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  • Umag Bedi, Managing Director, Adobe on CNN-IBN’s ‘CEO of Life’

    Umag Bedi, Managing Director, Adobe on CNN-IBN’s ‘CEO of Life’

    MUMBAI: Continuing with its commitment to providing viewers with differentiated programming, CNN-IBN announces a one-of-its-kind series ‘CEO of LIFE’, in association with Urbana, a Lifestyle brand of Future Group. The show hosted by CNN-IBN’s Business Editor Karma Paljor, celebratesIndia’s distinguished young entrepreneurs who just not believe in driving their business but do it with a lot of passion.

     

    In a candid conversation, Umang Bedi, Managing Director, India & South Asia, Adobe shares his experience on heading a software company while he was merely 29 years old and then on his journey. He says that age is just a number wherein, businesses are yearning for significant value add from the younger generation. Also, catch Umang reveal his passion for Golf which he believes is like meditating and finding time to be with your own self.    

     

    To know more about Umang Bedi, don’t forget to watch ‘CEO of Life’, this Saturday, November 29, 2014 @ 08:30 PM, with repeat telecasts on Sunday @ 12:30 PM & 7:30 PM, only on CNN-IBN.

  • History TV18 launches ‘In Search of Aliens’

    History TV18 launches ‘In Search of Aliens’

    MUMBAI:  Do the waters of the Scottish Highlands really hide a mysterious creature, the legendary Loch Ness Monster? Are the geoglyphs of Peru a work of humankind or do they have an extra-terrestrial accomplice? Join Giorgio Tsoukalos of Ancient Aliens fame, on History TV18’s brand new show ‘In Search of Aliens’ as he shifts facts from fiction, inspects bizarre occurrences and makes shocking discoveries. Premiering on Monday, 1 December 2014 at 11 pm, find out if science is powerful enough to explain unresolved mysteries, and validate the presence of life from outer space.

     

    Lost civilizations like the Atlantis and unfamiliar phenomena have long since intrigued mankind – whether it’s conspiracy theory believers or a scientific community trying to debunk the same. In Search of Aliens inspects the unknown and the uncharted with celebrated television personality Giorgio Tsoukalos, who will unravel the truth about interactions between aliens and ancient astronauts, the enigma of the Roswell Rock, and the much-debated presence of Bigfoot.

     

    Join Giorgio on a fascinating voyage across the world, examining locales of outlandish events and speaking to scientists, witnesses and experts. Dive into an exciting world of possible extra-terrestrial involvements and investigate ancient ruins and cryptic writings. In Search of Aliens is your ticket for a ride that is out of this world.

  • NewsX scores high, beats Times Now

    NewsX scores high, beats Times Now

    NEW DELHI: According to the latest TAM data, NewsX surged ahead of competition in Week’47. The channel is number one in 6 Metros, with 116, while Times Now garners 112, NDTV 24×7 58, CNN-IBN 35 and Headlines Today gets 17 respectively. (Source: TAM, CS M 25-44 AB YRS, Market: 6 Metros, day part: 0600 – 2359 hrs, Week 47’14, GVTs (000)

     

    The ratings also reiterate that the channel has been dominating the English News space for more than 90 weeks in the target group of CS AB 25-44 AB, Market 6 Metros, Daypart 0600-2359, Week 07’ 13 to 44’ 14.

     

    Rahul Shivshankar, Editor-in-chief, NewsX added, “At NewsX, we have always focused on reporting urbane issues, highlighting the stories that are influential and inspirational in nature. The ratings replicate our vision and affirm our clear dominance in the English news genre.” 

     

    Commenting on this leadership RK Arora, Group CEO said, “It’s our hard work and team effort that have helped NewsX to become the undisputed leader. Our commitment to unbiased and accurate reportage has ensured dedicated viewership of the channel. We strive to continue this leadership and retain the position of being the No.1 English News Channel in the Country.”

     

    Sanjay Dua, CEO NewsX, CRO iTV Network, said “Our undisputed leadership proves that we are the channel of choice among the educated cosmopolitans. We are delighted to receive tremendous traction and loyalty amongst the discerning viewers of metros, especially the youth.”

     

    Savvy Dilip, Group CMO, iTV Network said, “Our continuous leadership in the English news space for the last 90 weeks stands for the consistency and credibility of our programming line-up. Through our in-depth & extensive programming, we intend to take our channel to the new heights and sustain our position as the market leader.”

  • Genesis Burson-Marsteller announces senior appointment

    Genesis Burson-Marsteller announces senior appointment

    MUMBAI: Genesis Burson-Marsteller announces the appointment of Vijay Sankaran as Director, Digital Strategy, heading GBM Digital Studio, a Centre of Expertise that provides specialised services and counsel to meet the needs of our clients.

     

     “Vijay’s appointment reflects Burson-Marsteller’s commitment to strengthen focus on building digital strategies that meet the needs of our clients. Vijay is a key addition to our leadership team and he will provide critical support in articulating digital concepts and solutions in a clear and compelling way to our clients.” says Nikhil Dey, President, Genesis Burson-Marsteller, India & South Asia.

     

     Yu Yu Din, currently Head of Digital, is relocating to her home country, Myanmar. She will be moving on from the consultancy by the end of 2014. Vijay will spearhead GBM Digital Studio and drive the opportunity space for Genesis Burson-Marsteller and its clients’ digital presence; creating innovative ideas that bridge digital and public relations as well as digital and marketing, to provide solutions and services that are driven by consumer insights. GBM Digital Studio comprises of a strong team of digital strategists, creative specialists working on digital and social media mandates for clients across corporate and financial, brand and consumer, telecom and technology, and health and wellness practices.

     

     Commenting on his new role, Vijay says, “Digital is a force multiplier for our business of integrated communications. Genesis Burson-Marsteller has successfully embedded digital strategists in each practice to drive campaigns for our clients. My focus is to take our solutions to the next level with strategic and creative programmes that go beyond siloed social platforms. I am very excited about our unique GBM Live! Newsroom – a cross-functional team led service that delivers real-time media and social insights to help create more agile content and act as a crisis management command centre. Digital will also be supported by GBM Content and Design Bureau, another Centre of Expertise at GBM, for multimedia content, with a team of in-house specialists that include graphic designers, former TV producers, editors and videographers.”

     

     A seasoned communications professional, Vijay brings with him a wealth of 25 years’ experience, spanning advertising, digital marketing, public relations and social media. Before joining Genesis Burson-Marsteller, Vijay worked with Social Wavelength, a social media agency as Director, Digital Strategy and Planning. He has also worked with Edelman PR as Head Digital and Nokia Siemens Network as Head Social Media, a global role. At Urja Communications, he started as an advertising Creative Director, reinvented himself as an Interactive Creative Director and digital evangelist during the dotcom era, helping drive the agency’s transformation into a full-service digital agency. He later moved into a pure digital strategy role.

  • Movies Now to premiere ‘The Legend of Hercules’ on 29 November

    Movies Now to premiere ‘The Legend of Hercules’ on 29 November

    MUMBAI: Movies Now, brings the action-packed epic The Legend of Hercules exclusively for its viewers less than a year after its theatrical release. This premiere is part of the channel’s continued commitment to bring its viewers a fresh line up of the content, including explosive series, Hollywood’s biggest franchises and never before seen movies.

     

    Discover the origin of the greatest hero of Greek Mythology in The Legend of Hercules, this Saturday, 29 November at 9 PM. From captive to hero, witness one man’s legendary journey to become a god. Find out how Hercules, the strong and fearless leader, leads his people in a heroic battle for their freedom. The Xclusive blockbuster is presented by Hyundai, co-presented by Blender’s Pride and powered by Kohler. The premiere is supported by an extensive marketing campaign across TV, digital and print in key markets.

     

    The Movies Now content refreshment, which began in August with the launch of Rush the series and Olympus Has Fallen, has proved to be a hit with viewers. The channel shares jumped by 20%, while the Movies Now premieres of Olympus Has Fallen and Battleship became the most watched movies of the week. With a non-stop line up of the most popular Hollywood blockbusters and exhilarating properties, MOVIES NOW continues to be the channel of choice for all Hollywood fans.

  • IAA debate: Metro markets are losing their sheen to tier II & III towns?

    IAA debate: Metro markets are losing their sheen to tier II & III towns?

    MUMBAI: The first in a new season of IAA Debates, organised by the International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter and presented by the Dainik Bhaskar group, will be held on Friday, November 28, 2014 at Gallops, Mahalakshmi Race Course, Mumbai.

     

    Industry captains will speak for and against the motion on: Metro Markets are losing their sheen to Tier II & III Towns for Consumer Products/Services. The speakers are

     

    •             Sadashiv Nayak, CEO, Future Retail Ltd

    •             Ronita Mitra, Senior VP, Brand Communication & Insights, Vodafone India

    •             Amitabh Pande, Senior Director – Consumer Insights and Strategy, PepsiCo India Region

    •             Atul Phadnis, CEO, Whats-On and GM (APAC), Gracenote

    The debate will be moderated by Mini Menon, Executive Editor, Bloomberg TV India.

     

    Srinivasan K Swamy, President, IAA India Chapter & Vice President – Development, Asia Pacific, IAA and Chairman & Managing Director, R K SWAMY HANSA Group,  on the new season of IAA Debates said, “The IAA Debates has traditionally seen industry leaders deliberate on topics of vital importance to the stakeholders we serve. We have had debates on the relevance of print and TV in the digital age – whether social media is a good business, the role of creative becoming more critical with media fragmentation. I am happy that the new season of IAA Debates is kicking off with a topic of much relevance to the fraternity.”

     

    Pradeep Dwivedi, Chief – Marketing & Corporate Sales Officer, D B Corp Ltd. added,  “We are delighted to partner with IAA in  bringing the thought-provoking industry debates again to the entire advertising & marketing fraternity. The great French essayist, Jospeh Joubert, once famously said that ‘It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.’ At Dainik Bhaskar, it is our constant endeavour to contribute to this spirit of discovery and hence be a harbinger of change and evolution. We look forward to the upcoming Dainik Bhaskar-IAA debates as an important step in that direction.”

     

    The IAA Debates hosted so far have been in Mumbai, Goa, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. The Debates have featured senior advertising, media and marketing professionals such as Prasoon Joshi, Vikram Sakhuja, Lloyd Mathias, Josy Paul, Pratap Bose, Deepika Warrier, Anupriya Acharya, Arun Anant, Arunabh Das Sharma, Partha Sinha, Monica Tata, Vikram Chandra, Punitha Arumugam, Mahesh Murthy, Virginia Sharma, Ashok Lalla and Zerin Rahman, speaking for and against the motion.

     

    Delegates (including media) wishing to attend the IAA Debates on November 28, need to pre-register at execseciaa@gmail. Or call: +91 22 2874566 (Extn 162). Please send in your name, designation and organisation represented. A limited number of seats are available and you will be intimated by the IAA India Chapter.

     

  • Aap Ki Adalat @ 21, India TV announces a celebration like never before

    Aap Ki Adalat @ 21, India TV announces a celebration like never before

    MUMBAI: From the power corridors of Delhi to the glamorous Mumbai, there is a most definite flutter over the news of a mega event being hosted by India TV to celebrate the 21 glorious years India’s longest running Television show Aap Ki Adalat with Rajat Sharma.
     
    To commemorate the legendary milestone for the show, a cult in its own, India TV is organizing a never before and dazzling event on 2nd December. Country’s topmost leaders including the President & the Prime Minister, most celebrated Bollywood Stars including the three Khans, most celebrated Sports Icons including top Cricketers, Country’s top Business leaders, top Spiritual Gurus and Country’s Apex Bureaucrats & Administrators for the first time come together under one roof.
     
    In the Indian electronic media industry, the names Rajat Sharma and Aap Ki Adalat have been synonymous since 1993, when the first show was telecast. The show in its lifetime has broken all possible records in the history of Indian news television, and still continues to dominate the rating charts.
     
    Ritu Dhawan, MD & CEO, India TV said, “Words would be redundant if we try to sum-up the glorious journey of Aap Ki Adalat, equally redundant would be an attempt to word the glory of the celebration plan.” “I am sure that every bit will be loved by both who will be present for the ceremony & those who will get to watch this on their TV sets.” She added.
     
    In the last two decades, this top show that has enviably featured almost all top names of their times till date. During the celebration most of the personalities who featured in Aap Ki Adalat in its journey are expected to grace this mega event, making it the biggest & brightest such gathering of contemporary times.
     
    India’s Premier GEC Star Plus has also decided to be part of the celebrations and the event will be simulcast on both the channels – India TV and Star Plus on a 7th December at 10 PM.  Cineyug, one of India’s premier event management companies will be managing the evening.

     

  • #fame & CAA Kwan partner to build digital video communities for celebs

    #fame & CAA Kwan partner to build digital video communities for celebs

    MUMBAI: #fame, India’s premier talent led digital entertainment network and CAA Kwan, the country’s leading celebrity management firm have announced a pioneering strategic partnership in the digital entertainment space.

    Through this alliance, #fame and CAA Kwan will help some of India’s top celebrity talent to engage strongly with their fan base by co-creating and promoting digital video content and communities around them. This will take the form of exclusive digital video channels and shows on the #fame network, which will give fans and audiences unique access and insight into the persona of some of the nation’s most loved celebrities including award-winning actors, music maestros, top models and sport stars.

    Speaking on this partnership, Vijay Subramaniam, PARTNER, CAA Kwan said, “Iconic entertainers and celebrities share a common trait, that of having an engaged and active fan community around their brand. In this social age, where digital is revolutionalising everything about entertainment, building a video community is key for our celebrity talent to connect deeply with fans. We’re very excited to partner with #fame and look forward to building a great offering together using our respective strengths.”

    Adding further, Puneet Johar, MD, TO THE NEW Ventures, commented, “As smartphones and web access becomes more mainstream, mobile video will increasingly be the currency of consumer Internet. CAA Kwan shares our vision on digital and complements our talent focus and this partnership will help celebrities benefit in such a fast evolving landscape.” TO THE NEW Ventures is the parent company of #fame.

    Commenting on this, Saket Saurabh, CEO, #fame said, “Entertainment is getting re-defined and disrupted by digital video. The kind of content and engagement that can be served to audiences on it is greatly unaddressed by other media. And this is where India’s top celebrities can create meaningful content and communities, which genuinely reflect their passion and personality as entertainers and icons. We are very excited to lead this shift.”

    #fame has emerged as one of the fastest growing digital entertainment networks in the country within a few months of launch. Catering to mobile millenials through an integrated ‘talent-first’ strategy, #fame is building a pan-Asian digital video network that will straddle over 5,000 channels and 50,000 content creators over the next 3 years. #fame strategically focuses on emerging and established talent to build digital properties, channels and communities around them. #fame recently announced its premium fashion property ‘School of Style’ – a showcase of top fashionistas with Karan Johar as judge. #fame has also brought on board renowned music composer Pritam to spearhead ‘Websinger’, its music initiative which will seek out promising young singing talent. Apart from several emerging talent, other celebrities that have signed up with #fame include TV star Maria Goretti, child comic star Saloni, top model, actress and fashion icon Anusha Dandekar, celebrity chef Ajay Chopra, singing sensation Shibani Kashyap. #fame also has channels with fitness icon and model Milind Soman and renowned sports commentator Harsha Bhogle.  #fame is available across several digital and social platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Google+, Twitter, WeChat, DailyMotion and others.

    CAA KWAN is India’s leading entertainment entity creating unique opportunities for clients in the areas of commercial endorsements, live appearances and performances, motion pictures and television (including packaging and sales), music, sports consulting, licensing and merchandising and business development, among others. Some of the key clients CAA KWAN represents include Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Farhan Akhtar, Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Shraddha Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Pritam, Terence Lewis, Boman Irani, Zoya Akhtar, Kabir Khan among others.

  • Support the Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan with the NDTV-Dettol CLEANATHON

    Support the Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan with the NDTV-Dettol CLEANATHON

    MUMBAI: Taking the Prime Minister ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ forward, NDTV-Dettol invites NGOs, RWAs & citizens from across the country to join hands for the Banega Swachh India campaign.

     

     As a part of the campaign, NDTV will be hosting a 12-hours CLEANATHON with the campaign ambassador Amitabh Bachchan on December 14 that aims to spread awareness and to raise funds in support of the cause.  The 12-hour show will be broadcast LIVE across the NDTV Network and will showcase the impact of the various initiatives undertaken as part of the campaign.

     

    To be a part of the CLEANATHON, NDTV and Dettol are inviting NGO’s, RWA’s and people to share their ideas and initiatives for a cleaner India by registering their entries on cleanindia@ndtv.com latest by December 1, 2014.

     

    RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser) has partnered with NDTV and Facebook to launch “Dettol – Banega Swachh India” – a 5 year ambitious programme to address the rising need of hygiene and sanitation in India. The campaign aims at creating awareness about the importance of hygiene and sanitation. It will also work with NGO partners to support infrastructure for construction and maintenance of toilets. RB India has committed to spend a sum of Rs.100 crores towards this programme over the next 5 years.

  • Bausch & Lomb Forays into India’s Thriving $230 Million Aesthetics Market

    Bausch & Lomb Forays into India’s Thriving $230 Million Aesthetics Market

    Mumbai: Contact lens major, Bausch & Lomb has entered into India’s booming aesthetic market with launch of leading U.S. brands like ‘Thermage’ & ‘Fraxel’. The move comes in to address the burgeoning $230 million Aesthetics market. According to rough industry data, India performs 1.1 million cosmetic procedures every year.

     

    Bausch & Lomb intends to cater to India’s HNI’s (high net worth individual) segment who are looking & demanding for world-class aesthetic treatments. It will come up with wide range of invasive & non-invasive aesthetic treatments into the anti-ageing, skin tightening, body-contouring and skin enhancement segment. Brands like Thermage, Fraxel and Clear+Brilliant being launched now. Other brands like Liposonix, Vaserlipo, Vasershape and Isolaz will be launched at market appropriate time.

    These brands are targeted at top Indian cosmetologists including dermatologists and leading chains of skin care clinics who will further offer the treatment to end-consumer. Currently in India, such  aesthetic procedures from a leading cosmetologist in metros, may cost anywhere between $300-$1300 per treatment.

     

    The company intends to achieve a 10% market share in next 2-3 years, especially in the non-invasive segment, said Mr. Sanjay Bhutani, Managing Director, India & SAARC at Bausch & Lomb India.

     

    Talking about the Vision for Bausch & Lomb aesthetics business, Mr. Bhutani said, “With over 7,000 customers worldwide who have been using our brands, our products have already been used for over 2 million treatments across 100 countries. Our devices are a combination of science, substance & style. Now, beauty conscious Indian consumers will also have access to best-in-class aesthetic treatment.”

     

    Bausch & Lomb India owns more than 60 % market share in lens category and around 90% market share in lens care category, also offers the most comprehensive portfolio in IOL’s, Phaco machines and other eye health products.