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  • Refex Group bowls over CSK with sponsorship deal

    Refex Group bowls over CSK with sponsorship deal

    MUMBAI: Refex Group, a diversified business heavyweight, has struck a deal to sponsor Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of cricket’s most celebrated franchises. Refex’s first CSK partnership mixes sports with eco-friendly goals.

    The collaboration signifies a growing trend of industry titans aligning with sports giants, a move Refex hopes will “drive innovation, growth, and a bit of crowd-pleasing razzmatazz.”

    “We’re not just sponsoring a team; we’re sponsoring a sustainable revolution,” declares Refex Group managing director Anil Jain. “CSK’s winning spirit mirrors our own, and together, we’ll champion a greener future.”

    “We’re chuffed to have Refex on board,” says CSK managing director KS Viswanathan. “Their commitment to eco-friendly initiatives aligns perfectly with our values. We’re aiming to hit a six for sustainability.”

    Refex hopes to use the partnership to amplify its message of environmental responsibility, leveraging CSK’s massive fanbase to promote sustainable practices. “We’re not just playing the game; we’re changing the game,” Jain adds. “And we’re doing it with a bit of style.”

  • Venus Productions join forces with Span Communications

    Venus Productions join forces with Span Communications

    Mumbai: Venus Productions joined forces with the creative agency Span Communications to produce a video campaign of five films for Madhya Pradesh (MP) Tourism. The first of the campaign features Pankaj Tripathi as the brand ambassador.

    The film showcases the best of MP under the direction of Ravi Jain – a seasoned director at Venus Productions. The campaign was overseen by filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj, who has deep-rooted connections to the state. The film was shot in around 20 days including Gwalior, Ujjain, Orccha, Khajuraho and the jungles of Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Panna, Pench and Satpura.

    The film begins with a funny twist—Pankaj Tripathi struggling to act against a green screen, humorously showcasing the limitations of staged performances. This light- hearted setup transitions into breathtaking visuals of Madhya Pradesh’s rich offerings: the architectural marvel of Khajuraho, the spiritual essence of Ujjain, and thrilling wildlife adventures, among others. This dynamic approach, complemented by lyricist Irshaad Kamil’s poignant words, composer Abhishek Arora’s evocative score, and the powerful vocals of Divya Kumar, captures the audience’s imagination and evokes a profound wanderlust.

    Commenting about his experience, Tripathi said, “Madhya Pradesh is a treasure for nature and history lovers. This project is special because it brings together the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. Being part of this campaign feels like a journey into India’s heart. Dono Stree 1 & 2 ke alawa aur 5-6 films ki shoot maine MP main shoot kar chuka hoon aur ussi dohraan maine pura MP dekha hai, Har bar yaha bilkul ghar wali feeling aati hai.”

    Director Ravi Jain expressed his excitement, stating, “MP Tourism is one of the top brands in Indian advertising scene. Being an advertising director, this five – film campaign holds a special significance for me. And more so as I got the opportunity to work with the best of the best – Pankaj ji, Vishal Sir, Irshad ji and Abhishek Arora. It is a dream team and I am filled with gratitude for this project. For this particular film, we kept intact Pankaj ji’s persona unaltered. The film appeals to all ages as they see the real Pankaj Tripathi who they love in his films and in real. That along with the stunning visuals of the best of MP makes it a unique watch.”

    Reflecting on his experience, film-maker, creative director Vishal Bharadwaj mentioned, “I was delighted and thrilled to have my name associated with the beautiful state of Madhya Pradesh. We have put our hearts & minds on how best to capture the state’s charm and connect with the audience. Seeing the final film, it’s clear that our collaboration brought out something truly special!”

    Tourism department principal secretary and managing director of the Tourism Board managing director Sheo Shekhar Shukla commented, “Madhya Pradesh Tourism is globally renowned for its scenic locations and breathtaking landscapes. Our continuous endeavour has been to present the state’s iconic destinations with a distinct identity that resonates not just across India but internationally. This new TVC, brimming with vivid visuals, colour, and life, will play a pivotal role in drawing travellers to our beautiful state.”

    Narrating the creative journey, Span Communications founder & CEO Naresh Kheterpal. “MP is the heart of incredible India and its destinations are the heartbeats. Our strategy was to showcase the destinations in their full glory and ask tourists to come and feel it for real. To make this invitation to tourists engaging and impactful, Pankaj Tripathi was roped in. Pankaj is a perfect choice as he has shot for his various films in MP, knows the state well and his persona creates an interesting connection with the brand. This is just a beginning. A lot more interesting stuff is waiting to be unveiled and captivate the audiences.”

    Venus Production founding producer Anil Jain stated, “Unlike MP’s past metaphorical campaigns, this project captures the true essence of MP, shot directly on location. We assembled a dream team of passionate, skilled creators, all driven to bring this vision to life and honor the state’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture.”

  • IDCA inaugurates 1stT10 Women’s Deaf Premier League 2024 in association with Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group

    IDCA inaugurates 1stT10 Women’s Deaf Premier League 2024 in association with Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group

    Mumbai:  The IDCA 1st T 10 Women’s Deaf Premier League 2024, in association with Serum Institute of India, a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group, wasformally inaugurated in a glittering ceremony by the Chief Guest, Mr. Bhavin Thakkar, former cricketer, and three-times Ranji Trophy winner. Guest of Honor included Mr. Paschim Pathak, well know Umpire, Ms. Shalini Singh, Group Head – Brand & Communications, RPG Group, Mr.Jaswinder Narang, CEO, Villoo Poonawalla Foundation, representing Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group, principal partner, Mr. Sujeet Jain, Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer, Nykaa.-Patron Partner, Sandeep Kumar, Head CSR-ICIL Ltd. CSR partner, Michael Kotas-Managing Director, John Cockerill India.

    The inaugural ceremony was attended by a galaxy of dignitaries from the cricketing & corporate world supporting this maiden Women’s Deaf Premier League, Mr. Prashant Athawale, renowned Commentator; Dr. Chirag Doshi, notablestatisticianand Umpire;and Mr. Dev Dutt, BCCI Certified Coach.

    Dedicated to nurturing upcoming sports talent among specially abled youth, Serum Institute of India, a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group, has joined hands with the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) as the Principal Partner. In this role, the group will extend full support to IDCA for the hearing-impaired women’s tournament as they compete in this power-packed Deaf Premier League to win the coveted cup.

    Addressing the gathering at the inaugural ceremony, Thakkar said, “It is a proud moment for me to be associated with IDCA T10 Women’s Deaf Premier League. This league provides a platform for specially-abled women to showcase their talent. They have worked really hard towards it, and I am truly glad to be associated with them. I am also thankful to all partners who are supporting this cause, and I look forward to being a part of it for the years to come. This is indeed a proud moment for me, and together by doing our bit, we can make a big impact for specially-abled women. Let’s help them dream and believe that they too can achieve great heights.”

    Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, IDCA president Sumit Jain said, “Today is an important tournament as it signals IDCA’s focus on promoting not only world-class cricket but also emphasis on nurturing diversity and inclusion. All our partners share our vision and are committed to helping hearing-impaired cricketing talent and join the ‘DaretoDream’ movement to mainstream these players who have won many accolades for India. This is also a very special tournament as it is the first IDCA T 10 Women’s Deaf Premier league in 2024.”

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani welcoming the chief guest andguest of honour at the inaugural ceremony said, “We are truly honouredby the presence of dignitaries who have come today to celebrate and motivate these hearing-impaired women of substance, who will demonstrate their prowess on the cricket field.Our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Modiji has been championing the cause of disability sport in a significant way. He has also promoted the universal usage of sign language which will create more awareness and help break barriers for the hearing-impaired members of communities at large”.

    IDCAcommented patron Reena Jain Malhotra said, “It was a special moment for us at IDCA to see our women players come together to play the prestigious maiden IDCA T-10 Deaf Premier League in Mumbai. We are very thankful to all our support partners for their belief in the cause of hearing-impaired cricket. We hope to nurture and make it bigger and better in the year to come”.

    Indo Count Industries and IDCA’s CSR partner chairman Anil Jain for this tournament in his congratulatory message to the teams said, “The human spirit is always full of ability, perseverance and courage, which helps in removing barriers related to disabilities.When the promotion of sports is in the fray, this spirit achieves even greater significance. We wish the Indian Deaf Women Cricketers all the very best to compete amongst themselves with their best abilities and play the beautiful game of cricket in best of the spirit”.

    In support are IDCA’s long term partners, KFC India, Hero Moto Corp, Collearn, Impact Research, Cognito & Kaizzen.

  • Brightcove OTT Flow to democratize OTT services

    Brightcove OTT Flow to democratize OTT services

    MUMBAI – Brightcove Inc.  has launched Brightcove OTT Flow, a turnkey OTT solution for media companies and content owners everywhere to rapidly deploy high-quality, direct-to-consumer, live and on-demand video services across platforms. Developed in partnership with Accedo, OTT Flow offers an end-to-end technology solution via a simple, cost effective commercial model. With OTT Flow, Brightcove and Accedo dramatically lower the barrier to entry to starting a multi-platform OTT service, allowing organizations to take their content over-the-top in weeks rather than months.

    OTT solutions to date have often required multiple vendors and bespoke solution development for each platform, resulting in high upfront development costs, time-consuming implementations, and challenges maintaining and upgrading applications and platforms.

    “There is seemingly insatiable demand around the world for new video programming choices and the industry is rushing to meet that demand with new service launches. IHS is actively tracking well over 2,000 different OTT video and multi-screen deployments in 70-plus countries. With new players entering the market on almost a weekly basis, the timing has never been better for solutions that accelerate these service introductions,” said IHS Technology Consumer, Media, Telecoms & Displays, chief analyst and VP, Ben Keen.

    At its core, OTT Flow   will allow video content delivery with a consistent UX across multiple platforms, including desktop, iOS (smartphone & tablet), Android (smartphone & tablet) and Google Cast.  It will also provide support for ad-supported (AVOD) and subscription (SVOD) video on demand models with ecommerce, CRM, and billing engine interfaces.  Subtitle and caption support would be other added advantages. When it comes to pricing, companies setting up an ad-supported OTT video service can get started with OTT Flow at $0,000 per month. Organizations seeking to launch a subscription-based OTT service can begin at $15,000 per month.

    “Brightcove OTT Flow dramatically changes the dynamics of launching new OTT services, making OTT accessible to nearly any content owner. Combining Accedo’s multi-platform application expertise with our video platform and solutions capabilities, we are bringing to market  a turnkey solution that eliminates technical barriers  and simplifies the OTT cost structure for anyone seeking to take their content over-the-top. As media companies around the world seek to engage their audiences  and drive revenue, they can take advantage of OTT Flow as an easy and affordable path to quickly launch beautiful OTT services,” Brightcove medoia SVP and GM Anil Jain said.

    Brightcove Video Cloud integrated with Accedo App Grid® and VIA® GO with a  subscription management and payment processing for SVOD. It comes with   pre-integrated ad-serving support from Google DFP.

    “Consumer demand for great content available across multiple devices has been increasing dramatically over recent years. With that demand set to rise even further, media companies are looking for solutions to launch new OTT services easily and effectively while providing an attractive user experience. This joint solution enables them to meet that consumer demand and launch compelling services in a much shorter timeframe than ever before,” Accedo CEO Michael Lantz had commented.

    OTT Flow is priced to make setting up and operating OTT services an economic proposition that any serious content owner can embrace. By eliminating the need to invest significant capital in upfront development and platform costs, OTT Flow’s pricing model is designed to fit a customer’s operating model.

  • Brightcove OTT Flow to democratize OTT services

    Brightcove OTT Flow to democratize OTT services

    MUMBAI – Brightcove Inc.  has launched Brightcove OTT Flow, a turnkey OTT solution for media companies and content owners everywhere to rapidly deploy high-quality, direct-to-consumer, live and on-demand video services across platforms. Developed in partnership with Accedo, OTT Flow offers an end-to-end technology solution via a simple, cost effective commercial model. With OTT Flow, Brightcove and Accedo dramatically lower the barrier to entry to starting a multi-platform OTT service, allowing organizations to take their content over-the-top in weeks rather than months.

    OTT solutions to date have often required multiple vendors and bespoke solution development for each platform, resulting in high upfront development costs, time-consuming implementations, and challenges maintaining and upgrading applications and platforms.

    “There is seemingly insatiable demand around the world for new video programming choices and the industry is rushing to meet that demand with new service launches. IHS is actively tracking well over 2,000 different OTT video and multi-screen deployments in 70-plus countries. With new players entering the market on almost a weekly basis, the timing has never been better for solutions that accelerate these service introductions,” said IHS Technology Consumer, Media, Telecoms & Displays, chief analyst and VP, Ben Keen.

    At its core, OTT Flow   will allow video content delivery with a consistent UX across multiple platforms, including desktop, iOS (smartphone & tablet), Android (smartphone & tablet) and Google Cast.  It will also provide support for ad-supported (AVOD) and subscription (SVOD) video on demand models with ecommerce, CRM, and billing engine interfaces.  Subtitle and caption support would be other added advantages. When it comes to pricing, companies setting up an ad-supported OTT video service can get started with OTT Flow at $0,000 per month. Organizations seeking to launch a subscription-based OTT service can begin at $15,000 per month.

    “Brightcove OTT Flow dramatically changes the dynamics of launching new OTT services, making OTT accessible to nearly any content owner. Combining Accedo’s multi-platform application expertise with our video platform and solutions capabilities, we are bringing to market  a turnkey solution that eliminates technical barriers  and simplifies the OTT cost structure for anyone seeking to take their content over-the-top. As media companies around the world seek to engage their audiences  and drive revenue, they can take advantage of OTT Flow as an easy and affordable path to quickly launch beautiful OTT services,” Brightcove medoia SVP and GM Anil Jain said.

    Brightcove Video Cloud integrated with Accedo App Grid® and VIA® GO with a  subscription management and payment processing for SVOD. It comes with   pre-integrated ad-serving support from Google DFP.

    “Consumer demand for great content available across multiple devices has been increasing dramatically over recent years. With that demand set to rise even further, media companies are looking for solutions to launch new OTT services easily and effectively while providing an attractive user experience. This joint solution enables them to meet that consumer demand and launch compelling services in a much shorter timeframe than ever before,” Accedo CEO Michael Lantz had commented.

    OTT Flow is priced to make setting up and operating OTT services an economic proposition that any serious content owner can embrace. By eliminating the need to invest significant capital in upfront development and platform costs, OTT Flow’s pricing model is designed to fit a customer’s operating model.

  • Wipro bags five-year contract from T-Mobile Poland

    Wipro bags five-year contract from T-Mobile Poland

    MUMBAI: Wipro has bagged a five-year contract from T-Mobile Poland to provide integrated applications and infrastructure services.

     

    Wipro has committed to T-Mobile a significant improvement of its legacy applications consolidation and rationalization, transforming its operating model from application-focus to domain-focus leading to better customer service.

     

    Over the next five years, Wipro will help T-Mobile systemize and standardize the IT architecture and operations of their Polish entity. A significant portion of the services will be provided from Wipro’s Delivery Centre in Warsaw as a part of their development strategy for Poland.

     

    Wipro SVP and business head – global communications and media Anil Jain said, “We are delighted to have been chosen by T-Mobile in Poland. This is a large transformational deal and a significant win for us. We look forward to supporting T-Mobile enhance their business performance through increased operational efficiency.”

     

    T-Mobile Polska board member, chief technology and innovation Milan Zika added, “We are very pleased to have brought a business partner aboard that understands where we want to be as a company and has the expertise to help us achieve our goals.”

  • Zee Group promotes Anil Jain as Siti Cable CFO

    Zee Group promotes Anil Jain as Siti Cable CFO

    MUMBAI: Even as Siti Cable CFO Sanjay Goyal put in his papers at the company, Zee Group has promoted Taj Television senior vice president finance Anil Jain to step into his shoes as CFO.

    As was reported earlier today by Indiantelevision.com, Zee Group was looking to internally promote one of its executives from its group companies to fill in the position left vacant at Siti Cable. 

    Jain started his new role from today (9 June, 2015) and will be reporting to Siti Cable CEO VD Wadhwa. 

    Confirming the development to Indaintelevision.com, jain says, “In the past with media pro, I was taking care of the distribution aspect and now I will endeavor more in the fianance part.”

    He further adds, “I am very excited to join Siti Cable as CFO and looking forward to working closely with the senior management and serve the company with my finance expertise.”

    Prior to the new role as CFO, Jain was with Media Pro Enterprise India Private Limited for four years (now Taj Television). Before that he headed the finance and accounts at Zee Turner Limited for more than three years. He also served one year stint with Neo Sports as GM – affiliate accounts. He started his career with Zee Telefilms as an internal auditor for two years.

  • CNBC TV18 presents 9th edition of India Business Leaders Awards 2013

    CNBC TV18 presents 9th edition of India Business Leaders Awards 2013

    MUMBAI: 2014 is perhaps the most critical year of the decade and the impending elections the most significant since independence. And this is why it becomes essential to put forth leaders who are ready to champion the change agenda, those who are strong enough to rise and lead the nation forwards.

    CNBC TV18 presents India Business Leaders Awards 2013 on January 13th, 2014 at the Regal room, Trident hotel, Nariman point. The singular idea for IBLA this year is to envisage the year 2014 and to honour those poised to champion it.

    The selection of winners across categories will showcase men and women who have the ability the vision the capacity to rise above the current volatility and see the long term goal, they have a global aspirations – to put india on the world map.

    And since the year is as crucial as it is, we want to be able to put forth dialogues and conversations that resonate with the change agenda of the year. This is why the event opens with the jury sharing its vision for 2014 and goes into debates that detail the impact of economics, politics and business.

    IBLA 2013 will be hosted in the present of top notch companies directors like, Deepak Parekh, Bimal Jalan, Arun Maira, Naina Lal Kidwai, AM Naik, KM Birla and Raghav Bahl, Nitin Paranjpe, Zia Mody, Shiv Nadar, Pratap Reddy, Vinod Rai, Satish Reddy, ISRO chairman – K Radhakrishnan, Ashok Ganguly, Soli Sorabjee, N Chandra of TCS, R Balki, Krishnakumar Natrajan, CP Gurnani, MS Unnikrishnan , Anil Jain, Sam Pitroda and Piyush Goyal of BJP, Meera Sanyal and other CEOs

    On this occasion Mr. Anil UniyaL, CEO of CNBC-TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ said, “We are privileged to host  the  9th edition  of  the CNBC-TV18  IBLA  Awards  as  these  awards recognize  leaders  who have out-shined in these  unstable times. CNBC TV18 has constantly endeavored to bring expert analysis to  its  viewers  and  the brilliant  line  up  of jury  is testimonial  to  the credibility  of  these awards. Industry’s best would be recognized and this would be inspirational to upcoming business leaders.

    These awards which will set stage for the various leaders on a global platform and envisage India on the world map.”