Marathi daily Deshdoot fortifies presence with Ahmednagar edition
Entering its 40th year, Deshdoot Group, which publishes Marathi daily Deshdoot in North Maharashtra, has launched the paper’s Ahmednagar edition. The group already has its presence in Ahmednagar district, where it has been bringing out another of its Marathi publications, Sarvamat, for the last 33 years.

Entering its 40th year, Deshdoot Group, which publishes Marathi daily Deshdoot in North Maharashtra, has launched the paper’s Ahmednagar edition. The group already has its presence in Ahmednagar district, where it has been bringing out another of its Marathi publications, Sarvamat, for the last 33 years.
The launch of the new edition is being eyed with interest as it is perhaps the first time that any publication has launched two brands in the same market in the same language. The launch is said to be strategic, considering the fact that Ahmednagar, the largest district in Maharashtra, has flourishing sugar, milk, and cloth industries. The district houses 19 sugar factories contributing more than 50 per cent of sugar to the entire state.
Sharing the publication’s growth, Vikram Sarda, Managing Editor, Deshdoot Group, said, “We have a great presence in this region, and being politically neutral, we enjoy a great loyal readership. We are the voice of North Maharashtra today and our readers look up to us to provide the leadership to bring about change and development in the region. We realise it is a huge responsibility, but we are also assured in our belief that we can discharge this responsibility with aplomb.”
“We have caused quite a buzz in Ahmednagar with the announcement of our latest launch, and we are expecting tremendous response from the discerning readers of this vibrant and rapidly growing city,” he added.
Among other favourable factors for the growing print industry in Ahmednagar are a literacy rate of 84 per cent – a hallmark of Ahmednagar’s demographics, and the ever growing influx of tourists coming on a pilgrimage to Shirdi. At present, Ahmednagar has Deshdoot, Lokmat, Sakaal, and four afternooners.
Janak Sarda, Director, Deshdoot Group, is excited about the new highs the publication is scaling. In conversation with exchange4media, he shared the two key strategies that the group is employing to elevate its presence and fortify its content. These include the focus on schools by organising events and promoting fun activities; and revamping of content by being more informative.
Janak Sarda informed, “We have identified schools in Nashik, and we are running tree plantation drive with Nashik Municipal Council and HLL Purit.”
“Our Sunday supplement has undergone changes. The strategy is to make it more appealing to the youth while keeping the old readers’ interest unflagging. The presentation of content underwent change five weeks ago,” he added.
He claimed that the circulation of Deshdoot had shown a marked increase in each district. In Nashik, the circulation of Deshdoot was at an average of 35,000 per day, while Deshdoot Times was at 9,500, he further claimed, adding, the combined circulation for Jalgaon, Dhule, and Nandurbar stood at 50,000 per day.
Meanwhile, the circulation of Sarwamat, the other Marathi daily from the Group, in the rural town of Shrirampur in Ahmednagar district is reportedly around 28,000 copies per day. The second edition is expected to add to this figure with an initial circulation of around 50,000 copies.
The inaugural price of Deshdoot’s Ahmednagar edition has been kept as Rs 1.50, while the existing editions will continue to sell at Rs 3.
Deshdoot is an established daily in North Maharashtra, comprising five cash rich districts of Nashik, Jalgaon, Dhule, Nandurbar and Ahmednagar. The paper was established in 1970 with its flagship edition in Nashik. Since then, the paper claims to have grown steadily across North Maharashtra, with Sarvamat being launched in Ahmednagar in 1976; English daily Deshdoot (called Deshdoot Times since 1998) in 1993; the Dhule edition of Deshdoot in 1996; the Jalgaon edition in 1997; and the Nandurbar edition in 1998.
The Group will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary on August 23, 2009.
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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, 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'
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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.
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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.
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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
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“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.
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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.
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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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