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  • DangleAds Technologies inaugurates new office in Dubai

    DangleAds Technologies inaugurates new office in Dubai

    Mumbai: DangleAds Technologies has announced the inauguration of its newest office in the heart of Dubai. This step marks another milestone in the company’s global expansion journey while reaffirming its commitment to serving the dynamic markets of the United Arab Emirates (Gulf Cooperation Council).

    Dubai’s vibrant and thriving business ecosystem makes it the ideal location for DangleAds to strategically expand its footprints, cultivate international client relationships, and explore emerging diverse markets.

    The new location also serves a direct way for the team to deliver a comprehensive suite of services and industry expertise to Dubai’s roaring market.

    DangleAds Technologies CEO & founder Pulkit Narayan while shining a light on the new launch, comments, “The expansion in the Middle East region has been on DangleAds’ radar for a long time. After the success of our previous launches in Amsterdam & Germany, we’re readily looking forward to stepping in the UAE market. With the region’s diverse potential, it serves as the perfect destination to upscale our presence and fulfill the market’s demand. In unison with the launch, our aim was also to expand our GCC team and meet the evolving needs of our international clients.”

    He also added, “With a strong grasp on innovation and technology, our current focus lies on scaling our services worldwide, leveraging our unique offerings in Programmatic, Technology and Performance.”

    At present, DangleAds is dedicated to the development and expansion of its in-house programmatic platform, AudienceConnect.AI and successful integration with diverse supply source partners and automated technology while actively building media buying processes and AI based creative production technology that aims at offering creative templates in one go catered to audiences worldwide. They are also linked to give perfect transactional data to meet the bottom funnel for the advertiser owing to their data management platform (DMP) and consumer data platform (CDP). While their global expansion strategy has already established its roots in Netherland, Germany, UK, UAE, Singapore and India, the strategic hires on the other hand position the team to seamlessly provide an all-encompassing digital advertising solution globally.

    Vision for the future

    DangleAds Technologies has consistently dominated the Indian market in the digital marketing space, earning a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions and strong demand side platform for diverse client needs. With the launch of its Dubai office, the company is now one step closer to replicating this success on a global scale.

    The new Dubai office will serve as the nerve center for DangleAds’ operations worldwide, allowing the company to expand its service portfolio to a global clientele. The company’s three-pronged approach — programmatic, technology and performance will enable clients to engage audiences effectively, drive performance, – and build strong brand equity.

    Thus, with the launch of the new office in UAE and a new team onboard, DangleAds aims to take its presence to new heights of successful innovation and contribute significantly to the digital industry.

  • Expo 2020 Dubai ropes in Thomas Cook & SOTC as authorised ticket resellers

    Expo 2020 Dubai ropes in Thomas Cook & SOTC as authorised ticket resellers

    Mumbai: Integrated travel services company, Thomas Cook India, and its group company, SOTC Travel Ltd, have been appointed as authorised ticket resellers for Expo 2020 Dubai, to be held in Dubai from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.

    To ensure Indian’s maximise this opportunity, Thomas Cook India and SOTC have designed a unique portfolio of ready-to-book products and customised experiences, specially curated to appeal to India’s leisure, business and MICE visitors. The one-day tickets and multi-day tickets incorporate unbeatable value with included attractions and shows as well as access to more than 200 pavilions, as per the travel company.

    Thomas Cook India and SOTC have launched technology enabled solutions towards personalisation – enabling travellers to create their own itinerary based on their personal preferences – to best optimise their Expo 2020 visits. 

    Thomas Cook India president & country head – holidays, MICE, Visa, Rajeev Kale said, “We are delighted and honoured to be appointed an Authorised Ticket Reseller for Expo 2020 and have lined up an exciting range of unique products for every traveller – from India’s millennials, couples, families, students, business to MICE travellers. For industry associations, corporates/businesses, Expo 2020 is an ideal space for ideation/R&D/business and networking and our products have been tailor-made to cater to their specific needs too.”

    SOTC Travel president & country head Daniel D’souza said, “Expo 2020 is a vibrant platform, be it to learn, innovate or do business, and our unique product-service portfolio as an Authorised Ticket Reseller promises an extraordinary experience across all age groups and source markets from metros to regional India. Our company’s presence and reach countrywide will give consumers easy access to plan their perfect Expo trip/s with our experts – by visiting our retail stores or via our virtual holiday outlet. Expo 2020, stated to be the world’s greatest show awaits Indians and we look forward to creating a truly memorable experience for Indians.”

    Expo 2020 Dubai VP, market strategy and sales Sumathi Ramanathan said, “Expo 2020 Dubai represents a global celebration of human ingenuity – one that promises an extraordinary experience for visitors of all ages, nationalities and interests – and I am especially delighted with our appointment of Thomas Cook India & SOTC as an Authorised Ticket Reseller to help us in our delivery for this highly viable market. Expo 2020 is ready to welcome the world, and with the support of Thomas Cook and SOTC, we invite Indians to join us and be part of the most diverse World Expo in history, as we build a better future for all.”

    With the theme and purpose of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, Expo 2020 aims to be the world’s most impactful global incubator for new ideas, catalysing an exchange of new perspectives and inspiring action to deliver real-life solutions to real-world challenges.

  • BCCI launches rap anthem ‘Aayenge Hum Wapas’ for IPL

    BCCI launches rap anthem ‘Aayenge Hum Wapas’ for IPL

    NEW DELHI: IPL 2020, like many believe, will change the mood of the nation and give people a reprieve from all the thoughts haunting the minds in these extraordinary times due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    With only a few days left for IPL to kickstart the thirteenth edition, BCCI has also announced the schedule. The audience can’t keep calm to watch the first opening game, which will be played between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

    BCCI has released its IPL 2020 anthem and each of its lyrics reflect the same emotion. Titled 'Aayenge Hum Wapas', the anthem gives goosebumps as it sends a strong message that the nation and the world will bounce back from the disastrous pandemic which has taken lakhs of lives worldwide.

    Sharing the video on twitter, BCCI wrote, “The greater the setback. The stronger the comeback. We can sum it up in 3 words: AayengeHumWapas, Watch #Dream11IPL starting Sept 19 on @DisneyPlusHS, @StarSportsIndia @Hotstarusa #Dream11IPL #AayengeHumWapas #StrongerTogether  #Anthem” 

    The video features all the legends of the game including the likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumra, KL Rahul and many other players. It showcases that IPL 2020 is ready to cheer the whole country from the disastrous pandemic and it will lift the spirits again. 

    The anthem says that all the citizens of the nation are players and a strong partnership is needed amongst them. It goes on to add that there is only one answer to the existing problems and that is to not give up and accept defeat.

    IPL is the first big live sporting event happening after a hiatus of four to five months. The tournament will be played in UAE between 19 Sep to 10 Nov with eight teams participating in it. The matches will be aired by Star India on television and the digital medium. 

  • IPL governing council clears UAE as venue; Vivo as sponsor

    IPL governing council clears UAE as venue; Vivo as sponsor

    MUMBAI: So, the Indian Premier League is moving to the UAE after all. All that it awaits is the official government go-ahead, which is likely to come in the next couple of days or so.  The IPL’s governing council green signaled the holding of the world’s most premium cricket tournament in the UAE on Sunday from 19 September to 10 November.

    The council also approved the retention of all its sponsors including Chinese mobile company Vivo, which has committed to Rs 440 crore annually for five years. The tournament will be played in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi – all of which have world class stadiums.

    Ten of the matches will be played in the afternoon from 3.30 IST while the evening matches will be played from 7.30 pm.

    The IPL governing council agreed that each team will have a squad of 24 while allowing any number of replacements in teams in case players get infected. However, standard operating procedures are being prepared.  The final will take place during the Diwali week, which should augur well for brands and broadcaster Disney Star India as well.

    Fans who have been starved of cricket are clearly looking forward to the recommencement of live cricket starring their favorite Indian players.

    Meanwhile the IPL council has also agreed to go ahead with the women’s IPL, featuring three teams and four matches to be played during IPL Playoff week. 

  • EaseMyTrip Adds “Activities” to Its Bouquet of Services

    EaseMyTrip Adds “Activities” to Its Bouquet of Services

    NEW DELHI: EaseMyTrip.com, has launched ‘Activities’ on its [platform] that allows travelers to book tickets to an amusement park, staycations at resorts, cruises, boat tours and microlight flying.

    In addition to the services offered by the Company, this new service allows users to book travel experiences from on our website through their desktop / mobile site or the mobile application. Customers visiting domestic destinations including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa and international destinations like Dubai, Prague, Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Singapore, London, Paris and New York are able to get information about major tourist attractions of these cities. They have an option to choose from a variety of activities at these locations including adventure sports, water sports and cruises.

    Talking about the new service addition, Mr. Prashant Pitti, Executive Director, EaseMyTrip, said, “We have added ‘Activities’ in our array of service for allowing the travelers visiting a place to explore some of the best and most popular attractions. These are fit for those visiting a place for either business or personal purposes with little time to spare without having to wander at places and rely on tour guides. Such activities can offer travelers experiences at their destinations and aim to enhance their trip.”

    He further said, “All the activities available on our platform can be booked separately but can also be clubbed with the tour packages provided by the Company on special demand of the customers.”

  • x-dream-distribution and partners at CabSat2019

    x-dream-distribution and partners at CabSat2019

    Following our success at CabSat 2018, we decided to bring our innovative products and services to it once again. Join x-dream-distribution GmbH in Dubai from 12-14 March 2019 at CabSat on the Bavarian booth in Hall 3.

    x-dream-distribution GmbH presents innovative ingest, Social ingest andoutgestsolutions by Woody Technologies and transcoding and live broadcasting software by Capella Systems, as well as ingest and playout software by Libero Systems, and microservices toolkit for broadcaster by Squared Paper.

    All the latest features that have been presented at BVE2019 and even more, will be available to all our visitors at CabSat in Dubai, Middle East & Africa's only event for content, broadcast, satellite, media & entertainment industry professionals looking to create inspiration, action & reaction.

    Partner products and news CabSat 2019

    Capella Systems (USA)

    Cambria FTC // Cambria Cluster

    Already in 4th generation, the Cambria FTC and Cambria Cluster are an innovative transcoding product… Most resentstandardfeatures:

    •    SD / HD / UHD and up to 8K
    •    xAVC, ProRes, DNxHD, JPEG2000
    •    H.264 & H.265
    •    HDR support
    •    DASH, HLS, MSS
    •    Dolby E & Dolby Vision
    •    S3 read&write

    Cambria Live // Cambria Broadcast Manager // Live Edit

    New release of Cambria Live Series v4.1, a software-based production suite for professional live streaming broadcast production. This all-in-one system handles live switching, production functions, encoding, and distribution.

    •    MPEG-DASH and CMAF support for Akamai
    •    Failover (backup stream) support for DASH/HLS with Akamai
    •    Ad Pre-fetch request to Yospace HLS/DASH targets
    •    Software-based cue tone trigger feature
    •    Embed splice_event_id from SCTE into Ad Preset

    Flow Works (Germany)

    Distributed MAM with distributed workflow support for media processing.
    •    FlowCenter – highly integrated, complete workflow and asset management solution.
    •    Flow ANT – micro media management appliance with GPU acceleration
    •    All-new Flow Archive GUI (Editorial GUI).

    Libero (Turkey)

    •    Libero Playout is a software-based playout automation system which provides powerful, flexible and user-friendly broadcasting solutions via a client-server architecture.
    •    Libero Ingest is a flexible multi-channel ingest, transcoding and encoding software with powerful and user-friendly features.

    Metaliquid (Italy)

    Customized on-premises and cloud state of the art AI recognition and classification services to meet specific industry needs. Metaliquid has developed a proprietary deep learning framework and neural network architectures.

    •    Face recognition
    •    Shot and setting recognition
    •    Sensitive contentdetection
    •    Opening and closingcreditsdetection
    •    Sport actionsclassification
    •    Content type, audio and language classification

    Squared Paper (United Kingdom)

    The Busby Enterprise Service Bus & microservices toolkit is specially designed for the broadcast industry:

    •    monitoring hardware and software systems and applications
    •    workflow orchestration from small to large and complex
    •    event recording for SLA reporting and later analysis
    •    controlling external devices and services, etc.

    Teamium (France)

    Feature rich, simple to use resource scheduling and collaboration management solution exclusively designed for video production.
    •    Cloud-basedproductionmanagement
    •    Resourceplanning and scheduling
    •    User definedbusinessprocesses
    •    Consumer grade userexperience
    •    Realtime financialdashboard

    Woody Technologies (France)

    •    Version 3.1 of all Woody software will be released, bringing several major enhancements.
    •    New Woody in2it Server, a unique client-server ingest tool for all media formats, with web-based intuitive UX and strong workflow control features, streamlining local and remote ingest workflows.

    •    Woody in2it Go, the ultimate tool for reporters on the field to encode, transfer and notify their footage or stories to the broadcaster facility.
    •    Woody Social, ingest from any social network directly to your production environment.
    •    Woody in2it Server, Woody Ingest, Woody Outgest and Woody Social can now be deployed in a scalable architecture containing multiple nodes. This brings two major improvements – redundancy and load balancing – for large Woody deployments.

    x-dream-media (Germany)

    Software integrator with an entire commitment to the media IT developing its own software products for file-based workflows and asset management.
     
    •    Signiant Managers + Agents and XDM WFM – workflow manager with integrations to many 3rd parties file processing and publishing software
    •    OneGUI – job, workflow and farm monitoring & reporting, search & filtering, multi-tenant, various 3rd parties (e.g. Harmonic, Telestream, Capella, MOG, Interra)
    •    Ingest Browser – media browsing, previewing, trimming and workflow start, watchfolder, storage indexing, file search
    •    MFP – multi format player with frame accurate positioning, side-by-side view, audio leveling, SDI output and playlist support
    •    SERVUS node – software-only videoserver, recorder and IP-streamer

     

  • LEGENDARY CRICKETERS AT THE MEGA CRICKET CONCLAVE IN DUBAI- SALAAM CRICKET

    LEGENDARY CRICKETERS AT THE MEGA CRICKET CONCLAVE IN DUBAI- SALAAM CRICKET

    Aaj Tak brings together legendary cricketers from Asia at the iconic Annual Cricket Conclave, Salaam Cricket  in Dubai on 17th September.  Cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar, Mohd Azharuddin, Harbhajan Singh, Wasim Akram, Younis Khan, Misbah Ul Haq, Habibul Bashar, Muttiah Muralitharan, Abdul Qadir will get together at Hotel Address Boulevard, Dubai to enthrall the audience with unheard tales, electrifying insights and their un-paralleled view on the Asia Cup.

    The iconic cricketers will share candid moments from the game, and their off-field camaraderie that  represents their true sportsmanship.

    As the nations gear up for Asia Cup, the spotlight returns on the legendary battle between India & Pakistan. It’s nothing short of a war, where the best men fight it out on the field for national honour & glory. The legendary cricketers share their view & sentiments on the game as the countries fight for glory. 

    The forum is open to all cricket fans, Priced @ AED 350. Salaam Cricket is scheduled to take place on 17th September’2018 at Hotel Address Boulevard, Dubai 2:00pm onwards. 

    For tickets, please log on to https;//dubai.platinumlist.net & more info call 050 7342004.
     

  • Cision acquires PR Newswire; Peter Granat named as CEO

    Cision acquires PR Newswire; Peter Granat named as CEO

    MUMBAI: Global media intelligence company Cision has acquired PR Newswire. With this agreement, the duo will provide clients with the industry’s best content distribution, influencer outreach, media monitoring and analytics offerings.

    The deal is approved in all markets worldwide except Dubai and China, where it is pending regulatory review.

    PR Newswire’s CEO Bob Gray will be transitioning out of the business and Peter Granat will be the CEO of the combined organization.

    For Cision clients, the acquisition provides access to the industry’s one of the largest and trusted distribution network of media outlets, websites and social media channels as well as access to new offerings including multimedia content distribution, IR tools, ProfNet and MultiVu creative services.

    For PR Newswire customers, the acquisition provides access to award-winning PR software, the industry’s most comprehensive influencer database and a full suite of monitoring and analytics services.

    “Cision has always been a leader in influencer identification, media monitoring, social engagement and analytics,” said Cision CEO Peter Granat. “The acquisition of PR Newswire, the market leader in press release distribution, is a huge step in providing our customers a complete integrated solution for all their PR, IR and social media needs. To combine two PR powerhouses means we can provide the most robust tools and services for PR and communication professionals to tell their stories in virtually any medium around the world.”

    In conversations with clients, Cision repeatedly heard the need for an integrated solution that allows them to manage campaigns and distribute multimedia messages through a variety of channels. With Cision’s acquisition of PR Newswire, consumers now have access to global technology and service, deeper relationships with media and influencers, and the largest content distribution network available.

    The combined product roadmap and timeline will be finalized in the coming months. While the product roadmap is being developed, Cision and PR Newswire will continue to invest in and support all existing services.

  • Cision acquires PR Newswire; Peter Granat named as CEO

    Cision acquires PR Newswire; Peter Granat named as CEO

    MUMBAI: Global media intelligence company Cision has acquired PR Newswire. With this agreement, the duo will provide clients with the industry’s best content distribution, influencer outreach, media monitoring and analytics offerings.

    The deal is approved in all markets worldwide except Dubai and China, where it is pending regulatory review.

    PR Newswire’s CEO Bob Gray will be transitioning out of the business and Peter Granat will be the CEO of the combined organization.

    For Cision clients, the acquisition provides access to the industry’s one of the largest and trusted distribution network of media outlets, websites and social media channels as well as access to new offerings including multimedia content distribution, IR tools, ProfNet and MultiVu creative services.

    For PR Newswire customers, the acquisition provides access to award-winning PR software, the industry’s most comprehensive influencer database and a full suite of monitoring and analytics services.

    “Cision has always been a leader in influencer identification, media monitoring, social engagement and analytics,” said Cision CEO Peter Granat. “The acquisition of PR Newswire, the market leader in press release distribution, is a huge step in providing our customers a complete integrated solution for all their PR, IR and social media needs. To combine two PR powerhouses means we can provide the most robust tools and services for PR and communication professionals to tell their stories in virtually any medium around the world.”

    In conversations with clients, Cision repeatedly heard the need for an integrated solution that allows them to manage campaigns and distribute multimedia messages through a variety of channels. With Cision’s acquisition of PR Newswire, consumers now have access to global technology and service, deeper relationships with media and influencers, and the largest content distribution network available.

    The combined product roadmap and timeline will be finalized in the coming months. While the product roadmap is being developed, Cision and PR Newswire will continue to invest in and support all existing services.

  • ADFEST 2016 confirms 57 jurors from 18 cities

    ADFEST 2016 confirms 57 jurors from 18 cities

    MUMBAI:  ADFEST has announced that some of the world’s most celebrated creative professionals will be joining ADFEST 2016 as jurors including 57 professionals from 18 cities: Auckland, Bangkok, Beijing, Beirut, Colombo, Dubai, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Melbourne, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei and Tokyo.

    Introducing the jury panel for Film & Radio Lotus:
    •         Ben Welsh, Creative Chairman, Asia, M&C Saatchi, Sydney (Jury President)
    •         Erick Rosa, Executive Creative Director, MullenLowe Singapore, Singapore
    •         Jennifer Hu, Chief Creative officer, Ogilvy & Mather Taiwan, Taipei
    •         Joo Yu Kyung, Creative Director, Innocean Worldwide, Seoul
    •         Malek Ghorayeb, Regional Executive Creative Director, Leo Burnett MENA, Beirut
    •         Santi Suwanvalaikorn, Founder & Executive Creative Director, Youngsanti, Bangkok
    •         Yoshimitsu Sawamoto, Executive Creative Director, Dentsu Inc., Tokyo
    The jury panel for Design Lotus & Print Craft Lotus:                                                                
    •         Yoshihiro Yagi, Creative Director, Dentsu Inc., Tokyo (Jury President)
    •         Chutivat Cherdchoo, Executive Creative Director, Visionary Group, Bangkok
    •         Guy Venables, Founder, GUY>ENABLES, Sydney
    •         Ivan Hadywibowo, Chief Creative Officer, J. Walter Thompson, Jakarta
    •         Sanket Pathare, Senior Creative Director, McCann Erickson India, Mumbai
    •         Sing Lin, Creative Director & Partner, BeWater, Shanghai
    •         Trevor Kennedy, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett Solutions GROUP, Colombo
    The jury panel for Media Lotus, Branded Entertainment Lotus & Content Lotus:          
    •         Josy Paul, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, BBDO India, Mumbai (Jury President)
    •         Darren Watson, Executive Creative Director – APAC, FITCH, Singapore
    •         Evan Teng, Managing Director, J. Walter Thompson Taiwan, Taipei
    •         Georg Warga, Creative Director, Filmmaker & Founder, GOODSTEIN, Shanghai
    •         Patrick Baron, Executive Creative Director, McCann Melbourne, Melbourne
    •         Sarnchatt Chansrakao, Managing Director, Dentsu Media Thailand, Bangkok
    •         Sokichi Nakazawa, Executive Manager of Data Driven Media Marketing Center, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Inc., Tokyo
    The jury panel for Promo Lotus and Effective Lotus:          
    •         Chris Chiu, Singapore (Jury President)
    •         Anu Joseph, Executive Creative Director, Creativeland Asia Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
    •         Dani Richa, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, BBDO MENA, Pakistan & Africa, Dubai
    •         Eric Cruz, Executive Creative Director, AKQA Shanghai, Shanghai
    •         Jeff Ma, Marketing Vice President, Greater China, The Woolmark Company, Shanghai
    •         Joyce Deng, Marketing Vice President, Yintai Yushen Business Management Co., Ltd., Beijing
    •         Tara Ford, Creative Director, WhybinTBWA Group, Melbourne
    The jury panel for Integrated Lotus, INNOVA Lotus and Lotus Roots:          
    •         Jeremy Craigen, Global Chief Creative Officer, Innocean Worldwide, Seoul ( Jury President)
    •         Ben Welsh, Creative Chairman, Asia, M&C Saatchi, Sydney
    •         Chee Keong (CK) Tan, Group Executive Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
    •         Chris Chiu, Singapore
    •         Josy Paul, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, BBDO India, Mumbai
    •         Richard Yu, Chief Creative Officer & China Network Creative Consultant, ADK Taiwan, Taipei
    •         Sihabutr Xoomsai, Film Director, Triton Film, Bangkok
    •         Valerie Cheng, Head of Creative Shop, Southeast Asia, Facebook, Singapore
    •         Yoshihiro Yagi, Creative Director, Dentsu Inc., Tokyo

    “Our jurors arrived in Thailand yesterday to begin debating this year’s entries. It is now their responsibility to choose the work that is driving our industry forward, we’d like to thank them for the hard work they will perform over the next few days,” says ADFEST president Jimmy Lam.
    ADFEST 2016 will run from 16th to 19th March at the Royal Cliff Hotels Group in Pattaya, Thailand.