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  • JioStar taps ad sales powerhouse Anuradha Mathu Agrawal to lead the charge

    JioStar taps ad sales powerhouse Anuradha Mathu Agrawal to lead the charge

    MUMBAI: When it comes to advertising, the battle for consumer attention is fierce, and JioStar has just enlisted a powerhouse to take the lead. Anuradha Mathu Agrawal has stepped in as head of mid-market entertainment ad sales, armed with decades of experience in media sales and strategic revenue growth. With a career spanning top networks and ever-evolving markets, she is set to redefine JioStar’s ad sales game with fresh strategies and bold moves.

    Her appointment follows the exit of Dhruv Dhawan, who previously led digital growth for mid-tier and emerging clients. While Dhawan’s next move remains a mystery, his contributions to JioStar’s digital ad sales strategy were widely recognised.

    A career built on media mastery

    If the advertising industry had a hall of fame, Agrawal’s name would be etched in gold. She has consistently delivered market-leading ad sales strategies, built robust revenue streams, and established herself as an expert in regional content monetisation.

    Agrawal’s media journey kicked off in 1994 with Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times of India Group), back when print was still king and social media wasn’t hijacking everyone’s attention span. She later took her talents to India Today in 1998, proving she wasn’t just here to play—she was here to win.

    In 1999, she landed at Star India, where she spent nearly a decade making TV advertising a goldmine, selling ad slots that turned daily soaps, cricket matches, and reality TV into revenue machines. After an impressive nine-year run, she moved to Ndtv as senior vice president in 2008, and by 2010, she was fine-tuning brand deals at Turner Broadcasting System as an executive director (Cartoon Network, anyone?).

    Then came the plot twist—she co-founded Leomax International in 2012, running the show for nearly three years, striking e-commerce deals with Snapdeal, Fashion&You, and 99labels. Because why just climb the corporate ladder when you can build one yourself?

    By 2015, she was back in the corporate saddle as national revenue head at CNN-News18, before making a grand return to Star TV Network in 2016 as senior vice president—later rising to executive director at Disney Star post-merger, where she dominated regional ad sales in Telugu markets and the kids’ portfolio.

    The entertainment ad sales landscape is evolving faster than a binge-worthy series, and Agrawal is here to push JioStar to the forefront. With JioStar doubling down on innovation, her expertise will be pivotal in scaling revenue, optimising advertiser engagement, and creating a next-level media ecosystem.

    JioStar’s entertainment ad sales division just got a serious boost, and with Agrawal at the helm, the industry is watching closely. Will she revolutionise regional advertising? If history is any indication, the answer is a resounding YES.

     

  • CM Yogi Adityanath showcases Uttar Pradesh’s growth and Mahakumbh legacy

    CM Yogi Adityanath showcases Uttar Pradesh’s growth and Mahakumbh legacy

    MUMBAI: The Mahakumbh 2025 is not just a religious gathering; it is a grand celebration of unity, tradition, and progress. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, in an exclusive interview with Ndtv editor-in-chief Sanjay Pugalia during the Mahakumbh Samvaad, eloquently shared how the state has emerged as India’s growth engine, with Mahakumbh reflecting a perfect blend of cultural heritage and sustainable development.

    Speaking from Lucknow, Adityanath’s words carried a mix of pride and purpose. He declared, “Uttar Pradesh has become the growth engine for India.” From empowering the youth through seven lakh government jobs to enhancing Mahakumbh’s grandeur with modern infrastructure, the chief minister painted a picture of a state transforming its legacy into a progressive powerhouse.

    The ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, which began on 13 January and runs until 26 February, has already drawn over 12 crore devotees from across the country to the sacred ‘Triveni Sangam’. Reflecting on the lessons from Ardha Kumbh 2019, Adityanath detailed his government’s meticulous preparations, “We reviewed hygiene, river cleanliness, and infrastructure gaps and worked systematically to improve them. This year, we built 14 underpasses, expanded the civil terminal, and added 5,000 acres of parking to the 10,000-acre mela area.”

    Adityanath highlighted the event’s inclusivity, noting, “This is a Maha Parv. On January 14, nearly six crore devotees took a dip in the Sangam. There was no discrimination, and even critics of Sanatana Dharma came to witness the event.”

    The Ndtv program also hosted prominent figures like Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who shared the spiritual essence of the Mahakumbh, “Spirituality is an integral part of life. Consciousness is eternal, and with peace and patience, we can transcend stress and embrace life fully.”

    The chief minister applauded Ndtv’s comprehensive coverage, stating, “The media has worked positively to bring this message of inclusivity and spirituality to the world.” Pugalia reflected on the event’s scale, calling it, “an unprecedented spectacle of grandeur, meticulously planned and executed.”

    The Mahakumbh Samvaad demonstrated how the Mahakumbh has become a symbol of unity, tradition, and development under Adityanath’s leadership. With initiatives like clean rivers, expanded facilities, and a focus on inclusivity, the event has set new benchmarks for organising large-scale spiritual gatherings.

    The Mahakumbh 2025 not only connects people through spirituality but also redefines Uttar Pradesh’s role on the national stage. As Yogi Adityanath aptly said, “Pickleball isn’t just a sport; it’s a movement.” Wait… wrong quote. But hey, the essence is the same—it’s not just an event; it’s a legacy.

  • Piyush Gupta resigns as group CTO of TV Today network

    Piyush Gupta resigns as group CTO of TV Today network

    MUMBAI:  TV Today network has announced the resignation of Piyush Gupta from his position as group chief technology officer. Gupta submitted his resignation via letter, indicating his intent to pursue new opportunities elsewhere. The company has accepted his resignation, and he will officially relinquish his duties at the close of business on 15 April 2025. TV Today informed the Bombay stock exchange about his resignation through a regulatory filing.

    Piyush Gupta has had a distinguished career in the broadcasting industry, having served as Group CTO at TV Today since January 2015. Prior to that, he spent 15 years at Network18 Media & Investments Limited, where he played a pivotal role in launching several prominent channels, including CNBC TV18, CNN IBN, and others. His extensive experience includes overseeing technology and operational processes that significantly contributed to the growth of the network.

    Gupta began his career at Television18  India and also served as a senior engineer at NDTV, bringing a wealth of technical knowledge and leadership experience to his roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering from Delhi University.

    As TV Today Network prepares for this transition, Gupta’s contributions to the organization and the broadcasting sector will certainly be remembered. For further information, please contact TV Today Network’s corporate communications team.
     

  • Bachpan Manao: EkStep-NDTV take joyful childhoods to new heights

    Bachpan Manao: EkStep-NDTV take joyful childhoods to new heights

    MUMBAI: In a world obsessed with grades and gadgets, can we reclaim the joy of childhood? EkStep Foundation, with a little help from NDTV and more than 100 collaborators, is saying a resounding yes!

    And where better to launch this idea than the vibrant International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, where imagination soared—quite literally.

    Through its Bachpan Manao mission, the initiative aims to make learning joyful and play the backbone of early childhood education. Because let’s face it, doesn’t every child deserve more than just rote learning and worksheets?

    Set against a sky painted with kites, children aged four to eight years got their creative juices flowing in a sustainable kite-making activity. The event wasn’t just about flying kites but also about helping minds take flight. And isn’t that what play is all about—learning without even realising it?

    This isn’t just about kites and crafts. Experts like Gayatri Menon from NID and Amita Tandon from Unicef Gujarat made a strong case:

    .  Play isn’t just fun; it’s essential for holistic growth.

    .  The National Education Policy 2020 highlights play-based learning for children under 8 years.

    .  The absence of play, they warned, could leave children without crucial skills that textbooks just don’t teach.

    When was the last time we, as adults, took play seriously?

    EkStep Foundation co-founder, Shankar Maruwada believes in a bold vision, “The intent was to create a joyful narrative for the foundational years of childhood. ⁠ We committed to a collaborative, co-creative approach, and we are grateful to more than 100 organisations that are partnering with us in this journey.”

    EkStep chief of policy & partnerships, Deepika Mogilishetty explained, “Every year 25 million children are born in India and each one deserves a steady foundation. Joyful learning is a breakthrough opportunity to ensure that every child can thrive to their fullest. We are at a pivotal time in India where we can create optimal experiences for every child. This requires a whole of society approach. Bachpan Manao is an invitation to every caring adult to celebrate the first 400 weeks of every child as a period of abundant and holistic growth. To simply celebrate the unique opportunity of childhood to learn, grow through play”
    From its initial three collaborators, Bachpan Manao has now roped in over 100 organisations. And this event wasn’t limited to Ahmedabad—it extended to Mumbai and Bengaluru, engaging hundreds of families, teachers, and Anganwadi workers.

    And with NDTV on board, the mission is getting national airtime, taking the message of joyful childhoods to millions.

    Primalise co-founder Reva Jhingan Malik said it best, “We attempted to make a deeper and wider sense of the child’s complex universe; challenging societal mental models about early childhood. Our collaborative journey led us to craft a narrative deeply anchored in human and cultural insights.”

    And the creative agency behind the campaign, Siriti co-founder Vainateya Gavai added, “Working closely with Ekstep and Primalise, we arrived at the rallying cry of ‘Bachpan Manao’ to bring early childhood into focus. The juxtaposition of these two words itself became a springboard for our mission. And NDTV coming onboard elevates this celebration to the next level.”

    NDTV Network’s director & editor-in-chief, Sanjay Pugalia passionately called on everyone—parents, policymakers, even grandparents, “NDTV is excited to collaborate with EkStep in honouring the vital and transformative years of a child’s life. These formative years call for a celebration of joy and opportunity. Our initiative seeks to ignite a movement dedicated to ensuring that every child in India experiences a joyful childhood. We invite policymakers, corporate leaders, educators, parents, and grandparents to join us in this important endeavor—Bachpan Manao. Together, let’s create a brighter future for our children.”

    With so much riding on the future, shouldn’t we all take a step back and ask: Are we letting kids just be kids? Bachpan Manao reminds us that joy, creativity, and play are not optional extras—they are essentials.

  • Kuku FM partners with HubHopper; adds 21,000 new shows to its library

    Kuku FM partners with HubHopper; adds 21,000 new shows to its library

    MUMBAI: If you are an audiophile and you prefer listening to podcasts and shows rather than holidaying and partying, then come 1 January 2025, you should grab  your headset and your phone and lean back and sign into KukuFM.

    The audio hosting and distribution platform has partnered with another audio platform HubHopper and is offering its three million subscribers the latter’s 21,000 new shows across 30,000 plus hours of premium content at no extra cost (in a dedicated section featuring the new shows).

    A press release issued by Kuku FM  mentions that this integration means its library rivals even leading OTTs operating in India and is the largest audio catalogue  in the country.

    Listeners can chose from spirituality (Sadhguru, Osho and Jay Alani) to fiction to history  to business in various languages including English, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Shows from NDTV are also available on the platform.

    Kuku FM co-founder Lal Chand Bisu pointed out that Indians prefer getting unmatched value for the money they are spending.  He added: “As our revenues doubled last year, driven by subscriptions, we’re poised to continue this momentum into 2025 with this enriched offering. By adding the shows, we’re not just growing our library but building a platform that resonates with diverse audiences—from native speakers across India to Indians abroad seeking high-quality content in their languages. This collaboration elevates our reach and engagement to new heights.”
     

  • Sell-side ad firm Magnite launches Magnite Audiences in India

    Sell-side ad firm Magnite launches Magnite Audiences in India

    MUMBAI:  It’s hoping to get a large enough agency side audience in India. Independent sell-side advertising company Magnite  announced the expansion of Magnite Audiences and its debut in India and southeast Asia. The solution empowers publishers to unlock the full value of their audiences, while helping buyers connect with high value audiences at scale. Magnite Audiences sits within the Magnite Access suite, a collection of audience and addressability tools purpose-built for publishers and buyers to maximise the value of their data assets.

    Magnite Audiences’ standardised, scalable segments based on publisher first-party data enable publishers to monetise their audiences and protect their user data. These audience segments, which include interest, purchase intent, demographic, seasonal and custom categories, provide the value and scale buyers want to achieve their campaign goals across key demographics. They offer significant reach from a trusted pool of standardised data originating from first party sources without compromising quality.

    “It’s essential for us to be able to create value from the vast amount of data at our disposal so that we can both enable precise targeting for advertisers while also enhancing the user experience we provide,” said NDTV vice-president product monetisation & analytics Dinesh Joshi. “Leveraging Magnite Audiences is helping us tap into new revenue streams and increase the attractiveness of our ad offerings, while bringing more personalisation to our readers and viewers.”

    “As a full-service digital marketing agency, we constantly look for new ways of activating audience data at scale,” said Interactive Avenues (the digital arm of IPG Mediabrands India) EVP, media & investment Harish Iyer. “We are confident that Magnite Audiences will play a pivotal role in this journey by helping us curate customized ad inventory that aligns with our clients’ campaign goals. We look forward to leveraging this partnership to drive measurable impact for leading brands.”

    “Amid the changing identity landscape, buyers and publishers need to explore different models and approaches to solve for audience addressability,” said Magnite Asia managing director Gavin Buxton. “Magnite is committed to providing our clients with solutions like Magnite Audiences to help buyers and publishers package, find and reach audiences in new ways. The tool is ready and available for activation in India and southeast Asia, and we look forward to continued adoption as more publishers and buyers begin to leverage it to their benefit.”

  • NT Awards & Summit 2024 witness a great turnout

    NT Awards & Summit 2024 witness a great turnout

    MUMBAI: Some of the most illustrious  news TV industry professionals from rival channels  turned out at the Holiday Inn in Mayurvihar, Delhi on the evening of 14 December 2024 to attend Indiantelevision.com’s NT Awards 2024,  in its seventeenth edition.

    The awards were preceded by the NT Summit which featured two panel discussions relating to how multiscreen viewing is  impacting journalists and editors and the second focused on technological challenges and solutions. The room was filled to capacity.

    Moderated by Indiantelevision.com founder, chairman & editor in chief,  the panel had some wonderful insights being shared by  NDTV senior managing editor Vaishali Sood, Times Network senior executive editor  Madhavdas Gopalakrishnan, TV9 Bharatvarsh senior executive editor Nishant Chaturvedi, ABP News vice-president news & programming & senior anchor Chitra Tripathi, Collective Newsroom director of journalism and co-founder Mukesh Sharma and Zee News associate executive producer Anant Tyagi.

    First panel

     

    The  panelists agreed that the arrival of multiscreen  viewing and the explosion in social media consumption has led to newsrooms being extra vigilant on how they source news leads from social media posts and how they ensure that the news they provide reaches out to different audience cohorts on different social media platforms and in formats that appeal to the viewers. This is especially in an era where trolling, fake news, lobbying and propaganda proliferation have become rampant  on social media.

    The second session talked about integrated newsrooms, how artificial intelligence is going to impact news journalism standards both positively and negatively, and the new tools available to reporters on the field, to editors and anchors in the studio and to technicians and graphics producer to enhance the viewing experience for watchers at home. The panellists included India.com chief product & technology officer  Vivek Mishra, TV9 chief growth officer -broadcast & digital TV9 Network,  Times Network vice-president – technical & broadcast  operations Anil Mittal with the session being chaired by BCG partner Payal Mehta.

    2nd panel

     

    TVU general manger Subodh Aggarwal  made a presentation about how news channels can Streamline media production with cloud based solutions.

    The NT Awards was a moment of celebration for editors, producers, graphics and OAP teams reporters, anchors of prime time shows as the room filled to the capacity exploded with applause with the announcement of the nominees and winners names. The awards  recognised  good work in regional languages as well as in Hindi and in English.  

    “The news industry is going through an evolution thanks to the increasing consumption of news on digital  and streaming outlets,“ said Indian Television Dot Com director Mishaal Wanvari. “It has responded well to the challenges and has started developing different programming formats  catering to different targeted audiences. It has also started innovating by adopting technology which improves the viewer experience. We see a very bright future for the news TV industry.”

    “The news TV industry has responded warmly to our initiative to recognise the best in class from the entries with the help of an outstanding jury from various walks of life,” said Indian Television Dot  Com chief business officer Soumitra Sahu. “Thanks to the enthusiasm of the news TV professionals and our partners, the NT Awards and Summit were a resounding success.”

    To see the list of the winners of the various categories, at the NT Awards 2024  please keep scrolling down.

    Daily News Bulletin – English 
    Winner is        
    The South Indian by News9 Live”
    Daily News Bulletin – Hindi
    (TIE)Winners are        
    A – BBC Duniya by BBC News Hindi
    B – Khabron Ki Khabar by NDTV India”
    “Daily News Bulletin – Gujarati        
    Winner is        
    Super 6 by TV9 Gujarati”
    “Daily News Bulletin – Marathi    
    Winner is    
    10Chya Batmya by ABP Majha”
    “Daily News Bulletin – Kannada    
    Winner is    
    Siddu Lekka – Karnataka State Budget -2024-25 by TV9 Kannada”
    “Daily News Bulletin – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    BBC Prapancham by BBC News Telugu”

    News Documentary – Limited Episodes – English        
    (TIE)Winners are        
    A – 9 Years of PM Modi: Documentary Series by NDTV 24X7
    B – The Road Stop by NewsX”
    News Documentary – Limited Episodes – Hindi        
    (TIE)Winners are        
    A – Digital Talk With Munish by Times Now Navbharat Digital
    B – Hamare Padma by DD News”
    “News Documentary – Limited Episodes – Bangla
    Winner is        
    Saikat Basu for TV9 Bangla News Series Vote Judho-Desher Larai by TV9 Bangla”
    “News Documentary – Limited Episodes – Gujarati    
    Winner is    
    Super Prime Time by TV9 Gujarati”
    “News Documentary – Limited Episodes – Marathi        
    Winner is        
    Dr. Kavita Rane for Changing Alibaug by NDTV Marathi”
    “News Documentary – Limited Episodes – Telugu        
    Winner is        
    Malyadri for The CM Factor by TV9 Telugu”

     

    The winning NDTV Team

    Current Affairs Special – English        
    Winner is        
    Andhra’s Capital Confusion by News9 Plus”
    Current Affairs Special – Hindi        
    (TIE)Winners are
    A – Chandrayaan Demo In Studio And Debate by TV9 Bharatvarsh
    B – Ram Mandir Pratham Darshan by ABP News”
    “Current Affairs Special – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Abhishek Dutta for TV9 Bangla News Series Chase Sarbonash by TV9 Bangla”
    “Current Affairs Special – Gujarati    
    Winner is    
    Super Prime Time by TV9 Gujarati”
    “Current Affairs Special – Marathi    
    Winner is    
    Zero Hour  by ABP Majha”
    “Current Affairs Special – Kannada    
    Winner is    
    7PM Inside Suddi by TV9 Kannada”
    “Current Affairs Special – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Pratyusha for Bullet Reporter by TV9 Telugu”

    Best Talk Show – English    
    (TIE)Winners are    
    A – Frankly Speaking by Times Now
    B – Duologue With Barun Das by News9 Plus”
    Best Talk Show – Hindi        
    Winner is        
    NDTV Election Carnival by NDTV India”
    “Best Talk Show – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Pew Roy for TV9 Bangla Vote Juddha Big Debate (Ebar Vote Sandhesh Khali Sasoker Gola Katbe?) by TV9 Bangla”
    “Best Talk Show – Marathi    
    Winner is    
    Majha Katta by ABP Majha”
    “Best Talk Show – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Rajnikanth V for Cross Fire by TV9 Telugu”
     

    “Entertainment News Programme – English    
    Winner is    
    The Women Of Heeramandi by NDTV 24X7″
    “Entertainment News Programme – Hindi        
    Winner is        
    Khabar Filmy Hain by ABP News”
    “Entertainment News Programme – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Kumar Kowtam for iSmart News by TV9 Telugu”

    “Entertainment Talk Show – English        
    Winner is        
    Sonia Singh for The Archies’ Cast To NDTV On Filming, Friendship And More by NDTV 24X7″
    “Entertainment Talk Show – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    Sheerin for Samandar Main Jai Ho by ABP News”
    “Entertainment Talk Show – Gujarati    
    Winner is    
    Entertainment Talk Show by TV9 Gujarati”

    Business News Programme – English        
    Winner is        
    The Market by ET Now”
    “Business News Programme – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    Khara Sauda by ET Now Swadesh”
     

    “Business Special – English    
    Winner is    
    Business Plus Segment by News9 Live”
    “Business Special – Hindi        
    Winner is        
    Romana Isar Khan for Guarantee Wala Budget by ABP News”

    “Sports News Show – English    
    Winner is    
    Game On by News9 Live”
    “Sports News Show – Hindi        
    Winner is        
    Sheerin for Final Main Fail by ABP News”

     

    The Winning TV9 team

    “Sports Special – Gujarati    
    Winner is    
    Cricket World Cup Final Day Special by TV9 Gujarati”
    “Sports Special – Marathi        
    Winner is        
    Vishwachasak Majha by ABP Majha”
     

    Show On Social/Environment Awareness / Social Development Campaign – English        
    (TIE)Winners are
    Safe Her Times by Timesnow.In
    Samarth By Hyundai for Flight of Faith: The Yogesh Kathuniya Story by NDTV 24X7″
    Show On Social/Environment Awareness / Social Development Campaign – Hindi        
    Winner is        
    Swachhta Warriors by DD News”
    “Show On Social/Environment Awareness / Social Development Campaign – Kannada    
    Winner is    
    Mandya Bruna Hatye Jaal – ( Mandya Feticide Killing Racket Case ) by TV9 Kannada”
    “Show On Social/Environment Awareness / Social Development Campaign – Gujarati    
    Winner is    
    Good News Gujarat by DD News Gujarati”
    “Show On Social/Environment Awareness / Social Development Campaign – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Vijay Krishna Pamula for NDRF – Saving Lives Beyond by Vanitha TV”

    News Debate Show – English        
    Winner is
    Pune Accident News | Crash & Cover-Up: System Helping Pune Brat Get Away With Murder? for Left, Right & Centre by NDTV 24X7″
    News Debate Show – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Battleground With Sanjay Pugalia by NDTV India”
    News Debate Show – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Ghanta Khanek Sange Suman by ABP Ananda”
    News Debate Show – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Murali Krishna for Five Editors by TV9 Telugu”
     

    “Televised Live Initiative By A News Channel – English    
    Winner is    
    Battleground With Sanjay Pugalia by NDTV 24X7″
    Televised Live Initiative By A News Channel – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Ram Mandir Consecration Ceremony by DD News”
    “Televised Live Initiative By A News Channel – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Anirban Chowdhury, Pew Roy & Subhajit Mitra for TV9 Bangla Big Debate- Swapno-Mrityu-Raajniti by TV9 Bangla”
    “Televised Live Initiative By A News Channel – Gujarati    
    Winner is    
    Pravasi Gujarati Parv by TV9 Gujarati”
    “Televised Live Initiative By A News Channel – Marathi    
    Winner is    
    Ajay Sonawane by Loksabhecha Mahasangram by TV9 Marathi”

    Best Prime Time News Show – English        
    Winner is
    Marya Shakil for The Last Word by NDTV 24X7″
    Best Prime Time News Show – Hindi        
    (TIE)Winners are
    A – News Ki Pathshala by Times Now Navbharat
    B – Sach Ki Padtaal by NDTV India”
    “Best Prime Time News Show – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Ghanta Khanek Sange Suman by ABP Ananda”
    “Best Prime Time News Show – Gujarati    
    Winner is    
    Super Prime Time by TV9 Gujarati”
    “Best Prime Time News Show – Kannada    
    Winner is    
    9PM Nimma Newsroom by TV9 Kannada”
    “Best Prime Time News Show – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Ramesh Yellanki for Big News Big Debate by TV9 Telugu”
     

    “Programming On OTT – English    
    Winner is    
    Poison On Your Plate by News9 Plus”
    Programming On OTT – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    Digital Talk With Munish by Times Now Navbharat Digital”
    Original Programming On OTT – English        
    Winner is
    Magna Indica by NewsX”

     

    Digital News Strategy – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    Times Now Navbharat Digital Strategy Munish Devgan by Times Now Navbharat Digital”

    “TV News Presenter – English    
    Winner is    
    Shreya Upadhyaya for Global Mirror by Mirror Now”
    TV News Presenter – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Sumit Awasthi for Khabron Ki Khabar by NDTV India”
    “TV News Presenter – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Amritanshu Bhattacharya fot Naa Bollei Noy by TV9 Bangla”
    “TV News Presenter – Kannada    
    Winner is    
    Ranganath Bharadwaj for Nation@9 TV9 Kannada by TV9 Kannada”
    “TV News Presenter – Tamil    
    Winner is    
    Saranya Nagarajan for Ulaga Seidhi Arikkai by BBC News Tamil”
    TV News Presenter – Marathi    
    Winner is    
    Nikhila Mhatre for Desh Maharashtra by TV9 Marathi”
    TV News Presenter – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Pratyusha for Daily News by TV9 Telugu”

    TV News Reporter – English        
    Winner is
    Saurabh Gupta for Lights Out, Gunfire On: Exclusive Ground Report From Manipur Conflict Zone by NDTV 24X7″
    TV News Reporter – Hindi        
    (TIE)Winners are
    A – Mehraj Ahmed for Kashmir Panditon ke Khilaf irshya ki aag kab bujegee? by TV9 Bharatvarsh
    B – Ravish Ranjan Shukla by NDTV India”
    “TV News Reporter – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Sourav Dutta for TV9 Bangla News Reporter by TV9 Bangla”
    “TV News Reporter – Guajrati    
    Winner is    
    Vidhi Kariya for Bhakti by TV9 Gujarati”
    “TV News Reporter – Kannada    
    Winner is    
    Kiran HV for Gangs Of Bengaluru Scamsters by TV9 Kannada”
    TV News Reporter – Marathi        
    Winner is 
    Rahul Kulkarni for Lavasa Landslide Live by NDTV Marathi”
    “TV News Reporter – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Nethra for Shadow9 by TV9 Telugu”
     

    Prime TV News Anchor – English        
    Winner is
    Vishnu Som for Left, Right & Centre by NDTV 24X7″
    Prime TV News Anchor – Hindi        
    (TIE)Winners are
    A – Romana Isar Khan by ABP News
    B – Navika Kumar for Sawal Public Ka by Times Now Navbharat”
    Prime TV News Anchor – Bangla        
    Winner is
    Suman De for Kar Dakhole Dilli by ABP Ananda”
    “Prime TV News Anchor – Kannada    
    Winner is    
    Malatesh Janagal for 9PM Nimma Newsroom by TV9 Kannada”
    “Prime TV News Anchor – Marathi    
    Winner is    
    Vinod Anant Talekar for Weekend Nako, Matadan Kara by NDTV Marathi”
    “Prime TV News Anchor – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Rajnikanth V by TV9 Big News Big Debate by TV9 Telugu”
     

    “Business News Anchor – English    
    Winner is    
    Nikunj Dalmia by ET Now”
    Business News Anchor – Hindi        
    Winner is        
    Nikunj Dalmia by ET Now Swadesh”
     

    The audience

    “Sports News Show Presenter – English    
    Winner is    
    Meha Bhardwaj Alter for Game On by News9 Plus”

    “Entertainment News Anchor – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    Khabar Filmy Hain by ABP News”
    “Entertainment News Anchor – Gujarati    
    Winner is    
    Heena Chauhan for Dhamaal – Entertainment Unlimited by TV9 Gujarati”
    “Entertainment News Anchor – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Vishita for iSmart News by TV9 Telugu”

    “
    Young TV Journalist – English    
    Winner is    
    Esha Mishra by Times Now”
    Young TV Journalist – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Kunwar Hari Om by Times Now Navbharat”

     

    News Producer / Executive Producer – English        
    Winner is
    Charu Vij by Mirror Now”
    News Producer / Executive Producer – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Rashmi Nishad by ABP News”
    News Producer / Executive Producer – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Somnath Das & Somnath Bhattacharya for TV9 Bangla Straight Cut by TV9 Bangla”
    News Producer / Executive Producer – Marathi    
    Winner is    
    Mohan Deshmukh for 8 PM Special Report by TV9 Marathi”
    News Producer / Executive Producer – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Vijay Krishna Pamula for Women In BSF by Vanitha TV”

     

    “Cameraman – English        
    Winner is        
    Manish And Shafiq by Times Now”
    Cameraman – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Manish Uniyal by ABP News”
    “Cameraman – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Sudeb Roy for TV9 Bangla News by TV9 Bangla”

     

    “Video Editor – English    
    Winner is    
    Amardeep Kumar for Mundra Port at 25! Gateway To Goodness by NDTV 24X7″
    Video Editor – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Dharmendra Paswan by ABP News”

     

    “Promo Campaign By A News Channel – English    
    Winner is    
    Mirror Now Impact by Mirror Now”
    “Promo Campaign By A News Channel – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    Loksabha Election 2024 by Times Now Navbharat”
    “Promo Campaign By A News Channel – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Debarshi Majumdar & Sikhar Karmakar for TV9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Awards by TV9 Bangla”
    “Promo Campaign By A News Channel – Hindi Regional        
    Winner is        
    NDTV MPCG Channel Campaign Promo by NDTV MPCG”
    Promo Campaign By A News Channel – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Anil And Avinash for TV9 Elections News by TV9 Telugu”
     

    “Promo For A Channel – English    
    Winner is    
    NDTV Profit Channel Launch Promo by NDTV Profit”
    “Promo For A Channel – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    Counting Queen by ABP News”
    “Promo For A Channel – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Abhra Ghosh for TV9 Bangla Channel Promo – Lok Sabha Elections by TV9 Bangla”
    “Promo For A Channel – Marathi    
    Winner is    
    NDTV Marathi Channel Launch Promo by NDTV Marathi”
    “Promo For A Channel – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Syed Liyakhath Ali And B Ramesh for Telangana State & Andhra Pradesh Election Promos by TV9 Telugu”

    Promo For A Show – English        
    Winner is
    Ayushmann Khurrana Promo for Banega Swasth India by NDTV 24X7″

    Promo For A Show – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Promo Exit Poll by TV9 Bharatvarsh”
    “Promo For A Show – Malayalam    
    Winner is    
    Mathrubhumi News Counting Day Campaign by Mathrubhumi News”
    “Promo For A Show – Marathi    
    Winner is    
    Deepak Keluskar for Aapla Bioscope – Marathi TV & Film Awards: Telecast Promo by TV9 Marathi”
    “Promo For A Show – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Anil Madduri for Bullet Reporter by TV9 Telugu”

    “TV News Network Promo – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    NDTV Election Anthem for Chunav India Ka by NDTV India”

    “Channel Packaging – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Girish Kumar by TV9 Bangla Channel Packaging by TV9 Bangla”
    “Channel Packaging – Hindi Regional    
    Winner is    
    NDTV Rajasthan Channel Campaign Packaging by NDTV Rajasthan”
    “Channel Packaging – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Manoj And Team (Graphics) for 10 Min Special ARS & Graphics by TV9 Telugu”

     

    Set Design – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Ram Mandir Pratham Darshan by ABP News”
    “Set Design – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Rahul Purakayastha for TV9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope by TV9 Bangla”

     

    “Best Use Of Graphics By A News Channel – English    
    Winner is    
    Obaid And Ishan by Times Now”
    Best Use Of Graphics By A News Channel – Hindi        
    (TIE)Winners are
    Graphics For Chandrayaan Landing  by TV9 Bharatvarsh
    4 Rajyo Ke Nateeje by ABP News”
    “Best Use Of Graphics By A News Channel – Gujarati        
    Winner is        
    Promo, Designing And Packaging For TV9 Gujarati News by TV9 Gujarati”?
    “Best Use Of Graphics By A News Channel – Kannada    
    Winner is    
    Nimma Teerpu Namma Jote – Karnataka Assembly Election Coverage by TV9 Kannada”
    “Best Use Of Graphics By A News Channel – Marathi    
    Winner is    
    Vrushabh Chaudhary for Aapla Bioscope- Marathi TV & Film Awards: Curtain Raiser by TV9 Marathi”
    “Best Use Of Graphics By A News Channel – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Manoj And Team Graphics for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana And Karnataka States Elections by TV9 Telugu”
     

    “Video Editor – English    
    Winner is    
    Uma Shankar Mishra for Rafale: India’s Cutting Edge by NDTV 24X7″

    “Cameraman – Hindi        
    Winner is        
    Election Carnival for Ashwine And Sudish by NDTV India

    “
    “Best Marketing Initiative From A News Channel – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    General Election 2024 Campaign by Times Now Navbharat”
    “Best Marketing Initiative From A News Channel – Marathi    
    Winner is    
    Amit Agrawal for Aapla Bioscope – Marathi TV & Film Awards by TV9 Marathi”
    “Best Marketing Initiative From A News Channel – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    ABP Ananda Kar Dakhole Delhi 2024 (Election Campaign) by ABP Ananda”
    “Best Marketing Initiative From A News Channel – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Nobel, Charya And Ashok Kumar for TV9 Seedball Campaign by TV9 Telugu”
     

    “Best Brand Partnership On News Television – English    
    Winner is    
    Banega Swasth India by NDTV 24X7″
    “Best Brand Partnership On News Television – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    Castrol CRB Turbomax – Pragati Ki Paathshaala by TV9 Bharatvarsh”
    “Best Brand Partnership On News Television – Bangla    
    Winner is    
    Mother Dairy Mishti Doi Durga Pujo 2023 TVC by ABP Ananda”
    “Best Brand Partnership On News Television – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    Ashok Kumar for Celebrity Cricket League Media Partner TV9 by TV9 Telugu”

    Best Ground Or Virtual Event Initiative – English        
    Winner is
    Ideas of India Summit 3.0  by ABP News”

    Best Ground Or Virtual Event Initiative – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Banega Swasth India Season 10 Launch by NDTV India”

     

    “News Channel Website – English    
    Winner is    
    NDTV.com “
    “News Channel Website – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    TV9 Telugu “
    “News Channel Website – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    NDTV.in”

    Most Popular Social Media TV News Brand – English    
    Winner is    
    Twitter@Timesnow by Times Now”
    “Most Popular Social Media TV News Brand – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    NDTV India “
     

    “Most Popular Social Media TV News Brand – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    TV9 Telugu “
    “Mobile Application By A News Channel – English    
    Winner is    
    NDTV “
    “Mobile Application By A News Channel – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    NDTV India App “

    Social Contribution By A News Network – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    Diwali Feeling Wali by Times Now Navbharat”
    Social Contribution By A News Network – English    
    Winner is    
    Banega Swasth India by NDTV 24X7″

    “Technological Innovation In News Television – Telugu        
    Winner is        
    Manoj And Graphics Team for Augmented Reality Integration In News Presentation by TV9 Telugu”

    Best Investigation By A News Programme – Kannada    
    Winner is    
    Murthy B for Kiadb Compensation Scam by TV9 Kannada”

    “Best Investigation By A News Channel – English    
    Winner is    
    Operation Sheeshmahal by Times Now”
    Best Investigation By A News Channel – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Madhya Pradesh Farzi Nursing College by NDTV India”
    “Best Investigation By A News Channel – Kannada    
    Winner is    
    Bescom Mrityu Koopa – (Mother And Child Death Due To Bescom Negligence) by TV9 Kannada”

    “Strongest Digital Footprint Of A News Network – English    
    Winner is    
    NDTV.com “
    “Strongest Digital Footprint Of A News Network – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    NDTV.in “
    “Strongest Digital Footprint Of A News Network – Telugu    
    Winner is    
    TV9 Telugu “

    “Live Broadcasting Technology Pioneer Award – Hindi    
    Winner is    
    4K Coverage Of G20 Summit by DD News”

    Best Live Reporting From The Ground – Hindi        
    Winner is
    Jagwinder Patial by ABP News”

  • NDTV Indian of the Year 2024 to celebrate trailblazers shaping modern India

    NDTV Indian of the Year 2024 to celebrate trailblazers shaping modern India

    MUMBAI: NDTV Indian of the Year returns with its much-anticipated 2024 edition, celebrating exceptional Indians whose remarkable contributions have left a lasting impact on the nation and beyond. With its legacy as the pioneer of the Indian of the Year platform, NDTV continues to spotlight extraordinary achievers across diverse domains such as politics, business, sports, entertainment, and more. The theme for this year, ‘Celebrating India – Inspiring Excellence’, encapsulates the spirit of innovation and achievement propelling the country forward.

    The prestigious event, set to take place on 6 December 2024 in New Delhi, will feature a stellar line-up of luminaries and leaders across various fields, highlighting the immense talent and achievements that define modern India. Attendees will include prominent personalities like External Affairs minister S. Jaishankar, I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal, business stalwarts such as Gautam Hari Singhania and Roshni Nadar Malhotra, actors Rajkummar Rao and Ananya Panday, and the multi-talented entertainer Kapil Sharma, among others.

    Past editions of the NDTV Indian of the Year have celebrated icons who have shaped India’s narrative, including cultural legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan, cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar, India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, Chandrayaan-3 visionaries, and tech luminary Satya Nadella. This year’s event promises to continue the tradition by recognising individuals who embody innovation, resilience, and excellence.

    The 2024 edition boasts a distinguished jury featuring RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, chairman, Sanjiv Goenka, veteran actor Asha Parekh, advertising guru Piyush Pandey, former supreme court judge A.K. Sikri, former Sebi chairman U.K. Sinha, and former chief of the Naval Staff, Karambir Singh. Supporting the jury’s deliberations, Grant Thornton serves as the trusted Consulting Partner.

    The event will be aired live across the NDTV network on 6 December, showcasing the achievements of India’s finest talents and honouring their contributions to shaping the nation’s future.

    NDTV Indian of the Year 2024 stands as a grand celebration of excellence and the indomitable spirit of India, bringing together visionaries, innovators, and changemakers under one roof.
     

  • NDTV revamps its branded content unit as NDTV Brand Studio

    NDTV revamps its branded content unit as NDTV Brand Studio

    Mumbai: As part of its vision for growth, NDTV has rebranded and revamped its branded content unit as NDTV Brand Studio.

    NDTV Brand Studio will deliver a comprehensive suite of customised content solutions for brands across various sectors, covering every aspect of the value chain – from content ideation and production to amplification. The studio’s approach is to deliver very focused IPs with complete content solution specially designed to address or solve for a particular market need.

    “As brands navigate an increasingly dynamic, digital-first world, they need partners who can help craft narratives that reach and engage audiences in a meaningful, differentiated way,” said NDTV Brand Studio revenue head Gaurav Dewani “With NDTV Brand Studio, we’re thrilled to provide a creative hub where brands can create decisive messaging through NDTV’s journalistic excellence and deliver impactful branded content experiences”.

    The studio is powered by a team of branded content specialists and seasoned journalists with deep roots in NDTV’s legacy of social campaign and high-impact initiatives.

    In the last one year alone this team has added over 12 new IPs, and delivered over 300 hours of tailored content for clients across industries through IPs ranging from Banega Swasth India, Samarth by Hyundai, Usha Kushalta Ke Kadam, Protinex Protien Abhiyaan to NDTV Indian of the year, India Sustainability Mission, NDTV Infrashakti Awards, and the NDTV World Summit.

  • NDTV responds to BSE query on Adani group news reports

    NDTV responds to BSE query on Adani group news reports

    MUMBAI: With the spotlight being beamed on the Adani group courtesy the criminal indictment and civil complaint by the US department of justice and the Securities and Exchange Commision in a US court against Gautam Adani and two other board members of Adani Green, the Bombay stock exchange reached out to group company NDTV India querying it about the development.

    NDTV responded by clarifying that no allegations have been made against it  (NDTV), It also cited the media release issued by the Adani group quoting a spokesperson that  “the allegations made by the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission against directors of Adani Green are baseless and denied. As stated by the US Department of Justice itself, the charges in the indictment are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All possible legal recourse will be sought.”

    “Adani Group has always upheld and is steadfastly committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance, transparency and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions of its operations. We assure our stakeholders, partners and employees that we are a law-abiding organisation, fully compliant with all laws.”

    The NDTV stock appeared to be unaffected by all the allegations as it fell just 0.65 per cent to Rs 168.25 at trading day’s end.