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Redhill expands presence and services in India
Mumbai: Redhill Communications, a Singapore-headquartered full-service global communications agency with a presence in more than 20 countries, has marked the commencement of its tenth founding anniversary with strategic enhancements to its India presence and structure. In response to evolving market needs, Redhill’s integrated communications offering is expanded with digital, design, content creation & sustainability capabilities through VS Story, which Redhill acquired in 2022.
Gaurav Prabhu, a seasoned PR and Communications professional with over 15 years of experience, has been appointed as Redhill’s India Country Head. He will spearhead client counsel, brand positioning, and strategic initiatives, contributing to the growth and success of Redhill in the Indian market. As a result of a regional regrouping initiative, Redhill India will now fold within the newly minted Redhill India-Middle East-Africa (IMEA) region, with Anit Kurian as managing director. Redhill’s impact services such as digital and sustainability communications will be led globally by social entrepreneur and VS Story founder, Jacqui Hocking.
Redhill president Manisha Seewal said: “With Jacqui, Gaurav, and Anit leading our new India story and growing our reach and offerings in India, we are confident of our 10th year being a landmark one. Our client conversations in India are often ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to the need for an integrated communications solution, and agility and multi-market presence are often the deciding factors. By strengthening our suite of offerings to now include Sustainability and CSR Storytelling, we believe that we have created the right solution as we grow our presence and impact, enabling us to expand on the range of work that we do every day.”
Redhill country head of India Gaurav Prabhu said: “I am excited to assume the role of country head – of India at Redhill. Leading our exceptionally talented team on this journey is not just a privilege, but a profound responsibility. We are committed to delivering not only innovative strategies but transformative solutions that will redefine the standards of excellence for our clients across India. With our combined expertise, we stand resolute in our mission to ignite impact change and pave the way for unparalleled success.”
Redhill India (including VS Story) has a staff strength of more than 20 professionals across six cities in India and counts Amazon India, Essilor Luxottica, Emirates Group, Dormer Pramet, Danone, PayPal, LinkedIn, and Builder.ai among its clients. Under Redhill’s ‘One Contract’ model of one-time contracting for multi-geography work, Redhill has also delivered in India for Redhill global clients from multiple international markets. Redhill Studio’s portfolio of offerings includes storyboarding, filming, photography and post-production of various projects such as sustainability reports, authentic documentaries, employee engagement video campaigns, visual graphics and animation, infographics, aerial videography and more.
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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.
