OUR STORY
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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.
Thiyangie De Mel
Chief Marketing OfficerThiyangie brings years of experience in Customer Service, Marketing, Customer Experience and Sales to the Company. She has worked in Bluechip organizations and gained immense experience in formulating business strategy, process re-engineering, people management, system implementations, and product development. Her main focus is on achieving productivity and time management that results in work-life balance.
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.
Ruklan Silva
Head Of OperationAn outgoing personality over 32 years of experience in sales and marketing has worked for Blue Chip organizations.
Sanjaya Weerawardana
Head of FinanceMore than 20 years of experience in the field of Accountancy and Financial Management. Target oriented and self-driven team player who is able to manage challenging environments.
Saman Premawansha
Head of ProductionSince 2012, Saman has been bringing ideas to life with a keen eye for detail and creativity, delivering visually compelling and engaging content across various media platforms.
Testimonials
MR. RIMAZ RIZWIE
Senior Business Manager - Consumer Healthcare HEMAS Pharmaceuticals
We've been working with Emerging Media over the past 2 years and we've been on their screens for almost 3 months. We are glad to see good traction for the brand. The feedback we've received from within the company and our consumers has been very positive. Emerging Media as a company has been very engaging and they work very closely with us. They also share viewership reports and proof videos frequently, making them a responsible and outstanding brand ideal for any business keen on digital outdoor LED screen advertising.
MR. VISHAKA PERERA
Creative and Communications - Manager Prime Lands (Pvt) Ltd
Emerging Media has been instrumental in enhancing our brand visibility through its outstanding LED screen wall solutions. Their commitment to serving clients has been outstanding, guaranteeing smooth communication and consistently exceeding our expectations. We're thrilled with the results and grateful for their partnership in driving our brand forward.
MR. RAVINDU THILAKAWARDHANA
Director Thilakawardhana Textiles (PVT) Ltd
We decided to work with Emerging Media to promote our newest online segment. The past 6 months has shown a progressive improvement for our online brand! Their outdoor LED screen advertising has boosted our online brand exposure but has also elevated our brand image among our target audience. Partnering with Emerging Media has been a pleasure, and we've seen tangible results in our brand visibility. We highly recommend them as a responsible and effective outdoor advertising partner for any business looking to make a lasting impression.
MR. SALMAN FAIZ
Managing Director, Inspire Business School
We definitely recommend the outdoor LED advertising services of Emerging Media to prospective businesses that want to up their game with an interactive outdoor advertising campaign. Working with Emerging Media has been a game-changer for our brand visibility!
MR. M.Z.M. SAFRAS
Director ERAS GRAND (PVT) LTD
We, ERAS GRAND, highly appreciate and thank Emerging Media for the support and speed job done by them. Working with Emerging Media was easy and felt like it's our own media unit because they customized our commercials as per our requirements. Filled with happiness, we recommend Emerging Media as the ideal and responsible Outdoor and Indoor LED screen advertising partner to any brand.