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“Former Senior Reed Executives Launch Diversified Media Company with a Sparkle”
New Delhi, June 12, 2009 - A team of former senior Reed executives have today announced the launch of iTEN Media Pvt Ltd, a diversified media company. The new company aims to provide business information products & services across multiple & integrated media platforms.
Launched in April this year, a public announcement of its launch was made today. Based in New Delhi with a pan-Indian presence; iTEN Media is founded by former Reed executives, Abhishek Bhatnagar & Rajeev Bansal.
Abhishek an entrepreneur & former Project Head at Reed Exhibitions’
India operations has close to 10 years of hands on & rich international
experience in P&L business management, new product development, launches
& acquisitions, networking & building strategic alliances with
government, trade and allied agencies across a spectrum of industries
and markets. He is teaming up with Rajeev Bansal, who has more than 14
years of prolific operational and management experience in B2B Exhibitions
business in India & across the world. Rajeev is one of the known experts
in large scale trade show operations in the country. He was previously
with Reed Exhibitions as Organising Director, where he spearheaded overall
delivery of their projects. Sharat Mishra, the third co-founder has 15
years of expertise in Marketing, Corporate Communications, Brand &
Portfolio management; he was previously with Reed where he was spearheading
the marketing function across the hugely successful Energy & Aluminium
portfolios.
To start with iTEN Media will have three key businesses covering the following trade mediums: Trade Shows & Conferences, Trade Publications and Trade Portals, these businesses are:
. iTEN Live, covering dynamic media platforms across vertical markets that will create industry leading forums (trade shows & conferences), providing face-to-face business networking & marketing solutions for buyers & sellers across the globe.
. iTEN Print, covering pioneering trade publications that would turn spotlight on real issues, capture market trends and cover industry news, technology, products and services. Focussing on niche vertical markets, these publications would complement iTEN Media’s dynamic platforms & provide highly targeted reach to its customers.
iTEN Digital, covering industry portals provide premium global business information, delivering real-time news, data & opinions across verticals. Coupled with iTEN’s industry expertise and experience, these portals ensure that iTEN’s customers constantly have a competitive edge in their markets & effectively extend their global reach.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Bhatnagar said “In addition to our B2B product lines, iTEN Media would also provide Turnkey Project Management, Consulting & Outsourced Sales and Marketing services to Governments, Trade Associations & International Organisers both in India & across the world.”
The trade media industry is still at its formative years in India,
with most companies addressing only a couple of verticals with limited
reach mostly through one of the mediums, whereas we think that the future
growth is going to come through the integration of the live, digital &
print medias across majority of verticals” Bhatnagar said. “With
iTEN Media, we are planning to launch a diversified portfolio of integrated
media properties that will cater to the industry requirements & tap
these opportunities.”
Backed by radical industry research, exceptional networking with governments
& trade agencies, coupled with the core team’s 60 years of cumulative
experience & successful track record in operating large-scale multiple
media platforms across 20 industry verticals like, Defence, Automotive,
Electronics & Communication, Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, Infrastructure,
Building & Construction, IT & Telecom, Jewellery, Media &
Entertainment, Mining & Metals, Safety & Security etc, iTEN Media
is geared to produce high quality trade information and networking opportunities
for its customers in a variety of delivery formats.
With the official launch of the company today, iTEN Media today
also announced the launch of their first project, Delhi
International Jewellery Show (DIJS ’09), an international
trade show on Gems & Jewellery sector scheduled to be held from 11-14th
Dec, 2009 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
“The Indian gems and jewellery industry had seen a phenomenal growth
& success in the recent past, however the current developments in
the global economy & the particularly the Gems and Jewellery industry
demand not only effective planning and action but also strategic initiatives
to create an environment for sustaining continuous growth of business.”
Bhatnagar said.
“In the above backdrop & keeping in view the objectives &
requirements of the north Indian Gems & Jewellery community, iTEN Media has joined hands with Ms. Kaushal
Shah of Kaushal’s Media Pvt Ltd to jointly present the Delhi
International Jewellery Show in the very bustling market place and the
capital city of India, New Delhi.”
DIJS’09 is planned to be a “Gem of
a Show”, offering a unique forum to the Gems and Jewellery
community to effectively network, source & conclude business in a
secure and ambient environment.
Speaking on the launch of the project, Ms Kaushal Shah said “DIJS’09
will create a unified platform for the business and the niche consumer
community, a uniqueness of the show & a not to be missed
opportunity for the community. It would offer a cost effective showcase
& business opportunity in the hub of highly potential north India
jewellery market whilst attracting buyers & sellers from other markets
also. Showcasing the best of the local and international jewellery trends,
designs and variety, DIJS’09 will witness manufacturers, wholesalers
and exporters offering a enthralling variety in each jewelry segment,
in all, making it a must visit show for retailers, experts and consumers
of Gems & Jewellery.”
At the moment iTEN Media is funding the current projects through internal accruals but in future will raise funds through private sources.
"iTEN Media & Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress-GmbH (KMK) Announce Strategic Alliance for India"
New Delhi, July 24, 2009: iTEN Media Pvt Ltd, a recently launched diversified media group of former Reed executives today announced that it has signed an agreement with Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress-GmbH (KMK) to serve as their official representatives for North & East India.
To begin with iTEN would represent a portfolio of four leading trade shows organised by KMK, these include LEARNTEC, WTT-Expo, ITTRANS and RESALE.
According to iTEN Media, the strategic alliance is a corroboration of its expertise to market leading international forums in India, iTEN’s knowledge of the rapidly growing industrial markets in India and its ability to differentiate and market KMK's offerings to Indian Companies.
"iTEN Media is delighted to start a relationship with KMK and we are looking forward to showing Indian companies how KMK’s industry leading forums can help them reach out to new customers whilst providing access to the latest in equipment, technology & resources," said iTEN CEO Abhishek Bhatnagar.
"KMK's established international portfolio will allow our customers to easily connect with a large, niche trade audience in a dynamic and engaging environment". We look forward to expanding our partnership with KMK & provide a full menu of services for KMK’s portfolio in India in the future".
Note for Editors:
Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress-GmbH (KMK):
KMK – Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress-GmbH is an experienced partner for trade fairs, conferences and conventions, events, service, and tourism. With over 170 employees and approximately 600 events per year, KMK offers the very best one-stop service for event organisers, exhibitors, and visitors: from hall reservation, event consultation, and hotel and travel bookings to supporting programmes.
"1st edition of Delhi International Jewellery Show concludes at a very promising note."
14th
December’09, New Delhi- Delhi’s first ever cash & carry jewellery business show, Delhi International
Jewellery Show-2009 concluded today. The 4 day show was held in hall 12A of
Pragati Maidan ,New Delhi through 11th
to 14th
Decemeber,2009.
The exhibition designed for every segment of jewellery business drew huge
response from visitors of both business & general category. 5250 visitors were
hosted to a fascinating range of jewellery in gold, kundan, polki, jadau, platinum
and diamond. International business visitors from France, Belgium, Thailand,
HongKong, Pakistan, US, Italy were seen doing business deals with the
exhibitors. Domestically business visitors from Mumbai, Surat, Pune, Nagpur,
Chennai, Jammu, Ambala, Amritsar, Meerut, Jallandhar,Chandigarh, Patna
visited the show to explore the opportunities. The presence of big, medium and
small jewellers from various parts of country was seen as a major advantage.
General consumers belonging to Delhi and NCR thronged the stalls requiring
some of the exhibitors to call in extra staff and goods to satisfy the growing
demand of jewellery. Visits of high profile business delegations from Singapore
and US Trade Commissions added to the glitter making it show to watch for in
years to come.
The exhibitors included not only jewellery manufacturers, retailers designers but
also raw material suppliers, tools and machinery manufacturers, exporters and
institutions imparting education in gemology. The machinery section of the show
was well appreciated and received good numbers of visitors from the first day.
54 exhibitors participated in DIJS’09 making it the only show of its stature and
profile in the entire north, east and central India. Retail sales were an integral
part of the show, aimed at the discerning jewellery buyers. The latest local &
international trends and variety in each jewellery segment were presented at the
show. Gitanjali ( with all its brands), HV Jewels, Kiran exports, Elite Jewels, S
Vinod Kumar Group(Indigo Jewellery), JB Brothers, Bhagwati Jewellers, DTC,
Arya 24 KT etc were some of the significant participants.
Another important feature towards fulfilling its aim as a complete show was the
workshop and the seminars conducted during the show with ‘D for Diamond’ as a
Creativity, style, choice, networking in a cost effective, elite and secure
environment has been the hallmark of DIJS’09
knowledge partner. International Marketing and price structure (Diamond,
Jewelry and precious metals), export & import documentation, Classification of
impurities in diamond studded in jewellery and their impact on clarity grading
,phenomenon of color in diamonds structure and physical properties of
gemstones were some of the topics touched upon. All the sessions were well
attended and appreciated by the attendees.
Various on-site facilities like food court, coffee shop, travel desk, doctor on call,
fire tender, lounges were in line with the international standards. Organisers
ensured that the hall was completely secured and strictest standards of security
were observed. Complimentary services like food coupons, medical assistance,
vault service (for jewellers to keep their precious items in safe custody), shuttle
service to and fro the hall & entry gates etc were welcomed by all.
Very significantly Godrej Security Solutions was the lead sponsor to the show
and Shri Ishwar Pahlajani, General Manager, North, Godrej & Boyce Mfg.Co.Ltd.,
inaugurated the event 11th
December’2009 with traditional lamp lighting
ceremony. He was accompanied by other senior officials from the company.
After a round of the entire exhibition he expressed his happiness and
congratulated the organizers for putting up a grand 1st
edition of the show.
The last day saw exhibitors leaving satisfied with business conducted at
DIJS’09.Organisers of the show iTEN Media assured the exhibitors to announce
the days of the next edition as soon as possible ( detailed post show report will
be available on the www.dijs.in very soon)
Note for Editors:
iTEN MEDIA is India’s leading provider of business information products &
services across multiple & integrated media platforms. Backed by industry
research & expertise, exceptional networking with governments, trade and allied
agencies, iTEN services its customers through its distinctive range of high quality
trade information services & marketing opportunities, delivering value-added
business and networking opportunities for its customers. iTEN Media’s Vision is
to deliver: “Knowledge & Profits Across Communities & Markets”
Powered by a global network of projects, expertise and business relations, ITEN
Media provides niche products across vertical markets in three key segments:
Trade shows & conferences, Trade publications & Industry leading portals.
In addition to the above products, ITEN Media provides the following services to
Governments, Trade Associations & International Organisers: Professional
Project Management, Global Sales and Marketing Network & Consulting.
A professionally owned and managed start-up, iTEN Media’s core team has over
60 years of cumulative experience & successful track record in operating large-scale multiple media platforms & business information services & solutions
across 20 industry verticals like Defence, Automotive, Electronics &
Communication, Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Building & Construction, IT & Telecom, Jewellery, Media & Entertainment, Mining &
Metals, Safety & Security etc.
"ITEN Media & ITE Group Plc to jointly organise Petrotech 2010
New Delhi, 21st December, 2009: iTEN Media Pvt Ltd, a diversified media group launched in early 2009 by former Reed Exhibitions executives today announced that it has signed an agreement with ITE Group Plc to jointly organise Petrotech 2010, Asia’s premier energy event. Petrotech is held biennially under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, and it will be held from 31st October to 3rd November 2010 in New Delhi.
As per the agreement iTEN Media will be responsible for the entire project management including domestic sales, marketing, on-site operational and technical issues with ITE covering the international sales and promotion of the event. ITEN Media supported ITE’s bid to organise the 9th edition of this mega event.
The Petrotech series of International Conference and Exhibitions is a prestigious biennial platform for the global energy industry. The 8th edition of the event in 2009 attracted over 4,000 delegates, speakers and guests and over 270 exhibitors promoted their products and services to more than 13,000 business visitors. The theme of the next edition is “Global Energy Equilibrium”.
ITEN’s CEO, Abhishek Bhatnagar said “We are delighted to start a relationship with ITE Group Plc, the agreement to jointly organise the 9th edition of Petrotech is an affirmation of ITEN Media’s expertise to market, manage & organise large scale trade shows in India & ITEN’s in-depth understanding of the rapidly growing Oil & Gas industry in India. Team ITEN’s unmatched expertise in delivering hugely successful past editions of Petrotech coupled with ITE global expertise in operating some of the world’s largest Oil & Gas events would help in making Petrotech 2010 a top ranking global event par excellence.”
Mr. Bhatnagar further said “In a short span of just nine months since inception, ITEN Media has come a long way; having delivered a hugely successful maiden edition of our first event Delhi International Jewellery Show (DIJS’ 09) concluded last week, the agreement to jointly organise Petrotech 2010 with ITE Group Plc is ITEN’s second milestone in our very first year of operations.”
Note for Editors:
iTEN Media Pvt Ltd:
iTEN Media is India’s leading provider of business to business products & services across multiple & integrated media platforms. Backed by industry research & expertise, exceptional networking with governments, trade and allied agencies; ITEN services its customers through its distinctive range of high quality trade information services & marketing opportunities, delivering value-added business and networking opportunities for its customers.
ITE Group Plc:
ITE is one of the world’s leading organisers of international trade exhibitions and conferences and specialises in organising events in growing and developing markets. ITE organises around 180 exhibitions and conferences each year in 11 countries. In 2009, ITE Group plc generated £116.7 m revenue which contributed towards a strong balance sheet with net cash of £21.3 m by year end.