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Ranbir Kapoor made first brand ambassador for BlackBerry
NEW DELHI: Research In Motion (RIM) today announced that Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor is its first brand ambassador in India and will endorse BlackBerry products across various platforms and also feature in upcoming multimedia ad campaigns in India.
Known for his unconventional roles as a young and vibrant actor, Ranbir Kapoor is also widely known as a tech savvy star.
Speaking on the occasion Ranbir Kapoor said, “I am ecstatic to be part of the BlackBerry boys’ family. As an actor I recognize the power of communication so naturally, and the need to stay connected with friends within and outside of our industry and loved ones. BlackBerry is known for its unique and powerful communication experience; an experience that I have relied on over years to stay informed and connected to things that matter so closely to me while on the move. BlackBerry is a brand that has a legacy of bringing innovative products keeping in mind the Indian market and I am keenly looking forward to this association.”
RIM (India) MD Sunil Dutt said, “We are excited to announce Ranbir Kapoor as our first brand ambassador in India. Ranbir truly personifies all the attributes that we endeavor to offer to our customers –enthusiasm, exuberance, persistence, excellence, fun, youthfulness, innovation and connecting with people and we recognize this great synergy between us. Moreover, we admire the fact that he is not only the face of contemporary Indian Cinema but he is also someone who represents the ideal source of inspiration for the youth of the current generation.”
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Vikram Kannan exits Times Network after seven years
Media veteran may explore entrepreneurial venture after long stint
MUMBAI: Times Network associate vice president – revenue Vikram Kannan, has exited the company after a seven-year stint.
His next move remains undisclosed, though sources familiar with the matter say Kannan may explore an entrepreneurial venture.
A media industry veteran with more than two decades of experience, Kannan has worked across television, radio and print during his career.
Before joining Times Network, he held roles at Star India, where he managed revenue for the Hindi movie cluster. He has also worked with The Walt Disney Company India, Radio City and The Times of India.
Kannan served as region head for Star India’s flagship Hindi movie network Star Gold between 2015 and 2019, overseeing monetisation for Star Gold SD, HD and Star Gold Select. Earlier at the company, he worked on advertising and branded content solutions for the youth entertainment channel Channel V and supported music and Bollywood content acquisition.
Between 2014 and 2015, he worked with The Walt Disney Company India in advertising sales and brand solutions, managing ad sales and branded content monetisation for kids’ channel Hungama TV across key western markets including Mumbai, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Earlier in his career, Kannan spent more than eight years at Radio City, where he handled advertising sales and branded content solutions across the western region and led digital revenue initiatives for the network’s online platform.
He began his media career at Bennett, Coleman and Co LImited, publisher of The Times of India, as part of the special features team working on projects such as ET 500 and the Brand Equity Brain Teasers quiz series.
