SMX CSR Change Maker Summit & Awards 2.0: Recognizing Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility

SMX CSR Change Makers Summit & Awards

The SMX CSR Change Maker Summit & Awards 2.0, held at the BSE Convention Hall in Mumbai on December 1, 2023, commenced with a Welcome Address by Mr Rahul Jain, MD of InnoServ Group, setting the tone for the day’s discussions. Dr. Sandeep Pachpande, Chairman of ASM Group of Institutes, delivered the Theme Address, emphasizing…

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SMX CSR Leadership Summit & Awards 2023: Shaping a Sustainable Future Together at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

SMX CSR Leadership Summit & Awards 2023

The SMX CSR Leadership Summit & Awards 2023 was hosted at the iconic India Habitat Centre in New Delhi in a resounding celebration of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and a commitment to creating a sustainable future. The summit was organised by NextGeninnov8 and made possible by our prestigious Ecosystem Partners The Office of the Principal…

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Vernacular OTT Platforms Will be the Next Wave in the Entertainment Industry: Nitin Neera Chandra

Vernacular OTT Platforms Will be the Next Wave in the Entertainment Industry: Nitin Neera Chandra

On March 5, 2021, in the Third Session of India Communication Summit 2021, Nitin Neera Chandra, Founder of Bejod (OTT platform) joined as the speaker. He is known for his documentary “Bring back Bihar- Moment of Awakening” and Bhojpuri film “Deswa” that won him lots of accolades. He started his own production house “Champaran Talkies”…

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Brand “Do” Has Become More Important Than Brand “Say” Believes Sourabh Mishra

Sourabh Mishra, Managing Partner Branding and Co-Founder, Azendor Consulting Private Limited

On the Second Day of SMX India Communication Summit 2021– India’s biggest summit on Media, Entertainment and Communication, Sourabh Mishra (Managing Partner Branding and Co-Founder, Azendor Consulting Private Limited) initiated the session by talking about traditional media and its relevance in the digital era. Sourabh Mishra who is currently the Managing Partner- Branding at Azendor…

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Animation, VFX, Gaming, Television, Digital Technologies – Will Rule the Perch of the Entertainment Industry: Dilip Chenoy

Animation, VFX, Gaming, Television, Digital Technologies – Will Rule the Perch of the Entertainment Industry: Dilip Chenoy

“Indian media and entertainment industry is multi-dimensional. Due to the global pandemic, the entertainment industry was in the crystal cloud but the internet actually provided a huge opportunity to grow further in the post-pandemic situation.” as quoted by Dilip Chenoy, the Secretary-General of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). On the…

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OTT Platforms Are the Perfect Opportunity for Low-Budget Films: Aftab Asghar

OTT Platforms Are the Perfect Opportunity for Low-Budget Films: Aftab Asghar

New York-based filmmaker and video producer, Aftab Asghar spoke about the future of low budget films on the first day of SMX India Communication Summit 2021 in the session Entertainment Next, focused on new-age entertainment and communication. He expressed that young filmmakers have both access to modern equipment and platforms like OTT to showcase their…

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Content Will Decide the Platform in Future Films, Not Vice-Versa, Says Film Producer Pranjal Khandhdiya

Content Will Decide the Platform in Future Films, Not Vice-Versa, Says Film Producer Pranjal Khandhdiya

“Movies should not be delineated on the basis of the budget rather content will decide the otherwise. As in future, the subject matter will decide the platform, not the vice versa,” said Pranjal Khandhdiya, the film producer of Mango People Media Networks Pvt Ltd. on the first day of INDICOMMS 2021 organised by SMX Networks.…

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We Should Sail with the Wave of Technology Rather than Resist It: Prof Sandeep Sancheti

We Should Sail with the Wave of Technology Rather than Resist It: Prof Sandeep Sancheti

On the first day of INDICOMMS 2021 organised by SMX Network, Prof (Dr) Sandeep Sancheti, Vice-Chancellor, Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, opined that though he belonged to a different era of communication, he cannot deny the importance of technology so he stressed to embrace it rather not resist it. SMX Networks had organized a two-day Media,…

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Technology Will Propel OTT Platforms Towards Growth: Utpal Chakraborty

Technology Will Propel OTT Platforms Towards Growth: Utpal Chakraborty

On 4th and 5th March 2021, Adamas University witnessed India’s largest media, entertainment and communication summit named “India Communication Summit 2021”. The occasion was graced by many eminent personalities hailing from the media background like Utpal Chakraborty, Lloyd Xavier, Jimmy Tangree and others. It was a 2-day session spanning 10 hours. A lot of relevant…

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Technology is Not Taking Away the Human Experience, It is Enhancing It: Varun Duggirala

Technology is Not Taking Away the Human Experience, It is Enhancing It: Varun Duggirala

In the 1st Session of SMX India Communication Summit 2021, Day 2, Varun Duggirala joined as one of the eminent speakers. The Summit aimed to examine the current scenario, identify new trends and best practices emerging in the media, communication and entertainment industries. He fulfilled the objectives of the summit by sharing his thoughts about…

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Traditional Advertising will Remain Relevant Even in the Digital Era: Prajakta Gosavi

Traditional Advertising will Remain Relevant Even in the Digital Era: Prajakta Gosavi

For the third session of the “Indian Communication Submit” Day 2, Prajakta R Gosavi joined as an eminent speaker who is a Digital Marketing Expert and has trained many professionals for digital marketing and advertising. Gosavi has a Graduation degree from Pune University and she is also Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A), Total Quality Management…

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Organizational Communication has Changed Tremendously due to the Pandemic: Amit Misra

Amit Misra CEO, MSL South Asia

India Communication Summit 2021 organized by SMX Network took a glance into the future of the Media, Entertainment and Communication industries and also aimed to examine the current scenario. The two-day-long virtual summits were held on the 4th and 5th March 2021 with 50 plus eminent speakers from the field of Media, Communications, and Entertainment…

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Online Mediascape Will Evolve Diverse Storytelling Perspectives, Says Screenwriter & Script Consultant Damon J Taylor

Online Mediascape Will Evolve Diverse Storytelling Perspectives, Says Screenwriter & Script Consultant Damon J Taylor

Damon J. Taylor, a United States-based Freelance Screenwriter and Script Consultant, shared his views on post-pandemic varying trends of nouveau technology and an evolving online mediascape. While speaking at the Day 1 of the SMX India Communication Summit 2021 – India’s biggest summit on Media, Entertainment and Communication. Taylor said, “Until now, we have had…

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The Tech Impact on Entertainment has Changed Consumer Behaviour: Bhavishya Garg, MX Player

Bhavishya Garg MX Player

“To grow a business, invest of empathy to the customer is the priority, invest of money comes next,” said Bhavishya Garg, Head of User Experience Department, MX Player, on the second day of SMX India Communication Summit 2021 in the session “Tech Impact on Media And Communication Ahead”. SMX Networks have organized two-day-long Media, Entertainment,…

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The Transition of Content Companies to “Contech” Companies: Rajesh Kathuria, Shemaroo Entertainment

The Transition of Content Companies to “Contech” Companies: Rajesh Kathuria, Shemaroo Entertainment

On the second day of SMX India Communication Summit 2021 which is also supposed to be the first major communication meet of 2021, several renowned speakers from the media and communication sector graced the event. In the fourth session, Rajesh Kathuria, AVP- Information Technology, Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd, was one of the panellists. He shared his…

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We Should Nurture Independent Journalism Which Will Steer the Future, Says Vignesh Vellore, The News Minute

Vignesh Vellore - The News Minute

The Co-founder and CEO of The News Minute, Vignesh Vellore, suggested fostering independent journalism among young minds to navigate the challenges of mainstream media. Vellore was one of the speakers at the SMX India Communication Summit 2021, in the ‘Journalism Next’ session on 4th March. He also offered insights on online journalism with a sustainable revenue model. …

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Brand and Communication Lessons To Take Forward in 2021 By Sukanya Chakraborty, Head – Corporate Communications & CSR,VFS Global

Sukanya Chakraborty, Head – VFS Global

Consumers often look up to brand communications as a source of inspiration and a conversation starter. Therefore, brands constantly try to maintain a line of engagement through various formats and multiple media platforms. Whether it is a tweet or a billboard, brands take the center stage in building an image and connect with the audiences.…

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SMX Network Launches India Communication Summit 2021 – the Largest Media, Entertainment and Communication Summit in India

In the volatile times of the pandemic, the Media, Communication and Entertainment industries have experienced tremendous change in India and around the world. As digital media takes centre stage and has become a mainstay in our lives, traditional media are facing various challenges to keep pace with a world that is increasingly moving online.  SMX…

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Gamification Must Be Connected to the Business Objectives, Say BFSI Experts

Gamification Can Bring Disruption in Sales in the Insurance Sector

SMX Network, the Sales and Marketing focused community platform of InnoServ Group held its first virtual event on 11th February 2021, on the topic ‘How Gamification Can Bring Disruption in Sales in the Insurance Sector’. The virtual event examined how the concept of Gamification plays a key role in the insurance industry that demands emotional connect with…

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