head of New Business Initiatives at Draftfcb+Ulka Group.Prior to this she was Client Servicing Director at Interface Communications, the DFCBU Group agency.
     

    Bambi is a management graduate from Chetana Institute of Managementwith around 15 years’ experience in the industry. She started her career as a management trainee in advertising working on brands such as Siemens Home Appliances, ITC Foods and Tips & Toes. Later moved on to become a part of the teams that handled Orange and Castrol, Dell computers and Friesland Food, thereby gaining experience across various sectors.

    For the past 5 years she has been working with Interface Communications blue-chip clients like Mahindra Automotive, Nivea, Mahindra Truck & Bus, Jyothy Laboratories Limited and Blue Star Air Conditioners. 

    In her current position, Bambi will head the business development efforts of Draftfcb+Ulka and work closely with the business heads of the various divisions, many of whom she knows and has previously worked with during her Interface stint. With Bambi board, Draftfcb+Ulka Group gets her enriched and diverse experience across a spectrum of clients. 

    Talking about her new role Bambi enthused“It’s a special feeling to be entrusted with this critical role at DraftfcbUlka. I am extremely excited and look forward to this challenge”

    Commenting on Bambi’s appointment for this critical role Nitin Karkare, COO Draftfcb+Ulka said “New business is a key growth driver for us. We are happy to have Bambi in this role. I am sure she will bring a lot to table with her experience and enthusiasm”

     

  • MEC appoints Sidhraj Shah as Head of Brand Activation

    MEC appoints Sidhraj Shah as Head of Brand Activation

    MUMBAI: MEC, a leading media agency and part of WPP, (www.mecglobal.com), today announced the appointment of Mr. Sidhraj Shah as Head of Brand Activation. His mandate is to deliver innovative consumer experiences and to expand MEC’s brand engagement and implementation services. Shah’s last assignment was at Wizcraft as Deputy General Manager. An MBA from Bombay University, he will report to T Gangadhar, Managing Director, MEC and to Dalveer Singh, Head Experiential Marketing, APAC, GroupM’s experiential marketing unit.

    Speaking about the appointment, T. Gangadhar said, “We are pleased to have Sidhraj on-board. His proven track record of helming award-winning campaigns will be a definite asset to MEC and to our clients. Integrated marketing communications (IMC) is at the core of MEC and I am confident Sidhraj’s experience will further improve the quality of our product.”

    With prior stints at O&M, SSC&B Lintas and Bates 141, Shah has conceived and executed ground-breaking campaigns for clients such as McDonald’s, Standard Chartered, Virgin Mobile, Siemens, MTV and MiD-Day. He has successfully executed activation programs that have become case studies within the industry – such as India’s 1st Pogo Flash Mob activation for McDonald’s, the RFID Tech innovation for Siemens Data Tracking at Elecrama (2012) to India’s largest 3D art-style façade for MCHI Exhibition (2013).

    On his appointment, Sidhraj Shah said, “I am very excited with this opportunity to be working with MEC. My aim will be to continue to deliver noteworthy and unique propositions for our clients and consumers alike.”

    Dalveer Singh added, “We set our sight at the highest level when looking for a new leader at MEC and I am pleased to say we have achieved our objective. We wanted a very high caliber person with a proven track record combined with fresh thinking and have the drive to do the unusual. I am personally very excited and welcome him to the family”