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Inkspell launches ‘Drivers of Digital Awards & Summit’ 2017
MUMBAI: Popularly known as DOD Awards, this year’s event will also include Keynote Addresses, Panel Discussions and Fireside Chats among the Who’s Who of the Digital fraternity as well as professionals from the Brands which are leading the digital practices in the country.
‘Drivers of Digital’ is a flagship event of the digital industry in India and is organised annually by Inkspell Media – a New Delhi based B2B marketing enterprise. While the previous edition of this event was organised in the national capital, this year it is being hosted in Mumbai on 26 October. “Taking DOD Awards to Mumbai is a welcome move, and the digital fraternity is quite upbeat about it”, said one of the officials from Inkspell Media.
The organisers have very recently launched the website (www.dodawards.in) and have declared the entry submissions open. The last day for agencies and brands to nominate their caste studies, campaigns, products, services, and professionals for the DOD Awards is 20 September, while the Regular Entry Slots close on 31 August.
Nominations are invited across several categories including Digital Marketing, Website, Mobile, Digital Financial, Content Marketing and Special Awards.
This year’s programme shall be a blend of awards and interactive sessions addressed by the industry experts and veterans as well as leaders from some of the most renowned global brands and agencies. Some of the topics that shall be discussed at the event through Keynote Addresses, Panel Sessions, Fireside Chats, etc. include:
• Digital content is now representing your Brand’s Reputation!
• Social Media’s New Mantras
• #DigitalAdvertising: Getting the Pounds for your pennies.
• Artificial Intelligence – Mastering the monster we have created!
• Will physical banks exist 5 years from now?
• #Fintech
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
