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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • NDTV PRIME’s new show ‘CNB Bazaar Buzz’

    NDTV PRIME’s new show ‘CNB Bazaar Buzz’

    MUMBAI: For the first time on Indian Television, NDTV Prime brings you all that you need to know about the world of wheels, with its brand new show CNB Bazaar Buzz. Be it additions to the accessories of your new car or simply a makeover of your old four wheeler, this show aims to showcase all aspects of the automobile market in India.

     

    The auto gurus Siddharth Vinayak Patankar and P. S. Balakrishnan, with their expertise, will be seen giving key insights on what goes on inside and outside your vehicle and how to keep it in top shape. And that’s not all, the duo will also give tips on what to buy, how to buy and how to maintain it.

     

    Starting 28th August 2014, the weekly show will cater to the consumer’s requirements when thinking of buying a new vehicle or jazzing up an old one and goes beyond new launches, product reviews and road tests.

     

    So gear up, accelerate and pull up at NDTV PRIME to know everything about the world of automobiles, every Thursday at 8:00 PM.

  • NDTV Prime official Broadcast partner for ‘The Delhi Brand Summit 2014’

    NDTV Prime official Broadcast partner for ‘The Delhi Brand Summit 2014’

    MUMBAI: NDTV Prime has partnered with The Delhi Brand Summit 2014 in its fourth edition as the official television broadcaster. Scheduled for August 22, this year’s conference will see leading marketers discuss the future of marketing.

     

    The Delhi NCR Brand Summit is the fourth edition of Paul Writer’s flagship event and will see 200+ marketers from India’s leading brands come together to discuss trends, debate ideas, and share knowledge. This year the Summit will also include a recognition programme for Delhi-NCR Hot 50 Brands.

     

    Partnering NDTV, Jessie Paul, CEO, Paul Writer said, “Marketing is at an exciting phase as we’re transitioning from the days of “mad ads” to ‘math ads”.  We’re excited to partner with NDTV Prime to broaden the conversation among the leading marketers on what’s the future of marketing.”

     

    “A conference that brings together 200 of India’s top marketers is bound to be exciting and filled with intellectual fireworks, and thanks to NDTV Prime we’re honored to extend the debate, best practices and discussion to the thousands of marketers that make India a top commerce destination”  she further added

     

    The Summit will see an amalgamation of eminent speakers from leading brands such British Airways, Intel, LinkedIn, Bata, Bharti Airtel, Dentsu Asia Pacific, OLX and Volvo Car among others.

     

    Catch all the insights from the world of marketing in a half hour special exclusively on NDTV PRIME on 30th August, on All About Ads Prime at 11:30 am.

  • 7th Advantage India Short Film Contest organized by Pocket Films, calls for entries

    7th Advantage India Short Film Contest organized by Pocket Films, calls for entries

    MUMBAI: Pocket Films has organized a short film contest, 7th Advantage India in association with River to River Florence Indian Film Festival, Italy. With a promise to be bigger and better like every year, 7th Advantage India Short Film contest is calling for entries from young budding film makers as well as professional filmmakers.

     

    Organized with an aim to uplift the filmmakers and give them the ‘center stage’ in the film industry by recognizing their talent internationally, the contest has carved its name in the industry through its initiative taken for short filmmakers.

     

    7th Advantage India organized by Pocket Films will render a lot of opportunities to filmmakers to show up their talent in filmmaking. It opens the doors for the 3 winning films to reach out to audiences and other festivals in Europe through screening at River to River and as promised 7th Advantage India is back this time to take the film makers a step closer to their dreams.

     

    The 3 winning films will be broadcast on the show ‘Prime Talkies with Pocket Films’ on NDTV Prime, getting a national audience.

     

    Further, Pocket Films is proud to present the first ever ‘India Chapter of the River To River, Florence Indian Film Festival’ in Mumbai in March 2015. All the winning films of the festival (not just Advantage India) will be screened at this event to be held at Blue Frog.

     

    The film entries will be judged by esteemed jury members like Film maker, Nagesh Kukunoor, Director of River to River, Florence Indian Film Festival, Selvaggia Velo and Specializer in casting, film programming and Academic research, and Editor of Film India Worldwide ‘Uma Da Cunha.

     

    According to Saameer Mody, Managing Director, Pocket films, “7th Advantage India is an initiative by Pocket films which is aimed to showcase the talent to respected professionals and veteran film directors from the industry. We aim to be at the forefront of these exciting, challenging and transformative times by giving alternate content and its creators the exposure and acclaim they deserve.”

     

    By organizing such contests, especially in association with respected International Film Festivals, Pocket Films provides a fantastic platform for filmmakers to show case their talent not only domestically but worldwide.

     

    River to River is the only festival in Italy that is totally devoted to films from and about India. This year will be its 14th edition, starting from 6 to 12 December in Florence and 13-14 December in Rome, under the direction of Selvaggia Velo and the Patronage of the Embassy of India.

  • NDTV reports standalone profit, lower consolidated loss in Q1-2015

    NDTV reports standalone profit, lower consolidated loss in Q1-2015

    BENGALURU: New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) reported a standalone PAT of Rs 2.6 crore in Q1-2015 as compared to a loss of Rs 19 crore in the corresponding year ago quarter. On a consolidated basis, the company reported almost one tenth (1/9.5 times) the loss in Q1-2015 at Rs 3.02 crore as compared to the loss of Rs 31.39 crore in Q4-2014 and about one-sixth (1/5.7) the loss of Rs 18.88 crore in Q1-2014.

    Note: 100,00,000 = 1 crore = 100 lakh = 10 million

    NDTV’s consolidated Total revenue (TOI) for Q1-2015 was 42.6 per cent more at Rs 146.04 crore as compared to the Rs 106.19 crore in Q4-2014 and was 17.7 per cent more than the Rs 124.09 crore in the immediate trailing quarter.

    The company says that General News continues to be profitable and recorded an EBITDA of Rs 26 crore; an increase  Rs 20 crore compared to the same period last year.

    NDTV Profit / Prime: Net Loss of Rs 11 crore remained same as last year despite the re-launch costs incurred during the quarter on the back of impressive revenue growth of 81 per cent in the current quarter.

    NDTV Group PAT performance improved by Rs 23 crore, from a loss of Rs 24 crore in Q1-2014 to Rs 1 crore loss in current quarter.

    Consolidated revenues increased by 40 per cent to Rs 150 crore in Q1-2015 from Rs 107 crore in Q1-2014.

    The company says that NDTV Convergence maintained its growth momentum clocking 50 per cent growth YoY and continues to be profitable.

    Ndtv.com saw traffic with 13 billion hits in one day – on the counting day of 16 May 2014 for the Lok Sabha elections.

    NDTV Retail / E-commerce venture IndianRoots has achieved an ‘Average Order Value’ of Rs 9,000. IndianRoots has carefully positioned itself as a platform for high end fashion. While the United States remains its largest market, IndianRoots has also made strong inroads into India. India accounts for 30 per cent of the total traffic and is the second largest market. Revenue growth is at 52 per cent QoQ and in line with early stage e-commerce businesses. It has incurred a loss of Rs 4.5 crore in this quarter.

     

  • Pocket Films to showcase short films on NDTV Prime

    Pocket Films to showcase short films on NDTV Prime

    MUMBAI: Pocket Films in association with NDTV Prime is all set to launch a new show ‘Prime talkies with Pocket Films’ to showcase short films, documentaries and other alternate content by young and aspiring film makers and students.

    Starting 31st July, the show will be aired every Thursday from 9.00 pm to 10.00 pm. Every episode will telecast 3- 4 films that are critically acclaimed spread across various themes like love, passion, patriotism, etc.

     

    Pocket Films is India’s leading aggregator and distributor of alternate content that helps short films, documentaries, indie films, etc., find their target audience on internet and mobile platform. Their aim is to provide a platform to upcoming and new filmmakers who are passionate about short films and documentary genres and are looking for a window to showcase their talent.

     

    All big things have small beginnings’ is the core behind every Pocket Films’ endeavor. ‘Prime talkies with Pocket Films’ is just what the budding film makers need to get noticed and inch closer to a coveted big break. This Pocket Films initiative along with NDTV Prime will prove to be an encouraging pat on the back for many novice film makers and talented students.

     

    Pocket Film’s portfolio of short films is studded with gems like Tubelight Ka Chand and The Joy of Giving By Shlok Sharma, an Anurag Kashyap Production film, Salt and Pepper by Mohinder Pratap Singh starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Padmini Kolhapure, The Break Up by Bahaish Kapoor and 2B or Not 2B by Samvida Nanda among others.

     

    According to Mr Saameer Mody, Managing Director, Pocket Films, “Pocket Films along with NDTV is pleased to launch this initiative to throw the spotlight on talented film makers on a national platform which will prove to be a starting point to become big. The viewers too will benefit as they will now be able to enjoy interesting stories offering varied perspectives along with being entertained.”

     

    Pocket Films has always been associated with promoting talented film makers via various mediums. Screening of these films on television is one big step in providing national visibility to such budding talent.

  • NDTV Prime brings five new shows

    NDTV Prime brings five new shows

    MUMBAI: NDTV Prime, the entertainment half of the dual channel NDTV Profit/Prime, will be replenishing its 9 pm slot with five new shows that will begin from 28 July. The current reality show,  Ticket To Bollywood, will be ending soon, giving way to the new ones.

     

    The Boss Dialogues will air on Mondays that will let viewers see intimate conversations with directors, writers and entertainers of Bollywood. Produced by Qyuki Digital Media, it will be hosted by Indu Mirani and will have guests like Karan Johar, Sanjay Gupta, Ayan Mukherji, Farhan Akhtar, Imtiaaz Ali, Salim Khan and others.

     

    Tuesdays will be for music lovers as The MJ Show, with former RJ Mihir Joshi who will dig into the private lives of renowned names of the Indian music industry. It will be partnered by Ping Network. Prime Documentaries will dominate the screen on Wednesdays. Prime Talkies with Pocket Films will have short films on funny and sad stories about love and passion.

     

    Bollywood will be for Fridays as film critic Mayank Shekhar and filmmaker Fahad Samar will host Friday Double Bill to help you choose a movie for your weekend outing. This will be accompanied by The Making that will take you to the behind the scenes.

     

    NDTV Prime was launched in March 2014 with an effort to reduce its loss coming in from NDTV Profit. Micromax is the channel sponsor for three years. Prime works on show bands with sponsors. Post 5 pm, NDTV Profit converts to Prime and stays for the whole days of the weekend. The channel is looking at breaking even within a year.  

  • Incubation costs, one time write-offs, event postponement widen NDTV loss in Q4-2014

    Incubation costs, one time write-offs, event postponement widen NDTV loss in Q4-2014

    BENGALURU: New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) reported a negative PAT of Rs 31.39core in Q4-2014 as compared to a loss of Rs 10.43 crore in the immediate trailing quarter Q3-2014, and a profit of Rs 27.81 crore in the year ago quarter Q4-2013.

     

    For the year as a whole, the company reported a higher loss of Rs 81.18 crore in FY-2014 as compared to a profit of Rs.1.91 crores in the previous fiscal FY-2013.

    (Note: Rs 100 lakh = Rs100,00,000 = Rs 1 crore = Rs 10 million)

     

    The company says in its earnings release that the Q4 numbers for FY-2014 include one-time write-offs amounting to Rs 14 crore. University Cricket Championship, which contributed Rs 33 crore in revenue in Q4 in FY-2013 was also postponed this year.

     

    Further the company informs that this has been an investment year for NDTV with an aim to turn around loss making verticals and incubate new growth businesses. Significant incubation costs for NDTV Prime and NDTV e-tailing venture have contributed to the annual losses. These businesses are now showing robust revenue growth, and are heading for profitability, claims NDTV.

     

    Let us look at the other figures reported by NDTV for Q4-2014 and FY-2014

     

    NDTV reported a 2.62 per cent drop in Income from operations (Op Inc) in Q4-2014 to Rs 124.09 crore from Rs.127.43 crore in Q3-2014 and a drop of 33.48 per cent from Rs 185.56 crore in Q4-2013.

     

    The company reported a 12.66 per cent drop in Op Inc to Rs. 460.10 crore in FY-2014 as compared to Rs.526.81 crore in FY-2013.

     

    Two segments now contribute to NDTV’s revenues – a) Television Media and related operations  (TV) and b) Retail/E-commerce (Retail).

     

    TV revenue in FY-2014 dropped 13.70 per cent to Rs 454.63 crore from Rs.526.81 crore in FY-2013. NDYV’s TV segment’s Q4-2014 Op Inc at Rs 113.61 crore was 13.29 per cent less than the Rs 131.02 crore in the previous quarter Q3-2014 and was 39.10 per cent lower than the Rs 186.56 crore in Q4-2013.

     

    This segment reported a loss of Rs 29.56 crore in Q4-2014 as compared to a positive result of Rs 3.29 crore in Q3-2014 and a positive result of Rs 35.53 crore n Q4-2013. During FY-2014, the TV segment reported a loss of Rs 30.88 crore as compared to a profit of Rs.3.62 crore  in FY-2013.

     

    NDTV’s Retail segment reported an Op Inc of Rs 3.5 crore in Q4-2014 as compared to revenue of Rs 2.31 crore in Q3-2014. In FY-2014, it reported revenue of Rs  6.32 crore. Since the segment commenced operations in FY-2014, the company did not report any numbers for it in FY-2013.

     

    The Retail segment reported a loss of Rs 24.88 crore in FY-2014, while the segment result was NIL in Q4-2014 as compared to a loss of Rs 5.38 crore in Q3-2014.

     

    Marketing, Distribution and Promotional Expenses

     

    The company’s  Marketing, Distribution and  Promotional Expenses  show an upward trend in terms of absolute rupee value; in terms of percentage of Op Inc.,  the movement is downwards during the four quarters of FY-2014.

     

    Excerpts of what the company has to say:

     

    The Board of NDTV has mandated the management to explore means of unlocking sum of parts shareholder value, through various methods including restructuring or a private placement in NDTV Convergence and/or other subsidiaries.

     

    It is worth noting that NDTV 24×7 has been PAT positive for the last 5 years, with an average annual profit of Rs. 40 crores. The channel continues to command unrivalled viewership (50 per cent plus) in the English news genre.

     

    NDTV Convergence has registered a CAGR of 54 per cent over the last 6 years and is targeting a significant jump in revenues to touch Rs. 100 crores in the coming year.

     

    NDTV Lifestyle Holdings has a cash balance of more than Rs. 110 crores.

     

    NDTV Worldwide, the consultancy arm of the group, has been profitable for the past 4 years.

     

    And now, there are successful efforts to turn around businesses which have been loss making.NDTV India historically a loss making channel, has clocked recordbreaking revenues in FY 2014 and achieved EBITDA breakeven.

     

    NDTV Profit which had been making average annual losses of Rs. 40 crores for the last 3 years is expected to turn around after its revamp. The revenues of the dual channel with pre-sponsored bands are up 140 per cent in April 2014.

     

    www.indianroots.com – The e-tailing venture’s revenues are up by 40 per cent on a q-o-q basis. The incubation costs of Rs. 25 crores have been well spent. Talks are on for a private placement at very attractive valuations says the company.

     

  • NDTV Prime presents Stand Up Planet

    NDTV Prime presents Stand Up Planet

    MUMBAI: NDTV Prime is proud to present Stand Up Planet, a travelogue hosted by L.A.-based Indian American comic, Hasan Minhaj (Arrested Development, MTV’s Failosophy),  that takes viewers on a quest to find some of the best humour coming from across the world.

     

    Along the way, Minhaj follows the jokes and personal experiences of these international comics deep into the hard truths of some of the toughest global poverty issues of our time.

     

    With a posse of comedian friends, including Nate Bargatze, James Adomian and Michelle Buteau, Minhaj invites one comic from India and one from South Africa to take part in the biggest night of their lives – performing in an international comedy showcase and television show in Hollywood – after a stop to meet comedy legend Bill Cosby.

     

    NDTV Prime has partnered with KCETLink, the national independent public media organization (USA) to premiere STAND UP PLANET. The two part comedy documentary will be aired on NDTV Prime as part of the channel’s Comedy time band at 10:00pm on May 17 & May 24.

     

    Speaking on the association Vikram Chandra, Group CEO, NDTV said, “We at NDTV have always strived towards providing global quality content to our viewers and the association with KCETLink’s original comedy special STAND UP PLANET is yet another step towards achieving this. Comedy is gaining great popularity in India and through the platform of NDTV Prime; we will showcase the best in the genre to our viewers.”

     

    STAND UP PLANET is funded by a grant from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and produced by independent broadcaster KCETLink in association with [http://www.kontentfilms.com/] Kontent Films. The television elements were directed by David Munro, and the project’s executive producers are Wendy Hanamura, Caty Borum Chattoo, Paul S. Mason, Craig Minassian, David Munro, Xandra Castleton, Mark Decena and Teri Heyman. Munro and Castleton are the TV programís creators. The project’s transmedia executive producers and directors are Caty Borum Chattoo and Wendy Hanamura. The special is being distributed nationally in the U.S. by KCET, Link TV and Pivot TV.

     

    STAND UP PLANET’s robust website will provide viewers with behind-the-scenes content and ways to learn, share information and take action on global poverty in India and South Africa.

     

    Follow STAND UP PLANET on Twitter at @standupplanettv and on Facebook at facebook.com/StandUpPlanet.  Follow the conversations at #StandUpPlanet. To learn more, please visit www.standupplanet.org.