ITV

Tag: Eenadu TV

  • Samsung TV Plus adds four ETV network Telugu channels

    Samsung TV Plus adds four ETV network Telugu channels

    GURUGRAM:  Samsung TV Plus has nabbed four channels from Eenadu Television, one of India’s oldest broadcasters, as the free streaming service pushes deeper into regional markets. The deal brings ETV News, ETV Josh, ETV Music and ETV Comedy to Samsung’s platform, which now boasts over 150 channels.

    The partnership marks a shrewd play for the south Indian market, where Telugu content commands fierce loyalty. ETV network has been churning out news, music and entertainment for two decades, building a devoted following across diverse demographics.

    “We aim to unlock the potential of the South Market and enhance access to the latest content from the world of Telugu entertainment,” said Samsung TV Plus southeast Asia general manager business development Kunal Mehta.

    Eenadu TV chief executive K Bapineedu called the tie-up “a significant step in our digital journey” as connected TV adoption accelerates across India. The executive emphasised ETV’s “content-first strategy” of constantly testing and refining offerings to match shifting viewer tastes.

    The move reinforces Samsung TV Plus’s strategy of democratising premium content through its ad-supported model. By combining ETV’s regional storytelling prowess with Samsung’s technological reach, the partnership could set the template for how traditional broadcasters navigate India’s rapidly evolving streaming landscape.

    For Samsung, the deal strengthens its hand against rivals like JioTV and Airtel Xstream as the battle for India’s streaming eyeballs intensifies.

  • Nishant Tannwarr steps up as general manager at TV Today

    Nishant Tannwarr steps up as general manager at TV Today

    NEW DELHI: Nishant Tannwarr has been appointed general manager at TV Today, home to leading news brands like Aaj Tak and India Today. A media industry stalwart with over two decades of experience, Tannwarr brings deep expertise across regional revenue, key account management, and broadcast sales.

    Tannwarr has been with TV Today since 2022, previously serving as north head of Aaj Tak HD, where he spearheaded monetisation efforts across the premium Hindi news offering. His elevation signals the group’s intent to double down on integrated sales strategies and agency partnerships.

    Prior to joining TV Today, Tannwarr held senior sales and leadership roles at Sony Pictures Networks, where he served as region head for SAB TV, and earlier as vice president handling national revenue mandates. His media career includes stints at Star India, Zee Telefilms, Eenadu TV and Daewoo Motors—cutting his teeth across both regional and national markets.

    Known for building scalable revenue engines and high-performing sales teams, Tannwarr is expected to steer TV Today’s commercial agenda in a volatile media landscape increasingly shaped by digital shifts and advertiser fragmentation.

  • BBC launches news in Indian languages, ties up with Eenadu and India News

    BBC launches news in Indian languages, ties up with Eenadu and India News

    MUMBAI: BBC has launched news services in four Indian languages – Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Punjabi as it expanded business in the country for which BBC director-general Anthony William “Tony” Hall has arrived. BBC Duniya, a nightly television news bulletin in Hindi, has also been relaunched; it will be telecast on India News.

    The Punjabi service will initially be online and on social media and include video coverage. BBC, in its blurb, advertised Punjabi as the eleventh most spoken language in the world, used by 100 million people — the highest in Pakistan. Among the popular Punjabis, it stated, are the former Indian prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, seven Indian army chiefs and six Air Force chiefs.

    Formally opening a BBC bureau in Delhi, BBC’s largest outside the UK, the D-G said that the audience in India had trusted the BBC for decades for bringing them independent and impartial news, and millions would get the chance to access BBC in their own languages, IBNS reported. Expanding the news bureau in Delhi and opening two television studios is a part of the UK Government’s Rs 25 billion (GBP 291 million) investment in India.

    BBC, which has now partnered India News and Eenadu TV, was already held in great regard across India, and BBC News was being offered to new audience, especially the next generation. BBC has recruited 150 smart journalists from across the country, the D-G added.

    The new services would also be available online and on social media, with BBC Prapancham, a Telugu TV bulletin which will be aired on Eenadu TV (Telangana) and Eenadu TV (Andhra Pradesh).

    Eenadu TV Network CEO K Bapineedu said, that the BBC initiative to produce international stories in the Telugu language to be aired on ETV Network will add value to their endeavour of reaching the Telugu audience with the highest reach and authenticity.

    India News operator-owner iTV Network founder-promoter Kartikeya Sharma said that BBC was famed for its unbiased and well-researched content which would be reaching its viewers in a format and language they could comprehend.

  • TDSAT vacates order staying disconnection of signals to MSO

    TDSAT vacates order staying disconnection of signals to MSO

    NEW DELHI: An order staying disconnection of signals of Eenadu TV to Hyderabad Cable Digital Services Pvt. Ltd has been vacated by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal.

    Chairman justice Aftab Alam and member B B Srivastava said the order given late last week was being vacated as Eenadu TV Counsel Prabhat Ranjan had produced ample documents that “belie the allegations made in the petition that the supply of signals was abruptly disconnected without any notices, etc.”

    The Tribunal said that Ranjan had produced documents that showed that the multi-system operator owes a substantial amount as dues of subscription fees. Ranjan also stated that the interconnect agreement between the two sides had come to an end.

    Listing the matter for 27 May, the Tribunal asked Ranjan to file Eenadu TV’s reply
    bringing all the documents on record and asked the MSO to file a rejoinder, if any, within a week thereafter.

     

  • TDSAT vacates order staying disconnection of signals to MSO

    TDSAT vacates order staying disconnection of signals to MSO

    NEW DELHI: An order staying disconnection of signals of Eenadu TV to Hyderabad Cable Digital Services Pvt. Ltd has been vacated by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal.

    Chairman justice Aftab Alam and member B B Srivastava said the order given late last week was being vacated as Eenadu TV Counsel Prabhat Ranjan had produced ample documents that “belie the allegations made in the petition that the supply of signals was abruptly disconnected without any notices, etc.”

    The Tribunal said that Ranjan had produced documents that showed that the multi-system operator owes a substantial amount as dues of subscription fees. Ranjan also stated that the interconnect agreement between the two sides had come to an end.

    Listing the matter for 27 May, the Tribunal asked Ranjan to file Eenadu TV’s reply
    bringing all the documents on record and asked the MSO to file a rejoinder, if any, within a week thereafter.

     

  • SureWaves appoints Amit Mudgil to as regional director

    SureWaves appoints Amit Mudgil to as regional director

    MUMBAI: The next generation media convergence SureWaves, has strengthened its core team by appointing Amit Mudgil as regional director – Ad Sales (North).

    With over 12 years of sales experience across the media industry, Mudgil has previously worked for brands like Discovery Network Asia Pacific, Neo Sports Broadcast Pvt Ltd., Eenadu TV and Hindustan Times. He would be responsible for driving the company’s go-to-market strategy in the Northern region, while closely working with various clients and brands in the region.

    Biman Dutta, who was earlier handling the role of regional director (North & East) would now be based in Kolkata and entirely focus on the Eastern region, while consolidating the company’s expansion in the Eastern states.

    Commenting on the announcement, SureWaves CEO Mandar Patwardhan said, “We are delighted to welcome Amit Mudgil onboard. With his rich and varied experience, he brings with him a hands-on understanding of the media industry. Biman Dutta’s exclusive focus on the Eastern market, coupled with Amit Mudgil’s portfolio of handling Northern markets will help us in business expansion, explore untapped opportunities and strengthen our leadership position.”

    Taking on his role at SureWaves, Mudgil said,“I am excited to be a part of SureWaves, and assume the responsibilities of sales in a highly dynamic and exciting region. SureWaves is a market leader in media technology and innovation and believe that with my experience in the media industry, I can contribute to the organization’s overall growth objectives.” 

  • SureWaves appoints Amit Mudgil to as regional director

    SureWaves appoints Amit Mudgil to as regional director

    MUMBAI: The next generation media convergence SureWaves, has strengthened its core team by appointing Amit Mudgil as regional director – Ad Sales (North).

    With over 12 years of sales experience across the media industry, Mudgil has previously worked for brands like Discovery Network Asia Pacific, Neo Sports Broadcast Pvt Ltd., Eenadu TV and Hindustan Times. He would be responsible for driving the company’s go-to-market strategy in the Northern region, while closely working with various clients and brands in the region.

    Biman Dutta, who was earlier handling the role of regional director (North & East) would now be based in Kolkata and entirely focus on the Eastern region, while consolidating the company’s expansion in the Eastern states.

    Commenting on the announcement, SureWaves CEO Mandar Patwardhan said, “We are delighted to welcome Amit Mudgil onboard. With his rich and varied experience, he brings with him a hands-on understanding of the media industry. Biman Dutta’s exclusive focus on the Eastern market, coupled with Amit Mudgil’s portfolio of handling Northern markets will help us in business expansion, explore untapped opportunities and strengthen our leadership position.”

    Taking on his role at SureWaves, Mudgil said,“I am excited to be a part of SureWaves, and assume the responsibilities of sales in a highly dynamic and exciting region. SureWaves is a market leader in media technology and innovation and believe that with my experience in the media industry, I can contribute to the organization’s overall growth objectives.” 

  • TDSAT asks Eenadu TV to sign agreement with Kakinada MSO

    TDSAT asks Eenadu TV to sign agreement with Kakinada MSO

    NEW DELHI: Noting that Andhra Pradesh based multi system operator (MSO) Sri Maruthi Digital Network cannot be described as a fly-by-night operator, the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Arbitration Tribunal (TDSAT) has asked Eenadu Television to send its representative to the Kakinada area from where the MSO operates to hold a joint sample survey of the petitioner’s SLR. 

     

    Sri Maruthi counsel Deenadayalayan presented to the Tribunal a copy of its application for a Digital Addressable Systems (DAS) licence.

     

    Adjourning the matter for 4 November and noting that Eenadu was prepared to sign an interconnect agreement, the Tribunal said the joint survey should be completed by 20 October.

     

    The parties may then execute the interconnect agreement on the basis of the joint survey report.

     

    The Tribunal said the application by the MSO ‘sufficiently shows that he intends to stay in the business.’