Brands
TAM report: News genre observed seven per cent de-growth in ad volumes in Jul-Sept’23
Mumbai: TAM India has released an advertising report on TV news channel for Jul-Sept’23.
Television ad volumes in news genre witnessed growth in both Apr-Jun’23 and Jul-Sept’23 by seven per cent and one per cent respectively compared to Jan-Mar’23. Whereas, news genre observed de-growth in ad volumes in Jul-Sept’23 by seven per cent compared to Jul-Sept’22.
Services and food & beverages sectors retained their first and second positions during Jul-Sept’23 compared to Apr-Jun’23. ‘Banking/Finance/Investment’ was the only new entrant in top 10 list of sectors during Jul-Sept’23 over Apr-Jun’23. The top 10 sectors together added 80 per cent share of ad volumes during Jul-Sept’23.
During Jul-Sept’23, cars ascended to first position with five per cent share of ad volumes compared to its third position in Apr-Jun’23. Toilet soaps, corporate/brand image and tooth pastes were the entrants in the top 10 categories list during Jul-Sept’23 over Apr-Jun’23. Together, the top 10 categories added 27 per cent share of ad volumes in Jul-Sept’23. Retail outlets – Jewellers descended to second position in Jul-Sept’23 compared to their first position in Apr-Jun’23.
Reckitt Benckiser (India) was the leading advertiser in Jul-Sept’23 with seven per cent share of ad volumes. Also, Hindustan Unilever, SBS Biotech and Amazon Online India retained their second, sixth and tenth position during Jul-Sept’23 compared to Apr-Jun’23. The top 10 advertisers collectively added 24 per cent share of ad volumes in Jul-Sept’23. During Jul-Sept’23, Life Insurance Corporation of India was the only new entrant in the top 10 advertisers list compared to Apr-Jun’23.
During Jul-Sept’23, 4.5K plus brands were present on television advertising for news genre. Compared to Apr-Jun’23, Dettol Toilet Soaps, Policybazaar.Com and LIC-Corporate were new entrants in the top 10 brand list during Jul-Sept’23. Lalithaa Jewellery retained its first position during Jul-Sept’23 compared to Apr-Jun’23. Out of the top 10 brands, three of them belonged to Reckitt Benckiser (India) in Jul-Sept’23.
‘Mortgage Loans’ category saw highest increase in ad secondages with growth of 55 per cent on television advertising for the news genre. In terms of growth percentage among top 10 categories, Cellular Phones-Smart Phones witnessed highest growth of five times during Jul-Sept’23.
During Jul-Sept’23, ‘Hindi News’ was the leading subgenre for advertising on news genre with 17 per cent share of ad volumes. The top five channel subgenres accounted for 54 per cent share of ad volumes during Jul-Sept’23.
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
