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  • Refreshed every week, the audio stories are hosted on a audio content platform that remembers the user's language preference

    One97 & Tigo unveil audio story portals across Africa

    By A Correspondent

     

    Mobile internet player One97 Communications has announced the launch of innovative audio story portals with renowned international telecom firm Tigo across multiple countries in Africa. Tigo users across Tanzania, Rwanda and Senegal can just dial into the portal and listen to their favourite stories on the phone, anytime and anywhere.

     

    Tigo is a part of Millicom International Cellular S.A. (MIC) and provides affordable, widely accessible and readily available mobile and internet services to more than 50 million customers in 14 emerging markets across Africa and Latin America.

     

    The audio story portals offer users the option of listening to immersive stories on-the-go. The collection of audio books has been curated to offer stories with a wide appeal across age groups. Ranging from kids’ stories, fictional tales to aspirational accounts, there is something in store for everyone. These stories, locally-written and voiced by African talent have been recorded in One97 Communications’ own studios based in Africa.

     

    Speaking on the collaboration, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, CEO, One97 Communications, said, “At One97 Communications, we are consistently striving to innovate and customize our offerings for various telecom operators and their customers. With the launch of the audio story portal, Tigo will be able to build greater affinity with its customer base and nurture long-lasting relationships across markets in Africa. The state-of-the art audio content platform is sure to be a hit amongst Tigo’s wide user base.”

     

    Tigo Tanzania Head of Marketing Diego Pacheco said, “We are committed to providing and supporting innovative products, with the ultimate goal of realizing a digital lifestyle among our customers.  Our entertainment content, communications and data platforms are thus tailored to enhance the customer experience continuously. The same holds true for our new innovative story portals, launched in partnership with One97 Communications.”

     

    Refreshed every week, the audio stories are hosted on a stellar audio content platform that remembers the user’s language preference and even the point at which he/she last left a particular story.  The enriching and inspiring audio story portals present a perfect blend of traditional modes of entertainment with latest technological advancements.

     

  • Raj Ahuja from Star India joins as the CFO, and Vivek Gour, CEO Air Works, joins the board

    One97 expands board; appoints CFO

    By A Correspondent

     

    Mobile-Internet company One97 Communications announced expansion of its key finance leadership. Raj Ahuja will be the new Chief Financial Officer and Vivek N Gour will join as Independent Board Director. Mr Ahuja comes to One97 from Star India where he was Executive Vice President of Finance. With over 21 years in the industry, he has been General Manager Business Finance with Wipro and Director, Finance & Operations at NXP.

     

    Mr Ahuja said, “I am excited to join the executive team at One97 that has been so smart and financially savvy with its operations. I am impressed by the team’s dedication growth and customer focus. I look forward to help driving and developing One97’s business.” He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Sri Ram College of Commerce and holds ICMA of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India-ICWAI and FCA of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

     

    Nasdaq-listed MakeMyTrip’s board member, Vivek N. Gour’s appointment brings the number of board members to six for One97. In addition, he will be the Chairman of the company’s Audit Committee. Mr Gour is currently the Managing Director of Air Works, an Aviation MRO Refinishing Services. Prior to that Gour was Chief Financial Officer of NYSE listed Genpact Limited where he played an integral role in transforming Genpact from a captive unit of GE into a highly profitable public company.

     

    “I am honoured to join the One97 board and work with this exceptional team,” commented Mr Gour adding, “Over the years, I have come to know and admire One97’s management team. I am confident they have the leadership and vision to ensure One97’s success.” He is an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Sydenham College, University of Bombay.

     

    Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director of One97 said, “With the scale that we are aiming, the addition of Raj and Vivek leadership brings a great strength to us. The Mobile Internet business opportunity is immense and their experience will go long way in the creation of a great company.”