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  • NBA deplores abuses against anchors, reporters

    NBA deplores abuses against anchors, reporters

    MUMBAI: The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) has expressed grave concern over the tendency among certain sections of people to resort to abuses and threats against anchors and reporters working in news channels. 

    A NBA release said that particular trend has been noticed after the electronic media recently exposed the role of Tablighi Jamaat in spreading Coronavirus, resulting in a nationwide spurt in the number of positive cases and subsequent deaths. 

    Anchors and reporters working in news channels are being specifically targeted through social media platforms like WhatsApp, TikTok and Twitter. 

    There have been videos on social media in which some religious preachers can be seen naming some TV news anchors and threatening attacks on the reporters of those channels.

    The NBA strongly deplored this pernicious trend in a section of society and appealed to the government and law enforcing agencies to take immediate preventive action against such anti-social elements. 

    The association said that the electronic media has done exemplary work in reporting Coronavirus pandemic in India during the current lockdown and the overall tenor of reporting has been fair, accurate and balanced. All sections of society have been given fair representation on TV debates on Coronavirus pandemic.

    The association has called upon religious fundamentalists to desist from issuing open threats and making insinuations against news channels. Such activities violate the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression, as enshrined in our Constitution.

    “News channels are available to all sections of society including the fundamentalists. NBA would like these leaders to come forward and clear their stand on the role of Tablighi Jamaat in spreading the Coronavirus,” said NBA release signed by president Rajat Sharma.

  • Doordarshan sourcing agencies’ pre-bid meet on 30 Aug

    Doordarshan sourcing agencies’ pre-bid meet on 30 Aug

    NEW DELHI: Doordarshan has decided to empanel agencies for crowd sourcing artistes (talent) across categories based on the requirements of programmes for Doordarshan’s network.

    For this work, DD has invited tenders to be submitted by 5 September 2017, with opening of technical bids on 8 September. A pre-bid meet will be held on 30 August. 

    Crowd sourcing of artistes (talent) for Doordarshan’s channels with their dynamic needs is a challenging task requiring time-bound delivery. Agencies are therefore expected to bid keeping in mind the nature and requirements of the network.

    The number and categories of artists (dancers, singers, anchors etc.) required for each genre and other relevant details would be stipulated by Doordarshan based on actual requirement and the same would be notified from time to time. The successful agency will be expected to fulfil the requirements and cover the following scope of work:

    Digital crowd sourcing: The agency will create a digital database to crowd source talent for each category (dancer, singer, anchor etc) as per genre. This exercise shall be done through extensive publicity to be undertaken by the agency. Details of crowd sourcing will be recorded using the custom dashboard and made available to Doordarshan.

    Audition: Following crowd sourcing, the agency will conduct auditions to find the best talent in each category and genre where there is requirement of the same. The agency will arrange for a committee/ panel of judges comprising experts from relevant fields; experts from Doordarshan to be optional (to be decided by DG: DD). Audition videos will be made available to DD through the custom dashboard.

    Shortlisting and creating a repository of talented artistes: Based on the audition, the agency will short list the best of talent in each category and genre through a fair and transparent process. This will be based on the review of the committee/ panel constituted for auditioning. The agency will be required to maintain an audit trail of such shortlisting and results; this is to be provided to DD.

    Empanelment of directors: The agency will empanel directors who will be assigned production tasks of programmes from time to time. A committee/ panel comprising experts from relevant fields will be formed for the same. Doordarshan’s representative in this committee would be optional (to be decided by DG:DD). The agency will be required to maintain an audit trail of the process of selection and empanelment to be provided to Doordarshan.

    Publicity: The agency will provide extensive publicity across media regarding crowd sourcing to ensure wide participation and attraction of the best of talent. This will be undertaken within a week of notification of requirement of talent.

    Co-ordination: Artistes (singers, dancers & actors) With regard to DD’s fee structure and schedule 8. Directors For the production of short films as per approved fee structure of Doordarshan.

    The bidder should be an Indian entity (individual/proprietorship, partnership, Company, Society, Trust etc.) incorporated/registered/recognized, as the case may be, under the respective applicable laws and should have been in existence for the last three financial years excluding the current financial year.

    In the case of companies, they must be registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013. In the case of partnerships, they should be registered under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.

    The bidder must have at least 50,000 artistes registered on their platform along with their verified contact details as on the date of submission of the bid. The talent database must include a wide spectrum of artists, including actors, singers, directors, musicians and dancers.  The bidder must have creative talent representation from at least 100 cities/towns of India as on the date of submission of the bid. vi. The bidder should have talent representation from at least 10 regional languages.

    The bidder should have demonstrated experience of sourcing talent for at least two major Indian television shows during each of the last three years preceding the date of issue of this RFP.

    Bidders shall submit tnder feeof Rs 5000 and processing fee of Rs 25,000 (both non-refundable) with Earnest Money of Rs 5,00,000 in the form of irrevocable Bank Guarantee (BG) from a nationalised/scheduled Bank.

    Also Read:

    Talent shortage in Prasar, manpower audit under way, admits Irani

    What’s exciting Gajendra Singh about his new shows on DD

    Doordarshan mulls reach extension in south & east markets with new regional offerings

  • TV18 & CNN extend partnership on CNN IBN

    TV18 & CNN extend partnership on CNN IBN

    MUMBAI: TV18 and CNN International have extended their collaboration on CNN-IBN.

     

    In this second term, the two will strive to take the partnership to next level, enabling CNN-IBN viewers to stay ahead on news from around the world and across multi-platforms.

     

    Talking about the extension, Network18 chairman Adil Zainulbhai said, “We are delighted to announce the renewal of this extremely cherished partnership between two most respected brands in journalism. In this second term, we aim to present a brand new CNN-IBN that will bring news with even greater speed, accuracy, clarity and credibility and keep the viewers tuned to global developments much ahead of others. With this renewed partnership, we will enhance the process of news gathering and delivering it to our viewers by informing and enlightening.”

     

    The renewed addendum aims to cut through the noise and clutter that is currently prevailing on the television news space. It will also provide the channel an opportunity to access live reports and discussions in real time from CNN studios around the world. CNN will also provide the technical knowhow and training to CNN-IBN anchors and editors.

  • Zee Muzic anchors to host Promax Awards

    Zee Muzic anchors to host Promax Awards

    – Roshni Chopra & Mayank Anand turn anchors for live show –

     

    New Delhi, July 7, 2006: Zee Muzic anchors Roshni Chopra and Mayank Anand, will host The Annual Promax Awards this year. Roshni hosts Cinemascope on Zee Muzic, while Mayank hosts the popular show Cine Song.

     

     

    Speaking about her excitement on anchoring the Promax awards, Roshni Chopra said, “I am very comfortable with the idea of hosting a show, as I do Cinemascope on Zee Muzic. However, a live show is a different ball game altogether. There is a lot of energy & excitement as it is happening then & there. I am looking forward to the awards.”

     

     

    About Roshni Chopra
    Roshni Chopra began her career as a PR executive for a well known PR firm, but destiny led her to the entertainment field. She was signed on as the anchor for Cinemascope, a daily show on Zee Muzic that takes the viewers through the latest films that are due for release, sprinkled with lots of anecdotes and gossip from Bollywood. Smart, perky, sexy & intelligent, Roshni thrives on meeting people and interacting with them. Today, she is one of the lead actors in ‘Kasamh Se’ on Zee TV and continues being one of the Hottest anchors on Zee Muzic.

     

     

    About Mayank Anand
    Educated in Chicago, in English Writing & Theatre performance, Mayank Anand moved to Mumbai a couple of years ago to pursue a career in acting. Cine Song on Zee Muzic was his first show as an anchor, which gives our viewers the best scenes and songs of their favorite movies in just one hour. He is also a part of the ensemble cast of Bombay Talking on Zee Cafe. He has a natural flair for interviews and to chat up celebrities. Today, he’s one of the most sought after anchors on Zee Muzic.

     

     

    About Zee Muzic
    Newer, brighter, colourful and a brand new look… That’s Zee Muzic! Zee Muzic is a 24-hour music channel from Zee Network. The target audience being SEC ABC, 15-34 yrs, Zee Muzic is on a mission to reinvent itself. The glossier & brighter Zee Muzic in its current form reaches out to Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Fiji, Hong King, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Japan, Maldives, Thailand & Middle East. A separate beam of Zee Muzic is also available in UK & US. With brand new shows and vignettes, the programming aims to carve a separate niche for itself in the arena of music channels. The USP of the channel is its Bollywood content and with some innovative programming and fresh content, the aim is to create a recall value amongst consumers. It promises to get you addicted!