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  • Asianet Movies launches on Singapore’s StarHub TV

    Asianet Movies launches on Singapore’s StarHub TV

    MUMBAI: Malayalam movie channel Asianet Movies has launched on Singapore’s StarHub TV platform.

     

    Asianet Movies (StarHub TV channel 140), along with Malayalam general entertainment channel Asianet (StarHub TV channel 139) will form the new Nidhi Pack on the platform, which is available for a monthly subscription of $16.05.

     

    Asianet Movies, which carries over 1,000 titles, will showcase some latest movies like Ennum Eppozhum, Aadu Oru Beekara Jeeviyalla and Immanuel amongst others.

     

    “When StarHub launched Asianet some years back, local Malayalee households were able to enjoy quality content in their language on a dedicated channel. Today, we are pleased to enhance their viewing entertainment with the introduction of Asianet Movies,” said StarHub media business unit head Lee Soo Hui.

     

    “We are extremely pleased and excited to strengthen our offerings on StarHub TV with the launch of Asianet Movies, India’s first 24-hour Malayalam movie channel. The channel showcases the best of Malayalam movies and we are confident that the Malayalee Diaspora in Singapore will be excited by this addition,” said Asianet senior vice president Reghu Ramachandran.

     

    Additionally, to coincide with the Indian festival of Diwali, StarHub is offering both new and existing subscribers a 50 per cent discount for three months when they sign up for the Nidhi Pack between 29 October and 28 December.

     

    StarHub will offer a free preview of Asianet Movies from 9 am on 23 October to 12 pm on 16 November.

  • CNN International Commercial hires Laura Greally as digital account director APAC

    CNN International Commercial hires Laura Greally as digital account director APAC

    MUMBAI: CNN International Commercial has appointed Laura Greally to the newly created role of digital account director, Asia Pacific.

     

    With over a decade of digital marketing experience, Greally’s primary role is to identify and develop a range of solutions across CNN International’s digital portfolio from both direct sales and programmatic trading across Asia.

     

    Prior to joining CNN International, Greally worked for both BBC Worldwide as the APAC pricing and inventory manager, and Fox International Channels as the digital sales operations manager.

     

    Based in Singapore, Greally is part of a new team of specialists working under CNN International Commercial head of digital advertising sales and data Rob Bradley. She will also work closely with the APAC sales team, led by CNN International Commercial vice president of advertising sales, Asia Pacific Sunita Rajan.

  • M&C Saatchi trains eyes on Asia; names Ben Welsh as creative chairman

    M&C Saatchi trains eyes on Asia; names Ben Welsh as creative chairman

    MUMBAI: With its eyes trained on the rapidly growing Asian market, M&C Saatchi has named Ben Welsh as the agency’s creative chairman of Asia. Welsh was formerly at M&C Saatchi Sydney as executive creative director.

     

    Welsh’s appointment marks a change in emphasis for the network. Asia as a region has changed dramatically in recent years – China took over as the largest economy from the US in 2014, India has the fastest growing advertising industry in the world and Japan is the second most innovative country in the world. The addition of Welsh demonstrates the network’s spotlight on Asia.

     

    Welsh’s focus will be pitching for both international and national brands in each region, attracting creative talent and developing the creative output of the five agencies the network runs there.

     

    Welsh has helped to establish M&C Saatchi Sydney as the leading creative shop in Australia – and has led the agency to its biggest trophy-haul yet at Cannes this year, consolidating its position as the country’s number one creative agency. M&C Saatchi Australia came home with a coveted Titanium Lion, one of only five up for grabs, to cap off a 10-Lion haul.

     

    M&C Saatchi CEO worldwide Moray MacLennan said, “This appointment underlines our commitment to the core of our business – the creative product. Ben is the best combination of strategic thinker and creative leader. Add in his boundless energy and Asia will be hugely strengthened. He is also an excellent brand ambassador for M&C Saatchi having worked for us for the last 18 years.”

     

    Welsh added, “I’m really excited at the thought of what we can do in the region. We have some brilliant people and I look forward to working with them to create an impact in such a diverse part of the world.”

     

    Welsh will start his new role on 1 October. His appointment follows the departure of Chris Jacques who was regional CEO. He will be based in Sydney but regularly travelling to Singapore, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai and Tokyo.

     

    Welsh joined M&C Saatchi Sydney in 1997 as a senior writer and was then promoted to creative director in 2003. Previously, he led a team of over 50 creatives working across digital, direct, retail and above the line media in Australia’s largest agency.

  • JWT appoints Gaurav Lalwani as APAC business director for J&J

    JWT appoints Gaurav Lalwani as APAC business director for J&J

    MUMBAI: J. Walter Thompson has appointed Gaurav Lalwani to the role of Asia Pacific business director on the agency’s Johnson & Johnson portfolio, which includes Listerine and other J&J over-the-counter brands.

     

    Lalwani’s appointment reflects the agency’s expanded remit on J&J’s Listerine business across the Asia Pacific region.

     

    Based in Singapore, Lalwani will head up a new team servicing Listerine across APAC, and will also work with J. Walter Thompson’s global Listerine team in New York.

     

    Lalwani, who has over 15 years of integrated brand experience across FMCG, prestige skin care, automotive, and the financial services sectors, joins J. Walter Thompson from Leo Burnett Singapore, where he was senior regional director for integrated content on the agency’s SK-II and P&G fabric care brands across Asia.

     

    He was responsible for launching SK-II’s #ChangeDestiny platform across Asia, and led the collaboration with Huffington Post and Fitch to take #ChangeDestiny across digital and in-store platforms. Lalwani also led the creation of the first ever voice-based mobile platform for Tide in India, this drove the brand’s purchase intent, and consumption.

     

    “Lalwani is joining the agency after a period of significant growth and his appointment is a reflection of our drive to further strengthen the senior team at JWT. I am thrilled he is joining us as brings a proven track record of leading global businesses and his integrated approach will be of great value to his client portfolio,” said J. Walter Thompson Singapore CEO Peter Womersley.

     

    “JWT Singapore has managed to create perfect balance between hunger and wisdom. I am thrilled to be joining the agency at this exciting time,” added Lalwani.

  • BBC Global News rolls out ‘Be Everywhere’ campaign; targets advertisers

    BBC Global News rolls out ‘Be Everywhere’ campaign; targets advertisers

    MUMBAI: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Global News will take campaign launches to another level when it premieres its new trade campaign ‘Be Everywhere’ during ongoing Cannes Lions’ Lion Innovation to be held on 25 – 26 June.

     

    Using the latest in virtual reality technology, the channel will launch a dramatic new interactive trade campaign to showcase how it delivers personal, portable and on-demand news for the digital age. The campaign illustrates the innovative digital opportunities available to advertisers in a new and unique way.

     

    BBC Global News sales and marketing director Chris Davies tells indiantelevision.com, “The key message of the ‘Be Everywhere’ campaign is that we are undertaking a complete transformation of the BBC news experience; putting video and personalisation at the heart of what we deliver. And what better way to highlight our enhanced digital offer to potential and existing clients than to showcase how we use the latest technology. This is a first burst which we can build upon later in the year.”

     

    “The ‘Be Everywhere’ campaign positions BBC World News and BBC.com/news in a changing media landscape. It looks at the trends that have driven (and will continue to drive) the way people consume content and then provide insights into how BBC is developing its offer for audiences,” he adds.

     

    India is one of the fastest growing mobile markets in the world and advertisers are focusing on the digital platforms to grab eyeballs. “In India bbc.com remains the #1 international news site reaching 3 million unique users, while clocking 13.7 million page views across desktop and mobile according to the latest Omniture data (April 2015 traffic). And we are among the top general news category websites in India which includes competition from India’s domestic sites. On TV we are available in more than 385 million households, globally. So as you can see this provides many opportunities for advertisers looking for a seamless multiplatform, innovative solution,” informs Davies.

     

    BBC will be targeting agencies and clients across UK, France, Central and Eastern Europe, UAE, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, USA and Canada, Latin America and Africa with the campaign.

     

    Emphasising on the target group for the campaign, Davies asserts, “Advertisers and agencies are our major target. We are sending out more 700 (cardboard) VR viewers via direct mail, along with an electronic direct mail to around another 15000 targets sharing the video. We have also developed more than 40 experiential (plastic) VR headsets offering the full immersive experience for use at global events.”

     

    The ‘Be Everywhere’ campaign was orchestrated by GNL’s trade marketing and proposition teams, with external creative support from gyro London, Inition and Wiseyeti.

  • ‘Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad’ wins at the 19th ATA

    ‘Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad’ wins at the 19th ATA

    NEW DELHI: The 19th Asian Television Awards (ATA) ceremony took place on 11 December 2014 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. With 1,371 entries from 14 countries across Asia-Pacific, this year’s ATA was attended by over 500 industry professionals in broadcasting, entertainment and the media. In all, 199 channels from 119 broadcasters, as well as 64 independent production companies, vied for accolades across 38 award categories.
    A total of 43 trophies were awarded at the ceremony, including the “Outstanding Contribution to Asian Television” which was presented to Metan Global Entertainment Group president and CEO Larry Namer.
    “We’ve seen tremendous interest for our Awards over the years. Not only have the number of entries increased, we’re also seeing greater participation from more Asian broadcasters and production companies, making this Awards truly representative of Asia,” said Asian Television Awards chairman Raymond Wong.
    He added, “To enhance the standing of the Awards and build its brand amongst the viewers of our industry, the proceedings of the Asian Television Awards last year were carried by FOX International Channels (FIC) and MediaCorp TV. This year we will continue to do the same and I am pleased to announce that Bangkok TV and Astro will be joining us as a Broadcast Partner, carrying the Awards’ proceedings on its Channel 7HD, Astro Ria and Astro Maya HD respectively. Together with FIC’s Star World, MediaCorp’s Channel 5, Bangkok TV’s Channel 7HD, Astro’s Ria and Maya HD, the Asian Television Awards will reach out to more than 40 million households across Asia Pacific.”
     Here is the list of winners of significant categories –

     

  • Kalyan Jewellers expands in Punjab with Rs. 75 crore investment

    Kalyan Jewellers expands in Punjab with Rs. 75 crore investment

    MUMBAI: Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s leading and trusted jewellery brands launched showrooms in Amritsar and Jalandhar launching the Northern leg of the company’s domestic expansion plan. On December 7, Kalyan’s national brand ambassador, Mrs. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan inaugurated both these showrooms. The showroom in Amritsar is located at Mall Road and the showroom in Jalandhar is located at Model Town. The expansion is part of Kalyan Jewellers’ efforts to expand its presence in Punjab with an investment of Rs. 75 crore in the two showrooms. Kalyan Jewellers is also present in Mohali and Ludhiana in Punjab.

    Kalyan Jewellers has added a record 11 showrooms in the last 60 days including inaugurating 5 showrooms on the same day in Kerala recently. Kalyan Jewellers will significantly boost its distribution network in the calendar year 2014 by over 30% with the addition of new showrooms.  

     

    T S Kalyanaraman, Chairman and Managing Director, Kalyan Jewellers, said, “We are delighted to launch our new showrooms in Amritsar and Jalandhar which are strategic locations in Punjab. We have timed the opening of the showrooms during the wedding season as we can cater to the demand of exquisite designs in gold and precious jewellery.  Our stringent quality standards have already struck a chord with the discerning customers in the state – a relationship which we are striving to grow.”  

     

    Rajesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers said, “The two new showrooms in Punjab will boost our presence in North India. We continue to be focused on the aggressive domestic expansion plan to boost our network to reach out to customers across the country.”

     

    Kalyan Jewellers recently attracted a significant investment of Rs. 1,200 crore from the private equity investor Warburg Pincus. The investment has accelerated the growth plans of Kalyan Jewellers as it consolidates its leading position in existing markets and forays into global markets including Singapore and Malaysia. Kalyan is already present in the UAE with nine showrooms and plans to expand into Kuwait and Qatar.

     

    Ramesh Kalayanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers said, “Our focus on enhancing our network during the year 2014 has been implemented and we have leveraged our recognition as a national brand by developing our presence in key markets across the country.”   

     

    Kalyan Jewellers has set industry level standards on customer experience, innovations and transparent pricing. The brand’s leadership position in the Indian jewellery industry is defined by a customer-centric business model that includes many “firsts” such as:

     

    • introducing BIS certification of gold jewellery

     

    • introducing a customer loyalty program, which today has more than  16 lakh members

     

    • pioneering the use of detailed price tags, thus demystifying making charges and providing increased transparency to customers, which has become a best practice in the industry

     

    • introducing the concept of neighbourhood customer service centers in the jewellery industry under the “My Kalyan” brand

     

  • Bomanbridge Media announces new alliance with Earthtree Media

    Bomanbridge Media announces new alliance with Earthtree Media

    MUMBAI: Bomanbridge Media, the international distribution and production agency, announced a new alliance with top Norwegian multi-media children’s company, Earthtree Media, to exclusively represent their entire catalogue of children’s television programming for all of Asia, with the exception of Korea.

     
    Speaking about the new partnership, Bomanbridge Media CEO Sonia Fleck commented, “Bomanbridge is very excited to represent Earthtree’s entire slate of high quality children’s programming throughout Asia. Our broadcast partners are looking for educational programs to meet the hungry kids demographic, reflected in the multitude of kids educational channel launches. Asian viewers will be sure to gravitate towards these lively, interactive shows.”

     

    Fronted by kids’ creativity guru ?istein Kristiansen, Earthtree Media has branched out from live action content into animation. Its current live action shows, ‘Learn To Draw’ and ‘Box Yourself’ are widely watched in many parts of the world. Other popular children’s programs include ‘Right On Top’ and ‘Wild About Cartoons’.

     
     “We are very pleased that Bomanbridge Media will represent all of our Earthtree television programs in Asia. We trust Sonia and her team who have extensive contacts and knowledge of the Asian market; and are confident they will deliver great results,” said Earthtree Media managing director Stein Georg Lillemoen.

  • Grey Group wins Global Healthcare Agency of the Year at the New York Festivals’ Global Awards

    Grey Group wins Global Healthcare Agency of the Year at the New York Festivals’ Global Awards

    MUMBAI: This year’s New York Festivals’ Global Awards saw Grey Group Singapore sweep the healthcare awards including clinching the prestigious Grand Global award, five Global awards and three finalist certificates.

    The ‘MOVE – Human Calligraphy’ (GSK – Panadol Joint) has taken top honours with the Grand Global Award and two Global Awards.

    The award-winning “Water-Eye Performance” bagged two Global Awards for its innovative work on the anti-irritant and moisturising qualities of Eye-Mo (GSK).

     

    ‘A Moment of Beauty’ (GSK – Eye-Mo) was recognised with a Global Award and two Finalist Certificates, in addition, the team also brought home a Final Certificate for the ‘Pain Poems’ (GSK Panadol Extra Advance) campaign.

    Grey Group Asia Pacific chairman & CEO Nirvik Singh said, “The Global Awards recognises our creative strength and ranks us at the top of healthcare creativity. With an evolving healthcare and wellness industry, we are constantly working in tandem to produce ground-breaking work along with successful business results for our clients.”

     

    “To win at such a prestigious global awards festival is very gratifying. It is the effort and hard work of the team as well as the clients’ support that has culminated in Grey Group Singapore being named Global Agency of the Year. We are ecstatic with this news,” added Grey Group Singapore CEO Subbaraju Alluri..

    “What a great honour to receive this global recognition that places us at the very top. A position none of us dreamt to hold in our very first year of operations as new global hub for the key client GSK. To have reached this in such a short time is a true testament to a great team that has come together in Singapore to deliver nothing but the best. And it is a testament to our clients who share a spirit of making things happen,” said (GSK) executive creative director Till Hohmann.

    These wins follow the prestigious 2014 Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity where Grey Group was the most-awarded agency in the healthcare category.

     

  • IPTL announces team coaches for inaugural edition

    IPTL announces team coaches for inaugural edition

    MUMBAI:  One of the most exciting new developments in tennis tournament is the highly anticipated International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). The championship league, that is all set to launch in November 2014, has appointed veteran tennis coaches Joshua Eagle and John Laffnie De Jager as coaches of the Singapore ‘Slammers’ and the UAE ‘Royals’ respectively. The distinguished Fabrice Santoro and Manila native Treat Huey, who is currently ranked ATP Doubles World No. 40, will be the player-coaches for the Micromax Indian ‘Aces’ and Manila ‘Mavericks’.

     

    The revolutionary new league promises an exciting format and exclusive innovations that will change the way in which the world enjoys this top sport. Some of these thrilling features include time outs, power points, shoot-outs, a running shot clock, and venues equipped with Hawk-Eye will keep all spectators in the stadium and viewers watching from home at the edge of their seats. There will also be live entertainment during all matches.

     

    The traditional scoring format has been changed to single-set no-add scoring, which will speed up the games and enable the fans to experience up to 24 different players in one exhilarating evening.  While each match will consist of 5 sets comprising men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, mixed doubles and former Champions singles, each game won will count as one point for the team points total. The team, that wins the most games overall across the five sets, wins the match. Coaches will play significant roles during each match, guiding players on team strategy, calling for time-outs to discuss strategy, fostering a team atmosphere and getting each player to play for the team in a sport considered highly individual. All four coaches will help their respective teams formulate a winning strategy.

     

    France’s Fabrice Santoro is player and coach of the Micromax Indian ‘Aces’. He is a distinguished doubles player, holds several ATP records, and has made an unbeaten 70 appearances in singles competition at Grand Slam events. He is also the only male player to have appeared in Grand Slam singles competitions in four different decades. Fabrice’s charming demeanor and repertoire of trick shots make him a delight to watch.

     

    Singapore ‘Slammers’ coach Joshua Eagle is a former professional male tennis player and current professional tennis coach from Australia. In January 2013, he was appointed as the Australian Davis Cup coach, having previously won Tennis Australia’s elite coaching excellence award in 2012 for helping Australian Marinko Matosevic break into the top 50 from outside 200. Eagle is classified as a doubles specialist and has won five ATP doubles titles.

     

    UAE Royals coach John-Laffnie de Jager is a South African former tour professional tennis player. A doubles specialist, de Jager reached the semi-finals for three different grand slam tournaments three times in three different years partnering three different fellow South African players. De Jager is the current non-playing captain of the South Africa Davis Cup team.

     

    Like Santoro, Filipino-American tennis player Treat Huey is also player and coach. The Manila ‘Mavericks’ player specializes in doubles and has reached three finals on the ATP World Tour. Huey reached his career-high doubles ranking of World No. 21 in November 2013. The 28-year-old is the Philippines’ #1 and current ATP Doubles World No. 40. The player’s fans will get to see him live in action at a home event for the first time.

     

    The new team tennis competition featuring the best current and former ATP and WTA players will be played across 4 selected cities in Asia (Manila, Singapore, Delhi and Dubai) from 28 November to 13 December 2014.