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  • Battle to be world’s #1 news site hots up as BBC numbers soar

    Battle to be world’s #1 news site hots up as BBC numbers soar

    MUMBAI: New research from ComScore* has revealed that the BBC’s global audience has grown by 30% since 2012 to 73.4m unique browsers – just 200,000 (0.27%) short of CNN’s 73.6m.

    The competition to claim the top spot in online news intensified in July as the BBC outpaced the market to overtake all other international rivals. 

    The BBC puts its sustained growth down to a programme of product investment, enhanced feature content on bbc.com, the increasing popularity of the BBC’s suite of language sites and its continued commitment to first-hand reporting from an unmatched network of international correspondents. 

    In a period of unprecedented industry change the BBC has retained its position as the most trusted international news broadcaster and continues to take market share.  Studies** have shown the BBC to be the leader in global breaking news with stories from a wider geographical spread of places and journalists in more countries than any other international news provider.  

    Separate research also showed that the BBC is by far the most shared news brand on Twitter, with the latest figures*** revealing that its stories were shared a record-breaking 3.5 million times in July – over a million more than its nearest competitor.

    Peter Horrocks, Director of the World Service Group, said, “In a year that has seen wave after wave of fast-moving and constantly evolving breaking news stories from all corners of the world we are delighted that audiences are increasingly turning to the BBC for up-to-the-minute coverage from a trusted and impartial source.

    “As the world gets smaller and big stories affect us all, our worldwide network of journalists and uniquely global perspective are increasingly valuable. Our aim is to become the leaders in global news online. It’s a bold ambition and we do not underestimate the competition, but the game is on.”

    The BBC enjoyed particular success in North America – the home market of many of the BBC’s competitors and one of only a handful of regions in the world where it does not already take the top spot.   July saw its unique desktop users grow 6% month on month and 16% year on year, bucking the trend and moving the BBC up to 4th place.

     

  • NDTV Prime Partners with Kyoorius DesignYatra 2014

    NDTV Prime Partners with Kyoorius DesignYatra 2014

    MUMBAI: NDTV Prime is partnering with Kyoorius Design Yatra 2014, in its ninth edition. The event in Goa expects to see 1350+ marketers, design experts from India and abroad to discuss leading discuss trends, debate ideas, and share knowledge is scheduled on September 11th, 12th and 13th September 2014.

     

    Rajesh Kejriwal, Founder CEO, Kyoorius said, “We are thrilled to have NDTV Prime on board as one of our official media partners – NDTV Prime and All About Ads have been promoting and giving visibility plus credibility to the creative industry and we are very happy to partner with them.”

     

    With an impressive speaker line up, the first day of the event, will feature DigiYatra, focusing on the digital medium. Speakers include, Tadd Rovak from Farenheit 212; Fernanda ‘Fefa’ Romano, Naked Brasil; Tim Malbon, Made By Many; Elizabeth McGuane, Gaston Legorburu, SapientNitro; and Dhairya Dand, MIT Media Lab

     

    The second and third day will focus on design essentials and boasts of speakers like, Ajaz Ahmed, AKQA; David Berman, David Berman Communications; Simon Manchipp and David Law of SomeOne; David Sherwin of Frog Design; Ivan Chermayeff, Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv; Jonathan Ford of Pearlfisher; Nathan Prince and Liam Paton of Silent Studios, among others.

     

    Catch all the latest trends in design and innovation in creativity on a half hour special exclusively on NDTV PRIME on 20th September on All About Ads
    Prime at 11:30 am.

  • Mission Kerala Summit 2014

    Mission Kerala Summit 2014

    Media has an impeccable role in creating a growth oriented society. TV New, is off to such a mission. Launched on 14th July 2014, kerala’s 24 hours current affairs channel plans to help and reshape the business and creative landscape of industries across the state. The channel ponders over moving forward for such a mission.

     

    The vision is to generate better scope for development, through rectifying current defects  and by prioritizing infrastructural development, education, IT, agriculture and small scale industries . With in-depth research and enormous preparation, TV New is launching its first initiative – MISSION KERALA SUMMIT 2014 at LE MERIDIEN HOTEL, Kochi,  on 2nd September  2014.The Theme of the summit is SPREADING INSPIRATION / HOW DO WE INSPIRE ?

     

    The summit consist of an esteemed panel of ignited minds from industry, enterprise and politics to   share their vision on development. Our effort is to find out ways and means for   motivating ourselves for a better tomorrow based on authentic working models of planning.

     

    The channel wishes to spread the spark of this idea to all regions and sectors of kerala. TV New is commited to conduct such mission in the coming years to ensure the role of media in Socio-Economic  upliftment. We plan to coordinate different sectors of the society for harmonious development. For the successful completion of our vision, we seek continuous  and comprehensive  feedback from the people.  Expecting  your cooperation    in this endeavour.

  • Edelman strengthens strategic leadership positions in Mumbai and Delhi

    Edelman strengthens strategic leadership positions in Mumbai and Delhi

    MUMBAI: Edelman today announced two additions to its leadership team in India. Further boosting the firm as it forges ahead on a high growth trajectory, Edelman welcomes back veteran Bhavna Jagtiani, as Director – West. Bonny Lawrie joins from Edelman Middle East, in the newly created role, Deputy General Manager of the Delhi NCR office.

    An experienced brand marketer, Bhavna returns to Edelman India after two years in the Edelman Hong Kong office, where she co-led the consumer practice. Bhavna will now be responsible for managing and growing the Edelman business in West India, including the offices in Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad.  She will be based out of Mumbai and will report to Rakesh Thukral, Chief Operating Officer, Edelman India.

    Bonny will lead some of Edelman India’s largest clients, most notably Microsoft and Shell. She brings with her more than 11 years of experience in communications and marketing across Australia, the United Kingdom, Europe and most recently, the Middle East.  She will be based out of New Delhi and will report to Varghese Cherian, General Manager North & East, Edelman India and Technology Lead – SAMEA.

    Rakesh Thukral, Chief Operating Officer, Edelman India, says, “These strategic additions to our team will further strengthen our leadership in India and help drive business growth. With their multi-market experience, Bhavna and Bonny are well-positioned to ensure success in our client work, learning for our teams and growth for Edelman. Bhavna’s return to Edelman India will provide further impetus to our West operations; and Bonny’s experience will contribute to further expansion of our fastest growing office in India.”

    Bhavna’s career at Edelman has spanned a period of over ten years, working for the world’s biggest and most admired brands. During her earlier stint in India, she co-led the Edelman Consumer Practice in the country, driving corporate and brand communications programmes for a wide range of clients. Bhavna graduated from the University of Mumbai with a degree in commerce. She also has a post graduate diploma from the Xavier’s Institute of Communications, Mumbai.

    Bonny has managed a number of high profile clients across the Middle East and North Africa. For the past year, she has led Edelman’s operations in Qatar.  Bonny is also a member of Edelman’s South Asia, Middle East and Africa leadership team. She has a Bachelor of Arts (Media & Communication) degree from Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia.

  • CNN-IBN & IBN’s offerings to review 100 Days of Modi

    CNN-IBN & IBN’s offerings to review 100 Days of Modi

    MUMBAI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Government completes 100 days in office on 3rd September 2014, CNN-IBN & IBN7 line up an extensive array of special programming, ‘100 Days – Report Card’ and ‘Saikada Paar Modi Sarkar’ respectively. The channels are airing a slew of special shows analyzing the performance of the Government & PM Modi’s leadership in all its hues. Through these studio based discussions, interviews and shows the channels are highlighting the various facets of the new Government from the perspective of a common man, Ministers and MPs.

    This gamut of special programming will culminate in special shows based on a nationwide 16 city poll, conducted by Today’s Chanakya which will analyze and assess the performance of PM Modi and his Government. With an expert panel comprising of top analysts such as N. Ram, Swapan Dasgupta, Vinod Mehta & Shankkar Aiyar on CNN-IBN and G Parthasarthy, Nilanjan M and Prof. Pushpesh Pant on IBN7, the channels will discuss if the Government has delivered on a plethora of issues like corruption, inflation, economy, communal harmony & foreign policy.

    Don’t miss the special shows on the findings of this survey on September 2 & 3 at 8pm on CNN-IBN and at 9pm on IBN7.

  • Britain’s Got Talent Season 8 to premiere on Vh1 on September 1, 2014

    Britain’s Got Talent Season 8 to premiere on Vh1 on September 1, 2014

    MUMBAI: This September, Vh1 is set to exhilarate its viewers with the all-new Britain’s Got Talent Season 8.  Veteran judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams, return to scrutinize performances with their feedback and discover the best talent in Britain.

     

    The highly anticipated reality show returns with its new season that features abundant talent from across Great Britain, all competing to stand out. With a talent-hunt open to acts of all ages, Britain’s Got Talent celebrates the spirit of aspiring performers by showcasing a variety of novelty acts from across several genres. Season 8 features an array of aspiring dancers, singers, comedians, magicians and more, vying to win over hearts and reach for the coveted prize.

     

    Commenting on Vh1 airing Britain’s Got Talent Season 8, Ferzad Palia, EVP & Head – English Entertainment, Viacom18 says, “Britain’s Got Talent is one of the world’s top unscripted properties. Across television sets and other platforms. In our quest to bring to India, the world’s best entertainment across genres, we’re delighted to announce the arrival of BGT for the first time ever on Indian television. We’re confident that this and other soon to be announced initiatives now firmly propel Vh1 to clear leadership in English Entertainment in India”

     

    The new season of Britain’s Got Talent will see an additional, exciting twist with the introduction of ‘The Golden Buzzer’. For the first time ever, each judge will be given one chance to hit the Golden Buzzer and directly send an act to the semifinals, overriding the other judges’ decisions. Each judge can only use this power once during the season and hence, must use it wisely.

     

    In the all-new Britain’s Got Talent promo, we get a peek at Britain gearing up to entertain the Indian audience with their talent, while judges dissect each act with their caustic reactions.

     

    So don’t forget to tune into Vh1 on 1st September 2014 9 pm for an all new season of Britain’s Got Talent for an awe-inspiring experience!

  • Anjan TV available on Airtel DTH

    Anjan TV available on Airtel DTH

    MUMBAI: Anjan TV, a Bhojpuri General Entertainment Channel takes a step forward towards expanding its reach by being available on Airtel Digital TV from 22 August 2014 on channel number 629. Anjan is a free to air channel, a venture of AAP Media Pvt Limited.

     

    The channel seamlessly offers a 360 degree entertainment spectacle, having a programming mix of movies, music, daily soaps, reality, crime, cookery, comedy, travel and lifestyle shows. Top celebrities of Bhojpuri Industry anchor its shows time to time to add versatility and glamour in its content. The creative team of the channel works day in and out to offer refreshing content to the viewers. 

     

    Channel Head, Anshuman Tripathi says, “ Anjan TV has been the most popular channel amongst the viewers since its launch. The channel has been designed as per the entertainment needs of our target audience. We want to entertain and reach maximum Bhojpuri’s across India”

     

    The channel is also available on all MSO’s of Bihar and Jharkhand.

  • AQUAMAGICA, a new water party destination is all set to open its gates soon

    AQUAMAGICA, a new water party destination is all set to open its gates soon

    MUMBAI: If you enjoy thrilling water park experiences, a great day party vibe, variety of food and awesome music…you are going to love the new youth hangout water destination – Aquamagica! The soon to be launched water park is located next to the theme park Adlabs Imagica.     

     

    The water nation invites visitors to experience thrilling water slides, a wave pool and a range of exciting eating options. Water lovers can experience exciting rides by taking a 72-feet plunge in water, dare to drop from exhilarating slides, laze around in the pool and much more. 

     

    Mr. Manmohan Shetty, Chairman, Adlabs Entertainment said, “With the launch of Aquamagica, we are one step closer to creating one of the biggest entertainment destinations in India. We want every Indian to be able to enjoy & have an international standard experience without the need to travel overseas. All environmentally conscious efforts including water conservation have been undertaken in the development of this project.”

     

    A rain water harvesting reservoir within the project premises caters to the entire requirement of the water park. The reservoir stores approximately 260 million litres of rain water per year. This reservoir supplies water to Aquamagica for its daily usage and also recharges ground water which improve water levels under ground.

     

    Ms. Pooja Shetty Deora from Adlabs Entertainment Limited said, “The youth in India have very limited entertainment options. Aquamagica aims to fill that void by offering a day party vibe at a world class water park. The brand philosophy & the product both have youth at its heart. The park will have rides and attractions like no other park in the country, with safety at the core.  To keep hygiene levels at its best, we have deployed a state- of –the -art water filtration system.”

     

    Aiming to be the must-experience destination for the youth, Aquamagica will introduce music performances over the weekend by celebrated DJ’s and artists under its banner of its #gowiththeflow weekender. Aquamagica will be a youth hangout water destination for the party goers, Bollywood and electronic dance music lovers making it the hottest destination in town.

     

    Get into your aqua wears and be ready to experience the first international standard water park in India, Adlabs Aquamagica. Strike a pose, hold your breath, face the adrenaline and chase the waves at Aquamagica. Located conveniently off the Mumbai-Pune Express Highway, Aquamagica is just a happy drive away from Mumbai and Pune. It’s 20 minutes before Lonavala while driving from Mumbai. You can also reach Aquamagica by bus from Mumbai and Pune.  There are local trains from Mumbai to Khopoli, and free shuttle services from Khopoli to the park every day at 10am. To book tickets, log on to www.aquamagica.com or call (022) 4213 0405.

  • Football God Del Piero Chooses India, Joins Delhi Dynamos

    Football God Del Piero Chooses India, Joins Delhi Dynamos

    MUMBAI: Delhi Dynamos FC, the national capital’s Football Team for the Hero Indian Super League, has signed up Italian football superstar Alessandro del Piero as its marquee player.

    The 39-year-old Italian who has won almost every tournament he has played in for club and country, needs no introduction. Some of his top achievements over 2 illustrious decades include:

    • Won 8 Serie A titles, the Champions League & Intercontinental Cup with Juventus; he played for Juventus since 1993 and was captain from 2001 until 2012.

    • Led Italy to their FIFA World Cup win in 2006, scoring in the semifinal, and then in the penalty shootout in the final

    • Golden Boot (top scorer): UEFA Champions League (1995-96, 1997-98), Serie A (2007-08)

    • 2nd player to participate in 7 major tournaments for Italy (EURO 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and World Cup 1998, 2002, 2006)

    • Won 2 European Championships as part of Italy’s U-21squad

    • Won a total of 23 trophies

    Alessandro del Piero, also nicknamed “Il Fenomeno Vero” or The Real Phenomenon, is the 10thAll-time Top Scorer in the Champions League and been featured in FIFA 100, a list of the top greatest living footballers compiled by Pele. Having played alongside some great teammates like Gianluigi Buffon & Zinedine Zidane, del Piero has always managed to stand out. Footballing legend Maradona once said, “He (del Peiro) is different to Zinedine Zidane. He likes to play, he feels it in his soul. Between him and the Frenchman, I choose him”

    The Italian great played for Sydney FC for the last two seasons and is credited for putting the A-league (theAustralian League) onto the world stage and inspiring a new generation of football players in that country. The Free-kick King won Sydney FC Player of the Year Award &Sydney FC Golden Boot in 2013 and also scored the A-League goal of the season for 2012–2013.

    After del Piero entered the A-league, there was an immediate positive impact on attendance, membership, TV ratings and corporate support for the club and the league. With Alessandro del Piero’s induction into Delhi Dynamos FC, the club representing India’s national capital is hoping for an encore and expects his presence to galvanize football fans across the country and put a nationwide spotlight on Indian domestic football.

    Commenting on his move to Delhi Dynamos, Alessandro del Piero said, “It’s really exciting to be coming to India and playing for the capital of the country. I am thoroughly looking forward to training with my teammates and work together with the coach and the club and I hope to encourage the people of Delhi to follow our games! My passion has always been to play good football and I think I can definitely identify with my team’s philosophy of playing an attacking & attractive game. It is always amazing to visit new countries but I have a feeling India is going to be a really special part of my journey. See you soon, India…Thok Denge!”

    Sameer Manchanda, Passionate Football Fan, Chairman & Managing Director of DEN Networks, said: “We are very excited with the signing of Alessandro del Piero, a true football legend and a giant of the game. His coming to India is a path breaking moment for football in the country. Alessandro has been an inspirational member in every team that he has played for and his presence in the Delhi Dynamos will drive the entire squad to strive for even greater glory. We are sure that he will fire up the imagination of millions of Indian kids and make football a religion in India”

  • NDTV Prime’s GADGET GURU is in a new avatar this week where Rajiv Makhni and Siddharth Vinayak Patankar switch places

    NDTV Prime’s GADGET GURU is in a new avatar this week where Rajiv Makhni and Siddharth Vinayak Patankar switch places

    MUMBAI: The names are the same, but the game has been changed.

     

    NDTV Prime, this week brings to you GADGET GURU in a new avatar where Rajiv Makhni and Siddharth Vinayak Patankar switch places and delve into each other’s expertise.

     

    Siddharth Vinayak Patankar is questioning whether technology drives innovation or does innovation drive technology? Rajiv Makhni is wondering if
    the soul of a car is located beneath its bonnet, or does it lurk somewhere deeper?

     

    Watch the duo review the Zest – compact sedan from Tata Motors and let the action unfold as they take up this challenge.

     

    Tune into NDTV PRIME on Saturday, August 30 at 11 AM and watch Siddharth unravel his techy side along with side Rajiv showing off his auto gyan.