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CNBC Asia Pacific has new account director, ad sales for Thailand
Mumbai: Business news and information network CNBC Asia Pacific has appointed Nartwanee Chantharojwong as account director, advertising sales, based in Bangkok, Thailand, in conjunction with the opening of its Bangkok sales office.
This initiative is in line with CNBC’s commitment towards the continuous expansion of its presence across the Asia Pacific region and the increasing significance of Thailand as a major business hub in Southeast Asia.
Previously the country manager for International Herald Tribune in Thailand, Nartwanee will head the Bangkok sales office with responsibility for revenue generation for CNBC in Thailand. She will also develop the CNBC brand in Thailand through relevant PR and marketing opportunities. Additionally, Chantharojwong will manage client and agency relationships in Thailand, said an official release.
“Nartwanee Chantharojwong is a well-known name in Thailand’s media industry, with a strong track record with the leading Thai-based and international print media. We are confident that her strengths in the media industry and in-depth understanding of the Thai market will further strengthen our market position within Thailand, thereby reinforcing CNBC Asia Pacific’s positioning as the region’s leading business news broadcaster.”” said Adrian New, CNBC Asia Pacific senior vice president, advertising sales and marketing.
Nartwanee has over a decade of experience in the media business. While heading the International Herald Tribune, Nartwanee introduced new marketing strategies to promote the IHT brand among the Thai business community. She was responsible for increasing the paper’s subscription sales in Thailand by 60% within one year. Prior to joining IHT, Nartwanee was with The Post Publishing PCL, publishers of Thailand’s leading English-language daily The Bangkok Post, as subscription, bulk Sales and sponsorship manager, added the release.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
