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  • The campaign is live on leading business channels such as CNBC TV18, CNBC Awaaz, CNBC Bajar and ET NOW

    IIFL runs #StayHomeStaySafe #StayInvested TV campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    IIFL Securities has launched a new campaign #StayHomeStaySafe #StayInvested with #IIFLMarkets App as it sees massive traction on its account opening and trading requests through the mobile app. More than half of IIFL customers trade through IIFLMarkets App and the numbers are rising significantly since March as lockdown is implemented to fight Covid-19.

     

    The campaign is live on leading business channels such as CNBC TV18, CNBC Awaaz, CNBC Bajar and ET Now.

     

    Speaking about the app and the campaign, R Venkataraman, MD of IIFL Securities said: “IIFL Markets App is the most popular stock trading app in the country which gives free access to NSE, BSE, MCX, and NCDEX, including comprehensive access to even Guest Users. The app is packed with in-depth analysis, top of the line charts, charting tools, expert research, livestock prices, market watch, and many more features. This TVC highlights how this ‘small, little app’ packs everything that an investor needs to know or do for stock trading.”

     

     

  • A quick look at the ratings of business channels in English and Hindi on Feb 1

    Biz channels viewership leapfrogs on Interim Budget Day. ET Now, CNBC Awaaz on top

    The viewership of business channels grew 4.7 times in English and twice in Hindi on the Interim Budget Day (February 1, 2019).

     

    The numbers below, sourced from BARC India, tell the story.

     

    Channel Prev 4 wk avg. Feb 1, 2019 Growth/ Degrowth
    English Business News 94K 451K 4.7 times
    CNBC TV 18 54K 185K 3.4 times
    ET NOW 29K 259K 9 times
    BTVI 8K 7K -13%
    CNBC TV 18 Prime HD 3K 1K -67%
    TG: All India/ M 22+ AB

    Channel Prev 4 wk avg. Feb 1, 2019 Growth/ Degrowth
    Hindi Business News 538K 1.0Mn 2 times
    CNBC Awaaz 370K 621K 1.7 times
    Zee Business 169K 454K 2.6 times
    TG: HSM/ M 22+ AB

     

     

  • Other than Mukherjee, the panel will include AshwaniGujral, Sudarshan Sukhani, S P Tulsian, Sandeep Wagle, Prakash Gaba, Mitessh Thakkar and Prakash Diwan

    CNBC Awaaz gets Udayan Mukherjee, others to analyse stockmarket performance

    By A Correspondent

     

    CNBC Awaaz has revamped its market hours by roping in additional expertise in stockmarkets analysis. The names include Udayan Mukherjee, Ashwani Gujral, Sudarshan Sukhani, S P Tulsian, Sandeep Wagle, Prakash Gaba, Mitessh Thakkar and Prakash Diwan.

     

    Said Alok Joshi, Managing Editor, CNBC-Awaaz: “We remain committed towards best in class markets coverage for our audiences. Our news channel has always consciously brought forward personalities who are thought-leaders in the field of market analysis and who engage with the viewers through their impeccable judgement and knowledge. With such stalwarts on board, we aim to continue to dominate the Hindi Business News

     

    Added Mukherjee: “The CNBC channels have played an instrumental role in expanding the reach of business news and information in the country. From encouraging wealth creation & entrepreneurship to spreading awareness about the markets, the channels have played a multi-faceted role in the rise of Indian business and enterprise. CNBC-Awaaz is the most admired and watched Hindi Business News channel and I take great pride in contributing to its unmatched salience in the minds of Indian investors and traders.”

     

     

  • A compelling new show in a debate format to question the authorities on behalf of the common man

    CNBC Awaaz launches a new debate show ‘Takkar’

     

     

    CNBC Awaaz has launched a new debate-based show ‘Takkar’ to be hosted by well-known anchor Amish Devgan. The show – to be aired on weeknights at 9pm – will see Devgan interrogating participants in his inimitable style.

     

    Commenting on the show, Alok Joshi, Managing Editor, CNBC-Awaaz and CNBC-Bajar, said:“The core idea behind ‘Takkar’ is to bring forward a platform that truly addresses issues faced by the common man and gives the people in power a fair opportunity to explain their side of the story.”

     

    Said Devgan:“Healthy debates are one way we can attempt to raise people’s voice and opinions about policies and laws governing our society. ‘Takkar’ is conceived to address these issues and give a chance to our participants to justify their actions.”

  • Gautam will be responsible for the overall sales and revenue generation of the channel

    Gautam Bhanot joins NewsX as National Revenue Head

    By A Correspondent

     

    Gautam Bhanot

    ITV Network has roped in GautamBhanot as National Revenue Head for NewsX. Gautam will be responsible for the overall sales and revenue generation of the channel. He will focus on growing the top line for the company, while also creating new revenue streams and opportunities, and in turn significantly contributing to the overall growth of the ITV Network.

     

    Gautam is a seasoned media professional with more than 16 years of experience across leading media companies in revenue maximization, inventory management and market development. He comes with a proven track record of leading his team in achieving sales targets consistently. He joins NewsX from Network18 after a fruitful innings of 9 years, his last position being National Sales Head for CNN-IBN. Prior to this, he was Vice President – Sales, heading revenue generation for CNN-IBN, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC-AWAAZ, for the North region. Gautam’s has had successful stints at The Times of India & Economic Times and the TejBandhu Group.

     

    R K Arora, Group CEO said in an official communique, “We are delighted to have Gautam on board at this exciting time of growth and expansion at ITV Network. We are certain that his experience and understanding of the business will benefit NewsX as we strive to continue to be the market leader in English news genre, in line with ITV Network’s objective of becoming India’s profitable and largest TV news network.”

     

    Gautam is a Commerce graduate and holds an MBA degree with specialization in marketing.

     

  • CNBC Awaaz in association with RR Kabel hosted the 'Real Estate Awards 2012' to recognize commendable merit of visionaries and professionals from the industry

    CNBC Awaaz honours industry best at Real Estate Awards

    By A Correspondent

     

    CNBC Awaaz in association with RR Kabel hosted the ‘Real Estate Awards 2012’ to recognize commendable merit of visionaries and professionals from the industry. The event, themed as Modern Marvel, was attended by Housing and Poverty Alleviation Minister Ajay Maken, along with notable names from India’s real estate fraternity.

     

    Nominees for the CNBC Awaaz Real Estate Awards were judged based on criteria like standard, quality of project, customer satisfaction and efficiency. This year more than 8,000 projects across 12 cities were evaluated for the awards.

     

    On the occasion of the awards Sanjay Pugalia, Editor-in-chief, CNBC Awaaz said, “We have earned the respect of being one of the transparent and most credible recognitions in the real estate industry. It gives us great pleasure to know that our awards are considered as a benchmark in the industry.”

     

    Awards went out in the following categories:

    Affordable Segment – 100% Complete

    		 Shipra Estate NCR
    Mid Segment – 100% Complete Brigade Group Bangalore
    Luxury – 100% Complete Lunkad Realty Pune
    Ultra Luxury – 100% Complete Amar Builders Pune
    Affordable Segment – U/c – More than 70% Complete City Corporation Limited Pune
    Affordable Segment – U/c – More than 70% Complete

    Ashiana Housing & Finance ltd.

    		 NCR
    Mid Segment – U/c – More than 70% Complete Kalpataru Limited MMR
    Luxury – U/c – More than 70% Complete The Advantage Raheja Bangalore
    Ultra Luxury – U/c – More than 70% Complete Queens Court NCR
    Best Commercial Project DLF IT SEZ Chennai
    Best Retail project DLF Emporio NCR
    Most Consumer Friendly Developers Magarpatta Township Pune
    Best Project Execution Mahindra SEZ Chennai
    Best Greenest Project Magarpatta City Pune
    Commercial Greenest Project

    Pritech Park – RGA software System (P) Ltd. and Primal Projects Pvt Ltd

    		 Bangalore
    Best Integrated Project Magarpatta City Pune
    Best managed projects: Post sales City Corporation Limited Pune
    Most Reliable Builder Sobha Developers Bangalore
    Architect’s choice/Best Design Brigade Gateway
    Best Home loan provider State Bank of India
    Best Real Estate fund HDFC Real Estate PMS
    Best State Government Initiative Rajasthan Govt
    Building world class infrasturcture Jaypee Group
  • Sonia Kapoor takes charge at CNBC-TV18, Sterling Ferreira will lead CNBC Awaaz.

    Honcho changes at CNBC-TV18, Awaaz

    By A Correspondent

     

    CNBC-TV18 & CNBC Awaaz announced changes to their revenue leadership team. Sonia Kapoor, who was earlier managing West & South regions as SVP & Regional Head for CNBC-TV18 & CNBC Awaaz, has now been elevated to National Revenue Head for CNBC-TV18. Sterling Ferreira has been appointed National Revenue Head for CNBC Awaaz. Ferreira was earlier in charge of national sales at CNN-IBN. The move is a part of the leadership re-alignment now underway at Network18 News Media, the client facing ad sales unit which manages the advertising interests of the news and factual entertainment channels at Network18 Group.

     

    Speaking on this development, Anil Uniyal, CEO, CNBC-TV18 & CNBC Awaaz said, “Both Sonia and Sterling have been remarkable contributors to the brands they have been entrusted with over the years. Sonia’s been instrumental in establishing CNBC-TV18 as a benchmark in the monetization of news brands and her perspective in charting the next phase of its growth will be critical. Sterling comes in with stellar experience across a variety of news brands, which will be crucial as we go on to unlock the tremendous potential of CNBC Awaaz.”

     

    On her elevation, Ms Kapoor said, “It’s been a momentous journey so far and my experience with CNBC-TV18 has been intense, enriching and very satisfying. I look forward to bringing it to bear as we thrust forward and further strengthen the brand. I look forward to working closely with all channels teams in adding a new dimension to this growth path.”

     

    Ms Kapoor has over a decade of experience in ad sales including stints at the Indian Express Group, TV Today Network. She joined the Network18 Group in 2002. Mr Ferreira has over two decades experience spanning a variety of media including the Indian Express Group, Business Standard, ABP, Tata, Red FM. He joined the Network18 Group in 2005.

     

    Mr Ferreira commented, “CNBC Awaaz is at a very interesting juncture in its success story. With its refreshing approach to content, CNBC Awaaz is well aligned to deliver audiences and value to clients as growth, consumption and thus spends move beyond the metro markets. I hope to work with the CNBC Awaaz editorial and marketing teams in ensuring that we build further on the unique position the brand has achieved already.”

     

    Commenting on the larger re-alignment at Network18 News Media, Sanjay Dua, CEO, Network18 News Media said, “We have a diverse portfolio of brands, each with a sharply defined market proposition and strong track record with clients. Our goal now is to build further on this leadership, both in terms of innovations as well as stronger network deliveries and this re-alignment is a step in that direction. Both Sonia and Sterling are great leaders and we’re confident they’ll help us chart the next phase of growth for CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz.”

     

  • The channel will attempt to engage and connect consumers with experts from advertising, marketing and media planning sector through the show

    Viewers can name upcoming A&M show on Awaaz

    By A Correspondent

     

    Hindi business channel, CNBC Awaaz, plans to launch first-ever show on advertising and marketing. This is the first time a channel will be looking at the world of marketing and advertisement from the consumer’s perspective. The channel will attempt to engage and connect consumers with experts from advertising, marketing and media planning sector through the show.

     

    Aimed at decoding the world of advertising for the consumers, each episode will consist of various segments. The first segment will focus on the campaign of the week and the various teams behind its success – creative, marketing and media planning.

     

    The second session will be a ‘Marketing Classroom’, where some of the best case studies will be analysed to guide SMEs in building their brand. This would be followed by the news of the week with the latest reports from the M&A world and issues related to the ASCI and consumer courts.

     

    Keeping in mind the focal point of the show and its primary stakeholders, the channel has launched a unique contest Kya Hoga Iss Show Ka Naam. From July 9, consumers as well as experts from the A&M sector can suggest a suitable name for this upcoming show.

     

  • Star Plus named ‘Best Entertainment Channel’ at CNBC Story Board Awaaz Awards 2011.

    Star Plus gets CNBC award

    By A Correspondent

    STAR Plus, India’s No 1 Hindi Entertainment Channel, has been adjudged the best in its class at the prestigious CNBC Story Board Awaaz Awards 2011.

    STAR Plus topped viewers’ choice in a pan-India survey of over 5,500 viewers in the country. According to the survey conducted by CNBC Awaaz and AC Nielsen in the run up to the awards, STAR Plus emerged a clear leader with maximum viewership in the country and was voted as “The Most Recommended Television Channel of the Year” in the Entertainment Category.

    “Viewers are at the core of STAR Plus’s content. They are the force that drives us to constantly raise benchmarks with shows that set a social agenda, while simultaneously improving on the viewing experience through HD channels and Apps that make content available on-the-move,” Mr Nitin Vaidya, Business Head, Hindi Channels, STAR India said, thrilled by the recognition. He added: “To be voted as the most favorite channel is a huge compliment and an honor. We, at STAR, are humbled at receiving the CNBC Story Board Awaaz Awards 2011.”

    The channels refreshed brand philosophy “Rishta Wahi, Soch Nayi” is not just a tag line but the operating brand philosophy which is best expressed through the actions of its progressive protagonists. These iconic women characters, reflects India, what’s changing and what’s reassuringly remaining the same.