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  • iLove Music Channel appoints Gunjan Nagpal as National Sales Head

    iLove Music Channel appoints Gunjan Nagpal as National Sales Head

    MUMBAI: PEN Studios TV Broadcast arm, has appointed Gunjan Nagpal as Sales Head for its Music Channels Cluster iLove and MTunes+. iLove is already on air and MTunes+ will be launched shortly this year.

    Gunjan is armed with a MBA in International Business & Marketing – First Division and a specialisation in Digital Media and Marketing Strategies from University of Illinois, Chicago. He brings to PEN his extensive experience across Citibank N.A., Big FM(RBNL), Times Television Network, Sony Pictures and Zee5.

    PEN Studios has Eight TV Broadcast Channel licenses, Two of which are on-air viz. B-Flix and iLove. Six more channels are being prepped to launch in 2020 including MTunes+.

    PEN group is the fastest growing Entertainment Powerhouse. Pioneering Movies Acquisition & Syndication since 80’s to Doordarshan & all major broadcasters viz. Zee, Star, Sony, Viacom…PEN forayed in to Movie production in 2010 with Kahaani, Kahaani 2, Shivaay, Accidental Prime Minister etc. Currently PEN has commissioned the production of the largest woman-centric movie till date: starring Alia Bhatt & directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Simultaneously, PEN is producing ‘Attack’ starring John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez & Rakul Preet Singh. It’s theatrical distribution wing has over 25 releases since May 2018 including Badla and Zero from Red Chillies | Dream Girl, Judgemental Hai Kya, Jabariya Jodi & 1 more untitled movie from Balaji | Marjaavaan, …., …. from T-Series| Jawaani Jaaneman. In pipeline are Love Aaj Kal & Angrezi Medium from Reliance Jio Studios | Coolie No. 1 remake from David Dhawan starring Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan.

    It’s VFX company Famulus furnished the entire effects for Mission Mangal. 

  • News18 India plans counting day coverage of Delhi Election

    News18 India plans counting day coverage of Delhi Election

    MUMBAI: As the entire nation and not just Delhi eagerly await the results of fiercely fought political battle of Delhi Assembly election, News18 India has lined-up extensive programming for the Counting Day. To present the fastest updates and the most accurate results of the elections, the channel will commence programming at 6:00 AM tomorrow.

    With the reporters stationed at every counting booth giving live and authentic updates, News18 India will continue its legacy of correctly calling crucial elections. The extensive team of reporters of News18 India will closely monitor results from all the 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi and provide unparalleled access to the latest happening.  The channel will gauge the mood of the candidates, political leaders, and the voters providing a 360-degree view of the results.

    The counting day programming will be led by senior journalist and anchors, Kishore Ajwani, Amish Devgan and Prateek Trivedi.  They, in conjugation with on-ground reporters, will bring the live reactions of both the voters and the newsmakers. They will also be accompanied by many renowned political experts and commentators to help the viewers delve deep into the results.

  • ABP News wins best news channel award at PatchWall Binge Awards 2019

    ABP News wins best news channel award at PatchWall Binge Awards 2019

    MUMBAI: ABP News, a Hindi news channel, felicitated with the ‘Best News Channel’ award at the PatchWall Binge Awards 2019, presented by Xiaomi. The news channel wins the awards in the ‘Popular News Channel’ category.

    The channel ensures versatility in terms of content delivery by winning the hearts of its viewers through unparalleled, viewer-driven content. It has emerged as the first choice amongst viewers for news consumption.

    The large-scale awards garnered more than 5 lakh votes and 21 million impressions. With real-time election updates, public issues, trends, and results, the channel aims to ensure that the viewers don’t miss out on any of the political happenings.

    ABP News Network chief executive officer Avinash Pandey said, “Every award is a stepping stone for our future growth and it makes me feel extremely proud and honoured. This award is a reiteration of our commitment and dedication towards ensuring quality content to our viewers. Our goal is to spearhead the realm of ground-breaking, ethical journalism and further the faith our viewers have in us.”

    The PatchWall Binge awards have a unique online voting system where over half a million votes in total were submitted. PatchWall has 18 plus over-the-top content partners which is one of the highest on any Smart TV in India and over 7, 50,000 hours of content. There were 12 winners out of 72 nominations across 12 categories.

  • EPIC On’s Siyaasat wins ‘Popular Regional TV Show’ at Xiaomi’s PatchWall Binge Awards 2019

    EPIC On’s Siyaasat wins ‘Popular Regional TV Show’ at Xiaomi’s PatchWall Binge Awards 2019

    MUMBAI: EPIC On by IN10 Media is home to premium India-centric content and a pioneer in creating and telling exceptional stories about the country. Recently, the premium OTT platform’s legacy was reiterated at Xiaomi India’s PatchWall Binge Awards 2019. One of the marquee show on EPIC On – Siyaasat, based on Indu Sundaresan’s novel, ‘The Twentieth Wife,’ was voted the most-watched regional language show (in Tamil), winning the ‘Popular Regional TV Show’ award.

    A real-life saga of passion, power and politics, Siyaasat is the story of a girl who charted her way to power and is known by the world as Noor Jahan, the Mallikaa of Hindustan. Produced by Green Light Productions, the show is a ride into the underbelly of the royals and nobles of the Mughal Empire: the politics, the games, the manipulations, and the desires that drove them. Set in 17th century India, the show revolves around the lives of larger-than-life individuals from out of the pages of history – Emperor Akbar, Salim, Mehrunissa, and many others.

    EPIC On chief operating officer Souryja Mohanty said, “At EPIC we take pride in telling extraordinary stories in unique ways. Siyaasat is a story that resonates with every Indian and we are overwhelmed it has become the most popular show among Tamil speaking viewers. The appreciation encourages us to continue telling exceptional stories transcending boundaries. We are committed to provide extraordinary India-centric content to enthrall viewers across various demographics and geographic spread in the coming days.”

    “The key reason for Mi TV’s success in India for 6 consecutive quarters has been primarily due to our content first approach which led to the development of PatchWall. We are extremely proud to have great quality content partners like EPIC On who further enrich our libraries for our consumers. We congratulate team EPIC On and Team Siyaasat for bagging the Patchwall Binge Award, as it is further proof of the audience’s love for the product we have all delivered,” said Xiaomi India category lead – MiTV Eshwar Nilakantan.

    PatchWall Binge Awards 2019 is a user-generated binge award on content first technology across 12 categories, where winners are selected via audience voting and content consumption analysis on Mi TV across categories. There were 12 winners out of 72 nominations across categories. Xiaomi India initiated PatchWall Binge Awards in 2018.

    EPIC On app is available as an offering for all Mi TV Patchwall users and other leading platforms like Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, and Android TV.

  • More than 2000 Harley owners gear up to throttle to Goa for the 8th India H.O.G.® Rally

    More than 2000 Harley owners gear up to throttle to Goa for the 8th India H.O.G.® Rally

    MUMBAI: Harley-Davidson is set to kick off India’s largest parade, the India H.O.G. Rally, in Goa from February 14-15, 2020. The most anticipated date on the H.O.G. calendar, more than 2000 members of the Harley community from all 31 H.O.G. chapters across the length and breadth of the nation will convene at the annual gathering. The event that will be spread out over two full days in the sunny state city of beaches will be held at a new destination this year, Grand Hyatt Goa.

    The much-awaited ‘Custom Contest’ at the mega event will feature a stellar display of the country’s best Harley-Davidson custom motorcycles and the annual H.O.G. parade will be a visual treat for motorcycle enthusiasts in Goa on February 15. The coveted H.O.G. awards will be yet another important highlight for H.O.G. members.

    On the occasion of the 8th edition of the India H.O.G. Rally, Sajeev Rajasekharan, Managing Director, Harley-Davidson India, said, “When you purchase a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, you automatically adopt the Harley lifestyle. The Harley Owners Group perfectly embodies our brand promise of living life the Harley way. We are thrilled to be kicking off the 8th India H.O.G. Rally in Goa this year and would like to take this opportunity to thank Goa Tourism Board for their immense support.” 

    India H.O.G. Rally will host special performances, live music concerts, tailormade experiences, immersive brand engagements and of course, lots of riding! While the day will witness on-ground activities from brands including Jeep, Havells, Cred, MRF, American Crew and GoPro, live performances by artistes such as Bollywood Singer Neha Bhasin, Anand Bhaskar Collective, Goan band Raagas 2 Riches, DJ Nasha, DJ Suketu and globally acclaimed stunt rider Arunas Aras Gibieza among other performers will set the tone for the evening.

    In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Harley-Davidson also reached out to brand lovers outside the H.O.G. community to provide them with a slice of the exciting Harley-Davidson lifestyle. The company launched a social media contest to select one winner to go for an all-expenses paid trip to the event. The contest witnessed high engagement across the brand’s social media handles.

    Founded by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1983, the Harley Owners Group was established to offer motorcycling benefits and services to Harley-Davidson enthusiasts throughout the world and to develop a close relationship between the rider, dealership and the company. A perfect example of community engagement, the Harley Owners Group organizes five marquee rallies annually, including one national and four zonal rides. In India, the H.O.G. community comprises of a 7500-strong member group.

    With its inception in 2009, Harley-Davidson became the first premium motorcycle brand to set base in the country. Over the last decade, the company has strongly sustained itself with a record sale of 25,000 motorcycles. Today, with 33 dealers, Harley-Davidson has the largest network in the Indian premium motorcycle category and rules the roost in the country’s 750+ cc market.

    Motorcycle enthusiasts who want to experience the Harley-Davidson lifestyle and be a part of the India H.O.G. Rally can get in touch with their nearest Harley-Davidson dealership to know more.

  • VMate Users to Spend Valentine’s Day with Sunny Leone

    VMate Users to Spend Valentine’s Day with Sunny Leone

    New Delhi : VMate, the trending short video platform, is all set to give another golden opportunity to its users to virtually experience a date with Bollywood Diva Sunny Leone. After the blockbuster campaign #SunnyKaNewYearCall, Sunny Leone is back for VMate users to take their enthusiasm to the next level. Under the newly launched #HappyValentinesDay campaign, VMate user can fulfill their dream by spending a day with Sunny Leone on VMate app, creating memories in form of short video’s with Sunny on this Valentine’s Day. Besides, users can participate in an exclusive contest to win either of a car, cash prizes, a smartphone, a smart TV and other exciting gift options.

    VMate's#HappyValentinesDay campaign is launched with exclusive video stickers to make Valentine's Day special. It will enable 50 million VMate users to avail a unique sticker featuring the beautiful Sunny Leone. Users can make videos on how a day spent with Sunny Leone will feel like and what thrill will it bring along. The sticker will give users a glimpse of how Sunny Leone would romantically wake them up and handover morning tea. Later, she is seen conversing with the user and asking about how he or she would like to spend the rest of the day.

    Furthermore, VMate is inviting users to participate in a mission-based contest around love and win something on completing each mission. To complete the missions, VMate has rolled out attractive video stickers capturing the dream scenery of every lover. Users can make videos along with their partners, gliding in the beautiful night sky full of stars under a hot balloon, or fulfil the demand of their lovers and bring the moon on earth with VMate's special powers! More video stickers on exciting themes is available for users to bring out the best of their creativity. Once a user has successfully completed all the missions, s/he will qualify to spin the wheel of fortune to win contest prizes.

    Ms Nisha Pokhriyal said "VMate is a people's platform and we aim to be an essential part of our users' life. Valentine's Day is a special day for lovers and many plan to express their commitment to their partners. VMate's #HappyValentinesDay campaign is launched to make their moments of love more special and unforgettable. This is coupled with winning some exciting prizes as well. An exclusive video sticker featuring Sunny Leone is also rolled out keeping mind the overwhelming response we got from our previous association with Sunny.

    VMate has become a rage among the youth of India across the country for introducing exciting social media campaigns which also allow them to win bumper prizes such as a car, a scooty, latest smartphones, and more. Recently, VMate had concluded its #VMateFilmistan campaign with more than 7.8 lakh people winning prizes worth Rs. 2.65 crores. In the past also, VMate gained popularity for introducing unique campaigns such as its association with Nach Baliye Season 9, Diwali Campaign and more. Many VMate creators, who are common people, are earning money via VMate videos and transforming their lives by achieving their dreams.

  • Leading real-estate developer Omaxe’s web presence gets a fresh revamp by DigiStreet

    Leading real-estate developer Omaxe’s web presence gets a fresh revamp by DigiStreet

    New Delhi: One of the top builders in India and the most trusted brand in the real estate industry, Omaxe Group has turned itself into a brand that’s known for trust, reliability and versatility. With over 3 decades of providing top-notch services in the real estate industry, Omaxe Group has carved out a niche of its own by helping both individuals as well as corporate clients to helps them find their realty space.

    DigiStreet recently assisted Omaxe in creating a fresh and strong web asset for strengthening the organization’s digital presence. With on-time delivery, spotless execution, the right concept and innovative use of the latest technology, the agency DigiStreet Media addressed various issues with effective and long-lasting solutions.

    DigiStreet Media’s COO and Digital Head, Kavish Arora personally tended to Omaxe’s questions and queries and ensured undivided attention for the completion of the project right on time. “Omaxe Group has a legacy and a prestigious name in the industry. To be able to stand up to that means a lot to us", comments Kavish on the completion of the project.

    “An ever-energetic team with the true essence of timelines & technology as well as in-depth knowledge – this is what I can say for team DigiStreet,” said Mr Deepak Rawat, Product Head – Marketing, Omaxe Group. He further adds, “The swiftness and efficiency with which DigiStreet has completed the project well on time is truly commendable. Omaxe’s relation with DigiStreet has further strengthened with this project!”

    “As an agency, we always make sure to give each brand undivided attention and we did the same thing for Omaxe,” commented Darpan Sharma, CEO – DigiStreet Media. “I am really excited with the association and really happy with the team who has smartly delivered the unusually detailed project with right means of tech and right on time and thankful to the Omaxe team for their support and trust throughout to help us achieve this feat together.”

    DigiStreet media is independent Marcom company that’s leading the Creative communication and digital marketing space in India and outside with their offbeat ways mixed with an innovative thought process that delivers the client’s very objective every time. The list includes Surya, Berger Paints, Jakson power, Apeejay Education, Okaya, Microtek, HP, Godfather Beer, Holostik, Compaq to mention few

     

  • SITI Networks’ 9MFY20 Operating EBITDA surges 1.24X Y-o-Y to Rs.2,676 Mn

    SITI Networks’ 9MFY20 Operating EBITDA surges 1.24X Y-o-Y to Rs.2,676 Mn

    MUMBAI: SITI Networks Limited (BSE: 532795, NSE: SITINET), an Essel Group Company, one of India’s largest Multi-System Operators (MSO), has released its Consolidated Audited Financial Results for Q3 FY20, ending December 31, 2019, showcasing continuous growth through strict control on expenses and operational efficiencies across all metrics.

    SITI’s 9MFY20 Operating EBITDA surged 1.24 times over similar duration of last fiscal, to Rs. 2,676 Mn. This jump has been due to strict control over expenses and operating efficiencies. SITI’s Operating EBITDA Margin for 9MFY20 also expanded significantly by 1.1 times y-o-y to 22%.

    Subscription revenue for 9MFY20 grew 19.5% y-o-y to Rs. 8,687 Mn, aided by the strong growth Subscription ARPU, which leapt 1.8 times to Rs.128 per month. Total Revenue (excluding activation) also surged 12.7% y-o-y to Rs. 12,189 Mn for the same period.

    SITI Broadband and Zee 5, India’s fastest growing OTT platform joined hands to promote premium content to SITI’s high speed broadband customers. SITI Broadband also expanded its presence through a mix of smart customer management and innovative offerings. A new SITI Broadband web and mobile interface has been introduced to enhance customer experience.

    SITI’s continuous efforts on improving operational efficiencies through improvement of its systems, processes and personnel has been yielding results. This has resulted in a better and intimate ground connect with its 24,000+ strong distribution network and increased focus on being fully compliant to the Tariff regime.

    While commenting on the results, Mr. Anil Malhotra, CEO of SITI Networks Limited mentioned:

    “SITI’s continued focus on operational efficiencies and strict control over expenses has driven growth in Operating EBITDA by 1.24 times y-o-y to Rs.2,676 Mn and expanding Operating EBITDA margins by 1.1 times y-o-y to 22% in 9MFY20. Our Total Revenue (excluding Activation) also surged 12.7% y-o-y to Rs.12,189 Mn in the same period. Our Subscription Revenue also jumped 19.5% to Rs.8,687 Mn. We are focused on working closely with our distribution partners for increased sweating of ground assets further through introduction of allied value-added services for our customers SITI Broadband with Zee 5, India’s fastest growing OTT app, gives both partners an opportunity to scale up our business ambitions, creating value for all our stakeholders with a focused and strategic approach."
     

  • Hike launches exclusive Love Aaj Kal HikeMoji Stickers and HikeMoji looks

    Hike launches exclusive Love Aaj Kal HikeMoji Stickers and HikeMoji looks

    MUMBAI:  As the excitement around B-town’s It-pair- Sara & Kartik’s latest movie Love Aaj Kal, a Window Seat Films & Maddock Films production, continues to rise, fans can now enjoy their favorite stars in a cool new avatar with HikeMoji. HikeMoji, which is a way for users to enjoy their funnest most expressive self, will bring to life exclusive avatars of Sara and Kartik. In addition to that, Hike users will also get access to quirky and relatable Love Aaj Kal HikeMoji Stickers and animated stickers, letting them express their inner Zoe and Veer. 

    The collaboration captures the essence of the new-age romance that Love Aaj Kal represents, letting you express the same emotions & recreate these experiences with HikeMoji. Through this association, Hike users will receive HikeMoji options inspired by Kartik & Sara’s characters – Veer & Zoe from Love Aaj Kal. Users can further add these HikeMoji looks to their display pictures. Additionally, Hikers will also receive exclusive animated stickers playing on the dialogues and characters from the movie, designed to reflect the joy and energy of Love Aaj Kal, releasing worldwide, 14th February 2020. 

    As one of the only players leveraging AI & ML for local languages at a mass scale, Hike had recently introduced HikeMoji to its users. Tailored to offer a local flavor, HikeMoji allows users to choose from 1000+ components integrating hyperlocal clothing, hairstyles, accessories as well as access to 100+ exclusive HikeMoji Stickers.

    Hike’s vision is to build a new social future with joyful products that are built around the consumers & not the other way around. Creating radically unique products at the intersection of Art, AI, Product, Design & Engineering, Hike is all set to take the user experience to the next level in 2020. Hike recently teased its upcoming social product, HikeLand aiming to transform shared online experiences. 

    Hike users can enjoy the all-new Love Aaj Kal HikeMoji Stickers and animated stickers from 7th February 2020 onwards. Download today on Google Play & App Store.

  • India Today TV Tops The BARC English News Channel Ratings

    India Today TV Tops The BARC English News Channel Ratings

    MUMBAI: On every big news week, viewers place their unwavering trust in India Today TV and the numbers are a testimony to this.  On Week4 of this year, The channel has surpassed Times Now and Republic TV, becoming the clear no.1(15+, Megacities, 06:00 -24:00 hrs). This is significant because the week was full of news events like the  Delhi elections, Shaheen Bagh protests  and the bi annual ‘Mood if the Nation Survey'. 

    Data analytics and ground zero reporting have garnered the trust of the viewers and made india Today the credible choice on every major news week.

    In current big news week, India Today TV besides being the leader in full week data ,  was also  a leader on 26th January in the elite English core audience of NCCS A across mega cities.