MAM
Nickelodeon gears up to promote Motu-Patlu
MUMBAI: Nickelodeon is going gung-ho to promote its recently launched show titled ‘Motu Patlu‘.
The show is being advertised aggressively on the network besides being promoted through on-ground activities and strategic promotional partnerships to ensure optimal reach.
The channel has tied up with retail chain Pantaloons and will be actively present across 18 Pantaloons outlets in Mumbai and Delhi to ensure “maximum” brand visibility.
In an attempt to be present wherever kids are, Nickelodeon has also tied-up with gaming outlet – Timezone. Here kids can participate in the ‘Motu Patlu‘ contest through the Kiosk‘s at Timezone and also sample the show, while they win ‘Motu Patlu‘ merchandise.
Additionally, Motu Patlu‘s Signature dish Chole Bhature will be available and promoted across Bombay Blue outlets in Mumbai. Kids can also engage with the interactive Motu Patlu tray mats at all the outlets.
Promotions will also be a part of the on-going Nickelodeon workshops at Hobby Ideas where kids will be exposed to the flavour of the show while they participate in ‘Art Jam‘ workshops and bring out their creative side by making Motu Patlu chocolate boxes and more. The activity spans across five cities and over seven centres.
Sonic and Nickelodeon India executive vice president and business head Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “This experiential marketing campaign brings alive Motu Patlu, engaging kids through innovative initiatives at multiple touch-points. Our unconventional campaign connects with kids and reaches out to them wherever they are. Thus, creating awareness for Motu Patlu.”
Nickelodeon has also planned engagements through Van Activations in over 30 towns like Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi, Agra and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh and Gwalior, Khandwa, Indore, Ratlam, Bhopal and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. The Van Activation has been designed to give kids the feel of the show and make show and its characters familiar with the kids.
To ensure the “right connect” with the tech-savvy generation Nickelodeon has also launched Motu Patlu‘s official website – Motupatlu.in. The site hosts a content mix that includes Motu Patlu games, contests and downloads.
In addition, motupatlu.in will also be promoted through a digital campaign that entails banners on kid gaming websites, video banners and innovative rich media banners that allows the users to interact on the banner itself. The show will also be promoted on Nick India‘s official page on Facebook and on twitter.
As a part of the ATL promotions, Motu Patlu will also be promoted across various General Entertainment Channels and print advertisements in leading comics.
Nickelodeon has roped in legendary lyricist Gulzar to create a title track composed by musician Sandesh Shandiliya and sung by Sukhwinder Singh. The title track of twosome‘s jodi will be played on all radio stations across Mumbai and Delhi and several other cities in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Motu Patlu airs every day at 6:30 pm on Nickelodeon.
MAM
Beacon Group appoints Dr Rajesh Patel as Group CEO
36-year healthcare veteran to lead Beacon Diagnostics, Vector Biotek, Biogeny.
MUMBAI: A new chief, a fresh diagnosis and a sharper prescription for growth. Beacon Group has appointed Dr Rajesh Patel as its Group Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026, signalling a decisive push to scale its presence in the diagnostics and IVD space. Patel steps into the role with 36 years of experience across the healthcare and diagnostics industry, bringing a career shaped by leadership roles spanning sales, marketing, business development and operational strategy. His mandate is both expansive and precise: to steer the group’s overall strategic direction while tightening coordination across its three core entities Beacon Diagnostics, Vector Biotek and Biogeny Diagnostics.
In practical terms, that means driving cross-company synergies, accelerating market expansion and strengthening organisational capability areas increasingly critical as diagnostic players compete for scale in a fragmented yet rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem. The group is positioning itself to capture unmet demand across chain laboratories, key accounts and standalone labs, segments that remain underserved despite growing diagnostic needs.
The appointment comes at a time when the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) sector in India is entering a more competitive and innovation-led phase, with companies focusing not just on product pipelines but also on service delivery, integration and customer-centric models. Beacon’s leadership appears to be betting that Patel’s execution-focused approach can help translate ambition into operational momentum.
Welcoming the appointment, Chairman Dr D K Joshi described Patel’s induction as a strategic move aligned with the group’s long-term vision, emphasising the role of leadership depth in navigating the next phase of growth.
For Beacon Group, the message is clear, in a sector where precision matters, leadership is the new differentiator—and this appointment is intended to set the tone for what comes next.
