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Visage Media to make available Getty Image’s royalty-free collections
MUMBAI: Hyderabad-based Visage Media, which represents Getty Images in the Saarc region, has said that it now offers communication professionals in the region better accessibility and a variety of choices when licensing wholly-owned Royalty Free and Rights Managed imagery.
According to an official release, Visage Media is now able to offer the services because of Getty Images’ acquisitions of stock photography collections Digital Vision, Photonica & Iconica in 2005.
“India offers significant opportunities for growth and we are delighted that Visage Media Services will be able to offer Digital Vision, Photonica and Iconica to clients in this market” said the company’s international sales VP Andrew Booth. “India’s advertising, corporate and film industries have an enormous need for a wide range of imagery and licensing models. Visage Media Services are establishing themselves as the most comprehensive provider of imagery to creative agencies this market”.
“India is a key growing region for Visage Media Services, where strong creative imagery is being used across all types of media. It is a fantastic opportunity to be representing these collections and offering them to a wider market” says Visage Services Media CEO Srini Kilambi.
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
