MUMBAI: Times Television Network has announced elevation in responsibilities of two of its senior personnel: Avinash Kaul and Ajay Trigunayat.

While Kaul, who was CEO of Zoom, has been given additional responsibility of ET Now as well, Trigunayat has been named CEO Hollywood Channels.

Both Kaul and Trigunayat will continue to report to Times Television network MD and CEO Sunil Lulla.

Lulla said, "2011 has been a significant year of growth for Times Television Network. As the channels consolidate positions, it offers opportunities for talent to develop. Avinash Kaul and Ajay Trigunayat will both bring new ideas, energy and passion for TTN?s ambitious growth agenda. We wish them great success."

The company said that during 2011, its revenue has grown by over 50 per cent, while reach has spread to 26 countries besides India.

Kaul said, "Bollywood and Stocks are deep passions of India. I am delighted to have a blend of entertainment and information as part of my mandate. I look forward to ensuring that ET Now continues to consolidate its leadership as India?s premier stock market channel."

Trigunayat added, "Movies Now has just about completed one year of stellar performance and I am looking forward to consolidating and growing the franchise of Hollywood entertainment for Times Television Network."

Kaul has worked with Fulcrum (Group M), Discovery Communications, Star, NDTV Media and Sahara One in strategic and management roles prior to joining Zoom last year.

Trigunayat was earlier Channel Head of Movies Now. Prior to joining Times Television Network, he has been in the Middle East in an entrepreneurial capacity; the Business Head of the Zee English Channels bouquet; has built brands and strategies for Lintas, Contract and Rediffusion and was in Sales with Pepsi.

MUMBAI: Zoom has partnered with Safi to launch Safi Presents Zoom Anchor Hunt 2011.

The nationwide hunt is for a girl who has the look and oomph coupled with great personality, confidence and attitude poised to be the newest face on Zoom, the channel said. For the pan-India contest, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chandigarh and Pune would play host to the regional auditions.

Zoom CEO Avinash Kaul said, "Zoom is the true face of Bollywood bringing the latest news, gossip, entertainment shows, features and interviews to viewers across the world. The Safi Presents Zoom Anchor Hunt 2011 will help us find hidden talent from across India, confident and glamorous, who will help bring Bollywood closer to the viewers."

The winner of the anchor hunt will win an exclusive one-year contract with the channel, apart from becoming the Face of the Safi campaign for the next season.

"Zoom anchor hunt property fits very well with the brand promise. After all an anchor on TV has to look confident, speak confidence. And be confident," said Hamdard Safi GM marketing Tarundeep Singh Rana.

The channel has also roped in Radio City as the official radio partner for the show. In addition to being the exclusive radio partners, the FM brand will also extend domain expertise to the show.

"Radio City?s popular RJ Salil will dispense voice modulation lessons to the finalists of the show. It is such initiatives that reinforce our belief in forging deep-rooted and meaningful partnerships that result in greater synergies for both partners," said Radio City CEO Apurva Purohit.

The contest is open to girls who are 18-25 years of age. There are three phases to the event and contestants have to register online.