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  • Mishra has joined Times Now from ABP News and Jafri from Ketchum Sampark

    Times Network gets Sujeet Mishra to head marketing at Times Now, Hina Jafri to head comms for network

    By A Correspondent

     

    Sujeet Mishra
    Hina Jafri

    Times Network has got a new top deck in its marketing and communications functions. It has announced the appointment of Sujeet Mishra as Head of Marketing, Times Now. And brought in Hina Jafri to head communications for the network.

    In his role, Mishra will lead the brand’s strategic planning and communication including new brand initiatives, consumer research, market development across ATL, BTL and digital platforms. Based in Mumbai, Mishra will report to Vivek Srivastava, Executive Vice President, Times Network.

     

    Commenting on the appointment, Vivek Srivastava, Executive Vice President, Times Network said: “I’m delighted to welcome Sujeet to the Times Now team. His vast knowledge and strong capabilities in brand building, marketing communication will add tremendous value to our ambitious growth strategy in the English news segment.”

     

    Speaking on his new role, Mishra said: “I’m extremely excited to lead the marketing mandate for a brand that stands for creditability and accuracy in reportage, a reflection of true journalism. I look forward to channelising my best efforts and strengths into creating impactful marketing campaigns and sustaining the leadership position of Times Now.”

     

    Although Jafri’s announcement has not been formally announced, communiques from the group clearly mention her name. Jafri has over a decade-and-a-half in communications in leading PR agencies and was last with Ketchum Sampark as Vice President.

     

     

  • Ketchum Sampark will provide strategic advisory, brand building, content development, reputation management and crisis & issues management

    Ketchum Sampark reports robust Q1 new biz growth

    By A Correspondent

     

    Ketchum Sampark announced a slew of new business wins across key sectors including hospitality, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, private equity and corporate & finance. Besides several market leading financial & corporate businesses, some of the brands that have chosen Ketchum Sampark include Earnest Towers Pvt. Ltd., Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited (IMFA), Netmeds Marketplace Limited, AM International Holding Pvt. Ltd. (SPIC), InnoVen Capital, a division of Temasek, Synopsys India Pvt Ltd., Stylori.com, and Eagle Boys Pizza.

     

    Ketchum Sampark will provide strategic advisory, brand building, content development, reputation management and crisis & issues management.

     

    Hina Jafri

    Commenting on the new business wins, Hina Jafri – Vice President & Brand Custodian, Ketchum Sampark said, “2015 has started on a good note for us and we are excited to partner with some of the best brands in the business. We see that more and more clients in India are looking to partner with consultancy firms that offer a holistic communications approach, moving beyond the execution capabilities. This is a reflection of the growing confidence of large Indian and multi-national corporations in the firm’s ability to conceptualize and execute PR campaigns that deliver a strategic advantage in the marketplace.”

     

    Knowledge Studio, the specialized thought leadership and content division of Ketchum Sampark (India) also won three new prestigious assignments – CFA Institute and microsite for the AM International Holding Pvt. Ltd. (SPIC) and one of India’s leading Asset Management companies. Knowledge Studio provides cutting edge content & publishing services, online solutions and information consultancy & research to clients across the globe.