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  • Set to launch a new era of digital media

    TOI celebrates a decade of Android & iOS app launch

    By Our Staff

    The Times of India is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its presence on Android and iOS platforms. One of the first Indian publications to have mobile apps for readers,

    TOI Digital has unveiled ‘TOI+’ for involved news-readers who demand a premium news experience on digital.

    Said Puneet Gupt, COO – Times Internet: “The Times Of India has been a source of the most authentic and reliable news, offering latest and unparalleled views, honest facts, incisive reportage and more for over a decade now. Our decade-long effort to power its digital transformation has coincided with the shift in Indian consumer behaviour in favour of digital products and services. We thank our 10 million strong community of users for being a part of this incredible journey, and promise to continue to hold our core values at heart as the medium for delivering news takes on new avatars based on advancements in technology.”

    Added Durga Raghunath, Digital Head – Times Of India: “With Indian audiences gaining exponential access to connectivity and cheaper smart devices, higher digital ad spends are set to propel the online media sector to new heights in the coming decade. Further, seamless digital payments, telecom APIs and cutting-edge media analytics will enable digital-first journalism to thrive. At TOI, we welcome this new era for digital media, and our team of tech, product and editorial experts will continue to ensure we are able to offer the most personalized and relevant news experience as more of our users start using our apps to stay updated and demand a richer news experience, anywhere and anytime.”

     

     

  • The English news segment – boasting of the maximum number of users saw 8.9% month-on-month growth in March 2020

    Online business news traffic grew 52% in March 2020: Times Internet Report

    By A Correspondent

     

    Online news from “trusted premium publishers” have been the primary source of verified information since the onset of the coronavirus, notes a Times Internet industry paper.

     

    The whitepaper states business news segment witnessed the highest growth (51.9%) in March 2020 amongst all categories, driven by declining markets and crude oil prices, with people either trying to save their investments or eyeing market opportunities. As people scout for local and regional news on the pandemic, the Hindi news category grew by 27.5%, while the regional news category saw a 24.9% growth in March 2020. Interestingly, the English news segment – boasting of the maximum number of users saw 8.9% month-on-month growth in March 2020.

     

    Said Puneet Gupt, COO – Times Internet: “The post-Covid era has opened the doors into an altogether new world of digital marketing and publishing. There are no references, no benchmarks, no precepts for either marketers or publishers except for the fact that the landscape will be unimaginably different from before the pandemic. Digital consumption is rising steadily, with certain behaviours taking deeper roots. Leveraging this rise of digital consumption with seamless location-agnostic accessibility and premium content integrations would be the game-changer for the smartest marketers.”

     

     

  • The vertical will feature exclusive coverage from the world of fashion and lifestyle

    Times Internet launches new vertical with focus on luxury

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Internet has partnered with Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council to power a luxury section on its platform. Managed and driven by the Times of India fashion editorial team, this new vertical will feature exclusive coverage from the world of fashion and lifestyle.

     

    Commenting on the launch, Puneet Gupt, COO – Times Internet said: “We are excited to partner with Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council to bring the best of global fashion and jewellery content to Indian readers. As a part of the launch, TOI Fashion team has worked with industry leaders to deliver the most premium lifestyle content in the country.”

    Speaking on the association, Colin Shah, Vice Chairman – GJEPC added: “GJEPC now has started a digital connect exercise with consumers in the interest of generating more business which in turn ensures more employment. As a first step, it has started campaigning through the digital platform of Times Internet. A strategic understanding has been reached and GJEPC has plans to touch upon 100 million consumers by the end of this financial year through its digital connect initiative.”

     

     

  • The motivation behind this movement is to bring about a behavioral change in India surrounding preventive healthcare

    TOI partners Healthians to celebrate National Health Checkup Day

    By A Correspondent

     

    The Times of India has announced the launch of the Healthy India Fit India movement (HiFi) in support of the Fit India movement to drive the cause of building an authentic health and fitness platform. To promote the cause further, the group will launch the inaugural National Health Check-Up Day on December 1 this year.

     

    The motivation behind this movement is to bring about a behavioral change in India surrounding preventive healthcare. Organised by the Times of India and Healthians, it is a full-fledged 360-degree health campaign to promote the country’s overall well-being. It focuses on encouraging Indians for periodic health check-ups and to be more aware of mental and physical well-being.

     

    Speaking on the campaign, Puneet Gupt, COO – Times Internet said: “At The Times of India Group, we believe India grows stronger when we become healthier, and small changes in daily habits go a long way. We are excited to present our fellow Indians the opportunity to make a pledge for a healthier version of themselves by signing up for preventive health checkups. This would ensure that they are more aware of what their bodies are telling them, and ensure they are less stressed, more productive and happier.”

     

    Added Deepak Sahni, Founder & CEO, Healthians: “National Health Check-Up Day is an initiative designed solely to raise awareness about the importance of preventive healthcare. The idea of dedicating a day to proactively work towards good health stemmed from the simple fact that we celebrate and recognize so many days like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day etc. however, we do not have a day for prevention of diseases. TOI’s Hi-Fi campaign gives us a perfect platform to create awareness about the importance of preventive healthcare for the masses. This partnership is the convergence of two complementary ideas – fitness and good health. Healthians is proud to be empowering this initiative solely for the coming years.”

     

     

  • Puneet has been associated with the Times Group for over ten years and since 2011

    Times Internet elevates Puneet Gupt to COO

    By A Correpondent

     

    Times Internet has announced the elevation of Puneet Gupt as the COO of Times Internet, with immediate effect.

     

    Gupt has been associated with the Times Group for over 10 years and since 2011 he has been head of Times Internet’s news business.

     

    Announcing the elevation, Gautam Sinha, CEO of Times Internet said: “Puneet has been an invaluable asset to Times Internet. He is audacious, customer-obsessed and has rich experience in starting, growing and scaling up digital businesses. Puneet will be working closely with me to drive our ambitious growth agenda. He will lead our efforts in making Times Internet the go-to digital destination for every Indian’s information, entertainment and transaction needs.”

     

    Added Gupt: “Times Internet is a company that dares you to think big, and empowers you to make your dreams a reality. I look forward to amplify our growth by identifying and building category defining digital products that become the benchmark in quality and value proposition for our customers.

     

     

  • As a part of this alliance, select content from SCMP will be published on Times of India's digital, mobile and web platforms

    Times Bridge and South China Morning Post announce strategic partnership

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Bridge and the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post (SCMP) have announced a strategic partnership.

     

    As a part of this alliance, select content from SCMP will be published on Times of India’s digital, mobile and web platforms, and Times of India will be SCMP’s primary partner in India for content syndication.

     

    Said Margot Ling, GM, Greater China, Times Bridge: “It brings us immense pleasure to be a part of this unique alliance. In this era of connected worlds, Indian readers are always on the lookout for news from across the globe, and this partnership will enable them to easily access content from Greater China, due to Times of India’s high reach.”

     

    Added Gary Liu, CEO, SCMP: “As an independent, English newspaper reporting on China, India is a natural market for SCMP,”. “In our increasingly interconnected world, this partnership will give Times of India readers further insight into China and will continue to expand SCMP’s global reach.”

     

    Said Puneet Gupt, COO – News, Times Internet: “As the leading digital news platform in India, Times of India is dedicated to bringing both local and global insights to its readers. This strategic partnership with SCMP creates a gateway for our readers to understand more about Greater China via our digital platforms.

     

     

  • Samayam apps for Android can be downloaded online and can be accessed on the mobile web too

    Times Internet unveils digital news & infotainment brand ‘Samayam’

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Internet (TIL) unveiled ‘Samayam’ – a news, entertainment and lifestyle content destination available in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages. ‘Samayam’ has been created to bridge the gap between users looking for quality content in their very own languages and trustworthy platforms providing them.

     

    Samayam is available as an android app, on mobile web and also on desktop. With the launch of Samayam, Times Internet’s language offerings are now available across eight languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, Marathi and Bangla – in addition to English.

     

    Speaking on the launch, Puneet Gupt, Head of News Business at Times Internet, said: “We are really excited to launch Samayam. Mobile led media landscape is evolving rapidly in India and we hope to become the destination of choice for millions of Indians and Indian diaspora users across languages and platforms.”

     

    Samayam apps for Android can be downloaded online and can be accessed on the mobile web too. Once a user sets a default edition or makes a language choice, subsequent visits to Samayam would directly take the user to his/her default edition.