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Yang bags Tradus.com creative biz
MUMBAI: E-commerce portal Tradus.com has handed its creative duties to Yang Communications following a multi agency pitch.
The media spend on Tradus is estimated to be in the range of Rs 100 million.
Yang managing partner Sanjay Sharma said, “In the current environment of slowdown, e-commerce has been an exception. The barriers of shopping on the net are coming down and Indian consumers have started enjoying this experience and the price benefit that comes along. Tradus.com has been an early mover in this space and now the challenge is to create an engaging brand out of an existing business.”
Yang managing partner Anil Verma said, “Online shopping is already becoming crowded and TV seems to be the playground. The creative opportunity is huge as most portals have not yet become well formed in the consumer’s mind. You will soon see a very engaging campaign on Tradus.”
Tradus managing director Krishna Motukuri said, “We are really excited about partnering with Yang to tell our story. Our virtual doors have been open for over two years and we have over 1000 reputed sellers on Tradus.com selling everything from clothes and mobile phones to toys and even plants. With this mass-media campaign, we are looking forward to making a big splash and raising awareness about the wholesale prices customers can find on Tradus.com.”
Tradus is a marketplace, where buyers and sellers mutually conduct transactions and offers a convenient shopping experience where one can buy a wide variety of products across 50 different categories ranging from the gadgets to hand-crafted jewelry. Since there are no retailers involved, the goods are available at wholesale prices.
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Republic Media Network appoints Mohit Dhamne as group CEO
Founding member elevated as network reports 149 million monthly digital users
NEW DELHI: Republic Media Network has appointed Mohit Dhamne as its group chief executive officer, elevating a founding member who has been part of the organisation since its inception in 2016.
Dhamne’s rise within the network has been steady and multi-layered. He began as head of finance, later taking on responsibilities as company secretary and EVP (Finance), before being elevated to chief financial officer in December 2023. In his new role, he will now oversee the group’s overall strategic and operational direction.
The network described him as a key architect of its evolution into one of India’s leading broadcast and digital news platforms. He brings cross-functional expertise spanning finance, law and management, backed by qualifications as a chartered accountant, company secretary, and a postgraduate management degree from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Congratulating him, Arnab Goswami said Dhamne has been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s growth journey since inception. He added that the founding team’s shared experience and leadership framework will help the network pursue new opportunities and scale further.
The appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for the network. Over recent months, Republic has expanded its core business team by 30 per cent and strengthened its leadership structure with senior executives managing defined revenue portfolios across platforms.
On the digital front, Republic Digital has reported 149 million monthly users, according to Comscore data, reinforcing its position as one of India’s most widely consumed digital news offerings.
The growth has also been supported by expansion in its integrated brand solutions division, Republic Brand Studio, as the network continues to build a more diversified revenue ecosystem.
With this leadership transition, Republic Media Network is positioning itself for its next phase of expansion, combining broadcast strength with accelerating digital scale.
