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  • iTV’s CRO and NewsX CEO Sanjay Dua quits

    iTV’s CRO and NewsX CEO Sanjay Dua quits

    MUMBAI: iTV Network’s group chief revenue officer Sanjay Dua has stepped down from his responsibilty. Dua was responsible for providing strategic direction and creating new opportunities in the market. He also worked towards innovative revenue mode;ls for the network’ growth and was also closely associated with the company’s commercial sports property.

    “There is no solid reason behind his resignation. He wishes to pursue other opportunities in life and give some valuable time to his personal life. He is just taking a short break for now”, said founder and promoter of iTV Network Kartikeya Sharma.

    He had joined NewsX as the CEO and iTV as CRO in September 2014.

    Dua comes with a lavish experince of working with Network18 News Media as the CEO andd handles CNN-IBN, IBN7, IBN-Lokmat and History TV18. He also managed the advertising sales of CNBC-TV18, CNBC-Awaaz, CNN-IBN, IBN7, IBN-Lokmat and History TV18. Before joining Network18, he was National Sales Head for Zee News Network.

  • iTV’s CRO and NewsX CEO Sanjay Dua quits

    iTV’s CRO and NewsX CEO Sanjay Dua quits

    MUMBAI: iTV Network’s group chief revenue officer Sanjay Dua has stepped down from his responsibilty. Dua was responsible for providing strategic direction and creating new opportunities in the market. He also worked towards innovative revenue mode;ls for the network’ growth and was also closely associated with the company’s commercial sports property.

    “There is no solid reason behind his resignation. He wishes to pursue other opportunities in life and give some valuable time to his personal life. He is just taking a short break for now”, said founder and promoter of iTV Network Kartikeya Sharma.

    He had joined NewsX as the CEO and iTV as CRO in September 2014.

    Dua comes with a lavish experince of working with Network18 News Media as the CEO andd handles CNN-IBN, IBN7, IBN-Lokmat and History TV18. He also managed the advertising sales of CNBC-TV18, CNBC-Awaaz, CNN-IBN, IBN7, IBN-Lokmat and History TV18. Before joining Network18, he was National Sales Head for Zee News Network.

  • iTV Network ups Varun Kohli as India News CEO

    iTV Network ups Varun Kohli as India News CEO

    MUMBAI: iTV Network has elevated Varun Kohli as CEO of its national Hindi news channel India News. Prior to this, he was India News COO and revenue head.

    Kohli will report to iTV Network group CRO and NewsX CEO Sanjay Dua.

    In his new role, Kohli will be responsible for leading the growth of the channel to next level.

    iTV Network managing director Kartikeya Sharma stated quite clearly:  “We are delighted to elevate Varun as the CEO of India News. This elevation is in line with our commitment to growth. His skills and wide experience  will surely help India news reach the next level of growth.”

    Dua added, “Over the course of time, Varun has played a more central role in the leadership of the company and with his elevation to CEO, India News; he will take on an even wider role. His strong track record of delivering growth and understanding of industry will help our continued success, moving forward.”

    “I’m humbled by the new role. iTV network is a young and dynamic organisation, which has witnessed tremendous growth in the recent years and I am privileged to be a part of this journey. My focus will be to lead India News to the next level of growth and tap newer opportunities in the ever expanding Hindi news space,” expressed a reticient Kohli.

    Prior to joining ITV network, he was head of sales for IBN7. With a professional experience spanning over 21 years, he has worked in media companies like Amar Ujala, Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd., Deccan Chronicle, Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan Times and Indian Express. All his experience will come to bear at the iTV Network which has ambitions to grow in the news television and related TV businesses going forward.

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  • ITV Network appoints Manoj Jagyasi as business head, regional channels

    ITV Network appoints Manoj Jagyasi as business head, regional channels

    MUMBAI: It seems that ITV Network is on a hiring spree. It has got on-board Manoj Jagyasi in the business leadership team. He has joined in as business head, regional channels.

     

    As part of his new role, he will be responsible for the sales activities including sales strategy, planning, ad sales operations and revenue generation for the regional channels of India News. He will be reporting to NewsX CEO and ITV Network CRO Sanjay Dua.

     

    Dua believes that Jagyasi has got vast industry knowledge. His ‘go-getter’ approach and strong relationship with clients and agencies will ensure boost in sales revenues.

     

    ITV Network managing director Kartikeya Sharma said, “With Manoj’s expertise and stronghold in managing markets like Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat and MPCG, I believe he makes the ideal person to drive our sales activities for our regional channels. I am confident that his association with our group is definitely going to bring great value to our leadership.”

     

    On his appointment Jagyasi stated, “I am delighted to be a part of ITV network and look forward to the new challenges. The group is doing exceptionally good and has all the potential to be a market leader. I take this opportunity to fasten the growth momentum and raise the bar even further.”

     

    He carries more than 13 years of experience in business development and sales across industries; television, radio, internet and FMCG. In his earlier association with TV18 Broadcast, he worked as an AVP, where he was the revenue head, India and prior to this, he was the sales head, ETV News Network- MPCG and Gujarat. In the past, he was also associated with organisations like India Today (Red FM 93.5) and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. A Bachelor in Commerce, he also holds Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Nirma Institute of Management.

     

  • Sanjay Dua appointed as NewsX CEO and ITV Network chief revenue officer

    Sanjay Dua appointed as NewsX CEO and ITV Network chief revenue officer

    MUMBAI: After elevating RK Arora to ITV Network group CEO, another appointment has been made in the now growing network. Sanjay Dua, who formerly headed Network18’s web operations, has joined as NewsX CEO and ITV Network chief revenue officer.

     

    He will report to Arora. His new responsibilities include providing strategic direction, creating new opportunities in the market and making a roadmap for the business of NewsX as well as revenue management for the entire network.

     

    Prior to this, Dua was Network18 CEO news media and handled ad sales for CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, CNN-IBN, IBN7, IBN Lokmat and History TV18. This apart, he has also worked with Walt Disney, Bennett Coleman & Co, ESPN, Sahara, Hallmark and Zee News.

     

    Speaking on his appointment, ITV Network managing director Kartikeya Sharma said, “Sanjay is a seasoned and trusted leader who consistently delivers results.  He is uniquely qualified to drive strategic monetisation and product prioritization. Sanjay’s profound experience of working with clients has provided him with a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the current media environment. Sanjay has the vision, tenacity and integrity to ensure that ITV Network will quickly become India’s most profitable and largest TV news network.”

     

    Arora said, “Having someone of Sanjay’s caliber leading our monetisation effort is well-timed for the company and will directly benefit our advertisers and clients. With his outstanding track record, result-oriented approach and deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem, the future is looking robust and exciting for us.”

     

    Speaking on his new stint at the network, Dua said, ‘I am delighted to join the ITV Network as it moves into the next exciting phase of development. I have watched ITV Network’s impressive strides through innovative programming and in building a unique content network that is clearly unmatched in the marketplace. The company is in a perfect position to dramatically expand in the market and I’m thrilled to take on this role and be a part of the ITV Network team.”

  • Network18 names Sanjay Dua CEO of News Media Network

    Network18 names Sanjay Dua CEO of News Media Network

    MUMBAI: Network18 has named IBN Media Operations COO and head Sanjay Dua as CEO of the Network18 News Media Network.

    The News Media Network will play the role of a centralised sales agency and will work closely with the channel teams and be aligned with the P&L goals of each of the channels.

    In his new role, Dua will lead the group’s specialised client facing sales division which manages the advertising sales interests of its five news channels.

    Dua will spearhead the company’s efforts towards consolidating and optimising revenue growth across its news channels – CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, CNN-IBN, IBN7 and IBN-Lokmat.

    He will lead the strategic focus on enhancing revenue effectiveness through innovative and scaled up network wide media solutions and an expansion in client categories and yields.

    Additionally, he will also oversee sales for the soon-to-be-launched network of channels from AETN18, Network18’s recently announced JV with A&E Television Networks. Earlier, Dua was specifically responsible for identifying and capitalising on sales growth opportunities at the IBN general news channels of the group.

    While the News Media Network will continue to reflect the group’s focus on individual news brands via dedicated teams and sales leaders aligned to each channel, it will now bring together all the leading news assets to exploit opportunities in the evolving competitive environment.

    Network18 Group COO B.Saikumar commented, “We believe that the market is evolving rapidly, throwing up unique opportunities. Sanjay’s mandate is to leverage the strengths of the news network even while retaining unwavering focus on each individual channel brand. Sanjay brings with him enviable leadership and depth of experience and will drive and innovation to maximize revenues.”

    Dua added, “I believe that the news space in India is poised for a new phase of expansion and as market leader, with the highest share of influential audiences Network18 is best placed to lead it. We believe substantial opportunities exist to achieve this by collaborating and synergizing across our news network to deliver sustained value to our clients and partners. Network 18 presently has the country’s best sales talent across levels and I look forward to working with all the teams and sales leaders to achieve our ambitious revenue goals.’

    Dua has over 20 years of corporate experience, of which the last 15 years have been in media and entertainment. In the past, Dua has led sales strategy for the leading media brands across a gamut of genres including sports (ESPN), GECs (Sahara) and English entertainment (Hallmark).

    Prior to joining Network18, Dua led national sales at the Zee News network, apart from stints at Walt Disney and Bennett & Coleman.

    Network18 had recently made key CEO appointments across its channels. Ajay Chacko was made president of AETN18, while Anil Uniyal was named CEO of CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz. CNN-IBN got a CEO in Dilip Venkatraman.

     

  • CNN-IBN to showcase ‘India’s Incredible Homes’

    CNN-IBN to showcase ‘India’s Incredible Homes’

    MUMBAI: CNN-IBN is launching a special series India’s Incredible Homes on 16 February. The half-hour show at 12:30 pm will showcase homes ranging from an urban dwelling, a nature getaway to an unusual abode or a famous celebrity’s customised residence.

    The new show will consist of a number of segments “Personality Homes,” “Away from the City,” “Funky Homes” and “Back to Basics.” The Personality Homes special will talk about homes that reflect the persona of various well-known personalities. Away from the City segment will highlight the homes that take care of the dweller in the lap of nature – from mountains to beaches. Funky Homes segment will present to its viewers the homes that celebrate the marriage of ideas and design, convergence of traditional design and modern amenities; the Back to Basics section will present homes that embody the integrity of ‘domestic’ life and the simplicity of design.

    CNN-IBN and IBN7 editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai said, “It is widely believed that homes are an expression of one’s ideas and a reflection of their dreams. CNN-IBN’s India’s Incredible Homes will reveal just this as it presents model homes from across the country that are the pride and joy of their owners.”

    “A feature series unlike any other on CNN-IBN, India’s Incredible Homes is bound to appeal to a wide audience and therefore prove an excellent platform for companies choosing to associate their brands with it,” said CNN-IBN and IBN 7 national sales head Sanjay Dua.
     

  • CNN-IBN launches special series on ‘Retail Revolution’

    MUMBAI: CNN-IBN is launching a special series ‘Retail Revolution’ on the booming retail business in India. The week long series will look at the distinctly transforming face of retail, with a special focus on its effects on the towns and villages across the country.

    Retail Revolution will feature stories on issues that include the impact of retail prosperity on farmers; changes in rural households; the fate of small-scale traders; people’s changing eating and shopping habits; availability of big brands in small-towns, and the altering landscape of leisure and entertainment retail with the proliferation of multiplexes.

    CNN-IBN and IBN 7 editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai said, “The pattern of consumption, both amongst urban and rural Indians, is changing at a rapid pace. ‘Retail Revolution’, therefore, is our attempt at providing an insight into this fascinating and dynamic phenomenon that is affecting consumers, traders and industries alike.”

    CNN-IBN and IBN 7 national sales head Sanjay Dua said, “The series is bound to draw interest from all segments of our audience as ‘retail’ is something that touches everyone – whether a housewife, teenager, businessman, or any other. Therefore, those choosing to advertise with us will find this property particularly lucrative.”

  • CNN-IBN launches ‘All about the Money’

    MUMBAI: CNN-IBN has launched a weekend show All about the Money. The half-hour show will provide guidance on issues relating to savings and investments.

    Each episode will be divided into a number of segments like ‘personal finance’, ‘realty check’, ‘consumer watch’, ‘indulge’, ‘class room explainers’ and ‘business unusual’.

    The segment ‘personal finance’ will provide guidance on insurance and mutual funds to banking and tax law and ‘realty check’ will provide map of realty prices and broker tips on investments.

    ‘Consumer watch’ highlights the after-sale services of companies and facilitates in addressing consumer woes. ‘Indulge’ reviews the latest consumer launch of the week. While ‘class room explainers’ answers basic questions related to personal wealth management, ‘business unusual’ explores money-making business ideas.

    CNN-IBN and IBN 7 editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai said, “All about the Money is our endeavour in helping the discerning viewer on how best to invest his disposable income in order to receive maximum returns. The main aim of the show is to provide methods of financial enhancement that are simple and comprehensible.”

    CNN-IBN and IBN 7 national sales head Sanjay Dua said, “All about the Money is the sort of show that would be of interest to everyone – whether a working professional, housewife or even someone who has just started earning. I am confident our advertising associates will find this property most lucrative in providing their brands excellent visibility.”

  • IBN 7’s ‘Zindagi Live’ launches a microsite

    MUMBAI: IBN 7’s recently launched talk show Zindagi Live has launched a microsite on IBNLive.com. The microsite will also have a blog section of the anchor Richa Anirudh who will write about what viewers can expect in future episodes and the audience response.

    The microsite features show schedule, streaming videos of episodes of Zindagi Live and offers a platform for viewers to share their experiences with the channel.

    Viewers can log in and submit their detail as well as their story. Besides, viewers can also send e-mails with their personal accounts that they would like to share on the show at zindagilive@ibnlive.com.

    On the microsite, one can also have a sneak peek into subjects to be discussed in forthcoming episode and a list of all the topics to be discussed in future shows. Those interested in being a part of the show’s interactive audience can also sign up at the microsite.

    Besides the show is also accessible to its viewers via mobile and landline. They can SMS their feedback and suggestions to the shortcode.

    “At IBN 7 it is our constant endeavour to provide interesting new programming and Zindagi Live is one such perfect example. The property promises to be unlike any other talk show on Hindi news television and is bound to attract great response from both the viewers and the advertising fraternity alike,” said CNN-IBN and IBN 7 national sales head Sanjay Dua.