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Digital Media awards, best practice case studies at WAN-IFRA India
NEW DELHI: Over 35 distinguished speakers from prime news media companies from around the globe will converge and share ideas on the future of news business at the upcoming WAN-IFRA India 2016 next month.
This is the 24th Annual Conference organized by World Association of Newspapers and News publishers (WAN-IFRA) and will be held at Swissotel, Kolkata, on 21 and 22 September 2016.
The South Asian Digital Media Awards, jointly presented by WAN-IFRA and Google, to recognize best practices in digital media business in South Asia will culminate on 21 September with the ceremony to present the winners of the competition. Some of the winners will make a special presentation on their journey to the success.
WAN-IFRA India 2016 is the annual meeting point of news publishers in South Asia and includes three parallel conference tracks for editors, newspaper production managers, advertising and digital media managers.The event also comprises of learning workshops, the first South Asian Digital Media Awards, Best in Print 2016 Awards and supplier info-booths.
The conference on the theme ‘Driving the next wave of business’ will constitute presentations from leading editors and media executives on topics such as top newsroom priorities, virtual reality in story telling, successful social media strategies, advertising strategies and innovations, energy efficiency in newspaper printing plants, pro-active maintenance and optimized paper handling.
The list of speakers include:
> Ambi MG Parameshwaran, Founder, Brand-Building.com, India
> David Lü Shunjing, Executive Director, Division of International Relations, Guangzhou Daily Press Group, China
> Frederique Lancien, Consultant, Digital Transformation & New Business Strategies, France
> Jay Lauf, Publisher and President, Quartz, USA
> Josef Schießl, Technical Director, Süddeutscher Verlag Zeitungsdruck , Germany
> Justin Myers, News Automation Editor, The Associated Press, USA
> Kaustuv Chatterjee, Senior Vice President Brand – Languages & Mirror, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., India
> Rajiv C. Lochan, MD & CEO, Kasturi & Sons Ltd., India
> Supriyo Sinha, Vice President, Anandabazar Patrika and Ebela, ABP Pvt. Ltd., India
> Vinay Maheshwari, Senior Vice President – Sales & Market Development and Brand Marketing, DB Corp Ltd., India
> Vincent Peyrègne, CEO, WAN-IFRA, France
Registration to the conference is now open with an early bird offer, valid until 20-August. To block your seat at the early bird rate, register at www.wan-ifra.org/india2016 or call +91.44.4211 2893 or email infoindia@wan-ifra.org
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Rapido launches zero-commission food delivery app Ownly in Bengaluru
New platform promises transparent pricing with no restaurant commissions.
MUMBAI: Rapido just served up a fresh order because when the food delivery menu gets too pricey, someone’s got to deliver honesty on a plate. Rapido has rolled out Ownly, its standalone zero-commission food delivery app, across Bengaluru, stepping into India’s fiercely competitive online food delivery space with a model built on price transparency and fairness.
Unlike conventional platforms that charge restaurants commissions and often lead to inflated menu prices or hidden mark-ups, Ownly levies only a straightforward delivery fee on consumers based on actual logistics costs. Restaurants can list everyday low prices without relying on deep discounts, giving them breathing room while keeping bills honest for users.
The launch is backed by a satirical courtroom-themed digital video commercial that takes aim at industry pain points hidden fees, misleading discounts and price manipulation before positioning Ownly as the transparent alternative. The film is live on Ownly’s Youtube channel.
Rapido and Ownly, founder Aravind Sanka said, “Food ordering has become an integral part of everyday life across India, not just in metros but in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities as well. At Ownly, we see a strong opportunity to build a restaurant-first model that supports partners and caters to the evolving needs of customers. Transparency, honesty and fairness are key drivers of long-term growth for the sector.”
The Bengaluru rollout follows a pilot in Koramangala, HSR Layout and BTM Layout, where the team conducted consumer research and collaborated closely with restaurant partners to fine-tune the offering.
Ownly leverages Rapido’s existing hyperlocal logistics network to scale operations efficiently. By eliminating commissions and focusing on real-cost delivery fees, the platform aims to foster fairer economics for restaurants and more predictable pricing for consumers.
In a market where every rupee on the bill feels like a negotiation, Ownly isn’t just delivering food,it’s delivering a promise: no sneaky surcharges, no inflated prices, just straightforward bites at honest rates.
