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  • Puthiya Thalaimurai organises six-town career guidance tour across Tamil Nadu Hundreds of Small town students to benefit from the Event

    Puthiya Thalaimurai organises six-town career guidance tour across Tamil Nadu Hundreds of Small town students to benefit from the Event

    MUMBAI: Puthiya Thalaimurai, the leading Tamil news channel, is organising a six-town tour across Tamil Nadu wherein their team of experts would be to offering career guidance to higher secondary students.

    With a rich legacy of organising socially relevant events like Tamizhan Awards, Young Scientist, students quiz, etc., this event named Kalvi Kadalin Kalangarai Vilakkam (KKKV) offers more than just counselling and information.

    At each town event will have stalls of colleges where students can interact face to face with leading universities. Q&A sessions and conferencing is also be part of the event. Student will get guidance on what subjects to choose from after higher secondary school, where to apply, which colleges offer the subjects of their choice etc.

    The beneficiaries of this event will be students who have finished their HSC +2, Students who are entering their HSC +2, Diploma & degree holders.

    Entry to the fair is free. The schedule for this six-town event is:

    Kumbakonam: May 8, 9, 10. Salem: May 17, 18, 19 . Dindigul: May 17, 18, 19. Chengalpet: May 23, 24, 25. Tirunelveli: May 24, 25, 26. Villupuram: May 31, June 1, 2 Shyam Kumar, the CEO of New Gen Media said , “Puthiya Thalaimurai is not just about news, it is an organisation that reaches out to people, helping them fulfil their aspirations, giving them a voice, harnessing their hidden potential. A bright and prosperous society is the result of what we do today. If PT can be a catalyst in bringing change and progress, then its role will be fully justified. I am sure this event will help students find their vocation and calling in life.”

    “Puthiya Thalaimurai channel is not about news alone. It believes in catering to the people and serving them, and guide students in their choices regarding education. We want to function as a lighthouse”, he added.

  • Market leader MSLGROUP invests further to strengthen its India leadership position in social and digital communication

    Market leader MSLGROUP invests further to strengthen its India leadership position in social and digital communication

    MUMBAI :MSLGROUP India, Publicis Groupe’s flagship strategic communications and engagement company and the largest public relations and social media network in India, today announced the launch of its global digital and social practice in the country, Social Hive.

    Alongside Social Hive, MSLGROUP has also launched a new proprietary and social tool: the Social Hive Index, which can benchmark a company’s social engagement and compare it to its peers.

    The Social Hive team in India is led by Senior Vice-President Parveez Modak and Vice-President Narendra Nag. The team comprises of more than 40 consultants in Mumbai and Delhi who manage 5 million people across communities.

    Social Hive’s strategic storytelling approach helps brands create stronger connections and relationships with the consumer.

    MSLGROUP India’s social and digital communications is the leading practice of its kind, advising clients such as Sony, Monsanto, Volkswagen, KPMG, Singapore Tourism Board, Australian High Commission (OzFest), Whirlpool and eBay. The network has also won several international awards which showcase world class, outstanding performance in digital and social media, such as the International Business Awards (Bronze, Social Media Focused Campaign 2012, Sony Mobile) and the Bees Awards (Winner, Best Social CRM 2012, eBay India).

    Jaideep Shergill, CEO, MSLGROUP India, said: “While MSLGROUP India has been a leader in digital and social engagement for years, the launch of Social Hive means that we are taking the practice to a new level, with even tighter connections across the globe. Digital and social capabilities are central parts of idea -based and fully-integrated client communications solutions. Our top talent at Social Hive makes us well positioned to continue to create award-winning work for our clients across all platforms”.

    Through an integrated digital approach, MSLGROUP Social Hive has seven service offerings:

    · Research and insights: Social listening and monitoring through the use of specialised tools, category analysis and regular reporting, social analytics and insights
    · Social media marketing: Influencer marketing, contests and activations, stakeholder outreach programmes

    · Content creation: Branded content, conversation calendars, community engagement

    · Digital design and build: Facebook apps, mobile apps, social application programming interfaces, websites, microsites, banner ads

    · Media planning and buying: Target-oriented digital media plans for specific audiences, buying media and release of ads, monitoring performance of ads, Facebook ads, portal ads

    · Social business: Social customer relationship management, social commerce, social enterprise
    · Proprietary platforms: People’s Lab, an MSLGROUP proprietary platform for crowdsourcing, 

    analytics and insights; and Social Hive Index, a proprietary social influence measurement tool

    Glenn Osaki, MSLGROUP Asia president,added: “In this fast moving industry, keeping up is not enough. We have to lead. This large investment in Social Hive might be surprising given that we are already an industry leader in the digital and social space in India. But if we want to continue to attract the best talent and create the best campaigns for our clients, we have to constantly innovate and invest. Our expanding content creation capabilities, tools and insights will drive our digital and social leadership into the future.”

    To learn more about Social Hive, please visit www.india.mslgroup.com/socialhive

  • Golden era of music comes alive in all its glory on 92.7 Big FM’s new show ‘Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor’

    Golden era of music comes alive in all its glory on 92.7 Big FM’s new show ‘Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor’

    MUMBAI, June 19, 2013: From foot tapping dance numbers and lyrical love songs to soulful melodies and the finest classical music, the Indian Film industry has given audiences a chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful and critically acclaimed music in over 100 years of existence. And, starting Monday 24th June, 2013, 92.7 BIG FM Mumbai will provide listeners with the opportunity to relive the Golden Era of Indian Cinema with its brand-new show ‘Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor’, every Monday to Friday between 10am and 12noon. The show was launched in style as yesteryear’s most revered personalities like actors Asha Parekh, Vidya Sinha and Dheeraj Kumar, music directors Anand-ji and Pyarelal-ji, singer Anwar and lyricist Sameer representing his legendary father Anjaan Sahab, joined actor Annu Kapoor and 92.7 BIG FM’s RJ Anirudh to relive the memories of some of their most celebrated blockbusters. 

    Covering the period between 1955 and 1985, ‘Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor’ is a one-of-its-kind radio show that will give 92.7 BIG FM listeners a chance to experience the joys of listening to evergreen songs that have entertained audiences in days gone by. Hosted by the affable Annu Kapoor, ‘Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor’ will enable listeners to relive the golden era year-by-year while taking them on an exhilarating journey where the actor will narrate behind-the-scene incidents, interesting facts and trivia about the movies and play the top 12 songs of a particular year.

    While songs from the era are etched in our minds, the stories behind these glorious melodies are relatively unknown. ‘Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor’ promises to make your morning drive to work an immensely pleasurable time with evergreen songs and the stories around their making. The romantic, melodious, lyrically charming, meticulously orchestrated and harmoniously sung songs of the golden-era are a treat to the senses and epitomize Hindi film music’s finest period.

    Speaking about radio debut, Annu Kapoor said, “In this new medium of radio, I would like to share my experience with my audience through the tremendous heritage of melodious music from 1955-1985 and untold stories and trivia which I have learnt while working with and interacting with great directors and producers throughout my career of 31 years in the city. This is what I offer to my audience, a pure source of entertainment; and I hope my listeners will appreciate this program, untold stories and melodious music of the Golden Era and I will try my best to entertain everyone.”

    Ashwin Padmanabhan, Business Head, 92.7 BIG FM said, “Hindi songs from the Golden Era of Indian Cinema are timeless musical pieces that hold a special place in the hearts of everyone regardless of their age. Suhaana Safar with Annu Kapoor is our endeavour to present listeners with the perfect aural entertainment experience that takes them on an incredible journey of these evergreen songs peppered with the stories that make them special. Annu Kapoor’s credibility and knowledge of the retro period makes him our most preferred host. The unique content mix provides for multiple opportunities to engage listeners and marketers alike.”

    To ensure maximized reach, the show will be promoted through a multi-media marketing campaign across radio, television, outdoor, on ground and social media.

  • Record Number of New Exhibitors Join BroadcastAsia2013

    Record Number of New Exhibitors Join BroadcastAsia2013

    SINGAPORE – Come 18 – 21 June this year, BroadcastAsia, Asia’s largest integrated trade show for the Film and TV industries will return with an impressive international line-up of exhibitors yet. The show has attracted more than 80 new exhibitors, in addition to repeat participation from top-notch companies from the industry, making up a total of more than 700 exhibitors from 45 countries and regions. The new exhibitors are Autodesk, Ericsson, Hybrid, Ikegami, Jebsen & Co, Orad, PCCW, RGB Networks, Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Tsushinki, Yamaha Music (Asia) and more.

     

    “Asia-Pacific has always been an important market for us – and increasingly so as the region grows rapidly. We believe that participating in BroadcastAsia is one effective way to establish our interest and presence in this region. Through the show, we can keep in touch with and meet our customers, showcase our latest technology, discuss business deals, and take the opportunity to meet potential customers,” says Mr. Sam Shimura, Manager, Overseas Sales Department, Sales and Business Development Division of Ikegami – a new exhibitor at BroadcastAsia2013.

     

    Congregation of top-notch industry leaders

     

    BroadcastAsia exhibitors have shown confidence in the event, and their repeated participation through the years is strong testament. Industry players across the acquisition, management and delivery channels will congregate at the show, and visitors can look forward to latest offerings from leading companies such as the likes of Avid, Axon, Blackmagic Design, Canon, Dayang, Envivo, Evertz, EVS, GoPro, GrassValley, Harmonic, Harris, Hitachi, Miranda, Pace, Panasonic, Playbox Technology, Quantel, Sennheiser, Snell, Sony, Thomson, Toshiba, Wasp3D and more.

     

    “We are encouraged by the support of our exhibitors. This is a testament to the relevance and importance of the show. BroadcastAsia evolves and improves over the years to stay ahead of the ever-changing media landscape and to offer the industry an all-encompassing sourcing and networking platform.” says Mr. Calvin Koh, Assistant Project Director for BroadcastAsia2013 from show organiser, Singapore Exhibition Services.

     

    Keeping Ahead of Industry Development

     

    With the growing business adoption of Internet and multimedia devices, and the increasing number of media content now made available on various digital platforms, media organisations have taken action and have since benefited by migrating towards a diversified multi-platform approach to producing and distributing content.

     

    Broadcasters have exposure to a multitude of opportunities today, a result of increasing expectations from end-users for the management of big data and premium services such as IP-based video-on-demand, live streaming and HD broadcast – all of which are changing the way media content and data are delivered. BroadcastAsia recognises this industry shift and in 2013 will see a strong focus on the business and technological aspects of multi-platform broadcasting at both the exhibition and conferences.

     

    The four-day event will also spotlight the hottest array of technologies currently available in global marketplace, and address important industry trends and vital challenges that are related to OTT Opportunities in Asia, Multi-Platform Streaming, Next-Gen Innovation and Technology in TV, File-Based Workflow, Pay-TV, DVB-T2, Broadcast Infrastructure and Transmission Quality, Animation, Editing & Colour correction, Motion / Film production, Production / Post Production Software and more.

     

    Dedicated technology zones

     

    The highly anticipated Cinematography/Film/Production Zone is slated to expand with the latest motion picture tools and software as Asia’s film industry embarks on a promising growth spurt. To complete the entire broadcasting and film ecosystem, ProfessionalAudioTechnology2013 will see professional audio companies showcasing the latest audio products and services for the broadcasting and film ecosystem, including Audio Editing, Audio Effects, Audio Production, Music and Sound Libraries, Digital Radio to Radio and more.

     

    Asia’s most established conference for the film and TV industries

     

    BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference, Asia’s most established conference for the film and TV industries, returns with 120 speakers from 31 countries and regions, its largest ever speaker line-up. More than a hundred case studies will be presented.

     

    Over The Top (OTT) technology and business models will dominate this year’s conference programme. Industry leaders from across the globe will share vital insights on where the opportunities lie in harnessing OTT for their business, and divulge valuable tips from its widespread adoption in the broadcast industry.

     

    The conference will also see an interesting set of keynote addresses, case studies, panel discussions and workshops and will feature five new tracks and four new sessions – Country Focus, Regulators Panel, CIO/CTO Panel and Captains of Industry Dialogue.

     

    New topics and interactive dialogues for discerning content producers

     

    The way content is now delivered has rapidly advanced in leaps and bounds. Demand from viewers for better content on multiple platforms has prompted many producers in Asia to seek ways to produce good and right content that has global appeal. With the massive amount of content out there, good quality content has become essential in order to stand out among the competition, as well as pull in and retain viewers’ attention.

     

    Back for its fourth edition, the highly anticipated Creative Content Production Conference will run from 19 – 20 June 2013 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Themed “Producing and Distributing Successful Content in Asia”, the two-day conference will address the challenge of producing appealing and high-quality content for global audiences through a series of new topics and speakers including a ‘Producers Dialogue’ that was developed to serve as an additional avenue for participants to address and anticipate the upcoming trends and demands of the industry.

     

    For show updates on BroadcastAsia2013, CommunicAsia2013 and EnterpriseIT2013 please visit the following channels:

    – Official BroadcastAsia2013, CommunicAsia2013, EnterpriseIT2013 websites

    – Twitter: @BroadcastAsia and @CommunicAsia

    – Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/BroadcastAsia/163768382664 and

    http://www.facebook.com/CommunicAsia

    LinkedIn: BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia

  • NDTV Good Times brings Yogasutra DVDs in collaboration with Saregama

    NDTV Good Times brings Yogasutra DVDs in collaboration with Saregama

    MUMBAI: Did you know that any movement, even blinking your eyes, requires the coordinated activity of several different muscles? NDTV Good Times’ first health and fitness show – Yogasutra is now available in a DVD format, to reveal many more secrets of the ancient discipline of yoga. Launched in collaboration with Saregama, one of the biggest Indian music companies in the country, the DVD is designed as a visual treat so that the discipline sits easy on the eyes and works as the perfect inspiration to better health.

    Yogasutra showcases the art and science of yoga in all its beauty and strength and introduces its nuances, up close and personal. The DVD features short episodes of different practices pertaining to specific needs of the body, helping you align your physical, mental, and spiritual senses in perfect harmony.

    The series is presented by Samara Chopra, a student, practitioner and teacher of yoga who has been practicing the art since the tender age of 13. Samara firmly believes that yoga is a part of basic human existance, a way of being and a journey to discover your true self.

    Talking about the concept and thought behind launching the DVD Smeeta Chakrabarti, Chief Executive Officer, NDTV Lifestyle said, “As the pioneer in our domain, our endeavour is to constantly innovate and connect with our audiences. We recently launched our first show merchandise – Highway on My Plate Diary and now we are collaborating with Saregama to launch the Yogasutra DVD, an extension to the brand’s philosophy of living the good times.”

    Talking about the initiative, Atul Seth, VP –Development (International & New Business ), NDTV Lifestyle Limited said, “In its five years of existence, NDTV Good Times has acquired a large fan following. With the launch of this DVD, we aim to extend our brand beyond the show and reach a larger section of our target audience. Considering the show is about Yoga we have used the visual media [ DVDs ] so that the viewers can follow the exercise and do them when they feel like. The initial pack has the first 3 episodes and we shall be releasing more additions as we move along.”

    Talking about the show DVD and collaboration with NDTV Good Times, Mr. Adarsh Gupta. Sr. V.P – Music, Saregama said,“We are proud to be associated with India’s premier lifestyle channel for their pathbreaking programing initiative with Yogasutra. Besides being an extremely effective work out Yogasutra was one of the most beautifully presented and esthetically packaged TV show in the history of Indian TV Programing. We believe this DVD will find a place as a permanent seller in Saregama’s vast catalogue.”

    Priced at Rs.299/-, the Yogasutra DVD is now available at all leading music stores across metros.

    Adopt yoga as an extension to your lifestyle, a pursuit to self-discovery, wisdom and freedom of spirit; open your world to a novel experience of a healthy body, clear mind and tranquil spirit with the Yogasutra DVD.

  • DDB Mudra Mumbai and Adventure 18 urge Corporate India to step Outdoors

    DDB Mudra Mumbai and Adventure 18 urge Corporate India to step Outdoors

    MUMBAI: Corporate India is overworked and exhausted. While the rest of the world works 50 to 60 hours a week, corporate India clocks in 80 hours. Their lives revolve around their desks, and their time away from work is the time they spend playing solitaire or browsing the internet.

    DDB Mudra Mumbai and Adventure 18 saw this as an opportunity to urge corporate India to get away from their dreary workstations and step out and have an adventure. Apart from this, the other challenge faced by the team was execute the campaign in a cost-effective way.

    The team used a surprisingly overlooked, yet effective medium of communication – Window Washers, to do the job.

    Window Washers, dressed up in adventure gear, were sent down office buildings located across the city of Mumbai. In a sight worth a watch, mountaineers, rock climbers and para gliders descended on to buildings across the city.

    The result was overwhelming. There were a few who were scared, some were amused, but everyone took note of the men in adventure gear. And when the window washers had the attention of the office they revealed their message: “Don’t you wish you were outdoors?” The message continued to give the website address of Adventure 18.

    Speaking on this activity, Louella Rebello, Executive Creative Director, DDB Mudra Mumbai, said, “Sometimes you are at work, you look out of the window and wish you could be in the great outdoors instead. We decided to actually put a guy out there telling you to do just that. Adventure 18 was a great partner in making this happen.'”

    Adding to this, Mohit Oberoi, Owner, Adventure 18, said, “It’s a great concept. More importantly, it’s brought attention to what we do and stand for as a company. That is to give people an unforgettable experience of the outdoors”

  • Konica Minolta Leaves a Mark in Pamex 2013

    Konica Minolta Leaves a Mark in Pamex 2013

    MUMBAI: Konica Minolta Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., a leader in digital printing, recently participated in Pamex 2013- the 9th International Exhibition on Printing and Allied Machinery in Greater Noida’s India Expo Centre and Mart from 14th-17th November 2013.

    Driven by the desire to provide their customers with viable printing solutions, cutting edge technology, eco-friendly production techniques and systems, Konica Minolta Business Solutions showcased their products in a big way and defined their niche as the leading manufacturer of futuristic printing products.

    Organised in association with their partners- Monotech Systems Ltd, Technova Imaging Systems, HCL Infosystem Ltd. and KMI Business Technologies Pvt Ltd, the printing firm displayed their state of the art production printing systems inclusive of bizhub PRESS C8000, bizhub PRESS C6000, bizhub PRESS C70 hc and bizhub PRESS 1052.

    Pamex 2013, organised by All India Federation of Master Printers in conjunction with TAFCON, is the premier international exhibition for printing and allied machinery in Asia. The event showcased the cutting edge technologies offered by the leading solution providers from all categories ranging from pre-printing to post-printing and everything in between. It provided an outstanding opportunity to the exhibitors to understand the on-going trends in the printing world and interact with all the technology providers and buyers present during the mega event.

    While the event proved to be an overall success, Konica Minolta managed to earn some extra mileage by interacting with focussed customers and creating extensive brand coverage leading to the initiation of certain plans currently in the pipeline. Besides this, Mr. HisatadaYokomizo- delegate of Konica Minolta Inc., Japan, also visited the eventinteracted with customers to understand Indian customer needs and expectations.

    Speaking on this occasion, Mr Tadhahiko Sumitani, MD Konica Minolta Business Solutions Pvt Ltd. stated, “We are extremely glad to have participated in Pamex 2013, the mega event for printing in Asia. Konica Minolta has always strived to come out with superior quality products after evaluating varying needs of customers. We believe in innovation and change with evolving technology. The demonstration of our products during the exhibition not only helped us get visibility amongst our consumers and partners, but the positive feedback acquired by our management during the display has further bolstered our plans to keep working hard for all the coming years. We think this event has also given us an insight into the current scenario of the printing industry which will help us strategise our plan of action for future.”

    Mr V. Balakrishnan, Executive General Manager- Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. commented, “The specificity of this event to deal exclusively with the who’s who of the printing industry helps the companies to articulate their value proposition to the stakeholders. We were able to support our partners in positioning & promoting Konica Minolta solutions to the visitors. We believe this exhibition allow us to spread awareness regarding our best printing products and excellent after sale services. We thank to our customers for making us the No. 1 supplier of digital printing solutions and look forward to serving them in the future too.”

  • ZyXEL introduces advanced set-top box

    ZyXEL introduces advanced set-top box

    MUMBAI: ZyXEL Communications has introduced a high performance set-top box device with advanced video service capabilities.

    The company‘s newest set-top box mode, STB-2101H, is built with SoC (system-on-chip) architecture. It supports SVG (scalable vector graphics), a revolutionary technique that enables faster download time and zero distortion, which translates into optimal performance of picture scaling or zooming on displays.
      
    The STB-2101H also enjoys several other functions like multimedia content sharing when connected with a USB dongle or external hard disk. 
     
    Home users can enjoy stored audio and video content any time at their convenience. The set-top box is easy to install even for subscribers. Its field-upgradeable software platform is also handy for future technology, the company said.
     
     

  • Research cites Akamai as a leader in rich media content delivery

    Bangalore, India – June 14, 2006 – Akamai Technologies, Inc., the leading global service provider for accelerating content and business processes online, announced today its position as a strong leader in rich media content delivery as evaluated by Forrester Research. Akamai was among six companies that Forrester invited to participate in its June 9th Forrester WaveTM analysis entitled Rich Media Content Delivery, Q2 2006, by Brian Haven (available for Forrester subscribers at www.forrester.com). Akamai leads in Forrester’s services evaluation, and is the only reviewed company listed as a leader.

    Forrester’s analysis states, “Akamai leads with experience” referring to the Company’s “impressive client base in terms of size and stature.”

     

    “Its unmatched global network, media and entertainment expertise and financial resources make it the clear Leader in rich media delivery,” continues the report.

     

    Forrester’s evaluation criteria included measuring each company participating in the analysis based on 70 individual metrics within three high-level categories: current offerings, strategy and market presence. Akamai led in all three high-level categories.

     

    In addition, the Forrester Wave analysis also recognized Akamai with top marks (5.0 out of 5.0) in the following sub-categories: network presence and service (related to current offering), and revenue, services, and employees (related to market presence).

     

    “The continued adoption of broadband and the increased consumer demand for rich online content is helping to fuel Akamai’s success,” said Robert Hughes, executive vice president, Global Sales, Services and Marketing, Akamai. “We’re very pleased to be recognized by Forrester as a leader in this booming market. Akamai is enabling many of the largest online companies to monetize, deliver, control and analyze their media assets, while providing a dramatically better digital media experience for their audiences anywhere in the world.”

  • Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, the Best Loved Musical of All Time to Air on Disney Channel

    Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, the Best Loved Musical of All Time to Air on Disney Channel

    Mumbai, June 21, 2006: Oscar Nominee for Best Music Score and winner of numerous awards, Snow White and Seven Dwarfs (1937) will air on Disney Channel on Saturday, June 25th, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. This is the first ever full-length animated feature in color and with sound, which is also one of Disney’s greatest films, and a pioneering classic tale in film history.

     

    The most revered of all Disney films, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is alive with fairy tale magic, heart pounding suspense and rousing adventure. Once Snow White’s vain stepmother, the wicked Queen, consults her Magic Mirror to learn that her stepdaughter’s beauty surpasses her own, the lovely young girl must flee into the forest.

    There she meets seven lovable dwarfs: Dopey, Sleepy, Sneezy, Bashful, Happy, Doc and the rough edged, Grumpy. Despite their devotion, the dwarfs cannot save Snow White from the Queen’s evil spell – the spell that can only be broken by Love’s First Kiss!

     

    Will the evil Queen succeed in getting rid of her stepdaughter in her quest for the title “fairest of them all”? Find out on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on June 25th at 6:00 p.m. on Disney Channel.

     

    About Disney Channel:

    Disney Channel offers an unparalleled blend of quality Disney entertainment and distinctive, originally produced programs that kids love and families trust and enjoy. This includes Disney’s movies and series, sitcoms, family dramas and live action adventure stories. The channel’s multi-genre programming is designed to meet hitherto under-served needs of India’s preschool, kids and family audiences, by addressing specific entertainment genre gaps.