This week we witnessed Rajan Anandan VP, Southeast Asia and India, Google win the IMPACT Person of the Year 2018 Award, while WPP unveiled its radical evolution plan, which included major restructuring and cutting of 3,500 jobs.
The week gone by was also one of big pitches and account wins with Chinese smartphone maker calling for a media pitch worth Rs 200 crore, while IPG Mediabrands' Initiative retained Reckitt Benckiser account worth Rs 450 crore. There were several interesting appointments this week as Wavemaker global CEO Tim Castree was appointed as CEO of GroupM, North America, and Uday Shankar was named as Chairman of Star & Disney India and President of The Walt Disney Company APAC.
As the week came to a close, the exchange4media flagship India PR & Corporate Communications 2018 Awards (IPRCCC Awards) kicked off with Adfactors PR, Genesis Burson-Marstellar and Viacom 18 winning big.
Read these stroies and more:
Rajan Anandan wins IMPACT Person of the Year, 2018 Award
WPP to cut 3,500 jobs as part of restructuring
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/wpp-to-cut-3500-jobs-93414.html
OnePlus calls for media pitch worth Rs 200 crore
Initiative retains Reckitt Benckiser account worth Rs 450 crore
GroupM names Wavemaker CEO Tim Castree as CEO GroupM, North America
Uday Shankar named Chairman, Star & Disney India; President, The Walt Disney Company APAC
Adfactors PR, Genesis Burson-Marstellar and Viacom 18 win big at IPRCCA 2018
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
A round-up of all big stories that made headlines this week
This week saw a mixed bag of stories. The biggest highlight was the launch of DAN-e4m digital marketing report. There were some big appointments. Also, we did some very interesting news & analytical stories this week. Click on the links below to read these articles one more time.
Digital to command nearly 30% of ad pie by 2021: DAN-e4m Report
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/digital-to-command-nearly-30-of-ad-pie-by-2021-dan-e4m-report-94044.html
Industry predictions: 2019 to see more dynamic play in OTT space
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/industry-predictions-2019-to-see-more-dynamic-play-in-ott-space-93963.html
2019 through the eyes of Media Agency Leaders
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/2019-through-the-eyes-of-media-agency-leaders-93988.html
DD Free Dish e-Auctions to resume based on new policy
https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/dd-free-dish-e-auctions-to-resume-based-on-new-policy-94019.html
IRS 2018 runs behind schedule, likely to be out by March end
https://www.exchange4media.com/media-others-news/irs-2018-runs-behind-schedule-likely-to-be-out-by-march-end-93962.html
Manu Sawhney appointed as new CEO of the International Cricket Council
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements-news/manu-sawhney-appointed-as-new-ceo-of-the-international-cricket-council-94012.html
Sonal Dabral to lead Ogilvy APAC Creative Team
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements-news/sonal-dabral-to-lead-ogilvy-apac-creative-team-93998.html
Mullen Lintas names Vikas Mehta CEO
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements-news/mullen-lintas-names-vikas-mehta-ceo-93968.html
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
We bring you a round-up of the top stories making headlines this past week
This week exchange4media took a look at the emerging trends in various sectors. Also, the I&B Ministry announced its decision to hike ad rates for the print media by 25%. There were also big pitches and account wins, as Marico invited a media pitch worth 500 crores, a year after incumbent agency Lodestar UM took charge of the account, while Dentsu Aegis Network bagged the 500 crore media business for Oppo, OnePlus.
Several interesting people movements also made the news this week, with Matt James being appointed as Global Brand President of Zenith, Binodan Sarma being appointed as VP, Dentsu Impact Digital. Delna Sethna also moved on from L&K Saatchi & Saatchi as Chief Creative Officer, while Priyanka Sehgal of Network18 and Network18 Digital CEO Manish Maheshwari also resigned. In International News, Chris Hirst was elevated as CEO of Global Creative Network, Havas.
Read these stories and more:
What’s in store for the ad world in 2019
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/whats-in-store-for-the-ad-world-in-2019-93837.html
Industry predictions: Radio waves into 2019
IPL, World Cup and General Elections: TV industry to see a lot of activity in 2019
Marketers watch out: Trends that will take off in 2019
Changes in tech will influence marketing in 2019 in a big way: Report
I&B Ministry hikes ad rates for print media by 25%
Marico invites media pitch worth Rs 500 crore
DAN bags media account for OPPO, OnePlus
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/dan-bags-media-account-for-oppo-oneplus-93876.html
Zenith appoints Matt James as Global Brand President
Dentsu Impact appoints Binodan Sarma as VP, Dentsu Impact Digital
L&K Saatchi & Saatchi's CCO Delna Sethna moves on
Priyanka Sehgal of Network18 calls it quits
Network18 Digital CEO Manish Maheshwari quits
Havas promotes Chris Hirst as CEO of Global Creative Network
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
A round-up of all top stories that made headlines this week
As we stepped into the new year, exchange4media looked at the trends that dominated 2018 and the ones that are expected to dominate 2019. Some of the other important stories of the week were the movement of Kellogg’s creative account from JWT to Ogilvy and elevation of Avinash Pandey as the CEO ABP News Network. Click on the links below to read these stories one more time.
2019 Predictions: Digital trends to watch out for
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/2019-predictions-digital-trends-to-watch-out-for-93759.html
Happy 2019 to the Indian Ad Land: The Numbers Look Good
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/happy-2019-to-the-indian-ad-land-the-numbers-look-good-93737.html
2018: A year of large-format digital shows and tier-II & III audience
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/2018-a-year-of-large-format-digital-shows-and-tier-ii-and-iii-audience-93724.html
Kellogg’s creative duties move to Ogilvy from JWT
Avinash Pandey elevated as CEO ABP News Network
https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/avinash-pandey-elevated-as-ceo-abp-news-93748.html
Kalli Purie of India Today creates flat structure, elevates division heads to COO level
https://www.exchange4media.com/media-print-news/kalli-purie-of-india-today-creates-flat-structure-elevates-sales-heads-to-coo-93744.html
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
We bring you a round up of the top stories making headlines this week
This week, the new TRAI tariff order dominated the headlines as television channels work to educate consumers about the new framework. This week also saw interesting people movements including the appointment of Basant Dhawan as National Agency Head, Entertainment Business, Star India, and Arpana Kumar being appointed as Lead Communications & Programmes, Shell India.
This week we also continued our Year-Ender series with 'The Year That Was 2018' and took a look back at key moments in the media, marketing, and advertising world that made headlines this year.
Read more here:
Ahead of TRAI’s tariff regime, broadcasters announce new channel packs
Tariff rule: TRAI gives 30 days for transition, but broadcasters all set for the show
TRAI announces 1-month migration period for smooth implementation of tariff order
TRAI extends deadline for new tariff regime to Feb 1
Star India appoints Basant Dhawan as National Agency Head, Entertainment Business
Shell India appoints Arpana Kumar as Lead Communications & Programmes
Key developments that shaped print media in 2018
Native advertising pieces that raised the bar this year
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
A roundup of the stories that made headlines this week
As 2018 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year that was. And so, during the week, we had year-ender articles summing up all major developments in different sectors. We also had very interesting analytical pieces on the OTT scene in India and how the new tariff rule ads have made IBF the top advertiser on TV. There were some important appointment announcements too.
Click on the links below to read all these stories yet again.
TV Industry: Here’s what made headlines in 2018
https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/tv-industry-heres-what-made-headlines-in-2018-93569.html
Native advertising pieces that raised the bar this year
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/native-advertising-pieces-that-raised-the-bar-this-year-93462.html
Disruptive advertising trends that 2018 brought in
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/disruptive-advertising-trends-that-2018-brought-in-93494.html
2019: The year of the voice
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/2019-the-year-of-the-voice-93544.html
TVCs informing viewers about new tariff rule make IBF top advertiser
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/tvcs-informing-viewers-about-new-tariff-rule-makes-ibf-top-advertiser-93598.html
Is the Indian OTT consumer ready to pay?
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/is-the-indian-ott-consumer-ready-to-pay-93502.html
Mindshare APAC elevates Prashant Modi as COO; appoints Rohan Lightfoot as CGO
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements-news/mindshare-apac-elevates-prashant-modi-as-coo-appoints-rohan-lightfoot-as-cgo-93552.html
Aditya Kanthy, Group MD, DDB Mudra, set to become CEO next year
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements-news/aditya-kanthy-group-md-ddb-mudra-all-set-to-become-ceo-from-next-year-93535.html
Reliance Entertainment’s Big Synergy appoints Rajiv Bakshi as CEO
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements-news/reliance-entertainments-big-synergy-appoints-rajiv-bakshi-as-ceo-93534.html
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
Your weekly news roundup. A summary of all stories that made headlines
The week turned out to be quite an eventful one, with several major announcements. The industry witnessed some big appointments and resignations, including Piyush Pandey’s elevation as Global Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy, Unilever CMO Keith Weed’s retirement and India Today Group CEO Vivek Khanna stepping down. The other highlight of the week was Hindustan Unilever’s acquisition of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare India. exchange4media did detailed coverage of all these developments. Click on the links below to read the stories.
Ogilvy appoints Piyush Pandey as its global CCO
https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements-news/ogilvy-appoints-piyush-pandey-as-its-global-cco-93292.html
Unilever CMO Keith Weed Quits
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/unilever-cmo-keith-weed-quits-93320.html
HUL acquires GSK Consumer Health India for Rs 31,700 crore
Another first for Piyush Pandey, only Indian to become a Global CCO
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/another-first-for-piyush-pandey-only-indian-to-become-a-global-cco-93302.html
Piyush Pandey: The universal creative director everyone wants to impress
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/piyush-pandey-the-universal-creative-director-everyone-wants-to-impress-93321.html
HUL-GSK merger: A win-win for both sides
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/hul-gsk-merger-a-win-win-for-both-sides-93251.html
What giant mergers say about the future of agencies
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/what-giant-mergers-say-about-the-future-of-agencies-93268.html
India Today Group CEO Vivek Khanna quits
https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/india-today-group-group-ceo-quits-93237.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
It has been a busy week with two of our events scheduled one after the other, the Indian Marketing Awards in Delhi and the exchange4media Conclave South in Bengaluru, both concluding as a grand success.
The news of the week was WPP announcing that Wunderman and J. Walter Thompson will unite to form Wunderman Thompson, a creative, data and technology agency built to inspire growth for its clients.
The week also saw the sad demise of CNN News18 Managing Editor, Radhakrishnan Nair. Many tributes flowed in from industry veterans and Nair's colleagues praising him for being a professional father.
The past week also saw several appointments, MediaCom appoints Christine Fang as Global CFO, Havas India appointed Bobby Pawar as Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney Company named Mahesh Samat as APAC Head of Consumer Products Commercialisation, among others.
In the advertising world, the ad that has been the talk of the town is the campaign by Birla Aerocon Pipes. The green building solution brand has leveraged desi cultural nuances just right leaving Indians very amused.
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:
WPP to merge J Walter Thompson with Wunderman
CNN News18 Managing Editor Radhakrishnan Nair is no more
Influencer marketing is broken, can we fix it?
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/influencer-marketing-is-broken-can-we-fix-it-93118.html
Shamsher Singh to head Republic TV’s soon-to-be-launched Hindi channel
MediaCom appoints Christine Fang as Global CFO
Havas India appoints Bobby Pawar as Chairman & Chief Creative Officer
Walt Disney Company names Mahesh Samat as APAC Head of Consumer Products Commercialisation
Reckitt Benckiser calls for media pitch worth Rs 450 crore
What's in a name?: A lot, says Birla Aerocon's hilarious ad
Snapchat Kicks-Off India Story
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/snapchat-kicks-off-india-story-93177.html
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
We bring you a roundup of the top stories making headlines this past week
This week began on a sad note as the media and advertising world awoke to the news of legendary ad-man, Alyque Padamsee's passing at the age of 90. Tributes poured in for the advertising doyen, considered to be the 'Father of modern Indian advertising'.
The week also witnessed many people movements, including Raj Nayak stepping down from his role as COO at Viacom18, and Joy Chakraborthy, Forbes India CEO and President (Revenue), Network18 Media & Investments, who stepped down from his role on Monday.
One of the week's big appointments has been that of Abhijit Bose, who was named Country Head of WhatsApp India. Digital marketing agency Social Kinnect also announced the appointment of Bharat Suri as Vice President of Operations.
Also, the first edition of the exchange4media Media & Media Education Summit also began last week in New Delhi and witnessed leading experts discussing the challenges faced in the fields of Media and Media Education.
Click to read these stories and more:
Ad veteran Alyque Padamsee passes away:
https://www.exchange4media.com/advertising-news/ad-veteran-alyque-padamsee-passes-away-93006.html
Tributes Pour in for Alyque Padamsee:
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/tributes-pour-in-for-alyque-padamsee-93010.html
Alyque Padamsee: God and Father of Modern Indian Advertising:
Our loss to see a committed leader leave: Sudhanshu Vats on Raj Nayak's exit:
Joy Chakraborthy quits Network18:
https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/joy-chakraborthy-quits-network18-93021.html
Abhijit Bose appointed as Head of WhatsApp India:
Social Kinnect appoints Bharat Suri as VP-Operations:
Jury Meet of Media & Media Education Summit held in New Delhi:
Important to bridge gap between theory & practice: Experts at e4m Media Summit:
exchange4media Group Service
Recap: The Week That Was
Your weekly news roundup, a summary of some of the stories to keep an eye on
Festivities were in the air with brands celebrating Children's Day through various campaigns and exchange4media Conclave celebrating the Influencer of the Year Award last night. Not to forget the frenzy over one of Bollywood’s hottest couples, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, tying the knot.
Subhash Chandra-led Essel Group is looking to divest up to 50 per cent stake in the Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL). We interviewed Chandra for more insight.
The past week also saw several appointment announcements, which included ZEEL has promoted Ashish Sehgal, the former Chief Operating Officer, ZEE Unimedia, to the position of Chief Growth Officer. The Dentsu Inc. announced a healthy financial results for their Q3-2018.
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:
"This bride has many suitors," says Dr. Subhash Chandra
https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/this-bride-has-many-suitors-says-dr-subhash-chandra-92988.html
Deepika-Ranveer: Will we soon see brand ‘RanDeep’?
#DeepVeer wedding: Brands join the ‘band’wagon
https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/deepveer-wedding-brands-join-the-bandwagon-92983.html
From special cartoon shows to child editors, channels celebrate Children’s Day
Sunfeast Farmlite releases #HealthierYouAwaitsYou campaign
exchange4media Influencer of the Year Award conferred upon Virendra Gupta and Umang Bedi
Apple appoints Nokia’s Ashish Chowdhary as Country Manager for India
ZEEL’s Ashish Sehgal gets new role as Chief Growth Officer
Nestle’s Akash Deep Batra joins Twitter India as Business Head, West & South regions
Shantanu Gangane resigns from Viu India
https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/shantanu-gangane-resigns-from-viu-india-92989.html
The rise of goodvertising: Do consumers actually buy it?
Star India publishes rate card as per TRAI Tariff Order
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 Group Service
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