- On this platform content creators can submit their original articles and videos in different categories which publishers can purchase.
- The platform will extend financial assistance of Rs 1 crore and also provide other technical support through 10 cohorts in a phased manner.
- Assistance has already been provided to as many as 26 local publishers of the Gujarati language.
- NewsReach has also been featured in the Forbes-30 under 30 Asia list.
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, AUG 12
Digital startup ‘NewsReach’, driven by the philosophy of becoming a job creator and not a job seeker, has become a medium of employment opportunities for thousands of people.
It does not take much time for startups or business ideas emerging from Gujarat to become a national or international platform. NewsReach, an Ahmedabad-based digital media startup that realises the concept of government of India’s Skill India and Startup India, is soaring to new heights of success. In a very short span of time, the platform has shown a new direction in employment creation. Through NewsReach, scores of skill-based content creators are getting employment. Moreover, the NewsReach marketplace has also become the go-to platform for publishers. At a time when the media sector is passing through a tough phase and publishers are faced with several challenges, publishers are being on-boarded digitally. Away from rumours, plagiarism, and content that lacks journalistic maturity, publishers from across the country are easily getting high-quality content with a single click.
NewsReach marketplace has also been highly successful in bridging the gulf between media houses and content creators. This is also the first for a digital platform in the country. On this platform content creators can submit their original articles and videos in different categories which publishers can purchase. NewsReach has successfully established a new model on a concept that others had not even thought of.
The media-tech startup is setting new benchmarks of success from its very inception. It also aims to assist and empower small and medium-sized publishers eyeing a presence in the digital media field. The platform will extend financial assistance of Rs. 1 crore and also provide other technical support through 10 cohorts in a phased manner. Assistance has already been provided to as many as 26 local publishers of the Gujarati language. NewsReach has commenced the first phase from its home ground Gujarat.
An event was hosted at ‘CIIE.CO’ in this regard. Mahesh Langa, assistant editor of The Hindu, was the chief guest, and Hiresn Shah, MD of Vertoz Advertising was the guest of honour on the occasion. Pranay Shah, MD of Khushi Advertising, and other prominent personalities from the field of media and advertising were also present.
The event was sponsored by premium Gujarati content streaming platform Oho Gujarati, Super City Lifestyle, Mahila Gruh Udyog, Vertoz Advertising, and Terra Food Co.
NewsReach is encouraging content creators and publishers to make the most of the opportunities in the field of digital media. With the support of many credible investors, the company has made a name for itself nationally. NewsReach has also been featured in the Forbes-30 under 30 Asia list. NewsReach was co-founded by Darshan Shah. His wife Sonia Kundnani is also a co-founder and has established herself as a successful entrepreneur from Gujarat.
NewsReach CEO and Co-founder Darshan Shah, said, “The thought of establishing NewsReach was inspired by the philosophy of becoming job creators, not job seekers. I always aspired for a platform which is the first of its kind, is revolutionary, and can be the medium for employment generation for many people. We are happy that NewsReach has been successful in this. We have made a good beginning, and are committed to scaling up to the national and international level.”
