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Media Investment Summit 2023 concluded successfully
Mumbai: Tough time don’t last tough, tough brands do, going by the theme. Media Investment Summit 2023 was organised by Indiantelevision.com. Industry experts discussed the future of television and digital media industry with the emergence of technology.
Jio Cinema and Aaj Tak were the event’s associate partners. The summit’s industry partners included One Take Media Co, Lemma as a programmatic partner and dailyhunt as a digital media partner.
The opening speech of ITV founder and editor-in-chief Anil Wanvari kicked off this event, “We have labeled it as media investments, not media spends. I hope everybody looks at it as a media investment, “ he said.
He further added that “Investment to build a brand and to build associations with new customers and acquire new ones. The cost of acquisition lifetime customer is something that a lot of the forward thinking companies are looking at. And they put it into their strategic decisions. It’s not just about getting the customer for a short term. It’s a long, lifetime value. These are management’s and brands which are going to last and build value for the company’s tough times.”
The highlight of the event was a presentation on the topic ‘The future of television’ by Mediabrands India CEO Shashi Sinha, where he spoke on the future of television, he believes it is not declined rather it will grow in near future with other devices.
“It’s not one vs others, it’s all about the growth of the industry and not only one individual. As times are tough, industry leaders should sit together and think about how to grow the industry, they need to collaborate and not compete if the industry grows the whole ecosystem will grow and help everyone,” He said.
The topic for the first session was ‘Changing the paradigm of media business with the emergence of the digital age’. It was chaired by DDB Mudra Group chief digital officer Preetham Venkky and the panelists were -BYJU’s marketing head Atit Mehta, Abbott Nutrition Loveleen Gajria media, digital & CRM head, Dentsu India Chief Operating Officer (media) Bhasker Jaiswal, Clovia GM ( marketing) Nikhil Gulati and Pernod Ricard India digital communications lead Shetanshu Dikshit.
its Kantar South Asia growth and digital transformation head Prasun Basu gave a presentation on the topic digital video consumption, he shed light on cord cutting and cross screen.
The second panel was on the topic ‘Ad-tech: the science behind reaching to right audiences programmatically and the art of sustaining them’. The session was moderated by Xaxis general manager Dimpy Yadav and the panellists were HDFC Bank SVP and digital marketing head Jahid Ahmed, DDB Mudra Group country head & managing partner ( integrated media) Rammohan Sundaram, Motorola Mobility India marketing head Shivam Ranjan and Lemma national sales head Dheeraj Soni.
The third panel was on the topic ‘Television gets going” It was chaired by ITV founder and editor-in-chief Anil Wanvari. The speakers for the session were Marico media & digital marketing (India & global centre of excellence) head Ankit Desai, DENTSU CREATIVE India chief strategy officer Sumeer Mathur, Kantar South Asia Growth and Digital head of transformation Prasun Basua and TAM Media Research CEO LV Krishnan.
The subject for the fourth panel was ‘Reclaiming growth through technology”. The session was moderated by Publicis Groupe India digital technology business CEO Amaresh Godbole. The speakers for the session were EaseMyTrip AVP – marketing & alliances Sanchit Chopra, Madison Loop vice president Kosal Malladi, Angel one chief growth officer Prabhakar Tiwari and Tyroo chief revenue officer Akshay Mathur.
LV Kirshnan gave a special presentation on maximising future advertising potential : seeking investments and ROI , where he shed light on how advertising spends is happening across mediums.
The fifth panel was on the topic ‘ The digital powerhouse’ . It was moderated by Amnet India VP (programmatic growth & partnerships) Tushar Gupta. The speakers were ICICI Securities marketing head Deepak Saluja, Mahindra Rise integrated media & advertising head Sonam Pradhan, PubMatic customer service director Harguneet Singh, Kaya Limited VP and marketing head Samyukta Ganesh Iyer and Samsung Ads, India Senior Director Prabhvir Sahmey.
The summit concluded with the last panel discussion on the topic of ‘Role of emerging technologies in an ever changing digital marketing spa.’ This session was moderated by GroupM WPP India mobile & emerging tech head and emerging tech lead Niraj Ruparel. The panellists were Raymond Consumer Care CMO Pooja Sahgal, Hershey’s chief marketing officer Ankit Desai, Tata Starbucks category loyalty & digital, marketing, director Deepa Krishnan, QWR (Question What’s Real) founder & CEO Suraj Aiar, ICICI Lombard Corporate Communication & CSR marketing head Sheena Kapoor and UltraTech Cement brand building head Kanupriya Didwania.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
