Manorama Online claims 8th rank among global news portals
Alexa.com has recently rated Manorama Online in the eighth position globally and first among websites of Indian newspapers. According to Mariam Mammen Mathew, COO, Manorama Online, this position can be attributed to the fact that the website caters to a very niche audience and provides the right choice and appeal among the target audience.
Kerala’s media behemoth, Malayala Manorama, has every reason to feel encouraged by the performance of its online initiative. In end-March, Manorama Online hit the eighth rank among global news portals/websites and was first among websites of Indian newspapers, according to rankings put out by Alexa.com. It logged 180million page-views in March 2007. Indiatimes.com/Times of India Online was next at No. 9.
Said Mariam Mammen Mathew, COO, Manorama Online, “This is the first time we broke into the Top 10 list. This high ranking can be attributed to the fact that our website caters to a very specific and niche audience comprising the Malayalam speaking population in India and abroad who want to know about Kerala, its locales, its social activities, etc.”
Interestingly, Manorama Online is available in both English and Malayalam. Set up in 1997 as an HTML offering, today the website is state of the art and even offers Malayala Manorama as an e-paper free of cost.
Mathew explained, “With advertisers wanting to reach out to a more targeted audience, it becomes essential that we address a niche audience. The implementation of the IP geo-location technology has helped us offer geographical advertising targeted at specific countries. At the same time, our audience can choose any of the editions of the e-paper they want. Currently, we have around 20,000 subscribers to the e-paper.”
Manorama Online today is a full-fledged portal offering over 22 channels in English and Malayalam, bilingual email, chat rooms, diverse sections on Kerala ranging from travel to culture, photo galleries and video clips, as well as shopping and subscription services.
“The segmentation of the website has led to a greater appeal among the diverse Malayalam speaking audience,” Mathew said. “When we upgraded our technology in April-May last year, we saw an impressive rise in the number of page views. This is mainly because we incorporated technological changes whereby we could handle traffic better, as well as made the site more interactive. But since December last year, our page-views have been increasing phenomenally.”
The group was the first to have a short code in Kerala in order to reach out to the younger audiences that is more mobile-savvy. Speaking more about the innovations on the site, Mathew said, “We also have discussion forums on various topics and are keeping our readers enticed with various programmes. For example, when it was singer Sujatha’s birthday, we had a mini-site dedicated to her, where the audience could download ringtones of her songs, interviews, and more. We have such special features -- about two to three of them every week -- on various sections of our site.”
Mathew informed that close to 40 per cent of the page-views come from Keralites in the US, while 28 per cent are India based. The Middle East, with a strong migrant workforce from Kerala, accounts for 18 per cent of page-views.
To provide a direct link with these audiences across the globe, clips from the Malayala Manorama TV (MMTV) television channel are provided on manoramonline.com. Mathew said that there are plans to have more content from MMTV but refused to divulge more on this.
But Mariam Mathew is not complacent. “It takes just a click by the audience to change preferences and, hence, this makes this domain all the more challenging,” she said.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur
The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more
With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.
The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.
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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out
The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'
Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."
The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."
COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.
Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.
He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.
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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board
e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.
Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.
According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.
As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.
A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.
Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.
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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall
The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall
Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.
“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.
“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."
"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."
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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias
Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments
KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.
Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy
Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.
Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."
Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."
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