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  • Warner Music India names Sujal Parekh as general manager, operations

    Warner Music India names Sujal Parekh as general manager, operations

    Mumbai: Warner Music India has announced that Sujal Parekh has been promoted to become general manager, operations for Warner Music India and other territories in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). He will report to Jay Mehta, managing director of Warner Music India and SAARC territories.

    In his new role, Sujal will drive Warner Music India’s sustainable and profitable growth, provide leadership in all aspects of fiscal management, help develop the company’s long-term business strategy, and act as an effective co-pilot for business.

    Sujal will focus on spearheading artist management, digital operations, legal affairs, publishing, live events, people initiatives, and strategic mergers and acquisitions.

    The announcement comes as Warner Music India is poised for strategic expansion, and it will leverage Parekh’s expertise to navigate the diverse and dynamic Indian music market.

    Sujal Parekh said: “I am excited to have this opportunity to spearhead Warner Music India’s comprehensive operations, ensuring that we deliver even more support to our artists and develop our amazing team. This will enable us to offer even more incredible music to fans in India and around the world.”

    Jay Mehta added: “I’m delighted to announce Sujal’s elevation to general manager, operations.  We believe in empowering our team by offering greater responsibilities and nurturing leaders within the organization. This marks a pivotal moment as Sujal’s leadership will help guide many aspects of our business. His expertise will be vital as we strategically expand our local operations and empower our artists and partners to leverage Warner Music’s global resources to deliver unparalleled success.”

    Sujal has served as Warner Music India’s head of finance since February 2021, and been instrumental in propelling the company’s growth and nurturing crucial alliances.

    Prior to that, Sujal was associate vice president – finance at Bigtree Entertainment’s BookMyShow, India’s premier comprehensive entertainment ticketing applications and analysis solutions provider. While there, he handled many challenging assignments, including raising resources from domestic and global markets, corporate restructuring and regulatory matters.

  • Atrangii App elevates Nivedita Basu to senior vice president group

    Atrangii App elevates Nivedita Basu to senior vice president group

    Mumbai: Atrangii App Hindi OTT helmed by media baron Vibhu Agarwal, has elevated Nivedita Basu to senior vice president group. Earlier Nivedita was the vice president content & business alliances at Atrangii. The relatively new OTT platform was launched in June 2022 and is gaining immense love from audiences each passing day with its distinctive programming line-up. Nivedita joined the company two years ago and her new role will entail developing, creating, and producing original content and leading strategic business alliances.

    She has been extensively involved in creating content on Atrangii’s platform with highly successful shows in diverse genres such as fiction and reality television like Johri, Libaas, KINK and Ansuni. She has been instrumental in bringing Atrangii to new heights by developing new sub-verticals like Firangii, Satrangii, Flaunt and Imli under the visionary leadership of Vibhu Agarwal.

    Speaking on the announcement, Atrangii founder Vibhu Agarwal said, “Nivedita has been an integral part of Atrangii since its launch. We are pleased to elevate her as the Senior Vice President Group as she has new roles and bigger responsibilities with Atrangii App growing as an all-in-one super app. As we have entered a new phase of Atrangii with various sub platforms, fiction and non-fiction shows, Nivedita in her elevated role, will lend her expertise, aligned with our vision in growing our brand Atrangii to reach newer and higher heights in the OTT entertainment space.”

    To further bolster its exhaustive content offering, the platform is gearing up to roll out a slew of shows for 2024 spanning genres, which includes Baghin, KINK 2 and multiple exciting fiction and non-fiction shows.

  • Swastik Productions appoints Manish Agarvwal as head of digital, marcom & special projects

    Swastik Productions appoints Manish Agarvwal as head of digital, marcom & special projects

    Mumbai: Swastik Productions, India’s largest and most versatile production house which has created stellar television series and digital content over the last 17 years, announces the appointment of Manish Agarvwal as the head of digital, marcom and special projects. Manish’s appointment reflects Swastik’s focused strategy in expanding its revenue and audience engagement.

    Manish brings valuable experience from his previous roles with a strong focus on digital revenue generation. In his role as the head of digital, marcom and special projects, Manish will lead the team to establish and implement efforts to drive digital revenues. This includes forming partnerships and expanding business in digital and special projects. In addition, Manish will spearhead the MarCom role at Swastik, reporting to its founder Siddharth Kumar Tewary. This role aligns with the company’s vision to grow its leadership in the industry.

    With over 17 years of experience in the industry, Manish has held key positions at major digital platforms and media houses. Before joining Swastik Productions, Manish worked in various roles at Zee Entertainment Pvt Ltd initially as a part of the hindi movies cluster and then as the Vice President and Head of Marketing for Zee Zest where he showcased his strategic prowess in handling the Zest’s channel and website, contributing to a significant market share in the lifestyle category. His journey also includes impactful positions at Loktantra Mediatech Pvt Ltd, where, as chief marketing officer he orchestrated a team of marketing professionals for a successful product launch and brand campaign. Manish’s diverse career comprises noteworthy roles at Times Television Network, Star TV Network, Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India, Publicis India, and Percept H, each adding layers to his extensive experience in marketing, brand management and strategic leadership.

    Speaking on the appointment Swastik Productions founder  Siddharth Kumar Tewary said, “We are excited to have Manish fuel Swastik’s digital growth. His qualified experience in the digital domain brings valuable insights to Swastik Productions. As we embark on a journey of continued growth and innovation, we look forward to simultaneously thriving in the digital landscape, as we do in television.”

    “I am delighted to join Swastik Productions to drive its growing audience engagement agenda. With a significant presence in television, we look forward to growing the franchise of our content and music on digital platforms too”, said Swastik Productions head of digital, marcom & special projects Manish Agarvwal.

  • Shridhar Mishra appointed as News18 (Digital) CRO

    Shridhar Mishra appointed as News18 (Digital) CRO

    Mumbai: Shridhar Mishra has been onboarded as the CRO for News18 (Digital). Shridhar has joined from Zee Media Corp Ltd where he served as chief revenue officer- digital. He has also worked in a sales leadership role with Jagran New Media and the Asianet News Network.

    At Network18, Shridhar will lead all digital revenue initiatives for News18. He will drive aggressive growth for the direct and indirect inventory sales. He will be based out of our Noida/Gurgaon office and the existing direct, indirect sales and ad operation teams of News18 digital will align with him.

    Shridhar is from Uttarakhand. He lives in Delhi with his wife Pallavi and sons Shriaansh and Arnav. He is a professional table tennis player and loves travelling and meditation.

  • ‘Beyond Boardrooms: Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty Share Their Untold Story’

    ‘Beyond Boardrooms: Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty Share Their Untold Story’

    Mumbai: CNBC-TV18, India’s business news channel, is gearing up for an double feature on 8 January 2024, at 7 PM showcasing an exclusive interview with Shereen Bhan, managing editor CNBC-TV18 with two of India’s renowned leaders of India Inc NR Narayana Murthy, and Sudha Murty. The inspiring conversation delves into their extraordinary life, unveiling untold stories from their past and their personal sacrifice that fuelled the success of Infosys.

    In the interview, the Murthy’s open up about their journey from the early days of Infosys to personal milestones, offering a comprehensive understanding of their shared values and individual strengths. The conversation transcends business success, delving into the heart of their extraordinary relationship. From Sudha Murty’s choice to spell her surname as ‘Murty’ due to Sanskrit beliefs instead of ‘Murthy’ to NR Narayana Murthy’s commitment to leading by example, the couple provides glimpses into the values that built not only a successful business but also a harmonious family.

    Talking about taking a step back in her journey with Infosys Murty said, “Thinking about managing my family and work I thought of taking a step back, at least that’s what the brain said, but the heart did not accept it. The heart said no; I have to work because I love technology. Also, the idea of working hard for your own company brought a different kind of joy to me. It’s not just about money; the joy of working with your colleagues and creating a product or service is something very special. I always enjoyed that in telecom, and I have to acknowledge that for everything, there is a price.”

    In his latest interaction, Murthy while facing questions about the backlash surrounding his recommendation of a 70-hour work week, addressed the criticism and highlighted the hard work put in by the less privileged section in India, adding that people need to work hard in this country because poor farmers and factory workers work very hard, he said, “I rationalise it this way. When somebody has performed much better than me in their own field, I respect them and ask where they find me wrong in this. But I didn’t find it. A lot of my western friends, NRIs, and good people in India have called me and they are very happy about it. Those of us who received education at a very huge discount, thanks to subsidies from the government, owe it to the less fortunate citizens of India to work harder.”

    As the co-founders of Infosys, NR Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty reveal the intricate layers of their journey, providing insights into their shared values, individual strengths, and the unconventional choices that have left an indelible mark on India’s corporate landscape. The interview, conducted by CNBC-TV18’s Shereen Bhan, goes beyond business, delving into the heart of their extraordinary relationship and emphasizing the art of sacrifice, resilience, and conviction that paved the way for Infosys. CNBC-TV18 invites viewers to witness the Murthys’ extraordinary story, emphasising the art of sacrifice, resilience, and conviction that paved the way for Infosys.

    Tune in on 8 January 2024, at 7 PM for this exclusive interview.

     

  • Jio Cinema’s Nirmal Karthikeyan joins Way2News as regional sales head – South

    Jio Cinema’s Nirmal Karthikeyan joins Way2News as regional sales head – South

    Mumbai: Way2News, a hyperlocal digital news platform, has announced the appointment of Nirmal Karthikeyan as their Regional Sales Head for the Southern India region. This appointment is part of Way2News’s commitment towards expanding its user base and delivering hyperlocal, relevant and reliable news to a billion Indians. In his new role, Karthikeyan will be responsible for strengthening Way2News’ footprint and growth in key south markets.

    In his new role, Nirmal will spearhead the strategic promotion and monetization efforts of Way2News’ premium language inventory. His focus is set to elevate Way2News as the preferred publisher among clients and agencies in South India, solidifying its position as the go-to destination for premium content engagement and advertising opportunities.

    Welcoming Nirmal on board, Way2News founder & CEO Raju Vanapala said, “We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Nirmal as he joins our team. At Way2News, our goal is to make every Indian an informed citizen by delivering relevant and pertinent news in a timely manner. With profound knowledge of the media landscape and a remarkable track record of driving growth, Nirmal’s expertise will play a pivotal role in identifying untapped regions and audiences in the south and consequently expanding our user base. We firmly believe that Nirmal’s strategic vision and hands-on approach will propel us to new heights of success in the dynamic and diverse South India market.”

    Commenting on his appointment, Way2News regional sales head – South Nirmal Karthikeyan said, “Over the past few years, Way2News has been revolutionizing news consumption behaviour in the digital vernacular space. I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of this journey, and I eagerly look forward to harnessing my expertise in sales and business development and contributing significantly to Way2News’ ongoing success and expansion in the Southern market.”

    Before joining Way2News, Nirmal held the role of senior manager at Jio Cinema, where he played a pivotal role in managing sales efforts across diverse categories such as lifestyle and apparel, gaming, and fintech. With a career spanning more than 12 years, marked by leadership roles in renowned media giants including Jio Cinema, Zapr Media Labs, Sun TV Network, and Eenadu Publication, his extensive experience in advertising strategy, account management, and team leadership has consistently contributed to the success of the organizations he has been a part of.

     

  • Kalli Purie is the new executive editor-in-chief of India Today Group

    Kalli Purie is the new executive editor-in-chief of India Today Group

    Mumbai: Existing vice president Kalli Purie of India Today Group was assigned additional charge as executive editor-in-chief of the group. She has been serving as vice president of the group since 2017. She is the daughter of Aroon Purie. In the internal communication in the company he wrote, ‘  I am designating her additional responsibility as executive editor in chief to being vice president chairperson of India Today Group.’

    In brief mail, Aroon Purie stated ‘ As you all know KP has been successfully heading the business and editing domains for a while. In line with her role, I would like to announce an additional designation for her as editor in chief of the India Today Group. This will not require any operational change for now.’

    She has been part of the group since 1996 heading from magazine, she also successfully served as Chief Operating Officer of the India Today Group Digital.

  • Navika Kumar to be group editor-in-chief, Times Now & Times Now Navbharat

    Navika Kumar to be group editor-in-chief, Times Now & Times Now Navbharat

    Mumbai –  Times Group restructured the management-led editorial team recently. As per media reports, Times Network announced a new appointment of Navika Kumar to be Editor in Chief, Times Now, Times Now Navabharat with immediate effect from 28 December.

    Apart from Navika Kumar, the network announced the promotion of Ranjit Kumar, and Padmaja Joshi in the Times Network. Ranjit Kumar appointed as Managing Editor whereas Padmaja Joshi as Senior Executive Editor.

    Senior journalist Nikunj Dalmia has been elevated to Editor in Chief, ET Now, ET Now Swadesh. Madhavdas G was appointed as Pan India Input head.

    Times Network promoted veterans with the restructuring of the editorial department.

  • Troo Good appoints Wunderman Thompson for their advertising and communications

    Mumbai: Troo Good millet snack enterprise announced the selection of Wunderman Thompson as its advertising agency, solidifying a multi-year, multi-crore collaboration. This transformative partnership positions Wunderman Thompson to spearhead comprehensive advertising campaigns and promotional initiatives for Troo Good, strategically conveying the brand’s ethos to its target audience while fortifying and perpetuating the brand’s market standing.

    Under the terms of this pivotal mandate, Wunderman Thompson assumes responsibility for crafting compelling advertising and digital communications strategies for Troo Good across various social media platforms too. The agency’s integral role encompasses the development of communication and creative frameworks, ensuring the brand’s messaging is articulate and resonant with consumers. Wunderman Thompson is set to orchestrate Troo Good’s inaugural mass media campaign, spotlighting the brand’s distinctive attributes, centered on taste, nutrition, and affordability.

    In the meticulous selection process for its advertising partner, Troo Good invited agencies nationwide to vie for the mandate. Following a rigorous shortlisting process, Wunderman Thompson emerged triumphant among 43 participating agencies, excelling in criteria such as national presence, business acumen, experience in managing comparably scaled high-growth enterprises, and a demonstrated prowess in creative communication strategies.

    Troo Good, a trailblazer in the millet snacking industry, has significantly expanded its footprint from 15,000 to 30,000 outlets within the past six months. Presently operating six state-of-the-art factories, the brand’s reach extends across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. Notably, Troo Good has achieved a revenue of Rs 53 crores for the fiscal year 2022-23, projecting an ambitious revenue target of Rs 100 crores for the fiscal year 2023-24. This strategic collaboration with Wunderman Thompson underscores Troo Good’s commitment to elevating its brand presence and market share in the evolving landscape of millet-based snacks.

    Speaking on the announcement, Troo Good founder and CEO Raju Bhupathi said, “Troo Good has seen exponential growth since inception. We are making heavy investments in brand building and retail to further expand on that momentum and are exploring the utilization of all possible channels to highlight the benefits of millet-based snacks to consumers and make them aware of our affordable and healthy offerings. As a means of achieving this, we have assigned our advertising mandate to one of the top agencies in the country, Wunderman Thompson, after a detailed shortlisting process. We see a strategic fit and a professional alignment in this association that will help us accomplish our marketing goals.”

    Commenting on winning Troo Good’s advertising mandate, Vijay Jacob Parakkal, Managing Partner at Wunderman Thompson, said, “We are delighted to partner with the new exciting millet brand Troo Good. Our strategy weaves affordability and nutritional excellence into Troo Good’s brand story. By amplifying the brand’s unique selling proposition, we are poised to deliver a compelling narrative that not only captures attention but also reinforces Troo Good’s market distinction.”

    Headquartered in New York, Wunderman Thompson was founded in 2018 after Wunderman was merged with J. Walter Thompson Co., and is an industry leader with a rich legacy of expertise in advertising, branding, digital marketing, and data analytics.

  • TradeSmart – arm of VNS Finance appoints Rohit Onkar as Chief Growth Officer

    TradeSmart – arm of VNS Finance appoints Rohit Onkar as Chief Growth Officer

    MUMBAI: TradeSmart discount broking space announced the appointment of Rohit Onkar as its Chief Growth Officer. With over a decade of trailblasing experience in digital business landscapes, Rohit brings a drive for transformative growth strategies.

    Rohit is a luminary in the realm of digital marketing, boasting more than 12 years dedicated to architecting and nurturing digital enterprises. His illustrious career showcases crafting growth engines that propel customer acquisition and pioneering retention strategies that optimise customer lifetime value.

    “As a seasoned Digital First marketing leader, I’ve always seen growth as more than numbers; it’s about sustainable innovation,” Rohit emphasises. He is renowned for driving businesses from steady ground to exponential growth, having orchestrated impressive transitions from 1X to 10X in his previous endeavours. At TradeSmart, his visionary goal is to elevate the company from its current thriving 10X status to an extraordinary 100X growth trajectory.

    Prior to TradeSmart, Rohit wielded his strategic acumen to businesses, transforming small enterprises into profitable powerhouses. “My philosophy is clear: Growth should be profitable and sustainable,” Rohit affirms. His leadership ethos revolves around crafting innovative solutions to acquire and retain customers, anchored in a profound understanding of the dynamic digital marketing landscape.

    Prior to taking up this role, Rohit set up the digital marketing centre of excellence at Loylty Rewardz, India’s loyalty management company which is now a part of the BillDesk Group. He also led the brand launch of Rupay Cards and UPI during his association with NPCI.

    Rohit’s passion for steering business growth through digital channels. He is not just a leader; also an active investor and advisor, channelling his expertise to catalyse revenue multiplication across various companies.

    “I’m honoured to spearhead TradeSmart’s monumental growth journey,” Rohit expresses. “Together, we’ll transcend boundaries, driving innovation, and setting new benchmarks in the digital marketplace.”

    Rohit Onkar, an alumnus of IIM Calcutta, brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to TradeSmart. His strategic vision and commitment to sustainable growth make him an invaluable asset. TradeSmart is a venture of the larger organisation, VNS finance and embodies the same principles of trust and transparency within itself.

    Established in 1994, VNS is one of the stock, commodities and currency broking companies in India.