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DAVP ads: Audio-visual medium gets lion’s share
NEW DELHI: A sum of Rs 12.8577 billion was spent in 2016-17 in advertisements on various media by the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity, the Parliament has been told.
As against this, the total expenditure in 2014-15 was Rs 9.9834 billion, and Rs 11.888.5 billion in 2015-16, the minister of state for information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore said.
Of this, the expenditure in the audio-visual medium was the largest: Rs 6.0914 billion in 2016-17, Rs 5.316 billion in 2015-16 and Rs 4.7367 billion in 2014-15.
DAVP is the nodal advertising agency of the government for releasing advertisements only on behalf of various ministries/ departments to disseminate information in respect of government policies, schemes, programmes and other projects and events of the government.
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Sony Pictures Networks India names Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships & key network initiatives
Aneja takes charge to deepen agency ties and boost revenue across Spni channels
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India has appointed Shruti Aneja as lead – agency partnerships, signalling a fresh focus on closer collaboration with advertising agencies and a sharper push for revenue growth across its channel portfolio.
In her new role, Aneja will chart strategic engagement with agencies, unlock new revenue streams, and nurture long-term partnerships. Her mission includes driving sales performance, adding value for clients, and delivering inventive solutions for advertisers — cementing Spni’s position as a preferred media partner.
Aneja brings over 12 years of experience with Spni, having risen through the ranks from manager to associate vice president. She has led high-performing sales teams across key clusters including sony hindi gec, free-to-air channels, and english entertainment channels like pix, axn and bbc earth.
Her track record includes driving integrated ad sales for popular shows such as Celebrity MasterChef, Indian Idol and Superstar Singer, pioneering first-time brand integrations, and repositioning channels for maximum impact in both urban and rural markets.
Aneja’s approach combines content-first thinking with solution-led selling, focusing on empathy, insight and storytelling that resonates with audiences and brands alike. Colleagues praise her knack for building trust with agencies and clients while spotting innovative ways to convert ideas into revenue.
With this appointment, Spni aims to strengthen its agency relationships and continue delivering compelling advertising solutions that combine creativity with performance.
