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Madison Media wins Rs 100 million Jagran Group AOR
MUMBAI: Madison Media has bagged the media AOR business of the Jagran Group. Dainik Jagran is the largest read publication in India with 16.4 million readers. The group is also planning to launch a news channel in early 2005.
According to Madison’s estimates, the account is worth Rs 100 million.
The Jagran Group has recently been in the news following the announcement by Ireland’s Independent News and Media of its intention to acquire a 26 per cent stake in it.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com, Madison Media (Delhi) general manager Basabdutta Chowdhuri said that the Dainik Jagran Group approached them to make a presentation following which, they bagged the account.
Madison Communications chairman and managing director Sam Balsara says, “We are extremely happy to add the premier Jagran Group to our roster of blue chip clients.”
Jagran Group director marketing Shailesh Gupta, on the other hand added, “We are quite sure that association with Madison will be fruitful for our group in present media scenario prevailing in India.”
Jagran Group general manager brand and strategic planning Basant Rathore says, “Madison Media’s credentials are impeccable and we chose them because we believe that they are well suited to help us meet the challenges that lie ahead of us!”
In the last 18 months, Madison Media has had a dream run winning the most prestigious, large and heavily contested AOR businesses like Asian Paints, Cabdury, Hyundai, Marico, Airtel, McDonald’s and Tata AIG.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
