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Singaporean Bomanbridge closes 111 hours of factual programming with digital Bilibili in China
MUMBAI: Bomanbridge Media, a Singapore-based content distribution and production agency announced a multi-program factual deal of 111 hours for the millennial-targeted digital platform, Bilibili, in China. Bomanbridge has satellite offices in India, Korea, and Mongolia.
Bilibili acquired travel and nature programs such as Escape or Die, featuring Dean Gunnarson, a world class escape artist, entertaining global audiences with remarkable stunts that cheat death; Extraordinary Dogs exploring true-stories of canine prowess and the science behind dogs’ incredible abilities; while The Wonder of Dogs, celebrates the dog in all its spectacularly different and unlikely forms — from ancient predator to household pet, the evolution of dogs is arguably the greatest success story in the animal kingdom.
Other programs acquired include: Hidden Britain by Drone, following Sir Tony Robinson who uses drones to reveal Britain’s hidden places, from billionaires’ private estates to forbidden military zones, and When Patrick Met Kylie featuring Patrick, a British chef with a passion for Italian cuisine and Kylie, an Australian food and travel writer who has made Italy her home. Their mission is to find out how Italians really live and what they really eat. Travel the globe in Animal Alas to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding — learn about their lives, their history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. With more than 100 million active users and daily video views, Bilibili already gained great reputation among youngsters and is continuously feeding them with intriguing and high quality worldwide content.
“Bomanbridge is excited to continue expanding our programming reach to the ever-growing digital online platforms, especially in China where this has become a very lucrative space. We have an exciting, rich factual catalog appealing to many demographics, especially the millennial audiences who demand high quality, captivating stories and are pleased to bring Bilibili viewers over 110 hours of fresh nature and travel content,” said Bomanbridge CEO Sonia Fleck.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
