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  • amarujala.com among top three news websites of south Asia

    amarujala.com among top three news websites of south Asia

    NEW DELHI: amarujala.com, the website of the Hindi newspaper Amar Ujala, has won the WAN-IFRA award for one of the top three news websites in south Asia.

    Competing against big media houses across south Asia, amarujala.com’s victory signals two important trends: firstly, the fact that the industry is paying attention to the leading voices in Hindi on digital, and secondly, the fact that Amar Ujala’s focus on global standards of product and design is paying off. It may signal a completely different approach to the Hindi audiences, according to the World Association of Newspapers.

    Amar Ujala director Probal Ghoshal said: “Amar Ujala’s vision for digital media is built into its brand vision of creating a world-class experience for the Hindi user, wherever they are in the world. We are therefore creating rich and hyper-engaged media vehicles, which intend to bring the world to the local audience and carry the local audience to the Hindi diaspora. Our vision is integrated and interactive, and it allows brands to partner with us cross-media. We are expanding our media platform making it video-rich and allowing the user’s voice a part of the experience of the platform.”

    Amar Ujala relaunched its website early this year, making it fully responsive, with a clean design, new interactive features and non-intrusive advertising approach. Feature to feature, Amar Ujala has upped the game and matches the best of English news websites, even bettering them, in unique feature sets. This went against the approach taken by most existing Hindi news websites, which were focusing more on quantity of page views, and monetization through distracting and intrusive advertising.

    “As a cultural icon, Amar Ujala sets the standards for Hindi & so we’ve brought the best practices of global design & packaging with a focus on re-positioning Hindi & its audiences,” said Amar Ujala digital business creative and product head Arvind Joshi.

    WAN-IFRA chose Amar Ujala taking into account website design, product, innovation, and audience fitment. With the digital monetization of news space trying to go beyond display and network advertising, these innovations will lead the way for business strategy as well.

    Himanshu Gautam, business head, Amar Ujala Digital, explained the importance of the new website in the context of Amar Ujala’s business objectives, “This is just the first phase of our roll-out plan, aiming at creating new kinds of rich user experiences, which in turn create high-value monetisation opportunities. We refuse to commodify our users by linking our business with just page views.”

  • Maxus’ ‘Kaleidoscope’ gets the Most Admired Big Data award

    Maxus’ ‘Kaleidoscope’ gets the Most Admired Big Data award

    MUMBAI: Leading global communications solution agency Maxus has picked up another metal for its increasingly popular project – Kaleidoscope, a mood mapping tool conceptualised and built to decipher consumer moods basis trillions of conversations and activity on Twitter and Instagram. The team also recently won an award at the prestigious Asia Marketing Effectiveness for Data and Analytics.

    “We’re honored to be recognised for the intelligent data and insights capabilities we deliver. Through the data capabilities we are creating, we help our clients and team iterate fast track information and work in real-time through accurate slicing and dicing of data. Maxus Data and Insights team has been gaining increasing global recognition with a recent metal at AME (Asia Marketing Effectiveness) for Data & Analytics and now for Kaleidoscope… our endeavor to deliver Data that matters. Maxus has been winning consistently in Data & consumer insights space last 5 years. Our focus is to make Data relevant and meaningful to business and support creativity with data,” opined Maxus CSO Priti Murthy.

    “We are thrilled to win this award. Our lead into change philosophy helps us to bring out best in class solutions for our clients and Kaleidoscope is a first of its kind tool which helps clients to communicate audiences based on their moods and that too in real time.We are also happy that Kaleidoscope was developed indigenous which proves our ongoing efforts for the last several years to build a cutting edge data and analytics practice for solving their problems and constantly leading them to change,” said Maxus, South Asia MD Kartik Sharma.

  • Maxus’ ‘Kaleidoscope’ gets the Most Admired Big Data award

    Maxus’ ‘Kaleidoscope’ gets the Most Admired Big Data award

    MUMBAI: Leading global communications solution agency Maxus has picked up another metal for its increasingly popular project – Kaleidoscope, a mood mapping tool conceptualised and built to decipher consumer moods basis trillions of conversations and activity on Twitter and Instagram. The team also recently won an award at the prestigious Asia Marketing Effectiveness for Data and Analytics.

    “We’re honored to be recognised for the intelligent data and insights capabilities we deliver. Through the data capabilities we are creating, we help our clients and team iterate fast track information and work in real-time through accurate slicing and dicing of data. Maxus Data and Insights team has been gaining increasing global recognition with a recent metal at AME (Asia Marketing Effectiveness) for Data & Analytics and now for Kaleidoscope… our endeavor to deliver Data that matters. Maxus has been winning consistently in Data & consumer insights space last 5 years. Our focus is to make Data relevant and meaningful to business and support creativity with data,” opined Maxus CSO Priti Murthy.

    “We are thrilled to win this award. Our lead into change philosophy helps us to bring out best in class solutions for our clients and Kaleidoscope is a first of its kind tool which helps clients to communicate audiences based on their moods and that too in real time.We are also happy that Kaleidoscope was developed indigenous which proves our ongoing efforts for the last several years to build a cutting edge data and analytics practice for solving their problems and constantly leading them to change,” said Maxus, South Asia MD Kartik Sharma.

  • CNN International appoints Abhijeet Dhar as head of advertising sales in India

    CNN International appoints Abhijeet Dhar as head of advertising sales in India

    MUMBAI: CNN International Commercial has appointed Abhijeet Dhar as head of advertising sales in India. He will strengthen the current sales structure and grow the ad Sales business with CNN’s cross platform offers across TV and Digital with unique branded content and sponsorship opportunities.

    With immediate effect, Dhar will report to CNN’s head of advertising sales for South Asia Sonali Chatterjee and will be supported by the CNNI advertising sales teams in New Delhi and Mumbai.

    “Abhijeet comes with a proven track record of leading local and international client relationships across digital platforms and TV. The growth potential of India has been reflected in the 82% year on year growth of CNN digital’s monthly reach* in the country and this is the right time to take CNNI Ad Sales to the next level. We are delighted to welcome Abhijeet to the team and firmly believe that with his wealth of experience, he will play an integral role in the India growth story,” said Chatterjee.

    Dhar’s appointment is in alignment with CNN’s strong audience growth, launch of new products and platforms and audience targeting capabilities which opens new opportunities for clients to tap into local and global markets.

    Prior to CNN International, he was with BBC Advertising as head of sales, India.

  • CNN International appoints Abhijeet Dhar as head of advertising sales in India

    CNN International appoints Abhijeet Dhar as head of advertising sales in India

    MUMBAI: CNN International Commercial has appointed Abhijeet Dhar as head of advertising sales in India. He will strengthen the current sales structure and grow the ad Sales business with CNN’s cross platform offers across TV and Digital with unique branded content and sponsorship opportunities.

    With immediate effect, Dhar will report to CNN’s head of advertising sales for South Asia Sonali Chatterjee and will be supported by the CNNI advertising sales teams in New Delhi and Mumbai.

    “Abhijeet comes with a proven track record of leading local and international client relationships across digital platforms and TV. The growth potential of India has been reflected in the 82% year on year growth of CNN digital’s monthly reach* in the country and this is the right time to take CNNI Ad Sales to the next level. We are delighted to welcome Abhijeet to the team and firmly believe that with his wealth of experience, he will play an integral role in the India growth story,” said Chatterjee.

    Dhar’s appointment is in alignment with CNN’s strong audience growth, launch of new products and platforms and audience targeting capabilities which opens new opportunities for clients to tap into local and global markets.

    Prior to CNN International, he was with BBC Advertising as head of sales, India.

  • BCCI appoints media honcho Rahul Johri as CEO

    BCCI appoints media honcho Rahul Johri as CEO

    MUMBAI: Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Wednesday (April 20) that Rahul Johri has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Johri was last serving as Discovery Networks Asia Pacific’s Executive Vice-President and General Manager for South Asia and had stepped down from the position earlier this year. 

    Rahul brings with him immense experience and knowledge on board and will be responsible for the smooth functioning of operations, stakeholder management and building robust strategies for further promoting the sport.

    Speaking to Indiantelevision.com Johri said, “I will occupy office from June 1, 2016 onwards, and will be reporting to the Honorary Secretary BCCI Anurag Thakur.” 

    Commenting on the appointment, BCCI President, Shashank Manohar, said, “We are pleased to have Rahul with us and are sure his vast experience and knowledge will benefit the board. His vision, guidance and support will contribute towards the successful working of the BCCI.”

    BCCI Secretary, Anurag Thakur said, “We welcome Rahul aboard and wish him luck for his new role at BCCI. In the past one year, BCCI has undertaken various initiatives aimed towards transforming the working of BCCI in order to make the functioning more robust. This endeavor is another initiative of the board aimed in the same direction and will mark as one more milestone towards strengthening the professional working of the BCCI.”

    Commenting on his appointment, Rahul Johri, said, “I am honored at the opportunity to serve millions of Indian cricket fans. It will be my utmost endeavor to contribute to the Indian cricket. I am thankful to the President and Honorary Secretary of the BCCI for bestowing such faith in me. I look forward to everyone’s support to fulfill this tremendous responsibility.”
    Indiantelevision.com first broke the news of Rahul Johri quitting Discovery as APAC EVP & GM – South Asia.

    Read: http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/factual-and-documentary/discovery-apac-evp-gm-south-asia-rahul-johri-quits-160224

  • BCCI appoints media honcho Rahul Johri as CEO

    BCCI appoints media honcho Rahul Johri as CEO

    MUMBAI: Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Wednesday (April 20) that Rahul Johri has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Johri was last serving as Discovery Networks Asia Pacific’s Executive Vice-President and General Manager for South Asia and had stepped down from the position earlier this year. 

    Rahul brings with him immense experience and knowledge on board and will be responsible for the smooth functioning of operations, stakeholder management and building robust strategies for further promoting the sport.

    Speaking to Indiantelevision.com Johri said, “I will occupy office from June 1, 2016 onwards, and will be reporting to the Honorary Secretary BCCI Anurag Thakur.” 

    Commenting on the appointment, BCCI President, Shashank Manohar, said, “We are pleased to have Rahul with us and are sure his vast experience and knowledge will benefit the board. His vision, guidance and support will contribute towards the successful working of the BCCI.”

    BCCI Secretary, Anurag Thakur said, “We welcome Rahul aboard and wish him luck for his new role at BCCI. In the past one year, BCCI has undertaken various initiatives aimed towards transforming the working of BCCI in order to make the functioning more robust. This endeavor is another initiative of the board aimed in the same direction and will mark as one more milestone towards strengthening the professional working of the BCCI.”

    Commenting on his appointment, Rahul Johri, said, “I am honored at the opportunity to serve millions of Indian cricket fans. It will be my utmost endeavor to contribute to the Indian cricket. I am thankful to the President and Honorary Secretary of the BCCI for bestowing such faith in me. I look forward to everyone’s support to fulfill this tremendous responsibility.”
    Indiantelevision.com first broke the news of Rahul Johri quitting Discovery as APAC EVP & GM – South Asia.

    Read: http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/factual-and-documentary/discovery-apac-evp-gm-south-asia-rahul-johri-quits-160224

  • Turner India announces Deepa Sridhar as CNN’s marketing head for South Asia

    Turner India announces Deepa Sridhar as CNN’s marketing head for South Asia

    MUMBAI: Turner India has appointed Deepa Sridhar as head of Turner Corporate Communications and CNN marketing for South Asia effective from today, April 11, 2016.

    Prior to joining Turner India, Sridhar was director of Corporate Communications, South Asia, for J. Walter Thompson

    Based out of Mumbai, Sridhar is responsible for overseeing corporate communications for Turner India and all communications for Turner India’s kids, entertainment and news brands in South Asia including Cartoon Network, POGO, Toonami, HBO, WB and CNNInternational. Sridhar will also oversee CNN affiliate and brand marketing in the region. She will support Turner India MD Siddharth Jain and his senior leadership team on all communications initiatives.

    Sridhar would report to Turner Asia Pacific Corporate communications and marketing VP Gregory Ho. “Deepa is a seasoned communications professional with an impressive track record and in-depth understanding of the South Asia market. 2016 is a hugely important year for Turner given the high interest in the US Presidential elections, the Olympics in Rio and the European Championships in France on the news front, while we will also launch the new Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10 cartoon franchises globally, as well as a host of new initiatives for our entertainment brands. Deepa joins us at a very exciting time and will be a valuable addition to our team of communications professionals, building upon the strength of the Turner brands in the region,” said Gregory Ho.

     

  • Turner India announces Deepa Sridhar as CNN’s marketing head for South Asia

    Turner India announces Deepa Sridhar as CNN’s marketing head for South Asia

    MUMBAI: Turner India has appointed Deepa Sridhar as head of Turner Corporate Communications and CNN marketing for South Asia effective from today, April 11, 2016.

    Prior to joining Turner India, Sridhar was director of Corporate Communications, South Asia, for J. Walter Thompson

    Based out of Mumbai, Sridhar is responsible for overseeing corporate communications for Turner India and all communications for Turner India’s kids, entertainment and news brands in South Asia including Cartoon Network, POGO, Toonami, HBO, WB and CNNInternational. Sridhar will also oversee CNN affiliate and brand marketing in the region. She will support Turner India MD Siddharth Jain and his senior leadership team on all communications initiatives.

    Sridhar would report to Turner Asia Pacific Corporate communications and marketing VP Gregory Ho. “Deepa is a seasoned communications professional with an impressive track record and in-depth understanding of the South Asia market. 2016 is a hugely important year for Turner given the high interest in the US Presidential elections, the Olympics in Rio and the European Championships in France on the news front, while we will also launch the new Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10 cartoon franchises globally, as well as a host of new initiatives for our entertainment brands. Deepa joins us at a very exciting time and will be a valuable addition to our team of communications professionals, building upon the strength of the Turner brands in the region,” said Gregory Ho.

     

  • Oppo ropes in Hrithik & Sonam as brand ambassadors for South Asia

    Oppo ropes in Hrithik & Sonam as brand ambassadors for South Asia

    MUMBAI: Smartphone brand Oppo has rung in the year 2016 by roping in Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor as its South Asia region brand ambassadors.

     

    The actors have been a part of the brand’s India journey since 2014.

     

    Oppo vice president and international mobile business managing director Sky Li said, “As Oppo celebrates its second year anniversary in India, it gives me immense pleasure to announce Hrithik and Sonam as Oppo brand ambassadors. Both Hrithik and Sonam are youth icons and are looked up to for their style and attitude, which is completely in tune with our brand philosophy, which is about young at heart and pursuing for perfection, and always be a trendsetter. We encourage consumers to be experts in photography and be trend setters like our brand ambassadors who have influenced us with their astounding pictures.”

     

    Roshan said, “I have always loved the stylish and technologically superior Oppo phones and have many cherished memories clicked with my first Oppo N1 smartphone with rotating camera. I am proud of the brand’s growth in India and am very excited to be a part of yet another successful innings of the brand in India in 2016.”

     

    Kapoor added, “My association with Oppo echoes my belief in the brand’s philosophy of marrying technology with style and elegance as a phone is increasingly becoming a lifestyle statement especially amongst the youth. I am pleased to be associated with Oppo, which caters to the consumers with exceptional products.”

     

    It may be recalled that Oppo is the Official Global Partner worldwide for the mobile phone category with International Cricket Council (ICC) for four years from 2016 – 2019. Apart from this, the brand has also inked a three-year partnership with FC Barcelona as global partner as well as with America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) Cycle 22 in 2015, to bring a range of stylish devices to the popular reality TV show.