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  • He has been πresident of the India chapter of the International Advertising Association as well as the News Broadcasters & Digital Authority (NBDA)

    Dhruba Mukherjee to hold fort as Avinash Pandey quits ABP Network

    ABP Network will now be helmed by Dhruba Mukherjee, CEO of parent ABP Limited. Although this is being dubbed as an interim arrangement and since it’s in addition to his existing role of heading the publishing company, there is word that the company may witness some tectonic changes.

    Dhruba Mukherjee
    Dhruba Mukherjee (Pic: WAN-IFRA)
    Avinash Pandey
    Avinash Pandey

    On Friday, after the closure of the offices of MxMIndia, we heard that Avinash Pandey, CEO of ABP Network, had announced his parting after nearly two decades of association. Pandey joined the ABP News Network in 2005 and over the years held key positions – from being the head of sales to COO to overall head of the network. Known to have started out as a loyal understudy of the then TV Today and ABP News CEOs G Krishnan and Uday Shankar, Pandey has assumed key roles in industry forums. Over the last two years, he has been President of the India chapter of the International Advertising Association as well as the News Broadcasters & Digital Authority (NBDA). ABP Network has also been very actively associated with various industry events.

    While thanking Pandey for contributions to the company, Atideb Sarkar, Chief Editor & Director of the ABP Network, Atideb Sarkar said: “I would like to thank Avinash for his immense contributions to ABP Network. During his two decades in the company, it has grown manifold in reach, revenue and impact. His leadership in the past five years has seen us at the forefront of digital broadcasting while extending our reach from Jammu to Kanyakumari. He played a key role in our award-winning centenary campaign. On a personal note, he has been a pleasure to work with, a joyful fellow traveller in my professional journey, and a friend. Thank you, Avinash, for all that you have brought to the ABP family. We wish you success and happiness in your future endeavours.”

    In recent years, ABP Network has also diversified into the setting up of ABP Studios and doing live events. This is other than the four 24×7 news television channels with presence in eight languages on digital.

    However, while the company is high on salience and connects with the advertiser community, there has been some anguish over its ratings over the past few years. Even the digital avatar which had a very high connects was seen flagging in the recent elections.

    As of now, all those who reported to Pandey have been advised to report to Mukherjee.

  • Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network to lead the Indian delegation

    IAA 45th World Congress in Penang from March 6 to 8

    By Our Staff

     

    The International Advertising Association (IAA) has unveiled the forthcoming 45th IAA World Congress, to be held in Penang, Malaysia, from March 6 to 8, 2024.

     

    Said John Chacko, President, IAA Malaysia and Chairman of the 45th IAA World Congress, Penang: “The convergence of social, economic and climate issues, along with rapid technological advancements has created a new reality for businesses to navigate. Equally, social issues such as inequality, diversity and inclusion have gained significant attention with customers and the workforce demanding more ethical practices all around. All these issues would be discussed and debated by senior global experts in Penang. And Penang itself is a wonderful confluence of diversity, heritage, and culture.”

     

    Added Pradeep Dwivedi, Group CEO, Eros Media World PLC and IAA Global Vice President & Area Director, APAC Region: “The Indian media, advertising and marketing talents are making big waves globally in creative excellence, impact, and effectiveness. The IAA World Congress 2024 in Penang, Malaysia offers Indian delegates with the perfect blend of learning and sharing same with the worldwide community of professionals. I am confident of its wide appeal and benchmark level of participation from India, coming on the back of phenomenally successful IAA World Congress previously held in Kochi, India. I am especially delighted to share that my good friend and an esteemed industry colleague, Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network has been chosen as the leader of the Indian Delegation to IAA World Congress at Penang and looking forward to it. With Indians not needing visas to come to Malaysia the path has been made even easier for a good participation from India.”

     

    Said Pandey: “The 45th IAA World Congress marks a pivotal gathering, echoing the success of our 2019 Congress. It serves as a hub for innovative ideas and transformative discussions, shaping the future of our industry. We eagerly anticipate a robust Indian delegation, expecting invaluable insights and collaborations.”

     

  • Announced by President Avinash Pandey, Chief Executive officer, ABP Network

    IAA India Chapter unveils mancom for FY23-24

    By Our Staff

     

    The members co-opted and invited to the Managing Committee of the India Chapter of IAA for the financial year 2023-24, were announced at the first meeting of the managing committee chaired by the re-elected President, Avinash Pandey, Chief Executive officer, ABP Network

     

    Says Pandey: “IAA India Chapter is uniquely positioned with such diverse group of industry leaders from ad-agencies, media, mediatech and advertisers. I am lucky that I enjoy support of such accomplished individuals in fulfilling the motto of IAA that advertising is a force for good. IAA India would be coming out with fresh new initiatives enabling social changes for good.”

     

    Added Abhishek Karnani, Vice President, IAA India Chapter: “I am very glad to be a part of a well-diversified team of marcom leaders who will be leading the India chapter in the year ahead. We are committed to promoting an ecosystem of excellence in every area we are involved in. Sustainability, Tech, Marketing, Creative Excellence and more. Look out for new initiatives and a drive to showcase communication as a force for good”

     

    The Mancom members are:

    • Rahul Johri, President -Business South Asia, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

    • Neeraj Roy, Founder, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

    • Pradeep Dwivedi, Group CEO, EROS Media World PLC

    • Kranti Gada, Founder, neOwn

    • Nina Elavia Jaipuria , Head – Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network, Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd.

    • I Venkat, Director, Eenadu

    • Ramesh Narayan, Founder, Canco Advertising Pvt. Ltd.

    • Neena Dasgupta, CEO & Founder, The Salt Inc Consulting & CEO, Aidem Ventures

    • Rana Barua, Chief Executive Officer, Havas Group India

    • Partha Sinha, President , The Times of India Group

    • Dr Bhaskar Das, Chairperson, IdeateLabs,

    • Mitrajit Bhattacharya, Founder & President, The Horologists

    • Sam Balsara, Chairman & Managing Director, Madison Communications Pvt. Ltd.

    • Alok Jalan, Managing Director, Laqshya Media Group

    • Rajeev Beotra, Executive Director, HT Media Ltd

    • Rani Reddy, Director, Indira Television Ltd.

    • Monica Nayyar Patnaik, Managing Director, Sambad Group

    • Neha Barjatya, Marketing Director for Platforms and Devices, Google India

    • P N Mahadevan, Corporate Advisor, Netcon Technologies

    • Arun Srinivas, Head – Ads Business, Meta India

    • Gauravjeet Singh, Head- Agency Business, Meta India

    • Ashok Venkatramani, Founder, Intelligent Insights Pvt Ltd

    • Rajiv Dubey, Head of Media, Dabur India

    • Jai Krishnan, CEO, Samsonite

    • Kunal Lalani, MD, Crayons Advertising. Ltd.

     

    As reported earlier, at the AGM held on September 27, 2023, the following officebearers were elected:

    • Abhishek Karnani (President, Free Press Journal Group)- Vice President

    • Nandini Dias (Independent Advisor)- Hon. Secretary

    • Jaideep Gandhi (Founder, Another Idea) – Hon. Treasurer

     

    Megha Tata, CEO, Cosmos-Maya will continue as an ex-officio officebearer as Immediate Past President

    The other elected members of the Managing Committee were:

    • Srinivasan K Swamy (Chairman & Managing Director, R K Swamy Ltd),

    • M.V. Shreyams Kumar (Managing Director, Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co Ltd)

    • Prasanth Kumar (CEO-South Asia, GroupM)

    • Anant Goenka (Executive Director, The Indian Express Pvt Ltd)

    • Janak Sarda (Director, Blue Logic Systems)

     

  • This is being celebrated with a series of events and initiatives aimed at bringing together its thousands of multidisciplinary members

    IAA turns 85

    By Our Staff

     

    This month (October), the International Advertising Association (IAA), the leading network of marketing and marketing communications professionals and global umbrella body for the marketing and advertising industry, is celebrating 85 years of existence. This is being done with a series of events and initiatives aimed at bringing together its thousands of multidisciplinary members.

     

    Among the initiatives are:

    :: The official launch of IAA’s new 85 years celebrations logo starting October 3, 2023

    :: The IAA Global B2B Brand Summitwith a selection of the finest voices in B2B from around the world.

    :: A gala dinner in New York City, attended by 85 of IAA global leaders and IAA Compass partners from 56 countries around the world.

    :: The 45th IAA World Congress, which takes place every 2-3 years in major cities around the world, will be held in Penang, Malaysia highlighting sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion and ESG.

     

    Said Sasan Saeidi, Chairman and World President of IAA Global: “Since IAA was founded 85 years ago by Thomas Ashwell and 12 Ad Execs at the New York Harvard Club, much has changed in the industry and in the approach of advertising goods and services. IAA is kicking off celebrations with initiatives which bring together our vast and multidisciplinary members, allowing IAA to tap on global best practice and play a strong role in supporting key industry issues and values.”

     

    Said Pradeep Dwivedi, IAA Area Director & Vice President, Asia Pacific Region said: “The IAA APAC region has amazing potential and joins the IAA @ 85 celebrations along with chapters in Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, S. Korea, Malaysia, Macao, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taipei and new emerging chapters to take the ideals of the IAA forward and collectively ensure that IAA remains the leading compass of marketing communications globally in a dynamic business world, even as we thrive on the amazing confluence of creativity and technology in our industry with social impact as a key tenet”

     

    Added Avinash Pandey, President, IAA India Chapter: “As the International Advertising Association marks its remarkable 85-year journey, we take pride in being part of this global community that has consistently shaped the landscape of marketing and advertising. The series of events and initiatives planned for this milestone not only reflect the IAA’s enduring commitment but also offer a platform for our diverse members to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the future of our dynamic industry. We look forward to contributing to the continued success and influence of the IAA as we navigate the exciting intersection of creativity and technology, with social impact at the forefront of our endeavours. Here’s to 85 years of innovation, camaraderie, and the unwavering spirit that propels the IAA forward.”

     

  • Abhishek Karnani, President, Free Press Journal Group, will be Vice President, Nandini Dias, now an independent advisor will be Secretary and Jaideep Gandhi, Founder, Another Idea, will be Treasurer

    Avinash Pandey re-elected IAA India President

    By Our Staff

     

    At its Annual General Meeting held on September 27, 2023, Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network, was unanimously re-elected President. Abhishek Karnani, President, Free Press Journal Group, will be Vice President, Nandini Dias, now an independent advisor will be Secretary and Jaideep Gandhi, Founder, Another Idea, will be Treasurer.

     

    The following five members were elected as voting members: Srinivasan K Swamy (Chairman & Managing Director, R K Swamy Ltd), MV Shreyams Kumar (Managing Director, Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co Ltd)

     

    Prasanth Kumar (CEO-South Asia, GroupM)

    Anant Goenka (Executive Director, The Indian Express Pvt Ltd)

    Janak Sarda (Director, Blue Logic Systems)

    Megha Tata, CEO, Cosmos-Maya will continue as an ex-officio office bearer as Immediate Past President

     

    Apart from this, five more members will be co-opted in the upcoming managing committee meeting along with other special invited members.

     

    Avinash Pandey
    Avinash Pandey

    Said Avinash Pandey: “The India Chapter of the IAA is arguably the most active industry Association of its kind in the country. Its initiatives cover a wide spectrum of areas including saluting excellence in Marketing, Creativity and communicating Sustainability. In the year gone by, we also started Tech Pulse to cater to the growing digital market. The IAA has always maintained that what is good, is good for business and in that spirit it has converted its Voice of Change initiative into a nation-wide movement aimed at breaking the gender bias in advertising and the entertainment industry. In the year ahead we will also be spearheading two initiatives where we walk the talk that Communication is a Force for Good, and will also once again lead a group of CEOs to the US to study the latest developments in communication. I look forward to a very meaningful term ahead.”

     

  • M V Shreyams Kumar, Managing Director, Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd., has been re-elected Vice President

    Avinash Pandey re-elected NBDA President

    By Our Staff

     

    ABP Network CEO Avinash Pandey has been re-elected President of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association. M V Shreyams Kumar, Managing Director, Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd., has been re-elected Vice President. Anuradha Prasad Shukla, Chairperson-cum-Managing Director, News24 Broadcast India Ltd., will continue to be Honorary Treasurer of the NBDA for the year 2023-2024.

     

    The other members on the NBDA Board are:

    > Rajat Sharma, Chairman – Independent News Services Pvt. Ltd.

    > MK Anand, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer – Times Network – Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd

    > Rahul Joshi, Managing Director – TV18 Broadcast Ltd.

    > I Venkat, Director – Eenadu Television Pvt. Ltd.

    > Kalli Purie Bhandal, Vice-Chairperson & Managing Director – TV Today Network Ltd.

    > Sonia Singh, Editorial Director, NDTV – New Delhi Television Ltd.

    > Anil Kumar Malhotra, Advisor, Zee Media Corporation Ltd.

     

  • Dr Bhaskar Das was inducted into the IAA Hall of Fame

    Dr Bhaskar Das, others felcitiated at IAA Leadership Awards

     

     

    By Our Staff

     

    In the past, as Chief Minister, he has given the slip at some key A&M industry events. But now he’s Deputy Chief Minister he was present. At the annual leadership awards of the the International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter on Wednesday, August 9, in Mumbai With senior marketing, advertising, and media professionals, who came together to honour the exceptional accomplishments of these deserving recipients.

     

    The awards were presented across 15 industry categories, spanning automobiles, financial services, FMCG, E-commerce, Edtech, retail and consumer durables, acknowledging outstanding professionals’ diverse achievements and innovative contributions.

     

    Notable among the winners was media industry veteran Dr Bhaskar Das was was inducted into the esteemed IAA Hall of Fame, recognising his contributions and lasting impact on the media landscape.

     

    Other winners included:

    Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India who was awarded the prestigious title of IAA Business Leader of the Year 2023.

    Rajdeepak Das, CEO & CCO, Leo Burnett South Asia and Chairperson, Creative Council, Publicis Groupe India was honoured with the IAA Creative Agency Leader of the Year award for his exceptional creativity and ground-breaking campaigns.

    Ajay Gupte, CEO – South Asia from Wavemaker secured the distinguished title of IAA Media Agency Leader of the Year

    Atideb Sarkar, Chief Editor and Publisher of the ABP Group received the IAA Media Person of the Year award

    PV Chandran, Managing Editor of Mathrubhumi earned the accolade of IAA Editor of the Year

    Navika Kumar, News Editor and Anchor from Times Network was honoured with the IAA TV Anchor of the Year award

    and Actor Ajay Devgan and Kiara Advani were crowned with the title of IAA Brand Endorsers of the Year

     

    Avinash Pandey
    Avinash Pandey

    Said Avinash Pandey, President, IAA India Chapter: “The IAA sees itself as the Global Compass for Marketing and Communications and these awards are one of the many initiatives that focus on furthering this. Through these awards, we not only recognize excellence and innovation but also inspire and motivate others to strive for greatness. By celebrating these remarkable achievements, we can foster a collective commitment to enhancing all industries. The 10th edition of this awards is a testament to the enduring spirit of innovation and resilience that defines our industry.”

     

    Nandini Dias
    Nandini Dias

    Added Nandini Dias, Chairperson IAA Leadership Awards: “The IAA Leadership Awards is an opportunity to recognize and respect the power of the human mind at work. To appreciate the criticality of decision-making. The wisdom of thought-leadership. The sheer magnetism that carries an entire team along. The choice between bravery and bravado. These awards are gallantry awards, bravery awards, intelligence awards, creative awards, sporting awards and social awards all rolled into one.”

     

    The IAA Leadership Awards ceremony can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LRdidaLARI

     

  • Bringing digital transformation in marketing to the forefront

    IAA TechPulse on April 27

    By Our Staff

     

    The International Advertising Association (IAA) – India Chapter is set to host its first-ever digital event, TechPulse, on Thursday, April 27 in Mumbai. The event will focus on bringing together industry veterans, thought leaders, and innovators on a single platform to discuss the latest trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the field of advertising and marketing.

     

    With the theme of ‘Digital Transformation: Implications for Advertising and Marketers’, TechPulse promises to be an insightful and engaging event for everyone involved in the advertising and marketing ecosystem.

     

    The event will be co-chaired by Anant Goenka, Executive Director of The Indian Express Group, along with Neena Dasgupta, CEO & Founder of The Salt Inc Consulting and CEO of Aidem Ventures.

     

    Speaking about the event, Avinash Pandey, President of the IAA – India Chapter, said: “We are delighted to host TechPulse and bring together some of the brightest minds in the advertising and marketing industry. Digital transformation is not just a buzzword, it is a reality that is transforming the way we do business. Through TechPulse, we hope to provide a platform for industry professionals to learn, share and collaborate on the latest developments in the field. Going forward, IAA will continue to have various mini-knowledge series under TechPulse across the year and across states.”

     

    The event will feature seven key segments comprising keynotes, panel discussions, case study instances, and interactive sessions on topics such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Metaverse, Data-enrichment, Machine Intelligence (MI) & Artificial Intelligence (AI), among others. With an impressive line-up of speakers and panellists, TechPulse promises to be a thought-provoking and insightful event.

     

  • At the Abby One Show Awards 2023

    Avinash Pandey to chair Abby Broadcaster Jury

    By Our Staff

     

    Avinash Pandey
    Avinash Pandey

    Avinash Pandey, CEO of ABP Network, will chair the Broadcaster Jury at the Abby One Show Awards 2023. The Abby Awards will be held on May 24-26 at Goafest 2023.

    Pandey is President of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) and also the President of the International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter. He is also the Director of the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) and a former Director of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF).

    Said Pandey on his appointment: “Being part of the Broadcaster jury for ‘Abby One Show Awards’ gives me an opportunity to reflect on the state of the media, the only business perhaps where truth is tested every minute, every day, every year.”

  • 'Green Crusader of the Year' award was presented to P N  Mohan

    Famous Innovations is ‘Green Agency Of The Year’ at Olive Crown

    By Our Staff

     

    The India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) hosted the 13th edition of its annual property, the Olive Crown Awards 2023, in Mumbai. The awards recognised individuals and corporates who drove the message of sustainability or ‘green advertising’. Famous Innovations bagged 10 awards across categories including the ‘Green Agency Of The Year’. The awards were presented across 17 different categories, including the coveted title ‘Green Crusader of the Year’ award, which was presented to P N Mohan for: his vision and commitment to restore lakes, dedication in mobilizing people and funds for this cause, for his single-minded focus that led to seven lakes (near Chennai) coming back to life and for being an inspiration to others and giving them the courage to aim high.:

     

    Said Avinash Pandey President IAA (India Chapter): “The Olive Crown Awards are a symbol of the intention our Association has to use communication as a force for good. The planet belongs to us all, and we owe it to future generations to leave it in a good shape for them. The winning work has been outstanding and should work as an inspiration to content creators and advertisers to carry this torch further and leave a significant imprint on the sands of time.”

     

    Added Janak Sarda, Chairman of the Olive Crown Committee Janak Sarda, “The Olive Crown awards presentation event is always something special. We not only have the who’s who of the marketing, advertising and media fraternity with us, but they are all focussed on doing good. The supporters and the attendees are all actually symbolic of the intent of our industry to add to the efforts that will keep Planet Earth Green and Clean.”

     

    The jury comprised Bobby Pawar, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, Havas Group India; K V Sridhar, Global Chief Creative Officer Nihilent Ltd & Hypercollective; Garima Khandelwal, Chief Creative Officer, Mullen Lintas; Raj Nair, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, Madison BMB and Carlton D’Silva, Co-Founder, House of Awe.

     

  • The Summit theme is Naya India: Looking Inward, Reaching Out

    ABP to unveil second edition of ‘Ideas of India’ Summit

    By Our Staff

     

    ABP Network is set to launch its second edition of ‘Ideas of India’ Summit from February 24-25 in Mumbai. The theme for this year’s edition is Naya India: Looking Inward, Reaching Out. The summit brings together on one stage: one platform, the brightest minds cutting across sectors from within and beyond the borders of the country.

     

    ABP Network CEO Avinash Pandey said: “The inaugural edition of ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India, in 2022, turned out to be a huge success, not just in terms of how many people watched it, across our network, but more importantly what the forum meant as an intellectual exchange of diverse ideas. It was evident to me that this was an idea that was worth sticking with, because ABP Ideas of India event is not just a summit, it is a platform that represents and extends the pluralism that is the ethos of India. A true democracy, like India, is a grand idea built on the churning of a million smaller ones, pulling and pushing together as a single unit. I am happy to announce that with ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India Summit 2023’, this is officially now an annual platform of that churning of ideas, that will contribute to the defining of tomorrow’s India. The 2023 summit is all about the making of a Naya India as we look inward while reaching out to the world.”

     

    The 2-day event, in Mumbai, this year will primarily address the question – Where does India stand at this moment in history, with its burgeoning economy successfully tackling the energy divisions of yet another war in Europe, with a post pandemic recalibrating world looking up to her as a global leader and a whole new generation of Indians impatient to lead across sectors? The speaker list of thought leaders, business icons, cultural ambassadors, and politicians addressing this vital question is long and varied. It extends from Liz Truss, the former Prime Minister of UK to Indian Chief Ministers like Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann and Eknath Shinde; From novelist and champion of environment Amitav Ghosh to tech and business innovation icon N.R Narayana Murthy; from internationally acclaimed academician and author Mahmood Mamdani to the highly amiable Union Minister of Road Transport Nitin Gadkari or the Central Minister in-charge of ensuring connectivity, be it Railways or IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw. The world of arts and cinema will have yesteryear heartthrobs like Zeenat Aman and Asha Parekh as well as a social messaging movie superstar like Ayushmann Khurrana. Ideas of guts and grit of a fighting women will be shared by Vinesh Phogat, Ashwini Nachappa, Jwala Gutta, Joshna Chinappa while education path breakers like ‘Khan Sir’ and ‘NV Sir’ will talk about a young India gaining useful knowledge. International film directors Mira Nair and Shekhar Kapur will be there as will be the versatile actor, Manoj Bajpayee; Devdutt Pattanaik will bring alive the myths of the past as someone like Lucky Ali makes the connection between music and words.  From celebrity chef Vikas Khanna sharing ingredients of his cooking mantra to young political heavy weights Poonam Mahajan, K Kavitha, Priyanka Chaturvedi and Raghav Chadha expounding on their individual political party’s recipe for the elections ahead, the summit is all set to deliberate the paths to a vibrant destiny for a new India.

     

    ABP Ideas of India 2023, with 40 odd sessions and more than 60 speakers, is designed to be an intense and thought-provoking experience that celebrates the strengths that make Naya India the nation that it is as the country reaches out to take its rightful place in the world of tomorrow. ABP Ideas of India Summit 2023 will be available for viewing, on both days of 24th and 25th February, across all the different digital and broadcast platforms of the entire ABP Network.

     

  • Abhishek Karnani, Director, Free Press Journal Group

    Avinash Pandey is IAA India President

    By Our Staff

     

    Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP News Network

    ABP Network CEO Avinash Pandey was elected President of the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) for the year 2022-23. Abhishek Karnani, Director, Free Press Journal Group, was elected Vice President, Nandini Dias, former CEO of Lodestar UM, is. Secretary and Jaideep Gandhi, Chairman, Another Idea, is Treasurer. Immediate Past President Megha Tata will also be on the Managing Committee.

     

    Other members of the mancom are Srinivasan K Swamy (Chairman & Managing Director, R K Swamy Pvt Ltd), Shreyams Kumar (Managing Director, Mathrubhumi Group), Prasanth Kumar (CEO-South Asia, GroupM), Anant Goenka (Executive Director, The Indian Express Group) and Janak Sarda (Managing Director, Deshdoot Media Group).

     

    The members co-opted at the first Managing Committee meeting were Nina Elavia Jaipuria (Head – Hindi and Kids TV Network, Viacom18), Neeraj Roy, (Founder, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment), Pradeep Dwivedi (Group CEO, Eros Media World PLC), Kranti Gada (President – New Business Opportunities Shemaroo Entertainment) and I.Venkat (Director, Eenadu Group.)

     

    The invitees to the Managing Committee include

    Ramesh Narayan, Founder Canco Advertising Pvt. Ltd.

    Neena Dasgupta, CEO & Director Zirca Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

    Rana Barua, Chief Executive Officer, Havas Group India

    Partha Sinha, President, The Times of India Group

    Dr Bhaskar Das, Veteran mediaperson

    Mitrajit Bhattacharya, Founder & President, The Horologists

    Sam Balsara, Chairman & Managing Director, Madison Communications Pvt. Ltd.

    Alok Jalan, Managing Director, Laqshya Media Group

    Rahul Johri, President -Business South Asia, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd

    Rajeev Beotra, Executive Director, HT Media Ltd

    Kevin Vaz, Head – Network Entertainment Channels ,Disney Star

    Kunal Lalani, Managing Director, Crayons Advertising Pvt Ltd

    Ashok Venkatramani, Founder, Intelligent Insights Pvt Ltd

    Rani Reddy, Director, Indira Television Ltd.

    Monica Nayyar Patnaik, Managing Director, Sambad Group