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Cignal TV unveils Cignal super app, powered by Tata Play Binge
Mumbai: Tata Play Binge has expanded its global reach, partnering with Cignal TV, the Philippines’ leading Pay-TV provider, to power the launch of Cignal Super, an OTT aggregation platform. The app was introduced today at APOS ’24 by Tata Play’s managing director & CEO Harit Nagpal and Cignal TV’s president & CEO Jane Jimenez-Basas.
The Cignal Super app, built using Tata Play Binge’s Cloud technology, is currently in a test phase by pilot users and will be launched commercially soon. This innovative platform begins with content from partners such as VIU, Lionsgate Play, Curiosity Stream, Fuse+, Pilipinas Live, and Cignal Play, offering Filipino subscribers a seamless experience of accessing movies, shows, and live TV channels from multiple OTT services through a single subscription and user interface.
“We’re delighted to reach another milestone with Tata Play Binge now powering Cignal Super in the Philippines,” said Harit Nagpal. “The launch of the Akash Go app and now Cignal Super app demonstrates the universal appeal of our platform and our rapid delivery times, allowing partners to create their own branded app,” he added.
Jane Jimenez-Basas commented, “At Cignal, we’re excited to launch Cignal Super, the first of its kind in the Philippines. With content becoming increasingly fragmented, and streaming subscription prices increasing, we believe this service will be compelling and relevant for our customers as we simplify access to content from multiple apps into one platform – with a single subscription, unified content discovery, and one affordable price. This further establishes Cignal’s continuing commitment to aggregate the best content for our customers, and we thank Tata Play and all our partners for enabling us to bring this product to life”
Tata Play Binge is streamlining app development for global OTT aggregators by offering its Cloud technology through a Platform as a Service (PaaS). This allows OTT aggregators to focus on content, partnerships, and subscribers without worrying about the technology needed for service aggregation.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
