MUMBAI: 24 hour English language news and entertainment channel NHK World TV from Japan International broadcasting has inked a deal to offer its channel on Tata Sky in India. Launched on May 6, the channel has so far seen four million Tata Sky subscribers watching it.
“With the longstanding close cultural and economic ties shared between Japan and India, NHK World TV’s programs will further strengthen those bonds by offering subscribers a source of information from Japanese- Asian centric perspective. We are confident Indian viewers will find the channel useful as a first choice option for news from around Asia, and our lifestyle programs a source of quality entertainment,” said Japan International Broadcasting CEO and President Yoshihiko Shimizu.
NEW DELHI: The “Fuelled by Love” campaign created by SapientNitro for British Airways has become the first Indian campaign to have won an award under the online video category at the A-list Awards, Hollywood.
British Airways “Fuelled by Love” – the bronze champion is an ad campaign for the Indian market, highlighting the airline’s sense of love, respect and sincerity to their association with India.
The A-List Hollywood Awards are one of the first creative competition of its kind in Hollywood, honouring excellence and innovation intersecting between advertising and entertainment across all platforms.
The video has crossed over 1.8 million views on Youtube till now and showcases the story of how a British Airways crew member falls in love with India during her first visit to the country and her emotional connect with one of the passengers.
Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the critically acclaimed director of the Bollywood movie Masaan, the British Airways “Fuelled by Love” film went live in February this year, and follows the story of a young cabin crew member of British origin who is flying to India for the first time.
“We are extremely proud to get acknowledged for our work done for British Airways, at highly reputed international platforms such as the A-list Hollywood Awards. At SapientNitro, we strive to create connections across the physical, virtual and emotional spaces to create heart touching campaigns. It’s a great honour and I extend my best wishes to everyone involved” said SapientNitro India Chief Creative Officer K.V Sridhar (Pops).
Neeraj Ghaywan, Director of the film tweeted out to announce the news saying – “#FuelledByLove A campaign for @British_Airways that I had directed won a Bronze at the A List Awards, Hollywood. Thank you for the wonderful team! Agency @SapientIndia: @kvpops @endowscopy, Surjo Dutt, @theniketkumar, Tulika and Client: Priti Khurana!”
NEW DELHI: The “Fuelled by Love” campaign created by SapientNitro for British Airways has become the first Indian campaign to have won an award under the online video category at the A-list Awards, Hollywood.
British Airways “Fuelled by Love” – the bronze champion is an ad campaign for the Indian market, highlighting the airline’s sense of love, respect and sincerity to their association with India.
The A-List Hollywood Awards are one of the first creative competition of its kind in Hollywood, honouring excellence and innovation intersecting between advertising and entertainment across all platforms.
The video has crossed over 1.8 million views on Youtube till now and showcases the story of how a British Airways crew member falls in love with India during her first visit to the country and her emotional connect with one of the passengers.
Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the critically acclaimed director of the Bollywood movie Masaan, the British Airways “Fuelled by Love” film went live in February this year, and follows the story of a young cabin crew member of British origin who is flying to India for the first time.
“We are extremely proud to get acknowledged for our work done for British Airways, at highly reputed international platforms such as the A-list Hollywood Awards. At SapientNitro, we strive to create connections across the physical, virtual and emotional spaces to create heart touching campaigns. It’s a great honour and I extend my best wishes to everyone involved” said SapientNitro India Chief Creative Officer K.V Sridhar (Pops).
Neeraj Ghaywan, Director of the film tweeted out to announce the news saying – “#FuelledByLove A campaign for @British_Airways that I had directed won a Bronze at the A List Awards, Hollywood. Thank you for the wonderful team! Agency @SapientIndia: @kvpops @endowscopy, Surjo Dutt, @theniketkumar, Tulika and Client: Priti Khurana!”
MUMBAI: Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar has stepped down from his responsibility, reports read. Manohar had taken over the president ship in October 2015 after the death of Jagmohan Dalmiya.
It is claimed that the decision has been taken by Manhoar with response to the Lodha Committee recommendations as he is also bidding to win the ICC chairman’s election. According to the norms, no official can hold two posts at the same time in two governing bodies.
A report also suggests that officials from the BCCI are unhappy about the fact that Manohar had decided to quit as the Indian cricket board president.
MUMBAI: Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar has stepped down from his responsibility, reports read. Manohar had taken over the president ship in October 2015 after the death of Jagmohan Dalmiya.
It is claimed that the decision has been taken by Manhoar with response to the Lodha Committee recommendations as he is also bidding to win the ICC chairman’s election. According to the norms, no official can hold two posts at the same time in two governing bodies.
A report also suggests that officials from the BCCI are unhappy about the fact that Manohar had decided to quit as the Indian cricket board president.
MUMBAI: Zee Tamil, a general entertainment channel of the Zeel group has bought the format DNA to India for the third time in a row. The Singapore based content distribution and production agency Bomanbridge Media announced the renewal deal with Zee Tamil, for seasons 3 and 4 of the hit family game show format. Renewal of Season 2 was announced in the January of this year.
Zee Tamil will produce another 26 episodes each for season 3 and season 4 of the show. This simple and fun game show divides parents on one side and children of any age on the other side of the studio. The contestant stands in the middle and has to play the game of matching the parents and children together through entertaining and unexpected challenges. Every day, a prize is awarded to the person who manages to identify all the pairs.
This show has been produced in Spain, Italy, India and Indonesia. DNA. is currently one of the top-rated game shows on TV across Tamil Nadu in India.
“Bomanbridge is thrilled to announce yet another renewal of this great family format, demonstrating that India is happy to take the DNA challenge. The success of the show proves that great formats can enjoy longevity while helping foster family togetherness,” said Bomanbridge Media CEO Sonia Fleck. “Bomanbridge continues to distribute great formats around the region that earn our partners faithful audiences,” she added.
“Zee Tamil knows how to produce great programs and we are pleased that DNA will continue to be on their schedule for some time. This unique show gets the entire family involved while having a great time,” said Bomanbridge director of Sales and Business Development, South Asia Arpit Agarwal.
MUMBAI: Zee Tamil, a general entertainment channel of the Zeel group has bought the format DNA to India for the third time in a row. The Singapore based content distribution and production agency Bomanbridge Media announced the renewal deal with Zee Tamil, for seasons 3 and 4 of the hit family game show format. Renewal of Season 2 was announced in the January of this year.
Zee Tamil will produce another 26 episodes each for season 3 and season 4 of the show. This simple and fun game show divides parents on one side and children of any age on the other side of the studio. The contestant stands in the middle and has to play the game of matching the parents and children together through entertaining and unexpected challenges. Every day, a prize is awarded to the person who manages to identify all the pairs.
This show has been produced in Spain, Italy, India and Indonesia. DNA. is currently one of the top-rated game shows on TV across Tamil Nadu in India.
“Bomanbridge is thrilled to announce yet another renewal of this great family format, demonstrating that India is happy to take the DNA challenge. The success of the show proves that great formats can enjoy longevity while helping foster family togetherness,” said Bomanbridge Media CEO Sonia Fleck. “Bomanbridge continues to distribute great formats around the region that earn our partners faithful audiences,” she added.
“Zee Tamil knows how to produce great programs and we are pleased that DNA will continue to be on their schedule for some time. This unique show gets the entire family involved while having a great time,” said Bomanbridge director of Sales and Business Development, South Asia Arpit Agarwal.
NEW DELHI: Deepa Thomas has been appointed vice president, Communications and CSR at Nissan Motor India Private Ltd effective immediately. Thomas will have responsibility for all of Nissan’s communications in India including product and corporate matters, and CSR activities, as the company continues to strengthen its business operations toward further growth in India.
Deepa will report to Guillaume Sicard, president, Nissan India Operations. She will initially be located in Mumbai and will move with the company to its new head offices in Delhi once operations begin there later this year. Thomas succeeds Lavanya Wadgaonkar, who will move to a new position within Nissan, this will be the subject of a separate announcement at a later date.
“We are delighted to have Deepa on board at Nissan. She brings a proven track record of success and her deep experience in India and abroad will help us continue to spread the word about our innovative and exciting cars, and move our business forward. India is an important engine of growth in the region and for Nissan globally, and Deepa’s leadership will help us tell the Nissan and Datsun story to more and more customers. I would like to thank Lavanya for her excellent contribution to Nissan journey in India and wish her success in her new leadership role,” said Guillaume Sicard, president, Nissan India Operations.
Deepa has over 19 years of communications experience and knowledge gained in external and employee communications. Before joining Nissan, she led the communications function for several Mahindra Group companies as general manager, Group Communications. Prior to that, she spent 10 years with eBay India in a series of communications roles with increasing levels of responsibility. Her career has also included positions with firms in the global skincare industry and on the agency side.
NEW DELHI: Deepa Thomas has been appointed vice president, Communications and CSR at Nissan Motor India Private Ltd effective immediately. Thomas will have responsibility for all of Nissan’s communications in India including product and corporate matters, and CSR activities, as the company continues to strengthen its business operations toward further growth in India.
Deepa will report to Guillaume Sicard, president, Nissan India Operations. She will initially be located in Mumbai and will move with the company to its new head offices in Delhi once operations begin there later this year. Thomas succeeds Lavanya Wadgaonkar, who will move to a new position within Nissan, this will be the subject of a separate announcement at a later date.
“We are delighted to have Deepa on board at Nissan. She brings a proven track record of success and her deep experience in India and abroad will help us continue to spread the word about our innovative and exciting cars, and move our business forward. India is an important engine of growth in the region and for Nissan globally, and Deepa’s leadership will help us tell the Nissan and Datsun story to more and more customers. I would like to thank Lavanya for her excellent contribution to Nissan journey in India and wish her success in her new leadership role,” said Guillaume Sicard, president, Nissan India Operations.
Deepa has over 19 years of communications experience and knowledge gained in external and employee communications. Before joining Nissan, she led the communications function for several Mahindra Group companies as general manager, Group Communications. Prior to that, she spent 10 years with eBay India in a series of communications roles with increasing levels of responsibility. Her career has also included positions with firms in the global skincare industry and on the agency side.
MUMBAI: One the leading MSOs in India, Hathway Cable & Datacom Limited, undertook stringent action against recent disruption of its services in Pune by lodging three FIRs in multiple police stations across the city.
In a series of incidents recently, fibre optic cables of Hathway provided by Tata tele-services were cut at multiple locations in the city by unknown parties leading to disruption of Hathway services and causing inconvenience to several Hathway customers.
Due to the fibre cuts, Hathway signals were disrupted and lost for around 4 to 6 hours during the crucial ICC World Twenty20 matches including the semi-final encounter between India and West Indies, which led to huge consumer angst and created a lot of dissatisfaction to several Hathway customers. The fibre cuts caused by certain unknown parties seemed to be a deliberate and an intentional attempt to disrupt Hathway services in Pune and tarnish the brand image of the company, especially, during a high decibel event like the ICC World Twenty20. Hathway suspects that the agenda was to destabilise Hathway in the city and cause revenue loss.
Senior Hathway officials in Pune immediately took measures to counter this act of fibre cutting by illegal means by lodging FIRs across three major police stations in the city, demanding a probe.
Once the police investigation is out, Hathway seeks to take legal measures against the culprits.
