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IAA India Chapter re-elects Punit Goenka as president
MUMBAI: The India chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) has re-elected Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) MD and CEO Punit Goenka as its president. This will be Goenka’s second term in a row.
Discovery South Asia MD Megha Tata was named as the vice-president. According to reports, Indian Express Group’s Anant Goenka, Free Press Journal’s Abhishek Karnani, Deshdoot’s Janak Sarda, Mathrubhumi’s MV Shreyams Kumar and Eeenadu Group’s I Venkat have also been elected to the Managing Committee.
Speaking on his re-election, Goenka said, "IAA will continue to invest its time and energy in addressing key industry level interests, in order to enhance the overall professional ecosystem. As one team, we will continue to roll out our intellectual properties, with an enhanced focus on regional markets. As an institution, we will also continue to play an important role in espousing cause-related initiatives, which are in line with our ethos of "what's good, is good for business”. It has been a wonderful experience serving such an esteemed institution and I look forward to working closely with its members for the second term. I shall continue to seek their support and co-operation and wish them all the very best.”
On being named as vice-president, Tata said on Linkedin, “Humbled to be elected in two of the leading industry bodies! As a director in Indian Broadcasting Foundation and as a Vice President in IAA India Chapter! Looking forward to contributing in a meaningful way to the industry from whom I have got so much!”
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Shah Raza returns full-time as NDTV national revenue head – government
Raza resumes leadership in government sales after a brief part-time stint
NEW DELHI: Shah Raza has resumed his full-time role as national revenue head – government at NDTV, after working part-time for a few months due to personal commitments.
Raza has been with NDTV since 2013, overseeing government sales across India. He brings extensive experience in media and broadcast, having previously served as vice president at TV18 Broadcast Limited, account director at IBN 18, and senior manager at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (Times Group).
A graduate of Aligarh Muslim University with an MBA, Raza has spent over a decade building a strong track record in government sales and driving NDTV’s revenue growth.
With his return to full-time responsibilities, Raza will continue to lead NDTV’s efforts in government sales, combining long-standing experience with an understanding of the evolving media landscape.
