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MRUC’s Satyamurthy conducts IRS workshop in Delhi
NEW DELHI: “Every media vehicle is a winner, if they exploit product profile”, explained NP Satyamurthy, director general, MRUC. He was speaking at the MRUC-NFO organised, IRS (Indian Readership Survey) workshop for a select gathering of ad-professionals, media planners, brand managers and media.
Satyamurthy exhorted IRS users to convert weakness to opportunity. Citing an example, he said a media planner can actually advise his clients on how to use IRS Product Profiles – low penetration of a product among readers of publication ‘A’, can actually be seen as an opportunity and an effective sales promotion campaign can increase penetration.
The road show was second in the series – after having concluded the same in Mumbai, recently. The participants were taken through a rigourous ‘training module’ – covering areas such: how to effectively use the IRS Software; breaking myths about IRS 2002 estimates – post Census 2001 based corrections; how to leverage ‘product profile’ information for success in the marketplace. The road show entailed actual class-room learning for the active users of IRS data.
NFO continues to support MRUC in servicing clients until the launch of IRS, Round 11.
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Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
