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  • Do IT talent venture has big plans for the unorganised sector

    Do IT talent venture has big plans for the unorganised sector

    MUMBAI: Two of India’s creative mentors, in a unique collaboration, have launched an integrated multi-disciplinary talent management firm called Do IT Talent Ventures. Darshana Bhalla and Radha Kapoor Khanna’s new talent venture firm aims at broadening the horizon of talent management and development across genres.

    Darshana Bhalla, who was the former CEO of Mates – the entertainment unit of Madison Communication and Radha Kapoor Khanna, the founder and executive director of Do IT Creations – a flagship holding company of The Three Sisters: Institutional Office (TTS:IO) focused on establishing new age creative businesses, formed in Do IT Talent Ventures in April 2018.

    In a span of three months, the brand has already signed a number of personalities across films, TV and sports namely Farhan Akhtar, John Abraham, Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, Neeraj Pandey Samir Kochhar in entertainment and Vicky Ratnani in culinary. While in sports, the brand has tied up with Virender Sehwag, Mahesh Bhupathi, Geeta Phogat, Ashwini Ponnappa, Robin Singh, Viren Rasquinha and Aparna Popat. 

    With a staff of trained professionals, mentors and promoters, the team possesses a cumulative experience of over 500 deals in the celebrity management business.

    Darshana Bhalla says that the company’s primary vision is collective progress, focussing on talent from various genres of the creative industries and enabling constant optimisation of their time and resources.

    Radha Kapoor mentions that under the holding company Do IT Creations, with a presence in entertainment, sports, media, retail amidst other consumer focused businesses, the group saw an opportunity to establish a presence in the talent ecosystem wherein they had the unique advantage of unlocking synergies by leveraging their portfolio of new age creative ventures.

    Do IT wants to aim at having all creative people under their umbrella including culinary, technicians, artists, writers, TV actors, Bollywood celebrities, musicians, directors and sports mentors. 

    The talent venture will not look at only having celebrity talent. Radha Kapoor says, “Tomorrow we could also have writers, artists and designers. We are looking at it from a 360 degree approach wherein we can start catching these talents at a much younger age. the idea is on how do we find the right talent and create solutions for them.”

    She figured that the DNA of their institution was to invest in entrepreneurs. And while the talent business in India has been primitively handled in sectors, Do IT is aiming at becoming an aggressive venture unlike the rest of them. They believe in having collective success and collaborations where there will be talent across creative industry.

    The two describe it as a challenging business, but are excited about make their mark. “It is challenging to make them understand that it’s not about managing their existing work but also about optimising their talent.”

    For now, the company’s client list only includes popular celebrities and other personalities. “We are not after having quantitative list of clients but want every client that we have on board is well thought of and ask ourselves, ‘if we can add value to them?’ We won’t take anybody on board if we are not sure and we don’t want to mess with anyone’s career,” they say collectively. 

    Doing business with celebrities and influencers isn’t all fun and games. Bhalla says, “The process is just business while the starting process and the outcome is always glamorous. But it is a lot of hard work as managing people has its own issues. There are some cultural disparities and functional disparities but you just deal with it.”

  • NDTV Prime launches ‘The Real Deal’ acknowledging social entrepreneurship

    NDTV Prime launches ‘The Real Deal’ acknowledging social entrepreneurship

    MUMBAI: NDTV Prime, the country’s first dual channel from the NDTV group’s umbrella, has launched a reality show to celebrate social entrepreneurship and impact investor. The 10 episodic reality game formatted show titled The Real Deal is slated to begin from 25 March 2016 at 9 pm time band.

    Contemplated with the help of Shikha Uberoi, The Real Deal is conceptualized as the world’s first impact investing TV show and 360 degree property on social entrepreneurship. The show will find, feature and fund India’s best profit social entrepreneurs by bringing them face to face with potential impact investors. 

    The investors roped in and present at the announcement were Artha Initiative co-founder Audrey Selian, Jungle Ventures managing partner Jayesh Parekh, Asha Impact founder Vikram Gandhi, Indian School of Design and Innovation founder and director Radha Kapoor and Clove Dental CEO Amar Singh.

    Announcing the show, NDTV Prime head channel strategy and brand Shruti Verma Singh said, “In the age of start-ups NDTV Prime is making an effort to promote entrepreneurship with a difference, that impact society at large. We are proud to facilitate and provide a common ground for entrepreneurs and impact investors. The show is the first of its kind and we are confident that our viewers will appreciate the effort when the show airs end of March.”

    Targeting everyone who has a social side up for giving something back to the nation, the show will initially be available on NDTV Prime and eventually be distributed amongst the other ventures under the NDTV conglomerate depending on the show’s success. 

    The Hans Foundation CEO Lt General S M Mehta added, “There are astonishing success stories of the impact-ful work done by people across the country. Recognition like these will encourage more people to take up projects in the interest of the community. The Hans Foundation is always open to financing small grassroots organizations that operate directly in the communities that they serve.”

    “I am happy that my sister is part of such a great campaign. Social Entrepreneurship is the need of the hour and our country has tremendous potential, tremendous talent and it needs a platform. I am an affluent guy, I reach out and do lot of social work to people in need. I am a proud brother and am happy that my sister is part of the The Real Deal,” asserted actor and brother of Shikha Uberoi, Vivek Oberoi. 

    With the first episode under execution, Colors CEO Raj Nayak said, “The presentation of the 12 young entrepreneurs in 30 secs each was completely awesome. The initiative by NDTV Prime is very commendable.”

    The channel has roped in music director Anu Malik who added, “I am excited to be part of this wonderful campaign by NDTV Prime. I am happy that the young entrepreneurs are keeping Hygiene as their main goal.”

  • NDTV Prime launches ‘The Real Deal’ acknowledging social entrepreneurship

    NDTV Prime launches ‘The Real Deal’ acknowledging social entrepreneurship

    MUMBAI: NDTV Prime, the country’s first dual channel from the NDTV group’s umbrella, has launched a reality show to celebrate social entrepreneurship and impact investor. The 10 episodic reality game formatted show titled The Real Deal is slated to begin from 25 March 2016 at 9 pm time band.

    Contemplated with the help of Shikha Uberoi, The Real Deal is conceptualized as the world’s first impact investing TV show and 360 degree property on social entrepreneurship. The show will find, feature and fund India’s best profit social entrepreneurs by bringing them face to face with potential impact investors. 

    The investors roped in and present at the announcement were Artha Initiative co-founder Audrey Selian, Jungle Ventures managing partner Jayesh Parekh, Asha Impact founder Vikram Gandhi, Indian School of Design and Innovation founder and director Radha Kapoor and Clove Dental CEO Amar Singh.

    Announcing the show, NDTV Prime head channel strategy and brand Shruti Verma Singh said, “In the age of start-ups NDTV Prime is making an effort to promote entrepreneurship with a difference, that impact society at large. We are proud to facilitate and provide a common ground for entrepreneurs and impact investors. The show is the first of its kind and we are confident that our viewers will appreciate the effort when the show airs end of March.”

    Targeting everyone who has a social side up for giving something back to the nation, the show will initially be available on NDTV Prime and eventually be distributed amongst the other ventures under the NDTV conglomerate depending on the show’s success. 

    The Hans Foundation CEO Lt General S M Mehta added, “There are astonishing success stories of the impact-ful work done by people across the country. Recognition like these will encourage more people to take up projects in the interest of the community. The Hans Foundation is always open to financing small grassroots organizations that operate directly in the communities that they serve.”

    “I am happy that my sister is part of such a great campaign. Social Entrepreneurship is the need of the hour and our country has tremendous potential, tremendous talent and it needs a platform. I am an affluent guy, I reach out and do lot of social work to people in need. I am a proud brother and am happy that my sister is part of the The Real Deal,” asserted actor and brother of Shikha Uberoi, Vivek Oberoi. 

    With the first episode under execution, Colors CEO Raj Nayak said, “The presentation of the 12 young entrepreneurs in 30 secs each was completely awesome. The initiative by NDTV Prime is very commendable.”

    The channel has roped in music director Anu Malik who added, “I am excited to be part of this wonderful campaign by NDTV Prime. I am happy that the young entrepreneurs are keeping Hygiene as their main goal.”

  • WPP & ISDI partner to launch communication school in Mumbai

    WPP & ISDI partner to launch communication school in Mumbai

    MUMBAI: WPP and the Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) have joined hands to establish the ISDI WPP School of Communication in Mumbai. 

     

    Located on ISDI’s state of the art campus in Mumbai, the ISDI WPP School of Communication marks WPP’s first foray into the Indian education sector. The partnership will help create India’s first professional three-year undergraduate diploma program in communication based on a unique work-study model that will bring together a strong academic and creative curriculum combined with practical application.

     

    The admissions process is currently underway through an online application form. The school recently hosted its first Accepted Students day where students and their parents had an opportunity to interact with the leadership team and faculty. The inaugural batch will commence in August 2015 with the first cohort of 60 students.

     

    The ISDI WPP School of Communication is WPP’s second education initiative globally. In 2011, WPP in partnership with the Shanghai Arts and Design Academy established the WPP School of Marketing and Communications in China. The program has just successfully completed its fourth year with 220 students enrolled. 

     

    WPP and WPP companies, which are globally recognized for their in-house training and development programs, have worked closely with ISDI to develop the school’s curriculum and hire full-time faculty. ISDI founder and director Radha Kapoor will lead the school’s board of directors. 

     

    Additionally, senior staff from WPP companies will serve as part-time faculty and act as mentors. Internship and training opportunities will also be provided to students. An Executive Council has also been set up to oversee the smooth functioning of the three-year program. ISDI is represented by HR College dean Dr. Indu Shahani, ISDI directors Radha Kapoor and Siddharth Shahani and WPP India by country manager Ranjan Kapur, country finance director Paul Mower and Ogilvy & Mather vice chairman and country head of discovery & planning Madhukar Sabnavis.

     

    While the list of visiting faculty will be marked by Ogilvy & Mather executive chairman and national creative director Piyush Pandey, Encompass Events managing director Roshan Abbas the program directors will include the likes of Sabnavis and GroupM for South Asia CEO CVL Srinivas among others. 

     

    WPP CEO Martin Sorrell said, “Amid strong growth in the wider economy and, more specifically, in our sector, India is facing a pronounced talent shortage, one that is expected to become even more acute in the future. As the leading communications group in India and the world, WPP is committed to helping India to further develop the already high level of creative and professional talent in this sector.” 

     

    Speaking on the supply-demand gap for fresh talent in the industry, WPP India country manager Ranjan Kapur added, “We employ approximately 15,000 people (including associates) and on an average, we need 3,000 new recruits every year, including replacements and first timers and this school is just a small beginning. We hope to expand this to be able to cover a significantly large part of our requirements and turnout 400-500 young men and women every year from our school. Our first batch of 60 students is just the beginning.” 

     

    Committed to introducing a new education model, ISDI had welcomed its founding batch in July 2013. Founded by Kapoor in association with Parsons The New School of Design, New York, ISDI’s partnership with WPP will help create the right mix of design, innovation and effective communication that will shape the careers of future industry leaders.

     

    Kapoor said, “The joint establishment of the ISDI WPP school to nurture world-class creative talents and the development of a new model in the collaboration between colleges and companies is a new exploration on the path of higher vocational education for the ISDI. WPP and its companies are known for their world-class internal training programs. WPP will share its experience in developing such programs and making them relevant to ISDI and its students. Upon graduation, students will have a solid academic background and creative skill sets, providing them with good employment opportunities in our industry.” 

     

    The School will offer students a three-year undergraduate program, wherein, the first year comprises basic marketing and communication subjects and the second and third year offers students four major specialisations to choose from- Advertising and Communications, Media, Activation and Digital Marketing and Public Relations. WPP Lectures will run from Monday to Saturday, in the afternoons. Throughout the three years, students will be taught and mentored by top professionals from WPP and the industry, will work on live projects, build a portfolio, develop practical work skills, and have the opportunity to intern with WPP companies and get international exposure through student exchange and study abroad programs.

     

    Graduates will receive a three year Undergraduate Program certification from ISDI and WPP, in addition to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Mumbai, IDOL (Institute of Distance and Open Learning).

     

    Going forward, Kapur says that it will hope to replicate this model in more cities. “We would like to take it forward and open another branch in New Delhi in the future,” Kapur said.

  • Research imperative to exploit big sports leagues

    Research imperative to exploit big sports leagues

    MUMBAI: The year 2014 witnessed the emergence of sports as it rekindled the nation’s hope and sports channels played a huge role in creating buzz in the arena of sports.

     

    The successful league models in Kabaddi, Cricket, Hockey, Football, Badminton and Tennis paved the way to create viable career options for young Indians. However, the key to success remains in monetization and return of investment for stakeholders and the sustainability of their business models.

     

    In a session of FICCI Frames moderated by Group M national director sports and entertainment Vinit Karnik, which had Percept joint MD Shailendra Singh, DOIT media founder Radha Kapoor, KKR CEO Venky Mysore and various sports franchise owner Abhishek Bachchan, panelists spoke on the issues relating to a national policy on sports.

     

    Infrastructure status to build stadiums and facilities, challenges before rights holders to monetise sports content, franchisees business models and a national curriculum on sports were some of the topics that were touched upon.

     

    The panel spoke aggressively against federation becoming a regulatory body and intruding into business strategies of a privately owned entity. Speaking on the same Singh said, “The growth is determined by demand and supply, you can make money of something you go for it. India has a large youth population desperately waiting for an opportunity to make a career out of sports but what’s stopping them is poor infrastructure and that is where Narendra Modi is going wrong. The federations are unwanted obstacles headed by corrupts. They make things difficult and people walk off from doing a business. I organised a similar tournament like IPL in 1999 but Dalmiya called it Masala and asked me to stop it immediately. Today BCCI cherishes the IPL.”

     

    While Venky Mysore, who closely works with the BCCI being the CEO of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), emphasised on the commercial sector saying, “While it’s easier to work with the BCCI considering the fact that one has to deal with less number of people compared to the sports ministry, their intrusion in the business and strategic affairs of the franchisee is a bit irrational. KKR has made money out of IPL and we are a debt free franchisee – a fact that I am proud of. For any brand to work in India you need fans and the ratings show that KKR matches always bag the pole position. So every new sport has room but it should not be rushed as the loss is immense.”

     

    While non-cricketing sports are also emerging in the major sporting league category, making money out of them is difficult for broadcasters, addressing the issue Bachchan said, “When Charu came to me with the Pro Kabaddi concept, I was shocked. But after seeing the ground reality my perception changed. There are more than 1500 Kabaddi clubs in Mumbai desperately looking for an opportunity and a platform to showcase their talent and Star and Pro Kabbadi League opened it up for them. The Indian Super League (ISL) is another example of broadcasters and corporates coming together to put up an exquisite event. Due to the ISL deal that ensures ground level improvement of the sport, more kids are getting the infrastructure they deserve, which will show its relevance 10 years down the line.”

     

    DOIT Media founder served for more women participation and declared new platforms for women in India. “We are launching a new kabaddi league dedicated to women, which will ensure their participation and it’s just the beginning. Every sport in future may have a female version too because the talent exists but gets rusted due to lack of use.”

     

    Every major sport now has two leagues but all of them are not profitable for the broadcaster. Kabbaddi changed rules to rope in more revenue generating opportunities and the federation supported it, cricket also did the same with innovations like strategic time out. While it is very important not to lose the authenticity of the sport, generating revenue is a big necessity in order to ensure longitivity.