Aditya Pittie joins Epic as Director

He will be responsible for taking the channel to the next level with stronger monetisation and alliances with advertisers and MSOs

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Mumbai | September 7, 2016

Aditya Pittie

Epic, the television channel with programming on Indian history and mythology, has roped in Aditya Pittie as its Director. Pittie of the Pittie Group will lead the day-to-day operations of the linear television channel, focusing on the commercial functions of revenues and costs. He has been entrusted with the responsibility for taking Epic to the next level with stronger monetisation and alliances with advertisers and MSOs.

As the CEO of the Pittie Group, Aditya has extensive entrepreneurial experience. He also has experience in real estate, media and FMCG. He successfully turned around Sanskar TV in the past and recently launched a bouquet of channels under the 'Shubh' brand.

Mahesh Samat

Mahesh Samat, Founder and Managing Director, Epic Television Networks, said, “Aditya will bring in a fresh energy and a new impetus behind Epic. As the channel moves from the first phase of launch to the next phase of consolidation and monetisation, we need leadership that will take Epic to this next key step of its long-term journey. With his drive, focus and result-orientation, Aditya is uniquely qualified to lead the linear television business into the future."

Speaking about his plans, Aditya Pittie, said, "Epic is a strong brand in the television space and it's an honour for me to lead the team and fulfil its legacy. In this phase of the company, we will focus on monetisation and work with our customers very closely to help brands and businesses achieve their goals through unique partnerships, while continuing to grow viewership."

Speaking about digital and its opportunities Samat said, “Digital is the most significant opportunity for content creators and Epic is uniquely positioned to take advantage of it with its strong and distinctive content. With the app and other syndication opportunities, we expect this to be a strong part of the business model in the coming years."

Samat will continue to be on the board of the company and will focus on the strategic and business development areas with focus on digital and non-linear opportunities.

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