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Cuddle up with Romedy Now this December
MUMBAI: This Christmas season, Romedy Now brings viewers stockings full of surprises with the adorable Love Santa, who as temperatures drop across the country, invites people to cuddle up with Romedy Now – the exclusive Indian destination for Love and Laughter on television.
Through various promotions across on air and digital, Love Santa will be seen inviting viewers to stay warm and toasty this winter with their favorite destination for Love and Laugher in India. The campaign includes on air promos, graphics and activities on social media where viewers will be invited to share the best way to feel warmth this winter by using the hashtag #LoveSantaSays. In addition, as a special winter treat, Love Santa will also be sharing tips on the channel’s social media pages on how to stay cozy this season and spread the love through Love Santa Photobombs and adorable quotes.
Speaking on the December activities, Anup Vishwanathan, Head Marketing – English Entertainment Cluster, TTN said “Winter is the season of huddle and cuddle and Romedy NOW with its fine choice of movies is a great destination for viewers to cuddle up this December.”
Gather your loved ones close this season and enjoy incredible must-watch movies like Mamma Mia, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Garfield, Rumor Has It, All About Steve, The Lake House and The Holiday premiering for the first time on the channel in Romedy at First Sight. Catch the sweetest family movies every weeknight at 9pm with Romedy at 9.
And the Christmas cheer doesn’t end there. Start the holidays on a high note and cuddle up with Romedy NOW as they showcase two heart-warming loves stories in the Romedy of the Month – The Holiday. Catch Kate Winslet, Jack Black, Cameron Diaz and Jude Law in an endearing Christmas movie about finding oneself when you move away on Saturday 27th December at 9pm.
There’s no better way to celebrate this festive season than at home with your loved ones. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Romedy Bells – a splendid Christmas Day line-up featuring some of the best family movies like The Family Stone, A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas, What Happens in Vegas, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and many more.
Make merry with the best of the old and welcoming the new with characteristic movies like New Year’s Eve, Mamma Mia!, Before Sunrise, Nights In Rodanthe, The Romantics and much more in a special New Year’s marathon – Joysome New Year – from 31 December 2014 at 9PM until 9PM on 1 January 2015.
Don’t miss the shimmering Christmas celebrations, a sparkling New Year and a whole lot more only on Romedy NOW. From a heartwarming Christmas special to wonderful must-watch premieres, Romedy fans have every reason to smile this December.
Let Love Santa set the mood for romance all through December with the happiest series & movies
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Pocket FM partners with Indian Open Pickleball 2026
Audio platform joins forces with major tournament to engage young fans.
MUMBAI: Pocket FM just served up a perfect partnership because when audio storytelling meets pickleball’s fast-paced rallies, even the sidelines start listening. Pocket FM, the world’s largest audio series platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Indian Open 2026, one of India’s biggest pickleball tournaments organised by Global Sports in Hyderabad in association with Pickl’Out and Crosscourts Sports Club.
The collaboration brings Pocket FM’s immersive storytelling to one of the fastest-growing emerging sports in India. Pickleball, known for its accessibility, energy and strong community appeal, is rapidly attracting younger, digitally savvy audiences making it an ideal platform for Pocket FM to deepen its cultural relevance.
Under the partnership, Pocket FM will enjoy extensive on-ground and digital visibility throughout the tournament, which begins on 1 April 2026. This includes centre court branding, venue-wide presence, presenting rights for select matches, player lounge branding, team jersey integration, and strong integration across live streaming and social media.
Pocket FM, SVP and global head for brand marketing and partnerships Vineet Singh said, “Pickleball is building a strong connection with young and engaged audiences in India. This partnership allows us to connect with people in a meaningful way through strong on-ground presence and digital visibility.”
Global Sports and Indian Open 2026, founder Hemal Jain added, “Partnering with Pocket FM adds an exciting new dimension to the experience. As a brand that has built deep resonance with young audiences, Pocket FM is a strong fit for the energy and ambition of this tournament.”
The move reflects Pocket FM’s continued strategy of aligning with emerging passion points and building deeper engagement with communities driven by competition and shared experiences.
In a country where sports and stories often collide, Pocket FM isn’t just sponsoring a tournament, it’s turning every rally into a narrative, proving that the best audio moments sometimes happen when the paddle meets the ball.
