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Deepak Chhabria quits JioStar; steps down as Executive Vice President at Star Plus
Next IPL Media Rights: Could CTV redraw the map to bring more bidders to the table?
With Connected TV emerging as a major viewing and advertising screen, the next tender could see BCCI explore more granular packages, say industry sour...
Happy birthday Rajesh Kamat: From building media businesses to investing in their future
Currently Managing Director at Emerald Media Advisors in Singapore, Kamat has spent more than a decade on the investment side of the media and enterta...
Anu Sikka joins Jio Studios as Head of Animation
Sikka recently stepped down as Executive Vice President and Business Head – Kids Entertainment and Infotainment at JioStar
JioStar’s Atinder Sodhi joins Zee5 as Vice President - Growth & Strategy
Sodhi recently stepped down as Director - Strategy and Analytics at JioStar after nearly 8 years
Vivek Mohan Sharma moves on from JioStar
He was Business Head- Youth, Music & English (TV+ JiHotstar).
Anu Sikka moves on from JioStar
Sikka was with JioStar for nearly 2 years after spending 16 years with Viacom18
JioStar EVP Ad Sales Prashant Shetty steps down
Shetty was associated with the broadcaster for nearly seven years
Happy Birthday Uday Shankar: The force behind Indian media's reinvention
As JioStar Vice-Chairman, Uday Shankar, turns a year older, a look back at his stellar three-decade media journey
Can FIFA build Zee into India's next great sports brand?
Guest Column: Mohit Mehra, Founder, MCode Ventures, explores why the next broadcast playbook will be written around fan experiences
Leadership Timeline
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Jan 2025
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Vivek Mohan Sharma — Business Head- Youth, Music & English (TV+ JiHotstar) (resignation)
Vivek Mohan Sharma moves on from JioStar after five years.
Oct 2023
Anu Sikka — Business Unit Head of Kids cluster (departure)
Anu Sikka was with Viacom18 for nearly 16 years, leading kids programming.
Oct 2023
Atinder Sodhi — Director - Strategy and Analytics (previous_role)
Atinder Sodhi was earlier with Viacom18 for 5 years.
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Rajesh Kamat — Group COO and CEO of COLORS (appointment)
Rajesh Kamat served as Group COO and CEO of COLORS at Viacom18.
AI Insights
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Executive Departures. Several high-profile executives have recently left JioStar, indicating potential shifts in strategy and operations within the company.
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Connected TV Opportunities. The emergence of Connected TV as a major platform for viewing and advertising suggests that Viacom18 may need to innovate its approach to media rights and content distribution.
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Investment in Animation. With Anu Sikka joining Jio Studios as Head of Animation, there is a clear focus on expanding content offerings in the animation sector, which could enhance Viacom18's portfolio.
FAQs
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Several executives, including Anu Sikka and Prashant Shetty, have recently left JioStar, indicating a period of transition within the company.
Viacom18 is expected to adapt its strategies for media rights and content distribution as Connected TV becomes a significant platform for viewing and advertising.
Anu Sikka's appointment as Head of Animation at Jio Studios suggests a strategic emphasis on expanding animation content offerings.
Key executives include Anu Sikka, Prashant Shetty, and Atinder Sodhi, all of whom have transitioned to other roles in the industry.
The next IPL media rights tender could see Viacom18 exploring new packages and strategies due to the growing importance of Connected TV.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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Viacom18 continues to navigate the competitive media landscape with significant personnel changes, as several key executives transition to other companies, including Anu Sikka and Prashant Shetty moving on from JioStar. The company is also poised to adapt to evolving viewing habits with the rise of Connected TV, which may influence future media rights tenders for major events like the IPL.
Key Executives
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Anu Sikka
Head of Animation at Jio Studios
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Prashant Shetty
Former EVP Ad Sales at JioStar
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Atinder Sodhi
Vice President - Growth & Strategy at Zee5