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  • Oneindia cashes in with Anand Sreenivasan as monetisation head

    Oneindia cashes in with Anand Sreenivasan as monetisation head

    MUMBAI: Oneindia is betting big on fresh leadership to fuel its next growth spurt. The digital news platform has roped in Anand Sreenivasan as its national head of monetisation and special projects, tasking him with steering revenue growth and bolstering advertiser partnerships across the country. For Sreenivasan, the mandate is expansive: drive sales strategy, client engagement, and revenue delivery across Oneindia’s bouquet of offerings, including digital, video, branded content, and strategic solutions. He will also be responsible for nurturing regional sales teams and connecting brands to millions of users in multiple Indian languages through campaigns that are not only data-driven but culturally resonant.

    The timing is crucial. India’s digital story is increasingly being written in vernacular tongues, and Oneindia already a strong player in multilingual media, is positioning itself to lead that charge. With over 20 years of experience, Sreenivasan brings the kind of firepower the company needs to capitalise on this moment.

    He most recently served as national head of branded content at Republic World until 2022, after stints at Quint Digital, AETN Media, and 9X Media.

    Explaining the move Oneindia CEO Ravanan N said: “In my first conversation with Anand Sreenivasan, I saw a leader who not only understands the market but also sees where it’s headed. His track record in building revenue engines and forging deep client relationships makes him invaluable as we strengthen our leadership in the multilingual digital space.”

    Sreenivasan himself is bullish on the challenge: “India’s digital growth story is being written in multiple languages, and Oneindia is at the forefront of that transformation. My goal is to unlock the full commercial potential of our reach and deliver campaigns that don’t just advertise, but truly resonate with audiences across every region and culture.”

    With 1,000-plus advertisers already on its roster and a growing user base across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and more, Oneindia is looking to Sreenivasan’s vision and experience to cash in on the multilingual boom and deepen its footprint in the country’s diverse digital landscape.
     

  • Parimal Bharat Vasi Agarbatti & Republic Media Network launch anthem celebrating Ram Mandir grandeur

    Parimal Bharat Vasi Agarbatti & Republic Media Network launch anthem celebrating Ram Mandir grandeur

    Mumbai: In a historic collaboration, Parimal Bharat Vasi Agarbatti, a leading name in the realm of spiritual fragrances, and Republic Media Network, India’s foremost news and entertainment conglomerate, proudly present an anthem song that resonates with the divine aura of the Ram Mandir’s ‘Pran Pratistha’ Ceremony scheduled for 22 January 2024.

    “We are thrilled to partner with Republic Media Network for this exceptional project,” said Parimal Bharat Vasi Agarbatti director Vijay S.G. “We endeavor to create an anthem that not only pays homage to the divine abode of Lord Ram but also becomes a source of inspiration for millions of devotees across the globe.”

    The anthem, crafted with musical and lyrical finesse, captures the spirit of unity, devotion, and the cultural heritage embodied by the Ram Mandir. The collaboration between Parimal Bharat Vasi Agarbatti and Republic Media Network reflects a shared commitment to promoting and preserving India’s rich cultural and spiritual tapestry.

    Republic Media Network CEO Hersh Bhandari expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “It’s an honor that the anthem will exclusively be unveiled on the entire Republic Media Network, which reaches every third person in the Indian TV Universe once a month, boasting a viewership of 27 Crore across four channels – Republic TV, Republic Bharat, R. Bangla, and R. Kannada.”

    The anthem will be officially launched on 20 January 2024, and will be available on various platforms of Republic Media Network for audiences to experience the divine journey through music. Parimal Bharat Vasi Agarbatti and Republic Media Network extend an invitation to everyone to join in this celebration of spirituality, unity, and cultural richness.

     

  • Republic Media Network launches “R. Business”

    Republic Media Network launches “R. Business”

    Mumbai: India’s number one news network Republic World, has announced the launch of its business channel “R. Business”. The logo of the business channel was revealed today at the third Republic India Economic summit by honourable minister of Petroleum Hardeep S. Puri, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, Leading economist Mohan Das Pai and chairman and editor-in-chief of Republic media network Arnab Goswami. R. Business is going to be a flagship business channel of the network and will focus on delivering business news across financial, industrial, goods and services, markets, BFSI, and many more business categories with variety and inclusivity.

  • Republic awards Fourth Dimension Media Solutions its South ad sales duty for R Kannada

    Republic awards Fourth Dimension Media Solutions its South ad sales duty for R Kannada

    Mumbai: Republic Media is expanding its presence in South India with R Kannada, a Kannada news station launching in Karnataka.

    They’ve entrusted Fourth Dimension Media Solutions, a prominent Indian media outsourcing company, with their southern ad sales responsibilities. Under this agreement, Fourth Dimension Media Solutions will oversee client interactions originating from the South and collaborate closely with Republic’s team to ensure effective client outreach for R Kannada.

    Fourth Dimension Media Solutions also manages ad sales for various other products, including Puthiya Thalaimurai, V6 news, Reporter TV, and Velugu.

  • Republic rolls out new mobile news website

    Republic rolls out new mobile news website

    KOLKATA: Republic Media Network has now rolled out a new, game-changing and disruptive mobile news website. The rollout marks the Network’s successful implementation of the first phase of remodeling and redefining the digital news space. The all-new Republic World experience on mobile comes just days after the Network’s big-bang Bengali channel launch. Republic Bangla has already created a splash with its aggression on non-stop exclusive content, widest news gathering ability and most dynamic news formats

    Continuing on its unstoppable path of expansion, the digital pillar of Republic Media Network has just gotten ultra-interactive, uber fast and extremely exciting with all new features and a world-class design. With new and engaging specifications where the user can make the news trend, upvote, and ensure shareability amongst other features, the mobile website of Republic Media Network has introduced a whole new dynamic to how the digital news industry operates.

    Speaking on the latest innovations by Republic World, Republic Media Network editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami said, “ I am so proud that just days after we disrupted the Bengali news genre with the launch of Republic Bangla, our teams have delivered this smashing digital news experience on Republic World. The features are mind blowing and will be rolled out in a phased manner to users. The idea was to put the controls back in the hands of the user and that’s exactly what is being delivered by Republic World. I am personally really excited about the interactive elements as it brings me even closer to my audience.”

    As part of the on-going phased roll-outs users will be the controller of ‘What is Trending’, and have the tools to curate their own set of stories to revisit later. With this, the digital destination ensures a user-centric digital news experience that is unparalleled in India. With a sleek, refreshed and energetic design, smooth technology and ease of navigation, the website delivers a fast and content rich browsing experience. Made for a fast paced on-the-go user, the website has optimized mobile browsing. 

    Innovative interactivity and cutting-edge technology have come together to make watching, reading and interacting with sections like ‘Arnab Online’ seamless. With exciting new features vis-a-vis interacting with Arnab, users will be closer than ever to India’s most watched anchor.

    With interactive features like connecting with Arnab Goswami on ‘Arnab Online’– the Network’s Editor-in-Chief’s only official digital feed– users will be able to join his on-air shows, ask their questions to panelists and have a customised digital viewing experience.

    Designed after deep analysis and thorough research, the mobile website has been built for a seamless digital news experience with the fastest load time in the genre. The website is a catch-all of Republic Media Network’s Live Channels in one destination. The user now has the ability to switch channels with ease right with one swipe on the Republic World in different languages.  

    Republic Media Network continues to lead the news revolution in India. Besides breakthrough innovation and configuration on its digital player Republic World, the Network is fast expanding across regions and languages to emerge as a digital-tech media powerhouse. Currently, on broadcast, the news network has more than 300 million viewers, and this number is all set to boom with the launch of R. Bangla, which is Republic Media Network’s Bengali news channel. A continuing theme that is rooted across all platforms and mediums of the Republic Media Network remains putting the news first, people first and Nation First.

    The phased rollout of Republic World’s new-age digital news experience affirms the networks commitment to its users to disrupt the genre and they know it and will continue as Republic World pilots even more exciting features and innovations in the weeks to come. 

  • TRP scam: Republic TV’s Priya Mukharjee granted anticipatory bail

    TRP scam: Republic TV’s Priya Mukharjee granted anticipatory bail

    NEW DELHI: A Mumbai court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Republic TV COO Priya Mukharjee in the alleged TRP manipulation case.

    The sessions court directed Mukharjee to appear before the concerned police station once every week. In case Mukharjee is arrested, she can be released on bail bond of Rs 50,000, the court added.

    She was taken into custody on 19 November and was later granted transit bail by the Karnataka high court as she was in Bengaluru and was apprehending arrest by the Mumbai police.

    The high court had granted bail for a period of 20 days within which period Mukharjee was asked to approach the concerned jurisdictional court for further relief. Later, she moved the sessions court for anticipatory bail.

    A few weeks ago, Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami was also arrested and was later released on bail after a gap of nearly 10 days. Republic TV has been urging the courts to transfer the investigation to CBI.

    Mumbai police unearthed the fake ratings scam on 8 October after rating agency Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) filed a complaint through Hansa Research Group, alleging that certain television channels were rigging TRP numbers. Hansa had been tasked with installing barometers, which record viewership data at sample households.

     Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh then claimed that Republic TV and two Marathi channels — Box Cinema and Fakt Marathi – were involved in manipulating TRPs. 

    Since then several arrests have been made in the case and there have been legal developments both within and outside of the courtroom. 

  • Aditya Raj Kaul joins BTVI as editor – strategic affairs and internal security

    Aditya Raj Kaul joins BTVI as editor – strategic affairs and internal security

    MUMBAI: Former Republic World senior associate editor Aditya Raj Kaul has joined BTVI as editor, strategic affairs and internal security. In a tweet, Kaul mentioned that he will be working directly with BTVI executive editor of business television India Siddharth Zarabi.

    He commenced his career as founder member at United Students for almost two years. He then joined The Times of India in 2008 as a freelance features writer. After eight months of his stint, he joined The Indian as India Correspondent.

    In 2010, he joined The Indian, Australia as the Indian editor for more than two years. In 2012, Kaul moved on and went to Planman Media as the special correspondent. Before joining Republic World, he worked with Times Network for about three years as a principal correspondent.   

  • Republic World partners with Airtory to amplify the brand’s digital advertising game

    Republic World partners with Airtory to amplify the brand’s digital advertising game

    MUMBAI: Republic World has announced a strategic alliance with Airtory that will enable the brand’s advertisers to build and deploy interactive engaging ad experiences within a short turnaround time. The advertisers of Republic World will garner advantage of wide array of innovative rich media ads that will create user engagement and increase campaign performance.

    In this digital age, as a brand it’s a pre-requisite to game up the mobile and in-app advertising for faster growth. Digital advertising creates considerable value by generating new and sustainable business models. As a brand, Republic World always focuses on offering seamless user experience to the consumers and at the same time creates value for our advertisers.

    Republic Media Network CEO Vikas Khanchandani said, “Republic World has been a pioneer when it comes to creating innovative news formats.  Digital is an integral part of our business. We are a technology driven media publisher focusing on new age experience for our consumers. Airtory’s strength lies in producing innovative and interactive ad experiences which will help connect the users on a deeper level. Our partnership with Airtory will enable us to bring exclusive engaging and video ad units for our advertising partners.

    The innovations that Airtory brings on board includes range of rich media ad solutions like – Video Wall, Spin Cube, HotSpot, In-line Video and Interactive Video ads amongst other user interactions.The aim is to focus on creativity as a way of engaging with consumers through mobile, combined with the use of data for better targeting.

    Speaking about this alliance, Airtory CEO Julian Frachtman said, "We're extremely excited to partner with a great brand like Republic World to help them deliver world class experiences to their users and improved engagement and performance for their advertisers."

  • Republic to debut VR content from August for viewers

    MUMBAI: English news channel Republic TV will introduce its first set of 10-series VR (virtual reality) news stories for viewers on its digital platform Republic World next month in a move that could probably be a first for an Indian news channel.

    “The future of digital is going to be (dominated by) the three areas of vertical videos, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. Over 37 per cent of the content on Republic TV is being streamed live,” Republic TV founder Arnab Goswami told the audience at the Indiantelevision-organised Vidnet 2017 here on Thursday while dwelling on the type of video content that will drive digital and connect and engage with the new-age viewer. He was in conversation with Indiantelevision.com Group founder, CEO and chief editor Anil Wanvari. 

    VR is the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment. Unlike traditional user interfaces, VR places the user inside an experience. Instead of viewing a screen in front of them, users are immersed and able to interact with 3D worlds

    Explaining the rationale behind betting big on digital and things like VR, Goswami said that Republic TV has 10 content partners in different languages in various states and the company was not “looking at digital as a source of income, but as a brand extension” initiative. Republic TV will have a separate VR feed on Republic World, the digital platform.

    Holding forth on content, technology and bigger competitors (David vs. Goliath is his oft-repeated expression), Goswami said he sees his company more “as a content creator not a content distributor”, adding, “The future of digital will be (dependent) on the engagement levels of the content, not just the scale that you (have) built up. In a fully digitised market, we are the content creators and are at absolutely even play (compared to incumbents). It no longer depends on money. We are spending our resources on content, reporter and talent”.

    Republic is offering its wide range of content with the help of media partners including Sambad, BusinessWorld, News Live, Niyomiya Barta, North East Live, Punjab Kesari, Aajkaal, S Newz, Dainik Bhaskar, Nirmana News, Kashmir Monitor and Lokmat. Community partners include tripoto.com, RSJ, LBB.in, yourstory.com, digit.in and AutoX.

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  • Republic World app to be launched soon, says Arnab Goswami

    MUMBAI: The unstoppable Arnab Goswani’s RepublicWorld app is expected to make its appearance in four to seven weeks.

    Earlier, Republic TV’s founder editor Arnab Goswami had formally announced the unveiling of its digital cousin –Republicworld.com – on 7 July. This was confirmed by Goswami at session at Vidnet 2017.

    The app is aimed at changing the look of news apps by other groups. The design and the look ofrepublicworld.com is very clean and visual heavy with news being segregated under various sections right from general news to politics to sport to lifestyle to tech to entertainment. Visitors can also watch Republic TV’s shows such as Arnab’s Sunday debate, The Anupam Kher show, R.Access, Patriot, and the new one: The Nation Wants to Know.

    Furthermore, the reader can customise the language for the site, according to his preferences. Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, and Odiya are the options given to him.

    Republicworld has been able to offer that wide a range of thanks to its partnership with various media houses with eight of them being specifically with digital outlets. The media partners include Business World, OTV, Sambad, News Live, Niyomiya Barta, North East Live, Punjab Kesari, Aajkaal, S Newz, Dainik Bhaskar, Nirmana News, Kashmir Monitor, Lokmat, Vikatan TV, Polimer, Asianetnews.tv, Asianet News, Kannada Prabha, Suvarna News, News Mobile.in; across India and the community partners include tripoto.com, RSJ, LBB.in, yourstory.com, digit.in, and AutoX.

    Additionally, what strikes one is the experimentation that is being attempted on republicworld.com in the form of the handful of 360-degree videos that have been put out on the site. Republic’s video content is being streamed in HD with the app slated for a launch in the next three weeks. It will feature long-format live and VoD content in the form of vertical videos, especially created for mobile audience as reported by indiantelevision.com on 30 June.

    As Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani had said: “Innovation is very critical to succeed. We were clear that we want to differentiate. Look at the digital success and traditional success stories. Often, one of the primary reasons behind the triumph is technology, which is as important as content. Also, one needs to understand the consumer and the journey across platforms. Therefore, it’s critical to make sure that you are able to draw up a strategy that gives you maximum reach.”

    Republicworld.com COO Jay Chauhan had added: “In the digital content space, there is no dominant global player operating out of south Asia, and that’s a big opportunity for us. Republicworld.com is at the intersection of content and technology, so we will keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to constantly engage and improve upon the user experience.”

    On the technology front, RepublicWorld has tieups with American and Canadian companies. Pierre Friquet (VR director/ writer/ consultant) from Canada and Ando Shah (founder & CEO at Tesseract) from San Francisco trained its producers for a month to shoot content in VR.

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