• MSLGROUP Awarded Asia PR Network of the Year for Second Year Running & Glenn Osaki Named PR Agency Head of the Year

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 01, 2013

    MSLGROUP Asia secures rare double win at Campaign Asia-Pacific PRWeek Awards Hong Kong, 28 June 2013 - MSLGROUP, Publicis Groupe?s strategic communications and engagement consultancy was awarded ?Asia-Pacific Network of the Year? for the second straight year and Asia President Glenn Osaki was named ?Agency Head of the Year?, at the prestigious Campaign Asia-Pacific 2013 PR Week Awards on June 28.

    It is rare that the top prize of ?Asia-Pacific Network of the Year? is awarded to the same agency in back-to-back years. The jury comprised of communications clients said that MSLGROUP stood out for its talent initiatives as well as its meaningful and engaging CSR work. The jury also highlighted that MSLGROUP maintained high retention levels for both clients and talent, which proved that MSLGROUP delivers best-in-class client service as well as strong internal programs for local talent to develop their careers.

    MSLGROUP Asia dominated the ?People & Consultancies? categories as Asia President Glenn Osaki was awarded for his outstanding leadership and professional performance. Osaki?s commitment to harnessing the best local talent to address fast-changing local markets and supporting them with the training, tools and processes of a global firm, has helped MSLGROUP become Asia?s leading, truly integrated strategic communications and engagement consultancy. The jury specifically commented that Osaki stood out for his strong stand on industry education as well as growth of the agency. Osaki?s teachings and presentations about the PR industry to universities and business associations across Asia contributed to an enhanced understanding and positioning of strategic communications advisory as a key industry to the next generation of professionals.

    Commenting on the award wins, Glenn Osaki, President, MSLGROUP Asia, said, ?I am so overwhelmed and proud of our colleagues for being recognised as Asia-Pacific Network of the Year in back-to-back years! This win validates our strategy of investing in the best local talent in the region and providing them with a platform to develop their careers so they are equipped to do the very best work for our clients. I believe we are just getting started in Asia, and that we have the right business plan and momentum to delight clients and empower staff for years to come.?

    The Campaign Asia-Pacific PRWeek Awards is one of the leading agency recognition programmes in the region and is renowned as a benchmark in the communications industry, rewarding agencies for the strategies, people and achievements that have transformed businesses and brands.

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  • Tune-in to House of Anubis, an all-new series on Sonic

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 01, 2013

    MUMBAI: After a successful spell overseas, House of Anubis is all set to air on the Indian television. A teen drama spun around the mysterious occurrences in a boarding school dormitory that serves as a home to nine kids under the strict watch of the caretaker, Victor Rodenmaar Jr.

    The series begins with the arrival of a new student, Nina Martin and the sudden and uncanny disappearance of another resident named Joy Mercer. Watch as the mystery unfolds and unravels the dark secrets of House of Anubis.

    You can run, you can hide but you can?t escape the trap?

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  • ZEE elevates Mr.N.S.Easwaran as Business Head of Zee Tamizh

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 01, 2013

    Chennai, July 01, 2013: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), today announced a development in the leadership team, of the company?s leading Tamil GEC channel - Zee Tamizh. Mr. N. S. Easwaran, the Deputy Business Head of Zee Tamizh is elevated as Business head of Zee Tamizh from 1st July 2013. Mr. Prem Menon, who till now has been the Business Head will take charge of new initiative in Southern Markets. Mr.Prem Menon has been instrumental in building the Zee Tamizh business to its current level. While speaking about this new developments Mr.Prem Menon said, "It?s been a great journey setting up the Zee Tamil Channel and I enjoyed every moment of it .While I have to move on to expand the South Business for Zee , I wish Easwaran good luck to take the Zee Tamil Channel to greater heights".

    After taking charge in his new role, Mr.N.S.Easwaran said, the stage is set to move ahead and we have our plans in place. I?ll be taking on the baton from Mr.Prem Menon and take the channel to the next level".

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  • Dainik Bhaskar Group Launches Fotomania

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 01, 2013

    Mumbai, July 01, 2013: DB Corp Limited (DBCL), India?s largest print media company launched Fotomania. Fotomania is a mega contest launched in all DBCL?s markets giving an opportunity to today?s budding photographers to showcase their talent.

    The readers of Dainik Bhaskar can send their best clicked picture to enter the contest. Further to ease participation, entrants can share/ upload images on www.dainikbhaskar.com/fotomania, www.divyabhaskar.com/fotomania and www.divyamarathi.com/fotomania.

    The contest remains open to both amateurs and professionals where the participants can share pictures which can be submitted under the following categories.

    ? Nature ?Beauty and serenity of nature. Landscape showing the hidden beauty that amazes the mind and spirit

    ? Amazing India - The land of diversity, India is an amalgamation of traditions and cultures. Demonstrate this diversity through people of India

    ? Happiness ? Capture the amazing happy memories and moments of life The contest is open to readers of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Jharkhand and Maharashtra. Commenting on the initiative Mr. Prashant Kalyani, Heading the event at Dainik Bhaskar Group said, ?We at Dainik Bhaskar Group believes in encouraging the talent in our markets, thereby giving them a platform to showcase their skills and capabilities. Fotomania is one such initiative which can help us to recognize the talented photographers inside each of us. The winning photographer shall be felicitated and his picture shall be published with due credits in our newspaper.?

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  • Carat Fresh Integrated bags Richfeel?s PR duties

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 01, 2013

    Mumbai, June 2013:Carat Fresh Integrated an experiential marketing agency from the Aegis Media Group has succeeded in bagging the PR mandate for Richfeel.

    Richfeel is founded by Dr. Apoorva Shah and Dr. Sonal Shah in 1986 and has been a brand that is synonymous with total personal care solutions from the experts. Over the years Richfeel has brought in many firsts to India. Richfeel is the first and only Trichology chain in India- it is a concept that combines content and style that has amalgamated the scientific know-how of a medical practitioner and the finesse of an aesthetician to provide holistic solutions for hair, beauty and body care needs.

    Confirming the same, Dr. Apoorva Shah (Founder ? Richfeel) commented, ?By appointing Carat Fresh Integrated as our PR agency, we hope to reach out to our consumers and increase our brand recall value. With their assistance we look forward to strengthen our leadership status in the market. Their in-depth media knowledge will help us to achieve our business objectives.?

    Confirming the association, Sidharth Ghosh, VP - Carat Fresh Integrated said, ?Richfeel is an important win to us and we will be happy to partner them in achieving their business objectives. Carat Fresh Integrated is growing rapidly, not just in PR but in the entire gamut of experiential marketing, including activation, rural marketing, events, entertainment and sports marketing. We endeavor to provide Richfeel and all our clients the best services, of global standards?.

    With over 54 clinics across India, Richfeel Trichology has become the largest trichology chain in the world. They have developed many new technologies in the field of trichology like TST+, HairDX, HTMA and Anagrow. In 2008, Richfeel moved forward into the wellness arena where they opened their first spa- Richfeel- the luxury D Tox Spa in Mumbai. In 2012, Richfeel started India?s first designer hair restoration centre called Hair Forever. Today, under the brand Richfeel, Dr. Apoorva Shah and Dr. Sonal Shah have over 100 personal care products to their credit.

    Carat Fresh Integrated would help Richfeel to reach out to the audience via communicating through the right channels, that would in turn support the brand expand its scope across India.

    The Aegis Media India group comprises Carat Fresh Integrated (Experiential Marketing), Vizeum, Posterscope, the global OOH sector leader, Brandscope, Hyperspace (Retail), Carat, the world?s largest independent media communications specialist, PSI (Airports), Doosra (Creative), Isobar, the global communications agency with digital at its heart and iProspectCommunicate2, the global leader in search and performance marketing.

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  • Nemish Sanghvi joins Times Television Network as Associate Vice President ? Branded Content

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jul 01, 2013

    Mumbai, July 1st ,2013 : India?s largest media service conglomerate Times Television Network, a network house of Benett Coleman and Co. Ltd (BCCL) appoint Nemish Sanghvi as Associate Vice President - Branded Content. Nemish ? A BCOM graduate & a seasonal professional has over 14 years of collective experience in the field of Live Events and marketing. His expertise lies in Business Development, Strategic Planning, Conceptualizing, ideating & executing successful events & Intellectual Properties.

    Prior to Joining Times Television Network, Nemish was working as Project Head in Percept Sports & Entertainment & Percept Live ? A Consolidated SBU for all the Intellectual Properties Business of Percept Ltd. Over there he had been instrumental in handling many properties including Sunburn in Goa since its inception & its various editions globally. He had implemented many new features in Sunburn during it run till now. He also has successfully executed events & activations for Goa Super Sixes for all the 4 editions. He played a pivotal role in producing the Nokia New Year Eve on 31st Dec 2006 which was simulcasted in 5 countries successfully. Nemish also have had grass root level experience in ideating & managing prolific events for international artists like David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia ? One Last Tour, Armin Van Buuren, Armin & Tiesto arena gigs.

    Earlier to percept Nemish was donning the role of Manager in Wiz Craft International for 2 years. Collectively he has handled various prominent brands like Reuters, BNP, Citi Bank, HDFC and many more...

    In his current role in Times Television Network Nemish will be responsible to grow the existing business portfolio and look at sustained relationship with existing & prospective clients and brands and offer them holistic branding solutions. He will be instrumental in designing effective strategies for various brands across the board and embed them tactfully in the broad spectrum of varied content of the Times Network Consortium.

    Speaking on his appointment, Nemish Sanghvi said, ?I am extremely honored and excited to join the Times Television Network. The canvas of the group will help me in effectively executing my past experience in the current business scenario. I would extend my thanks to Percept & Mr. Harindra & Mr. Shailendra Singh under whose guidance I learnt the art of successfully implementing tailor made strategies for varied projects since the past 9 years. I do look forward to work with the present team of Times Network to develop and execute a roadmap to achieve the next phase of growth for this company.?

    Nemish has completed his BCOM from NM College, Mumbai. He is a sport fanatic and plays Cricket, Football and Tennis regularly. To unwind Nemish likes to spend time with his friends and family & indulges in Travelling, Reading & Swimming.

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