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  • National Geographic Channel creates a smart dent with TAM ratings

    National Geographic Channel creates a smart dent with TAM ratings

    MUMBAI: From brawn to brain, the infotainment industry in the country has come a long way. Staying true to its promise of providing its viewers content with knowledge at its core, National Geographic Channel has outshined all the other channels of this genre. With its clutter breaking content and exclusive shows, it has become the number one channel across the infotainment genre with 0.35 % share (TAM Ratings for week 35, 2014).

     

    The channel’s ‘Entertain Your Brain’ (EYB) programming has been designed keeping in line with the resurgence of Smart TV as a genre and is packed with engaging content. Its new line of shows like Brain Games, The Number Game, Do or Die and more recently Science of Stupid, combine interactive and relatable content which is not only entertaining but also informing.

     

    Debarpita Banerjee, Vice President, Marketing, NGC and Fox Traveller said, “It is very encouraging to see that our line up under the ‘entertain your brain’ pillar has been consistently performing,  primarily because they pack in great entertainment value, and also have a clear benefit for the viewer. From workings of the brain to hilarious science experiments, each show teaches its viewers something new in the most effortless and entertaining way.”

  • National Geographic Channel calls out to all dog lovers

    National Geographic Channel calls out to all dog lovers

    MUMBAI: Known as a man’s best friend, dogs are always seen as lovable animals. Have you come across instances when you or someone else is simply unable to handle their pooches? National Geographic Channel presents ‘Cesar to the Rescue’ a show that will help you learn about canine behaviour and bring balance and happiness to their relationships with them. The show is set to premiere on August 30, and will be aired every Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 pm IST.

     

    This six-episode series will be hosted by Mexican-American dog trainer Cesar Millan, known for his efforts to rehabilitate aggressive dogs. As part of the show, Cesar goes on a mission to bring order back to neighborhoods that have fallen under the terrorizing power of a ferocious yappy canine. In each episode Cesar goes to different pet owners and helps them understand their dogs better by his unique ways of training.

     

    Talking about the show, Debarpita Banerjee, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, NGC Networks and FOX International Channels India said “Though being a dog lover myself, it so happens that sometimes you are unable to understand your dog’s mood and or why they start acting in a peculiar way specially towards friends, guests and neighbors. This is where an expert is needed and with this show we aim to showcase the brilliant work.”

     

    Cesar Millan says, “I have always loved all animals and I still do, but I had a special connection with dogs almost from the beginning. I was only thirteen when I decided that I wanted to be the best dog trainer in the world. ‘Cesar to the Rescue’ is all about helping entire groups of people- families, extended families, workplaces, and communities. The show has humor, drama, and suspense, as well as some very heartwarming moments of success.”

     

    Get ready to woof-up with Cesar to the Rescue!

     

    Premiering August 30th, airs every Saturday and Sunday, at 8:30 pm on National Geographic Channel.

  • Secrets of World War I in color

    Secrets of World War I in color

    MUMBAI: National Geographic Channel brings  ‘Secrets of World War 1’ to take you back to the tough, strong and fierce era of the  first World War. Premiering on 2nd August, Saturday & Sunday at 10 pm, the show promises to take viewers to war time and witness Triple Entente and Triple Alliance, the two clans of the historic war.  This is the first time that the World War 1 footage will be seen in color and also marks the hundredth year from the start of the war.

     

    Through the 4 episodes- Fury, Hell, Rage and Deliverance, ‘Secrets of World War 1’ will showcase the effect of war on the world. The series kicks off with Fury which takes you back to 1914 where the German troops are nearing Paris. The subsequent episodes take you to different parts of Europe giving viewers a closer look and feel of war.

     

    Ms. Debarpita Banerjee, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, NGC Network and Fox International Channels, said, “On the historic occasion of 100 years since the first world war, Nat Geo is proud to present this classic documentary revealing exclusive footage in color for the first time on Indian Television”

     

    Samsung Galaxy Tab has partnered with NGC on this show. Talking about the partnership, Debarpita added, “As we gear up to air World War 1 footage in color for the first time on Indian Television, we are happy to partner with Samsung which is known for giving consumers unique experience with innovation in technology.”

     

    One of the biggest historic events;  tune in to Secrets of World War 1 starting August 2, Sat & Sun 10pm

  • IOC mulls over dedicated Olympic TV channel

    IOC mulls over dedicated Olympic TV channel

    MUMBAI: Olympic leaders met on 19 July to discuss the Olympic agenda for 2020. 16 officials along with International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach convened in Switzerland. One of points on the agenda was to have a dedicated TV channel for Olympic sports.

     

    The purpose of the channel would be to increase the presence of sports and the promotion of the Olympic values through the year. It would use the National Geographic Channel as a model for curating digital content and feature sports that don’t get the kind of coverage that they do while the games are on. The target group for the channel would be younger audiences.

     

    While the IOC would act as moderator of the channel, its national sports federations, national committees as well as sponsors and broadcasters would participate. It will be contacting relevant stakeholders in the next few months to develop the concept. The voting will take place in December.

  • National Geographic Channel presents the mega port of Mundra

    National Geographic Channel presents the mega port of Mundra

    MUMBAI: Megastructures, continuing with its legacy of showcasing the biggest of the structures from around the world, is back with a brand new episode this July. Get set to discover India’s biggest private port- in this special episode. The show captures the enormity and magnificence of the Mundra Port along and seamless work done by the employees, day in and day out. The show will air on National Geographic Channel on Saturday, 19th July at 7 PM.

     

    Mundra port caters to the large northern hinterland of the country and boasts of the largest SEZ in the country. The port is faced with unthinkable engineering challenges everyday that are overcome through state-of-the art, high speed and safe mechanized material handling and storage. The Mundra Port is a modern marvel and through this special episode viewers will witness how mega-dreams became Megastructures.

     

    NGC Networks and FOX International Channels vice president programming and content Swati Mohan said, “Over the past many years, through our global franchise of “Megastructures”, we have showcased inner workings of some of the most celebrated man-made structures across the world. India currently hosts quite a few Megastructures and the Adani Port is a great example of a functional Megastructure in the country. This one hour special documentary will bring to light the scale of operations, the challenges and the attention to detail that goes into successfully managing this port that never sleeps. Set on one of the most critical days for any international port, the film will take viewers through how the entire team carefully navigates to overcome the impossible to make all ends meet.”

     

    Commenting on the show, a spokesperson from the Adani group said, “It is a pleasure to be associated with National Geographic Channel for this special episode. We are proud of the work that our teams do on a daily basis to ensure smooth functioning of India’s biggest private port at Mundra and no other channel could have showcased it better. Megastructures is a renowned series and has featured great structures from around the world and we are happy to be part of it. We are sure the Indian viewers will be thrilled and proud to see the sheer scale of the port.”

     

    Megastructures: Mundra Port premiers on Saturday, 19 July, at 7 pm on National Geographic Channel.

  • Chrome Data: Not much gain in week 27

    Chrome Data: Not much gain in week 27

    MUMBAI: As per Chrome Data Analytics & Media which collates opportunity to see (OTS), week 27 didn’t see any gain.

     

    Hindi Movies in the Hindi speaking markets (HSM) rose marginally by 0.4 per cent. Sony Max continued its successful run with 95.9 per cent OTS.

     

    Music channels in the HSM and Infotainment channels across India gained 0.2 per cent. Sony Mix with 88.3 per cent OTS and National Geographic Channel with 86.2 per cent OTS gained in their respective genres.

     

    However, a lot of genres did see downsize. English Entertainment channels in the eight metros saw the maximum fall of 2.3 per cent. AXN with 70.1 per cent OTS reigned in the genre.

     

    English movies in eight metros and sports channels across India saw a drop of 1.9 per cent. Movies Now with 75.1 per cent OTS and Ten Sports with 76.1 per cent OTS were at top, respectively.

     

    Business News dropped 1.8 per cent in the eight metros. Zee Business with 77.5 per cent OTS was the topper of the category.

  • National Geographic finds hope in Kedarnath

    National Geographic finds hope in Kedarnath

    MUMBAI: Marking a year of the tragic event of the flash floods of Kedarnath, National Geographic Channel is set to showcase the current realities of the region in its new documentary Kedarnath: Restoring the Faith. Bringing forward the efforts of restoration and stories of the survivors, the documentary will track everything that has happened after the calamity struck the region of Uttarakhand in June last year. The documentary will premiere on Friday, June 27th, 2014 at 10 pm.

     

    The documentary is set to provide a comprehensive view on the tragedy with a brief recap on the disaster, survivor stories through extensive interviews, restoration efforts in the valley and rescue operations by the armed forces. Kedarnath: Restoring the Faith focuses on the miraculous stories of the survivors and the herculean efforts of the rescue teams. The horrors of the survivors and the triumphs of rescue missions are brought to life through first-hand accounts, survivors own cell phone videos, graphics and recreations as the viewer is  taken back to ground zero to witness the wrath of nature as it came crashing down on mankind.

     

    Swati Mohan, Vice President, Programming & Content, NGC Networks and FOX International Channels, said, “Exactly a year back, the disaster at Kedarnath shook all of us. While the tragedy brought with it much horror and grief, there were many stories of inspiration, selflessness and bravery that the world needs to hear about. It is these very stories that we have attempted to capture in this new documentary. With exclusive coverage of the disaster site one year hence, this special also talks about efforts of rebuilding the area to restore Kedarnath to the place that it used to be.”

     

    Kedarnath: Restoring the Faith premiers on Friday, June 27th, at 10 pm on National Geographic Channel.

  • Chrome Data: Sport scores a goal in week 25

    Chrome Data: Sport scores a goal in week 25

    MUMBAI: The week 25 belonged to Sports channels. In the data collated by Chrome Data Analytics & Media for opportunity to see (OTS), the genre gained 2.4 per cent.

     

    Ten Sports across the nation scored the highest with 76.2 per cent OTS.

     

    It was followed by Infortainment channels, pan nation, with a minor jump of 0.5 per cent. In the genre, National Geographic Channel topped the list with 85.7 per cent OTS.

     

    Next came, the Hindi Movie channels and Music channel in the Hindi speaking markets (HSM). Both gained 0.4 per cent.

     

    Star Gold with 95.7 per cent and MTV with 88.0 per cent OTS reined their respective genres.

     

    As for the bottom genres, Business News channels saw a drop of 2.0 per cent in the eight metros. Zee Business with 76.8 per cent OTS gained the most.

     

    English Movie channels in the eight metros fell by 1.6 per cent. Movies Now continued its supremacy in the genre with 74.8 per cent OTS.

     

    Hindi News in the HSM and Kids channels across India both saw a fall of 0.3 per cent. ABP News with 94.6 per cent and Cartoon Network with 83.7 per cent OTS topped their respective genres.

  • Nat Geo kicks off the Football Fever!

    Nat Geo kicks off the Football Fever!

    MUMBAI: Gearing up for FIFA World Cup 2014, National Geographic Channel brings the best of the sport through a slew of special shows starting Friday, June 13th. The shows will deliver the most exciting possible combination of facts and fun from the world and history of Football.

    The first series- My Beautiful Game premiers on Friday 13thJune, 2014 at 9pm IST and will air every following Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9pm. The brand new series brings together the best of the beautiful game including the top goals, most talented players, the best saves, the best stadiums and the worst own goals. Featured in the series are the most popular faces from the world of football and entertainment, from David Beckham to Robert Di Matteo to Glee star Mathew Morrison. The series will be followed by a documentary capturing Football’s best moments in the 80s and a reclusive peek into the factory of world’s most popular game- EA Sports FIFA on a special episode of Megafactories.

    Debarpita Banerjee, Vice President, Marketing and Communication, NGC Networks and FOX International Channels, said, “With the onset of Football season, this is the time to celebrate the world’s most beautiful game. At Nat Geo, we want to give that extra kick to the football fanatics in the country by bringing to them the best of football and everything that surrounds the sport. Right from the biggest players to the craziest moments in the history of Football, these special features will ensure the football freaks get enough and more of their favorite game this season.”

    Nat Geo Football Fever kicks off with My Beautiful Game premiering on Friday, June 13th, at 9 pm on National Geographic Channel.

  • Chrome Data: Only one genre gains in week 23

    Chrome Data: Only one genre gains in week 23

    MUMBAI: Only one genre saw the upward trend in the opportunity to see (OTS) data collated by Chrome Data Analytics & Media for week 23.

     

    The gainer for the week was the English News channel in the eight metros which saw a slight jump of 0.2 per cent. In the category, Times Now continued its reign with 88.5 per cent OTS.

     

    While English Entertainment channels in the eight metros fell 1.9 per cent. AXN with 72.2 per cent OTS topped the genre. Similarly, Business News channels in the eight metros too dropped by 1.5 per cent. Zee Business with 79.9 per cent OTS was the top gainer.

     

    Other genres which saw the downward trend were Infotainment channel across the nation with 1.3 per cent and Hindi News in the Hindi speaking market (HSM) with 1 per cent.

     

    National Geographic Channel with 86.4 per cent OTS and ABP News with 94.5 per cent OTS topped their respective genres.