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  • Thoughts Leaders To Discuss The Business Of Music and Emerging Trends in Music Consumption at Music Inc 2.0

    Thoughts Leaders To Discuss The Business Of Music and Emerging Trends in Music Consumption at Music Inc 2.0

    Mumbai: Music Inc 2.0, which is set to take place in Mumbai on 21st and 22nd June 2019 at JW Marriott Juhu, Mumbai, promises to offer never before experience when it comes to content, speaker line up, workshops and master classes around the business of music.

    The two day conference will bring together thought leaders from the music, brand and experiential domains who will share insights on topics ranging from–The Role of Technology and Data in Music Design, Rise in Creative Entrepreneurship, Building Festival Experiences and Building The Hip Hop Ecosystem in India. And that is not all. There will also be discussions round —How to Grow Your Business Using Music, Sports and Music, OTT Platforms and Music, Music and Tourism and Automobile Industry and Music.

    The conference will also have exclusive workshops and master classes curated by some of the top names in the music and experiential space. Live performances and fireside chats and keynotes by global thought will be another highlight of this two day conference.

    Some of the speakers this year include names like Oscar winning music producer, Arthur Pingrey – along with India’s leading rap artist Raftaar, renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Shubha Mudgal, quirky YouTube star Prajakta Koli, Bollywood composer Tanishk Bagchi, independent music scene’s star composer singer Ankur Tewari, singer Dhvani Bhanushali,  film critic Rajeev Masand,  cultural ambassador Zila Khan,  Grammy award winner Ricky Kej,  Mahindra’s Group CEO Vivek Nayar, Lydia Buthello, Ex VP, Brand Experience and Events, Star India, well known singers Papon and Tony Kakkar to name a few.

    Industry leaders like Prashan Agarwal (CEO, Gaana), Amarjit Singh Batra (Managing Director at Spotify India), Mandar Thakur (COO, Times Music), Blaise Fernandes (President at Indian Music Industry), Gurpreet Singh (Co-Founder at One Digital Entertainment), Neeraj Roy (Managing Director – Hungama), Sabbas Joseph (Co-Founder & Director, Wizcraft), Lloyd Mathias (Former Marketing Head APAC – HP) and more, and companies including Universal Music, Sony Music, Spotify, Gaana, OneDigital Entertainment, Zee Entertainment, Gracenote (Neilson), Hungama, Havells will also be present at this conference.

    Another highlight of the event will be unveiling of Gully Life: The Story of Divine is an in-depth documentary on one of India’s favourite rappers. Produced by Red Bull Media House in association with Supari Studios, the film traces the rise of Vivian Fernandes, aka Divine, from his humble beginnings in Mumbai to global superstardom.

    Over the course of the fifty-minute-long film, viewers are introduced to some of the most important people in Divine’s life – from his mother, with whom he is especially close, to the friends he grew up with and who remain his closest aides – and taken on his remarkable journey, evolving from a teenager discovering hip-hop to the icon he is today.

    In all, the two day conference will be the melting pot of art, culture and conversations centered on brand building using music as a core tenant. 

  • Burger King continues fast paced growth with the launch of its 200th restaurant

    Burger King continues fast paced growth with the launch of its 200th restaurant

    MUMBAI: Burger King India continues its growth momentum by launching its 200th restaurant. The brand achieved this milestone in the shortest time span of five years. Burger King had crossed the 100th restaurant mark in the recent past (2017) and the next 100 was accomplished in less than 22 months.

    Burger King embarked on its journey in India with the opening of its first restaurant in Nov 2014 at Select Citywalk Mall in South Delhi. In the last five years, Burger King has been the fastest growing QSR in India with presence across 44 cities. The brand enjoys strong presence in metros and tier 1 cities and is also expanding into tier II cities across India.

    Burger King is positioned on authenticity and self-expression and has successfully established itself in India as a brand that delivers on taste and value. Known for its 100 per cent locally inspired and developed range of burgers & the world famous ‘Whopper’, the brand has recently added Wraps and Breakfast to its menu.

    Burger King has different formats of restaurants that are present across malls, high streets and transit locations like airports, highways and metro stations. The 200th restaurant situated at Chakala Metro station in Andheri in Mumbai is the brand’s first ‘take-away only’ outlet in India.

    On this milestone achievement, Mr. Rajeev Varman, CEO, Burger King India Private Limited said, “We are extremely excited and happy with our growth journey so far. We have doubled the store count to 200 stores within a short span of time. Crossing a landmark milestone is a humbling experience and it only pushes us further to ensure the best for our guests. We will continue to upgrade our restaurant experience and delight our guests with customised menu built on regular innovations. We will continue to stay focused on providing highest standards of food quality and best in class service to our guests”

  • &TV introduces first-ever Special Jaati-Free Matrimony Page for Jaat Na Poocho Prem Ki

    &TV introduces first-ever Special Jaati-Free Matrimony Page for Jaat Na Poocho Prem Ki

    MUMBAI: The caste system is arguably the biggest bane of Indian society, having divided our country for years on end. Despite a strong belief that marriages are made in heaven, caste continues to be the biggest matchmaker, even today. The matrimonial classifieds (in our newspapers) truly reflect this deeply-rooted social divide.

    Urging Indians to see beyond a person’s ‘jaat’ while finding a prospective partner for themselves or a family member, &TV presents a unique take on the matrimonial ads one is accustomed to seeing in the newspapers.

    Introducing for the first time ever, a special ‘Jaati-Free Matrimony Page’. It resembles the matrimonial segment of a newspaper but with a twist. In this edition, the several caste/ ‘jaat’ sections have been striked out. This novel idea is a part of promotions for &TV’s new show Jaat Na Poocho Prem Ki that raises the question of whether love can manage to break down the walls of casteism that divide us all. The copy at the bottom asks readers to turn to the next page, which reveals the show details.

    Talking about this, Prathyusha Agarwal, CMO, ZEEL said, “Caste is invariably the first and foremost parameter when it comes to marriages in India. It’s so ingrained in our culture, we don’t even think twice about it. It’s a given that the girl or boy will be from the same caste. There are no two ways about it. While things are slowly changing, we wanted, through this innovation, to startle the readers and consider a reality where love triumphs over all. While this edition may have been a show promotion, we are looking forward to a day when a jaati-free matrimonial edition is a norm.”

    Produced by Cockcrow & Shaika Entertainment, Jaat Na Poocho Prem Ki is a television adaptation of the blockbuster Marathi film Sairat. It stars television artists Kinshuk Vaidya, Pranali Rathod, and Sai Ballal and airs every Monday to Friday at 8 pm only on &TV.

  • YKBK48 Entertainment (P) Ltd launches “DEL48” & “MUB48” the Indian Chapter of the Sensational Japanese concept, “AKB48”

    YKBK48 Entertainment (P) Ltd launches “DEL48” & “MUB48” the Indian Chapter of the Sensational Japanese concept, “AKB48”

    MUMBAI: YKBK48 Entertainment Private Limited launches DEL48 and MUB48 in India, the sister groups of the Sensational Japanese Concept, AKB48 Group. Sensational Idols like Rannvijay Singh, Hina Khan, Sangram U Singh inaugurated the event at the Grand Hotel in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

    DEL48 will be operating from the capital New Delhi and will operate in the northern zone of the country, whereas MUB48 will focus on the entertainment capital of the country, Mumbai, and its surrounding regions, as projects for young girls across India who want to pursue their dreams. Registrations for DEL48 will be started first from 19th June, across north to select the final group of girls from thousands of entries aged between 12-20 years. An event to present the selected girls within this year is planned.

    Speaking about the launch, YKBK 48 Entertainment’s CEO, Mr. Rohit Bakshi said, ‘India is a land of opportunities. Launching “DEL48” is a very exciting moment for us and for all the aspiring artists in India. For any nation to become prosperous, it must empower its women. A woman makes a home and empowering women is the way to the country’s development.

    “DEL48” will be operating from the capital, New Delhi and will look after the northern zone of the country. It will act as a platform for young girls across India who wants to pursue their dreams of being an ‘artist’ and provide them exposure across platforms like theater, TV, and films. “DEL48” will guarantee exposure to the selected talents across various entertainment platforms.

  • Sony Entertainment Television’s superstar singer to bring forth singing ka kal

    Sony Entertainment Television’s superstar singer to bring forth singing ka kal

    MUMBAI: After a successful season of Super Dancer, Sony Entertainment Television (SET), is all set to bring forth an exciting new journey, with its latest offering #SuperstarSinger. SET enjoys a stronghold in the weekend non-fiction genre and this show comes as a clutter breaking homegrown IP that will celebrate singing talent from across the country who are under 15 years of age. Taking on the mantle as judges will be multi-talented music-director, composer and singer – Himesh Reshammiya; the soulful Bollywood playback singing– Javed Ali and an established playback singer who has mesmerized one and all with her golden voice – Alka Yagnik. Co-produced by the independent business unit of SPN – StudioNEXT and The Talent Company (TCT), Superstar Singer will premiere on June 29 and will air every Sat-Sun at 8:00pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.

    With an intent to identify the country’s Singing Ka Kal, Superstar Singer will provide a platform to aspiring contestants to be groomed and guided under musically adept mentors, thereby encouraging Guru-Shishya environment. This responsibility rests with the 4 captains Jyotica Tangri, Salman Ali, Nitin Kumar and Sachin Valmiki, who have travelled  to various parts of the country and hand-picked talent who bring with them a refreshing sensibility and passion towards music. The captains will help the contestant at every level and go that extra mile to ensure the equal opportunity to learn and grow.

    Hosted by Jay Bhanushali, Superstar Singer promises to be a rollercoaster ride filled with exceptional singing and stories that will inspire. From a young singing aspirant, all of 6 years old to a 14 year old insisting on performing with his pet and a 11 year old wanting to make her family proud, the show will unfold many such young dynamites. The chemistry between the judges and the Captains combined with extraordinary singing talent will make weekends much more refreshing and entertaining. Join the super trio of judges and the Fantastic Four Captains as they embark on this new journey to discover India’s First Superstar Singer!

    Tune in to Superstar Singer from 29th June every Sat-Sun at 8:00PM only on Sony Entertainment Television

  • Colgate launches the Super Flexi Black Virat Kohli signature series toothbrushes

    Colgate launches the Super Flexi Black Virat Kohli signature series toothbrushes

    MUMBAI: Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited launched the special edition of Super Flexi Black toothbrushes – the Virat Kohli Signature Series!

    Available for a limited period – till August 2019 – the Colgate Super Flexi Black Virat Kohli signature series toothbrushes are available in markets across India. These limited-edition toothbrushes mark the first ever autographed range of toothbrushes by Colgate.

    While the collaboration between Colgate and Kohli to come up with autographed toothbrushes is a first of its kind, the Indian Cricket Team captain has been associated with the oral care brand for a while now. And the launch of the Super Flexi Black Virat Kohli signature series comes at a time when Kohli is away for the World Cup, giving his fans another reason to celebrate.

    Talking about the limited-edition Super Flexi Black toothbrushes, Virat Kohli said, "I am as disciplined about my oral care habits as I am about my game and fitness, even to the extent of replacing my toothbrush regularly.

    I have been using and also recommending Colgate toothbrushes to my friends/fans for years now, which is why the idea of doing a limited-edition autographed Super Flexi toothbrushes got me intrigued and excited – primarily because I haven't autographed a toothbrush before. And interestingly, it's a first for Colgate too! Also, it felt like a nice, new way to reach out to my fans, and at the same time encouraging good oral-hygiene. I hope people like it."

    About Colgate Super Flexi: Colgate Super Flexi is India’s largest selling toothbrush. Its flexible neck reaches the hard to reach areas of the mouth for a superior clean with a gentle feel. It is available in three variants Super Flexi Base, Super Flexi Black and Super Flexi Sensitive. 

    About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited: Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is the market leader in Oral Care in the country. The company manufactures and markets toothpastes, toothpowder, toothbrushes and mouthwashes under the ‘Colgate’ brand, and a specialized range of personal care products under the ‘Palmolive’ brand. Colgate has been ranked as India’s #1 Most Trusted Oral Care Brand for the eighth consecutive year, from 2011 to 2018, by The Economic Times- Brand Equity -Most Trusted Brands Survey, conducted by Nielsen. For more information about Colgate's business and products, visit www.colgatepalmolive.co.in

  • Watch the Indian Army’s Legendary Warriors in Action in ‘61st Cavalry – India’s Horse Warriors’

    Watch the Indian Army’s Legendary Warriors in Action in ‘61st Cavalry – India’s Horse Warriors’

    MUMBAI: HISTORY TV18’s new documentary brings to life the mettle of India’s iconic horse warriors in battle and show cases the modern day avatar of the Indian cavalryman. The original production “61st Cavalry – India’s Horse Warriors” premieres exclusively on HISTORY TV18 on 24th June’2019, at 9 PM

    On the bloodied battlefields of the First World War, Indian Lancers under the British flag fought German and Ottoman-Turkish forces in the Middle-East. Here, on September 23rd, in a daring cavalry charge during the Battle of Haifa, Indian Lancers liberated the strategic port-town, now in Israel. It was their finest hour. The documentary recreates the horseback action to dramatic effect, with facts and expert accounts of what transpired. The inspirational true story has been passed down generations of cavalrymen. The battle remains a glorious part of India’s military history and is commemorated in New Delhi’s Teen Murti Haifa Chowk, which has three life-size statues of Lancers from India’s Princely States. In 2018 Indian PM Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu paid tribute at the landmark to honour the Indian soldiers.

    Over the years, the cavalry units of India’s erstwhile Princely States were amalgamated into an illustrious India Army regiment – the 61st Cavalry. Headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, the 61st Cavalry today earns laurels for India in the field of equestrian sport. It takes intense and specialized training to turn new recruits into expert riders of the regiment. The documentary follows the intensive 32-week training that sawar-recruits undergo. The show also takes viewers to the Equine Breeding Stud (EBS), Babugarh for a behind-the-scenes look at how Army horses are bred and thereafter, how the colts are trained at Remount Training School, Hempur (Uttarakhand). Officers of the Cavalry provide insights into the techniques used to train both man and horse.

    The show ends on a high, with the grand commemoration parade and centenary celebrations of the Battle of Haifa, presided over by the Chief of Army Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat, who is also Colonel of the Regiment. Bearing the insignia of the double-headed eagle with pride, two hundred men on steeds gallop their way into the regimental grounds, to honour the heroism of their forebears.

    Avinash Kaul, Managing Director A+E Networks | TV18 and Chief Executive Officer- Network18 said "61st Cavalry – India’s Horse Warriors is yet another example of our commitment to showcase inspiring stories of valour and sacrifice of our armed forces.  Shows such as these, with their new-age storytelling and stellar production values, have clearly established HISTORY TV18 as the leader in Factual Entertainment in India.”

  • Clovia and Colors TV enter into a strategic collaboration

    Clovia and Colors TV enter into a strategic collaboration

    MUMBAI: Clovia, India’s fastest growing lingerie brand, has partnered with COLORS TV for an exclusive sleepwear collection called the ‘STARLIT collection’ which will be worn by characters from the TV shows on Colors. The collection was launched in April this year.

    “Women in India are well connected with their favourite daily soaps and the TV stars today have the same influence over lifestyle & fashion choices as Bollywood stars. We are very excited to partner with Colors TV and expand our reach to a vast audience. We are on track to grow 300% YoY and drive growth via such partnerships. It is a one of a kind activity done in our category as well as in TV industry. Till recently, TV stars wore heavy sarees to bed in storylines. We are changing their bedtime looks. With this integration, we expect the audience to get a flavour of our wide range of collection”, said Pankaj Vermani, Founder and CEO, Clovia.

    The sleepwear products from the ‘STARLIT collection’ will be worn by the characters in some of the leading shows on the channel like Udaan, ‘Roop- Mard ka Naya Swaroop’ and ‘Ishq Mein Marjawa’. Whenever the characters will appear in Clovia outfits, an Aston band will appear on the screen promoting the collection and directing viewers to Clovia website. The audience will see Clovia looks on their favourite characters several times each month.

  • Thomas Cook India releases its summer report 2019

    Thomas Cook India releases its summer report 2019

    MUMBAI: Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, has observed a vibrant 22% growth this summer with emergence of significant trends. With holidays becoming a necessity, a key trend has been the rise of India’s spenders economy with cash rich-time poor Indians displaying increased appetite for bonding trips with their families.

    Spender’s Economy: Indian’s seeking family bonding experiences through travel

    India has grown into a spender’s economy and with travel being leveraged as a clear status symbol, holidays are on the rise. Thomas Cook India has witnessed a definitive growth of over 25% with today’s cash rich, but time poor generation opting for travel to bond with their families. Parent-Child bonding tours are in high demand resulting in a surge of Thomas Cook India’s Theme Park Holidays, outdoors-adventure, music and culture tourism; sports tourism being a significant driver.

    The resultant demand has seen growth in destinations like Singapore, Dubai-Abu Dhabi, France, Hong Kong, UK, Orlando (USA), New Zealand; also newer destinations like Seychelles.

    Rise of millennial travellers sees a shift towards experiential holidays

    India’s millennials have pushed the envelope in their demand for adventure travel and Thomas Cook India’s internal data reveals a surge of approx. 28% for experiences like white/black water rafting (New Zealand), scuba diving (Andamans/Malaysia), fissure snorkelling (Iceland); alpine treks/glacier climbs (Switzerland/ Germany/ Canada/Scandinavia); additionally, adrenalin highs of sky diving/bungee jumping/zorbing/abseiling (Australia-New Zealand and South Africa) are in demand for their brag worthiness.

    Offbeat destinations and exclusive experiences are growing in popularity and hence a rise in millennials demanding unique experiences like Vespa tours in Singapore or Segway rides in Spain, horseback trails and shark cage diving in South Africa, and more. In fact, most millennials prioritise experiences over luxury and economise on transport and accommodation (hostels/apartments over hotels, trains and self-drives over flights), and splurge on local and interest/passions based experiences.

    Work weary-vacation deprived Corporate India driving growth of travel getaways

    A report by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)'s first periodic labour force survey (PLFS) reveals that Indians spend the longest hours at work as compared to their global peers. India’s work weary business travellers are increasingly opting for short travel breaks to relax and rejuvenate, leading to a strong 33% jump in such trips. Destinations in demand include Goa, Kerala, Andamans, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya (domestic); Mauritius, Maldives, Singapore, Thailand, Dubai-Abu Dhabi, Turkey, Indonesia (international).

    Micro–Breaks: An emerging trend

    Indian travellers are leap frogging the transition from a single long annual vacation to multiple short recurring holidays or micro-breaks. Covering a gamut of destinations, each spanning 3-7 days, travellers are availing such frequent micro–itineraries to fuel their travel goals and tick off their bucket-lists.

    The micro-break trend has also seen the rise in last minute travellers (up by 30%). Indian travellers are gravitating towards on–the–go travel planning and seizing every opportunity to set off on a mini-break. ‘Smart weekend’ destinations on the Indian travellers’ radar are Goa, Pondicherry, Coorg, Alleppey, Hampi, Udaipur, Manali, Nainital and Dharmshala among others; equally short-haul or visa friendly international destinations such as Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal, Indonesia, Maldives, Mauritius, Hong Kong-Macau.

    Experiential luxury travel on the rise

    Experiential luxury travel has also grown by 15-20% and has expanded to include exotic destinations like Iceland, Kenya, Tasmania, Korea and Japan and along with eclectic experiences. A classic vintage car drive along the French Riviera or Ferrari self-drives in Maranello, Italy, private wine tasting experiences in South Africa, a private yachting/speedboat experience on Italy’s Lake Como, breakfast in a hot air balloon/private island dining in Australia, volcano caving tours in Iceland, top-of-the-line spa experiences in Switzerland and an uber-luxe Michelin restaurant chase in Europe, were observed to be amongst some of the new experiences defining the Indian HNI-UHNI segment. Luxury backpacking also displayed a strong demand from India’s luxury travellers.

    Travel Loans

    India’s growing appetite for travel is witnessing a 50-60% growth in travel loans; loans no longer being perceived as a taboo for travel. Thomas Cook India’s data has further highlighted a surge, especially from young travellers between the age group of 25–35 years, who believe in instant gratification. Thomas Cook India’s data indicates an average transaction of 20-25 loans per month for an average loan of Rs. 1 lakh. Some of the factors driving the demand are diverse offerings, ease/convenience and children-centricity, novelty and unique experiences along with social media, discounts and easy visa/visa-on-arrival facilities.

    Travel wave shifts from India to Bharat

    Thomas Cook India’s data reiterates a strong shift in source markets to Bharat’s regional Tier 2 and 3 cities/towns. While metro/mini-metro cities (such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Chennai) continue to witness an increase in demand with 20% growth over last year, Tier 2 and 3 markets (Amritsar, Karnal, Guwahati, Ranchi, Aurangabad, Vishakapatnam, Hubli, Udaipur and Vijaywada) have showcased a high growth in demand upwards of 30%.

    Speaking about the strong growth in summer holiday bookings, Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., said, “While summer has always been a peak travel season, this year, we have noticed a significant growth in bookings of 22% as compared to the previous year. Amongst others, one of the key highlights of this season there has been a definitive increase in the range of traveller segments, each one unique and clear about what they seek from their holidays. Indians are no longer shying away from spending, with an increased demand observed for travel loans to fulfil their travel aspirations. A key highlight has been the shift from a saver’s economy to a spender’s economy with the rise in the number of vacations Indians take as a family each year. Combined with their willingness to explore unchartered territories, and a demand for immersive experiences, travel brands and services are being pushed to reinvent the wheel even during the peak season to capture consumer attention. This is a positive development not just for consumers, but the industry as a whole.”

    “To help our customers plan a perfect summer holiday, this year Thomas Cook India launched over 100 road shows across metros and mini metros showcasing handpicked product offerings catering to the distinct audience in every source market,” he added.

  • Dailyhunt acquires local play to boost its Hyperlocal presence

    Dailyhunt acquires local play to boost its Hyperlocal presence

    MUMBAI: Bengaluru-based Dailyhunt, India’s #1 news and local language content application, today announced that it has acquired Local Play, a Bengaluru-based hyperlocal video content & news content application.

    The acquisition underscores Dailyhunt’s aggressive strategy of attracting new users, residing in the real ‘Bharat’ – the tier 2, 3 and 4 Indian cities and towns—who are always hungry to stay updated on all the latest hyperlocal happenings.

    Virendra Gupta, Founder, Dailyhunt said, “We saw the need of hyperlocal content is still largely untapped despite the presence of a host of traditional and new age content platforms in India. The latest acquisition of LocalPlay is a part of our strategic focus to penetrate the next billion users of Bharat and build deep sustainable moats around our business and will position us even better as the go-to destination for local language content in India. Dailyhunt will further scale up and produce five million pieces of hyperlocal content annually, available exclusively on Dailyhunt, making it the largest hyperlocal news and content destination in the country”.

    Gunjan Kejriwal, Founder, Local Play, said, “I am really excited to be a partner on this journey with Dailyhunt. We were working on a specific use case of hyperlocal content and realized that users have broader content needs and given that Dailyhunt has the right mix of original, professionally generated and now hyperlocal news content. It made strategic sense to join forces with them which makes DH the largest local content destination and a quintessential part of the daily lives of its users ”