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Limelight’s Adam Diep joins Ownzones as VP – client solutions
MUMBAI: Veteran business development and technical marketing executive Adam Diep has joined Ownzones Media Network as the vice president – client solutions, it was announced by Aaron Sloman, Chief Technology Officer at the OTT EntTech company.
Ownzones Media Network is a global “tribrid” media company combining content, distribution and technology solutions for the motion picture, television and digital entertainment industries.
In his new post, Diep will lead technical client engagement to offer robust OTT solutions and digital media logistics utilizing Ownzones’ proprietary delivery platforms, OTT management systems, and advanced suite of device software and apps. He will also build technology and industry relationships and champion strategic initiatives in business development, product management and marketing.
“Adam will help solve OTT and app migration challenges confronting our clients by using our best-in-class product and workflow solution,” said Sloman. “His experience and proven track record for delivering innovation will be invaluable to Ownzones.”
Diep brings 15+ years working with startups to Fortune 500 companies as a technology and business management consultant. The recent 10 years, he has focused on the digital media distribution and online streaming markets and advises many of the studios, networks and broadcasters on their digital video workflows and online distribution strategies.
Diep comes to Ownzones from Limelight Networks, operator of one of the world’s largest and fastest content delivery networks, and recently served as the Director of Product Management of the company’s Video Platform and Services based in Tempe, AZ.
The tech entrepreneur also founded and served as the Principal Consultant at WhDiYo Digital, a digital media consultancy, applications development and project management company specialized in building complex online services. He is active with the local Orange County startup community and is an Expert-In-Residence at the UC Irvine’s Applied Innovation incubator as well as a judge for the Business Plan competition.
Diep holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Irvine and an M.B.A. from the Merage School of Business. He resides in the Greater Los Angeles area.
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Rusk Media announces Battleground Season 2 on Amazon MX Player
Fitness reality show returns in April 2026 with bigger challenges and mentors.
MUMBAI: The arena is reopening and this time the competition promises even more sweat, strategy and spectacle. Rusk Media has confirmed the return of its fitness reality format Battleground for a second season, set to stream on Amazon MX Player from April 2026. The announcement follows the breakout success of the show’s debut season, which positioned itself as a high energy blend of sport, strategy and reality television. Season 1 brought together 16 contestants for a 28 day test of endurance and discipline, as aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts competed in physically demanding challenges and team based battles.
Divided into four teams, the participants trained under a panel of mentors drawn from the fitness and lifestyle space, with former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan serving as the show’s Super Mentor.
The format quickly found an audience among digital viewers and was listed among the most binged titles on Amazon MX Player. The show also picked up industry recognition, winning the “Most Popular Non Fiction Show” honour at the IWMBuzz Digital Awards 2025.
The first season also drew a slate of brand partnerships, including Honda Bigwing, Charged, American Pistachio Growers, Bigmuscles Nutrition, Ritebite Max Protein, Plix and Sparsh CCTV, highlighting the show’s appeal to brands targeting India’s rapidly growing youth and fitness audience.
For Season 2, the producers say the format will evolve with tougher physical challenges, a sharper competitive structure and deeper mentor involvement while continuing to focus on discovering the next generation of Indian fitness personalities.
Rusk Media, chief executive officer and co founder Mayank Yadav said the first season proved the appetite for competitive fitness storytelling. “Battleground was always envisioned as more than a show. Season 1 demonstrated that there is a massive audience for aspirational fitness competition at scale. With Season 2 we are going even bigger in ambition, intensity and opportunities for contestants and partners,” he said.
Rusk Ads lead Rahul Arora added that the series has also evolved into a strong platform for brand integration and advertiser engagement. “Season 1 showed that Battleground is not just compelling content but a powerful brand ecosystem. As we move into Season 2, we are looking to deepen brand collaborations and build more integrated partnerships,” he said.
With a larger format, an expanding fan base and a new season set to arrive in April 2026, Battleground is positioning itself as one of India’s emerging fitness reality franchises in the digital entertainment space.
