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Avian Media ropes in Palin Ningthoujam
MUMBAI: Avian Media has appointed Palin Ningthoujam to spearhead its digital practice. The appointment will further strengthen Avian’s existing capabilities in the digital space.
With more than a decade of experience Ningthoujam will be responsible for building the firms digital thought leadership, internal digital adoption and lead client strategy, execution and analytics. Besides, Ningthoujam will scout for opportunities to incorporate reputation management and digital marketing.
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Commenting on his new role, Ningthoujam, said, “Today, clients are looking at tighter integration of digital in marketing, communication and customer service initiatives with teams that understand business requirements, quality in execution and ideas with substance. My priority at Avian Media will be to work on these expectations and take the delivery a notch higher in the industry. Avian Media, with its strong leadership and passionate teams, has attracted good clients and industry accolades in the past few years. I believe this is the right place that offers the flexibility, creativity, and culture that will help me work towards industry priorities.”
On the appointment, Avian Media CEO and business partner Nitin Mantri said, ‘In today’s era when social media is transforming the communication industry globally, companies are opting for an integrated PR and digital approach for brands. Online reputation management holds the key to building prominence, popularity and preference for companies. Hence, it is crucial for us to strengthen our base with talented professionals who will reinforce our ongoing strategic focus on delivering successful digital campaigns for clients. Palin has the experience of working across sectors and we will use his rich pool of knowledge to steer Avian’s growth on the digital front.”
Ningthoujam has led award winning digital campaigns for various organisations in auto, technology, food, and travel sectors. He founded the India PR Blog in 2006 which ranks among top PR blogs globally. He has also written extensively for leading US based social media blog, Mashable.com, reviewing and comparing online tools, and also has written for key blogs such as Desicritics and New Communications Review. He also founded the ‘Network of PR Professionals’ group on Linkedin.
Brands
Info Edge reshuffles senior roles, Ambrish Singh to 99acres, Bhisham Dhingra to lead Shiksha strategy
Leadership changes at Shiksha and 99acres aim to drive sharper growth focus
MUMBAI: Info Edge (India) Limited has approved an internal reorganisation of its education and real estate verticals, setting the stage for leadership changes aimed at sharpening execution and accelerating growth. The move, cleared by the board on April 14 through a circular resolution, will come into effect from May 1, 2026.
The restructuring impacts the company’s Shiksha and 99acres businesses, two key pillars in its portfolio, and involves role changes for senior management personnel. As part of the reshuffle, Ambrish Kumar Singh, previously executive vice president and head of sales and customer delivery for Shiksha, has been redesignated as executive vice president and head of sales and sales enablement at 99acres. A long-time company leader since 2003, Singh is expected to focus on boosting business performance, strengthening client relationships and building high-performing teams in his new role.
Meanwhile, Bhisham Dhingra, who led sales and customer delivery at 99acres, will now take on an expanded mandate as head of sales, strategy and client delivery for Shiksha. With over two decades of experience across global and Indian organisations, Dhingra will spearhead growth strategy, corporate sales and client engagement for the domestic education vertical.
Both executives will continue as senior management personnel, albeit with revised responsibilities aligned to the company’s broader restructuring goals.
Info Edge said the changes are part of ongoing efforts to leverage leadership expertise across business lines and improve operational effectiveness. The company added that the reshuffle is designed to drive stronger outcomes by aligning talent with evolving business priorities.
As Info Edge continues to fine-tune its structure, the latest leadership moves suggest a clear intent to keep its core platforms nimble, competitive and ready for the next phase of growth.
