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Int’l exhibition on ad industry in Delhi in August
NEW DELHI: India’s first international exhibition on the advertising industry, Media Expo 2003 will be held at the Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 8-10 August. The event is being organised by The house of Media 2000 and ESP World.
The exhibition will stretch across all the ingredients of advertising, including Signage and POP, Outdoor Advertising, Print and Electronic Media, Photography/Film and Video, Print, Packaging and Design, Advertising Essentials, Corporate Gifts, and Promotional Material and Computers and Multimedia.
An official release states that the expo will be spread across an area of more than 75,000 square feet. The event is aimed at filling the gap that currently exists between the ad world and outside world. It would showcase the achievements and advancements of the ad industry.
The release states that the special attractions of the show in addition to the exhibition would include a designers and photographers gallery, advertising awards, seminars and conferences on the various essential sub heads of advertising and a fashion show.
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Sameer Nair steps down as CEO of Applause Entertainment
Veteran media executive exits after a decade at the Aditya Birla Group-backed studio.
MUMBAI: After a decade of calling the shots, Sameer Nair is taking a bow from Applause Entertainment. The veteran industry leader and CEO of the prominent content studio is stepping down from his role, according to sources familiar with the development. This marks a significant leadership transition at one of India’s key players in the television and digital content space.
Applause Entertainment, part of the Aditya Birla Group, has built a strong reputation under Nair’s leadership for its high-quality adaptations of international formats and a slate of original series across OTT platforms. Nair, who joined the company a decade ago, was instrumental in shaping its growth and positioning it as a notable force in India’s evolving streaming landscape.
Prior to Applause, he held senior roles at major media organisations, including Star India, where he played a pivotal part in the launch of the iconic show Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2000. He also worked with Balaji Telefilms and NDTV Imagine.
It remains unclear who will succeed Nair or what his next professional move will be. Queries sent to Nair did not receive a response, and Applause Entertainment declined to comment on the matter.
His exit comes at a time when the Indian content ecosystem is undergoing rapid changes, with streaming platforms recalibrating investments, focusing on profitability, and adjusting content strategies amid shifting viewer preferences and increasing competition.
Industry insiders suggest the transition could signal a strategic reset for Applause as it navigates the next phase of growth.
In the fast-paced world of Indian entertainment, where hits can fade as quickly as they rise, Sameer Nair has enjoyed a remarkably steady and influential run. As he steps off the stage at Applause, the spotlight now turns to what comes next for both the executive and the studio he helped build.
