Vamsi Murth joins Disney + Hotstar as ED, head content marketing

Vamsi Murth joins Disney + Hotstar as ED, head content marketing

Disney + Hotstar has appointed Vamsi Murthy as executive director and head of content and partnerships, he announced his new role on his LinkedIn account. Vamsi was previously associated with BookMyShow as head of marketing from May 2021. He has been associated with Zee5 as vice president of marketing, Myntra Jabong as director of brand marke...


Vi appoints Shailendra Singh as Operations Director

Vi appoints Shailendra Singh as Operations Director

Vodafone Idea has appointed former Bharti Airtel executive Shailendra Singh as Operations Director. Vi shared the news on their LinkedIn post, “We extend a warm welcome to you, Shailendra Singh, Looking forward to working with you and hope you enjoy a long, fruitful journey with us.” Singh will be based out of Ahmedabad, Gujarat in his new...


Indian streaming ecosystem strong: Anurag Thakur@Cannes

Indian streaming ecosystem strong: Anurag Thakur@Cannes

India's OTT market is set to grow at 21 per cent every year, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said on Thursday at Cannes even as he invited foreign producers to shoot films and other projects in the country. Speaking at the "India Forum" at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, the Minister said a...


Airtel re-appoints Gopal Vittal as MD, CEO

Airtel re-appoints Gopal Vittal as MD, CEO

Bharti Airtel (Airtel), India’s premier communications solutions provider, Wednesday said that its board has reappointed Gopal Vittal as Managing Director & CEO for a further period of five years ending on January 31, 2028.

“We wish to inform you that based on the recommendations of HR & nomination commi...


5G roll out in India: Assessment and recommendations for Cable Headends.

At Cannes, India unveils 30% filming sops for global shoots

After a delegation, led by MIB Minister Anurag Thakur walked the red carpet at Cannes, India on Wednesday rolled out the red carpet for foreign filmmakers to shoot in the country by offering incentives of up to Rs 2.5 crore for co-production and hiring local manpower in such ventures.


Pradeep Hejmadi joins SET as Head-Business Operations

Pradeep Hejmadi joins SET as Head-Business Operations

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has appointed Pradeep Hejmadi as Head-Business Operations for Sony Entertainment Television (SET). He will report to Danish Khan, EVP & Business Head – SET, Sony LIV, and StudioNext. The company has also roped in Rakesh Chakraborty as Head of Fiction Programming, Strategy, & Insights for SET. ...