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Sony presenting YAY! time for mothers & kids at Lakme Salons till 21 May
MUMBAI: Sony YAY!, the newest kids’ channel from Sony Pictures Networks India, has been creating a buzz ever since its launch. And now, Sony YAY! is all set to bring YAY! into mothers’ lives as well. In the rigmarole of taking care of each and every need of their kids and family, mothers often forget to pamper themselves. So, this Mother’s Day, Sony YAY!, along with Lakme Salons, is going the extra mile to make the day all about pampering mothers and making them feel special.
Sony YAY! has partnered with Lakme Salons for a special offering of pampering packages for mother-child duos, who will be selected through an on-air contest, throughout the week following Mother’s Day. Commenting on the association, Sony YAY! business head Leena Lele Dutta said, “A mother’s love is so selfless that we do not think there is a need of a particular day to celebrate motherhood, each day should be a celebration. However, this is a small gesture from us to make the occasion extra special for the mothers. And what better way than to encourage our young viewers to take that one little step to make their mothers feel loved and cherished. We are delighted to partner with Lakme and make their salons the YAY! destination for mothers as well as kids.”
Sony YAY! is running a campaign on-air, inviting their young viewers to upload a picture of their ‘YAY! Moment’ with their mothers using #JustKidding. Five best entries and their mothers will be rewarded free pampering vouchers at Lakme Salon. Additionally, other participants will be offered discount coupons. This contest will run till 21 May.
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Namita Jadhav steps down as VP of corporate communications at JioStar
Media communications veteran wraps up a five month run as vice president at JioStar
MUMBAI: Namita Jadhav has moved on from JioStar, where she most recently served as vice president, corporate communications for enterprise, sports and policy comms, according to media reports.
Jadhav had stepped into the role in November 2025 after being elevated from director, corporate communications for enterprise, sports and policy comms, a position she held for a year. In total, her stint at JioStar lasted around one and a half years.
Before joining the company, Jadhav spent nearly two decades with The Walt Disney Company, building a long and steady career in communications and corporate social responsibility. She joined Disney in 2007 and went on to hold several leadership roles including assistant manager, manager, corporate communications, senior manager, corporate communications and CSR , associate director, corporate communications and CSR, and eventually director, corporate communications and CSR.
Across her 17 year tenure at Disney, she played a key role in shaping corporate messaging and strengthening stakeholder engagement across the media and entertainment ecosystem.
Earlier in her career, Jadhav worked at global communications firm Weber Shandwick, where she served as group head for more than six years.
With over two decades of experience spanning corporate communications, CSR and reputation management, Jadhav has built a reputation as a seasoned voice behind the scenes of some of the industry’s most prominent media brands. Her next move has not yet been announced.
