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BTVi unveils new brand positioning
MUMBAI: BTVi has unveiled its new positioning, #OpinionsThatCount, aimed at impacting the opinions of the influencers. With this, BTVi will be the voice and choice of the influential. An integrated campaign will be launched primarily catering to influencers, key decision makers and opinion makers.
This campaign charts out an independent path for the brand reinforcing its stance post their partnership with Reuters, which was announced earlier this month, by bringing financial and business news from across the globe to Indian viewers.
“This campaign represents our strong stand focusing on influencing the think tanks of the country who are trend setters and key drivers of the economy. BTVi aims to provide most credible information to its viewers. Through this campaign, the channel continues to reach out to recognized authorities of their fields, whose thoughts and opinions matter to the millions who follow them,” said BTVi chief operating officer Monica Tata.
BTVi intends to be the ‘voice of transforming India’. Not losing sight from current affairs, it will cover positive stories that have made the country proud. The channel will continue to evolve with what is required and will be at the top of news reporting. Programming for the channel will be tweaked to be more glocal (global+local).
It will also have strong digital connect with the viewers with an integrated newsroom.
The team from BTVi will continue to provide in-depth knowledge and expertise on various sectors. Apart from Tata on board, it has Siddharth Zarabi as the editorial editor, Swati Khandelwal as the national editor, anchor and chief of bureau Mumbai at BTVI.
After the recent partnership, the channel is strengthening its leadership position by delivering more value to increasingly sophisticated business audience through credible business news content on a real time basis.
The programming line-up will cater to global and domestic influencers, business leaders and government-stakeholders.
List of driver shows on BTVi:
Dealing Room (Weekdays 8:00 – 9:30) – Get all the crucial market cues & trade calls as Ashu Dutt & Abha Bakaya take you into the all-important market opening.
Market Guru (Weekdays 09:30 – 10:00) – The very cream of market veterans with decades of street cred share their invaluable perspective and analysis.
The Trading Day (Weekdays 14:30 – 15:30) – Countdown tracks the breaking business news and top stories in the lead-up to the closing of markets.
E-Inc (Wednesday 20:30 – 21:00) – A path-breaking show that charts the twists and turns in e-commerce. Find out what it takes to go from start-up to the next big success story.
The Auto Show (Thursday 22:30 – 23:00) – Get up to speed with the latest in the auto mobile world; hear from leading auto industry voices, review cars and bikes. We also address consumer concerns.
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Taboola names Krishan Bhatia as chief business officer
Digital ad veteran takes the reins to steer taboola’s global sales and AI growth
NEW YORK: Taboola has added Krishan Bhatia to its leadership team as chief business officer, signalling a bold push in global sales and partnerships.
Bhatia will spearhead revenue growth across Taboola’s full product suite, including its Realize performance advertising platform, publisher network, CTV performance, and generative AI offerings. He brings a proven record of driving growth at leading tech and media giants, including Amazon and NBCUniversal.
At Amazon, Bhatia launched and led the global video advertising business spanning Prime Video, Live Sports, Twitch, and third-party programmers as VP, global video advertising and partnerships. Prior to that, he served as president and chief business officer at NBCUniversal’s global advertising and partnerships division, overseeing digital, streaming TV, and advanced advertising.
“Krishan is joining Taboola at a pivotal moment in our journey,” said Taboola CEO Adam Singolda. “We are redefining performance advertising on the open web. Realize is gaining real momentum as advertisers look for scalable growth beyond search and social. DeeperDive is putting generative AI directly into publishers’ hands, helping them innovate and thrive. The opportunity ahead is massive.”
Singolda added that Bhatia’s experience in building global advertising businesses and executing at scale will complement Taboola’s growth. “We’ve built a strong foundation for long-term success, surpassing $2 billion in revenue under Eldad Maniv, our president and COO. With that momentum, I’m thrilled to welcome Krishan to the team to take our go-to-market execution to the next level.”
“Taboola has a bold vision, combining global scale and innovative technology to empower advertisers and publishers,” said Bhatia. “The launch of Realize has strengthened Taboola’s position as a leader outside search and social. With DeeperDive, generative AI, and a clear focus on partner success, there is a huge runway ahead. I’m excited to join the team at such a transformative time.”
With Krishan Bhatia on board, Taboola is all set to turn up the heat in performance advertising, blending global scale, AI innovation, and next-level partnerships to shape the future of the open web.
