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  • Rituraj Dasgupta rises to GM & head of brand solutions at ABP Network

    Rituraj Dasgupta rises to GM & head of brand solutions at ABP Network

    MUMBAI: Rituraj Dasgupta has stepped into a new role as general manager and head – brand solutions at ABP Network, where he will helm the company’s freshly-minted Created Business vertical. 

    The mandate? 

    A sharp blend of content, creativity and brand strategy to deliver impact-driven partnerships.

    With over two decades of experience across advertising, media sales, and integrated marketing, Dasgupta now leads marketing strategy, client success, and partnerships at one of India’s leading media houses. Prior to this, he served as deputy general manager at ABP Group, where he steered content-led marketing solutions for national clients in West Bengal, aligning editorial insights with business outcomes.

    From stints at Mid Day, 9X Media, DNA, and The Times of India, Dasgupta brings a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and revenue-focused brand narratives. His career has been marked by an instinct for building tailored solutions and measurable results — a trait likely to define the next phase at ABP Network.
    Now based in Mumbai and operating on-site, Dasgupta is expected to spearhead the network’s ambition to turn storytelling into a business engine.

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  • Kondur climbs to director Times Experiences

    Kondur climbs to director Times Experiences

    MUMBAI: Sundar Kondur has announced his move to Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd. (The Times of India), taking on the role of director – Times Experiences. This appointment marks a significant shift for Kondur, a seasoned sales professional, into the realm of experiential events, where he promises to weave “logic of numbers with magic of ideas,”.

    Kondur’s ascent within the Times group is notable. He previously held senior positions, including senior vice president and regional head – south, where he consistently delivered strong sales performance. 

    Before his tenure at the Times group, Kondur held a vice president – advertising sales role at Kasturi & Sons, Ltd., where he was responsible for national sales at The Hindu. There, he is credited with achieving record revenue growth and recruiting a substantial number of new advertisers, contributing to the company’s turnaround.

    His earlier stint at the Times group included a long tenure as vice president and response head, where he oversaw advertising sales for various publications, including Vijay Karnataka and Bangalore Mirror. He also served as publisher and general manager at Mid Day, launching the Bangalore edition and driving significant revenue growth.

  • Jubin Rajesh Desai joins Dharma Cornerstone Agency as VP of talent management & relations

    Jubin Rajesh Desai joins Dharma Cornerstone Agency as VP of talent management & relations

    MUMBAI:  Jubin Rajesh Desai, a seasoned expert in talent management, marketing, and public relations, has taken on a new role as vice rresident, talent management & relations at Dharma Cornerstone Agency. With over 15 years of experience in the entertainment and marketing industries, Desai’s appointment is expected to bring fresh perspectives and dynamic leadership to the renowned agency.

    Announcing his new position, Desai expressed excitement about the opportunity: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as VP talent management & relations at Dharma Cornerstone Agency!” The move marks the next chapter in his career, where he will oversee talent strategies, branding initiatives, and stakeholder relations in one of the industry’s leading organisations.

    Prior to this, Desai served as head of marketing & celebrity management at Viniyard Films, a position he held for nearly nine years. There, he played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s brand identity and managing high-profile talent. His experience also includes a tenure as talent & branding head at Grazing Goat Pictures, where he contributed significantly to talent representation and strategic branding efforts.

    Desai’s career highlights include leadership roles at Mid Day as senior manager of entertainment marketing, Digit 9.0 Web Marketing as head of PR, and Percept Profile as a PR associate. These experiences have honed his expertise in entertainment marketing, talent relations, and public relations, making him a well-rounded professional in the industry.

    An alumnus of SIES College, Desai earned a bachelor of mass media (BMM) degree with a specialisation in advertising. His educational background, combined with his diverse professional experiences, has shaped his ability to connect brands, talent, and audiences seamlessly.

    In his new role at Dharma Cornerstone Agency, Desai aims to push creative boundaries and foster strong partnerships that drive growth and innovation in talent management.

  • Varsha Ojha joins Shemaroo Entertainment as marketing head

    Varsha Ojha joins Shemaroo Entertainment as marketing head

    Mumbai: Varsha Ojha has been appointed as the head of marketing and communications at Shemaroo Entertainment.

    Varsha will take the lead in end-to-end marketing initiatives as part of her new position at the company. She will be in charge of brand strategy, digital marketing, and communication across all media channels.

    Varsha comes on board with almost two decades of rich experience across the entire gamut of the media industry. Previously, she was the head of marketing and digital at Radio City and Mid-Day. She has launched several industry-first initiatives and been the recipient of numerous awards for her campaigns. Varsha will be taking up the marketing responsibilities from Rahul Mishra as he has taken up a new role in Shemaroo heading the web3.0 initiatives of the organisation.

    Shemaroo Entertainment CEO Hiren Gada commented, “We are delighted to have Varsha onboard and welcome her to the Shemaroo family. Varsha comes with the same passion for entertainment as we all do at Shemaroo. Her proven expertise and high–performance track record, combined with her belief in the power of creativity will play a key role to take our brand a notch higher.”

    Varsha Ojha said, “Entertainment has been very close to my heart and being part of Shemaroo is going to be an exciting new phase for me. I admire brands that constantly innovate and evolve with time and it’s an honour to work with Shemaroo which has been entertaining India for the past six decades. I am thrilled to take this role and look forward to working with the dynamic team to steer the brand’s growth aligned with its overall ambitions.”

    Varsha has worked across media platforms ranging from print, TV, digital, and radio which includes Sony, Disney, Zoom, Hindustan Times amongst others.

  • Neville Bastawalla to take over as marketing head of SPN India sports cluster

    Neville Bastawalla to take over as marketing head of SPN India sports cluster

    MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Network (SPN) has made some internal changes and handed the responsibility of heading marketing for the sports cluster to Neville Bastawalla, a source close to the development informed Indiantelevision.com. He is currently the head of marketing of the English cluster at the company.

    Prior to SPNI, he was the AVP and head marketing Hindi movies cluster at Star India where he spent close to three years. 

    Bastawalla is a die-hard marketing professional with over 19 years of multi brand experience. He has been a successful brand custodian across brands in various categories and has been responsible for charting the direction and launching/managing growth for the brands basis research, consumer insights, innovative marketing and communication strategies.

    He strongly believes in the power of innovation in the marketing place and has been practicing “the innovation theory” successfully across brands.

    He started his carrier with the DDB India’s Mudra communications as an account manager. After DDB India, he did stints at a couple of other media organisations, including Contract Advertising, Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon and Mid Day before joining SPNI.  

    Recently, SPN India’s head of marketing and On-Air Promotions (OAP)- sports Kedar Teny left the organisation.

    Bastawalla holds a masters degree in management studies (marketing) from University of Mumbai.

  • Mid-day meals: CNBC Awaaz & Akshay Patra to create awareness

    MUMBAI: Hindi business news channel CNBC–Awaaz is continuing its 12-year-old legacy in successfully educating its viewers about issues that matter to them.

    The channel has chosen India’s 70th Independence Day as the occasion to create awareness and encourage people to donate towards a mid-day meal of a child. The channel has partnered with Akshay Patra, an NGO that has been working extensively on implementing the mid-day meal programme across different schools in India.

    CNBC Awaaz managing editor Alok Joshi says, “We will use our programming and reach to engage viewers in the noble task of sponsoring mid-day meals for children. Our team of anchors and reporters consider this as a social commitment towards the society and are excited about the partnership.”

    Akshaya Patra CEO Shridhar Venkat said, “The success of our school-lunch programme lies in the success of our children. Our partnership is a step to ensure that every child in India attends school regularly and dreams of a bright future.”

  • Ad, M&E stalwarts together in IAA’s Sony-backed first cricketing event in Mumbai

    Ad, M&E stalwarts together in IAA’s Sony-backed first cricketing event in Mumbai

    MUMBAI: International Advertising Association (IAA) recently hosted the IAA Cricket League 2016, one of the most successful and largest cricketing events that brought the M&E and advertising fraternity together.

    Cricket being one of the most popular sports in the country and among corporate circles alike, the IAA Cricket League was a huge success with 24 teams from leading advertising and Media and Entertainment entities battling it out against each other to win the champion’s trophy. Presented by Sony Max, the two day event was held on November 5 & 12 at The Islam and Wilson Gymkhana at Marine Lines.

    With many intense rounds of games and a nail-biting finish, the Mid Day team was adjudged the winner, while The Social Street bagged the runners up title. IAA president Neeraj Roy, and IAA vice president Monica Tata presented the winner’s trophy to the victorious eleven from the Mid-Day team.

    Hungama Digital Media CEO & MD Neeraj Roy said, “Sincere thanks to Sony Max for supporting this event and also to all the 24 companies. The game has truly been a winner and my best wishes to Mid-Day. A special thanks to my colleague Atit Mehta for putting this event and also Sports 360 as well.”

  • Ad, M&E stalwarts together in IAA’s Sony-backed first cricketing event in Mumbai

    Ad, M&E stalwarts together in IAA’s Sony-backed first cricketing event in Mumbai

    MUMBAI: International Advertising Association (IAA) recently hosted the IAA Cricket League 2016, one of the most successful and largest cricketing events that brought the M&E and advertising fraternity together.

    Cricket being one of the most popular sports in the country and among corporate circles alike, the IAA Cricket League was a huge success with 24 teams from leading advertising and Media and Entertainment entities battling it out against each other to win the champion’s trophy. Presented by Sony Max, the two day event was held on November 5 & 12 at The Islam and Wilson Gymkhana at Marine Lines.

    With many intense rounds of games and a nail-biting finish, the Mid Day team was adjudged the winner, while The Social Street bagged the runners up title. IAA president Neeraj Roy, and IAA vice president Monica Tata presented the winner’s trophy to the victorious eleven from the Mid-Day team.

    Hungama Digital Media CEO & MD Neeraj Roy said, “Sincere thanks to Sony Max for supporting this event and also to all the 24 companies. The game has truly been a winner and my best wishes to Mid-Day. A special thanks to my colleague Atit Mehta for putting this event and also Sports 360 as well.”

  • Aidem ropes in Sanjay Hemady, Sandeep Singh

    Aidem ropes in Sanjay Hemady, Sandeep Singh

    MUMBAI: Aidem Ventures recently roped in Sanjay Hemady and Sandeep Singh thereby constructing a robust management team along with Alok Rakshit and Joydeep Ghosh.

    Hemady and Singh come with over two decades of media experience. Both have been appointed as the senior vice presidents.

    Aidem Ventures president Alok Rakshit, said, “I am confident that their rich experience & leadership assets will definitely be valuable for Aidem in the long run.”

    Prior to joining Aidem, Hemady worked with Clear Media India. He has donned senior managerial roles across organizations like Clear Media India Pvt Ltd & CNBC TV18. He has been actively involved in driving the business at media companies like MTV, Indya.com, BBC World, IndusInd Media & Communications, Mid-Day and Indian Express. He will be heading Broadcast Sales for Aidem.

    Hemady said, “I am excited to be a part of such an environment and lead the high-spirited sales teams in their challenging yet fascinating responsibilities. I look forward to identify and scale up Aidem’s growth opportunities in the coming years.”

    Singh who has served organizations like R. K. Swamy, HTA [WPP], A.C. Nielsen, Sab TV and Sahara TV will be spearheading strategy and business development for Aidem.

    Singh added, “Aidem’s repertoire, strong presence, network, work-culture and passionate team of employees enticed me to consider this role. With a strong vision and strategy, I look forward to lead a committed squad in exploring new methods of functioning.”

  • Aidem ropes in Sanjay Hemady, Sandeep Singh

    Aidem ropes in Sanjay Hemady, Sandeep Singh

    MUMBAI: Aidem Ventures recently roped in Sanjay Hemady and Sandeep Singh thereby constructing a robust management team along with Alok Rakshit and Joydeep Ghosh.

    Hemady and Singh come with over two decades of media experience. Both have been appointed as the senior vice presidents.

    Aidem Ventures president Alok Rakshit, said, “I am confident that their rich experience & leadership assets will definitely be valuable for Aidem in the long run.”

    Prior to joining Aidem, Hemady worked with Clear Media India. He has donned senior managerial roles across organizations like Clear Media India Pvt Ltd & CNBC TV18. He has been actively involved in driving the business at media companies like MTV, Indya.com, BBC World, IndusInd Media & Communications, Mid-Day and Indian Express. He will be heading Broadcast Sales for Aidem.

    Hemady said, “I am excited to be a part of such an environment and lead the high-spirited sales teams in their challenging yet fascinating responsibilities. I look forward to identify and scale up Aidem’s growth opportunities in the coming years.”

    Singh who has served organizations like R. K. Swamy, HTA [WPP], A.C. Nielsen, Sab TV and Sahara TV will be spearheading strategy and business development for Aidem.

    Singh added, “Aidem’s repertoire, strong presence, network, work-culture and passionate team of employees enticed me to consider this role. With a strong vision and strategy, I look forward to lead a committed squad in exploring new methods of functioning.”