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  • Spuul introduces ‘Comedy Club’

    Spuul introduces ‘Comedy Club’

    Get set to laugh out loud, as Spuul, the popular online streaming service for Indian cinema and television, has added comedy show ‘Jay Hind!’ to their existing library of popular television shows. The show can be viewed for free by fans worldwide.

     

    Jay Hind! is a popular Indian stand-up comedy show that showcases dark humour around some of the most powerful people of the society and the latest trends, news and politics. Hosted by actor and stand-up comedian, SumeetRaghavan, Jay Hind! features a stand-up routine followed by quick one-liners about current events and brief comedy sketches, impromptu street interviews, celebrity interviews and performances. One of the main attractions of the show is ‘Savita Bhabhi Ke Sexy Solutions’. Jay Hind! hasa television version called ‘ The Late Night Show’ as well as an English-language international version called ‘Better Late Than Never’ that caters to global issues. It is the world’s first full format TV show exclusively for the internet.

     

    Speaking on this development, PrakashRamchandani, Chief Content Officer, Spuul said, “Spuul has always been consistent with content innovation and believes in delivering the best.  We are delighted to add Jay Hind!as it is a unique block of content which is tailored for the internet that will create immense value to our line-up”

     

    The users can now have hassle – free entertainment at home or while travelling with offline sync for free. Spuul, ensures that the Internet connectivity is no longer a hindrance in the movie watching experience.  We are working behind the scenes to bring you the best in Indian entertainment so stay tuned for more!

  • CNN-IBN gets massive support for it Social Campaigns

    CNN-IBN gets massive support for it Social Campaigns

    MUMBAI: CNN-IBN, India’s leading English News Channel has yet again proved that it believes in delivering news which is above noise and touches the lives of people. Going with the mantra ‘Journalism of Change’, the channel has brought positivity to a lot of lives through its inclusive and impactful journalism. Recently, CNN-IBN initiated two public service campaigns, namely ‘Save Arian’ in association with change.org and ‘Go Monica’. While the former intended to help Arian, a 12-year old boy suffering from a rare genetic disorder called Hunter’s Syndrome, the latter set out to support acid attack victim Monica Singh and make her dream of pursuing higher studies abroad come true.

     
    The channel diligently showcased the stories of Arian and Monica and appealed to the country to come forward and contribute wholeheartedly to save the child’s life and to help 28 years old Monica in fulfilling her dream of pursuing  education from New York’s Parsons School of Design. The country did respond to the channel’s call and came together to contribute Rs. 30 Lakhs to save the 12 year old Arian’s life. Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil also pledged to help Monica. Donations also poured in from all across the globe to help Monica resulting in the accumulation of 44,000 dollars for her tuition fee. The Arian campaign achieved landmark success when a US based pharmaceutical company decided to provide free medicines to Arian for the rest of his life.

     

    CNN-IBN is thankful to all its viewers for their overwhelming support and making our campaigns a huge success. Indeed, the channel stays committed to taking the ‘Journalism of Change’ forward for we do not just report, we care.

  • Zee Marathi achieves 1 year of consistent leadership

    Zee Marathi achieves 1 year of consistent leadership

    MUMBAI: Zee Marathi today completes 1 year of undisputable leadership in the Marathi General Entertainment Genre.  It is consistently the No. 1 channel from Week 31 {2013} till date.

    Zee Marathi has the highest Avg Weekly GTVT across Marathi and Hindi GEC in Maharashtra market in the last 53 weeks.

    Zee Marathi is connecting with 1.92 crs (Avg Weekly Reach) audiences on a weekly basis which is the highest reach across Marathi genre.

    Zee Marathi is clocking 76657 Avg Weekly GTVTs in 15+ ABC which is higher than any Hindi or Marathi GEC in Maharashtra market.

    The channel has had an eventful year marked with many milestones:

    • Zee Marathi’s shows top the charts

     

                   o    It has gained slot leadership across slots

                   o    Honaar Sunn Mee Hya Gharchi has a 62% share of the 8:00 PM slot & Julun Yeti Reshimgaathi has a 50% share of the 8:30 PM slot with respect to other Marathi GECs.

                   o    Honaar Sunn Mee Hya Gharchi- 2 hour wedding episode clocked 4130 TVTs– the highest viewership delivered by any fiction special across all GECs since the last five years and collectively with the marathon got 10 Mn viewers.

    • Movies see a new high on Zee Marathi

                   o    Duniyadari rated 4475 TVTs the highest movie rating since the last five years in the genre.

                   o    Parents and children collectively watched a film about growing up Balak Palak garnering 2734 TVTs.

                   o    Fandry’s WTP with its campaign for social change managed to create viewership for parallel cinema with the film getting 3172 TVTs.

    • Events of unmatched scale and impact

                  o Zee Marathi Awards was the highest rated event across all GECs in FY 14

                  o    Uncha Majha Zokha Puruskaar – women’s achiever awards in its first year rated 1385 TVTs.

    • Creating premium content for premium audiences

                  o    Nakshatra the afternoon slot created to feature best of the best Marathi Plays rates higher than the Avg ratings of Prime Time of           competition in SEC AB 15+& almost at par in 15+ABC.

    Zee Marathi has relentlessly strived to maintain the legacy the channel has built, and foster the relationships we have with our audiences. We seek to grow that legacy and entertain the people of Maharashtra with constant innovation and excellence.

    Data Source:

    TAM, All Mah, CS4+, CS 15+ ABC, CS 15+ AB, Time Frame: Wk 31{13}- Wk 31{14} *TAM Data, CS AB15+, All Mah, ZM :Avg TVTs wk 19-30, Sunday, Nakshtra (Drama) 1300 , EM:Avg TVTs, 30 Min, Wk19-30’14, Mon-Sat,18:30-22:29, SP:Avg TVTs, 30 Min, Wk19-30’14, Mon-Sat,19:00-23:59.

  • E24 retains #1 position in terms of time spent in the Bollywood news genre

    E24 retains #1 position in terms of time spent in the Bollywood news genre

    MUMBAI: E24 is the No 1 channel among all Bollywood news channel in terms of time spent by viewers and the TAM data for Week 31 indicates that it topped with 19.6 minutes TSPV as compared to 14.5 minutes, recorded for Zoom. The higher numbers indicate that after switching to the channel, viewers have preferred to continuously watch the channel rather than frequently switching to other channels.

     
    The viewership of E 24 channel is rising rapidly because of Bollywood Reporter, E Special, Bollywood 20:20, U, Me & TV. The channel has recently introduced E24 News which has further broad-based entertainment news for all its viewers to include Hollywood news, TV news, fashion news & music news. E24 is updated five times a day. Sundays on E24 have three fresh weekly programmes between the peak band of 12 pm-2 pm:  Rising Stars, Sound of  Bollywood  & TV ke Peechey Kya Hai.

     

  • Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan sizzle on the grand finale of Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

    Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan sizzle on the grand finale of Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega

    MUMBAI: Yet another season of the most entertaining reality show Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega comes to an exciting end. But just as the name of the show goes, the Grand  Finale is going to leave the viewer’s truly spellbound too. To make it more engaging the gorgeous Sonam Kapoor and the dashing Fawad Khan will make an appearance on the show to promote their upcoming flick Khoobsurat.

     
    The opening of the finale episode will witness the sizzling dance performance by Sonam Kapoor on the song Bumb dole which is from her upcoming movie. The duo will not only entertain the viewers with their presence but will also launch the upcoming song of their movie ‘Engine Ki Patri’ on the grand finale episode. To add on more pagalpanti to the finale the talented actress cum host of the show Mona Singh for the first time will showcase her singing skills and hum a few songs with the talented  singer Meiyang Chang which will leave the audience asking for more.

     
    That’s not all, the five finalists of the show FAB group, Infinity, the belly dancer Madhuri Sharma, The rockstar and the amazing Bombfire group will make the evening  memorable with their dhamakedaar performance. Furthermore, making the finale episode more engaging and bringing it to an entertaining end Krushna Abhishek who is well known for his dancing skills will set the stage on fire with his spectacular performance.

     

    So don’t miss to watch the finale episode of the show Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega on Thursday Aug 7 at 9 pm only  on Sony entertainment Television.

     

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  • Celebrate Freedom on 15th August with ‘Zee Business Brandstand’

    Celebrate Freedom on 15th August with ‘Zee Business Brandstand’

    MUMBAI: As India prepares to celebrate its 67th Independence Day, Zee Business a part of Zee Media Corporation Limited, India’s largest news network announces the launch of its first ever and biggest property of the year ‘Zee Business Brandstand’ a television series that will focus on brands. This unique platform will also bring brands, and people together. The show will provide viewers with a unique insider’s view of brands as it stands.  

    What more! To mark the celebration of freedom, ‘Zee Business Brandstand’ is to kick off on 15th August, 2014 which is to invite creative participation from across genres / viewers based on the theme of Indian Independence and what according to them freedom means. It is also to salute and reward such creative ideas that revolve within while articulating them.

    Creative entries can be submitted as posters, illustrations etc via online (participants to share their creative material in jpeg format at brandstand@zeemedia.esselgroup.com) and that will be evaluated by a panel of doyens of the advertising industry.

     

    Speaking on this occasion, Zee Media CEO Samir Ahluwalia said, “Creativity knows no bounds, and it remains dormant unless challenged. At Zee Business we take this plunge by inviting, including, and involving people to take a shot at creativity that just might fire some big ideas. We hope that through Zee Business Brandstand we will have the opportunity to witness some of the brave ideas or thoughts.”

    Winner(s) of the contest will have a chance to be a part of show on the 15 August eve who will have a chance to share their thoughts that has inspired them to such a creative rendition and will also have chance to win exciting prizes.  

    So, let your creative juices flow and let your visual imagery create a lasting imprint.

    Participants can send in their entries at brandstand@zeemedia.esselgroup.com and the last date to submit entries is 12 August, 2014.

  • ET Now holds first Cisco Technology Awards

    ET Now holds first Cisco Technology Awards

    MUMBAI: India’s premier English business news channel ET Now and worldwide leader in networking Cisco collaborated to hold the first ever Cisco Technology Awards on 30 July 2014. The first edition of these awards aimed at encouraging, recognizing and rewarding those organizations that have displayed a strong technology foundation and are ready to harness a new wave of technology called the ‘Internet of Everything’. This technology works on the simple premise of connecting people, process, data and things. The Internet of Everything has the power to transform the Indian landscape and can really revolutionize the way we live and the way we work.

    The event was graced with the presence of State Bank of India Chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman and judged by key dignitaries from the world of technology such as Capgemini India CEO Aruna Jayanthi, Narsee Monjee Institute of management Studies information systems area professor and chairman Nilay Yajnik, NASSCOM former president Som Mittal and Advent International operating partner Girish Paranjpe.

    Listed below are the winners of the Cisco Technology Awards;

    Cisco India and SAARC marketing director Nand Kishore Badami said, “We are very proud to announce the winners of the Cisco Technology Awards. Each winner is a testament to the fact that India is full of innovative companies that are well positioned for the future by embracing the Internet of Everything. The Cisco Technology Awards is another example of how we are partnering with the industry to fully realize the promise of the Internet of Everything.” 

    Times Television Network branded content business head Hemant Arora said, “We are proud to have partnered with Cisco to launch the first ever platform to recognize technology and its impact on organizations. Moving towards the future, technology is set to take all of us to the next level through innovations that will transform our lives and surroundings and together we aim to highlight its importance through this partnership.”

    In addition to the awards, ET NOW and Cisco have also created a unique television show ‘Internet Of Everything: Tech Talks’. The first two episodes highlighted the importance of Internet Of Everything and how it is helping organizations such as ‘Trident Group’ the largest producer of terry towels in the world, make its process more efficient and cost effective and how ‘Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation’ uses technology to deploy a first of its kind intelligent surveillance system that improves citizen security.

    Tune in to catch the telecast of the ‘Cisco Technology Awards’ on 9 August at 7:30 pm & 10t August at 4 pm exclusively on ET Now.

  • Times Internet partners with Crain Communications to launch Ad Age India

    Times Internet partners with Crain Communications to launch Ad Age India

    MUMBAI: Times Internet (TIL), a premiere digital product company and the digital arm of India’s largest media conglomerate, The Times of India Group has inked a partnership with Advertising Age to launch Advertising Age (Ad Age) India. Ad Age is the leading source of news, intelligence and conversation for the global marketing and media community. Ad Age India will combine the authoritative status of this marquee publication with the rapidly growing and evolving Indian media and marketing ecosystem to create a vibrant platform for the industry.  In addition to a comprehensive coverage of the strategic topics, insights, news, trends and ideas across the region; Ad Age India will work with thought leaders across the industry to deliver value to its readers.  

     

    The alliance is a part of the Times Local Partners (TLP), a business unit of TIL that partners with global digital companies across publishing, product and platform to help them launch / grow in India, APAC & ME. Ad Age joins the growing TLP portfolio, which has already rolled out the Indian editions of Askmen, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, Techradar, Remodelista,  ReadWrite,  Business Insider & IGN.

     

    Talking about the partnership,Times Local Partners business head Puneet Singhvi said “We are very excited about bringing Ad Age to India. Ad Age has achieved an iconic status amongst the media and marketing community globally and we look forward creating a strong platform for the fraternity through Ad Age India. We are confident that Ad Age India will soon become a marketing communication brand to trust and the one that the industry follows. We also plan to roll out the regional versions of the highly revered Ad Age Lists soon. ”

     

    “India has emerged as one of the world’ fastest-growing ad markets with a vibrant and innovative community of advertising, media, and marketing leaders,” said Allison Arden, Vice President and Publisher of Ad Age. “Ad Age is thrilled to join with Times Internet in bringing our distinctive global news, intelligence, and insight to Indian readers.” 

     

    TLP will be putting together a strong editorial and insights team to publish local industry news, trends & analysis alongside the global coverage of strategic topics for marketers and media. TLP will also leverage the media reach that the Times Group has across platforms to grow Ad Age India strongly. 

  • Mary Kom’s latest song ‘Sukoon Mila’ available exclusively on Hungama.com

    Mary Kom’s latest song ‘Sukoon Mila’ available exclusively on Hungama.com

    MUMBAI: The most awaited biopic on the Olympic Medalist ‘Mary Kom’ released its second song today. ‘Sukoon Mila’ the latest track from the Priyanka Chopra starrer has been launched exclusively on Hungama.com and on Hungama music app. Sung by music sensation Arijit Singh the beautiful and soulful number depicts the romance between reel-life Mary Kom and her husband.

     

    Commenting on the release, Siddhartha Roy, Chief Operating Officer (Consumer Business & Allied Services) at Hungama Digital said, “We at Hungama always look forward to offer exclusive and fresh content to our consumers. With Mary Kom being one of the most awaited movies of this year, we are sure that our consumers will be enthralled by the release of this song exclusively on Hungama.com and Hungama music app.”

     

    Mary Kom is an upcoming 2014 Indian biographical sports drama film directed by Omung Kumar and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Based on the life of the Indian boxer Mary Kom, the film stars Priyanka Chopra in the lead, along with Danny Denzongpa, Minakkshi Kalitaa, Bijou Thaangjam, Darshan Kumar, Shishir Sharma and Zachary Coffin in the movie.

     

    Link to Android app:

     

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hungama.myplay.activity&hl=en

     

    Link to iOS app:

     

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hungama-music-videos-radio/id414009038?mt=8

  • Fremantlemedia International completes major content deal with Foxtel

    Fremantlemedia International completes major content deal with Foxtel

    MUMBAI: FremantleMedia International (FMI) today announces a colossal distribution deal with Foxtel Australia. The multi-genre package deal will see Foxtel acquire over 450 hours of FMI content for its Bio, History, CI, Lifestyle and Arena channels.

    From FMI’s world-class catalogue, Foxtel have acquired a mix of factual content, including the first two seasons of the Ovation Studios production, The Art Of (26 x 30’), which explores creative art forms that fall outside the traditional definition of “art” such as tattoos, sushi and mixology. Other FMI factual titles acquired by Foxtel include the first two seasons of Morgan Spurlock’s A Day in the Life (16 x 30’), which gives a fascinating and exclusive look into 16 very different lives including that of Sir Richard Branson and will.i.am; seasons one and two of Fatal Attraction (33 x 60’) featuring real-life stories of dangerous romances; and Moguls and Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (7 x 60’) which offers a rare look at the American film industry. Foxtel also renewed its TV rights for Russia’s War: Blood Upon the Snow (10 x 60’), Egypt Unwrapped (8 x 60’), and Secrets of War (13 x 60’).

    The package to Foxtel also includes a variety of premium lifestyle titles such as the second season of the Fresh One produced Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club (4 x 60’). The series features the return of childhood friends Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty, as they embark on another culinary adventure. Other renewals of additional Jamie Oliver programming include Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals (40 x 30’) and Jamie’s Food Escapes (6 x 60’). Foxtel will also premiere the latest season of the long-running property series Escape to the Country season 21 (72 x 60’) and the UK version of Grand Designs season 12 (11 x 60’), both produced by Boundless (part of FremantleMedia UK).

    Fashion is right on trend as Foxtel adds the new entertainment competition Project Runway: Under the Gunn (13 x 60’) to its line-up. Hosted by America’s favourite mentor, Tim Gunn, the series features Project Runway alumni Mondo Guerra, Anya Ayoung-Chee and Nick Verreos, as they try to prove that they have the vision and business intelligence to manage multiple personalities and design visionaries as they mentor 15 new up-and-coming designers. Foxtel will also take the latest season of the Emmy® nominated Project Runway (13 x 60’) as it returns with an all new group of aspiring designers. Each will have to make a lasting impression on judges Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Zac Posen, and mentor Tim Gunn in order to advance to the next level.

    As part of the distribution deal, Foxtel has renewed its TV rights for the New Zealand prime-time soap drama Shortland Street (260 x 30’). The serial medical drama is set in the high-pressure environment of an inner city district hospital, and follows the day to day romances and professional dilemmas of a team of caring professionals, committed to their patients, and to each other.

    Paul Ridley, SEVP Sales & Distribution, Asia Pacific, FremantleMedia International said, “We have a long-standing, established relationship with Foxtel and are beyond pleased to be continuing our partnership with this new deal. The number of hours of content taken highlights the quality of programming that sits within the FMI catalogue.”

    Foxtel General Manager of Acquisitions, Fleur Fahey said: “This diverse range of popular series and programs are a great fit for our lifestyle, factual and general entertainment channels. Our continued strong relationship with FremantleMedia International gives us access to a fantastic line-up of quality content for our subscribers.”