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Our current market share has been the highest ever at 47.3%: Sanjeev Handa, Maruti Suzuki?blur=25

Sanjeev Handa, VP Marketing , Maruti Suzuki speaks about the big digital push that the company has adopted and how the brand has managed to tackle the rough patch that demonetisation brought with it.

Ruhail Amin Jan 13, 2017 8:00 AM

From zero down payments, big discounts to cashless transactions, auto makers get innovative to beat demonetisation slump?blur=25

In order to counter the negative sales post demonetisation, auto makers are using innovative marketing techniques like zero down payments, big discounts and cashless payment options to push sales.

Ruhail Amin Jan 6, 2017 8:35 AM

Despite demonetisation blues, Bollywood refuses to cut on marketing spends ?blur=25

While the recently released movie Dangal is wrestling to defeat the demonetisation blues in Bollywood, the good news is that filmmakers are not compromising on their marketing spends despite the cash crunch.

Ruhail Amin Dec 27, 2016 8:06 AM

Those who are celebrating my exit will regret it: Arnab Goswami?blur=25

Goswami was speaking at the ongoing weeklong Dainik Bhaskar Utsav in Jaipur which also marks the 20th anniversary of the Dainik Bhaskar Group

Ruhail Amin Dec 22, 2016 8:04 AM

Cable operators, DTH players & STB manufacturers divided over DAS IV implementation?blur=25

The recent Delhi High Court order on digitisation has evoked mixed response from Cable Operators, DTH Players and set-top box manufacturers

Ruhail Amin Dec 19, 2016 9:20 AM

Broadcasters Euphoric on HC verdict on DAS IV , but  concerned over implementation on short deadline?blur=25

Though the broadcasters have welcomed the High Court order on DAS IV implementation, however there are concerns being raised about the implementation process, given the tight deadline and the unavailability of set-top boxes in many places

Ruhail Amin Dec 13, 2016 8:09 AM

Print Players hope for a credible outcome,  post IRS data delay to  Q3 2017?blur=25

exchange4media reached to out print players to gauge their reaction to this delay given that previously released IRS data was not fully accepted by all print players and quite controversial

Ruhail Amin Dec 8, 2016 9:45 AM

With steep slack in demand, real estate players cut down on ad spends?blur=25

After demonetisation, there has been a wait and watch approach by builders and the buyers along with a drastic cut down in advertising

Ruhail Amin Dec 1, 2016 8:12 AM

Auto sector likely to see 30-40% decline in ad spends post demonetisation?blur=25

Demonetisation has already led to a downward trend on media spends and sales in the auto sector. Footfalls at the dealerships across India have dipped by 75 percent while bookings have come down by about 50 per cent

Ruhail Amin Nov 30, 2016 8:05 AM

TRAI has always tried to facilitate a healthy and constructive environment: R S Sharma?blur=25

In an exclusive interview with exchange4media, R S Sharma, Chairman TRAI speaks about how TRAI has always tried to facilitate a healthy and constructive environment.

Ruhail Amin Nov 29, 2016 8:02 AM

This year we are expected to clear Rs 300 Billion worth of payments—Vijay Shekhar Sharma?blur=25

Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder and CEO, Paytm speaks about the future of digital wallets and more

Ruhail Amin Nov 24, 2016 8:37 AM

Cash on delivery is a big pain point from an economics and logistics perspective-Kunal Bahl, Snapdeal?blur=25

Speaking exclusively to exchange4media, Kunal Bahl, CEO, Snapdeal articulated on how the government’s new move will impact the sector in the long run. Bahl pointed out that the demonetisation move has been seen as a welcome development from the investor community

Ruhail Amin Nov 21, 2016 7:59 AM

E-comm players feel the heat of demonetisation; online sales dip 30%?blur=25

One of the main factors of this slump is the use of cash on delivery (COD) facility, which according to industry insiders accounts for 60 per cent of total e-commerce sales

Ruhail Amin Nov 16, 2016 8:08 AM

Digital wallet game in India all set to begin after demonetisation?blur=25

Following demonetisation, are digital wallet companies equipped to sustain the current rush of customers and what steps should digital wallet companies undertake to ensure new customer engagement once the cash situation is resolved?

Ruhail Amin Nov 15, 2016 8:15 AM

The new empowered digital consumer is like friends with benefits: Preeti Reddy, Kantar?blur=25

An interview with Richard Ingleton, COO, Kantar and Preeti Reddy, CEO, Kantar Insights, South Asia, on the changing dynamics of market research firms

Ruhail Amin Nov 14, 2016 8:14 AM

This order needs to be opposed: Rajdeep Sardesai on NDTV India ban order?blur=25

The journalist fraternity has particularly become polarised with some demanding strict action against the channel while others have vociferously opposed this gag order

Ruhail Amin Nov 8, 2016 8:17 AM

Facebook's censorship policy is culture specific: Dr. Robert Pepper, Facebook?blur=25

Dr. Pepper, who attended the India Telecom 2016 summit in New Delhi, spoke about Facebook’s censorship rules after it faced flak for blocking a Vietnam war photo of a nude child

Ruhail Amin Nov 3, 2016 8:14 AM

Why India's M&E sector is still struggling with FDI??blur=25

At the recent 5th edition of CII Big Picture Summit 2016, experts debated the funding conundrum as far as the FDI in M&E sector is concerned and shared some interesting insights on the subject

Ruhail Amin Oct 27, 2016 8:03 AM

Low consumption of traditional & digital media a bigger challenge for M& E sector in India?blur=25

At the on-going 5th edition of CII Big Picture Summit 2016, a panel discussion on the topic-‘Will there be symphony at the altar of convergence’ was hosted by Sudhanshu Vats, Chairman, CII National Committee on Media & Entertainment and Group CEO, Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd

Ruhail Amin Oct 26, 2016 8:23 AM

When you don't shout in this country nobody listens ---Arnab Goswami?blur=25

Times Now’s chief editor Arnab Goswami, speaking at the on-going 5th edition of CII big picture summit 2016 in New Delhi on disruption in television news.

Ruhail Amin Oct 26, 2016 8:07 AM

The era of polite anchors is over: Arnab Goswami?blur=25

Times Now’s Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami was speaking at the on-going 5th Edition of CII Big Picture Summit 2016 in New Delhi on disruption in television news

Ruhail Amin Oct 25, 2016 2:51 PM

I watch Arnab and I like him quite a bit: Mukesh Ambani?blur=25

What is interesting is that Ambani who has a controlling stake in CNN News 18 and an indirect stake in NDTV chose to name a rival TV channel’s anchor

Ruhail Amin Oct 20, 2016 8:09 AM

Media ACE Awards 2016: Programmatic still a nascent phenomenon in India: Experts?blur=25

A panel discussion on the topic--Programmatic Buying of Brands: Media Owners Vs Agencies was held during the event and witnessed participation of industry veterans

Ruhail Amin Aug 12, 2016 8:38 AM

How Twitter reacted to Barkha-Arnab spat?blur=25

NDTV's Consulting Editor, Barkha Dutt recently put out a post on her Facebook page and criticised Times Now’s Editor-in-Chief for calling journalists like her ‘terror sympathisers’. Soon Twitter was abuzz with reactions and counter reactions; here is how Twiterrati reacted to the spat

Ruhail Amin Jul 29, 2016 7:58 AM

Meet Pammi Aunty, the new social media sensation?blur=25

The irony is that Ssumier S Pasricha aka Pammi Aunty, who was seen in some popular TV serials never got his due, and now his social media character has transformed him into an overnight celebrity who has more fans than many well known TV stars today

Ruhail Amin Jul 20, 2016 8:10 AM

Why Rajdeep Sardesai, Rahul Kanwal & Barkha Dutt are under attack??blur=25

Some of the senior journalists have come under attack for their stand on the ongoing crisis in Kashmir. Noted among them are names like NDTV’s Barkha Dutt, India Today’s Rahul Kanwal and Rajdeep Sardesai

Ruhail Amin Jul 14, 2016 8:11 AM

Facebook Live, the new destination for real time news ??blur=25

The use of Facebook videos, particularly live streaming, presents an opportunity to reach an unparalleled audience far beyond the reach of the traditional broadcast. Across the world, increasing number of people from myriad professions-musicians, politicians, academicians, religious groups etc are using Facebook Live to reach out to newer audiences. As the popularity of this new self broadcasting culture catches up, it is probably rewriting the rules of traditional broadcast mediums

Ruhail Amin Jul 12, 2016 8:06 AM

Arnab Goswami's response to trolls becomes top Twitter trend?blur=25

Times Now's Editor-in-Chief, Arnab Goswami’s response to trolls in a column to a publication became a much debated topic on Twitter with over 10k mentions in less than 6 hours

Ruhail Amin Jul 5, 2016 8:09 AM

Moral compass: How corporates tweak ethics to chase profits?blur=25

Though most corporates have been following a strict code of conduct set out by the regulatory bodies for the smooth functioning of the corporate system. However, there have often been instances when the corporate code of conduct gets breached and core values compromised in an attempt to chase profits at all costs

Ruhail Amin Jul 1, 2016 8:32 AM