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Arun Aggarwal appointed Zee Turner CFO
NEW DELHI: Zee Turner, a joint venture between Zee Telefilms and Time Warner, is getting itself a chief finance officer (CFO) in the form of Arun Aggarwal.
Aggarwal, who has been heading the credit control division of Zee Telefilms in Mumbai, has been transferred to the joint venture company, which pushes ahead to expand the market for Zee and Turner bouqet of channels.
Aggarwal, a finance person, has been with Zee Telefilms for the past six years.
Zee Turner, a 74:26 joint venture, is responsible for distribution of 17-odd channels , including Zee TV, CNN, Pogo, Cartoon Network, VH1, HBO, Zee Music, Zee News and Alpha brand of regional channels.
Incidenatlly, HBO also has joined the Zee bandwagon and is now available on the DTH platform of Dish TV, 20 per cent owned by Zee Tele
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Pocket FM partners with Indian Open Pickleball 2026
Audio platform joins forces with major tournament to engage young fans.
MUMBAI: Pocket FM just served up a perfect partnership because when audio storytelling meets pickleball’s fast-paced rallies, even the sidelines start listening. Pocket FM, the world’s largest audio series platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Indian Open 2026, one of India’s biggest pickleball tournaments organised by Global Sports in Hyderabad in association with Pickl’Out and Crosscourts Sports Club.
The collaboration brings Pocket FM’s immersive storytelling to one of the fastest-growing emerging sports in India. Pickleball, known for its accessibility, energy and strong community appeal, is rapidly attracting younger, digitally savvy audiences making it an ideal platform for Pocket FM to deepen its cultural relevance.
Under the partnership, Pocket FM will enjoy extensive on-ground and digital visibility throughout the tournament, which begins on 1 April 2026. This includes centre court branding, venue-wide presence, presenting rights for select matches, player lounge branding, team jersey integration, and strong integration across live streaming and social media.
Pocket FM, SVP and global head for brand marketing and partnerships Vineet Singh said, “Pickleball is building a strong connection with young and engaged audiences in India. This partnership allows us to connect with people in a meaningful way through strong on-ground presence and digital visibility.”
Global Sports and Indian Open 2026, founder Hemal Jain added, “Partnering with Pocket FM adds an exciting new dimension to the experience. As a brand that has built deep resonance with young audiences, Pocket FM is a strong fit for the energy and ambition of this tournament.”
The move reflects Pocket FM’s continued strategy of aligning with emerging passion points and building deeper engagement with communities driven by competition and shared experiences.
In a country where sports and stories often collide, Pocket FM isn’t just sponsoring a tournament, it’s turning every rally into a narrative, proving that the best audio moments sometimes happen when the paddle meets the ball.
