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  • Viacom18’s Jaideep Singh joins Volocity as MD

    Viacom18’s Jaideep Singh joins Volocity as MD

    MUMBAI: Jaideep Singh has been credited with building and operating Viacom18’s Integrated Network Solutions into a successful multiplatform experiential business in three short years. Singh has now joined international creative and brand development company Volocity as managing director. Singh assumes his new role with Volocity as the company embarks on a global expansion into APAC and the Middle East, to guide the company’s entry and growth in new markets.

    His expertise in South Asian territories will be particularly instrumental to the opening of Volocity’s first APAC office, which is scheduled to open in India at the end of this year.

    As part of Volocity’s global footprint in creative content, Volocity is also preparing to announce their India JV partner soon.

    “My future with Volocity promises an unprecedented opportunity to infuse the media and entertainment ecosystem with fresh new perspective and performance results,” said Singh.

    “Throughout my career I have gotten to know many companies, and no other can match Volocity’s capacity to deliver campaigns where the content is uniquely data driven, and that are as smart, targeted and meaningful as they are creative and engaging. It’s an exciting proposition to be able to offer clients the benefits of Volocity’s unique capabilities with total certainty that our work will surpass expectations”, Singh further added.

    Among the unique attributes that attracted Singh to Volocity are the company’s proprietary ideation processes, exclusive existing technologies and their ability to create new tech products, which fuel creative business, content solutions with data-driven storytelling and brand development which achieve measurable, engaging results.

    “We are delighted to partner with Jaideep as we expand, strengthen and globalize the Volocity enterprise,” added Volocity chief strategy officer and JosephMarks founder Ben Johnston. “Jaideep brings unique and invaluable experience and business acumen to our expansion effort, and is already well-established and widely respected.”

    The partners of Volocity reflect a diverse and agile grouping by bringing together the talents of international digital creative company, Josephmark, motion design studio Breeder, and strategic development partner XIT Ventures. Volocity’s approach to product and solution ideation sits at the nexus of traditional and online media, influencing and mobilizing populations through the dense engagement of the individual consumer.

  • Viacom18’s Jaideep Singh joins Volocity as MD

    Viacom18’s Jaideep Singh joins Volocity as MD

    MUMBAI: Jaideep Singh has been credited with building and operating Viacom18’s Integrated Network Solutions into a successful multiplatform experiential business in three short years. Singh has now joined international creative and brand development company Volocity as managing director. Singh assumes his new role with Volocity as the company embarks on a global expansion into APAC and the Middle East, to guide the company’s entry and growth in new markets.

    His expertise in South Asian territories will be particularly instrumental to the opening of Volocity’s first APAC office, which is scheduled to open in India at the end of this year.

    As part of Volocity’s global footprint in creative content, Volocity is also preparing to announce their India JV partner soon.

    “My future with Volocity promises an unprecedented opportunity to infuse the media and entertainment ecosystem with fresh new perspective and performance results,” said Singh.

    “Throughout my career I have gotten to know many companies, and no other can match Volocity’s capacity to deliver campaigns where the content is uniquely data driven, and that are as smart, targeted and meaningful as they are creative and engaging. It’s an exciting proposition to be able to offer clients the benefits of Volocity’s unique capabilities with total certainty that our work will surpass expectations”, Singh further added.

    Among the unique attributes that attracted Singh to Volocity are the company’s proprietary ideation processes, exclusive existing technologies and their ability to create new tech products, which fuel creative business, content solutions with data-driven storytelling and brand development which achieve measurable, engaging results.

    “We are delighted to partner with Jaideep as we expand, strengthen and globalize the Volocity enterprise,” added Volocity chief strategy officer and JosephMarks founder Ben Johnston. “Jaideep brings unique and invaluable experience and business acumen to our expansion effort, and is already well-established and widely respected.”

    The partners of Volocity reflect a diverse and agile grouping by bringing together the talents of international digital creative company, Josephmark, motion design studio Breeder, and strategic development partner XIT Ventures. Volocity’s approach to product and solution ideation sits at the nexus of traditional and online media, influencing and mobilizing populations through the dense engagement of the individual consumer.

  • Network18 appoints Sitaraman Shankar as managing editor

    Network18 appoints Sitaraman Shankar as managing editor

    MUMBAI: Network18 appoints Sitaraman Shankar as managing editor- special rojects. Shankar will work across all Digital and TV news properties. In the new assignment, Shankar will work closely with Network18’s television news editors in multiple areas, and drive the scaling up of the flagship digital brand moneycontrol, thereby expanding it to newer areas.

    Shankar will also serve as Group Training Editor and manage the content quality by fostering learning culture in the newsrooms.

    A chemical technologist-turned-journalist, Shankar has 22 years of experience in journalism, most of which was with Reuters where he reported, edited and ran newsrooms in Frankfurt, London and Dubai. His last assignment was with Hindustan Times where he played a variety of roles including that of Deputy Managing Editor and Editor (Views).

  • Network18 appoints Sitaraman Shankar as managing editor

    Network18 appoints Sitaraman Shankar as managing editor

    MUMBAI: Network18 appoints Sitaraman Shankar as managing editor- special rojects. Shankar will work across all Digital and TV news properties. In the new assignment, Shankar will work closely with Network18’s television news editors in multiple areas, and drive the scaling up of the flagship digital brand moneycontrol, thereby expanding it to newer areas.

    Shankar will also serve as Group Training Editor and manage the content quality by fostering learning culture in the newsrooms.

    A chemical technologist-turned-journalist, Shankar has 22 years of experience in journalism, most of which was with Reuters where he reported, edited and ran newsrooms in Frankfurt, London and Dubai. His last assignment was with Hindustan Times where he played a variety of roles including that of Deputy Managing Editor and Editor (Views).

  • Monica Tata joins BTVi as COO; talks about road ahead

    Monica Tata joins BTVi as COO; talks about road ahead

    MUMBAI: Much had been talked about where former HBO India MD Monica Tata would be headed next. Initially, reports surfaced that Tata is heading the business restructuring of Reliance Broadcast’s business news channel which had lost its partnership with Bloomberg News.

    Now it has been confirmed that she has joined Business Broadcast Network as chief operating officer. She will spearhead the revamped channel and will report to the corporate Hq of the Anil Ambani Reliance Group.

    The channel unveiled a new logo and brand “BTVi” for the erstwhile Bloomberg TV India from 1 August 2016.

    “This is an exciting opportunity for me and I am looking forward to working with BTVi and the entire team. We have recently rebranded the channel and I am sure this journey will be an incredible learning experience for all of us. Our efforts will continue on creating quality content and delivering accurate business and financial information to our viewers,” asserts Tata.

    It has also signed an agreement with Thomson Reuters Corp as terminal partners for its data feed. All Bloomberg terminals will get replaced by Reuters terminals within the business news channel.

    “BTVi intends to be the ‘voice of transforming India.’ Not losing sight from current affairs, it will cover positive stories that have made the country proud. The channel will continue to evolve with what is required and will be at the top of news reporting. Programming for the channel will be tweaked to be more glocal (global+local). BTVi will also have a strong digital connect with the viewers with an integrated newsroom,” says Tata. .

    The former team from Bloomberg TV will continue to provide in-depth knowledge and expertise on various sectors. While Siddharth Zarabi is the editor, Swati Khandelwal is the national editor, anchor and chief of bureau Mumbai at BTVI.

    BTVi will continue to have a strong connect with the senior corporate management, big market movers, technocrats, and the governance administration, both federal and state. The programming line-up will cater to global and domestic influencers, business leaders and government-stakeholders.

    List of driver shows on BTVi:

    Dealing Room (Weekdays 8:00 – 9:30) – Get all the crucial market cues & trade calls as Ashu Dutt & Abha Bakaya take you into the all-important market opening.

    Market Guru (Weekdays 09:30 – 10:00) – The very cream of market veterans with decades of street cred share their invaluable perspective and analysis.

    The Trading Day (Weekdays 14:30 – 15:30) – Countdown tracks the breaking business news and top stories in the lead-up to the closing of markets.

    E-Inc (Wednesday 20:30 – 21:00) – A path-breaking show that charts the twists and turns in e-commerce. Find out what it takes to go from start-up to the next big success story.

    The Auto Show (Thursday 22:30 – 23:00) – Get up to speed with the latest in the auto mobile world; hear from leading auto industry voices, review cars and bikes. We also address consumer concerns.

    The channel’s website is already live. It is highly active on various social media platforms and plans to launch its YouTube channel in a few days.

  • Monica Tata joins BTVi as COO; talks about road ahead

    Monica Tata joins BTVi as COO; talks about road ahead

    MUMBAI: Much had been talked about where former HBO India MD Monica Tata would be headed next. Initially, reports surfaced that Tata is heading the business restructuring of Reliance Broadcast’s business news channel which had lost its partnership with Bloomberg News.

    Now it has been confirmed that she has joined Business Broadcast Network as chief operating officer. She will spearhead the revamped channel and will report to the corporate Hq of the Anil Ambani Reliance Group.

    The channel unveiled a new logo and brand “BTVi” for the erstwhile Bloomberg TV India from 1 August 2016.

    “This is an exciting opportunity for me and I am looking forward to working with BTVi and the entire team. We have recently rebranded the channel and I am sure this journey will be an incredible learning experience for all of us. Our efforts will continue on creating quality content and delivering accurate business and financial information to our viewers,” asserts Tata.

    It has also signed an agreement with Thomson Reuters Corp as terminal partners for its data feed. All Bloomberg terminals will get replaced by Reuters terminals within the business news channel.

    “BTVi intends to be the ‘voice of transforming India.’ Not losing sight from current affairs, it will cover positive stories that have made the country proud. The channel will continue to evolve with what is required and will be at the top of news reporting. Programming for the channel will be tweaked to be more glocal (global+local). BTVi will also have a strong digital connect with the viewers with an integrated newsroom,” says Tata. .

    The former team from Bloomberg TV will continue to provide in-depth knowledge and expertise on various sectors. While Siddharth Zarabi is the editor, Swati Khandelwal is the national editor, anchor and chief of bureau Mumbai at BTVI.

    BTVi will continue to have a strong connect with the senior corporate management, big market movers, technocrats, and the governance administration, both federal and state. The programming line-up will cater to global and domestic influencers, business leaders and government-stakeholders.

    List of driver shows on BTVi:

    Dealing Room (Weekdays 8:00 – 9:30) – Get all the crucial market cues & trade calls as Ashu Dutt & Abha Bakaya take you into the all-important market opening.

    Market Guru (Weekdays 09:30 – 10:00) – The very cream of market veterans with decades of street cred share their invaluable perspective and analysis.

    The Trading Day (Weekdays 14:30 – 15:30) – Countdown tracks the breaking business news and top stories in the lead-up to the closing of markets.

    E-Inc (Wednesday 20:30 – 21:00) – A path-breaking show that charts the twists and turns in e-commerce. Find out what it takes to go from start-up to the next big success story.

    The Auto Show (Thursday 22:30 – 23:00) – Get up to speed with the latest in the auto mobile world; hear from leading auto industry voices, review cars and bikes. We also address consumer concerns.

    The channel’s website is already live. It is highly active on various social media platforms and plans to launch its YouTube channel in a few days.

  • Nita Ambani gets elected at Rio and becomes the first Indian woman in the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

    Nita Ambani gets elected at Rio and becomes the first Indian woman in the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

    MUMBAI: International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that leading Indian philanthropist and the Founder chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, has been elected as an individual member of the IOC, and will become India’s first woman to join the prestigious body.

    Nita Ambani is the only individual member from India and her appointment at the world body is until she attains the age of 70.

    After being nominated in June 2016 by the IOC Executive Board, Nita Ambani was elected by IOC members in Rio de Janeiro today at the 129th IOC Session.

    The independent selection process follows a new procedure for the recruitment of IOC members based on the Olympic Agenda 2020 recommendations; those nominated are done so wholly on merit and then elected by existing IOC members.

    As Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani has been steering initiatives in the area of education, sports, health and art and culture. Nita Ambani is involved in promoting multiple sports in the country with focus on developing talent through a number of large-scale grassroots initiatives. The grassroots programmes that she has initiated have reached out to over 3 million children in multiple sports. She is the architect of the Indian Super League which is galvanising Indian football.

    “I am truly humbled and overwhelmed to be elected by the IOC. This is a recognition of the growing importance of India in the world stage and a recognition for Indian women.” comments Nita Ambani. “I have always believed in the power of sport to shape our youth. I believe that sports brings together communities, cultures, and generations has the power to unify and unite people. I look forward to spreading the spirit of Olympics and sports across our nation.”

  • Nita Ambani gets elected at Rio and becomes the first Indian woman in the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

    Nita Ambani gets elected at Rio and becomes the first Indian woman in the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

    MUMBAI: International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that leading Indian philanthropist and the Founder chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, has been elected as an individual member of the IOC, and will become India’s first woman to join the prestigious body.

    Nita Ambani is the only individual member from India and her appointment at the world body is until she attains the age of 70.

    After being nominated in June 2016 by the IOC Executive Board, Nita Ambani was elected by IOC members in Rio de Janeiro today at the 129th IOC Session.

    The independent selection process follows a new procedure for the recruitment of IOC members based on the Olympic Agenda 2020 recommendations; those nominated are done so wholly on merit and then elected by existing IOC members.

    As Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani has been steering initiatives in the area of education, sports, health and art and culture. Nita Ambani is involved in promoting multiple sports in the country with focus on developing talent through a number of large-scale grassroots initiatives. The grassroots programmes that she has initiated have reached out to over 3 million children in multiple sports. She is the architect of the Indian Super League which is galvanising Indian football.

    “I am truly humbled and overwhelmed to be elected by the IOC. This is a recognition of the growing importance of India in the world stage and a recognition for Indian women.” comments Nita Ambani. “I have always believed in the power of sport to shape our youth. I believe that sports brings together communities, cultures, and generations has the power to unify and unite people. I look forward to spreading the spirit of Olympics and sports across our nation.”

  • Zeel chairman Subhash Chandra takes Rajya Sabha oath

    Zeel chairman Subhash Chandra takes Rajya Sabha oath

    MUMBAI: 3 August 2016. The day the GST Bill was approved by the upper house of the Indian parliament will be a special day for Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd chairman Dr Subhash Chandra. That is the day when the media industry pioneer took his oath as member of the Rajya Sabha, his first steps into politics.

    For Chandra, it has been a long journey to the corridors of power. While he has – with the help of his younger brothers, Jawahar, Laxmi and Ashok and the next generation of the family – built up an empire (encompassing media and entertainment, manufacturing, precious metals, infrastructure, real estate) which does billions of dollars of annual revenue, he says the time has come for him to give back to India.

    Of course, he and his organisations are involved in several spiritual and charitable causes, like the Buddhist Pagoda outside Mumbai, but he would now like to make a difference through governance, by entering the government.

    Speaking to reporters outside parliament yesterday he said: “I have done a great deal of business in my life – from the young age of 17 years until 65 years. I thought the time has come to give back to the society and as an MP, I can perhaps help lakhs of people by raising important issues and coaxing different parties to come together as I have good relations with all.”

    He is quite optimistic about the government’s initiatives in recent times and going forward. While applauding the passage of the GST bill, he however, had a note of caution, saying that it would not be a panacea for all the ills facing the economy and businesses. He expressed confidence in the Narendra Modi government’s ability to push through other tax reforms which would give business a further push, that would only further help Indian citizens courtesy the trickle down effect.

    He stated that he would be first working towards bettering the state of Haryana. “I will be inviting all 90 MLAs for dinner soon and request them to tell me whatever they have in mind for Haryana’s benefit,” he said. “My hallmark has been to raise issues that are often neglected by others. I’ll keep at it

    Media observers are hoping that the midas touch that has helped him turn almost everything he touches into success, will serve him well as he begins his journey into politics.

  • Zeel chairman Subhash Chandra takes Rajya Sabha oath

    Zeel chairman Subhash Chandra takes Rajya Sabha oath

    MUMBAI: 3 August 2016. The day the GST Bill was approved by the upper house of the Indian parliament will be a special day for Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd chairman Dr Subhash Chandra. That is the day when the media industry pioneer took his oath as member of the Rajya Sabha, his first steps into politics.

    For Chandra, it has been a long journey to the corridors of power. While he has – with the help of his younger brothers, Jawahar, Laxmi and Ashok and the next generation of the family – built up an empire (encompassing media and entertainment, manufacturing, precious metals, infrastructure, real estate) which does billions of dollars of annual revenue, he says the time has come for him to give back to India.

    Of course, he and his organisations are involved in several spiritual and charitable causes, like the Buddhist Pagoda outside Mumbai, but he would now like to make a difference through governance, by entering the government.

    Speaking to reporters outside parliament yesterday he said: “I have done a great deal of business in my life – from the young age of 17 years until 65 years. I thought the time has come to give back to the society and as an MP, I can perhaps help lakhs of people by raising important issues and coaxing different parties to come together as I have good relations with all.”

    He is quite optimistic about the government’s initiatives in recent times and going forward. While applauding the passage of the GST bill, he however, had a note of caution, saying that it would not be a panacea for all the ills facing the economy and businesses. He expressed confidence in the Narendra Modi government’s ability to push through other tax reforms which would give business a further push, that would only further help Indian citizens courtesy the trickle down effect.

    He stated that he would be first working towards bettering the state of Haryana. “I will be inviting all 90 MLAs for dinner soon and request them to tell me whatever they have in mind for Haryana’s benefit,” he said. “My hallmark has been to raise issues that are often neglected by others. I’ll keep at it

    Media observers are hoping that the midas touch that has helped him turn almost everything he touches into success, will serve him well as he begins his journey into politics.