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  • Amid Channel and Platform Expansion

    India TV restructures sales team

    India TV has restructured its sales team to align with its expanding presence across television, Connected TV, and streaming platforms.

    Under the leadership of Sudipto Chowdhuri, Chief Revenue Officer, India TV’s sales team has been restructured into three pivotal divisions. As National Head, Mini Harrison will head India TV Television, bringing with her 29 years of experience from News24 and Zee Media Corp Ltd. Her regional team includes Manan Sheel Bhasin (North), with 20 years in television monetisation; Supreeth S Gondkar (South); Shyamotpal Chanda (East); and Arghya Roy Chowdhury (West), an ad sales expert with two decades of media industry experience, previously at Zee Media.

    Avdhesh Kumar, The National Head, will lead Connected TV and streaming platforms, drawing on over 15 years of expertise with roles at Inshorts, Star Jalsha, Channel V and The Walt Disney Company. Under Avdhesh Kumar’s leadership, the regional heads are Pratibha Mishra (North and East), with 14 years in revenue growth and strategic partnerships, and Shriram Devati (South and West), known for his success in go-to-market strategies from Sun Tamil Cluster Channels and Zee Talkies.

    Sourav Dev, the National Head overseeing Speed News, brings substantial sales and marketing experience from Times Network and TV Today Network. His team includes Subhadip Bandopadhyay (North and East), with 15 years in market development, and Sreyashi Banerjee (South and West), with 22 years of experience, recognised for significant revenue contributions and tentpole sales.

    Notes a communique: ‘The aim of this restructuring is to enhance India TV’s presence across channels and platforms, enabling the company to respond swiftly to market dynamics and deliver increased value to advertisers. With a leadership team boasting extensive industry experience and regional expertise, India TV is well-positioned to drive its sales strategy into this new phase of growth.”

  • …. to create content hub

    Mindshare helps Times Network & Britannia partner

    Times Network has partnered with Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese and Mindshare to launch ‘Cheeseitup.in’, a content destination to enhance cheese awareness in India and provide culinary inspiration.

    Said Abhishek Sinha, CEO Britannia Bel Foods, and CBO Britannia Dairy: “CheeseItUp.in is Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese’s effort for all cheese enthusiasts and novices who are constantly looking for gathering knowledge about the product category. After the joint venture between Britannia and Bel group, we began the journey of creating awareness about the category benefits, with borrowed learnings and expertise from the French conglomerate. We realised that as a nascent category in India, the awareness about cheese, its benefits, and usage is still limited and fragmented. We took up this challenge with our partners – Times Network and Mindshare to build an inclusive platform which could cater to this gap for all Indians.”

    Commenting on the partnership, Rohit Gopakumar, CEO- ZENL & BCCL(TV Division) added: “Our endeavour is always to provide a balanced platform for both our audience and clients. The satisfaction of achieving brand objectives through targeted content offerings excites our team. Britannia has consistently led the way in creating cutting-edge communication ideas for its various products. This partnership between Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese and Times Network Digital platforms will undoubtedly break new ground in the cheese category. Collaborating with Britannia and Mindshare to introduce a new and innovative concept that marries content with brand thought leadership is the way forward for deep audience engagement. It’s time to CHEESEITUP!”

    Speaking on the partnership, Rohit Chadda, President & COO – Digital, Times Network said: “Content-driven commerce strategically integrates content into the shopping process to provide customers with the highest quality experience. Times Network Digital has the largest base of premium, influential audience in the country across news & lifestyle categories. Our brand TimesFoodie.com, an industry-leading platform in food content, is the perfect partner to create such a food destination for Britannia. The idea of ‘CheeseItUp.in’ is to instil product knowledge and usage, while also taking an innovative approach to ecommerce that directly drives revenue for the brand.”

    Said Amin Lakhani, CEO, Mindshare: “CheeseItUp.in isn’t just a platform, it’s your fun and flavourful culinary playground! We want to make cheese a delicious and healthy part of everyday meal planning. We use real consumer data to craft healthy and inspiring recipes with Britannia The Laughing Cow cheese. It’s connected commerce powered by content. Mindshare has architected a partnership between Britannia Bel Foods and Times News Network. Get ready to experience a whole new world of cheese-based creations! We are excited to see how this platform will revolutionise the way people enjoy Britannia The Laughing Cow cheese in their daily lives.”

  • Swarup Bose (Celcius Logistics Solutions) was awarded Entrepreneur Of The Year

    ET Now hosts Leaders of Tomorrow Awards

    By Our Staff

     

    ET NOW hosted the 11th season of Leaders of Tomorrow Awards in New Delhi on Friday (January 12).

     

    Championing the success stories of India’s most innovative and resilient MSMEs and start-ups, Leaders of Tomorrow Awards recognised promising entrepreneurs and showcased upcoming and enterprising small businesses across 20 categories shortlisted through a pan-India screening process and then evaluated by a panel of jury.

     

    Delivering the opening remarks, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said: “For over a decade, Leaders of Tomorrow, India’s largest entrepreneurship platform has enabled and empowered the spirit of enterprise. Besides contributing to GDP and employment, SMEs, MSMEs and startups fortify the Industrial base through their pivotal role in economic cycles and supply chains. As we mark our latest edition, “Innovate to Elevate,” we proudly recognize 20 remarkable Entrepreneurs for their trailblazing products and ingenious strategies. These champions have not only shown resilience but an unwavering commitment to innovation. From pioneering revolutionary solutions to reshaping entire sectors, they are paving the way for sustainable economic growth on India’s path to being an Economic Superpower. We are thrilled to witness and cheer the rise of this new generation of entrepreneurs. I am confident that these Awards and our commitment to showcasing such entrepreneurial talent will continue to inspire countless individuals to script their own stories of entrepreneurial triumph.”

     

  • Etnowswadesh.com is the url

    ET Now Swadesh launches digital platform

    By Our Staff

     

    ET Now Swadesh, the Hindi business news channel from Times Network, announced its dedicated digital platform, etnowswadesh.com on August 15.

     

    Said Rohit Chadda, President & COO – Digital Business, Times Network said: “Our recent launch of etnownews.com has successfully registered a staggering 5 crore users in a short span of time. This achievement propels us to introduce the unparalleled Hindi business news offering of ET Now Swadesh in its digital avatar, ensuring accessibility for all segments of viewers who consume business news online. We are encouraged by the promising results of the ET NOW Swadesh website, which has already received half a million page views even before its launch. We are confident it will further our mission of fostering financial freedom for every discerning Indian.”

     

    Added Nikunj Dalmia, Managing Editor, ET Nowand ET Now Swadesh added: “Over the last two years, ET Now Swadesh has championed a revolution of financial empowerment and progress for millions of Hindi-speaking viewers. As we expand our digital footprint, etnowswadesh.com seamlessly integrates the channel’s Live stream and content with a host of web exclusives including special shows, videos, and compelling analysis, uniquely curated for Hindi viewers. I am confident that etnowswadesh.com will deeply resonate with the audience, fulfilling their aspirations to rise with India.”

     

  • The theme is "India: The Emerging Third Superpower"

    Times Network announces India Economic Conclave

    By Our Staff

     

    Times Network, announced the 9th Edition of its annual signature event, India Economic Conclave (IEC) scheduled on June 01 & 02, 2023 at Taj Palace, New Delhi. A distinguished global platform, India Economic Conclave has been instrumental in shaping a national discourse on the country’s economic growth. Driving the theme, “India: The Emerging Third Superpower”, IEC 2023 will lead critical conversations with eminent policymakers, global visionaries and iconic leaders from India Inc on India’s growth as a leading global superpower.

     

    MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said: “India Economic Conclave has firmly established itself as India’s premier platform for driving pertinent economic agenda points. As the fastest-growing large economy with increasing significance in global geopolitics, India is emerging as an influential force in today’s multipolar world. Leading with the theme, India: The Emerging Third Superpower, IEC 2023 assumes significance as a pivotal event, complementing India’s enviable G20 Presidency. I am confident that collaborative discussions and deliberations with visionary leaders will provide actionable strategies, propelling India’s growth as a leading global superpower.”

     

  • Launches 4 news channels on Sling TV in the US

    Times Network expands its global footprint

    By Our Staff

     

    Times Network has announced the launch of ET Now, Mirror Now, Times Now Navbharat and Times Now World in the US in partnership with Sling TV, a dominant OTT player in the market. With a strong collection of influential brands in its portfolio across news and entertainment, the network has expanded its portfolio in the territory with four news channels in addition to Times Now and Zoom, which are currently available on the platform.

     

    Said Jagdish Mulchandani, COO and Executive President, Times Network: “We are thrilled to expand our content portfolio in the U.S. by launching our best-in-class news brands through our strategic partnership with Sling TV. Presenting a holistic reportage on global, national, local, financial and business news content, ET NOW, Mirror Now, Times Now Navbharat and Times Now World will serve as an enriching addition to the discerning viewers seeking superior news coverage. I am confident that with our latest offerings, we will continue to build resonance with our global viewers, keeping them informed and entertained.”

     

    Added Liz Riemersma, Vice President of Strategy, Business Development & International, Sling TV: “We’re excited to announce the addition of four additional leading news channels: ET Now, Mirror Now, Times Now Navbharat HD, and Times Now World HD.Our partnership with the Times Network underlines our position as the #1 distributor of Indian TV networks in the US and highlights our continued commitment to providing South Asian customers a strong connection to news and events from India.”

     

  • To be held in New Delhi tomorrow (March 28)

    Times Network announces India Digital Fest

    By Our Staff

     

    Times Network will hold the India Digital Fest (IDF),  on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in New Delhi. Themed ‘The Future Begins Here’, India Digital Fest will see several speakers including Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Rajeev Chandrasekhar other than a cross-section of top names from industry and the media.

     

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network:  “As the nation’s most influential news network, we are committed to driving India’s growth story through our news channels and established Summit platforms such as India Economic Conclave, Times Now Summit, Leaders of Tomorrow etc. The digital revolution is well underway in India, and the country is rapidly establishing itself as a major player in the global digital economy. Powering India’s transformation to a digitally empowered society, India Digital Fest is a definitive platform to decrypt the full potential of our digital capabilities and showcase the future shaped by the power of transformative technologies. Through immersive experience of technological innovations and collaborative discussions with eminent tech leaders and policymakers on topics including future of warfare, skilling India’s future ready workforce, co-existence of AI and humanity etc., I am confident IDF will be a catalyst in developing decisive strategies that will drive India’s digital future.”

     

  • To expand ET Now’s business news offerings to digital viewers

    ET Now launches ETNowNews.com

    By Our Staff

     

    Leading English business News has announced the launch of its digital business news platform, ETNowNews.com.

     

    Rohit-Chadda
    Rohit Chadda

    Said Rohit Chadda, President & COO – Digital Business, Times Network said, “Serving holistic business news to the nation at large, we are delighted to expand ET Now’s unparalleled business news offerings to digital viewers. Powerful content enhanced by visual storytelling and simplified information to deliver easy-to-consume stories on business, stock market and economy, the website has been carefully designed and curated to appeal to the content preferences of all cohorts of users consuming business news online. With powerful and impactful multimedia content and a strong editorial team, I am confident ETNowNews.com will further fuel our mission in driving financial empowerment and will act as an enabler of financial freedom for every discerning Indian.”

     

    Added Nikunj Dalmia, Managing Editor, ET Now and ET Now Swadesh said, “ET Now has been committed to India’s growth story for over a decade and we are now thrilled to launch our digital arm, ETNowNews.com, a multimedia business news platform that truly integrates ET Now’s Live stream, exclusive content, special shows, videos, and compelling analysis. Pioneering a revolution of financial empowerment and progress for millions of Indians, ET Now has delivered breakthrough stories that have redefined the Indian economic landscape. I am confident that ETNowNews.com will resonate with the audience, fulfilling their dreams and aspirations to Rise with India.”

     

  • Will continue to lead collaborated content on the Network

    Times Network elevates Mihir Bhatt as Business Head, Times Influence

    By Our Staff

     

    Times Network has announced the elevation of Mihir Bhatt as Business Head, Times Influence & Managing Editor, Times Network. In his new capacity, Bhatt will continue to lead the Editorial charge for large scale strategic collaborated content on the Network and grow the Content Solutions Business with overall P&L responsibility of Times Influence – a Strategic Content Thinktank that operates across the Network, developing award winning IPs and Content Solutions.

     

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network: “Mihir has played a pivotal role in steering strategic content partnerships and Network IPs that have become industry benchmarks today. A dynamic leader with a proven track record, I’m confident Mihir will continue to create unique value propositions for Times Network and our partners.”

     

  • To spearhead the Network’s broadcast ad revenue operations

    Times Network elevates Gaurav Dhawan as CRO

    By Our Staff

     

    Gaurav Dhawan
    Gaurav Dhawan

    Times Network has announced Gaurav Dhawan as its Chief Revenue Officer. He will spearhead the Network’s broadcast ad revenue operations and drive monetisation strategy for the bouquet of channels across Hindi and English news and Entertainment and branded content. GD, as he’s popular known, is a Times Network stalwart having been part of the core team that launched Times Now in 2005.

     

    MK Anand
    MK Anand

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network: “Given Gaurav’s successful background leading go-to-market teams and his relentless focus that drives sustained growth, the decision to move him into the Chief Revenue Officer role was clear. He’s already proven to be a strong leader and I’m confident he will continue to drive our strong revenue growth strategy.”

     

  • Appoints Rohit Chadda & Vinay Sarawagi in leadership roles

    Times Network augments its digital business

    By Our Staff

     

    Timesnownews.com, the digital arm and website of Times Network, appoints Rohit Chadda as President and COO – Digital Business and Vinay Sarawagi as Senior Vice President – Digital Content.

     

    In his new role, Chadda will lead the digital operations of the network and oversee product strategy, audience development & operations planning for the digital businesses. Sarawagi will play a pivotal role in leading innovative content strategy.

     

    MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said: “We have been making concerted efforts in building our digital prowess to cater to an expanding user base across platforms. I am pleased to welcome Rohit and Vinay to the team, who bring expertise in driving successful digital strategy across business development and content innovation. I am confident they will be valuable additions in supporting our ambitious growth plans and help us scale new heights.”

     

  • Launches Dekhega Navbharat, Jeetega Bharat

    Times Now Navbharat rolls out new marketing campaign

    By Our Staff

     

    Times Now Navbharat has launched a new marketing campaign called Dekhega Navbharat, Jeetega Bharat. It is A 100-day long nationwide consumer campaign has been unveiled with over 40,000 spots across channels.

     

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network: “The first two weeks unrolled viewership data indicates that we have already achieved our first phase ranking target and broken into the A-set of HNCs. The best news is that our TSV performance is on target. We have ensured that our Distribution is the best in class with highest penetration and best locations in the EPGs across platforms giving Times Now Navbharat the highest OTS in the genre. The “Dekhega Navbharat, Jeetega Bharat” campaign is one of the biggest multimedia campaigns across categories and we are confident that we will see our Reach numbers go to capacity taking us to our final target.