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  • Mumbai's engaging newspaper, mid-day would be completing 37 this year

    FCB Ulka bags the creative duties of mid-day

    By A Correspondent

     

    FCB Ulka has been appointed the creative agency for mid-day infomedia ltd. In addition to mid-day, the agency has also been awarded the creative duties for Gujarati mid-day and Inquilab.

     

    mid-day infomedia ltd. is a part of Jagran Prakashan Ltd. (JPL) – India’s leading media and communications group with its reach going across Print, Radio, OOH, Activations, Mobile and Online, making it one of the largest media conglomerates in the country.

     

    Sandeep Khosla, CEO, mid-day infomedia ltd., said, “We are pleased to have FCB Ulka as our creative partner. Their sound understanding of the media industry and their customized approach would give us that extra edge to take our brands to the next level. We look forward to creating effective communication across mid-day, Gujarati mid-day and Inquilab with them on board.”

     

    Mumbai’s engaging newspaper, mid-day would be completing 37 this year. With its rich and wholesome content it is consumed with great interest in the city. The paper also has a Sunday edition, which is a fun and leisure read for the weekend.

     

    Gujarati mid-day focuses on Gujarati specific stories, in addition it captures interesting city, national and global news, making it a huge favourite amongst the community.

     

    Nitin Karkare

    Nitin Karkare, CEO, FCB Ulka, added “I am delighted that mid-day has selected FCB Ulka as their creative partner. mid-day is the soul of Mumbai and I personally have fond memories of having grown up reading the paper. Look forward to working with them to help mid-day reclaim its place in the sun”.

     

  • In his new role, he will report into Apurva Purohit – President, Jagran Group & Shailesh Gupta – Director, Jagran Group

    Sandeep Khosla joins Mid-day as CEO

    By A Correspondent

     

    Sandeep Khosla has joined as CEO, Mid-day. Sandeep brings with him over 28 years of media industry experience, across various mandates at Network 18 & the Indian Express Group. Apart from being acclaimed for his leadership role in the business publications division, Sandeep is also widely acknowledged for his management skills.

     

    In his new role, he will report into Apurva Purohit – President, Jagran Group & Shailesh Gupta – Director, Jagran Group.

     

    Confirming the news, Apurva Purohit, President Jagran Group announced, “With Sandeep joining the Mid-day team, I am confident that we have found the right person to lead the company. He not only brings with him a vast experience from the publishing background but also his impeccable leadership qualities. His proven abilities to strategize, drive innovation & growth will certainly deliver results & take the business a notch higher.”

     

    Elaborating further, Shailesh Gupta, Director Jagran Group citied, “Sandeep brings with him an outstanding ability to work with highly motivated teams and his understanding about the print media will definitely help Mid-Day reach newer heights. Carrying the wealth of experience to his new role we are positive that, his acumen and proficiency about the business and the industry, will definitely add value to our Jagran Group.”

     

    Commenting further, Sandeep Khosla added, “I am delighted at the opportunity of being a part of an extremely exciting brand which in so many ways defines Mumbai. Have been an ardent admirer of Mid-Day right from its launch. I am sure the talented team at Mid-day will redefine publishing with the guidance & backing of the powerful Jagran Group. I look forward to contributing to the group’s vision of making Mid-Day the most admired brand within the Indian media industry.”

     

  • In addition, Network18 Publishing will also manage production and circulation operations for titles from the Forbes India stable

    Network18 consolidates publishing businesses

    By A Correspondent

     

    Infomedia18’s publishing business has de-merged and consolidated within Network18 framework under ‘Network18 Publishing’ following the de-merger approved by the Delhi High Court in 2011. The printing press business will continue to remain with Infomedia18.

     

    Speaking about the development, Sandeep Khosla, earlier the CEO-Publishing at Infomedia18, and now at the helm as CEO, Network18 Publishing, said: “As Network18 Publishing, our growth strategy will evolve in line with an increasingly multi-platform publishing environment. Considering the strong traction of our brands in key consumer and business communities, our focus will be on leveraging this across areas – including print, new media, on-ground activation and value-added services. We hope to build on this further by maximizing synergies with group platforms and in the process deepen engagement with our audiences and aid monetization of our brands.”

     

    Network18 Publishing will encompass three divisions of Infomedia18’s publishing business – Business to Consumer (B2C) magazines, Business to Business (B2B) magazines and Business Directories Division (BDD).

     

    The popular titles that will now come under the Network18 Publishing umbrella are as follows:

     

    • B2C: Overdrive, Overdrive Hindi, Entrepreneur, Better Photography, Better Photography Hindi, Better Interiors, CHIP, T3, AVMAX.
    • B2B: Search, Auto Monitor, Modern Machine Tools, Chemical World, Modern Plastics & Polymers, Modern Packaging & Design, Modern Medicare, Modern Pharmaceuticals, Modern Food Processing, Smart Logistics, Aftermarket.
    • Business Directories: Multi-city editions of Yellow Pages Business Directories, Machine Tool Guide, Indian Exporters Guide, Construction and Interior Design Guide, Industries State Guide and Motor Pumps & Valves directories.

     

    B Sai Kumar, group CEO, Network18 said: “We believe that the special interest and B2B spaces will be one of the key drivers for publishing in India, both in print and new media. With Network18 Publishing, we’ve aligned our assets to capitalize on this trend, both from a community building as well as a commercial perspective. Going forward, as publishing models develop, this alignment will significantly enhance our market proposition”

     

    In addition, Network18 Publishing will also manage production and circulation operations for titles from the Forbes India stable which currently includes Forbes India and Forbes Life India.