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Starcom’s Mehak Rampal to Lead Advocacy & Influence Vertical at L’Oréal

Starcom’s Mehak Rampal to Lead Advocacy & Influence Vertical at L’Oréal

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 01, 2025

After stepping down as Senior Director at Starcom, Rampal transitions to the brand side with L’Oréal.


Roadstar faces uphill battle to emerge as India’s OOH currency

Roadstar faces uphill battle to emerge as India’s OOH currency

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 21, 2025

While IOAA claims Roadstar has the backing of AAAI, the latter maintains the verdict is pending


The Media Maestro’s Next Act: Uday Shankar’s Legacy in Motion

The Media Maestro’s Next Act: Uday Shankar’s Legacy in Motion

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 16, 2025

From revolutionising news to building digital empires, Uday Shankar continues to script Indian media’s most compelling story.


The Talent Machine: How Uday Shankar Shaped a Generation of Media Powerhouses

The Talent Machine: How Uday Shankar Shaped a Generation of Media Powerhouses

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 15, 2025

From fresh graduates to global decision-makers, here’s a look at the outsiders Uday Shankar bet on, now leading the next era of media and tech.


Ishan Chatterjee to take over from Sanjog Gupta as CEO–Sports at JioStar

Ishan Chatterjee to take over from Sanjog Gupta as CEO–Sports at JioStar

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 07, 2025

This will be in addition to Chatterjee’s role as Head of Business, Sports Revenue, SMB, and Creator


Ishan Chatterjee: The new captain of JioStar’s sports vertical

Ishan Chatterjee: The new captain of JioStar’s sports vertical

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 07, 2025

Ishan Chatterjee joined JioCinema in 2024 after an illustrious career that includes tenures at Google, where he served as MD for YouTube India, McKinsey and...


Ogilvy India wins Gold Lion for Cadbury 5?Star’s 'Erase Valentine’s Day'

Ogilvy India wins Gold Lion for Cadbury 5?Star’s 'Erase Valentine’s Day'

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 20, 2025

Ogilvy India won a Gold Lion at Cannes Lions 2025 in the Social & Creator Lions category


Bisleri becomes GMR Rugby Premier League's Official hydration Partner

Bisleri becomes GMR Rugby Premier League's Official hydration Partner

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 20, 2025

This collaboration underscores Bisleri’s commitment to promoting health and wellness through sports, aligning with the league's mission to establish rugby in India, the company said


Startup funding woes tighten ad budgets: A&M sector gears up for another tough year

Startup funding woes tighten ad budgets: A&M sector gears up for another...

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • June 16, 2025

Startups raised $1.14B across 98 deals in May—a sharp 53% rebound from April’s funding slump of $745M. Yet, May recorded the second-lowest funding for the...


Zee Entertainment’s big pivot: A digital powerhouse in the making?

Zee Entertainment’s big pivot: A digital powerhouse in the making?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • May 19, 2025

This isn’t just a facelift. By mixing 30-year storytelling history with cutting-edge tech and targeting India’s 600 million-plus under-30 crowd, ZEE hopes to rebuild its...


Walt Disney reports equity loss of $300 million from India JV in FY25

Walt Disney reports equity loss of $300 million from India JV in...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • May 08, 2025

The company reported a 7% year-over-year increase in total revenues which stood at $23.6 billion in Q2 FY25, up from $22.1 billion in Q2 fiscal...


JioStar is just getting started: Sports CEO Sanjog Gupta

JioStar is just getting started: Sports CEO Sanjog Gupta

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • May 06, 2025

At the SVG Summit India 2025, Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar, discussed how JioHotstar is rapidly redefining the future of...


Our promise to our consumers is infinite possibilities: Sushant Sreeram, JioStar CMO

Our promise to our consumers is infinite possibilities: Sushant Sreeram, JioStar CMO

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 06, 2025

Speaking at the WAVES Summit, Sushant Sreeram described JioStar’s journey not as a typical business evolution, but as a Big Bang


Digital Dominance: Can JioStar’s rise challenge YouTube’s reign?

Digital Dominance: Can JioStar’s rise challenge YouTube’s reign?

  • by Shantanu David
  • April 24, 2025

As brands look for precision, engagement, and measurable outcomes, the battle between JioStar and YouTube is set to intensify, say experts


India’s OTT market hits Rs 37,940 Cr in 2024; YouTube grabs 38% share

India’s OTT market hits Rs 37,940 Cr in 2024; YouTube grabs 38%...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • April 23, 2025

Close on YouTube’s heels is erstwhile JioCinema with 31% share


P&G to hand Starcom its e-commerce media mandate across brands

P&G to hand Starcom its e-commerce media mandate across brands

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • April 22, 2025

The move deepens P&G’s partnership with Starcom, reflecting the FMCG giant’s growing focus on platform-specific media strategies


Tech startup funding propels India to 3rd globally — Ad industry eyes comeback

Tech startup funding propels India to 3rd globally — Ad industry eyes...

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • April 17, 2025

A surge in late-stage funding is set to fuel ad spends, but the sharp dip in early-stage capital is a clear red flag, reveals the...


Despite slow start, RoadStar’s path paved with purpose: Industry

Despite slow start, RoadStar’s path paved with purpose: Industry

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • April 14, 2025

Once brands demand data and results, the whole ecosystem will follow, making RoadStar adoption essential and inevitable, says Praveen Vadhera, CEO of IOAA


Hero MotoCorp narrows down agencies for Rs 750-crore media mandate

Hero MotoCorp narrows down agencies for Rs 750-crore media mandate

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • April 08, 2025

As per sources, Hero MotoCorp has shortlisted EssenceMediacom and Lodestar UM for the account


The economics of IPL 2025: How JioHotstar plans to win with bundling

The economics of IPL 2025: How JioHotstar plans to win with bundling

  • by Chehneet Kaur Shantanu David
  • April 04, 2025

By offering IPL access as part of data plans, JioHotstar aims to soften the impact of its paywall and sustain cricket’s digital dominance


46 Trillion Minutes Strong: TV’s unmatched dominance in content consumption

46 Trillion Minutes Strong: TV’s unmatched dominance in content consumption

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 03, 2025

At the Pitch CMO Summit Mumbai 2025, industry leaders highlighted television’s unmatched reach, storytelling power, and its pivotal role in brand building


JioStar’s A.C.E. Framework: Driving results with attention, context, and emotion

JioStar’s A.C.E. Framework: Driving results with attention, context, and emotion

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 03, 2025

Ajit Varghese, Head - Revenue, Entertainment & International, JioStar, spoke at Pitch CMO Summit 2025 on the evolving media landscape, the merger of major media...


TV will grow from 190 mn in 2024 to 214 mn households by 2026: Kevin Vaz

TV will grow from 190 mn in 2024 to 214 mn households...

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 27, 2025

In the opening remarks at FICCI Frames curtain raiser, Kevin Vaz spoke about how IPL continues to demonstrate the power of TV and digital


Virat Kohli dials up the heat on 'garmi' in Blue Star AC ads

Virat Kohli dials up the heat on 'garmi' in Blue Star AC...

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 26, 2025

The campaign by VML aims to fortify Blue Star's position as the go-to solution for fast and high-performance cooling


46 Trillion Minutes Strong: TV’s unmatched dominance in content consumption

46 Trillion Minutes Strong: TV’s unmatched dominance in content consumption

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 26, 2025

At the Pitch CMO Summit Mumbai 2025, industry leaders highlighted television’s unmatched reach, storytelling power, and its pivotal role in brand building


Haier teams up with JioHotstar as digital streaming partner for TATA IPL

Haier teams up with JioHotstar as digital streaming partner for TATA IPL

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 25, 2025

This is Haier’s third consecutive year of collaboration with IPL


JioStar’s A.C.E. Framework: Driving results with attention, context, and emotion

JioStar’s A.C.E. Framework: Driving results with attention, context, and emotion

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 25, 2025

Ajit Varghese, Head - Revenue, Entertainment & International, JioStar, spoke at Pitch CMO Summit 2025 on the evolving media landscape, the merger of major media...


Ananya Panday & Lakshya star in Parle Hide & Seek spot

Ananya Panday & Lakshya star in Parle Hide & Seek spot

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 24, 2025

The campaign will roll out across multiple platforms, including digital, television, and on-ground activations


South stars’ endorsement fees rise 30-50% post blockbusters

South stars’ endorsement fees rise 30-50% post blockbusters

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 17, 2025

Driven by the success and impact of hits like Pushpa 2 and Kalki, top stars like Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Ram Charan and Yash now...


Over 1,000 job cuts & counting: Pink slip panic hits M&E industry

Over 1,000 job cuts & counting: Pink slip panic hits M&E industry

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • March 13, 2025

In February 2025 alone, the sector saw only 1% year-on-year growth in hiring. The Content, Editorial and Journalism segment witnessed a 5% decline


ICC Champions Trophy 2025: JioStar estimated to have earned ?800-900 crore in ad revenue

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: JioStar estimated to have earned ?800-900 crore in...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • March 12, 2025

According to industry sources, JioStar had set higher ad revenue targets, with initial estimates ranging between ?1,500 crore and ? 1,600 crore


Starcom wins Glenmark’s media duties

Starcom wins Glenmark’s media duties

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 12, 2025

Starcom has also worked with other pharma companies like Novartis, Pfizer and Merck


Starcom retains Dabur’s Rs 500-crore media mandate

Starcom retains Dabur’s Rs 500-crore media mandate

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 10, 2025

As per sources, Dabur India has also consolidated its digital mandate under Starcom


India wins ICC Champions Trophy: JioHotstar records 85 crore views

India wins ICC Champions Trophy: JioHotstar records 85 crore views

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 10, 2025

The viewership was already soaring at 40 crore views during New Zealand’s innings, but the real spike came during India's chase


JioStar to lay off 600 employees, offers strong severance package

JioStar to lay off 600 employees, offers strong severance package

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 07, 2025

JioStar has also announced what sources describe as one of the best severance packages offered by any Indian company. Impacted employees stand to receive as...


JioStar’s Rs 4,500 Crore IPL Chase: Premium pricing, big brand deals

JioStar’s Rs 4,500 Crore IPL Chase: Premium pricing, big brand deals

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • March 06, 2025

JioStar has branded IPL 2025 as the ‘Year of the Advertisers,’ rolling out multiple initiatives to attract brands of all sizes


JioHotstar brings in Sparks: UGC biggies to feel the heat?

JioHotstar brings in Sparks: UGC biggies to feel the heat?

  • by Shalinee Mishra
  • March 04, 2025

With names like Uorfi Javed, Munawar Faruqui, Zakir Khan and Ranveer Brar on board, industry watchers say it is now for Sparks to get the...


India’s Got Latent controversy: SC clubs Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia pleas

India’s Got Latent controversy: SC clubs Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia pleas

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 22, 2025

The Supreme Court has reportedly issued a notice to Maharashtra and Assam based on YouTube star Ashish Chanchlani’s plea to quash or transfer FIRs to...


JioStar gets 10 sponsors for Tata WPL 2025

JioStar gets 10 sponsors for Tata WPL 2025

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 20, 2025

SBI, Tata Motors, Tata Capital, AMFI, Kajaria Ceramics, Himalaya No. 1 Facewash and Amul are some of the sponsors who have been onboarded for the...


Campa partners with JioStar as ‘Co-Powered by’ sponsor for IPL 2025

Campa partners with JioStar as ‘Co-Powered by’ sponsor for IPL 2025

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 17, 2025

Reliance Consumer Products’ Raskik Gluco Energy & Spinner to debut at TATA IPL 2025


JioHotstar-Nielsen collab to help advertisers make data-driven decisions: Ishan Chatterjee

JioHotstar-Nielsen collab to help advertisers make data-driven decisions: Ishan Chatterjee

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • February 17, 2025

JioStar’s Ishan Chatterjee along with Nielsen’s Arnaud Frade and Hemant Kewalya, share their insights on how this partnership will reshape digital ad measurement and accountability


Romance or Rebellion? Cadbury’s two-sided Valentine’s Day game

Romance or Rebellion? Cadbury’s two-sided Valentine’s Day game

  • by Soumya Gawri
  • February 16, 2025

From Cadbury Dairy Milk's “Say It With Silk” campaign to 5 Star's “Destroy Valentine’s Day”, the brand has always reinvented with the Valentine’s Day playbook,...


FTA vs Pay TV: ‘Each medium will survive in its own way’

FTA vs Pay TV: ‘Each medium will survive in its own way’

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 15, 2025

Experts at the unveiling of the Pitch Madison Advertising Report 2025 debated on FTA vs. pay TV, with some predicting FTA’s rise, while others stressing...


JioCinema & Disney+ Hotstar merge to form JioHotstar with 50 crore users

JioCinema & Disney+ Hotstar merge to form JioHotstar with 50 crore users

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 14, 2025

Content available for free. But for those looking for uninterrupted viewing, subscription plans start at Rs 149


ZEE, JioStar secure highest bids at Prasar Bharati’s MPEG-2 slot e-auction

ZEE, JioStar secure highest bids at Prasar Bharati’s MPEG-2 slot e-auction

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 12, 2025

While Zee acquired one slot for ?18.60 crore and another for ?17.25 crore, JioStar secured one slot at ?18.25 crore


JioStar, Sony & Sun stay put on DD Free Dish

JioStar, Sony & Sun stay put on DD Free Dish

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 11, 2025

JioStar’s Colors Rishtey, Sony’s Sony Pal and Sun TV’s Sun Neo have got slots in the auction


We have one of the best Valentine's Day campaigns across brands: Nitin Saini, Mondelez

We have one of the best Valentine's Day campaigns across brands: Nitin...

  • by Simran Sabherwal
  • February 10, 2025

Nitin Saini, Vice President - Marketing at Mondelez India Foods talks about standing out with 5 Star and Dairy Milk campaigns, building relevance for chocolates...


IPL 2025: What's new & why the change matters

IPL 2025: What's new & why the change matters

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 07, 2025

With Jiostar's expanded portfolio, the high spot rates will put pressure on advertisers to deliver ROI


How brands are maximising ICC events across screens on JioStar

How brands are maximising ICC events across screens on JioStar

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 03, 2025

The India Brand Conclave 2025 session focused on the role of major cricket events on linear television, connected TV and mobile and how they cater...


IPL 2025: Breaking down the JioStar digital inventory pricing

IPL 2025: Breaking down the JioStar digital inventory pricing

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • February 03, 2025

According to media buyers and planners, the formal rate card for IPL 2025 will be finalised after the Champions Trophy and Women’s Premier League


Coldplay Streaming: How brands hit the right note

Coldplay Streaming: How brands hit the right note

  • by Soumya Gawri
  • January 27, 2025

Brands like Maybelline New York, Absolut Mixers, Ballentine Soda, Chivas Luxe Perfumes, Oreo Pokémon Pikachu Edition Yellow Pack, Johnnie Walker Mixers ran ads during the...


Zee files $8 million counterclaim against Star India in ICC rights arbitration

Zee files $8 million counterclaim against Star India in ICC rights arbitration

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 24, 2025

ZEEL, in its regulatory filing, has stated that it is not in default of the agreement and has termed Star’s claims as unfounded and legally...


IPL 2025: Ad rates surge across platforms, but CTV emerges as the star player

IPL 2025: Ad rates surge across platforms, but CTV emerges as the...

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 23, 2025

Sources say while floating ad rates for IPL 2025 have risen 10-15% for TV and digital (handheld devices), Connected TV (CTV) prices have surged by...


Coldplay Concert: Title sponsorship for Disney+ Hotstar live stream priced at Rs 10 crore

Coldplay Concert: Title sponsorship for Disney+ Hotstar live stream priced at Rs...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • January 22, 2025

Other options include co-powered sponsorships at Rs 7 crore and partner sponsorships at Rs 3 crore, say sources


JioStar appoints Bikash Kundu as head of agency partnership

JioStar appoints Bikash Kundu as head of agency partnership

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 13, 2025

Kundu moves to JioStar from Viacom18 Media


Game On: IPL 2025 ad rates see 15% jump from last season

Game On: IPL 2025 ad rates see 15% jump from last season

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • January 09, 2025

Floating rate for TV spots (SD + HD) is Rs 18 lakh for a 10-sec slot; on Digital - IPL mobile ads have been priced...


New RIOs out: JioStar raises channel bouquet prices by 18%, Zee & Sony by 12%

New RIOs out: JioStar raises channel bouquet prices by 18%, Zee &...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • January 07, 2025

JioStar has introduced 83 channel packs comprising 134 channels—85 standard definition, 44 high definition and 5 free-to-air options


JioStar releases new RIO with 83 channel bouquets

JioStar releases new RIO with 83 channel bouquets

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • January 06, 2025

While as per JioStar’s RIO, the Star Value Pack Hindi and SVP Hindi Basic packs SD channels are priced at Rs 110 each, SPNI and...


2024 Rewind: Power moves that reshaped media landscape

2024 Rewind: Power moves that reshaped media landscape

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • December 23, 2024

From Gaurav Banerjee taking charge as Sony Pictures’ CEO to Viacom18’s Kevin Vaz becoming CEO-Entertainment at JioStar, here's a look at some key media appointments...


Steady subscription rev growth offsets volatile ad performance for media companies

Steady subscription rev growth offsets volatile ad performance for media companies

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • December 19, 2024

While advertising remains the primary revenue driver for most companies, the data highlights significant fluctuations in ad income, with some businesses facing decline or stagnation


Measurement tools, sustainability talks & crackdowns: The turning points for OOH in 2024

Measurement tools, sustainability talks & crackdowns: The turning points for OOH in...

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • December 10, 2024

While the outdoor industry did bounce back this year, it had its fair share of hurdles and introspections due to the Mumbai hoarding crash and...


Cadbury 5 Star vows to 'Make AI Mediocre Again'

Cadbury 5 Star vows to 'Make AI Mediocre Again'

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 27, 2024

The campaign introduces the thought of AI getting faster to the extent that humans will struggle to keep pace, making it increasingly harder for people...


How Vistara soared to new heights in brand consistency

How Vistara soared to new heights in brand consistency

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • November 13, 2024

Branding experts weigh in on Vistara's sky-high standards in delivering consumer experience, which built its reputation as a uniquely Indian luxury brand


ASCI regulations not enough to curb betting ads on OOH or digital: Praveen Vadhera, IOAA

ASCI regulations not enough to curb betting ads on OOH or digital:...

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • November 07, 2024

The CEO of IOAA, Praveen Vadhera discussed ‘all things outdoors’ with e4m, highlighting Roadstar, the Ghatkopar incident and illegal betting ads


Bikram Duggal opts out of Disney-Reliance JV

Bikram Duggal opts out of Disney-Reliance JV

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 30, 2024

Bikram Duggal was Disney Star's head of studios


Sports sponsorship sees a shake-up as startups scale back

Sports sponsorship sees a shake-up as startups scale back

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 28, 2024

Once the shining stars of sports sponsorship, edtech, betting and crypto firms have gradually restricted their involvement, leaving media platforms to look for other advertisers


Unbundled but united: What Disney-RIL merger means for IPL advertising

Unbundled but united: What Disney-RIL merger means for IPL advertising

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • October 25, 2024

While both companies have assured the CCI that IPL 2025 ad slots will be sold separately for TV and digital, experts predict the JV will...


Viacom18-Star India merger: MIB okays transfer of non-news channel licences

Viacom18-Star India merger: MIB okays transfer of non-news channel licences

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 30, 2024

Viacom18 can now transfer licences of non-news and current affair TV channels to Star India


New roadblock for OOH’s proposed currency RoadStar

New roadblock for OOH’s proposed currency RoadStar

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • September 24, 2024

Agencies testing the software have red-flagged certain gaps in the upgraded version of the unified measurement system


Zee-Star $940 million arbitration: A precedent in the making?

Zee-Star $940 million arbitration: A precedent in the making?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • September 23, 2024

As the dispute unfolds, experts believe the outcome could set new precedents for future sports rights deals, with both parties considering a settlement to avoid...


Hotstar has seen three-fold hike in viewership for women’s cricket this year: Dhruv Dhawan

Hotstar has seen three-fold hike in viewership for women’s cricket this year:...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • September 13, 2024

Dhruv Dhawan, Head of Ad Sales at Disney+ Hotstar, shares that FMCG players are increasingly partnering with Hotstar for major cricket tournaments, a trend that...


IPO-bound Lenskart’s Rs 100-150 crore multimedia account up for grabs

IPO-bound Lenskart’s Rs 100-150 crore multimedia account up for grabs

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • September 12, 2024

Lenskart’s media duties are currently with Starcom


T20 Women’s WC: Disney+ Hotstar seeks Rs 2.5 crore for co-presenting sponsorship

T20 Women’s WC: Disney+ Hotstar seeks Rs 2.5 crore for co-presenting sponsorship

  • by Sonam Saini
  • September 03, 2024

The platform has asked Rs 1.75 crore for co-powered sponsorship and Rs 1 crore for associate sponsorship


Disney Star-RIL to dominate 80% sports broadcasting: Will it change rules of the game?

Disney Star-RIL to dominate 80% sports broadcasting: Will it change rules of...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • August 30, 2024

The merger, however, could be an opportunity for advertisers as the sheer reach and diversity of the new entity mean they can now connect with...


Nothing comes close to PGC in building brands, accelerating business growth: Ajit Varghese

Nothing comes close to PGC in building brands, accelerating business growth: Ajit...

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 27, 2024

At Pitch CMO Summit, Ajit Varghese, Head of Network Advertising Sales at Disney Star, spoke about how professionally generated content (PGC) powers brands


Hopeful AAAI approves Roadstar in few months: Pawan Bansal, IOAA Chairman

Hopeful AAAI approves Roadstar in few months: Pawan Bansal, IOAA Chairman

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • August 20, 2024

Pawan Bansal, Chairman of the Indian Outdoor Advertising Association, spoke to e4m on Roadstar’s acceptance as a common currency for the OOH sector and more


BCCI sees 116% jump in surplus income for IPL 2023 over 2022

BCCI sees 116% jump in surplus income for IPL 2023 over 2022

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 20, 2024

While total income from IPL 2023 rose 78% YoY to Rs 11,769 crore, expenditure increased 66% to Rs 6,648 crore, said a news report


Walt Disney to curb password sharing from Sept

Walt Disney to curb password sharing from Sept

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • August 09, 2024

During the earnings call, Walt Disney’s Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston said the company would lay out positive earnings from the India business consolidation once...


Disney Star India Q3 top line stays flat, losses jump 45%

Disney Star India Q3 top line stays flat, losses jump 45%

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 08, 2024

The company has attributed the losses to higher programming and production cost attributable to the timing of the ICC T-20 World Cup


Gaming is now a daily activity for over 100 mn people in India: Sanjog Gupta Disney Star

Gaming is now a daily activity for over 100 mn people in...

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 06, 2024

Sanjog Gupta, Head of Sports, Disney Star, spoke to e4m on the network’s expansion into esports, the strategy to diversify the sports portfolio beyond cricket...


Can Roadstar go the extra mile to allay media owners' apprehensions?

Can Roadstar go the extra mile to allay media owners' apprehensions?

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • August 05, 2024

OOH industry’s measurement tool, Roadstar's experimental phase has sparked debate among experts about its potential, growth, and future direction


NCLT adjourns Disney-RIL merger hearing for Aug 12 

NCLT adjourns Disney-RIL merger hearing for Aug 12 

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 02, 2024

As per media reports, Viacom18 and Walt Disney's Star India hope to complete the merger by October


NCLT hearing today: How will Viacom18-Star merger influence the ad market?

NCLT hearing today: How will Viacom18-Star merger influence the ad market?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • August 01, 2024

According to experts, the Disney-Reliance merger could drive up ad rates for major properties like IPL and the World Cup, but its impact on general...


Star terminates $1.5 billion ICC TV rights deal with ZEEL

Star terminates $1.5 billion ICC TV rights deal with ZEEL

  • by Team PITCH-new
  • August 01, 2024

In a BSE filing, ZEEL said that Star India, on June 20, communicated to ZEEL about ending the agreement and “opted to only seek damages...


NCLT hearing tomorrow: Will the Viacom18-Star merger be approved?

NCLT hearing tomorrow: Will the Viacom18-Star merger be approved?

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 31, 2024

Even if the NCLT grants its approval, the Scheme cannot be implemented unless all regulatory clearances, including those from the CCI, MIB, and others, are...


The Star India leadership factory: Nurturing media bosses

The Star India leadership factory: Nurturing media bosses

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 26, 2024

Uday Shankar during his stint at Star India is credited with not just building successful businesses but also cultivating a generation of CEOs and leaders


IOAA tells agencies, 'Deal only with our OOH members'

IOAA tells agencies, 'Deal only with our OOH members'

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • July 26, 2024

The IOAA has drafted a letter to agencies with the suggestion in order to prevent them from engaging with illicit media owners in light of...


IOAA pushing private measurement tool without consensus: OOH stakeholders on Roadstar

IOAA pushing private measurement tool without consensus: OOH stakeholders on Roadstar

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 23, 2024

Many allege IOAA neither consulted them nor roped in any research or industry body before endorsing RoadStar as a 'unified media measurement tool'


T20 World Cup India-SA final: Disney+ Hotstar records concurrent viewership of 5.3 crore

T20 World Cup India-SA final: Disney+ Hotstar records concurrent viewership of 5.3...

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 01, 2024

This was much higher than the India-Pakistan match, which touched 2.9 crore peak concurrency


ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024: Disney Star’s ad revenue may reach Rs 1200-Rs 1500 crore

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024: Disney Star’s ad revenue may reach...

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • June 25, 2024

Disney Star this year onboarded 59 categories of advertisers and 90 brands


ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Are advertisers more inclined towards CTV?

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Are advertisers more inclined towards CTV?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • June 18, 2024

According to media planners, Connected TV has become a hotbed for brands, with its inventory now completely sold out


Cannes Lions 2024: DDB Mudra's entries celebrate pride, colours and cred

Cannes Lions 2024: DDB Mudra's entries celebrate pride, colours and cred

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 06, 2024

The agency which brought home a bronze last year has submitted entries for clients Disney Star, McDonald's India and BGMI


ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Ad inventory for India vs Pak almost sold out?

ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Ad inventory for India vs Pak almost...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • June 05, 2024

Ad rates for the T20 matches are the same as last time, but advertisers are paying 20-25% more just for the India vs Pakistan match,...


NCLT admits Viacom18-Disney Star merger scheme

NCLT admits Viacom18-Disney Star merger scheme

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 17, 2024

The Walt Disney Company recently said that it is expecting to close the merger in the first half of 2025


T20 World Cup: ‘Viewership will spike as most games in prime-time slot’

T20 World Cup: ‘Viewership will spike as most games in prime-time slot’

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • May 15, 2024

Kingshuk Mitra - Head of Ad Sales - Star Sports, Disney Star, and Dhruv Dhawan - Head of Ads - Disney+ Hotstar India, share why...


IOAA's out-of-home measurement tool 'Roadstar' ready to roll

IOAA's out-of-home measurement tool 'Roadstar' ready to roll

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • May 13, 2024

After presenting RoadStar before AAAI last week, IOAA said that it may take a few weeks for the tool to become an industry currency since...


Star India’s operating loss from sports business increases 50% in H1 FY24

Star India’s operating loss from sports business increases 50% in H1 FY24

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 09, 2024

Star India’s advertising revenue more than doubled from $106 million in H1 last year to $221 million in H1 this year


Disney reports first profit in streaming business

Disney reports first profit in streaming business

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • May 08, 2024

The company saw a decline in sports revenue from Star India by 17%


Who will replace Aparna Purohit at Amazon Prime Video?

Who will replace Aparna Purohit at Amazon Prime Video?

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 07, 2024

While there are chances that the next Head of India & SEA Originals may be an outsider, Nikhil Madhok, Head of Hindi Original Content at...


Sports business is all about feelings: Prashant Khanna, Disney Star

Sports business is all about feelings: Prashant Khanna, Disney Star

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • May 02, 2024

Prashant Khanna, Head - Field Operations, Studios, Design & Tech R&D - Sports, Disney Star, tells us how technology has improved


T20 World Cup 2024: Disney+ Hotstar assures advertisers reach of over 450 million

T20 World Cup 2024: Disney+ Hotstar assures advertisers reach of over 450...

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 26, 2024

The platform is seeking Rs 80 crore for co-presenting sponsorship, Rs 55 crore for powered by sponsorship, and Rs 30 crore for associate sponsorship


Will IPL 2024 score bigger ad numbers than last 2 seasons?

Will IPL 2024 score bigger ad numbers than last 2 seasons?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • April 25, 2024

Pegged at around Rs 2,000 cr each for TV & digital, industry observers say this IPL’s advertising revenue may not be able to meet the...


IPL is key for mass media digital penetration: B Thiagarajan

IPL is key for mass media digital penetration: B Thiagarajan

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • April 22, 2024

In an interaction with e4m, B Thiagarajan, Managing Director of Blue Star, shares key insights on how the summer, IPL and elections drive demand, the...


‘We have localised Japanese anime & made it relevant to kids in India’

‘We have localised Japanese anime & made it relevant to kids in...

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 22, 2024

Devika Prabhu, Business Head, Kids and Infotainment, Disney Star, spoke to exchange4media on charting Japanese anime’s contribution to Disney Kids’ rating


T20 World Cup: Disney Star keeps ad rates unchanged

T20 World Cup: Disney Star keeps ad rates unchanged

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 19, 2024

On TV the cost for co-presenting & associate sponsorship for 55 matches (HD+SD) is Rs 61.4 cr, on digital it is Rs 80 cr for...


Disney Star announces retention bonus amid merger concerns

Disney Star announces retention bonus amid merger concerns

  • by Nawal Ahuja & Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • April 10, 2024

An estimated 5% of employees have been offered retention bonus if they remain with the company until the merger is complete. Additionally, Disney Star is...


Abilasha Anish gets new role at Disney Star

Abilasha Anish gets new role at Disney Star

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 08, 2024

Abilasha Anish has been elevated to Head of Marketing for Disney+ Hotstar (South) and Star Vijay


Wavemaker, Mindshare, Lodestar UM led FY23 media agencies’ ranking in India: COMvergence

Wavemaker, Mindshare, Lodestar UM led FY23 media agencies’ ranking in India: COMvergence

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 04, 2024

Maruti, Reckitt, PhonePe, P&G (digital), Swiggy, Pernod Ricard,Vivo Mobiles, Beiersdorf, Ferrero, Berger Paints, Jaguar Land Rover among main account moves and retentions, as per COMvergence...


IPL: Star Sports releases promo for opening match with Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff

IPL: Star Sports releases promo for opening match with Akshay Kumar and...

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 15, 2024

Akshay and Tiger are seen as ‘Bade Miyan’ and ‘Chote Miyan’, characters of their upcoming films


Brandformance: D2C brands fuse brand building & performance for the right marketing mix

Brandformance: D2C brands fuse brand building & performance for the right marketing...

  • by Shantanu David
  • March 15, 2024

Experts say while many D2C brands and startups prioritize performance marketing, there is now a growing recognition among advertisers of the importance of branding as...


Disney Star ropes in Dream11 as co-presenter for IPL 2024

Disney Star ropes in Dream11 as co-presenter for IPL 2024

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 14, 2024

Harsh Jain, CEO & Co-Founder, Dream11 said that the platform has also extended sponsorship to all 10 IPL teams and continues to grow by adding...


IPL 2024: Broadcasters on edge as brands take too long to close ad deals

IPL 2024: Broadcasters on edge as brands take too long to close...

  • by Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • March 14, 2024

Experts believe that brands waiting for broadcasters to lower rates closer to the start, and the upcoming elections have slowed down deal closures


Disney Star onboards Asian Paints as associate sponsor for IPL 2024

Disney Star onboards Asian Paints as associate sponsor for IPL 2024

  • by Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • March 13, 2024

Asian Paints was one of the key sponsors in IPL 2023 as well


Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa marvel at Kenstar cooler's 'AC waali thandak'

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa marvel at Kenstar cooler's 'AC waali thandak'

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 13, 2024

The two actors have been roped in as brand ambassadors


Blue Star unveils summer campaign with Virat Kohli

Blue Star unveils summer campaign with Virat Kohli

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 13, 2024

The campaign has been conceptualized and executed by FCB Interface


Why is Big Tech turning to small advertisers?

Why is Big Tech turning to small advertisers?

  • by Shantanu David
  • March 12, 2024

The transformation is marked by introduction of novel tools, enticing pricing models, and exclusive deals aimed at democratizing digital ad spaces for small advertisers


Google vs start-ups: Is building Indian app store a permanent solution?

Google vs start-ups: Is building Indian app store a permanent solution?

  • by Sohini Ganguly
  • March 04, 2024

Amid the outrage over Google de-listing some Indian apps from Play Store, experts suggest the way forward to avoid a repeat of the situation


Budget no constraint for opportunities to drive large-scale impact with IPL on TV: Experts

Budget no constraint for opportunities to drive large-scale impact with IPL on...

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 01, 2024

Experts bust the myth of IPL being expensive on TV, believe it delivers the highest cost efficiency compared to other mediums


Disney-RIL merger: IPL advertisers to lose bargaining chip?

Disney-RIL merger: IPL advertisers to lose bargaining chip?

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • March 01, 2024

Negotiating for IPL ad rates is likely to be challenging as the merged entity is at an elevated position in terms of sports programming, share...


Viacom18, Disney merger announced formally, JV to be valued at Rs 70K crore

Viacom18, Disney merger announced formally, JV to be valued at Rs 70K...

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 28, 2024

Nita Ambani will be the Chairperson of the merged entity, Uday Shankar Vice Chairperson


Fortune wants you to rediscover the joy of 'ghar ka khana'

Fortune wants you to rediscover the joy of 'ghar ka khana'

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 26, 2024

Crafted by Ogilvy India and directed by Piyush Pandey, the campaign's narrative unfolds in a restaurant setting


Viacom18-Star India merger announcement expected this week: Reports

Viacom18-Star India merger announcement expected this week: Reports

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 26, 2024

As per reports, Reliance and Walt Disney have signed a binding agreement for the merger


Will start-ups make a comeback in AdEx in 2024?

Will start-ups make a comeback in AdEx in 2024?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • February 22, 2024

Experts say while the percentage of start-up spends may not be higher or similar compared to earlier times, it still will be a significant amount...


We're talking ROI, not just price when it comes to cricket: Ajit Varghese, Disney Star

We're talking ROI, not just price when it comes to cricket: Ajit...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • February 14, 2024

Ajit Varghese, Head – Network Advertising Sales, Disney Star, shares his optimism for TV as a medium and talks about the various innovations the broadcaster...


This Valentine’s Day Self-Love Shines, But Cupid Still Flies

This Valentine’s Day Self-Love Shines, But Cupid Still Flies

  • by Ritika Raj
  • February 13, 2024

From the unthinkable, like a time-travel vessel to the repetitive cliches in love, here is a round-up of V-Day Campaigns that stood out


How celebs are adding stars to the start-up universe

How celebs are adding stars to the start-up universe

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 08, 2024

The over $340-billion Indian start-up ecosystem with 108 unicorns is presenting a lucrative investment option for celebrities and leveraging star power in return


Disney Star-Viacom18 deal: How good a news for BCCI?

Disney Star-Viacom18 deal: How good a news for BCCI?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • February 07, 2024

Experts say BCCI may suffer from lack of options for cricket rights. However, due to the market being less competitive, the industry may see tech...


Paytm crisis: What's at stake for the homegrown fintech major?

Paytm crisis: What's at stake for the homegrown fintech major?

  • by Chehneet Kaur Kanchan Srivastava
  • February 06, 2024

Experts weigh in on the potential impact of the RBI ban and ED probes on Paytm and its brand value and the startup ecosystem at...


Best ads of the fortnight: Cadbury 5 Star does 'nothing', Oppo awakens memories of Sid

Best ads of the fortnight: Cadbury 5 Star does 'nothing', Oppo awakens...

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 01, 2024

Our pick of the best ads between January 1 and 15


Disney+ Hotstar's Sidharth Shakdher joins Ola as Global CBO

Disney+ Hotstar's Sidharth Shakdher joins Ola as Global CBO

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 29, 2024

Sidharth Shakdher stepped down in November 2023 as CMO of Disney+ Hotstar


Ad landscape in 2024: Uncertainty looms large as startups face multiple challenges

Ad landscape in 2024: Uncertainty looms large as startups face multiple challenges

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • January 29, 2024

The advertising sector has its fingers crossed for startups as the year 2023 was marred by problems such as extended funding winters, layoffs, shutdowns and...


ICC TV rights: Is the ZEEL-Disney Star agreement at risk?

ICC TV rights: Is the ZEEL-Disney Star agreement at risk?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • January 23, 2024

There's more legal trouble waiting for ZEE if it fails to comply to its agreement with Disney over the TV rights for ICC Men's and...


JioCinema sticks to last year's IPL ad rates: Well played?

JioCinema sticks to last year's IPL ad rates: Well played?

  • by Sonam Saini
  • January 16, 2024

Industry experts feel Jio's choice to maintain the same ad pricing as last year is a positive move and will attract more advertisers than past...


Why are Elon Musk & Jeff Bezos eyeing India's upcoming SatCom market?

Why are Elon Musk & Jeff Bezos eyeing India's upcoming SatCom market?

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • January 12, 2024

The billionaires have applied for licences to offer satellite internet services in India; the new Telecommunications Act also opens doors for administrative allocation of spectrum...


Will funding winter show signs of thaw in 2024?

Will funding winter show signs of thaw in 2024?

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • January 03, 2024

The Indian economy remains a bright spot in the midst of global economic turmoil which will attract the present and new investors in the coming...


Cadbury 5 Star & Ogilvy India back with ‘Do Nothing’ campaign

Cadbury 5 Star & Ogilvy India back with ‘Do Nothing’ campaign

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 02, 2024

The new Cadbury 5 Star ad titled 'Elevator' has been directed by Prasoon Pandey


Cadbury 5 Star & Ogilvy India back with ‘Do Nothing’ campaign

Cadbury 5 Star & Ogilvy India back with ‘Do Nothing’ campaign

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 02, 2024

The new ad titled 'Elevator' has been directed by Prasoon Pandey


Fin-Fabulous: How lending tech startups have emerged as big advertisers

Fin-Fabulous: How lending tech startups have emerged as big advertisers

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • December 13, 2023

Digital lending firms benefit from better margins they are able to generate compared to other payment and financial services, which allows them to be more...


Why Brands Have Gone Va Va Voom To Jump On Netflix’s 'The Archies' BRandwagon

Why Brands Have Gone Va Va Voom To Jump On Netflix’s 'The...

  • by Ritika Raj
  • December 08, 2023

Reviving the iconic world of 'The Archies,' Netflix India collaborates with strategic partners, creating a synergy of nostalgia and modernity


‘MarTech solutions will work if brands are mindful of the consumer space’

‘MarTech solutions will work if brands are mindful of the consumer space’

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 08, 2023

e4m MarTech India Conference 2023 saw industry leaders from across sectors discuss the scope of MarTech in India


Join 5Star’s Nothing University to become future-ready by ‘Doing Nothing’

Join 5Star’s Nothing University to become future-ready by ‘Doing Nothing’

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 06, 2023

In a world where AI is making everyday jobs easier, Cadbury 5Star recognizes the need to help people skill themselves in the most important expertise...


Disney+ Hotstar revenue up 35% in FY23

Disney+ Hotstar revenue up 35% in FY23

  • by Sonam Saini
  • November 28, 2023

The streaming platform’s ad revenue for FY23 grew by 17% and subscription revenue increased 49%


We’d like to stay in Indian market, considering options: Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger

We’d like to stay in Indian market, considering options: Walt Disney CEO...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • November 09, 2023

We are also looking to see whether we can strengthen our hand there, said the Disney CEO during the earnings call on Wednesday


Star India’s revenue from TV-Digital biz up 6%

Star India’s revenue from TV-Digital biz up 6%

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 30, 2023

The company's net profit has come down 30%


World Cup: Ads that hit it out of the park

World Cup: Ads that hit it out of the park

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 27, 2023

Weeks into the World Cup season, we've been treated to many ad campaigns, some memorable some not. Here are a few we liked


Broadcasters urge TRAI to end pricing restrictions: Report

Broadcasters urge TRAI to end pricing restrictions: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 20, 2023

IBDF members have written against price caps, ceilings, discount caps and limitations on bouquets for both broadcasters and distribution platforms


Disney Star Sports reports Rs 5200 crore revenue for 9 months

Disney Star Sports reports Rs 5200 crore revenue for 9 months

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 20, 2023

The unit also reported losses of Rs 3600 crore


India-Pak World Cup clash: Industry abuzz with ad inventory chatter

India-Pak World Cup clash: Industry abuzz with ad inventory chatter

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • October 13, 2023

Some agencies say 10% ad inventory has been saved for last-minute deals. Others claim TV inventory is sold out but not digital


Hotstar owner Novi Digital Entertainment to merge with Star India: Report

Hotstar owner Novi Digital Entertainment to merge with Star India: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 12, 2023

The merger is in line with the companies’ endeavours to restructure their streaming, broadcasting and distribution business


Disney in talks with Blackstone over sale of India assets: Report

Disney in talks with Blackstone over sale of India assets: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 11, 2023

Top Disney executives Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer reportedly played a key role in setting up the talks


India vs Pak World Cup match: Will it break past digital viewership records?

India vs Pak World Cup match: Will it break past digital viewership...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • October 10, 2023

With the opening match of India clocking 2.5 crore concurrent viewers on Disney+ Hotstar, fingers are crossed for October 14 as India faces off with...


ICC World Cup 2023: 2.5 crore viewers watched Ind-Aus match live on Disney+ Hotstar

ICC World Cup 2023: 2.5 crore viewers watched Ind-Aus match live on...

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 09, 2023

When the Aussie innings started, there were approx 1.5 crore viewers online, it went up to 2 crore and then to 2.6 crore during the...


Disney+ Hotstar unveils 8 sponsors ahead of ICC World Cup 2023

Disney+ Hotstar unveils 8 sponsors ahead of ICC World Cup 2023

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 27, 2023

The streaming platform has roped in Mahindra SUVs & Tractors, Booking.com, Louis Philippe, Kingfisher, Surf Excel, ThumsUp, Black& White and MRF so far


Coca-Cola & Disney Star strike Rs 160-crore sponsorship deal for Asia Cup, ICC World Cup

Coca-Cola & Disney Star strike Rs 160-crore sponsorship deal for Asia Cup,...

  • by Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • September 08, 2023

With the agreement, Coca-Cola now joins the ranks of Hindustan Unilever and Mahindra Auto as key sponsors for tournaments on Disney Star


Disney Star bags Rs 150-cr sponsorship from Mahindra Auto for Asia Cup & ICC World Cup

Disney Star bags Rs 150-cr sponsorship from Mahindra Auto for Asia Cup...

  • by Nawal Ahuja & Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • September 05, 2023

As per sources, it is perhaps the first time that the auto major has associated itself at this scale with a cricketing event


Disney Star, Sony & Viacom18 in the fray for BCCI bilateral rights

Disney Star, Sony & Viacom18 in the fray for BCCI bilateral rights

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • August 29, 2023

The media companies will be taking part in the online auction for TV and digital rights


'ICC World Cup is the right turning point for the advertising industry'

'ICC World Cup is the right turning point for the advertising industry'

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 11, 2023

e4m TechManch 2023: Ajit Varghese of Disney and Arnab Roy of Coca-Cola speak about the biggest sporting event of this year and how marketers can...


Indian Super League: Rs 550 cr set as base price for media rights tender

Indian Super League: Rs 550 cr set as base price for media...

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 27, 2023

As per reports, TV rights will be for the entire subcontinent and digital for the Indian market only


Asia Cup: Disney Star seeks Rs 26 cr for TV co-presenting, Rs 30 cr for digital

Asia Cup: Disney Star seeks Rs 26 cr for TV co-presenting, Rs...

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 26, 2023

The associate sponsorship for TV has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas it is Rs 18 crore for the powered by sponsorship on Disney+...


Kingshuk Mitra named Ad Sales Head at Disney Star

Kingshuk Mitra named Ad Sales Head at Disney Star

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 26, 2023

Mitra will be reporting to the Head of Network, Ajit Varghese, as per reports


Disney Star pitches ICC WC Co-Presenting at Rs 118cr for TV, Rs 150cr for Disney+ Hotstar

Disney Star pitches ICC WC Co-Presenting at Rs 118cr for TV, Rs...

  • by Nawal Ahuja & Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • July 26, 2023

As per sources, for India-Pakistan match Disney Star has quoted Rs 30L per 10 secs; Rs 88cr for associate sponsorship (TV) & Rs 40cr (Disney+Hotstar)....


Startup slowdown: Alarm bells for media & advertising sector?

Startup slowdown: Alarm bells for media & advertising sector?

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • July 12, 2023

Most startups have been spending mostly on TV advertising, especially around big sports events. Hence, ad revenues of TV channels are likely to be affected...


K Aravamudhan to head public policy portfolio at Viacom18

K Aravamudhan to head public policy portfolio at Viacom18

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 07, 2023

The media veteran is among the few executives from the industry who has closely witnessed the evolution of the Indian broadcasting sector


Pride Month round-up: How brands donned rainbow colours this year

Pride Month round-up: How brands donned rainbow colours this year

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 30, 2023

Despite muted celebrations, here's how brands showcased their support to the LGBTIQA+ community


Consolidation of OTTs to lower losses: Will more make it merrier?

Consolidation of OTTs to lower losses: Will more make it merrier?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • June 26, 2023

Bundling could prove to be a saving grace as it will enable the large players to divide their fixed costs and acquire viewers at a...


ICC WTC 2023: Disney Star makes close to Rs 100 crore in ad revenue

ICC WTC 2023: Disney Star makes close to Rs 100 crore in...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • June 09, 2023

While Star Sports Network has onboarded 15 sponsors, Disney+ Hotstar has got 13; advertisers who couldn’t get TV spots are now buying on digital


This is the best time to invest in India: Rajan Anandan

This is the best time to invest in India: Rajan Anandan

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 26, 2023

Anandan, Managing Director - Sequoia Capital & Surge, was speaking at a knowledge seminar at Goafest 2023


Starcom wins digital mandate of multiple P&G brands

Starcom wins digital mandate of multiple P&G brands

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 22, 2023

The account size is over Rs 100 crore


Startups: Valuation balloon burst leaves advertisers wary

Startups: Valuation balloon burst leaves advertisers wary

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • May 22, 2023

India’s celebrated startups face a setback as their investors marked down their hefty valuations. How much will this impact the advertising and media sector?


'Go sell to wokes in the US!': Starbucks trolled for ad on trans acceptance

'Go sell to wokes in the US!': Starbucks trolled for ad on...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 12, 2023

While the ad has received a lot of praise for its sensitive portrayal of India's changing attitude towards queer topics, the internet has been calling...


'Go sell to wokes in the US!': Starbucks trolled for ad on trans acceptance

'Go sell to wokes in the US!': Starbucks trolled for ad on...

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 12, 2023

While the ad has received a lot of praise for its sensitive portrayal of India's changing attitude towards queer topics, the internet has been calling...


IPL 2023: Disney Star seeks higher ad rates for playoffs

IPL 2023: Disney Star seeks higher ad rates for playoffs

  • by Sonam Saini
  • May 11, 2023

The ad rates for league matches are in the range of Rs 15-16 lakh per 10 seconds


Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly quits

Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly quits

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 10, 2023

Sources say he might start a sports start-up


Disney Star gives pink slips to India staffers

Disney Star gives pink slips to India staffers

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 21, 2023

The layoffs will be done in multiple rounds, as per industry sources


Starcom appoints Niti Kumar as Chief Operating Officer

Starcom appoints Niti Kumar as Chief Operating Officer

  • by Team PITCH
  • May 11, 2021

In her new role, she will be reporting to Rathi Gangappa, CEO of Starcom India Starcom has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Niti Kumar...


Starbucks Forays Into Ice-Cream Category With #ScoopsOfDelight

Starbucks Forays Into Ice-Cream Category With #ScoopsOfDelight

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 19, 2021

This Summer, beat the heat with Starbucks’ #ScoopsOfDelight - an indulgent range of handcrafted Ice creams Marking their foray into a brand-new category, the favourite...


K. Madhavan Named President, The Walt Disney Company India And Star India

K. Madhavan Named President, The Walt Disney Company India And Star India

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 14, 2021

Mr. Madhavan currently serves as president of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation and as chairman of the National Committee of Media & Entertainment CII K. Madhavan...


Disney+ Hotstar collaborates with Masumeh Makhija, Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman

Disney+ Hotstar collaborates with Masumeh Makhija, Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 13, 2021

Celebs@Hotstar shares a sneak peek into the lives of these icons and has garnered over 36 million views Disney+ Hotstar, one of India’s leading...


Royal Sundaram launches #BreakingNews digital campaign

Royal Sundaram launches #BreakingNews digital campaign

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 12, 2021

Featuring popular movie star Jiiva, the campaign has been designed to garner attention of cricket fans around IPL 2021 on Disney Hotstar Royal Sundaram General...


Disney+ Hotstar VIP celebrates the spirit of Vivo IPL with a video-anthem ‘India Ki Vibe Alag Hai’

Disney+ Hotstar VIP celebrates the spirit of Vivo IPL with a video-anthem...

  • by Team PITCH
  • April 07, 2021

With lyrics in eight languages, the anthem is sung by local talent and the video is shot across all 8-cities that represent each team playing...


Star India launched a new network-wide television campaign

Star India launched a new network-wide television campaign

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 30, 2021

The TVC ‘SIRF DIKHAANE KE LIYE NAHI, DEKHNE MEIN BHI REAL HD EXPERIENCE’ will air across the Star India Network in 7 languages Star India...


Blue Star’s launches New Campaign Featuring Brand Ambassador Virat Kohli

Blue Star’s launches New Campaign Featuring Brand Ambassador Virat Kohli

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 18, 2021

The campaign has been crafted by FCB Interface Blue Star Limited, India’s leading air conditioning and commercial refrigeration company, is promoting their range of powerful...


‘India Ka Apna Mantra’: Star Sports Launches Vivo IPL 2021 Campaign

‘India Ka Apna Mantra’: Star Sports Launches Vivo IPL 2021 Campaign

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 15, 2021

MS Dhoni dons brand new avatars to spotlight India's "can do" spirit The year 2020 threw unprecedented challenges but the nation endured the impact...


Star Sports launches firstnew promo, signs on two new associate sponsors

Star Sports launches firstnew promo, signs on two new associate sponsors

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 15, 2021

The official broadcaster has roped in Kamla Pasand and Frooti The official broadcaster of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Star Sports has signed two new...


Mondelez India launches the Super-Delightful Cadbury 5Star Oreo

Mondelez India launches the Super-Delightful Cadbury 5Star Oreo

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 11, 2021

The launch will be supported by a 360-degree integrated marketing communication Mondelez India, the makers and bakers of some of India’s favourite snacking brands –...


Disney+ Hotstar on boards sponsors for VIVO IPL 2021

Disney+ Hotstar on boards sponsors for VIVO IPL 2021

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 10, 2021

Disney+ Hotstar has had a strong start to VIVO IPL 2021 and has already signed 10 sponsors for this year's tournament. Dream11 is...


Tata Starbucks leads the way with a host of pioneering, women friendly initiatives

Tata Starbucks leads the way with a host of pioneering, women friendly...

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 08, 2021

Since entering the market in 2012, Tata Starbucks has honoured its commitment to grow the representation of women in the workforce and encouraged a culture...


Star Sports Launches 'Dream On: Sapno Ki Udaan'

Star Sports Launches 'Dream On: Sapno Ki Udaan'

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 04, 2021

A special docuseries on the kabaddi heroes, Starting today Star Sports, India’s leading sports broadcaster, is set to showcase a special documentary 'Dream On: Sapno...


Starbucks launches the ‘Optimist Series’ in partnership with The Label Life’

Starbucks launches the ‘Optimist Series’ in partnership with The Label Life’

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 17, 2021

Starbucks India today announced the launch of ‘The Starbucks India Optimist Series’, a limited edition merchandise collection in collaboration with the lifestyle brand,...


Star-Disney India appoints Tirthankar Dutta as VP & CISO

Star-Disney India appoints Tirthankar Dutta as VP & CISO

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 17, 2021

Prior to Star and Disney India, Dutta was with Infoedge India as SVP & Head of Information Security Star-Disney India has appointed Tirthankar Dutta as...


Tata Starbucks announces Sushant Dash CEO Designate effective April 1st, 2021

Tata Starbucks announces Sushant Dash CEO Designate effective April 1st, 2021

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 10, 2021

Dash will take over as CEO on May 1, 2021. After leading Tata Starbucks to achieve several important milestones, Navin Gurnaney, CEO, has made the...


Disney+ Hotstar gets 9 sponsors onboard for 'Paytm India vs England' series

Disney+ Hotstar gets 9 sponsors onboard for 'Paytm India vs England' series

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 10, 2021

Dream11 is the 'co-presenting' sponsor, with ICICI Bank and Tata Cliq roped in as the ‘powered by' sponsors Disney+ Hotstar has announced the key sponsors...


Orient Electric partners with Star Sports as Associate Sponsor for India-England series

Orient Electric partners with Star Sports as Associate Sponsor for India-England series

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 05, 2021

The brand will be airing its ads during live matches Orient Electric Limited, part of the diversified USD 2.4 billion CK Birla Group, has announced...


WhatsApp’s privacy policy update: How will it help businesses and marketers

WhatsApp’s privacy policy update: How will it help businesses and marketers

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • January 20, 2021

According to WhatsApp, right now, they are focused on building new features to help businesses maximize the value of their service The debate on whether...


$500 mn spent by Indian consumers on apps across iOS, Play Store in 2020: App Annie

$500 mn spent by Indian consumers on apps across iOS, Play Store...

  • by Javed Farooqui
  • January 15, 2021

The report further stated that $143 billion was spent on the app stores globally, which is a 20% YoY growth over 2019 Indian consumers spent...


Pratik Gandhi, Vijay Varma, Pavail Gulati, Nakuul Mehta, Karan Tacker and Pankaj Tripathi address the importance of consent before and after marriage

Pratik Gandhi, Vijay Varma, Pavail Gulati, Nakuul Mehta, Karan Tacker and Pankaj...

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 11, 2021

Prominent male actors raise the issue of marital abuse, say #PoochnaZarooriHai after Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors sparks conversations around consent with or without marriage...


Fintech's PagarBook partners with integrated marketing consultancy, One Source

Fintech's PagarBook partners with integrated marketing consultancy, One Source

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 04, 2021

Siva Prasad, Sr.Vice President, Marketing & Sales, PagarBook, said, One Source with its integrated profile will help us bring our customers close to us Fintech...


2020: The year OTT went mainstream

2020: The year OTT went mainstream

  • by Javed Farooqui
  • January 04, 2021

How a combination of low-cost mobile data, affordable smartphones, fresh content and lockdown induced boredom changed the game for OTT industry in the pandemic year...


Indulgence meets technology with Cadbury 5Star’s latest campaign ‘5Star Do Nothing Assistant’ in association with Google

Indulgence meets technology with Cadbury 5Star’s latest campaign ‘5Star Do Nothing Assistant’...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 22, 2020

All you have to do is say “Ok Google, eat a 5Star” to activate the ‘do nothing mode’ and meet your latest tech-pal


180 days that changed our world 180 degrees

180 days that changed our world 180 degrees

  • by Aditi Mishra
  • December 22, 2020

Guest Column: Aditi Mishra, Chief Strategy Officer, Lodestar UM, shares insights on the top trends of 2020,...


DD Free Dish adds 3 movie channels in 50th e-auction

DD Free Dish adds 3 movie channels in 50th e-auction

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 22, 2020

In 51st online e-auction, the public broadcaster has also invited applications for allotment of vacant MPEG-4 slots for the period, January 1, 2021 - March...


Edwin Kubzar crowned India’s next big fashion influencer as a spectacular Myntra Fashion Superstar Season 2 ends with record 150 Mn views

Edwin Kubzar crowned India’s next big fashion influencer as a spectacular Myntra...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 16, 2020

The eight-part India’s first fashion reality series powered by H&M made over  one billion impressions and recorded more than  150 million views Myntra’s search for...


Syed Amjad Ali launches content and brand strategy start-up, Catalysts

Syed Amjad Ali launches content and brand strategy start-up, Catalysts

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 14, 2020

The platform will look for interesting brand stories and explore how best it can be told Amjad Ali has announced the launch of his own...


Kevin Vaz named CEO - Infotainment, Kids & Regional - Star & Disney India

Kevin Vaz named CEO - Infotainment, Kids & Regional - Star &...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 11, 2020

Vaz has taken over the reins from Anuradha Aggarwal who has stepped down from her role Head of English, Infotainment and Kids cluster Star &...


OTT giants expected to spend Rs 2824.9 cr on original content in India in 2021: Report

OTT giants expected to spend Rs 2824.9 cr on original content in...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 11, 2020

Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar together may dwarf the collective investment of Rs 2080 crore by local OTT players, according to London-based tech...


Disney+ Hotstar crosses 26mn paid subscriber mark; accounts for 30% of Disney+'s base

Disney+ Hotstar crosses 26mn paid subscriber mark; accounts for 30% of Disney+'s...

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 11, 2020

Disney also plans to expand Disney+ Hotstar to more markets. The service is currently available in India and Indonesia Star India's video streaming service Disney+...


ISL opening week viewership up 8% over last year: BARC

ISL opening week viewership up 8% over last year: BARC

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 08, 2020

As per BARC data, the tournament has registered 3.42 billion viewing minutes in the first eight matches of 2020-21 as compared to 3.16 billion viewing...


Festive season brings hope to Print media

Festive season brings hope to Print media

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • December 03, 2020

As per the latest TAM AdEx data, Print had the highest number of advertisers between October and November both in 2019 and 2020 compared to...


Ather Energy names Lodestar UM as media AOR

Ather Energy names Lodestar UM as media AOR

  • by Team PITCH
  • December 03, 2020

The account has been won following a multi-phased pitch process Following a rigorous multi-agency, multi-phased pitch process, Lodestar UM has been appointed as the media...


We believe Sirius will be invaluable to advertisers in enhancing RoI: Nitin Bawankule

We believe Sirius will be invaluable to advertisers in enhancing RoI: Nitin...

  • by Simran Sabherwal
  • December 01, 2020

Bawankule, Head – Ad Sales, Star & Disney India, tells us how Sirius, an end-to-end suite of advanced advertising solutions from Star & Disney India,...


This time’s IPL viewership over 25-30% higher than previous iterations: Uday Shankar

This time’s IPL viewership over 25-30% higher than previous iterations: Uday Shankar

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 30, 2020

Cinema theatres will see a resurgence after the pandemic, the Chairman of Star & Disney India said at the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit Cinema...


IPL 2020 viewership up by a record 23%, posts 400 Bn mins of consumption: Star India

IPL 2020 viewership up by a record 23%, posts 400 Bn mins...

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 20, 2020

Television viewership for the tournament reached 31.57 million average impression, making IPL 2020 the most successful season...


News channels see festive cheer in ad bills

News channels see festive cheer in ad bills

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • November 18, 2020

As per industry estimates, festive billings have seen close to 80%-100% recovery. Broadcasters are hoping that the...


Language and affordability to drive Google’s next leap of business: Sanjay Gupta

Language and affordability to drive Google’s next leap of business: Sanjay Gupta

  • by Nawal Ahuja & Naziya Alvi Rahman
  • November 18, 2020

We bring you Part I of the two-part series from the first-ever interview with Sanjay Gupta in his new role as Country Manager and Vice...


Asian Paints comes up with quirky ad for TruStar

Asian Paints comes up with quirky ad for TruStar

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 17, 2020

The campaign has been conceptualized and executed by Tonic Worldwide Asian Paints has launched a campaign for the launch of their latest range of specialized...


Disney+ Q4 paid subscriber count at 73.7mn; IPL makes Disney+ Hotstar largest contributor

Disney+ Q4 paid subscriber count at 73.7mn; IPL makes Disney+ Hotstar largest...

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 13, 2020

The Walt Disney Company will continue to ramp up investments in Direct To Consumer (DTC) business, said CEO Bob Chapek during the earnings call The...


IPL 2020: Disney-Star India estimated to have crossed Rs 2,600 crore in revenue

IPL 2020: Disney-Star India estimated to have crossed Rs 2,600 crore in...

  • by Sonam Saini
  • November 12, 2020

According to industry experts, the official broadcaster has made a revenue of around Rs 250 crore from Hotstar The 13th edition of the Indian Premier...


Star hikes ad rates for last four IPL 2020 matches

Star hikes ad rates for last four IPL 2020 matches

  • by Sonam Saini
  • November 03, 2020

As per industry experts, the official broadcaster has increased the ad rates by 15-20% As the 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) gets close...


Changing positioning from celebrating outdoors to ‘Ghar Pe Kingfisher’

Changing positioning from celebrating outdoors to ‘Ghar Pe Kingfisher’

  • by Neeta Nair
  • October 27, 2020

Debabrata Mukherjee, CMO, UB Group, shares more on how the brand managed to stay relevant throughout the lockdown and now during the IPL


'Digital presence has never mattered more than now to create meaningful conversations'

'Digital presence has never mattered more than now to create meaningful conversations'

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 22, 2020

Rohit Sakunia, Chief Business Officer & Co-founder, Art-E Media, and Tejender Sharma, Chief Creative Officer & Co-founder, talk about the current landscape of marketing technology...


How Hotstar integrations have given IPL an edge this season

How Hotstar integrations have given IPL an edge this season

  • by Team PITCH
  • October 22, 2020

While some advertisers are busy giving real-time updates of matches on their social media handles, others are creating ‘socially distanced co-viewing’ experiences and various new...


The reach that IPL offers is unparalleled: Atit Mehta, BYJU’S

The reach that IPL offers is unparalleled: Atit Mehta, BYJU’S

  • by Christina Moniz
  • September 18, 2020

Atit Mehta, Head of Marketing, BYJU’S, details the brand’s strategy and expectations during the upcoming IPL season BYJU’S has been associated with cricket in a...


My Marie My Startup: 'Women entrepreneurs can be the change-makers in job creation

My Marie My Startup: 'Women entrepreneurs can be the change-makers in job...

  • by Simran Sabherwal
  • July 23, 2020

Vinay Subramanyam, Head of Marketing, Britannia Industries tells us how the company’s latest initiative is helping home-makers become entrepreneurs   With a 100-year legacy and...


Disney+ Hotstar ropes in Anant Patel as Marketing Director

Disney+ Hotstar ropes in Anant Patel as Marketing Director

  • by Tarun Arora
  • May 25, 2020

Prior to this, Patel was associated with MakeMyTrip MakeMyTrip’s Anant Patel has been roped in Disney+ Hotstar as its Marketing Director. Patel has updated his...


Travel & Hospitality Companies Join Hands to Elevate Traveller Safety as Flights Resume

Travel & Hospitality Companies Join Hands to Elevate Traveller Safety as Flights...

  • by pitchteam
  • May 22, 2020

Anchored by MakeMyTrip, India’s 29 leading travel and hospitality companies commit to keep travelers’ safety front & centre as travel opens up


And I…… am Star Movies!” Star Movies goes all memes on the eve of Avengers: Endgame to ‘snap’ negative comments

And I…… am Star Movies!” Star Movies goes all memes on the...

  • by pitchteam
  • May 22, 2020

Star Movies which recently aired the highest-grossing film of all time Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers Endgame’ took a leaf out of the film’s book...


Nestlé MUNCH And Star India Network Celebrate ‘Crunch Ka Attitude’

Nestlé MUNCH And Star India Network Celebrate ‘Crunch Ka Attitude’

  • by pitchteam
  • May 20, 2020

A campaign dedicated to the confidence of millions of young Indians and their families Nestlé MUNCH, one of the leading confectionary brands reaching...


#StarbucksCelebratesMoms with a special dedication this International Mother’s Day

#StarbucksCelebratesMoms with a special dedication this International Mother’s Day

  • by pitchteam
  • May 12, 2020

Tata Starbucks believes in the importance of human connections and recognizes that the most special, warm and important connection is the one with mothers....


CAN BRANDS BE A FORCE FOR HOPE, COMPASSION, DOING GOOD?

CAN BRANDS BE A FORCE FOR HOPE, COMPASSION, DOING GOOD?

  • by Deepa Krishnan
  • April 21, 2020

As part of our new series, ‘Marketers Playbook for 2020 Post Covid-19', Deepa Krishnan - Head Marketing, Digital, Loyalty, PR, Tata Starbucks says that the...


Hotstar’s new campaign plays up its fresh, free content library

Hotstar’s new campaign plays up its fresh, free content library

  • by pitchteam
  • March 11, 2020

Post the TRAI NTO ruling, consumers have resigned to watching dated shows and repeats on local TV channels. Hotstar, India’s largest premium streaming platform, aims...


Jeep India & Publicis Media partner for iconic television property Jeep Bollywood Trails

Jeep India & Publicis Media partner for iconic television property Jeep Bollywood...

  • by pitchteam
  • January 24, 2020

Jeep India & Publicis Media today announced the launch of an iconic television show Jeep Bollywood Trails, which will be aired on AXN, Max HD...


Hotstar curates special watchlist for Premium users to ring in 2020

Hotstar curates special watchlist for Premium users to ring in 2020

  • by pitchteam
  • December 27, 2019

The watchlist includes shows like Last Man Standing, The Outsider, DC's Legends of Tomorrow and many more Hotstar has put together critically acclaimed shows to...


Ram Raghavan appointed Managing Director, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited

Ram Raghavan appointed Managing Director, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited

  • by pitchteam
  • August 01, 2019

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, the market leader in Oral Care, announced the appointment of Ram Raghavan as Managing Director effective August 01, 2019. Prior...


How brands "Bonaffee-ed" the Rahul Bose's banana moment

How brands "Bonaffee-ed" the Rahul Bose's banana moment

  • by pitchteam
  • July 31, 2019

Actor Rahul Bose's recent social media post made bananas a trending topic of Indian republic. The Shaurya actor was staying in Chandigarh's JW Marriott hotel,...


Coca-Cola's ICC World Cup campaign garners 4 billion+ impressions on social

Coca-Cola's ICC World Cup campaign garners 4 billion+ impressions on social

  • by pitchteam
  • July 12, 2019

The brand has achieved a reach of 70 mn for the campaign so far For Coca-Cola, the secret ingredient has always been to be part...


Hotstar unveils quirky new TVC #KoiYaarNahiFar for VIVO IPL 2019

Hotstar unveils quirky new TVC #KoiYaarNahiFar for VIVO IPL 2019

  • by pitchteam
  • March 18, 2019

Conceptualised and executed by the DDB Mudra Group, the ad campaign gives a humorous take on the laws of physics Hotstar, India’s largest premium video...


Starcom wins Nykaa’s media mandate

Starcom wins Nykaa’s media mandate

  • by pitchteam
  • October 29, 2018

Starcom has won the media duties of Nykaa, the Indian multi-brand beauty retailer selling cosmetics and wellness products. The business was won as part of...


Hotstar appoints Sameer Kapoor as Vice President - Agency Ad Sales

Hotstar appoints Sameer Kapoor as Vice President - Agency Ad Sales

  • by pitchteam
  • October 24, 2018

Hotstar, India’s leading premium streaming platform, announced the appointment of Sameer Kapoor as Vice President - Agency Ad Sales. In his new role,...


Facebook announces new initiatives and expands current programs for startups in India

Facebook announces new initiatives and expands current programs for startups in India

  • by pitchteam
  • October 09, 2018

Facebook today said that it is devoted to foster the growing tech ecosystem in India and reaffirmed its commitment to offer valuable and...


Hotstar and HOOQ enter first-of-its-kind partnership to drive growth in India

Hotstar and HOOQ enter first-of-its-kind partnership to drive growth in India

  • by pitchteam
  • October 08, 2018

Hotstar, India’s leading premium streaming platform and HOOQ, Southeast Asia’s largest Video-on-Demand (VOD) service have forged a first-of-its-kind partnership, with HOOQ’s 6,000 hour...


Tiger Shroff and Mojostar launch PROWL’s collection of innovative active-wear products!

Tiger Shroff and Mojostar launch PROWL’s collection of innovative active-wear products!

  • by pitchteam
  • September 12, 2018

Designed for today’s #ReadyToMove generation, the extensive range celebrates the joy of uninhibited movement and promotes a highly-active lifestyle Marking a...


#FanBannaPadega: Hero Indian Super League’s new campaign for Season 5 heralds rise of a footballing nation

#FanBannaPadega: Hero Indian Super League’s new campaign for Season 5 heralds rise...

  • by pitchteam
  • September 11, 2018

Hero Indian Super League (HISL) - India’s premier football league, set to kick off on 29th September 2018, has launched its national campaign...


INDIAN SUMMER FOR BRITISH AIRWAYS AS THEY PARTNER WITH DOMESTIC AIRLINE VISTARA

INDIAN SUMMER FOR BRITISH AIRWAYS AS THEY PARTNER WITH DOMESTIC AIRLINE VISTARA

  • by pitchteam
  • September 06, 2018

British Airways and Indian domestic carrier, Vistara, have today announced a new partnership that will open up more routes between India and London...


STAR SPORTS’ NEW TVC ‘PANGE WAALA PADOSI’ FOR UNIMONI ASIA CUP 2018

STAR SPORTS’ NEW TVC ‘PANGE WAALA PADOSI’ FOR UNIMONI ASIA CUP 2018

  • by pitchteam
  • September 04, 2018

MAGNIFIES THE SPIRITED RIVALRY BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the Unimoni Asia Cup has unveiled a new TVC...


Summer of Sport brings innovation to the forefront in DOOH

Summer of Sport brings innovation to the forefront in DOOH

  • by Rohan Srinivasan
  • July 24, 2018

Over the last decade, there has been a tremendous surge in the number of events in the International sports calendar. Traditionally, the World...


POPxo launches its first webseries ‘UnMarried’

POPxo launches its first webseries ‘UnMarried’

  • by pitchteam
  • June 27, 2018

POPxo, India’s digital community for women announces the launch of its first webseries ‘UnMarried’. The platform is already a front-runner in creating short, engaging and...


The Internet Goes Mainstream; Hotstar Shatters Another Ceiling

The Internet Goes Mainstream; Hotstar Shatters Another Ceiling

  • by pitchteam
  • May 28, 2018

Delivered on Akamai, concurrent viewers on Hotstar soar past 10 million mark The eleventh edition of the VIVO IPL 2018 wrapped...


#THEDUGOUTDEBATE: THE ONE QUESTION THE NATION WANTS TO KNOW – WHO WILL WIN THE VIVO IPL ?

#THEDUGOUTDEBATE: THE ONE QUESTION THE NATION WANTS TO KNOW – WHO WILL...

  • by pitchteam
  • May 25, 2018

World’s Toughest T20 reaches a new highpoint with Prof Dean Jones & team taking on rival KIWI Scott Styris & team in a debate moderated...


THE RACE TO PLAYOFFS HEATS UP WITH STAR SPORTS NEW TVC!

THE RACE TO PLAYOFFS HEATS UP WITH STAR SPORTS NEW TVC!

  • by pitchteam
  • May 13, 2018

The Best vs Best spectacle of VIVO IPL is about to reach its pinnacle with the heated playoffs fast approaching, highlighting how 2...


LIMCA GIVES FRESHNESS A NEW MEANING WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW CAMPAIGN

LIMCA GIVES FRESHNESS A NEW MEANING WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW...

  • by pitchteam
  • April 30, 2018

The newest campaign ‘Chadha Le Taazgi’ features a contemporary version of a popular Bollywood classic


Airtel and Hotstar announce strategic partnership

Airtel and Hotstar announce strategic partnership

  • by pitchteam
  • February 13, 2018

Hotstar’s catalogue of shows from 22 channels, 3000 plus movies and exclusive shows will now be available for free to all Airtel mobile customers through...


Tata CLiQ strengthens its Luxury portfolio, revamps the website and launches the luxury app

Tata CLiQ strengthens its Luxury portfolio, revamps the website and launches the...

  • by pitchteam
  • December 21, 2017

With a continued focus on offering an exceptional brand-forward experience to Indian customers, Tata CLiQ, the Tata group’s multi-brand e-commerce platform further delights its customers...


Sodexo partners with Goodbox to enable seamless food ordering for the millennial workforce

Sodexo partners with Goodbox to enable seamless food ordering for the millennial...

  • by pitchteam
  • November 09, 2017

Sodexo, employee motivation & benefits services, announced its partnership with the Bengaluru-based startup, Goodbox. Employees who use Sodexo Meal Cards can now enjoy the ease...


How to make happy managers!

How to make happy managers!

  • by Neeta Nair
  • December 08, 2012

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Philips asks men to make a clean statement

Philips asks men to make a clean statement

  • by Neeta Nair
  • July 23, 2012


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