New age-independent media has come of age in India. They have created a thriving ecosystem for themselves that allows them to create stories for a niche and loyal audience. Though has the Indian PR industry caught up with them? What is the ROI - tangible and intangible? How do you engage them? So many questions!  Aekta Kapoor- Editor and Publisher, eShe magazine joins us on the podcast today to help us decode independent media and how as PR professionals we can engage them in a more efficient manner.  The founder of the independent women’s magazine and blog based in India and Canada celebrates the extraordinary stories of women around the world. Currently ranked 23 among the top women's magazines in the world by Feedspot, eShe has touched the lives of millions of women and men worldwide since its launch in July 2017. As a journalist, Aekta's pieces regularly appear in some of India’s top media platforms, including The Economic Times, Open and Money Control, and are translated to Malayalam on Azhimukham. After a long career in fashion media, Aekta now focuses on social justice and personal development through her writing and talks. Hit play and know more about how to engage Independent media.  This episode is by a special arrangement with PRPOI - A space dedicated to upskilling for PR & Communication professionals!