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CarDekho Group makes a strategic investment into Carrum
This investment by CarDekho aligns with its vision of creating a greener, more sustainable mobility ecosystem, the company said
Sellevents.online's Arvindra Kanwal no more
The cause of his death is not yet known
Industry veteran Yazdi Sodawaterwala no more
Yazdi Sodawaterwala was the Head of Distribution and Marketing at Telebrands India
Dainik Jagran’s Ankur Bhatt passes away
Ankur Bhatt last held the position of Strategy and Brand Development at Dainik Jagran
Emami to acquire 100% stake in The Man Company
The Man Company is owned by Helios Lifestyle Pvt Ltd is already a subsidiary of Emami Ltd, where Emami currently holds 50.40% stake
Jay Pandya becomes producer with launch of Blank Slate Films & release of Manorathangal
Before founding Blank Slate Films, Jay Pandya served as the Head of Content Acquisition & Original Films at ZEE5 and as the CEO of Legend Studios
Maitri Advertising Works wins coveted 'Agency of the Year' Award for 3rd consecutive year
The award ceremony, held in Bengaluru, saw Maitri take home an impressive haul of 13 medals, comprising five gold, five silver and three bronze awards
Marketing industry mourns loss of Sakshi Jain
Sakshi Jain, who was the AVP for Revenue at Channel Factory, had an illustrious career in media and advertising, spanning 25 years
Veteran tech journo and author Anand Parthasarathy no more
Prior to becoming a prominent commentator on India's tech space, Parthasarathy served DRDO for over 20 years as a defence scientist on various projects, including the Indian Missile Programme
Mars to acquire Pringles’ Kellanova for $36 bn
As per media reports, Mars will pay $83.50 per share
Social Panga bags digital marketing mandate for DealShare
The account will be handled by the agency’s Gurgaon office
'Monjit was a beautiful soul who loved deeply and fully'
Guest column: Shweta Rathee, Publisher/Director Sales at ELLE Magazine and the wife of the late Monjit Sharma, remembers her husband as someone who was a people person through and through
Crescent Group secures digital mandate for Domin8 Athleisurewear
The partnership aims to develop innovative campaigns that highlight the growing market for comfortable athleisurewear
Ex-media veterans Amit Chopra and Amit Garg launch advisory co, Avanzia
Avanzia aims to serve small and medium Indian enterprises with a strategic plan for growth, the right leadership and an effective organisation
Three Fourth Solutions gets Halder Group's integrated media mandate
The primary objective of the mandate is to articulate Halder Group's vision and enhance its brand presence across multiple platforms
Gautam Adani to retire at 70, hand over empire to sons by early 2030s: Report
According to media reports Adani said this in an interview to Bloomberg News
Britannia Industries rejigs leadership team, Manoj Balgi & Vinit Mahadevan get new roles
Vinay Singh Kushwaha, Chief Technical and Strategy Officer of the company, retires today
NeuralGarage and UFO Moviez announce partnership
The partnership will give UFO Moviez exclusive rights to bring VisualDub technology to film studios & film producers
Veteran adman Bobby Sista no more
Bobby Sista who was in his 90s passed away after prolonged illness at Breach Candy Hospital
Media exec Vishal Dembla passes away
The Singapore-based leader was the Senior Vice President, Asia at The Economist until May 2024
Hero Motocorp bags Platinum A’ Design Award
The A' Design Award is an esteemed recognition in vehicle design, celebrating exceptional works that showcase innovation and benefit society
'Monjit Sharma taught me the importance of enjoying work'
On Guru Purnima, Viraj Jit Singh, Chief Revenue Officer, Jio Entertainment Services, fondly remembers his former manager, the late Monjit Sharma, who always had his back
Vistas Media Capital to acquire Reliance Entertainment
The deal is pegged at Rs 700-800 crore, according to sources
BW Applause Experiential Marketing Summit & Awards to recognise creativity & innovation
The event will take place in August this year in Delhi
Unlocking future of HR: BW People HR Excellence Summit & Awards 2024
The summit & awards are set to take place on 30 July at Four Seasons Hotel, Bellary Road, Ganganagar, Bengaluru
Biopic on Saudi Arabia’s iconic media personality Dr. Sameera Aziz announced
The movie is being directed by Shaad Ali
Graphisads launches G Force in collaboration with IIM Lucknow
G Force is an accelerator program aimed at empowering media and martech entrepreneurs
TRAI invites applications for two whole-time members
The applicant must have special knowledge of, and professional experience in telecommunication, industry, finance, accountancy, management or consumer affairs
Philip Eapen, the man behind MRF's iconic Muscleman campaign, no more
Philip Eapen breathed his last on Sunday in Chennai
Prayer meeting for senior journalist Arun Nautiyal to be held on July 12
The prayer meeting will be held at 2 pm in Noida
Ajay Upadhyay: Prayer meet in memory of senior journalist to be held in Delhi
The meeting is scheduled on July 12 from 5 PM to 7 PM
BW Momentum 2024 charts course for marketing's future
As industry leaders converge to discuss AI, digital commerce and influencer strategies, the BW Merits celebrates marketing excellence
BW Legal World Announces Top 100 Indian Law Schools 2024
Future of Legal Education Summit and Law School Rankings 2024 is an event to recognise law schools on the basis of merit and other institutional capabilities
Highlights from BW Facility Management Conference & Excellence Awards 2023
The second edition of the BW Facility Management Conference and Excellence Awards was held on June 27 in Mumbai
Fintech pioneers shine at BW Festival of Fintech 2024
Rupyy, BharatPe bagged the lending platform of the year award, Zaggle's Raj N secured the fintech leader of the year
The Pant Project raises $4.25 million in series-A round: Report
The round is reportedly led by Sorin Investments
GroupM consolidates Content, Ent, Sports verticals under Vinit Karnik
Karnik has been elevated to Managing Director of Content, Entertainment, and Sports for GroupM India
UFO Moviez signs technology deal with Gofilex
To deliver DCI content electronically across theatres
Hyundai Motor India set to issue IPO
The company is reportedly aiming at raising $2.5 billion-$3 billion
360 ONE WAM to acquire 100% stake in ET Money
The acquisition allows 360 ONE and ET Money to leverage their product suite, domain understanding of the business, portfolio advisory solutions, brokerage services and credit solutions
Havas Play partners with SGSE helmed by Mahesh Bhupathi
The partnership is aimed at curating sports and entertainment IPs
Mumbai Cricket Association President Amol Kale no more
Kale was also an angel investor, an industrialist and a trustee in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam
BW Legal World Law School Rankings 2024 to spotlight best legal institutes
The event will begin with insightful panel discussions on various topics related to legal education and will include various stakeholders including senior lawyers
BW Facility Management Conference & Excellence Awards to honour domain leaders
The awards are set to take place on June 27 in Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai
Ritesh Malik and Shriram Nene invest in plant-based clothing startup Kidbea
Kidbea's latest funding news follows a pre-series A round in January 2024, where the brand Secured USD 1 million
BW Security World to launch on June 1st
The inaugural edition will be unveiled at The India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Subrat Kar launches MotorFloor
Subrat Kar had earlier founded Vidooly
BW Healthcare World conducts Oncology Summit to empower cancer survivors
The summit took place on the 9th of May, 2024 at The Imperial Hotel in New Delhi
BW Legal World honours the best in law at Global Legal Leaders Awards 2024
Global Legal Summit and Leaders Awards 2024 is an initiative to recognise and reward the law firms and lawyers who have made a mark in their practice areas
BW Legal World announces top 100+ general counsel For In house excellence
The BW Legal World General Counsel Conclave and Awards 2024 was held at the Imperial New Delhi, 2024
Media veteran Naresh Mohan passes away
Naresh Mohan, who served as the President of Indian Newspaper Society from 1990 to 1991, passed away at age 82 after being hospitalised for multi-organ failure
Sprect receives Rs 50 Lakh in angel funding from Siddarth Shetty
With this funding, Sprect plans to accelerate product development, expand its team, drive marketing efforts, and boost sales
Dentsu India & Ripplr join hands to bridge demand-supply chain gaps
The alliance will cater to clients seeking a comprehensive range of distribution and customer-facing solutions
Madison World celebrates major wins at e4m Prime Time Awards 2023 & NEONS OOH Awards 2024
The business units of the media agency have been on an impressive winning streak, securing back-to-back wins for their outstanding work
Omnicom announces Centers of Excellence in Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad
The offices will provide collaborative environments for Omnicom’s talent in India
Wavemaker India retains media mandate for Luminous Power Technologies
Wavemaker retained the mandate after a competitive multi-agency pitch
FCB Interface bags creative mandate for Philips Home Appliances
Under this mandate, FCB Interface will spearhead the marketing and communication strategies for a range of Philips products
Carat India bags media mandate for Meesho
The account was won following a multi-agency pitch and will be serviced from the agency’s Bangalore office
Godrej family announces split of conglomerate; Adi & Nadir to keep Godrej Industries Group
Godrej Enterprises Group will be controlled by Jamshyd Godrej as Chairperson and Managing Director; Nyrika Holkar as Executive Director, and their immediate families
97.9% GenZ follow influencers, Mindshare-e4m Content Marketing Trends report
76% of all social content they consume is creator made while 87% spend the most time on Instagram, the report stated
Best CFO And Finance Strategy Awards to celebrate excellence in financial leadership
The event will take place at The Imperial, New Delhi on May 10, 2024
BW Legal World Global Legal Leaders Awards 2024 on May 12
The event will be held at the Imperial, New Delhi
Recognising top General Counsel for their excellence at GC Conclave And Awards
The GC Conclave and Awards 2024 will be held on May 11, 2024
Design Gurus & Corporate Honchos convene at the BW Businessworld Future of Design event
The event is on 16 May 2024 in Mumbai
The Festival of Wellbeing: Nurturing lives & inspiring happiness
BW Wellbeing World of BW Businessworld is coming up with its most awaited annual conclave which will be celebrating the success of the wellbeing industry
BW HealthcareWorld 3rd Annual Oncology Summit: From fear to empowerment
A beacon of knowledge and support for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers
2nd edition of BW Marketing World D2C Conclave on May 1: What, When, Where, Who?
Participants can expect to walk away with valuable connections and a deeper understanding of the diverse facets of entrepreneurship in India's dynamic D2C ecosystem
BW People Management Leadership & Strategy Summit and Exceptional Managers Awards
The initiative, on April 30, will honour the remarkable talent that has supported the expansion and management effectiveness of their respective organisations
Dentsu Creative PR bags Drone Destination's mandate
Dentsu Creative PR will leverage its PR expertise to formulate & execute communication strategies for Drone Destination
BW Education NexGen Edu Summit – A platform for sharing best practices
Featuring eminent academics, the summit, to be held in Bengaluru, will see discussions on pressing issues in education
IRDAI invites bids for appointment of media agency
The request for proposal was issued on March 16, 2024
Zee Media to invest Rs 8.76cr in Newsreach
The investment is expected to be completed by June 30, as per media reports
e4m-Silverpush Roundtable Chapter ll today: Exploring role of video ads in media landscape
At the roundtable in Mumbai, experts will share insights on the topic ‘Tailoring video creatives to enhance audience engagement’
Cosmos Group ventures into Alternative Investment Funds
The fund aims to raise INR 500 crore, with an additional green shoe option of INR 250 crore
Elara Capital predicts moderation in decline of TV ad revenue
The Quarterly Preview (Q4FY24), by Karan Taurani, states that there will be relief for print and radio sectors due to elections
BW Retail World Summit & Awards 2024 celebrates success & leadership in retail industry
The summit & awards 2024 were organised by BW Retail World in association with BW Businessworld in Delhi on March 28
BW Businessworld & GMR Aerocity announce Aerocity Entertainment Fest 2024
The fest will be held on April 6 and 7, 2024
Diageo calls for media pitch
The account size is estimated to be Rs 350-400 crore
Manorama Online CEO Mariam Mammen Mathew appointed as DNPA chairperson
Puneet Gupt, COO, Times Internet, becomes the new vice-chairman at the DNPA. Puneet Jain, CEO, Digital HT Media, continues as the treasurer
Pocket FM raises $103M in Series D funding
The funding is led by Lightspeed Ventures, with Stepstone Group also participating
Govt notifies fact check unit under IT rules
The unit has been created under the PIB
Dentsu India partners with Arthur D. Little
In its initial phase, the alliance will partner with the C-suite and promoters across businesses in the Automotive & Mobility space
Unilever Layoff: FMCG giant to separate ice-cream unit; cut 7,500 jobs worldwide
The plan is expected to be complete by the end of 2025
Mindshare and Modi Illva unveil chat show The Rockford Circle
The show explores the stories behind India's startup successes
ABP LIVE Auto Awards 2024 celebrates automotive excellence in first-ever on-ground event
Hyundai Verna was crowned the Car of the Year, while Triumph Speed 400 took home the Bike of the Year award
AI music startup Beatoven.ai raises Rs 11cr in pre-series A round
The round was led by Capital 2B and IvyCap Ventures
NOFILTR.Group announces return of Awez Darbar
'Thrilled to once again collaborate with a team that shares my passion for innovation and excellence,' said Awez Darbar about the collaboration
OML announces 500 shows in 60 cities across the globe
In 2024’s touring schedule, OML has collaborated with a diversified portfolio of Indian as well as international promoters
Rekhta Foundation to launch Rekhta Gujarati Initiative
Rekhtagujarati.org will be officially launched at Gujarati Shubharambh Samaroh on 20 March in Ahmedabad
Navneet Kumar Sehgal named Chairman of Prasar Bharati
Navneet Kumar Sehgal (Retd IAS: 1988: UP) will serve the post for three years or until he attains the age of 70, whichever is earlier, said the official statement
Ad veteran Fali Vakeel no more
Vakeel was the former Vice Chairman of Lowe Lintas
MIB launches news sharing service from Prasar Bharati, PB-SHABD
The websites of Doordarshan News, All India Radio and the NewsOnAIR app have also been revamped
Second edition of Building Blocks of Retail Summit on March 28
Building Blocks of Retail Summit by BW Retail World is a conference designed for professionals and businesses operating within the retail industry
Publicis Media to handle Spotify’s media account
For the global account, the Publicis Groupe has created a bespoke unit called Publicis OneVibe
BW Businessworld’s ‘Most Influential Women’ issue celebrates over 100 leaders
This edition shines a spotlight on the indomitable spirits breaking barriers in fields traditionally seen as male-dominated
Exhicon Events Media Solutions acquires Nucleus Integrated Communication and Entertainment
The acquisition will add to Exhicon’s service portfolio and enable it to offer Audio Visual Productions, Digital Marketing and Brand Communication Services
Kshema General Insurance appoints Mudramax as media partner
The mandate was won in a multi-agency pitch process
Inaugural edition of TRENDS Presents Bengal's Most Stylish Awards held in Kolkata
Renowned personalities such as Prosenjit Chatterjee, Rituparna Sengupta, Abir Chatterjee, Jisshu Sengupta, Srijit Mukherjee, Ankush Hazra, graced the occasion
NDTV Food Awards 2024: Shining a spotlight on India's culinary stars
The event celebrated exceptional achievements in various categories, recognizing the outstanding contributions made by chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary establishments
Indian M&E sector expected to reach Rs 3 trillion by 2026: FICCI-EY report
The sector crossed Rs 2.3 trillion in 2023, according to the report titled ‘#Reinvent: India’s media & entertainment sector is innovating for the future’
Social Panga expands to Dubai, UAE
The move is aimed at serving clients better and taking advantage of the opportunities emerging in the Middle East, said the company
BW Healthcare World Excellence Summit & Awards
The 7th annual edition of the BW Healthcare World of BW Businessworld Excellence Summit & Awards took place recently in the national capital
Senior journalist Satish Nandgaonkar passes away
Satish Nandgaonkar, who was 53, complained of chest pain shortly before his demise
The Womb's Kawal Shoor on the global IPA jury
Kawal Shoor is the only Indian advertising executive on the panel and also the first Indian ever from an independent agency
Govt brings automated media planning and e-billing systems
The new system of CBC is designed to enhance transparency and efficiency in media planning processes, said MIB
Anurag Thakur to launch portals for CBC & RNI today
The minister will also launch portals for New Media Wing and Digital Addressable System (DAS)
Collective Consulting launches Invcent for TV inventory buying
The platform will assist media buyers and clients in discovering new publishers in existing as well as media-dark or unrepresented markets
Bigg Boss Kannada posts rating of 11.5 for finale episode
The network claims that it is the highest ratings among all seasons of Bigg Boss Kannada
Amitabh Kant is Jury Chair for e4m Do Good Awards
Amitabh Kant is the former Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog and presently G-20 Sherpa of India
Havas acquires UK-based B2B marketing agency Ledger Bennett
Ledger Bennett will now be branded as ‘Ledger Bennett , a Havas Company’ and join the organization under Havas Media Network
Emami PAT at Rs 260 crore in Q3FY24
The company’s consolidated revenues at Rs. 996 crores grew by 1% in Q3
Sportstar Aces Awards to be held today on Feb 8
This year, there are 24 categories of awards, among them five Popular Choice and 16 Jury Awards
Deepak Dhar forms CreAsia Studio for South East Asia
Jessica Kam-Engle appointed EVP & Business Head for Banijay Asia’s regional expansion
BW Facility Management 40 Under 40 Awards on February 6
The event will be held at The Imperial, New Delhi
Nitin Gadkari to address BW Auto World 40 Under 40 Summit & Awards 2024
The Summit discusses what is turbocharging growth in the sector, followed by Awards honouring young leaders who are driving change. The event is scheduled for February 7, 2024
Spotify to announce result of global media review soon
Publicis Groupe and Omnicom Media Group shortlisted, say sources
RBI bars Paytm Payments Bank from accepting deposits after Feb 29
RBI said an audit report revealed persistent non-compliances and continued material supervisory concerns
Prathap Suthan’s wife Jyothi Prathap no more
Jyothi Prathap was a textile designer from NID
Sanjiv Mehta joins Dr Reddy's Laboratories board
Sanjiv Mehta announced on LinkedIn that he has joined as a Non-Executive Independent Member of the pharma company's Board of Directors
Binny Bansal quits Flipkart board
The development comes months after Binny Bansal sold his remaining stake in the company
BW Education’s EduNext Summit And 40 Under 40 Awards to be held on Jan 31
Academics & educational entrepreneurs to share their perspective on changing dynamics of education in the wake of AI, NEP and edtech penetration
Madison Media Alpha and PMG set up Atomberg's partnership deal with BCCI
The deal will begin in 2024 and will cover all major BCCI events until 2026
Salil Kappoor named Hony Treasurer & Office Bearer of CEAMA
Salil Kappoor is the CEO and Board Member of Hindware Home Innovation
Kevin Vaz appointed Chairman of FICCI Media & Entertainment Committee
Kevin Vaz is CEO- Broadcast Entertainment, Viacom18
NODWIN Gaming acquires Comic Con India
NODWIN Gaming will acquire 100% of the shares of Comic Con India at a valuation of Rs 55 crore
IMA 2023 jury meet held in Mumbai
The IMA 2023 jury was chaired by CK Venkataraman, MD, Titan Company
Consumer electronics expert Rishi Tandan launches UDropMore
UDropMore is founded on the principles of customer-centricity, the company said
Killer Jeans files suit against Netflix's Killer Soup over 'trademark infringement'
Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited said that it 'has taken a strong objection' to the use of 'Killer' as part of the the Netflix series' name
Exhicon gets into golfing domain, secures controlling 76% in Pinewoods Golf Club
This acquisition includes management rights to manage two expansive golf courses
EndemolShine India to produce Miss World Festival 2024
Branding, sponsorships, and media buying for the festival will be managed by Adsplash Media
BW Security World to launch inaugural edition of 40 Under 40 Awards
The event is set to take place at The Imperial Hotel on January 20th, 2024
Thomson Reuters acquires World Business Media
The business will be operated as part of the Reuters News division of Thomson Reuters and report into Reuters Professional
Excel Awards celebrate exemplary communication & engagement
Excel, scheduled for January 19, 2024, will be a full-day summit and will culminate in an awards ceremony
GMR Aerocity Festivals presents 'Aerocity Culinary Fest - Where Food Meets Fun'
The fest will be held on January 13th & 14th, 2024 at The Square @ GMR Aerocity, New Delhi
RK Swamy gets SEBI approval for IPO
RK Swamy’s initial public offering comprises a fresh issue of aggregating up to ₹ 2,150 million and an offer for sale of up to 8,700,000 Equity Shares by selling shareholders
BCCI invites bids for Women's Premier League partnership rights
Categories like alcohol products, real money gaming, betting, cryptocurrency, tobacco, etc. have been barred from bidding
Chandrayaan-3 & G-20 biggest ‘Hits of the Year’
In the Rediffusion ‘Hits of the Year’ survey, Shah Rukh Khan and Virat Kohli are highly applauded, while AI, NaMo, Millets and Shubman Gill are big hits
CCI gives nod for acquisition of Glenmark Life Sciences by Nirma
In September, Nirma disclosed its intention to acquire a 75% stake in Glenmark Life Sciences
‘EbixCash operations insulated from the US-Only Chapter 11 filing’
EbixCash has strong standalone financials and governance, with its cash flows solely available for its own needs, the company said
Quint set to acquire Middle-East media tech firm worth $10 million
The acquisition of the “profitable” company is likely to be completed by March 1, 2024
Ebix's agreement with Zinnia lays out expeditious path for debt repayment
The company in a statement said that EbixCash and its 200 affiliates outside the United States are not impacted by the filing and will continue to operate normally
Noise announces strategic funding from Bose
The collaboration marks Noise’s first-ever funding as a part of the Series A round
Adani’s AMG Media Network acquires 50% stake in IANS from third party
Post the acquisition, the company will get equity shares both with and without voting rights
Graphisads launches IPO on NSE Emerge Platform
The IPO, comprising 48,12,000 equity shares, attracted a robust response from investors
BCCI invites bids for IPL 2024-2028 Title Sponsor Rights
BCCI has notified prohibited brand categories such as alcohol products, betting and cryptocurrency
Government re-invites application for Trai Chairman post
The post has been lying vacant since October 1, 2023
Jubilant Industries Ltd CEO Manu Ahuja passes away
The company disclosed the news of Ahuja's demise in an exchange filing on the BSE
Ashish Shelar, BCCI Treasurer and Mumbai BJP President, is Chief Guest for IPOY 2022
Shelar is a two-term MLA from Bandra and has served as School Education and Sports Minister in the Devendra Fadnavis government in 2019
IMPACT unveils 50 Most Influential Women List 2023
Anupriya Acharya, Hephzibah Pathak, Harman Dhillon, Aparna Purohit, Vineeta Singh are in the list of the most outstanding women achievers in Media, Marketing & Advertising