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  • Will be showcased on Discovery Channel and Discovery Kids

    Discovery and Byju’s roll out Season 4 of school quiz

    By Our Staff

     

    Discovery India and Byju’s, the app that offers education, has announced its fourth season of the school quiz ‘Discovery School Super League’. With its latest campaign thought, ‘Aao Milkar le khushi ki Udaan’, the top team from each state will qualify for the TV round to be showcased on Discovery Channel and Discovery Kids. Nine winning students along with their respective principal/teacher will be eligible for an all-expenses paid trip to NASA.

     

    Said Atit Mehta, Marketing Head, Byju’s: “This initiative is an attempt to give students a unique opportunity to dive deeper into every subject while honing their general knowledge. Combining technology and creativity, we’re bringing students immersive ways to stay engaged whilst learning thereby making the application a wholesome destination for acquiring knowledge and ensuring every student gets a chance to participate in the quiz hassle free. Discovery School Super League began as a means to contribute to the development of young minds, letting them compete in a healthy way. With students from across 30000 schools participating in the quiz, season 4 will bring double the excitement, fun and learning.”

     

    Added Shaun Nanjappa Chendira, Head of Advertising Sales- South Asia, Discovery Inc: “Discovery School Super League continues to be one of the most awaited events in the School calendar given the scale of the platform and opportunities it provides for students to shine at a national level. In fact, with schools being closed due to the pandemic, the eagerness from student community to participate in quiz has increased. We at Discovery believe that learning can be made fun through innovative and engaging formats and Discovery School Super League becoming India’s biggest and highly appreciated quiz competition serves as a testament to our belief.”

     

  • Previously, Chendira was Revenue Head for Kids & Vernacular, Discovery India

    Shaun Nanjappa Chendira to head adsales at Discovery Sales

    By A Correspondent

     

    Discovery has elevated Shaun Nanjappa Chendira as Head of Advertising Sales – South Asia. Previously, Chendira was Revenue Head for Kids & Vernacular, Discovery India. A media industry veteran having two decades of experience, majority of which has been in leadership roles, prior to Discovery, Chendira was General Manager, India at Da Vinci Media India Pvt Ltd. His prior engagements include working with Warner Media as Senior Director, English Entertainment Vertical (HBO, HBO HD & Warner Brothers) and Director, Kids vertical (Cartoon Network & www.cartoonentworkindia.com) for the India region.

     

    Speaking on the occasion, Megha Tata, Managing Director, Discovery – South Asia, said: “Shaun has displayed strong and mature thinking required for the future of both, our linear and our digital platforms. With his stellar record of accomplishment and proven experience of driving business revenue, he is well placed to lead the company to the next level of growth in his new position as the Head of Advertising Sales. I wish him all the very best.”

     

    Added Chendira: “I am delighted and grateful to Discovery India for giving me this opportunity. While these last few months have been tough for the entire industry to say the least, here’s looking forward to a better tomorrow. I know there will be a lot of challenges to face going forward, and all I can say is, I am ready to meet them head on. I step into this role with much excitement and a clear vision for Discovery as we step into the future.”