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  • PALM Mumbai 2014 successful in all categories exceeding market expectations

    PALM Mumbai 2014 successful in all categories exceeding market expectations

    MUMBAI: The 14th successive PALM expo organised by Diversified Communications India fulfilled the scope and potential of the largest ever show in India. The internationally supported PALM India features the maximum number of manufacturers and leading brands ever – including Yamaha, Sennheiser, Shure, JBL, AKG, Soundcraft, Martin Lights, Robe, KV2, TOA, Prolyte, Bose, Bosch, Osram, Sonodyne, Phillips, Neutrik, among others.

     

    All International Brands’ Senior Management expressed complete satisfaction with the PALM organisation, in providing satisfactory and very high standards in all services, from registration process to a very high percentage of interested visitors of professional background.

     

    “Participation is meaningful for international high quality manufacturers only when we meet personally very knowledgeable professionals from the local market, who are also important buyers, in this respect PALM show gets full marks” these responses assure of the PALM attraction to the entire segment of the professional industry in stage light and sound, music production and AV integration.

     

    The highlight of the PALM Expo as in the past years is the HARMAN Live Arena, which was once again a huge attraction. The creation and construction of the Demo Qube exhibit at the PALM was a winner with the target delegates as this novel idea and its successful delivery at the PALM exhibited a tremendous effort and solution for the pro light and sound industry to provide original demo environment. “The Qube was very productive and leads to business and contributes to the growth and development of the market in India. The PALM deserves Kudos for fulfilling a need for professional demo space.”

     

    The PALM 2014 and its unique features covered a gross space of 18,000 sqm. Stage Sound and Lighting equipment + DJ Gear + Music Production and AV Install was showcased in Hall 1, the Qube Ground, Line Array Compound and Hall 5 Annex featuring the Harman Live Arena. Hall 2A was specially dedicated to registration of 18,000 attendees and visitor services including the PALM Souvenir Store. The Conference was held in the International Lounge. Concurrently the Music Expo was held in Hall 2B + 2C.

     

    Visitor Profile

    PALM 2014 marked a dramatic increase in turnout of pre-registered delegates and the highest growth for day one visitor registration at 57% with 6,353 visitors, with “very high quality profile”.

     

    Total attendance increased 28% to 20,966 trade visitors.

     

    The 14th Consecutive PALM show this year brought out not only the highest turnout ever but the largest component of industry buyers and professionals. Predictably the Stage Sound and Lighting + Event Production and DJs comprised 55% of visitors, this includes rental companies, entertainment media and event management.

     

    A trend was visible in the second largest visitor profile registered, from the AV Install and Systems Integration segment, comprising 31% of 18,000 visitors. This segment was from House of Worship, Education, Hospitality, performance Venues – Malls, Theatres, Auditorium, Theme Parks.

     

    Music production and studio segment comprised of 12% including the project studio category.

     

    Industry Awards

    The 8th IRAA (Indian Recording Arts Awards) ceremony was hosted at the PALM 2014 in the Features Hall. The renowned Andy Munro received the Global Innovation in Studio Design, applauding him was the largest gathering of sound engineers and studio owners. Daman Sood was awarded the IRAA Life Time Achievement Award.

     

    The 3rd PALM Sound and Light Awards were hosted at the PALM Exhibitors’ reception party. The 4th DJ Championship was held in the Features Hall with its highest participation. The DJ Soundscape with the added Conference and Workshop attracted hundreds of professional DJs.

     

    PALM continues to invest back into the industry platform with the objective to grow the industry and the international reputation of the Indian marketplace. The PALM organisation represents a highly knowledgeable team that delivers a trade show by the industry for the industry, and a neutral and independent convention.

  • Dave Batista to headline Wrestlemania XXX, conquers Royal Rumble 2014

    Dave Batista to headline Wrestlemania XXX, conquers Royal Rumble 2014

    MUMBAI: He came. He saw. He conquered.

     

    Dave Batista a.k.a The Animal made his come back after nearly a four-year absence from WWE. And he proved he hadn’t lost any of his killer instinct as he eliminated Roman Reigns to win the 2014 Royal Rumble Match.

     

    Batista  With his epic victory – his second in the 27-year history of the over-the-top-rope brawl – Batista began his calculated march toward WrestleMania XXX, where he will attempt to achieve the one goal that led to his return: win the WWE World Heavyweight Title.

     

    It was a commanding performance from The Animal, who entered the fray at No. 28 and eliminated four Superstars to stand tall. Long before that, however, it was CM Punk who kicked things off, entering at No. 1 for the second time in his career.

     

    The first Royal Rumble shocker came at No. 14 when the massive Kevin Nash returned to WWE and immediately eliminated Jack Swagger before going after both Rollins and Dean Ambrose of The Shield at the same time. Big Sexy didn’t last long, though, as the No. 15 entrant – Roman Reigns – tossed Nash, Kofi and Dolph Ziggler in short order. It was just the beginning of what would become a legendary Rumble Match performance for the muscle of The Shield.

     

    The next unforeseen entrant was JBL, as he left the commentary table at No. 24, and entered the ring in a shirt and tie. Yet by the time he handed off his coat to Michael Cole, he was sacked by the domineering Reigns. Despite his limited appearance, JBL still inspired chants of “You still got it!” from the WWE Universe. With that, Punk, Batista, Sheamus and Reigns stood as the final four, but The Straight Edge Superstar didn’t last long as Kane reemerged and pulled Punk out of the ring (thus tying Shawn Michaels for all-time Royal Rumble Match eliminations with 39). The Director of Operations continued his vicious assault on the former WWE Champion by chokeslamming him through the Spanish announce table.

     

    Sheamus was the next to go as he was dispatched by Reigns, who eliminated 12 Superstars – 40 per cent of the contest’s participants – to break Kane’s 13-year-old record for the most competitors eliminated in a single Royal Rumble Match. With anticipation reaching a fever pitch, Batista and Reigns squared off. Bone-jarring spears followed as the upstart tested the veteran’s resolve; ultimately, though, it was The Animal who survived as he launched Reigns out of the ring with one arm.

     

    With the ring now clear of every Superstar but one, Batista stood supreme as the winner of his second Royal Rumble Match. As many greats have done before him, The Animal pointed into the rafters where the WrestleMania XXX sign hung. What awaits him there remains to be seen, but the Road to WrestleMania has begun, and a determined Animal is leading the stampede to New Orleans.

  • SHOPYOURWORLD celebrates black Friday & Cyber Monday in India

    SHOPYOURWORLD celebrates black Friday & Cyber Monday in India

    MUMBAI: ShopYourWorld kickstarts the count down to the shopping attraction of Black Friday and Cyber Monday from November 24. The global online shopping portal ShopYourWorld.com is all set to glee the Indian consumers by giving them unbelievable deals and discounts on electronics and gadgets.

    Internet users can log on to www.shopyourworld.com , and get special deals round the clock, beginning with the ‘Countdown to Black Friday Sale’ between November 24 and 28. The deals and discounts get better and better on ShopYourWorld leading up to the best deals on November 29, the much-awaited ‘Black Friday’. All those who join in late, can still grab good deals on the great Cyber Monday sale on 2nd December.

    “Black Friday and Cyber Monday are an International celebration, trending online since the last couple of years, in India. Being the only player in the cross-border trade we wanted to extend to our Indian consumers the exclusive access to products which are not yet launched in India; also offering them the special Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and discounts. It is a great opportunity for Indian consumers who envied their US counterparts,” said Mr. Sandip Shah, Co-Founder and Managing Director, ShopYourWorld. “The shopping festival will be a gala event for shoppers and the first-time buyers will have the opportunity to explore and gain from deals across a wide variety of products. With exciting deals and discounts, over a million hits were recorded in just one day last year and we are hoping that the amazing response for Black Friday and Cyber Monday would continue this year too”, he further added.

    Last year on Shop Your World, shoppers in India grabbed the Black Friday Sale offers with great gusto! Continuing last year’s great offers, many more deals are up for grabs this year. Prime brands like JBL, Pyle, and Philips are offering Bluetooth Speakers with a discount of up to 70%. Watch brands like Seiko, Swiss Military and Stuhrling have products with almost 80% off on their market price. And if you are looking to upgrade your laptop, this could be the best time as there is up to 50% off on Dell, HP Pavillion, Toshiba and other laptop brands. This year shopaholics across India can expect some fabulous deals including up to 80% off on Home Theatres, speakers & mp3 players, 70% on headphones & headsets, 60% off on cameras, 40% off on tablets and more!

    The Black Friday Sale is a yearly shopping extravaganza on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Considered to be the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, retailers offer promotional sales and offers exclusively on this day. This year, Shop Your World offers an online experience of America’s favourite Black Friday Sale, exclusively for Indian consumers!
    So what are you waiting for, just log on to shopyourworld.com and fulfill your wish list this festive season.

  • HARMAN Professional India launches an Authorized HARMAN Service Centre in Chennai

    HARMAN Professional India launches an Authorized HARMAN Service Centre in Chennai

    MUMBAI: Marking another key milestone, HARMAN Professional India, today announced the launch of its Authorized HARMAN Service Centre (AHSC) in Chennai. This move strengthens the company’s country wide support network and specifically increased reach within Southern India; the company also successfully operates a full-fledged, company owned Service Centre in Bangalore. Whilst continuing to reiterate its commitment toward enhanced service support, HARMAN emphasizes the need for ‘being closer to the customer’.

    It has been over a year since the first AHSC was in launched in Mumbai, followed by New Delhi & Kolkata. This announcement also follows a recent launch of the pan-India toll-free customer support helpline-(1800-208-8880) an initiative that sets the benchmark in the industry for service and support.

    The AHSC in Chennai will provide service and customer support in the states of Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh.

    “In the dynamic industry of professional audio, especially in live events and projects, it is imperative to provide customers with best and timely after sales support. With a service network that spans the length and breadth of the country, coupled with the toll-free customer helpline, we have truly established an industry benchmark within a span of one year. The turnaround time has been effectively managed from the start of our operations, and the processes have been further streamlined, thus ensuring a hassle free service experience.” said Ganesh Kumar, Senior Manager – Service, HARMAN Professional India.

    Zion Services, has a rich and diverse experience in service for leading brands in consumer electronics. And now has been appointed as the Authorized HARMAN Service Centre (AHSC) in Chennai. Equipped with trained technical staff, testing equipment and sufficient spare parts, the service centre has been operational since November 2013 and will support the HARMAN professional brands – AKG, BSS, Crown, dbx, JBL, Lexicon, Soundcraft & Studer and Martin Professional range of lighting & video equipment. Centrally located at Valsarvakkam, this service centre will provide after sales support to both, walk-in and on-site customers.

    “The AHSC appointment for Zion Services for HARMAN Professional range in India, marks another major step in our offerings and extending our capabilities into a challenging space of professional audio. We are proud to be associated with HARMAN – the leader in audio solutions and look forward to successful partnership, creating a delightful customer experience in the region.” said S.M. Jayaraj, Proprietor, Zion Services.


    Speaking at the inauguration, Prashant Govindan, Director, India Operations, HARMAN Professional said, “We look forward to continually expanding our footprint in India through the expansive dealer and channel partner network. With these initiatives, we are only raising the bar for a robust and effective customer service, ultimately ensuring SMART support to the customer and HARMAN solutions are a preferred choice for all professional audio and lighting requirements across industry segments in the country.”

    To serve the customers of respective regions efficiently and effectively, HARMAN India plans to expand to Five additional service centres across India, in the near future.

  • AR Rahman joins JBL’s new campaign

    AR Rahman joins JBL’s new campaign

    MUMBAI: Manufacturer of audio solutions, Harman International India, has roped in AR Rahman, as the India brand ambassador for JBL by Harman‘s “Hear the truth” – a multi-year campaign featuring an evolving roster of international musicians.

    In the coming weeks and months, Harman will launch its advertising campaign, social media engagement, intended to challenge listeners to “Hear the truth,” a campaign designed to resonate with JBL‘s long-time fans and music lovers, through the artists and songs they adore.

    Musicians across genres around the world will be inducted throughout this multi-year campaign. Harman will also re-launch the JBL website (JBL.com) featuring the brand tagline and introduce expanded e-commerce and multilingual capabilities.
     
    Rahman will feature in the campaign highlighting “How AR Rahman listens to AR Rahman”. He joins Grammy Award-winning rock band Maroon 5, rock bands Styx and Night Ranger.

    During the course of the campaign, JBL aims to utilise social media channels to share unique behind-the-scenes video content and video shoots with the featured artists.

    These engaging clips will showcase the commitment, artistry and vision that the musicians bring to their craft so listeners and fans can “hear the truth.”

    Rahman said, “The ‘Hear the truth‘ message from JBL is what I strive to achieve every day and I am proud to be part of this campaign. I‘m very fortunate to have passionate fans who expect exciting music from me – and I sincerely believe music should be heard the way every musician intends the audience to experience it. For me, that means it should be heard on JBL equipment.”