Category: Occasions

  • Spoken Fest attracts Indian and global brands to harness storytelling and content marketing

    Spoken Fest attracts Indian and global brands to harness storytelling and content marketing

    Mumbai: Kommune India to unveil the grandeur of SpokenFest’24, slated for the 3, 4 February at JIO World Garden BKC, Mumbai. This festival is a celebration of words, weaving together various forms such as stories, music, poetry, Shayari, comedy, and art installations, creating an inclusive space for fans of all kinds. This year’s extravaganza is fueled by the dynamic partnership of leading real estate giant Arkade House, the title sponsor, and global beauty powerhouse, L’Oreal Paris.

    In a symphony of words, music, and dazzling experiences, SpokenFest’24 guarantees an immersive journey for all. As the title sponsor, Arkade House’s three decade legacy in Mumbai’s real estate is set to unveil the ‘Arkade House’ area – a vibrant space pulsating with activities that echo Arkade’s family-first philosophy. From personalised name plate crafting to a community wall envisioning dream homes, instant photo ops, and exclusive fan meet-ups with celebrities like Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Slow Cheetah, Abish Mathew, Ahsaas Channa, and Sriti Jha, Arkade House promises an extravaganza for all ages. The Kid’s Corner hosts the ‘Budding Stars’ competition, aligning with Arkade’s commitment to community building and the family-first ethos. Additionally, Arkade is offering the family-first ticket providing a cost-effective option for a family of four to enjoy the festival experience together.

    Alongside, L’Oreal Paris, the epitome of global beauty, is partnering with SpokenFest’24 to support words, voices, and stories because “we’re all worth it!” L’Oreal Paris aims to infuse glamour with experiences like a conversation with Mallika Dua and Chitrangda Singh celebrating choices and empowerment, a storytelling performance by Mithila Palkar, and the ‘Get Ready with L’Oreal’ zone offering festival-goers glamorous makeovers.

    Furthermore, SpokenFest’24 takes immense pride in its collaboration with a major lineup of sponsors, each deeply committed to the profound impact of words, voices, and stories. These partners play pivotal roles in enhancing the festival experience.

    DBS Bank takes the stage as the sustainability Partner, aligning with SpokenFest’s commitment to environmental consciousness. Fratelli Wines joins in as the celebration partner, adding a touch of festivity to the event. Black & White contributes to the vibrant atmosphere as the festivity partner, creating an ambience of shared joy and openness. Bira steps in as the merchandise partner, bringing a unique flair to the festival’s merchandise offerings. Nandan Coffee, the coffee partner, ensures attendees stay energised and engaged throughout the event. Paytm Insider seamlessly manages the ticketing experience as the dedicated ticketing partner. Together, these sponsors not only add significant value to the festival but also exemplify a shared belief in the transformative power of storytelling and collective experiences.

    Sharing its enthusiasm Arkade Developers states, “In joining hands with SpokenFest’24, Arkade proudly embraces a celebration of storytelling, poetry, music, and comedy. At Arkade, we’re more than builders; we’re creators of feel-good spaces for families. And Spoken Fest is not just an event; it’s a platform for shared experiences, echoing the values we hold dear at Arkade. This sponsorship aligns seamlessly with our ethos, and we’re thrilled to introduce the ‘Arkade House’ at Spoken Fest – a dedicated space resonating with our family-first philosophy. Through engaging activities like name plate making and a message wall we aim to foster the spirit of community. Together, let’s build memories, laughter, and a sense of home for all ages.”

    Grateful for sponsors contributing to the festival’s magic, Kommune co founder Ankur Tewari expresses, “Spoken is a melting pot of people, who get together, as a family, to celebrate each other’s stories. The purpose is to build a safe space for people, to come and share their life experiences through poems, stories and songs. Every verse, plot, and note of their narration is hand-crafted to make everyone feel the togetherness. Arkade fits the spoken philosophy like a glove. With Arkade’s commitment to building spaces for families, there couldn’t be a better match for the title sponsor. L’Oréal’s support as our powered-by sponsor helps us support the storytellers who are bringing forward their experiences that enabled them to feel worth it and empowered them to move ahead in life. I’m looking forward to experiencing two wonderful days with our partners who are helping us in connecting hearts.”

    With over 75 artists set to grace the stage over two enriching days, SpokenFest’24 promises to be a treat for the ears and a soothing balm for the soul. Join them at Jio Garden BKC Mumbai on the 3,4 February for an extraordinary celebration of words, voices, and stories where every word, every note, and every story will find its perfect rhythm.

     

  • Pidilite Ventures hosts ‘Building Bonds 2024’, community building event

    Pidilite Ventures hosts ‘Building Bonds 2024’, community building event

    Mumbai: Pidilite Ventures, the venture capital arm of Pidilite Industries launched its community-building event in Bengaluru titled ‘Building Bonds 2024,’ with support from their partners, 100X.VC. The event gathered trailblazers from the venture capital, start up, and corporate realms, all sharing synergies with Pidilite’s core and adjacent businesses.

    The platform featured over thirty industry experts across seven engaging sessions. The event garnered an overwhelming response, with over 300 participants attending the first edition of ‘Building Bonds 2024.’ The event focused on the following key areas that also form Pidilite Ventures’ core investment thesis:

    Home care & maintenance: Businesses that simplify the process of caring for and maintaining people’s most cherished possession-their homes.

    Contractor as a customer: Solutions and services that cater to contractors in the building and interior space.Home improvement & renovation: Products, solutions & services leading to an improved home; be it aesthetics or utility.

    Arts & craft: New-age and differentiated solutions within the arts and crafts space.

    Smart/Green building materials: Innovators involved in revolutionary building material that are both environmentally friendly and intelligent.

    Pidilite Ventures director Sanket Parekh said, “At Pidilite Ventures, our mission is to invest in fast-growing and innovative companies that have synergies with Pidilite’s core and adjacent businesses. The construction and home improvement categories are usually not associated with tech innovation, and with ‘Building Bonds 2024’ we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight the innovators working in this space and bring more attention to their work. We look forward to seeing the next generation of entrepreneurs creating sustainable innovations, and adding value to their growth journeys, through our experience and expertise.”

    100X.VC founder & CFO Yagnesh Sanghrajka said, “100X.VC strongly believes that innovation thrives with collaboration and is focused on discovering category-defining businesses for Pidilite Ventures. ‘Building Bonds 2024’ has set the stage for the road ahead, and we are very excited about the new possibilities. The platform witnessed some of the best minds from across industries engaging in vibrant discussions, uncovering trends, sharing investment-worthy insights, and exploring innovative sectoral opportunities.”

    Visionaries like, Karan Virwani (CEO, WeWork), Anand Lunia (founding partner, IndiaQuotient)| Arindam Paul (founding member & CBO, Atomberg Technologies), Bhavna Suresh (founder & CEO, 10Club), Ramakant Sharma (founder & COO, Livspace), Tanuj Choudhry (founder & COO, HomeLane), Siddharth Pai (founder, 3one4 Capital), Parag Dhol (general partner, Athera Ventures) Srikanth Iyer (founder & CEO, Homelane), Rajkamal Agarwal (head- L&T Innovation Fund) and Sagar Gandhi (head of strategy and business excellence at Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Pvt Ltd), and many more shared valuable insights.

  • Corporate Connections Surat excels with CC KLT 2024

    Corporate Connections Surat excels with CC KLT 2024

    Mumbai: Corporate Connections Surat has announced the successful conclusion of its annual regional event, CC KLT (Know Like Trust) held on 20 January 2024, at Amore Banquets. This year’s event is bigger than ever, showcasing a unique theme, “Transitioning from Traditional to New Age Business.”

    The national director of corporate connections India | Srilanka | Nepal Gaurav VK Singhvi, expressed the event’s objective, emphasising its role as a foundation in the regional business landscape. The event brought together top industry leaders, prominent business tycoons, and big professionals for a transformative networking experience, Idea exchange, collaboration opportunities and Innovation.

    The event commenced with an impactful keynote address by  Luthra Group MD Girish Luthra shared his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. The audience was treated to enlightening panel discussions featuring industry experts: Smit Patel (Greenlab Diamonds), Aliasgar Hajoori (Sosyo Hajoori Beverages Pvt. Ltd.), Nilesh Kanadia (Kanadia Fyr Fyter Pvt. Ltd.), and Krunal Vasoya (Sahajanand Technologies Pvt Ltd.) Moderated by Mukul Goyal (senior chapter director of CC Surat), the discussions provided valuable insights on transitioning from traditional to new-age business strategies.

    The event’s grand finale featured Kamdehnu Ltd founder Satish Kumar Agarwal offering insights into the future of business trends. The event attracted a remarkable turnout, with over 250 elite entrepreneurs gathering to celebrate the community achievements, milestones and the remarkable individuals contributing to the thriving business community.

    Corporate Connections Surat thanks all attendees, speakers, and sponsors for making CC KLT 2024 a resounding success. The event’s success underscores Corporate Connections’ commitment to level up the regional business ecosystem eventually uplifting the economy of Surat City.

  • BookMyShow Live introduces the VerTech stage system to elevate Indian entertainment globally

    BookMyShow Live introduces the VerTech stage system to elevate Indian entertainment globally

    Mumbai: In a landmark move set to transform the live entertainment industry, BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, brings to India a never-seen-before, cutting-edge stage that promises an exemplary production value for an unmatchable consumer experience.

    Acquired from Star Live, global live event infrastructure leader, the VerTech Stage represents a significant engineering milestone and is the world’s first all-steel stage to feature on the Indian live entertainment landscape.

    The VerTech stage (derived from Versatile Technology), marks a departure from traditional aluminium structures, offering unprecedented performance capability, sustainability and resilience. Its galvanised steel composition ensures maximum durability, making it an ideal choice for India’s diverse and largely tropical climate, providing superior weather protection and performance against wind, rain and heat especially for the largest scales of production.

    BookMyShow Live will unveil this market-first mammoth stage at Lollapalooza India 2024, produced and promoted by the platform. Festival attendees will witness this historic moment of the stage unveil at the BUDX main stage of Lollapalooza India 2024 featuring headliner acts including Jonas Brothers and Sting. Brought to India by BookMyShow Live, the VerTech stage came to the shores of Mumbai from the UK in sixteen enormous 40-feet containers. The Mahalaxmi Race Course reverberated with cranes, yellow-hatted mechanics, engineers and technicians, meticulously assembling the stage, piece by piece to now proudly boast, a loading capacity of 50 tonnes, a massive increase from the conventional 15 tonnes that live event stages in India typically have a capacity for.

    A unique selling point of the VerTech stage is its seamless structure, integrating towers mechanically into the substructure and a self-sustaining ecosystem, unlike any other in India. This unified design results in a robust setup capable of withstanding greater wind speeds and ever more complex production demands, including elaborate video technology and screens. Star Live’s VerTech range provides ultimate flexibility for a temporary stage structure with over 100 different configurations executed flawlessly, with the component range also able to deliver class-leading ground support for indoor and outdoor applications.

    It is no secret that India has become a high-potential, high-demand market for live entertainment experiences. BookMyShow’s Best of 2023 – #EntertainmentOnASpree report revealed that Live Entertainment took centre stage with a footfall of 13.5 million entertainment-seeking audiences creating a ‘momentous year’ choosing to step out for live events throughout last year. In its journey to lead the pack for accessible, extravagant and globally acclaimed live entertainment productions and therefore experiences for the country, BookMyShow’s investment across significant areas to build this ecosystem has always been ahead of the curve. India’s leading entertainment destination’s visionary step in investing in the VerTech stage system signals a bright future for the music and live event industry in the country, aligning it with international safety and production standards and unlocking a world of opportunities for artists and fans alike. Internationally renowned and popular artists such as Taylor Swift, Madonna, Adele, The Rolling Stones, Justine Timberlake, Foo Fighters, Sir Elton John and more have performed on the VerTech stage that matched the gigantic production sets and scale requirements for their performances.

    BookMyShow chief of business – live events Owen Roncon said, “The Indian live entertainment industry is at the cusp of a revolution signalled by a strategically woven mix of innovation, evolution and technology upscaling. This is exactly the mantra we’re following at BookMyShow Live to pave the way for curated live entertainment experiences that are unparalleled, unmatched and unmissable. With each experience, our work is focussed towards creating a new benchmark in the industry. Consumers are always at the heart of everything we do at BookMyShow and we are concentrating all our efforts in readying India for artists and performances from across the globe, delivering world-class entertainment on our stage, for our audiences that actively seek quality experiences in their leisure time. Bringing the iconic VerTech stage from Star Live to India furthered these efforts of a world-class platform for world-class artists and has opened up a sea of possible opportunities while elevating the industry standard of technical prowess, production value and sustainability.”  

    “As we mark this milestone with Book My Show, Star Live is proud to be a part of revolutionising India’s music events landscape. This exclusive collaboration not only reflects our commitment to innovation and sustainability but also showcases the immense potential of our global partnerships in enhancing the live entertainment experience” said, Star Live CEO Grahame Muir.

    In alignment with the #LollaForChange initiative, the VerTech stage comprises over 95 per cent reusability of materials from show to show, with sustainability at its core. The ingenious design incorporates custom-designed handling frames and crates for efficient transportation and rapid setup, reflecting Star Live’s commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, opening up a massive pool of opportunities for BookMyShow Live to bring widen its ability to bring bigger A-star international talent requiring a mammoth production set-up, to India. 

  • Art Meets Tech: IPRS unravels the dynamics of AI and creativity at Kala Ghoda Art Festival 2024

    Art Meets Tech: IPRS unravels the dynamics of AI and creativity at Kala Ghoda Art Festival 2024

    Mumbai: The Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS), the forefront organisation in safeguarding the rights of creators and publishers in music is hosting an insightful panel at Kala Ghoda Art Festival 2024 on 28 January at 11 AM. The panel will take place at The Blue Box by Antiquity Natural Mineral Water at YB Chavan Centre. The session promises an insightful discussion on the integration between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and creativity with a distinguished panel of speakers including leading creators and industry experts Shalmali Kholgade – Singer-Songwriter, Raghav Meatle: Singer-Songwriter and founder First.wav; Sherrin Varghese (Band of Boys) – Musician-Actor, Himanshu Bagai – Senior Advocate IP and Copyright. The session will be moderated by Chaitanya Chinchlikar educator in the Film, Media, and Creative Arts industry.

    The session will explore the significant impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Creators and Creativity, shedding light on its rapid integration into the creative industries. Drawing examples of AI applications in music, art, writing, and various creative fields the panel will showcase AI’s growing role and adaptation. The panel will emphasize AI’s potential to enhance the creative process for artists, emphasizing collaboration over replacement. Furthermore, the discussion will address concerns about job displacement and contemplate the ethical implications of integrating AI into the creative process. Deliberations will also extend to the adaptation of copyright laws to accommodate the distinctive features of AI-generated works.

    Speaking about the panel, Singer-songwriter Shalmali Kholgade expressed, “As an artist, I’m thrilled to be part of the upcoming panel discussion at Kala Ghoda Art Festival with IPRS, speaking about the fascinating realm of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on creativity. It’s an exciting opportunity to explore how AI is becoming an integral part of the creative industries, shaping the way we approach music, art, and writing. Looking forward to the engaging session that sparks new ideas and perspectives in the ever-evolving landscape of creativity and also to see the collaborative possibilities between human creativity and technology”.

    Commenting on the topic of the panel,  IPRS CEO Rakesh Nigam said, “This discussion is pivotal for addressing the dynamic landscape of music in the era of AI-generated content, navigating job concerns, and ensuring the protection of creators’ rights through appropriate IP laws. It’s time to delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, examining its impact on creators and their careers. IPRS eagerly hosts this dialogue to explore the synergy between AI and human creativity. We envision a future where technology and human ingenuity collaboratively produce extraordinary results.”

    Attendees can expect an exploration of potential AI innovations and advancements that hold the power to transform the way creators operate, paving the way for a dynamic and innovative future at the intersection of technology and artistic expression. Fostering an interactive and inclusive environment, the session will encourage a lively exchange of questions and insights from the audience. Join IPRS at the Kala Ghoda Art Festival 2024 for an insightful discussion on the evolving relationship between AI and creativity, and the boundless possibilities it presents.

    Event details:  

    Panel Discussion: AI and its impact on Creators and Creativity at the Kala Ghoda Art Festival 2024

    Speakers: Shalmali Kholgade: Singer-Songwriter; Raghav Meatle: Singer-Songwriter; Sherrin Varghese (Band of Boys): Musician-Actor; Himanshu Bagai: Senior Advocate IP and Copyright

    Moderator: Chaitanya Chinchlikar educator in the Film, Media, and Creative Arts industry

    Date: 28 January 2024

    Time: 11 AM IST

    Venue: The Blue Box by Antiquity Natural Mineral Water at YB Chavan Centre

  • IDCA awarded the BRICS-CCI annual recognition awards 2024 for community excellence

    IDCA awarded the BRICS-CCI annual recognition awards 2024 for community excellence

    Mumbai: The BRICs Chamber of Commerce hosted the BRICS-CCI annual Awards 2024 in New Delhi. The awards presented were for excellence, innovation, responsible business practices, community service & commitment to a sustainable future.

    IDCA was conferred the BRICS CCI Community Excellence Award in this glittering ceremony. The award was received by Patron, Reena Jain Malhotra, CEO, Roma Balwani, Committee Member, Jyoti Jain, Secretary, Ajay Kumar, and Indian Deaf Cricket Association.

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani said, “It was an honour for IDCA to be given the prestigious B.A.R.A. award for Community Excellence. It underscores the importance of mainstreaming disability sport and IDCA’s endeavour is to provide a platform for talented hearing-impaired Indian cricketers, both men & women to showcase their prowess in the game of cricket. We recently concluded a successful maiden women’s T 10 tournament which was held in early January 2024 which celebrated & signalled the focus on diversity & inclusion.  ”

    Patron, Reena Jain Malhotra commented, “We are privileged to receive this maiden BRICs BARA award which recognised the effort and hard work of teams across India of young hearing-impaired students who have a passion for cricket. Today, I am delighted to receive this award in recognition of our hearing-impaired President, Sumit Jain & his team’s immense contribution to encourage, transform the lives of many of these specially abled Indian cricketers and give them the opportunity to play in national & international matches and be proud of their achievements.”

    Executive director, co-founder of BRICS-CCI and concept founder B.A.R.A, Dr. Sushi Singh emphasised B.A.R.A’s alignment with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The World is One), embodying a commitment to unleash the power of the expanding BRICS bloc. Under the theme “Invest in our Planet,” the awards presented during the event recognised outstanding achievements in Academia, Business, Community, Media, and policymaking from various BRICS nations.

    KJ Alphons, former union minister of state for tourism and Guest of honour, gave away the awards in the august presence of chief guest, Maharaja Dr. Karan Singh, former member of Rajya Sabha.

  • The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club announces Goafest 2024

    The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club announces Goafest 2024

    Mumbai: The 17 edition of Goafest, the advertising festival in South Asia, is set to captivate the industry from the 29 to the 31 of May 2024 at the Grand Hyatt, Bambolim, Goa. Co-hosted by The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) and The Advertising Club, Goafest 2024 promises to be an exhilarating three-day extravaganza, showcasing the pinnacle of creativity, knowledge, and networking in the advertising, marketing, and media industry.

    Drawing over 2000 industry professionals annually, Goafest has established itself as the definitive festival for the advertising and marketing industry. Anticipating increased participation from advertisers, Goafest 2024 is committed to offering an unparalleled platform for learning, recognition, and celebration.

    The Advertising Agencies Association of India and CEO of GroupM, South Asia president Prasanth Kumar said “Goafest has firmly established itself as the pinnacle of creative celebrations in South Asia, uniting the foremost talents in the creative and marketing realms. Our goal is to offer our industry peers an immersive experience over three days filled with learning, meaningful engagement, interactivity, and curiosity.”

    Havas India group CEO Rana Barua, South East, and North Asia, and President of The Advertising Club, underscored the pivotal role of industry celebration, expressing, “Every year, The ABBY One Show Awards at Goafest stand as a testament to the biggest and most prestigious awards in the Indian advertising industry, celebrating innovative and groundbreaking ideas. Once again, I invite the brilliant minds of Indian advertising to join the celebrations and embark on an exciting journey at Goafest 2024, where creativity takes the spotlight.”

    Goafest 2024 chairperson Jaideep Gandhi emphasised the continuous evolution and innovation of the festival, stating, “Persistently, Goafest has progressed and pioneered, solidifying its status as the foremost advertising festival in India. From insightful knowledge-sharing sessions to featuring distinguished speakers, we are confident in welcoming global guests who will significantly contribute to the industry, particularly benefitting younger professionals. I would also like to mention that Mohit Joshi, CEO of Havas Media has very kindly agreed to join me as Co-Chair and contribute immensely to take this event to greater heights.”

  • Ayodhya Mandir Mahotsav hosted by Jimmy Mistry at Della Adventure, Lonavala

    Ayodhya Mandir Mahotsav hosted by Jimmy Mistry at Della Adventure, Lonavala

    Mumbai:  After nearly 500 years, Lord Ram returns to his original seat in Ayodhya which marks a remarkable milestone in Indian history. To commemorate this consecration, Jimmy Mistry, chairman & founder of Della Group, has exuberantly announced a grand celebration ‘Pran Pratishtha Samaroh’ at Della Adventure & Resorts, Lonavala on 22 January 2024 that will attract 3000 attendees rejoicing on this joyous occasion.

    Preparations are in full swing with divine activities planned namely Ram Ratha Yatra that will witness the locals of Khandala, Lonavala, Pune and nearby villages on the route from Lonavala, Bhangarwadi via Kunegaon with the final destination as Della Resorts. With vibrant flags and bellowing voices chanting ‘Jay Shree Ram’, the streets leading to Della Resorts will be a sight to behold. To further set a sacred tone for the Pratah Samaroh, a Maha Yagna with 21 Brahmans will be performed from 11 am to 12 noon. A LIVE telecast of the Pran Pratishtha from Ayodhya (12 pm to 12.30 pm) will thereby heighten the spirits followed by Bhajans & Kirtans. All devotees will receive blessings of the deity via an exclusively curated Maha Prasad offered at 1.30 pm.

    The spiritual journey will continue into the evening session, Sandhya Samaroh (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM), where the atmosphere will be aglow with the Sahastra Deep Prajwalan – a ceremony that will bejewel the skies with fireworks and light up the soil with an exhibit of 3000 Lamps in the shape of ‘Jai Shree Ram’. On this auspicious occasion, young children from Della ZP School will present an inaugural performance in the form of Ganesh Vandana followed by a patriotic musical showcase by the military band, ‘Bombay Sappers’. This occasion marks a landmark in the life of Founder, Jimmy Mistry, a patriotic Indian who will speak about the Indian values deeply embedded in his entrepreneurial journey and the impact of Lord Ram. The evening will culminate with insights from distinguished speakers, including Dr Mickey Mehta, celebrated TV panellist, Anand Neelakantan, noted author of Ramayana TV Series as featured on Sony Television, and E.S.P. Guru Deepak Rao, offering a holistic experience for all attendees.

    Founder Jimmy Mistry invites one and all to partake in this historic event, an embodiment of spiritual fervour, cultural richness, and communal harmony.

     

  • Welingkar Institute and indiantelevision.com partner on career guidance seminar

    Welingkar Institute and indiantelevision.com partner on career guidance seminar

    Mumbai: There’s a tremendous opportunity for new entrants in the media and entertainment sector, despite the transformation it is undergoing and the pressure of revenues it has been facing. That was the conclusion of senior industry leaders who were part of a half-day conclave We Communique that Mumbai-based MBA institute  We School  – aka Welingkar Institute of Management – organised in partnership with Indiantelevision.com  on 17 January for postgraduate students of the media and entertainment course.

    Among the leaders who took part in panel discussions and a fireside chat included:  Cosmos Maya India CEO Megha Tata, Enterr10 director Akshat Singhal, Shemaroo broadcast business head Sandeep Gupta, Elara Capital media analyst Karan Taurani, Friday FilmWorks CEO Devendra Deshpande, Madison Media Sigma COO Vanita Keswani,  Wavemaker general manager Sejal Lodaya, Lodestar UM IPG Associate vice-presidents Shrikant Shenoy and Bhavesh Shah,  Disney Star India’s Prashant Khanna and Carat India director integrated media planning  Swarali Halepati. Indiantelevision.com founder, CEO & editor in chief Anil Wanvari chaired all three sessions.

    The speakers were spread across two sessions  “Evolution of Media, Sports, and Entertainment Trends” and “Media and Marketing in 2024. ”

    Almost all the speakers agreed that students need not be demotivated by news reports of doom and gloom that the media and entertainment industry are facing. “Yes, 2024 is going to be a year of consolidation with mergers and acquisitions seeing the course of conclusion,” said Taurani.  “Jobs are evolving but you have to get the basics right,” said Shenoy in the marketing and media session. “Learn about viewership trends, GRPs, reach etc and continue keeping abreast of developments.”

    “There is no shortage of jobs in media,” said Shah. “We are always hiring in media,” added Lodaya.  According to Keswani, the media executive’s job is becoming more about numbers and this can be fun as well.  Both Lodaya and Halepati emphasised that longevity in an organisation works very well as far as an executive’s career progression is concerned. “You should not be hopping around every few years for that marginal increase in salary,” they opined. “As long as you are learning and growing stick to the job.”

    The television panel opined that even though there is a shrinkage in the broadcast sector on the advertising inventory front (read: ad revenues), the television industry has a lot of legs. “Free TV is growing,” said Singhal, “Though pay TV is  struggling..”

    “Yes, production budgets are also slimming down,” explained Deshpande. “As are OTT series budgets.”

    He added that producers have to thus work within these budgets, and extract profits without compromising on quality through efficient production pipelines.

    Gupta extolled the student and WeWork alumni audience to learn as many skills as they can, but they need to focus on only one.

    Most of the panellists concurred that animation, gaming, VFX, AI, and ML are the most promising verticals that students should keep an eye on. “VFX studios are popping up everywhere in India and they will need talented individuals to work with them,” highlighted Taurani.

    The conclave was extremely well received with students rating it high on the knowledge enrichment chart.

  • BNI Greater Surat welcomes over 70 cities to the epicentre of business excellence

    BNI Greater Surat welcomes over 70 cities to the epicentre of business excellence

    Mumbai: A flagship event of BNI Greater Surat event presented by Steam House India Ltd in association with Avimee Herbal Pvt Ltd and an event supported by Corporate Connections.

    This annual event stands as a foundation in the National business community by bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for a dynamic Networking, exchange of ideas, collaboration and expansion opportunities.

    This Year’s edition promises to be larger than ever as there is participation from over 70 Cities from PAN India and over 250 business exhibitions of different business categories. The event also features Mega Textile, Mega Jewellery, Mega Travel Meet & Product Launches much more.

    There will be the participation of prominent keynote speakers Boman Irani – actor & motivational speaker, Govind Dholakia – founder chairman of SRK Diamonds, Sneh Desai – business coach and master trainer, Rahul Malodia – business coach & management consultant, KVT Ramesh – co-founder of Beej Network, Siddhanth Agarwal – co-founder, Avimee Herbal and Randhir Bhallah – Risk management consultant to share their insights and knowledge 10,000 esteem audience.

    The primary objective of the event is to uplift the economy and overall business landscape of Surat City and make a small contribution towards making Surat an emerging business capital of India.  With anticipation building, we are excited to witness the synergy and opportunities that will unfold during this premier event.