e4mrecap: The Week That Was
A recap of the most important stories that you may have missed this week
Here’s a recap:
Should advertisers be worried about Chrome's ad blocker?
PepsiCo appoints new India CEO after D Shivakumar’s resignation
Building lasting brands is about romancing with risk: Dr A Velumani, Thyrocare
MAS'17: Mobile adex to eclipse OOH + Radio by 2020
CVL Srinivas to be recipient of exchange4media Influencer Award 2017
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
A weekly round-up of all stories that made headlines this week
As Diwali fervour gripped the nation this week, we too had an elaborate festival coverage, taking a look at how different sectors are expected to perform during the season. We also had a very insightful piece on what makes India a dangerous place for journalists. To read these stories, click on the links below.
Thugs of Hindostan & festivals: It's celebration time for in-cinema advertising industry
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/thugs-of-hindostan-festivals-its-celebration-time-for-in-cinema-advertising-industry-92871.html
Crackling Diwali campaigns that caught our attention
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/crackling-diwali-campaigns-that-caught-our-attention-92859.html
Tough fight from online players, but retail looks at double-digit Diwali growth
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/tough-fight-from-online-players-but-retail-looks-at-double-digit-diwali-growth-92860.html
After two tough years it's finally a Happy Diwali for FMCG sector
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/after-tough-two-years-fmcg-sector-expected-to-grow-12-13-this-festive-season-experts-92841.html
What makes India rank amongst the most dangerous places for journalists?
https://www.exchange4media.com/media-print-news/what-makes-india-rank-amongst-the-most-dangerous-places-for-journalists-92807.html
exchange4media Staff
Recap: The Week That Was
Your weekly news roundup, a summary of some of the stories to keep an eye on
It has been a rather busy and interesting week. In a setback to Star India, the Supreme Court dismissed its appeal challenging the tariff order of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) paving way for implementation of the tariff order passed in 2017. The past week we also reported the Q3 FY results of Google, Facebook, Amazon, Sun TV, Marico, among others. There were also some interesting people movements making headlines. With the festive fervour in the air, we reported on various brands ringing in the festive season with festive special coverages. The past week we concluded The Maddies Awards. Mindshare took home the coveted ‘Agency of the Year’ award while Jio won the ‘Mobile Marketer of the Year’ award. We are also gearing up for the 16th edition of e4m Conclave to be held on November 16 in Mumbai.
During the week, we also featured interesting interviews and analytical pieces perfect for your weekend read. Below you'll find a handful of the best headlines we published this week, click on them for more:
Publicis India appoints Neeraj Bassi as Managing Partner & Chief Strategy Officer
Leo Burnett India promotes Rakesh Hinduja to COO, West
Suresh Balakrishna joins The Hindu Group as Chief Revenue Officer
Mobile ad spends to grow by 63%: Mobile Ad Spends India Report 2018
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/mobile-ad-spends-to-grow-by-63-mobile-ad-spends-india-report-2018-92794.html
The Maddies 2018: Mindshare wins Agency of the Year; Jio is Mobile Marketer of the Year
In public interest, TRAI Act must prevail over Copyright Act: SC on tariff order case
Facebook Q3: Ad revenue at $13.54 billion, up 33% Y-O-Y
OPPO’s Diwali ad: Fireworks or damp squib?
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/oppos-diwali-ad-fireworks-or-damp-squib-92773.html
The Adventures of an Unsuspecting Entrepreneur: Kiran Khalap, chlorophyll
EY: Smartphone users expected to increase by 2.2 times to 650 million by 2022
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/ey-smartphone-users-expected-to-increase-by-22-times-to-650-million-by-2022-92743.html
e4m Conclave 2018: Meet our key speakers
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/e4m-conclave-2018-meet-our-key-speakers-92760.html
exchange4media Staff
Recap: The Week That Was
We bring you a round-up of top stories making headlines this week
The past week, we saw many major companies announcing healthy financial results for their Q3-2018. Tech giant Google reported a 21% rise in revenue, Amazon reported a 29% growth in net sales, while Twitter's revenue stood at $758 million. We also took a look at the advertising and marketing industry in our Business of Festivals coverage, as they try to make the most of this year's festive season.
The past week also saw several appointment announcements, which included Airbnb appointing Google's Aristotle Balogh as Chief Technology Officer and Initiative announcing the appointment of Alok Sinha as Chief Strategy Officer.
Read more:
Google ad business accounts for 86% of Alphabet Inc’s total revenue of $33.7 billion:
Amazon Q3 results: Net sales up 29% to $56.6 billion:
Q3 Results: Twitter ad revenue grows by 29% to $650 million:
Digital to see 25-30% hike in ad spend during festive season:
Bumpy start to year, but automobile industry expects better sales during festivals:
Festive spirit: Jewellery & textile brands expect 20-35% revenue growth:
Airbnb appoints Google's Aristotle Balogh as Chief Technology Officer:
Initiative appoints Alok Sinha as Chief Strategy Officer:
exchange4media Staff
Recap: The Week That Was
Your weekly news roundup, a summary of some of the stories to keep an eye on
This week, headlines were dominated by the #MeToo movement, which highlighted how pervasive the problem has become, with a focus on the media and advertising worlds. We also took a look at the way various brands are ringing in the festive season with festive special coverages. The past week we concluded our 4th edition of Media ACE Awards. GroupM took home the coveted ‘Network of the Year’ award. As for the Agency of the Year award, there was a tie between Mindshare India and Lodestar UM. iProspect made the cut in the ‘Digital Agency of the Year’ category. This past week also saw interesting people movements making headlines. Below are a handful of the best headlines we published this week, click on them for more:
#MeToo: How can the industry create a safer, harassment-free workplace?
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/metoo-how-can-the-industry-create-a-safer-harassment-free-workplace-92614.html
#MeToo: Four DAN employees axed following investigation
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/four-dan-employees-step-down-following-metoo-allegations-92602.html
MJ Akbar resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements-news/mj-akbar-resigns-amid-sexual-harassment-allegations-92587.html
How brands celebrated Durga Puja
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/how-brands-are-ringing-in-durga-puja-92612.html
Media ACE: GroupM, Ashish Bhasin, Prasanth Kumar, Mindshare, Lodestar share top honors
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/groupm-mindshare-india-lodestar-um-iprospect-secure-big-wins-at-e4m-media-ace-awards-92558.html
Media ACE 2018: GroupM wins the coveted ‘Network of the Year’ award
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/media-ace-2018-groupm-wins-the-coveted-network-of-the-year-award-92582.html
Myntra-Jabong CMO and CSO to exit end of this year
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/myntra-jabong-cmo-and-cso-to-exit-end-of-this-year-92571.html
ZEE5 India appoints Taranjeet Singh as CRO and Business Head - New Projects
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/zee5-india-appoints-taranjeet-singh-as-cro-and-business-head-new-projects-92544.html
RIL announces strategic investment in Den Networks, Hathway Cable and Datacom
https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/ril-announces-strategic-investment-in-den-networks-hathway-cable-and-datacom-92590.html
NDTV and Airtel launch live channel for smartphones
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/ndtv-and-airtel-launch-live-channel-for-smartphones-92570.html
Will Google's nifty 'Search to Shop' move work?
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/will-googles-nifty-search-to-shop-move-work-92615.html
Meet Agrahyah - The First Voice Agency
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/meet-agrahyah-the-first-voice-agency-92593.html
exchange4media Staff
Recap: The Week That Was
We bring you a round-up of the top stories making headlines this week
This week, headlines were dominated by the #MeToo movement, which highlighted how pervasive the problem has become, with a focus on the media and advertising worlds. We also took a look at the way various brands are attempting to woo consumers during the festive season, with our Business of Festivals coverage. This past week also saw many interesting people and account movements making headlines:
See the links to for more:
#MeToo movement exposes the cracks in media and advertising worlds
With #MeToo exposé, entertainment business staring at Rs 500 crore loss
Festive Advertising: Brand campaigns that are lighting up the screen this year
Donning Navratri ‘jackets', newspapers hopeful of a cheerful festive season
WPP retains activation business after Ford advertising review
Mindshare India wins new business worth Rs 1,100 crore in 9 months
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
Your weekly news roundup, a summary of some of the stories to keep an eye on
It’s never a dull moment in the marketing and advertising industry. Last week too saw some major dismissals as well as appointments, and wins. Havas Group bolstered its leadership strength with the appointment of Rana Barua as CEO of Havas Group India. Barua was last CEO – Group of Creativeland Asia.
Sridhar Ramaswamy stepped down as Google’s Advertising Chief. Ramaswamy, who joined Google in 2003, is said to have played a critical role in growing Googles’ ad revenue from $10 billion in 2013 to the current over $100 billion.
Sagar Mahabaleshwarkar, Chief Creative Officer of Cheil WW India decided to move on from the organisation to pursue new opportunities. Emmanuel Upputuru will be replacing him.
Eros International appointed Rafiq Gangjee as its new CMO. Previously this role was carried out by Prerna Singh, who has now moved to the content team as VP - Talent & Short Films.
The week also saw Sony Pictures Network and Tata Sky lock horns over channel drop. SPN issued a statement condemning Tata Sky for choosing to drop 22 SPN channels from its subscription, sources in Tata Sky claimed that the channels dropped barely comprise 3 per cent of viewership.
There were also few heart-warming campaigns such as by brands like luggage manufacturer Samsonite, who decided to take up the initiative to launch a campaign focusing on reviving the tourism in Kerala.
Do read our interview with Sandeep Bhushan, Director, Facebook India and South Asia, who also leads the Global Marketing Solutions (GMS) teams in India and South Asia, talks about Facebook’s offerings to several brands and advertisers that help them achieve their desired objective, be it brand imagery or brand sales.
During the week, we also featured interesting interviews and analytical pieces perfect for your weekend read. Below you'll find a handful of the best headlines we published this week, click on them for more:
Sridhar Ramaswamy Steps Down As Google’s Advertising Chief
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital/sridhar-ramaswamy-steps-down-as-googles-advertising-chief_92341.html
We Need To Look At Havas Per Se As An Entire Concept: Vishnu Mohan And Rana Barua
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising/we-need-to-look-at-havas-per-se-as-an-entire-concept-vishnu-mohan-and-rana-barua_92354.html
Sagar Mahabaleshwarkar, CCO, Cheil WW India, quits: Sources
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising/sagar-mahabaleshwarkar-cco-cheil-ww-india-quits-sources_92372.html
Eros International Appoints Rafiq Gangjee As CMO
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/eros-international-appoints-rafiq-gangjee-as-cmo_92336.html
SPN, Tata Sky Continue To Lock Horns Over Channel Drop
https://www.exchange4media.com/mediatv/spn-tata-sky-continue-to-lock-horns-over-channel-drop_92357.html
Why Samsonite’s #KeralaIsOpen Ad Is Going Viral For Good Reasons?
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising/why-samsonites-keralaisopen-ad-is-going-viral-for-good-reasons_92321.html
Aspire To Help Brand Partners Achieve Their Objectives: Sandeep Bhushan, Facebook
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising/aspire-to-help-brand-partners-achieve-their-objectives-sandeep-bhushan-facebook_92338.html
Hey! Mr Agency Guy, Go Beyond The Brief, Be My Partner, Say Marketers
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/hey-mr-agency-guy-go-beyond-the-brief-be-my-partner-say-marketers_92378.html
News18'S Rajiv Singh Joins SonyLIV As Head- Ad Sales And Monetisation
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital/news18s-rajiv-singh-joins-sonyliv-as-head-ad-sales-and-monetisation_92351.html
Kishore Tadepalli To Head JWT Mumbai
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising/kishore-tadepalli-to-head-jwt-mumbai_92375.html
Srinivasan Swamy Of R K Swamy Hansa Group Will Be Next IAA Chairman
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements/srinivasan-swamy-of-r-k-swamy-hansa-group-will-be-next-iaa-chairman_92349.html
Wavemaker India And Vodafone India Win Top Honours At EMVIES 2018
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/wavemaker-india-and-vodafone-india-win-top-honours-at-emvies-2018_92397.html
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
Your weekly news roundup, a summary of some of the stories to keep an eye on
The week started off with one of the most anticipated announcements
in the industry-- the appointment of Ajit Mohan as the Managing Director and
Vice-President of Facebook India. exchange4media was one of the firsts to
report the news and we followed it up with a detailed piece on Ajit Mohan. Another
important story of the week was OPPO mobile calling for a media pitch worth Rs
200 crore.
During the week, we also did some very interesting interviews and analytical
pieces. Clink on the links below to read these stories:
Facebook appoints Ajit Mohan as Managing Director And
Vice-President, Facebook India
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements/facebook-appoints-ajit-mohan-as-managing-director-and-vice-president-facebook-india_92233.html
Meet The New Chief Of Facebook India
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital/meet-the-new-chief-of-facebook-india_92238.html
Jio wanted to change everything in no time: Borja Borrero,
Interbrand
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/jio-wanted-to-change-everything-in-no-time-borja-borrero-interbrand_92236.html
Google search turns 20: New trends in search marketing
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital/google-search-turns-20-new-trends-in-search-marketing_92282.html
Video OTT revenue In India expected to reach Rs 13,800 crore
by FY 2023
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital/video-ott-revenue-in-india-expected-to-reach-rs-13800-crore-by-fy-2023_92262.html
OPPO mobile calls for media pitch worth Rs 200 cr
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/oppo-mobile-calls-for-media-pitch-worth-rs-200-cr_92250.html
DD FreeDish to announce e-auction date soon
https://www.exchange4media.com/mediatv/dd-freedish-to-announce-e-auction-date-soon_92232.html
exchange4media Group Service
e4m Recap: The Week That Was
Your weekly news roundup, a summary of some of the stories to keep an eye on
Star Sports has appointed ex-Airtel Chief Brand and Online Officer Rajiv Mathrani as its new Chief Marketing Officer. ALTBalaji appointed Divya Dixit as Senior Vice President and Head Of Marketing.
Ashish Bhasin, Chairman and CEO - South Asia, Dentsu Aegis Network, and Pratap Pawar, Chairman, Sakal Media Group, have been re-elected as the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of The Media Research Users Council (MRUC) at the 24th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai this week.
Sumit Awasthi, Deputy Managing Editor Network 18 will join ABP Network. Awasthi, who started his career with Zee News has close to 22 years of experience in the field of journalism and has worked with some of the top media houses in the country.
Karan Bajaj quit as Head of Discovery Communications India to pursue his own entrepreneurial ambitions. After quitting Viacom 18, Gaurav Lulla, who was head of digital media for MTV India and English Cluster including Vh1, Comedy Central and Colors Infinity, is starting a new content studio named Loose Cannons, a boutique content studio that specialises in content creation for Media hubs and brands.
In other big news, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne Benioff have bought Time Magazine for $190 million from Meredith Corp. The Wall Street Journal first reported the sale, which is expected to close in the next 30 days.
Hima Das, the first Indian woman athlete to win a gold at a global track event has partnered with sports brand adidas. Das, will now be equipped with the very best offerings from adidas for her racing and training needs, as she continues her journey to becoming the best sprinter in the world.
This week also celebrated birthdays of popular figures such actor Kareena Kapoor and Prime Minister of India Narendar Modi.
Click on the links below to read these stories:
Outgoing Marketing Head Vipul Prakash Of PepsiCo To Join MakeMyTrip
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/outgoing-marketing-head-vipul-prakash-of-pepsico-to-join-makemytrip_92200.html
Former COO Of FCB Ulka Sanjay Tandon Joins Thinkstr As CEO.
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements/former-coo-of-fcb-ulka-sanjay-tandon-joins-thinkstr-as-ceo_92193.html
Ex-Airtel Chief Brand Officer Rajiv Mathrani Joins Star Sports As CMO
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements/ex-airtel-chief-brand-officer-rajiv-mathrani-joins-star-sports-as-cmo_92133.html
Ashish Bhasin, Pratap Pawar Re-Elected Chairman & Vice Chairman Of MRUC Respectively
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements/ashish-bhasin-pratap-pawar-re-elected-chairman-vice-chairman-of-mruc-respectively_92132.html
Karan Bajaj Quits As Head Of Discovery Communications India
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements/karan-bajaj-quits-as-head-of-discovery-communications-india_92181.html
ALTBalaji Appoints Divya Dixit As Senior Vice President And Head Of Marketing
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements/altbalaji-appoints-divya-dixit-as-senior-vice-president-and-head-of-marketing_92203.html
Sumit Awasthi All Set To Join ABP News
https://www.exchange4media.com/mediatv/sumit-awasthi-all-set-to-join-abp-news_92114.html
Gaurav Lulla Of Viacom18 Quits To Start New Content Studio
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/gaurav-lulla-of-viacom18-quits-to-start-new-content-studio_92198.html
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Buys Time Magazine For $190 Million
https://www.exchange4media.com/media-print/salesforce-ceo-marc-benioff-buys-time-magazine-for-190-million_92100.html
India's Golden Girl, Sprinter Hima Das Joins Adidas
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/indias-golden-girl-sprinter-hima-das-joins-adidas_92152.html
A Look At Birthday Girl Kareena Kapoor's Brand Journey
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising/a-look-at-birthday-girl-kareena-kapoors-brand-journey_92189.html
#HappyBdayPMModi: From Humble Beginnings To Creating Brand NaMo
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising/happybdaypmmodi-from-humble-beginnings-to-creating-brand-namo_92119.html
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
A weekly roundup of all big stories that made headlines during the week
The week that went by saw some important appointments taking place in the industry. Viacom18 rejigged its top deck, and D Shivakumar was elected Chairman of ASCI. exchange4media caught up with Shivakumar to understand his vision for the self-regulatory body.
During the week, exchange4media also interviewed Richard Ingleton, the Group CEO of Kantar Insights. Further, we did some very interesting analytical stories such as the impact of Vodafone-Idea merger of Jio.
Also, exchange4media last week hosted its annual content marketing conference, Content Jam, that saw some of the biggest names of the industry such as Sunil Kataria CEO, India & SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited, and Sunil Lulla, Group CEO, Balaji Telefilms Ltd, delivering very insightful sessions.
Click on the links below to read these stories:
https://www.exchange4media.com/mediatv/viacom18-rejigs-top-deck_92034.html
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising/we-need-to-eliminate-stereotyping-in-our-ads-d-shivakumar-chairman-asci_92052.html
Ownership Change Will Not Stop Us From Doing Good Business: Richard Ingleton, Kantar
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/ownership-change-will-not-stop-us-from-doing-good-business-richard-ingleton-kantar_92020.html
Vodafone-Idea Merger: What Will Be Jio's Next Move?
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/vodafone-idea-merger-what-will-be-jios-next-move_92024.html
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital/no-medium-can-evolve-without-talking-the-native-language-sunil-kataria_92002.html
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/content-jam-the-production-of-originals-doesnt-come-cheap-sunil-lulla-balaji-telefilms_92000.html
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
From big announcements of people movements, to the humorous 'Apt Hai' trend, we bring you a round up of the news making headlines this week
After Radhikha Apte and her continued collaboration with Netflix was trolled on the Internet with a series of memes, Netflix this week released a fake video and a movie poster called ‘Omnipresent’ as a humorous response to the trolls, giving rise to the 'Apt Hai' trend. This led to brands including Zomato, CEAT Tyres and KFC capitalising on the trend.
This week also saw several appointments and people movement announcements. Guy Hearn has been named as OMD's Chief Product Officer, APAC, while Unilever's Geetu Verma is all set to take up her new overseas role as Vice President, Nutrition & Natural Platforms.
Gurmeet Singh stepped down as Vice President and Managing Director of Yahoo India, while NP Singh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Sony Pictures Networks has been elected as the new President of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF)
We also learnt this week that advertising giant WPP is all poised to announce the appointment of Mark Read as its new CEO after the exit of Sir Martin Sorrell.
Read more on these stories here:
In The ‘Pitching Season’, Media Business Worth Rs 4,000 Crore Change Hands
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising/in-the-pitching-season-media-business-worth-rs-4000-crore-change-hands_91797.html
How Apte!: Netflix, Radhika Apte And The Art Of Stopping Memes
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital/how-apte-netflix-radhika-apte-and-the-art-of-stopping-memes_91800.html
OMNIPRESENT: CEAT Tyres, Zomato, KFC Join The 'Apt Hai' Netflix Bandwagon
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital/omnipresent-ceat-tyres-zomato-kfc-join-the-apt-hai-netflix-bandwagon_91845.html
OMG Names Guy Hearn As Chief Product Officer-APAC
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/omd-names-guy-hearn-as-chief-product-officer-apac_91764.html
Unilever’s Geetu Verma To Take Up Overseas Role As VP, Nutrition & Natural Platforms
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing/unilevers-geetu-verma-to-take-up-overseas-role-as-vp-nutrition-natural-platforms_91772.html
Gurmit Singh Steps Down As VP And MD Of Yahoo! India
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements/gurmit-singh-steps-down-as-vp-and-md-of-yahoo-india_91774.html
NP Singh Elected New IBF President
https://www.exchange4media.com/mediatv/np-singh-elected-new-ibf-president_91867.html
WPP All Set To Announce Mark Read As CEO
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising/wpp-all-set-to-announce-mark-read-as-ceo_91863.html
exchange4media Group Service
