




By A Correspondent
Our favourite radio jockeys are back on air. Radio station 104.8 Ishq has bought back popular RJs Jaggu and Tarana on air with ‘The Jaggu & Tarana Show’.
Commenting on the launch, Shivangini Jajoria, National Head, Operations, 104.8 Ishq said: “The format of the show coupled with Jaggu and Tarana’s exceptional style made for a formidable combination in creating one of the most engaging offerings on radio. We, at Ishq, believe in creating content that resonates well in the minds of our listeners and shows like ‘Calling Karan’ and ‘What Women Want with Kareena Kapoor Khan stand testament to that belief. Given their immense fan following, we were certain that Jaggu and Tarana will keep the audience entertained thoroughly in addition to giving listeners the right mix of songs.”
By A Correspondent
We missed this news last week. My FM, the wing of the Dainik Bhaskar group, has elevated Rahul J Namjoshi as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Namjoshi has been with the organisation since 2007 – first as Station Head – Ahmedabad and later as National Head – Corporate Sales.
Said Pawan Agarwal, Deputy Managing Director, Dainik Bhaskar Group on the appointment: “Rahul has been associated with us since 2007 and under his guidance, My FM has achieved many milestones. As a Business Head, he has played a pivotal role in driving growth. We are confident that he will continue to lead the organization on its journey through the steady growth path”
On his elevation, Namjoshi said: “I am delighted by the faith the company has shown in me and look forward to further strengthen its brand position in retail and corporate markets. Will try to use my experience in the industry to help contributing to the growth story of the brand and reach to higher scales in this challenging phase”
By A Correspondent
Effective August 1, 2019, Kapil Arora will take over as Co-Chairman & CEO of 82.5 India and will partner Sumanto Chattopadhyay in leading and growing the 82.5 brand and business in India. VS Srikanth, the current CEO of WPP agency 82.5 India, will move on by the end of September 2019. Srikanth, we hear, is now moving on… no, not joining another network or setting up a new agency but getting into a venture in the Indian tourism sector.
Said Piyush Pandey, Chief Creative Officer, Worldwide & Executive Chairman, India, The Ogilvy Group: “82.5 is now a strong, independent WPP agency in its own right, with great talent and even greater aspirations. Kapil will bring new energy to 82.5 Communications in India, and will partner Sumanto to take it to new heights.”
Added Kapil Arora, President, Ogilvy North said: “After having built the Ogilvy offering across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi over the last 18 years, I’ve felt a strong urge for a new challenge from within the WPP group. 82.5 Communications is just that. So when I was offered the opportunity to partner Sumanto in leading 82.5, it was an obvious decision. We have an enviable set of clients and some incredible talent on board already. My mandate would be to help mould that into a relevant, winning offering that would add disproportionate value to clients.”
Said Sumanto Chattopadhyay, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, 82.5 Communications: “Kapil comes with a proven track record. He is a people’s person who has built strong relationships with clients over the years. I extend a warm welcome to Kapil. I am confident that together we can take 82.5 to the next level.”
So what happens at Ogilvy North, we asked. This is what we were told: First, September is some time away, and it’s likely that Big Boss and CEO Kunal Jeswani will do the trek to Delhi or spend adequate time there until the office (and clients) are in safe hands.