OUR STORY
2009
Bus TV was inaugurated in 2009 with the idea of introducing a revolutionary concept to the field of advertising in Sri Lanka. The concept helped entertain travelers in buses whilst displaying paid advertisements.
2011
The success of Bus TV, enabled Emerging Media to introduce groundbreaking concepts such as; Salon TV, Medi TV, Shopping TV, Cooking TV, Fitness TV and Uni TV
2014
Emerging Media spread it wings further by expanding into signage solutions providing Indoor & Outdoor LED Screen advertising, Video walls and LCD displays
2016
Identifying the trends and being attuned to technological advancements, Emerging Media was a pioneer in the market proving windows and android customized Table Tops and interactive Kiosks along with digital content management software.
2018
Emerging Media grew its events arm housing necessary event equipment and tie ups with specialized suppliers. Ever since, Emerging Events has been growing with the capacity to handle all types of events from designing, planning and managing them. Emerging Events customizes solutions to suit the Customer requirement and reflect the corporate brand further.
2020
Understanding the need to communicate to a wider audience through innovative methods, Emerging Media expanded its Digital Screen network to the Railway stations, Airport, High end Malls and the World Trade Centre.
OUR DIRECTORS
Sanjeewa Rajapaksha
Founder / Managing Director of Emerging Media, Sanjeewa Rajapakshe brought up the company from its humble beginning in 2009 to become the largest display advertising network in Sri Lanka today. In 2016, he received the FLAME 2016 Western Province’s Entrepreneur Award in the Digital Advertising category from President Maithripala Sirisena. He has over 10 years of working experience in the advertising industry and holds an MBA from Cardiff Metropolitan University. He was previously employed at ART TV as the Marketing Manager.
Tyner Fernando
Co-Founder / Director at Emerging Media, Tyner Fernando has contributed massively to the success of the company, which is now at the forefront of the outdoor digital advertising industry in Sri Lanka. He has over 4 years of experience working overseas in Singapore , Hong Kong and over 10 years of working experience in sales and marketing in Sri Lanka. He has held the position of Head of PR and Marketing, in his previous job role at IWS Holdings and holds an MBA from The Queensland University of Technology.
OUR TEAM
Nishantha Hearath
CEONishantha Hearath is a qualified MBA holder with over 21 years of experience in the media industry. An accomplished and results-oriented marketing professional, he possesses a comprehensive skill set that includes leadership, strategic planning, goal setting, marketing, promotions, events, operations, recruitment, and team development.
Iddhi Abeywarna
Head of Events & Business DevelopmentBeing in the Events industry for nearly 5 plus years, Iddhi has gained exposure in the industry and a widespread network in Events. Nevertheless, A top performer in the marketing team as well. She is a workaholic in the team, supporting the overall business strategy.
Demanthi Goonewardene
Head of MarketingDemanthi is a success-driven, visionary, highly motivated and committed professional equipped with a broad background in providing top-notch leadership and services for over 8 years. Her expertise lies in various professions and business development. Demanthi is continually motivated to drive profitability, control costs, and improve processes. Fun fact: She is fluent in French and started her career as a French lecturer.
Ruwanie Weerakoon
Head of FinanceRuwanie Weerakoon is a seasoned finance professional with over 11 years of extensive experience in the finance industry, including more than 6 years dedicated to finance management. Her academic foundation is solid, holding a degree in finance from the University of Colombo, where she graduated with second-class upper honors. As a CIMA passed finalist, Ruwanie combines her strong educational background with a proven track record in financial planning, strategic management, and operational efficiency
Isuru Sampath
Head of ProductionIsuru Sampath is a talented creative professional with over 9 years of experience in the television and advertising industry. Skilled in VFX, animation, 3D design, photography, and video editing, he has also worked as an assistant producer, combining creativity and technical expertise to deliver impactful visual content.