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  • Bharat 24 announces senior-level appointments in key function of the sales & marketing team

    Bharat 24 announces senior-level appointments in key function of the sales & marketing team

    Mumbai: Soon-to-be launched national hindi news channel, Bharat 24, has kept the industry buzzing with a slew of new appointments. Recently, the channel has announced senior-level appointments in key functions of sales and marketing ahead of its launch.

    Bhim Shankar Negi has joined Bharat 24 as vice president (North and East). With over 16 years of media sales experience, Negi is known for increasing revenue with his solution-based approach, especially with selling events, IP’s and customized brand solutions for his clients. In his previous role, he has worked with leading media networks like Zee Media, Network18, NDTV and The Times of India.

    Speaking on his appointment, Negi said, “It is a privilege to have been entrusted with this new responsibility. While Bharat 24 is the first-to-introduce augmented reality in its studios, we are confident of offering a wide range of customized media solutions to fraternity”.

    Partha Sarthi Kuila is appointed as vice president for the west and south region. He will be based out of the Mumbai Office. In his illustrious career spanning over two decades, Partha has been responsible for driving ad sales revenue from the west & south markets where he has worked with Zee Media, Sab TV, Network18, 9X Media, Star India and Red FM.

    Speaking about his new role, Sarthi Kuila said, “I am extremely delighted to join the team at Bharat 24. My experience and learnings will help me charter into newer arenas to tap into the full potential of the channel.”

    The channel also announced the appointment of Nishant Mishra as vice president of marketing. He will be responsible for the brand’s launch and other marketing activities in his national role.

    Nishant has been instrumental in creating successful brand strategy, curating IP’s and customized brand solutions for the leading media brands he has worked with in his career spreading over 15 years like TV Today, TV 18, Zee and iTV Network. Before joining Bharat 24, he was associated with India Ahead News as DGM, Marketing & Branded Content.

    On these new appointments, Bharat 24 chief business officer and strategic advisor to the board Manoj Jagyasi commented, “Bhim, Partha and Nishant bring a wealth of experience & strategic thinking which should bolster our growth plans for Bharat 24. Cashing in on all the excitement for Bharat 24 in the market, I am pleased to inform you that we are already in advanced stages towards signing a few large advertisers”.

  • Mimansa Malik, Sachin Arora & Poornima Mishra join Bharat 24 as news anchors

    Mimansa Malik, Sachin Arora & Poornima Mishra join Bharat 24 as news anchors

    Mumbai: The upcoming National Hindi News channel Bharat 24 has appointed popular Hindi news anchors Mimansa Malik, Sachin Arora and Poornima Mishra ahead of its launch next month. Newly-appointed anchors bring together years of credibility and editorial instincts, elaborating Bharat 24’s editorial line up further.

    Bharat 24 aims to bring its vision of ‘New India’ to reality soon. Bharat 24 emphasises on highlighting significant news from all Indian states and being a ‘National Voice of Real India’ in true sense. The news channel is also the first to introduce augmented reality to its studios offering an immersive engagement for its viewers.

    These strings of new appointments have only added to the growing buzz around the Noida-based upcoming national Hindi news channel, which is set to make giant strides with its launch in August 2022.

  • iTV Network launches new show ‘Mukhya Mantri Manch’

    iTV Network launches new show ‘Mukhya Mantri Manch’

    Mumbai: iTV Network has announced a series called “Mukhya Mantri Manch” which will air on its channels India News and NewsX. The show will showcase interactive interviews with chief ministers from across India over the next 20 days, daily.

    “The interviews will give an opportunity for people from the state to ask questions to their chief ministers on camera and through social media,” said the statement. “The chief ministers will also offer guidance to young people, especially students powered by First In Class.”

    The first episode will feature Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant and will go live on 6 May starting at 6 p.m. The programme will also be streamed live on major OTT platforms including Dailyhunt, Zee5, ShemarooMe, JioTV, Watcho, MX Player, Mzaalo, Tata Play, Public TV and Paytm live streams.

    “Building on our legacy of innovative and engaging programming, iTV network will continue to host such impactful programmes keeping viewers at the core of its strategy,” said iTV Network founder Kartikeya Sharma. “It’ll be a pleasure to host chief ministers from across the country to participate in some of the most compelling discussions on our network.”

    The second episode with Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Bhagel will air on Saturday on India News and NewsX at 7 p.m.

  • Zee Business races ahead of its competitors in Barc news ratings

    Zee Business races ahead of its competitors in Barc news ratings

    Mumbai: Zee Business has grabbed the position of top business channel in India in the critical broadcast segment, according to data provided to the business channel by Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc).

    According to the relative share data released by the association (Business news genre, week 10 of 2022 (avg rolling data) HSM all 22+ male ABC, 0600 – 2400 hrs), Zee Business scored the top place with 59.7 percent relative share, while the rest of the business news channels combined have 40.3 per cent relative share.

    “A big thanks to the viewers of Zee Business as we continue to be the top choice and the voice of the consumers,” commented Zee Business managing editor Anil Singhvi. “We will continue to empower our viewers on smart investment decisions that can help them make profits. This feat has now become a habit for the channel. We are the only channel that provides jargon-free information to the viewers in the simplest language possible which helps them make sound investment decisions.”

    “I take this opportunity to thank our viewers for their continued confidence in our channel Zee Business and this has helped us to be in the top position,” stated Zee Media Corp Ltd head of marketing Anindya Khare. “Zee Business is always educating and explaining the viewers on the nuances of the stock market. We are always trying to find new ways to help and educate our audiences on various matters related to finance and share our expert views on the channel.”

  • India Today teams up with Amazon Alexa for UP elections coverage

    India Today teams up with Amazon Alexa for UP elections coverage

    Mumbai: Fight for political supremacy in the Hindi heartland of Uttar Pradesh is one of the most anticipated events in India’s political calendar. With all eyes glued to this political fervour unfolding ahead of the counting day, India Today has joined hands with Amazon Alexa to deliver election broadcast in the digital arena.

    The alliance puts the focus on delivering insightful analysis and updates through three special episodes of flagship show called “Trigger Point” hosted by Preeti Chaudhary.

    “As the seven phases of polling nearly comes to an end and exit polls being around the corner, this unique content partnership comes at the crucial juncture in the most anticipated political festival of Hindi speaking belt of India – Uttar Pradesh elections,” said the broadcaster in a statement.

  • Kerala HC upholds ban on Malayalam channel MediaOne

    Kerala HC upholds ban on Malayalam channel MediaOne

    Mumbai: The Kerala high court has dismissed the appeal by Malayalam news channel against the single judge order upholding the recent ban imposed on it by the ministry of information and broadcasting citing security concerns.

    A division bench of chief justice S Manikumar and justice Shaji P Chaly upheld the order passed by the ministry of information and broadcasting refusing the broadcast license granted to MediaOne. “We have perused the confidential files and we are convinced that there is threat to national security,” said the bench while pronouncing the verdict.

    Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited which operates the channel MediaOne had applied for renewal of permission on 3 May 2021 and was denied security clearance by the ministry of home affairs. Subsequently, the ministry of information and broadcasting revoked the company’s license to uplink and downlink Malayalam news channel MediaOne on 31 January citing security concerns.

    As per the I&B ministry’s order, clause 9.2 of the uplinking guidelines stipulates that security clearance of a company and its directors is a prerequisite condition for grant of permission for TV channels.

    In addition to the channel, appeals were also filed by its employees including its editor against the I&B ministry’s decision which were also rejected by a single judge on 8 February.

    This is the second time that the channel has been barred from airing. In March 2020, Asianet News and MediaOne TV had been barred for 48 hours by I&B ministry citing security concerns.

  • Kerala HC defers MIB order pulling news channel MediaOne off air

    Kerala HC defers MIB order pulling news channel MediaOne off air

    Mumbai: The Kerala high court has issued a two-day stay on the ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) order revoking the permission for downlinking and uplinking of Malayalam news channel MediaOne.

    Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd which operates the channel MediaOne had applied for renewal of permission on 3 May 2021 was denied security clearance by the ministry of home affairs. In response to a show-cause notice sent by MIB, the company mentioned that they are “unaware of the grounds for denial of security clearance.”

    Malayalam channel MediaOne goes off air as MIB revokes permission

    According to the MIB order, clause 9.2 of the uplinking guidelines stipulates that security clearance of a company and its directors is a prerequisite condition for grant of permission for TV channels which is up for renewal every ten years.

    Subsequently, MediaOne posted a statement on its social media handles stating that it would take legal steps against the MIB order. This is the second time that the MediaOne channel has been barred from airing. In March 2020, Asianet News and MediaOne TV had been barred for 48 hours by MIB citing security concerns.

  • Malayalam channel MediaOne goes off air as MIB revokes permission

    Malayalam channel MediaOne goes off air as MIB revokes permission

    Mumbai: The ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) on Monday revoked the permission granted to Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd to uplink and downlink the Malayalam news channel MediaOne citing security concerns.

    The MIB granted permission to the MediaOne channel to be aired on 30 September 2011 which was valid up till 29 September 2021. According to the ministry order, clause 9.2 of the uplinking guidelines stipulates that security clearance of a company and its directors is a prerequisite condition for grant of permission for TV channels which is up for renewal every ten years.

    Madhyamam Broadcasting Ltd which had applied for renewal of permission on 3 May 2021 was denied security clearance by the ministry of home affairs. In response to a show-cause notice sent by MIB, the company mentioned that they are “unaware of the grounds for denial of security clearance.”

    On its social media handles, MediaOne has put out a statement attributed to its editor Pramod Raman. It reads, “MediaOne telecast has once again been disallowed by the ministry of information and broadcasting, government of India, citing security reasons. The government has not been forthcoming with the details.”

    It added “MediaOne is taking urgent legal steps for the restoration of the channel and hope to get back to the viewers as soon as we can. For the time being, we are suspending our telecast confident that justice will prevail.”

    According to media reports, the company has moved to the Kerala high court to secure a stay order. This is the second time that the channel has been barred from airing. In March 2020, Asianet News and MediaOne TV had been barred for 48 hours by MIB citing security concerns.

  • News18 India’s ‘Bhaiyaji Kahin’ goes to Punjab with elections on agenda

    News18 India’s ‘Bhaiyaji Kahin’ goes to Punjab with elections on agenda

    Mumbai: The run-up to the Punjab elections has been action-packed with multiple political developments. To bring all the latest updates of this fierce political contest, News18 India is kick-starting its special election coverage – Sabse Bada Dangal – with its extremely popular show – “Bhaiyaji Kahin.”

    Based on a unique travelogue format, the show will present the aspirations and concerns of the voters amidst the heated political climate in the state.

    In his journey, renowned journalist and TV anchor Prateek Trivedi will traverse through the state and interact with common people and political leaders, to bring out the most pertinent issues defining these elections. To sense such diverse political undercurrents, he will travel to key cities such as Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, Amritsar, Chandigarh, and Pathankot.

    Through innovative and diverse concepts, News18 India has always aimed at providing an open platform to the people to voice their issues and opinions. With Sabse Bada Dangal on “Bhaiyaji Kahin,” the channel will continue to encourage conversations that impact both the public and policymakers at large.

    Viewers can watch “Bhaiyaji Kahin” from Monday to Friday at 6 p.m only on News18 India.

  • Times Now & ET Now launched on Australian streaming service Flash

    Times Now & ET Now launched on Australian streaming service Flash

    Mumbai: Strengthening its foothold in Australia, Times Network has launched two of its news channels Times Now and ET Now on Australian streaming service Flash, in partnership with Foxtel Group.

    Flash is a dedicated Live and on-demand news streaming service that features more than 20 local and global news sources. The news network will cater to the content preferences of the viewers in the region, with a focus on India, it said on Monday. “As the only Indian news channels available on Flash, Times Now and ET Now will deliver reportage on national, political, local, financial & business news, and enable Australian viewers to stay informed on the latest and trending news stories from India,” it further added.

    “With an evolving consumer preference for watching Live news content across platforms, we are excited to partner with Flash, to provide Australian viewers access to our best-in-class news channels on a dedicated news streaming service,” said Times Network COO and executive president Jagdish Mulchandani. “We are thrilled to enhance our reach in the region with this launch. Delivering reliable and world-class TV viewing experience, I am confident that our news channels will be an enriching addition to the discerning viewers seeking superior global and India news reportage.”

    “Flash will transform the way Australians consume the news that matters to them by bringing together the widest range of local and international live news sources in a single, easy-to-use, feature-packed service,” said Flash CEO Julian Ogrin. “And we are thrilled to have Times Now and ET Now as part of this unrivalled offering on Flash.”