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  • Cycle Pure Agarbathi introduces its newest ad campaign: Cycle Three in One Agarbathi

    Cycle Pure Agarbathi introduces its newest ad campaign: Cycle Three in One Agarbathi

    Mumbai: Cycle Pure Agarbathi, India’s leading agarbathi manufacturer and a well-known NR Group brand, launched an exciting new advertising campaign — ‘Cycle Three in One agarbathi’. Timed with the brand’s 75th-anniversary celebrations, this innovative campaign is tailored to appeal to all age groups and diverse generations of people. The core message of the campaign revolves around the benefits of health, wealth, and happiness, all bundled in a single pack of agarbathi.

    The ‘Cycle Three in One Agarbathi’ campaign masterfully captures the essence of prayer and worship. This unique product lends to three universal prayers of mankind – Health, Wealth, and Happiness – fulfilling essential human desires in one single package. The campaign comprises four distinct ads, each artfully underscores the intrinsic connection between prayer and these fundamental aspirations, effectively highlighting their significance. The advertisement employs a mix of conventional media channels, including television campaigns, radio broadcasts, print materials, digital platforms, and out-of-home advertising, spanning various markets. Cycle Pure Agarbathi, an iconic brand symbolizing optimism, devotion, and excellence, is deeply committed to constant innovation in its product offerings.

    Speaking about the brand’s newest campaign, Cycle Pure Agarbathi managing director Arjun Ranga said, “A few decades ago, cycle created the original three-in-one agarbathi that has inspired a slew of three in ones in its wake. The original three-in-one was conceived with three unique fragrances created in house, to cater to the people’s need to change fragrances to suit different occasions. Three fragrances for three universal prayers of health, wealth and happiness. Cycle Three in one is synonymous with the category of agarbathi itself. Across the Indian landscape, the haldi kumkum gradient is universally recognised as agarbathi for prayer. We are humbled to have achieved this iconic status and association in people’s minds. The current campaign hopes to convey the core prayers the product symbolises.”

    Echoing Ranga’s views, CTC founder & creative head Jagdish Acharya said, ‘’ ‘Cycle 3 in 1′ encapsulates the idea of combining three agarbathies into one, representing a trinity of blessings – good health, wealth, and happiness. This inventive product with its three exclusive fragrances serves as a conduit for drawing these blessings nearer. Each advertisement we have crafted employs a distinct tone – ranging from playful and heartwarming to deeply moving and vibrant – with the aim of creating a memorable impact in the minds of the people.”

    The brand’s dedication to innovation has led to a wide array of products, demonstrating its unflinching commitment to remaining at the forefront. With a strong emphasis on research and ingenuity, Cycle Pure continually endeavors to introduce novel creations and elevate existing ones. This persistent pursuit of perfection propels the brand to enthusiastically embrace groundbreaking marketing strategies, further establishing its position as an exemplar in the industry.

  • ZDF, CTC, Amazon & Huace to receive MIPTV Medailles d’Honneur

    MUMBAI: MIPTV, the world’s leading international TV industry event, has announced that its 2017 Médailles d’Honneur will be awarded to:

    ZDF Enterprises, Germany, president and CEO Alexander Coridass,
    CTC Media, Russia, CEO Viacheslav Murugov,
    Amazon Studios, USA, VP Roy Price, and
    Huace Group, China, president and founder Zhao Yifang.

    The four will be awarded the MIPTV Médailles d’Honneur in a ceremony taking place in Cannes, France on Wednesday 5 April 2017. The prestigious MIPTV Médailles d’Honneur are awarded to senior executives who have, through their talent, leadership and passion, made a significant contribution to the world of television and the development of the international TV community.

    After studying Law and Journalism in Mainz (Germany) and Dijon (France) and working in different roles inside and outside the ZDF network, Alexander Coridass took over as ZDF’s Head of Programme Sales in 1991. He was appointed VP Programme Distribution at ZDF Enterprises in 1992, and in 1998 became President and CEO. Under his leadership, ZDF Enterprises has evolved into a highly profitable and renowned production and distribution group focusing on drama, factual, children/youth and entertainment programming. At the same time, ZDF Enterprises handles all programme acquisitions for the ZDF network including its affiliates and digital channels, making it one of the biggest buyers in the market.

    Viacheslav Murugov is CEO of CTC Media (Russia), where he oversees the strategic development and business operations of four TV channels belonging to the company and broadcasting in several countries. His 20-year career in Russian television has led him from amateur script writer to reputable media manager and content producer. In addition to creating highly successful programming, his vision and business attributes have significantly contributed to the development of CTC Media into one of the largest and most productive entertainment television businesses in Russia.

    Roy Price is the Vice President of Amazon Studios, where he oversees Prime Video including content licensing and acquisition, as well as all development, production and acquisition of Amazon Original Series and Movies, such as the Golden Globe and Oscar-winning film “Manchester by the Sea”, and Golden Globe and Emmy-winning series “Transparent”. Since joining Amazon in 2004, he has worked with the Amazon Video team, where he oversaw the launch of Amazon’s digital video store, integrations with TV-connected devices, and video streaming with cloud storage.

    Zhao Yifang is the Founder and President of Huace Group. She established the company in 2005, and over the past decade has built it into one of the biggest producers of drama series and variety programming in China. In terms of ratings, Huace-produced content accounts for more than 30% of China’s top programmes, and in 2016 its shows accumulated more than 100 billion views across China’s various online broadcasting platforms. In recent years, Zhao’s “Cultural Stepping Out” programme has pushed Huace into partnerships with a number of international production houses and broadcasters, and seen more than 10,000 hours of Huace programming land on numerous platforms around the world.

    “It is a great honour to recognise these four exceptional industry figures, who have each, in their own way, made major contributions to the international entertainment content sector, and whose vision and leadership have set the standards in their respective fields,” said MIPTV organiser Reed MIDEM director, TV Division, Laurine Garaude.

  • Trai head office sealed in Delhi

    Trai head office sealed in Delhi

    NEW DELHI: In what could temporarily halt industry-related work, the offices of the broadcast regulator were sealed by the Delhi authorities under a drive against illegal construction in the Capital.

    According to a TV news channel, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (Trai) headquarters were sealed today for being in violation of building bylaws and having an office on Africa Avenue, which is predominantly a residential area. Under heavy police protection, the sealing team came to the Trai office and asked the employees to leave.

    The sealings against commercial establishments in residential areas of Delhi resumed this morning with officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) descending upon an upmarket mall in South Delhi as part of a Supreme Court-mandated clean-up drive.

    MCD officials, backed by a contingent of Delhi Police personnel, started the drive by sealing CTC Mall in Maharani Bagh near Ashram. They then sealed two other properties in nearby areas, a report by United News of India stated.
    There were no reports of any resistance from anywhere today, though traders have held the city to ransom through protests over the last fortnight.

    Yesterday, the Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee had said sealing would start from Wednesday.

    Earlier, the apex court had directed the committee to restart sealing and prepare a schedule after consultation with the authorities after the Central government failed to come out with a clear-cut policy on commercial activities in residential areas.