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Arti Machama joins ITV Network as VP sales
MUMBAI: ITV Network has appointed Arti Arora Machama as the new vice president, sales. Machama will be responsible for revenue generation for the broadcast division of ITV Network which includes NewsX, India News National along with five regional news channels.
She will report to ITV Network CEO RK Arora. Her role at the network includes augmenting fresh strategies thereby enhancing the growth in terms of market share as well as revenues for the group channels.
Machama has 14 years of experience in business development. She has worked with brands like Star India, Zee News and BAG network.
Arora said, “We are thrilled to have Arti aboard. In the wake of digitalization and various changes within our organization structure, we are sure that Arti will add immense value to the organization considering her strong leadership skills and extensive experience. We wish her the best for this new challenge.”
Machama said “I am delighted to join ITV Network. I look forward to heading revenue operations of ITV network channels and taking them to greater heights.”
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Dish TV shareholders approve three independent directors
99.49 per cent vote of confidence strengthens board as company expands into connected TV, e-commerce and OTT.
MUMBAI: Dish TV has just been served a near-perfect vote of confidence and the shareholders have dished it out in style. Shareholders of the DTH operator have approved the appointment of three new Independent Directors with an overwhelming 99.49 per cent approval. The three appointees are Mr Arun Kumar Kapoor, Ms Heena Naishadh Bhatt and Mr Ashok Anant Paranjpe.
The strong mandate reflects continued investor faith in the company’s strategy, disciplined execution and long-term value creation. It comes as Dish TV focuses on stabilising its core DTH business while actively scaling new verticals connected TV platform VZY, B2B e-commerce ShopZop, and OTT service Watcho to build a more diversified and resilient growth trajectory.
Dish TV India Limited, CEO & executive director Manoj Dhobhal said, “We are encouraged by the shareholders’ approval of the appointment of the Independent Directors and sincerely thank them for their continued trust and confidence. The Board is already benefiting from the Directors’ collective experience, which will further sharpen strategic focus and support disciplined execution.”
With a fresh, strengthened board in place, Dish TV is well positioned to navigate the evolving media landscape. In a sector where every percentage point matters, a 99.49 per cent thumbs-up is the kind of ringing endorsement that suggests the company’s recipe for the future is already tasting right.
