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Nick launches on-air contest with Dubai’s Atlantis, The Palm
MUMBAI: With summer vacations round the corner, kids broadcaster Nickelodeon has joined hands with Dubai‘s underwater themed resort Atlantis, The Palm to launch an on-air contest christened Lets Go Atlantis.
The contest will give eight lucky winners a chance to win a three day and three night trip to Atlantis, The Palm along with their family.
Beginning 13 February, one can participate in the contest by watching Nickelodeon daily from 6 to 8 pm and answer the question by logging on to Atlantisthepalm.com/nickelodeon and find the right answers. Answers can also be sent via SMS, IVRS or by logging on to nickindia.com.
In order to ensure maximum participation, Nickelodeon will also allow entries through print and radio advertisements.
Viacom18 EVP & Business Head – Kids Cluster Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “Engaging and interacting with kids through our endearing Nicktoons and campaigns has always been Nickelodeon’s top priority. We are thrilled to partner with Atlantis, The Palm and give our viewers an opportunity to win a vacation of their lifetime.”
Atlantis The Palm & Global Partnerships Kerzner SVP Marketing Ravini Perera added, “Atlantis, The Palm is thrilled to associate with Nickelodeon and give kids a chance to experience our iconic resort and discover all Atlantis has to offer. With something for everyone, we are sure Nickelodeon fans will have an amazing time playing on the various rides in Aquaventure Waterpark or meeting our dolphins in Dolphin Bay.”
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Dish TV shareholders approve three independent directors
99.49 per cent vote of confidence strengthens board as company expands into connected TV, e-commerce and OTT.
MUMBAI: Dish TV has just been served a near-perfect vote of confidence and the shareholders have dished it out in style. Shareholders of the DTH operator have approved the appointment of three new Independent Directors with an overwhelming 99.49 per cent approval. The three appointees are Mr Arun Kumar Kapoor, Ms Heena Naishadh Bhatt and Mr Ashok Anant Paranjpe.
The strong mandate reflects continued investor faith in the company’s strategy, disciplined execution and long-term value creation. It comes as Dish TV focuses on stabilising its core DTH business while actively scaling new verticals connected TV platform VZY, B2B e-commerce ShopZop, and OTT service Watcho to build a more diversified and resilient growth trajectory.
Dish TV India Limited, CEO & executive director Manoj Dhobhal said, “We are encouraged by the shareholders’ approval of the appointment of the Independent Directors and sincerely thank them for their continued trust and confidence. The Board is already benefiting from the Directors’ collective experience, which will further sharpen strategic focus and support disciplined execution.”
With a fresh, strengthened board in place, Dish TV is well positioned to navigate the evolving media landscape. In a sector where every percentage point matters, a 99.49 per cent thumbs-up is the kind of ringing endorsement that suggests the company’s recipe for the future is already tasting right.
