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March 21, 2014 – IIFA names Desh-Videsh Media Group, longstanding member of the South Asian community in the United States, a US Media partner for the IIFA Awards and Expo coming to Tampa, Florida in April. For over 20 years, Desh Videsh Media Group has played a strong role in engaging the South Asian community through its print magazine and community events.
Raj Shah, CEO of Desh-Videsh Media Group, is thrilled with the opportunity to be partners with the prestigious academy. “Our community is delighted that IIFA Awards will be in our own backyard this year. We look forward to the chance to engage the IIFA organization and show them just how dedicated our community is to embracing our culture here in the US.”
IIFA organizers are also hosting a three-day Expo at the Tampa Convention Center, where visitors can visit booths from a wide variety of companies such as clothing and jewelry boutiques, health and wellness organizations, and realtors. Desh-Videsh Media Group, as a US Media Partner and Gold Exhibitor, will work closely with IIFA organizers to engage visitors and work towards IIFA’s mission of bridging cultures through this endeavor.
The response by Bollywood-lovers in the US has been overwhelming and exciting. To date, over 25,000 tickets have already been sold for IIFA Awards. With a range of star-studded events, such as the main awards show, the IIFA Magic of the Movies and Technical Awards, the FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum, an IIFA Masterclass with Vidya Balan and Kevin Spacey, among others and IIFA Stomp, a celebration by the Tampa Bay community to welcome IIFA, Tampa natives and visitors to the bayside city will have plenty of options from which to choose.
The IIFA Weekend, Expo and Awards will take place April 23-26, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. To learn more about the Expo, Awards show, and weekend events, visit http://www.iifa.com/. Tickets for IIFA Awards can be purchased through Ticketmaster. To learn more about Desh-Videsh Media Group, visit http://www.deshvidesh.com/ or call (954) 784-8100.
About Desh-Videsh Media Group
An active part of the South Asian community in the United States, Desh Videsh Media Group aims to keep traditions alive and instill new generations with a sense of cultural awareness. Through Desh-Videsh, a community magazine in print for over 20 years and a 75,000 readership, MyShadi Bridal Expos, and MyShadi.com, Desh Videsh Media Group focuses its attention on the positives of the community.
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