Benita Chacko

Benita Chacko

Email: benita.chacko@afaqs.com

I cover the media industry. I write on the print industry, TV channels, OTT platforms and anything that is a medium for content distribution.

Stories by 'Benita Chacko'

Media

PVR INOX’s ad-free offering to help it earn more revenue through tickets and F&B sales

Renaud Palliere, CEO of The Luxury Collection and Innovation, PVR INOX, says it allows the cinema exhibitor to squeeze in an extra show per day.
Marketing

Unpacking the Mercedes-Benz growth story in India

At 18,123 units sold, the luxury car maker has clocked the highest-ever financial year sales in its 30 years of Indian operations. Lance Bennett, vice president, sales & marketing explains how.
Advertising

Authenticity first: Why iD Fresh Food is seeking grandmas' approval for its 'TransparenSee'

Saritha Rajagopal, creative director of the fresh food brand tells us how it celebrated World Idli Day 2024 with the senior women.
Advertising

Clapboard was born out of a need to disrupt current revenue model of ad agencies: Varun Katyal

Founder and CCO of the full-stack creative services platform shares how it aims to address the inherent challenges of the advertising industry through its offering.
Media

Addressable ads Disney Star’s counter to digital: Ajit Varghese

The head – network advertising sales says beyond IPL, 10-15% of daily inventory is also allocated on entertainment HD channels.
Media

OML Entertainment makes complete pivot towards content creation; half its revenue comes from branded content

From a television project to a theatrical release, CEO Gunjan Arya spells out the entertainment agency’s plans for the year.
Media

Sony’s acquisition of New Zealand cricket rights will engage existing fans, attract new viewers: Rajesh Kaul

The chief revenue officer - distribution and international business and head - sports business, speaks about what this new addition will bring to the network.
People Spotting

Disney Star elevates Abilasha Anish as head of marketing for Disney+ Hotstar (South) 

She has been with the network for the last five years and joined it in 2019 as head of marketing for Star Vijay.
OTT Streaming

Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema to have consolidated reach of 160 million unique visitors post-merger: Comscore

Visakh Vijayakumar, sales director - India, Comscore, says the platforms will offer broader reach for advertisers with its focus on sports content.
Marketing

Here's how IPL's oddball brand alliances are making a run for victory

While mainstream names like Title Sponsor, Principal Sponsor and Associate Sponsors are common, in recent years there has been a rising trend of brands taking on more descriptive titles.