Posiview

Sakal is organizing workshop on Effective Business Plan and Equity Investment on 20^th & 28^th August 2011.

               For Advertising details, please contact: Himani (+919970186801)

Gokul Astami

GOKULASHTAMI is one of the most popular festivals in India. It comes a close second after Ganesh Chathurthi. Sakal is coming up with “MATKI PHODO” contest & “GOKULTAYARI” contest.

For Advertising details, please contact: Partha Joshi (+919371000130)

Aadarsha Ganesh Utsav Spardha - 1st to 5th Sep-2011

A special initiative to celebrate the biggest festival of Maharashtra "GANESH UTSAV".This initiative will be having different activities like - Society activity , Home activity , Women activity , Kids activity.

For Advertising details, please contact: Partha Joshi (+919371000130)

EVENT & EXHIBITION

Sakal Kitchen Expo - 11th to 15th Aug-2011, Ganesh Kala Krida, Swargate, Pune

Sakal Kitchen Expo is a consumer exhibition focused on Kitchen products.

 Sakal Furniture Expo - 18th to 22nd Aug-2011, Ganesh Kala Krida, Swargate, Pune

 Sakal Furniture:  showcase of all kinds and new development in furniture.

 Sakal Swapnapurti - 26th to 28th Aug-2011, Ganesh Kala Krida, Swargate, Pune

 Sakal Swapnapurti is an property exhibition, focused on budget homes in and around Pune.

 Sakal Travel Mart - 2nd to 4th Sep-2011, Ganesh Kala Krida, Swargate, Pune

 Sakal Travel Mart is a travel show, showcasing all travel companies and travel agents, domestic & international..

 Clinicon-2011 - 23rd to 25th Sep-2011, Yashwantrao Sabhagraha, Kothrud

  Sakal Clinicon : Conference and exhibition on Medical Research and pharma industry.

For Advertising details, please contact: Gaurav Panse (+91 8888849511)

EDUCON

It is an Annual Conference of Indian Vice Chancellors between 13^th and 17^th September 2011. This year’s venue will be Dubai.

The advertisers who want to connect with these Vice Chancellors in a captive environment must avail of this opportunity.

Date: Between 13^th & 17^th September 2011

City: Dubai

For Advertising details, please contact:  Gaurav Panse (+91 8888849511)

AGROWON - Charchastra (A Seminar On Better & Efficient Ways Of Farming)

Agrowon is organizing a series of seminars in August 2011 for the progressive farmers of Maharashtra on better farming and use of modern technology in agricultural sector. The opinion leaders, scientists, professors will share their knowledge and expertise with the farmers.

The advertisers can use this opportunity to unlock the huge potential of rural sector by availing of various advertising opportunities.

TG - Progressive Farmers 

No Of Programme - 10-12 (All programmes are organized on a same day ) 

Location � Districts of Pune, Nagar,Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur, Nasik , Aurangabad, Nanded, Nagpur, Amravati, Yewatmal

Expected Audience - 100- 200 farmers.

Duration of each seminar - 2-3 hours. 
For Advertising details, please contact: Pramod Rajebhosale (+919881099226)

Sakal’s Special Festival Supplements

Festival season is approaching fast. To maximize the benefits of this season for its advertisers, Sakal is coming up with special glazed supplements. Sakal & Sakaltimes both will be having various supplements on this season which starts from Ganpati and ends with Diwali.

 

For Advertising details, please contact: for Sakal Hemant (+919657728968) & for Sakaltimes Mayoor (+91 8805009369)

Brand & Image – A Special Feature On 24th July 2011

Sakal’s special feature on B & I has been designed with a view to elevate and showcase one's Brand across the readers of Pune. The journey from start till date, various initiatives undertaken, product lines, notable achievements, milestones touched, forts conquered and future expansion plans to be briefed in a snapshot. B&I is for people who are proud of starting their brand and bringing it forward.

Career Path – A Supplement with Sakal Guides Students on Career Options

The Pune edition of Sakal carried a special tabloid on trends and updates in educational sector on 28^th July 2011.

This was an excellent opportunity for the institutes of Pune to reach out to the prospective students.

Health Care – A Special Feature On 25th July 2011

Sakal’s special feature on Health Care. This was an ideal platform for advertisers who have come out with some new concepts or initiative in the field of medicare.

Advertisers Cash In On UDYOG TODAY – Water Purification Special – 15th July 2011

Sakal’s special feature on Water purification covered issues on awareness of pure water and details content on water pollution. This was an ideal platform for advertisers who are dealing in water purifying products.

Sakal Pune Monsoon Festival – 20th June to 15th August 2011

This monsoon Sakal Media Group has arranged a shopping festival for Pune’s shoppers. This is an opportunity being created for the retailers of Pune, who can use the influencing power of Sakal Newspaper to boost their sales during monsoon.

Some of the attractive advertising packages being created for the local retailers, keeping in mind their budgets and affordability.

The festival has received outstanding responses from advertisers approx. 30 retailers already confirmed their participation.

The advertisers who have already confirmed their participation are Cottonking, Men’s Avenue, Shrimant Collection.

Sakal gets Aurangabad to wake up and fight

This 24th July, Aurangabad woke up to a Sunday morning that was different from any other average one.Powered by Sakal's new initiative called "Jago Aurangabad Abhiyan".People of Aurangabad came out on the streets protesting against problems that hit the common man daily from water shortages to traffic snarls to potholes on the roads etc.

The initiative was driven through Sakal’s editorial that has been hawkish in following the city’s various lacunae and also by print advertisements urging the citizens to come out and raise their voices.

Garbha Sanskar book launch in English – 24th July 2011

Sakal launched the English edition of the bestselling book Ayurvediya Garbhasanskar, which is in Marathi. The English book titled Ayurvedic Garbha Sanskar, by Dr. Shri Balaji Tambe was unveiled by Amitab Bachchan and Balasaheb Thackeray at Novotel hotel, in Mumbai. The Marathi language edition has sold more than 135,000 copies till date.

The book is popular for its Ayurvedic way of wellness before and during pregnancy and child care, until 2 years.

Madhurangan Club –BHAJAN DINDI Contest – 20th July 2011

Madhurangan Club is an initiative from Sakal Media Group. It is an exclusive club for women across Maharashtra and Goa and it has 70, 000+ paid members. The membership is growing every year!

The club organized a competition between various groups of Bhajan and Dindi Singers. The purpose of this event was to provide a platform to the Maharashtra’s traditional and folk bhajan singers. Dindi is an individual who walks with Wari.

This event generated very good response and was witnessed by 500 members.

Sakal Arranges Special Screening Of The Movie “Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part II” In Pune

Sakal in association with Warner Brothers arranged a special screening for the Pune readers of Sakal and SakalTimes on 17^th July 2011. This exclusive screening was watched by 120 lucky readers of both the dailies who were chosen through a SMS based contest. Also after the movie they went back home with the merchandise of Harry Potter.

“2nd Inning-A Seminar for professional who have taken break in Career”, By Sakal Times

Sakaltimes organized a seminar "2nd Inning" on 16th July. The purpose of this event was to disseminate information about professional opportunities available to those who are seeking re-employment in their careers. This event was held at Hotel Taj Blue Diamond, Pune. There were eminent speakers like Mr.Vivek Kawaley - Head HR TCS, Manju Hundekar - Principal -School of Fashion Technology, Prof.S.N.Kanitkar - Director - Jagannath Rathi Vocational Guidance Training Institute and Vibhawari Deshpande - a noted Film Actress and a writer, who shared their thoughts with the audience. Around 115 women attended the event that was in the age group of 30 to 50 yrs of age.

 

Sakal Arranges Screening Of The Movie Singham For its Readers In Pune

Sakal in association with Cinemax Pune arranged a screening for the Pune readers of Sakal and SakalTimes on 15^th July 2011. This screening was watched by 150 lucky readers of both the dailies who were chosen through a SMS based contest.

Star Majha Sanman Award – 8th July 2011

Sakal in association with Star Majha organized “Majha Sanman Puraskar” at at Hyatt Regency, Mumbai. The show felicitated Maharashtrians for their contribution to the state.

Sakal was media partner for this event. The guest profile witnesses the topmost personalities of Maharashtra.

Advertisers Cash In On Sakal’s World Environment Day Special – 5th June 2011

Sakal’s special feature on World Environment Day covered issues on Global Warming. This was an ideal platform for advertisers who are dealing in Energy Saving products.

Career Path – A Supplement with Sakal Guides Students On Career Options

The Pune edition of Sakal carried a special tabloid on trends and updates in educational sector on 16^th June 2011. This came immediately after the CET results.   

This was an excellent opportunity for the institutes of Pune to reach out to the prospective students.

Sakal Arranges Special Screening Of The Movie Green Lantern For its Readers In Pune

Sakal in association with Warner Brothers arranged a preview for the Pune readers of Sakal and Sakal Times on 16^th June 2011. This exclusive preview was watched by 120 lucky readers of both the dailies who were chosen through a SMS based contest. Also after the movie they went back home with the merchandise of Green Lantern.

Sakal Pune’s Realty Supplement ‘Premium Realtors’ Completes 1 Year On 17th June 2011

On the eve of 1^st anniversary Premium Realtors carried a 4 page glazed supplement in Pune. This was circulated with Sakal and Sakal Times in Pune and sold more than 600, 000 copies on that day.

Please put content of the supplement on anniversary issue.

Pune’s leading builders found an excellent opportunity to reach out their prospective buyers through this supplement.

Targeting Your Prospect Through Religion - Palki

Every year millions of devotees from rural Maharashtra visit Pandarpur(a district in Western Maharashtra) to seek the blessings from their God Pandurang before the harvest season. The distance between Alandi and Pandarpur(approx. 200 KM) covered in 15 days by walking. This is a traditional festival which savvy advertisers have started using it as a platform for brand promotion.    

Saam TV, a Marathi GEC channel from Sakal Media Group is telecasting this huge religious occasion between 20^th June and 11^th July 2011. Already some advertisers like Choudhary Yatra Company, Mahadhan Benself, Autobat batteries etc. grabbed this opportunity to showcase their brands.

Sakal Pune Monsoon Festival – 20th June to 15th August 2011

This monsoon Sakal Media Group is arranging a shopping festival for Pune’s shoppers. This is an opportunity being created for the retailers of Pune, who can use the influencing power of Sakal Newspaper to boost their sales during monsoon.

Some of the attractive advertising packages being created for the local retailers, keeping in mind their budgets and affordability.

The festival has received outstanding responses from advertisers! Approx. 30 retailers already confirmed their participation and few more are in the pipeline.

The advertisers who have already confirmed their participation are Jaihind, Dulhan, Chandu Kaka Saraf etc.

AGROWON - Charchastra (A Seminar On Better & Efficient Ways Of Farming)

Agrowon is organizing a series of seminars in July 2011 for the progressive farmers of Maharashtra on better farming and use of modern technology in agricultural sector. The opinion leaders, scientists, professors will share their knowledge and expertise with the farmers.

The advertisers can use this opportunity to unlock the huge potential of rural sector by availing of various advertising opportunities.

TG - Progressive Farmers 

No Of Programme - 10-12 (All programmes are organized on a same day ) 

Location – Districts of Pune, Nagar,Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur, Nasik , Aurangabad, Nanded, Nagpur, Amravati, Yewatmal

Expected Audience - 100- 200 farmers.

Duration of each seminar - 2-3 hours. 

          For Advertising details, please contact: Sanjay Dekhane (+919822563221)

EDUCON

It is an Annual Conference of Indian Vice Chancellors between 13th to 17th September 2011. This Year's venue will be Dubai.

The advertisers who want to connect with these Vice Chancellors in a captive environment must avail of this opportunity.

DAte: 13th to 17th September 2011
Venue: Dubai

For advertising pls contact :-Gaurav Panse (+91 88888 49511).

Agrowon- Sarpanch Mahaparishad

Agrowon, the Asia’s first and India’s only agriculture based daily published from SMG had its annual conference with over 1000 young Sarpanch  of Maharashtra in Aurangabad on 10^th April, 2011. The Agrowon as a daily reaches to affluent and progressive farmers and decision makers from Agricultural sector of Maharashtra. So Agrowon created a platform through Sarpanch Mahaparishad for these 1000 Sarpanchs to discuss about the developmental areas for rural sector, use of advanced technology in agricultural sector. The event was inaugurated by Hon. Agriculture Minister Mr. Sharad Pawar and it was covered by various TV news channels.

The grand event was sponsored by Mahyco and also supported by Tata Sky and other advertisers.

Property Mahayatra 2011

Given the boom in real estate sector, SMG has created a special platform called Property Mahayatra. The event is actually the meeting ground for the property buyers, sellers and home loan companies. It covers five different cities of Maharashtra and Goa, and in each venue for three days.

This was the third successful year of the event and State Bank Of India was the main sponsor for this year.

Lavanya Sandhya

Maharashtra as a state is known for its rich tradition and cultural heritage. The folk art is an effective way to connect with the local consumers of Maharashtra. SMG created a platform through its Madhurangan club for the brands to engage huge base of local consumer through various cultural programs. The event was called Lavanya Sandhya and held at Pune city and outskirts on 2^nd and 3^rd April, 2011.

   

Madhurangan Club is again an initiative from SMG. It is an exclusive club for women across Maharashtra and Goa and it has 70, 000+ paid members. The membership is growing every year!

The event was sponsored by Siddhivinayak Builders from Pune. The event had a footfall of 15000 over two days across two venues.

Aisehe 20-30

A stage show for Madhurangan club members on 24^th and 25^th May in Pune and outskirts. The show was about generation gap, social and emotional development of youth from the age group of 20 to 30 and difficulties faced by them. 


Madhurangan Club is again an initiative from SMG. It is an exclusive club for women across Maharashtra and Goa and it has 70, 000+ paid members. The membership is growing every year!

The title sponsor for the show was Pune’s PN Gadgil and associate sponsor was Guardian Holidays. The event was attended by 5000 women.

Showcase - A four page special supplement

A four page supplement on 26^th May, 2011 to cater additional market requirement. Major advertisers were from real estate, Jewellery, education and health category.

Few of them are Goel Ganga Developments, Pristine Properties, Naiknavare Developers, Alard Group of Institutes, Sancheti Hospital, Chandukaka Saraf & Sons Pvt.Ltd.

Akshay Tritya

It is one of the three very auspicious days of the year (Dasharra & Padwa being the other two) for buying gold, property and also starting of mango season,and is celebrated on 6^th May.

Sakal came up with 12 page color glaze supplement (with regular issue of 24 pages) on this day in Pune and also ROM with almost all the category were part of this. To name few of the, were CROMA, Dajikaka Gadgil Developers Pvt.Ltd. & Goyal Properties etc.

Gudi Padwa

The Maharashtrian new year is an auspicious day for buying high value items and also witness boom in shopping. It was a 12 page glaze supplement and a four page glaze on real estate called Premium Realtors in Pune.

Sakal all editions came up with a special supplement targeted towards the shopalcoholics which became an aid for them for buying items like jewellery, fashion accessories, garments. The supplement provided an excellent opportunity to advertisers and needless to say that it was a runaway success!

In this supplement we had Sairung Developers & Promoters Pvt.Ltd, Waman Hari Pethe Sons & Parmar Group.

Lagnagaath - A Wedding Special on 22nd April, 2011

Marriage season gave an opportunity to Sakal to come up with a special page in its main edition for the advertisers to capitalize on it. The page was a shoppers’ guide to the readers of Sakal who are in the marriage market.

Needless to say that the response from advertisers were overwhelming!

AGROWON - Charchastra (A Seminar On Better & Efficient Ways Of Farming)

Agrowon is organizing a series of seminars in July 2011 for the progressive farmers of Maharashtra on better farming and use of modern technology in agricultural sector. The opinion leaders, scientists, professors will share their knowledge and expertise with the farmers.

The advertisers can use this opportunity to unlock the huge potential of rural sector by availing of various advertising opportunities.

TG - Progressive Farmers  

No Of Programme - 10-12 (All programmes are organized on a same day ) 

Location – Districts of Pune, Nagar, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Solapur, Nasik , Aurangabad, Nanded, Nagpur, Amravati, Yeovatmal

Expected Audience - 100- 200 farmers.

Duration of each seminar - 2-3 hours. 

For Advertising details, please contact: Sanjay Dekhane(+919822563221)

Sakal Pune Monsoon Festival - 20th June to 15th August

This monsoon SMG is arranging a shopping festival for Pune’s shoppers. This is an opportunity being created for the retailers of Pune, who can use the influencing power of Sakal Newspaper to boost their sales during monsoon.

Some of the attractive advertising packages being created for the local retailers, keeping in mind their budgets and affordability.

Anybody in the retail sector from Pune city must grab this opportunity as there will be some attractive gifts to be given away to the shoppers on daily basis to the shopper and there will a bumper prize too!

The event is planned from 18th June to 31^st July 2011.

For Advertising details, please contact: Mahesh Gudate(+919881098306)

Jobz Avenue – A Special Supplement On Every Friday With Sakal Pune Edition

Targeted at walk-in advertisers who are interested in advertising on Fridays to schedule the walk in interviews over weekends.

This opportunity is available to all the advertisers of recruitment category.

For Advertising details, please contact: Bharati Beri (+919011087889)