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  • NDTV elevates Parimal Dutta to senior vice president

    NDTV elevates Parimal Dutta to senior vice president

    Mumbai: NDTV has elevated Parimal Dutta as senior vice president. He has been associated with the company for over 11 years. He leads the brand solutions team at the news broadcaster.

    During his career spanning 23 years, Dutta has been associated with The Times of India, Star India, CNBC and Bloomberg before joining NDTV in 2011.

    He has delivered demonstrated results in digital and broadcast media and is skilled in sales, negotiation, integrated marketing, advertising, channel sales and strategic planning.

    Dutta is an alumnus of Delhi University. 

  • Rhiti Group join hands with Stanvee India to help elevate their brand experience

    Rhiti Group join hands with Stanvee India to help elevate their brand experience

    Mumbai: Integrated marketing and brand experience company Rhiti Group has announced a partnership with Mumbai-based Stanvee, a premium convenience services provider, to help elevate their brand experience and public profile. Rhiti Group works to create and build the entire ecosystem for entertainment, media and sports.

    An agreement to this effect, which also involved Rhiti taking up equity stake in Stanvee India, was signed by Rhiti Group chairman and managing director (CMD) Arun Pandey and Stanvee Group chairman and managing director (CMD) Suraj Kumar Behera, recently.

    Both organisations promised a slew of developments in the months to come, which they believe will make Stanvee a household name in a very short time.

    Speaking on the partnership, Arun Pandey said, “Stanvee is an organisation positioned perfectly to succeed in the digital economy of today and more so in the future. Consumers of the post-pandemic world are today willing to pay a premium for convenience and Stanvee’s offerings we believe have caught the pulse of the new age consumer. With Rhiti’s strengths in marketing and brand elevation, we are extremely confident of the roaring success of this partnership and look forward to exciting times together.”

    Also sharing his views was Suraj Kumar Behera of Stanvee who said, “We are glad to have Rhiti as our partners in our journey to become the most trusted and valued brand in consumer convenience services. Stanvee has just the right mix of easy to access services for consumers across the value-chain, in a post-pandemic digital economy. With the proven credentials of Rhiti, we believe our messaging and brand experience will reach the next level in what we believe will be a mutually fulfilling partnership for years to come.”

  • Zeel elevates Adil Memon as EVP – content and marketing

    Zeel elevates Adil Memon as EVP – content and marketing

    Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Zeel) has elevated Adil Memon as executive vice president of content and marketing. He updated his new role on LinkedIn.

    Memon has been associated with the company for over 14 years. He was previously vice president of content and marketing and led the content and marketing verticals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He is responsible for developing strategic partnerships and creating new IPs in content and marketing. Memon pioneered localising Indian drama formats in the MENA region through co-production as Arabic originals.

    He has expertise across media such as TV, print and digital.

  • Zeel promotes Kaushik Misra as Zee TV’s head of non-fiction

    Zeel promotes Kaushik Misra as Zee TV’s head of non-fiction

    Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Zeel) has elevated Kaushik Misra as head of non-fiction at Zee TV, the company’s Hindi general entertainment channel.

    Misra has been associated with Zeel for over 12 years. Earlier, he was director of programming – non-fiction for Zee TV. He has expertise in public relations, brand management, digital marketing and content development.

    Misra has played a key role in building iconic properties such as Dance India Dance and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. He has also been a part of Zee TV’s refresh campaign ‘Aaj Likhenge Kal’.

    He is an alumnus of St. Xavier’s College and completed his MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune.

  • Shemaroo Entertainment elevates Vijay Bhanushali as deputy vice president

    Shemaroo Entertainment elevates Vijay Bhanushali as deputy vice president

    Mumbai: Shemaroo Entertainment has elevated Vijay Bhanushali as deputy vice president – animation, kids, digital, licensing and merchandising. He has been associated with the company for over 14 years.  

    Bhanushali has two decades of experience and handles key areas such as digital media, international co-productions, global acquisition and sales, production, licensing and merchandising at Shemaroo Entertainment. His expertise lies in syndication of children’s television features and new media content.

    During his career, he has had stints at Tiger Production and ICE Logics Entertainment. He has also been a faculty at Zee Institute of Media Arts and Digital Academy where he taught film editing.

  • IN10 Media Network elevates Samar Khan as CEO of Juggernaut Productions

    IN10 Media Network elevates Samar Khan as CEO of Juggernaut Productions

    Mumbai: IN10 Media Network has elevated Samar Khan as the CEO of its production house, Juggernaut Productions. Khan will continue to report to the network’s managing director Aditya Pittie.  

    Khan has been associated with the production house’s OTT division since 2019 and has played a vital role in steering it. As CEO, he will continue to manage his responsibilities of designing and successfully implementing business strategies in addition to creating world-class content.

    “Samar is a valuable asset and I congratulate him on his well-deserved promotion. As we embark on an aggressive growth plan for our content studios business, we rely on his expertise to bolster them while staying true to our core vision,” said Pittie. “The entertainment industry is going through an exciting transition and we want to leverage the momentum.”

    Under Khan, Juggernaut Productions has created popular shows and movies like The Married Woman, Code M season 1, Illegal season 2, “Raat Baaki Hai”, and many more for some of the leading OTT platforms in the country. The upcoming shows are Code M season 2 and Avrodh season 2. He has also produced Regiment Diaries seasons 1, 2, and 3 for the network’s flagship channel EPIC.

    “I have been in the industry for more than 25 years and I’m blessed to be part of its evolution. I’m happy to drive the network’s OTT division’s growth story,” said Juggernaut Productions CEO Samar Khan.

    Khan has a rich experience in writing, directing and producing high-quality and value-creating content for films, television, and OTT. In the past, he has been associated with companies like NDTV, Red Chillies Entertainment, UTV, and Discovery India among others.

    In 2016, he wrote a book ‘SRK – 25 years of a Life’ capturing the 25-years-long journey of the actor Shah Rukh Khan.  

  • Shemaroo Entertainment elevates Amit Haria as CFO

    Shemaroo Entertainment elevates Amit Haria as CFO

    Mumbai: Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd on Wednesday announced the promotion of Amit Haria as the chief financial officer (CFO). Prior to this, he was the vice president-accounts and finance and a key member of the executive leadership team at Shemaroo.

    In his new role, Amit will be leading the financial and business affairs of the company.

    Haria has been associated with Shemaroo for almost 15 years. He was instrumental in steering the company’s Initial Public Offer (IPO) successfully in 2014. His expertise in financial management and strategic planning has ensured smooth functioning of all systems with compliance being taken care diligently.

    “We are delighted to announce this new development and congratulate Amit on his new role,” Shemaroo Entertainment CEO Hiren Gada said. “Amit’s promotion is aptly timed as we are ready for the leap to lead the exciting future of entertainment, I am confident that he will bring a valuable, holistic perspective to drive our ambitious growth plans while staying true to our vision and core values.”

    Haria has a rich experience of over 22 years in the field of finance and accounts. He is a qualified chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, and a commerce graduate from the University of Mumbai. He holds a Diploma in Information Systems Audit (DISA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Some of his core competencies include raising finance, strategic/financial planning, management of offshore subsidiaries, problem resolution, cash flow management, and liaising with banks, amongst others.

    “I am excited to take up the new role and steer the company’s growth aligned with its overall ambitions,” said Amit Haria. “I am truly inspired by the organisation’s work ethics, its culture of innovation, and the core values upon which its foundations rest. This is an exciting time for the media and entertainment industry and I am thrilled to be a part of this new exhilarating journey.”

  • 9X Media elevates Deepali Oroskar and Nihal Ghosh to SVP – ad sales

    9X Media elevates Deepali Oroskar and Nihal Ghosh to SVP – ad sales

    Mumbai: 9X Media has announced the elevation of Deepali Oroskar and Nihal Ghosh to senior vice president of ad sales. They both will report to 9X Media chief business officer Punit Pandey.

    Nihal will be in-charge of revenues for 9XM and 9X Jalwa and Deepali will lead the ad sales teams for 9X Tashan and 9X Jhakaas. Deepali and Nihal are both senior ad sales professionals with each of them having over 15 years of experience.

    “Deepali and Nihal have both been with the organisation for over a decade and have consistently proven their mettle,” said 9X Media chief business officer Punit Pandey. “They have led the ad sales teams to achieve better revenue targets and have performed extremely well. In their new roles, I am confident that they will achieve much success, steering the Network towards the next phase of growth.”

    “I am delighted to be a part of 9X Media,” said Nihal Ghosh. “From a single music television channel, 9X Media has evolved into India’s largest music television network comprising platforms both television and digital. It’s exciting as well as challenging to helm the ad revenue at 9XM and 9X Jalwa. My current focus will be on reinstating the Ad revenue to the pre covid levels and to put the channels back on the growth trajectory.”

    “This is indeed an exciting time to lead the ad sales function for 9X Tashan and 9X Jhakaas,” said Deepali Oroskar. “The pandemic has created disruption across all industries. It has drastically changed the way people consume and engage with media and content. Brands need to keep pace with the changing consumer psychographics. Regional channels have shown immense potential in attracting the new age consumer. My priority would be to make brands aware about these new dynamics and ensure an excellent run for our channels.”   

  • George Kovoor named as SVP- beverages at PepsiCo India

    George Kovoor named as SVP- beverages at PepsiCo India

    Mumbai: PepsiCo India has announced the promotion of George Kovoor as senior vice president (SVP) – beverages.

    He is a PepsiCo veteran, having completed 28 years with the company, in various operating roles across India, APAC, and China and most recently as SVP international, at PepsiCo’s global HQ in New York.  

    “Kovoor will be the GM for the beverage business and will also be responsible for creating the long-term sustainability strategy for both the foods and beverage categories,” said the company in a statement.

    Kovoor is known for his hands-on understanding of the business and commitment to developing talent and forging strong stakeholder partnerships. He will be relocating back to India after 18 years.

  • Gozoop Group elevates Ahmed Aftab Naqvi to global CEO

    Gozoop Group elevates Ahmed Aftab Naqvi to global CEO

    Mumbai: Global marketing company Gozoop on Tuesday announced the elevation of co-founder Ahmed Aftab Naqvi as the group’s global CEO, from his current role as CEO of India. 

    In his new role, Ahmed will now lead operations in the Middle East region while overseeing the India business. He will continue to diversify Gozoop’s service offerings, enable strategic acquisitions and identify new markets to further the group’s international expansion, said the company in a statement.

    This announcement comes at a time when Gozoop is on track to consolidate its standing as one of India’s largest independent homegrown global advertising groups. “We are in the midst of a very exciting phase and Ahmed’s understanding of the global advertising and marketing landscape is remarkable, making him a perfect fit to lead our next wave of growth,” stated Gozoop Middle East co-founder and managing director Dushyant Bhatia. “Gozoop Middle East has been significant for the group’s success outside India and will play a critical role going forward. With Gozoop Middle East now under Ahmed’s aegis, we are confident of accelerating growth by diversifying our existing offerings in the region and beyond.”

    Under Ahmed’s leadership, Gozoop has won mandates and come up with award-winning work for prestigious brands such as Dell, Taj Hotels, Bisleri, Tata Steel, Saint Gobain, Asian Paints, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mahindra, GNC, Finolex and Viacom18 among others, said the statement.

    “Ahmed’s elevation as our Global CEO is well-deserved. His love for all things creative, his diverse expanse of knowledge and his growth-oriented mindset leave me ever confident of Gozoop’s bright future,” said Gozoop Group chairman Rohan Bhansali. “We have built a team of incredible people at Gozoop who will further shine under Ahmed’s leadership.”

    Gozoop India currently works with brands such as Dell, Bisleri, Taj Hotels, Saint Gobain, Tata Steel, GNC while Gozoop Middle East’s clientele includes Mashreq UAE, Mashreq Egypt, Emirates Cricket, Oman Cricket, PureGold.

    “From scaling global brands to accelerating startups that have become unicorns today, Gozoop has been at the forefront of new-age marketing since 2008 — pioneering trends that have shaped the industry. With a strategic roadmap in place, I look forward to working with the leadership teams in both India and the Middle East as we embark on our next phase of growth,” Ahmed said on his new role.