Ford Ennals, the CEO of Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA), has resigned from his position, effective immediately, The Australian reported. Jo Dick, CRA's chief commercial officer, will now serve as acting CEO while the organisation searches for a permanent replacement. Ciaran Davis, CEO of ARN Media and chair of the CRA board, praised Ennals for his contributions and wished him well in his future endeavours. “Ford has made some great contributions during his tenure with CRA. We wish him well for his future role.” Under Ennals' leadership, CRA oversaw a major transformation in the radio measurement system with the rollout of Radio360, marking the industry's most significant overhaul in decades. Ennals expressed confidence in the future growth and success of the commercial radio and audio sector, thanking the CRA team and members for their support. “I extend my gratitude to the CRA team and our members. I am confident that the commercial radio and audio sector is well-positio

Stuff Group and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced a groundbreaking agreement for Stuff to produce a daily news bulletin to WBD, replacing the Newshub bulletin. The new Stuff-made 6pm news will commence on July 6, following the final Newshub broadcast on July 5, and will air for an hour Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute program on weekends. Under the agreement, Stuff will exclusively license and deliver the 6pm bulletin to WBD's free-to-air broadcast platform Three as well as ThreeNow. The transition period will leverage Stuff's large national newsroom and stuff.co.nz, complemented by specialist skills and talent. Sinead Boucher, Owner and Publisher of Stuff, emphasised the focus on innovation, stating, "Our proposal to WBD was to deliver high-quality news now and a news product for the future. We will look to innovate, not replicate the 6pm news, building on our expertise in digital audiences and engagement." Glen Kyne, WBD's Senior Vice President and Head of Networks, e

Sakal Media Group has named Nilesh Khare as the Chief Editor of Multimedia Content and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its broadcast media business, Saam TV, Influencing India has confirmed.  In his new role, Khare aims to enhance the channel's ratings and impact, focusing on both digital and live audiences. His responsibilities include developing content strategies, utilizing audience analytics, and optimizing viewer engagement across all platforms.  In a conversation with Influencing India, Khare highlighted Sakal Media Group's strong presence in Maharashtra's cultural landscape. "The organisation boasts a 92-year history steeped in journalistic tradition and is renowned for its commitment to ethical and people-centric journalism," he stated.  The group's newspapers and digital platforms, including Agrowon and Tendernama, are well-regarded for their content and viewership and regarded as "one of Asia's foremost publication, fostering transparency and accountability," he

ETV Bharat, a comprehensive digital news platform, has opened up a recruitment drive for multiple positions including reporters, senior content editor, shift in charge for English/Hindi/Malayalam languages.  The organisation is seeking an experienced senior content editor (English/Hindi) for Education & Career vertical who can write/edit independently. Candidates who possess a Post Graduate Degree in Journalism with at least 10 years of proven track record in digital content creation and publishing would be a good fit. Interested candidates can share their resumes to hrd@etvbharat.com.   The organisation is also looking for reporters, senior editor, and shift in charge for Malayalam language platform. For reporters, at least 1-4 years of experience is desired and position is based in Thiruvananthapuram. The Senior Content Editor position is open in Hyderabad and candidates with 3-6 years of experience are desired. For Shift in Charge, the requirement is 6-8 years of experien

Silver Spun Brand Solutions, an integrated marketing communications firm, has expanded its marketing communications services by adding influencer marketing initiatives, Influencing India has confirmed.   Speaking about the development, Heeta Parikh, Founder, Silver Spun Brand Solutions, said, "With social media marketing at its peak and dedicated industry influencers being the most viable choice brands to engage the targeted audience."   She added that they believe that influencer marketing, with its focus on authentic storytelling and strategic analytics, will empower our clients to establish a compelling presence in the digital sphere and connect with their target audience on a deeper level.   Since 2015, Silver Spun has established itself as an active player in the marcom industry. 

Shariq Patel, who has been the CEO of Zee Studios for nearly six years, has quit his job, Influencing India has confirmed.  Prior to ZEEL, he held positions at Trigno Media Pvt. Ltd, Studio 18, Indian Cricket League, Radio MidDay, Bharti Airtel, and indya.com.  Patel also handled marketing and Business strategy for about 15 films with the likes of ‘I am Kalam’, ‘Jal’, ‘Love Breakups Zindagi’ and more. He has also worked with Studio18 as Senior Vice President between 2008 and 2010. 

Times Network is seeking experienced Health Writers proficient in English to join their team in Noida or Mumbai. The ideal candidate will research, write, and edit engaging content on various health topics, including medical news, wellness trends, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and lifestyle choices. They should stay updated on the latest developments in health and medical research. The role also involves generating multimedia content such as videos and infographics. Applicants should have 3-6 years of relevant experience. Interested candidates can apply by sending their applications to rajeev.pandey@timesgroup.com