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  • Merchant will report to Azim Lalani, President, Revenue, TV9 Digital

    TV9 beefs up digital sales team with Munaf Merchant

    By Our Staff

     

    TV9 Digital has onboarded Munaf Merchant as Vice President – Sales. He will be responsible for building and driving direct revenue streams that cater to the TV9 Digital platforms bouquet. Merchant will report to Azim Lalani, President, Revenue, TV9 Digital.

     

    Welcoming Merchant to TV9, Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer (Digital & Broadcasting), TV9 Network said: “We are now a force to reckon with in India’s growing digital media landscape. Just like the broadcasting space, most of our digital platforms are already leaders in their respective markets. Advertisers are showing immense confidence in our ever-growing digital footprint.  We are aggressively pursuing ambitious growth objectives and Munaf’s appointment is another step in that direction.”

     

    Speaking on his new assignment, Merchant said: “I am delighted to be entrusted with this responsibility. TV9 Digital is a perfect platform to channelise my abilities and at the same time showcase my creativity. As I take up this new opportunity, I will aim to deliver enhanced value to all our partners and clients.”

     

  • Appoints Azim Lalani as President Revenue

    TV9 Digital reinforces leadership team

    By Our Staff

     

    As part of its expansion plans, TV9 Digital has brought on board Azim Lalani as President-Revenue. Lalani will be responsible for building and driving direct revenue streams.

     

    Welcoming Lalani to the TV9 family, Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer (Digital & Broadcasting), TV9 Network said: “After stamping our supremacy in News Broadcasting, we are now a force to reckon with in India’s growing digital media landscape. We are now the country’s fastest-growing digital News Platform, crossing 100 mn unique users in record time. Most of our platforms are already No.1 News websites in their respective markets, just like the Television Channels.  We are aggressively pursuing ambitious growth objectives and Azim’s appointment is a step in this direction. He has straddled both branded content and display revenue functions, and will bring in his unique experience to the table.”

     

    Speaking on his new assignment, Lalani added: “I am excited to be part of the TV9 family as it embraces new benchmarks. I see huge opportunity for growth as TV9 Digital surges ahead with its aggressive plans. I look forward to contributing to TV9 Digital’s growth story”

     

  • The launch marks the network’s foray into celebrity=oriented light reading content

    Network18 relaunches in.com

    By A Correspondent

     

    Network18 has extended its digital content portfolio by relaunching in.com. Commenting on the same, Azim Lalani, Business Head – English General News Cluster, Network18 Digital, said: “It is an exciting phase for us as we are constantly seeding new ideas to accelerate the growth of our digital portfolio, and take it to a whole new level. We wanted to create a platform which distinguishes itself with its unique content and has a direct connect to the Gen Z between the age group of 18 to 34 years. in.com aims to be the go-to place for every digital consumer interested in significant individuals from across categories including entertainment, sports, business, politics, lifestyle and more. The stories documented on the platform will provide appropriate content to the young and liberal minds.”

     

    Added Vikram Thapa, Editor of in.com: “Besides the larger than life persona of these celebrated personalities, the content that we offer to the audience makes them want to stay updated with the day-to-day activities of these individuals. With in.com, we aim to reach the maximum number of digital consumers with our multiple formats consisting of video, texts and photos. This will significantly aid us to document stories of personalities and provide appropriate content to the young and liberal.”

     

     

  • He will also oversee the public relations and trade communication activities for the three brands

    Network18 Digital elevates Ranadeep Chakravarty to Marketing Head 

    By A Correspondent

     

    Ranadeep Chakravarty

    Network18 Digital has announced the elevation of Ranadeep Chakravarty to Marketing Head of Firstpost, News18 and in.com. In his new role, Chakravarty will lead all marketing, communications and strategic partnerships for Firstpost, News18 (English) and in.com. He will also oversee the public relations and trade communication activities for the three brands.

     

     

    Commenting on the announcement, Azim Lalani, Business Head, English General News cluster, Network18 Digital said: “Network18 is strengthening its foothold in the digital space at a rapid pace. This is visible by the fact that it has acquired a very high number of unique visitors in a short period of time. By bringing the marketing activities of the three properties – Firstpost, News18.com and in.com – under one head, we plan to further align, strengthen and accelerate the growth of immensely popular news portals. Ranadeep has been instrumental in leading the marketing activities and effective brand collaborations at Firstpost. We are confident that his in-depth expertise and exceptional creativity will enable the websites to be recognized as the desired news destination that provides relevant, insightful and hard-hitting news.”

     

    Speaking about his new role, Chakravarty added: “I am excited to undertake the new responsibilities with Network18. It has been a great journey till now. Our efforts have got Firstpost in the Top 5 leading Indian media digital publications. In my new role, the focus will be to continue to engage a diverse set of audience with strong, relevant and original content. I look forward to leading the team and enhancing the brand resonance through innovative ideas, brand partnerships and unique properties across segments.”

     

     

  • Powered by Flipkart Fashion, the show features host Ira Dubey exploring the present fashion scene

    Network18 Digital announces launch of ‘India Ka Fashion Capital’

    By A Correspondent

     

    Network 18 Digital has announced its new content offering – India Ka Fashion Capital, powered by Flipkart Fashion and produced by Firstpost Studio.

     

    Commenting on the show, Azim Lalani, Business Head of English General News Cluster, Network 18 said: “Our priority has always been to engage a diverse set of audience with strong, original and one-of-its-kind content. Our offerings to our viewers are accentuated by effective collaborations with brands such as Flipkart. It’s a two-way association where our content significantly highlights the brands’ efforts and assists them with achieving their communication goals. For Flipkart’s India Ka Fashion Capital we have creatively reinforced the platform’s standing as one-stop-destination for all things fashion. Along with delivering an innovative marketing solution to the brand we are sharing excellent content for our discerning audience that diligently follows fashion trends. The unique show also adds to our repertoire of path-breaking digital offerings.”

     

    Sharing his perspective on the show, Sushanth Ravikumar, Associate Director – Brand Marketing, Flipkart said: “India’s local fashion markets play an integral role in molding the country’s fashion culture. Flipkart aims to recreate and improve on the best aspects of these markets. This web series explores what makes Flipkart Fashion ‘India Ka Fashion Capital’ in a manner that is genuinely interesting and our partnership with Network18 Digital enables us to reach a diverse audience with quality content. ”

     

     

  • In his new role, Azim Lalani will head business of News18.com English and in.com, in addition to Firstpost

    Azim Lalani elevated to Business Head at Network18 Digital

    By A Correspondent

     

    Network18 Digital has announced the elevation of Azim Lalani to Business Head of English General News cluster. In addition to Firstpost, he will now oversee the business of news18.com and in.com.

     

    Azim Lalani joined Firstpost as VP Revenue and Strategy, News Cluster (Network18 Digital). He was later elevated to Business Head at Firstpost, and since then has been credited with the brand’s steady growth. Additionally, he has prior experience of heading revenue for all of Network18’s news, sports and entertainment properties during 2014-15 which was also the year of general elections.

     

    Commenting on the announcement, Manish Maheshwari, CEO, Network18 Digital said: “Network18 Digital news properties have garnered high visitor numbers in a short period of time. While Firstpost has been amongst the top five leading Indian media digital publications, news18.com achieved a milestone of 100 million in under two years. In.com attracts 1 million unique users and four million page views every month adding to Network18’s strong foothold in the digital space.  Azim Lalani has been with us for more than five years and has played a key role in our digital growth story. His excellent business acumen has helped build and grow properties like Firstpost from scratch; we are confident that he will successfully deliver as Business Head to all three platforms.”

     

     

  • On mobile, Firstpost has recorded a similar growth trajectory with monthly unique visitors and page views growing at 175 per cent and 280 per cent, respectively

    Firstpost.com turns 7; lays out strategic roadmap for next year

    By A Correspondent

     

    Digital news platform Firstpost.com is celebrating seven years in the industry. Said Azim Lalani, Business Head of the website: “The digital universe is expanding and just like any other sector the digital space too is growing to become highly competitive. So, to have been around for seven years and to have recorded some great growth numbers certainly speaks volumes about the effort put in and the force that Firstpost is today. We look forward to further strengthen our presence and keep our audiences thoroughly engaged year after year.”

     

    Added Editor BV Rao: “It’s only marriages that wait for the seen-year itch. At Firstpost we itch constantly to break new ground every day. Beginning with the very concept of a breaking views paper to introducing marathon real-time video digicast of elections and budgets, to launching new products such as Firstcricket, Showsha, FirstCulture and Firstpost Hindi the itch to innovate to serve our readers has been a constant companion. And will continue to for several decades more.”

     

     

  • In the new role, Azim will drive overall strategy and revenue growth for Firstpost

    Azim Lalani elevated as Business Head, Firstpost

    By A Correspondent

     

    Azim Lalani, National Sales Head, Firstpost, has been elevated as Business Head. In the new role, Azim will drive overall strategy and revenue growth for Firstpost.

     

    Azim has an experience of over 15 years in the media industry and has worked across print and digital media. Azim joined Firstpost in its start-up phase and has helped in scaling up the revenue manifold in the past two years.

     

    Prior to joining the Network 18 group, Azim was working with Reddiff.com as the Director advertising sales. He has also worked with India Today as a Senior Manager – Media Sales. He started his career at Indian Express as a Senior Executive.