Tag: Vijayavani

  • Vijayavani promotes Arun Karadi to senior vice president

    Vijayavani promotes Arun Karadi to senior vice president

    MUMBAI: Vijayavani, Karnataka’s leading daily, has promoted Arun Karadi to senior vice president, recognising his pivotal role in the newspaper’s rise to the top of the state’s media landscape.

    Karadi brings over 24 years of experience in media sales and management, with a track record of performance-driven leadership. Since joining Vijayavani in 2014, he has steered the publication to become Karnataka’s number 1 newspaper, combining editorial integrity with market-savvy initiatives.

    He started his career at Vijaya Karnataka, before moving to the VRL Group and The Times of India, where he honed his skills in sales strategy, brand development and team building. Known for driving advertiser engagement and fostering strong reader connect, Karadi has helped craft Vijayavani’s winning formula in a competitive media market.

     

  • Sanjeev Kulkarni appointed as VP & national sales head at Pudhari Publications

    Sanjeev Kulkarni appointed as VP & national sales head at Pudhari Publications

    MUMBAI: Sanjeev Kulkarni has been appointed as vice president & national head – sales & marketing at Pudhari Publications Pvt. Ltd. In his new role, he will spearhead sales and marketing efforts across print, television, FM, and outdoor media, focusing on expanding market presence and driving business growth.

    Kulkarni, with over 25 years of experience, previously at VRL Media served as vice president – sales, marketing & business development, publisher of Karnataka’s Vijayavani. During his 11-year tenure, he led advertising sales and brand marketing for Vijayavani, Dighvijay 24×7 News Channel, and Vijayavani.net.

    Prior to VRL, at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India Group) as general manager – west head, overseeing revenue generation across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. His expertise in market expansion, innovative advertising strategies, and brand building has significantly contributed to his success in the media sector.

    Kulkarni’s journey in media sales began at VPL Printers & Publishers, where he played a pivotal role in advertising revenue growth for nearly eight years. Recognised as a team builder and market strategist, he has consistently delivered impactful client solutions, boosting revenue and market share for prominent publications.