सोमवार, 18 जनवरी 2016

Godrej Appliances bags The Economic Times Best Corporate Brands Award for the second time

Godrej Appliances, one of the leading brands in the Home Appliances space in India, received the Economic TimesBest Corporate Brands Award, for the second time. The award was presented by celebrity chief guests Prahlad Kakkar and Aftab Shivdasani, in a glittering ceremony held at the Trident, BKC in MumbaiIn association with MRSS, Economic Times conducted an extensive survey to identify the best corporate brands that are taking greater risks and testing new channels, redefining their appearances to the consumers and brands that have left strong imprints through innovative marketing strategies.
The respondents were selected from 5 Lakh+ towns spread across four zones - North, West, East and South. The research identified the best brands based on consumer’s response to key attributes such as Awareness of Corporate Brands, Brand Familiarity, Level of Usage, Brand Likeability, Brand trust worthiness, Brand Innovation and Brand Recommendation.The panel at the Economic Times Best Corporate Brands 2016 award ceremony discussed the challenges facing today's corporate brands and focused on the evolving landscape of corporate branding; including charting out the direction it is headed in.
Acknowledging the award, Ms Swati Rathi, Head of Marketing and Senior General Manager, Godrej Appliances said, “We are humbled to receive this award for the second time. On this proud occasion, we would like to thank the consumers for their support and belief in us. It will always remain our endeavor to ensure best efforts are put into increasing loyalty and advocacy while consistently delivering best products. This award is a testimony of our deep understanding of fast-evolving consumer lifestyles. As a brand we have always tried to use these consumer insights to develop products with technologies that are ahead of their time. When it comes to communication, we ensure that we are present wherever our consumers are, and that we engage them in a continuous dialogue. Awards like these only propel us to continue bettering the brand experience for our consumers through best in class offerings."
About Godrej Appliances:
Godrej Appliances is one of the largest players in the Home Appliances space in India and has always delighted the consumer with relevant technology across a wide range of products. In 1958, Godrej was the First Indian Company to manufacture Refrigerators and has now become synonymous with the category. The company is known for delighting the consumer with innovative, relevant and green technologies. Godrej has created many milestones in the Indian appliance space – be it in the environment/energy efficiency space, including the launch of the first green AC in the world (2012), launch of the first green refrigerator in India (2001), launch of the first 5 star range of refrigerators (2008), launch of the first inverter AC in India (2005), the first refrigerator with 6 Star Performance(2012) or a pure consumer delight space like the launch of the music refrigerator, DAC (Dynamic Aqua Power Control) Technology, Tilt drum and U-Sonic technology in washing machine or Steam Microwave Ovens and Pizza/Kebab makers in Microwave Ovens. In recognition for its efforts, the brand has been conferred with many prestigious awards and honors such as the Consumer Superbrand Award (2011-12, 2013-14), ‘Voice of Consumer’ Award by Frost and Sullivan (2013, 2014), Business Superbrand (2008, 2010, 2011), ET Best Brands (2013-14), ET Promising Brand (2014-15); Consumer Superbrand (2009-10), ‘Most Innovative Company’ by Business Standard (2010), India Design Mark award for Green Balance ACs (2013) and many more. Both the manufacturing units of Godrej Appliances’ - in Shirwal and Mohali became the first and only manufacturing units in the country to be honored with the coveted Platinum Green Co certification for their efforts in green manufacturing.
Godrej’s focus on balancing consumer needs with the environmental cause has enabled the organization to redefine the technology landscape in the appliances industry – to the delight of both the consumer and the environment.
About Best Corporate Brands
Businesses often have varying viewpoints on what makes a brand great, and it is these differing strategies that make studying brands so fascinating. While some rely on advertising, others pursue a path of innovation. Still others focus on customer service and satisfaction. The commonality though is that all brands strive for greatness and building a strategically defined brand can be likened to falling in love; you connect to something or someone emotively because there is a shared value system. In the best of brands, this manifests itself through increased loyalty, advocacy and possibly even insulation against competitors that have stolen a march on you.
The Economic Times, along with MRSS, conducted an extensive survey and recognized the best corporate brands at a glittering ceremony that also saw the launch of a coffee table book to commemorate the occasion. The Economic Times Best Corporate Brands 2016 discussed the challenges facing today's corporate brands and focused on the evolving landscape of corporate branding; including charting out the direction it is headed in.

IIFA UTSAVAM TO BE HOSTED ON JANUARY 24TH& 25TH, 2016 AS FUND-RAISER FOR CHENNAI

The biggest celebration of South Indian cinema, the Fortune Sunflower Oil IIFA UTSAVAM co-powered by GIONEE smartphone and Renault- Passion for Life will witness the coming together of the biggest superstars of the South Indian Film Industries on 24th and 25th of January 2016. This premier edition of IIFA Utsavam promises to bring the best of glitz and glamour to Hyderabad.
The film awards extravaganza was scheduled to take place in December this year but was postponed due to the tragic calamity in Chennai and the subsequent inability of the Tamil film fraternity to attend the awards. IIFA Management took a decision along with the stakeholders to as a mark of respect and solidarity to reschedule the celebrations as a fundraiser for those affected by the Chennai floods. The IIFA management has launched the ‘Be One For Chennai’ campaign, a campaign to garner support and funds wherein all proceeds will also go toward relief and aid to those affected by the Chennai Floods.
Donations can be made online viawww.iifautsavam.com/be1forchennai from Jan 14 onwards.
Aiding those affected by the Chennai floods, 100% of the donations collected will be given to charity.
South Indian cinema fans and enthusiasts from around the world can expect to see their favorite film stars descend on Hyderabad during the weekend for the magnificent extravaganza envisioned to honor and showcase the best of South Indian cinema.  A show like never witnessed before in the region.
The Superstar lineup of performers at the premiere edition of IIFA Utsavam includes Shivrajkumar, ChiranjeeviSarja, Jeeva, Bharath, Arun Vijay, Devisree Prasad, Tamannah Bhatia, Shriya Saran, TapseePannu, Prabhu Deva, Priyamani. Ram CharanTeja, Akhil Akkineni, Devisree Prasad and Adah Sharma.
The list goes on to include a plethora of some of the biggest names also in attendance including Kavya Madhavan, Arun Vijay, Mamta Mohandasand Nikki Galrani.
Prominent attendees confirmed for the celebrations include film star celebrities Kamal Hassan, Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Namrata Shirodkar, Jayam Ravi, Kajal Aggarwal, Nassar, Karthi, Siddarthand Aravind Swamy. K, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Daggubati Venkatesh, Allu Arjun, Jagapati Babu and Naga Chaitanya
The green carpet at IIFA Utsavam will be a star -studded affair with the biggest and the best of Indian cinema set to grace the event.
Andre Timmins, Director IIFA Utsavam said, “At IIFA, we have always been dedicated to celebrate Indian cinema and its excellence globally. In light of the recent tragic disaster affecting an integral part of South India – Chennai, we took the decision of postponing IIFA Utsavam. In light of the plight and suffering of the people of Chennai and to aid the regeneration of the city our event has been converted into a fundraiser.  We are pleased to announce that we now aim to create reason of hope with the proceeds of our fundraising being donated in aid of Chennai. We appeal to the film fraternity, media, corporates and fans to join us and Be One for Chennai. We are confident South India will have never have witnessed a greater celebration than what we have planned with IIFA Utsavam.”
Akkineni Nagarjuna commented “It comes as great news that the IIFA Utsavam celebrations will now take place in January as a fundraiser. The act is a great move to not only honor excellence of South Indian cinema but also uphold the wellbeing of the citizens residing here. I applaud the management’s decision to extend their support to those affected by the Chennai disaster. IIFA Utsavam will surely be one of kind celebrations of cinema and its audiences”
Kamal Haasan said “IIFA Utsavam has emerged as a true supporter of South India by not only celebrating the cinema but also considerate about the well-being of its audiences. I appreciate the solidarity the International Indian Film Academy has shown towards Chennai and I am confident the celebrations in January are scheduled to be an even bigger success”
Commenting on the occasion, Mahesh Babu said, “I’m pleased to be a part of IIFA Utsavam who stand in solidarity with the city of Chennai. In light of the tragedy that has affected so many people in the city it is a great initiative by IIFA Utsavam to help support the plight and much needed regeneration of Chennai with the events planned in Hyderabad.  With the premiere edition of this prestigious Awards Ceremony now only two weeks away I am looking forward to the celebration and wish them all the best for an incredible journey that has begun with such a meaningful start.”
IIFA Utsavam awards presentation ceremony will take place at the Gachibowli Outdoor Stadium in Hyderabad on 24th and 25th January. The dazzling Green carpet event will feature popular stars of films and music, bringing together the biggest talent from across the South Indian industry.
IIFA Utsavam has been conceptualized to take South Indian Cinema to the world and will be a massive stride towards recognizing the increasing prominence of South Indian cinema across India & internationally.
An initiative by Wizcraft International Entertainment, IFA Utsavam aims to recognize and commend the best across the South Indian film industry with a voting process based on a peer-to-peer recognition, members of the music industry encompassing industry stalwarts, music directors, producers, lyricists, singers, technicians, composers and leaders in the music business vote for winners across all the categories. The votes are then tabulated by KPMG who are the process auditors for IIFA Utsavam, after which the winners are determined .

शनिवार, 16 जनवरी 2016

CLEAN SWEEP FOR EROS INTERNATIONAL FILMS AT THE 61st BRITANNIA FILMFARE AWARDS 2015

Eros films bag 13 awards; warrior saga Bajirao Mastani rules with 9 awards
Post the successful innings at the recently concluded Guild, Stardust and Screen awards, it was honors galore once again for Eros International’s 2015 releases at the 61st Britannia Filmfare Awards 2015. Eros films yet again ruled at the glittering star studded ceremony held last night in Mumbai with 13 awards for it releases includingBajirao Mastani, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Tanu Weds Manu Returns.
Eros’ epic historical drama directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali Bajirao Mastani garnered a remarkable total of 9 awards at the prestigious function including Best Director – Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Best Actor (Male) – Ranveer Singh, Best Film, Best Actor in Supporting Role (female) – Priyanka Chopra, Best Costume – Anju Modi and Maxima Basu, Best Production Design – Sujeet Sawant, Sriram Iyengar and Saloni Dhatrak, Best Action – Sham Kaushal, Best Playback (Female) – Shreya Goshal and Best Choreography – Pandit Birju Maharaj for Mohe Rang Do Laal.
Salman Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan, the biggest grosser of 2015, won the award for Best Story – Vijayendra Prasad andBest Debut (Male) went to Sooraj Pancholi for Hero.
Tanu Weds Manu Returns, the super hit family entertainer won the awards for Best Dialogue – Himanshu Sharma andCritics’ Awards for Best Actor (Female) – Kangna Ranaut. 
While the above films went on to win the significant awards, Eros films bagged an unmatched 23 nominations across various categories at the Filmfare Awards, the largest for a single studio.
With an unparalleled number of critically and commercially successful films in 2015, Eros International films have dominated the current awards season with appreciation continuing to pour in.

शुक्रवार, 15 जनवरी 2016

MAX 2 Highlights and Listings- 17th- 31st January, 2016

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'PUNJAB DE SHER' ADDED TO THE CELEBRITY CRICKET LEAGUE!

It’s that time of the year again when our reel life stars takes pitch against each other not on the sets but on the cricket ground. Yes, It’s CCL time again and adding to the league is the new team ‘Punjab De Sher’.
Taapsee Pannu, Reteish Deshmukh, Sonu Sood, Hans Raj Hans, Suniel Shetty and many other celebs added glam to a grand event organized in Mumbai, where the organizers announced the eight regional teams who will fight for the battle of pride and CCL Trophy.
Where Kriti Sanon has been chosen as the franchise’s new face for the CCL this year, the villain of film industry Sonu Sood has been announced as the captain for the new team ‘Punjab De Sher’ owned by Mr. Puneet Singh and Navraj Hans. The pioneer of Pop culture in India Daler Mehndi has been chosen as the brand ambassador of the team Punjab.
Present at the event, Mr. Puneet Singh, owner of ‘Punjab De Sher’ said “I am delighted to announce my new team ‘Punjab De Sher’ with Sonu Sood as the team captain. I have amazing personalities in my team and for sure they’ll amaze everyone with their sixers at the ground”
‘Punjab De Sher’ has Mika Singh, Jimmy Shergill, Ayushman Khurana, Yuvraj Hans, Jassi Gill, Babbal Rai and many other popular faces as the team members.
The 6th edition of CCL will kick start from 23rd January with the opening match between ‘Mumbai Heroes’ and ‘Punjab De Sher’.

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