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Deshpande appointed Network18’s non-exec director
MUMBAI: Eros International Group CEO and MD Jyoti Deshpande has been appointed as non-executive director of Network18 Media & Investments. The appointment was approved by the board of directors of Network18 at a board meeting today.
The board has also noted the resignation of KR Raja from the directorship of the company with effect from 21 March.
Deshpande, who is stepping down from her executive role after more than 17 years, will move on to head the media and entertainment (M&E) business at Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) as president of the chairman’s office.
She will start her role at RIL from April 2018 but will continue to remain as a non-executive director on the board of Eros.
In her new role at RIL, in Deshpande will lead the company’s initiatives M&E to organically build and grow businesses around the content ecosystem such as broadcasting, films, sports, music, digital, gaming, animation as well as integrate RIL’s existing media investments such as Viacom18 and Balaji Telefilms with a view to build, scale and consolidate the fragmented $20 billion Indian M&E sector.
Deshpande has over 25 years of experience in media and entertainment across advertising, media consulting, television and film. She has been part of the leadership team of Eros International Plc since 2001 and as Group CEO & MD, she has spearheaded Eros’s growth as a global leader in Indian filmed entertainment.
Prior to joining Eros in 2001, Deshpande has worked for 7 years in the field of advertising, media consulting and television with companies such as J Walter Thompson India, Mindshare, Zee Television and B4U Television. Ms. Deshpande has a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and Economics from Mumbai University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from SPJIMR, Mumbai University.
MUMBAI: Network 18 has announced Jyoti Deshpande as new non-executive director. The media professional with overall more than 25 years of experience in media and entertainment field worked as group CEO and MD of Eros International group earlier.
Network 18’s Board of Directors approved the decision on Wednesday. The resignation of KR Raja from the directorship of the company with effect from 21 March has been noted by the board too.
From next month, Deshpande will take up the responsibility in Reliance Industry Limited. She will lead the company’s initiatives M&E to organically build and grow businesses around the content ecosystem.
Prior to her role in Eros, J Walter Thompson India, Mindshare, Zee Television and B4U Television.
Though stepping down from her executive role after more than 17 years, Deshpande will continue to remain a non-executive director on the board of Eros.
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Blackcab Agency Network wins Avion India digital mandate
Creative agency to lead social strategy, content and performance marketing for aviation training centre.
MUMBAI: Blackcab just took off with a high-flying client because when your brand needs altitude in digital skies, you don’t wing it, you hire the jet fuel. Blackcab Agency Network has been appointed as the digital strategy and brand building partner for Avion India, Mumbai’s first DGCA-approved full flight training simulator facility located at Juhu Airport.
The mandate sees Blackcab handling Avion India’s end-to-end digital presence, including social media strategy (Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, Youtube), content creation, performance marketing and campaign execution. The agency will produce on-site content showcasing simulator sessions, student journeys and behind-the-scenes glimpses of pilot training.
The partnership arrives as India’s aviation sector experiences robust growth, with rising demand for skilled pilots and aviation professionals. Blackcab’s role will be to translate Avion’s technical training environment into compelling, aspirational digital narratives that connect with students exploring careers in aviation.
Blackcab Agency Network co-founder Aayush Bansal said, “Our role with Avion India is not just to tell a story, but to build a structured digital ecosystem that drives measurable results. From managing social platforms to creating performance-led campaigns, we are ensuring every touchpoint builds awareness, engages aspiring pilots, and supports student intake.”
Avion India director Parth Mulay added, “We started Avion with a simple vision, to build a training environment where pilots truly feel prepared for real airline operations. Blackcab has helped us present our simulators, infrastructure, and the real pilot journey in a way that feels authentic and inspiring for aspiring pilots.”
The appointment marks Blackcab’s expansion into the aviation training sector while strengthening its portfolio across diverse industries.
In a sky where ambition needs clear runway signals, Blackcab isn’t just flying the brand, it’s giving future pilots the digital navigation they need to soar.
