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Rajasthan Patrika wins another laurel with SOPA award
Rajasthan Patrika has added another feather to its cap with the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) Award 2002 for “Excellence In Reporting”. SOPA is an institution of Asian publishers of newspapers and periodicals, which institutes annual awards for editorial excellence.
Patrika Editor Gulab Kothari received the award given by the ‘Hong Kong-based Society of Publishers in Asia’ at a function held in Hong Kong on Thursday. The newspaper has earlier been conferred the award for “Best in Print” by the IFRA, Asia, for its ” Publish Asia 2002″ award. At the national level as well, the newspaper retained its place for the national award for ” Excellence in Printing” this year.
The daily, currently in its 47th year of publication, claims to cater to about 6.53 million readers, says a press release. The newspaper is seen as a pioneer in Indian journalism as it has moved with the times, absorbing technological innovations and changes but never compromising on basic values and high standards of reporting and writing.
The 16 page broad sheet newspaper has a daily circulation of 625,000 copies and is simultaneously published from total 10 cities – Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota, Sri Ganganagar, Sikar, Bhilwara and Alwar in Rajasthan and from Bangalore.
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Promotedge marks 11 years with expansion into D2C and performance marketing
Kolkata-based agency strengthens global footprint and launches new platforms.
MUMBAI: Promotedge has spent 11 years quietly building momentum and now it’s ready to take a much bigger leap. The Kolkata-based integrated marketing and branding agency, founded in 2015, has completed 11 years of steady growth, evolving from a local creative firm into a full-service marketing partner with a growing international presence. With operational hubs in the US and Canada through its platform PromotEdgeDigital, the agency now serves clients across India, the US, Canada, Australia, and the Middle East.
Over the past 11 years, Promotedge has partnered with more than 200 businesses across diverse industries. Guided by its “Digitally Desi” philosophy which blends cultural insight with data-driven execution, the agency offers end-to-end services including web solutions, digital marketing, creative design, brand planning, and audio-visual production.
In its eleventh year, the agency made significant strides by developing branded IPs and content series for the automotive and industrial sectors, creating audio-visual content for international sporting bodies like the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball, and strengthening its performance marketing capabilities, particularly on quick-commerce platforms such as Zepto, Blinkit, Flipkart, and Swiggy Instamart.
To further boost its D2C focus, Promotedge has integrated the operations of Fizzle Digital into its performance marketing division, now led by founders Avi Saraf and Jhalak Agarwal. The agency continues to serve B2B clients in sectors like steel, energy, engineering, and infrastructure.
Beyond traditional services, Promotedge has introduced new platforms. DesiMachines is an online marketplace for heavy engineering and construction equipment, supported by two financial institutions and six top OEMs. The agency also launched Pexora, a joint venture with Prodigy focused on workspace design, branding, experiential marketing, and Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) solutions in Eastern and North Eastern India.
Additionally, Promotedge nurtures The Trip Space, a boutique travel brand that curates personalised, luxury journeys for high-net-worth travellers.
Promotedge CEO Saurav Agarwal said, “PromotEdge has always been built with a long-term vision. Our goal is to develop capabilities that provide long-term value to our clients.”
As it approaches its 12th year, the agency plans to expand its global clientele, deepen D2C and performance marketing capabilities, invest in AI-enabled solutions, and strengthen its platform-led initiatives.
From a modest start in Kolkata to building platforms and partnerships across borders, PromotEdge is proving that smart, culturally rooted marketing can travel far and deliver real impact. The agency is clearly gearing up for an even bigger chapter ahead.
