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  • iTV Network appoints RK Arora as group CFO

    iTV Network appoints RK Arora as group CFO

    Mumbai: iTV Network has announced the appointment of RK Arora as group chief financial officer (CFO). In this role, he will report to the network’s board. 

    A chartered accountant by profession, Arora has formidable experience in finance, distribution, overall operations and formulating strategies for the organisation. 

    “It is a nice moment to come back to iTV network. With so much change and disruption unfolding in the news industry, this is an opportune time to work with increased focus on growth and innovation,” stated RK Arora on his new assignment.

    Arora is armed with leadership experience of around two-and-a-half decades in news broadcasting, spanning the entire spectrum from strategic vision and planning to execution. He has previously held various senior executive positions with various media houses like ZMCL, News Nation, India News, News 24, and India TV.

    “We believe that the market is evolving rapidly, throwing up unique opportunities. Arora’s mandate is to leverage the strengths of the news network even while retaining unwavering focus on each individual channel brand,” said iTV Network founder Kartikeya Sharma. “He  brings with him enviable leadership and depth of experience and will be of immense value to the network.”

  • iTV Network appoints R K Arora as director – strategy and planning

    iTV Network appoints R K Arora as director – strategy and planning

    Noida: In an announcement made on Friday by iTV Network, R K Arora joins as director – strategy and planning. Arora has a wealth of leadership experience of around two-and-a-half decades in the news broadcasting, spanning the entire spectrum from strategic vision and planning to execution. He has a standout track record, result-oriented approach and has a deep understanding of news ecosystem.

    Arora was, until recently, the executive director and CEO of Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL). He has previously held various senior executive positions with various media houses of repute viz. News Nation, India News, News 24 and India TV.

    Arora is a Chartered Accountant by profession and has formidable experience in Finance, Distribution, overall operations and formulating strategies for the organization. In his new role at iTV network, he will focus on creating streamlined operating models between cross-functional teams, orchestrating a rhythm of the business system of focus and accountability, and driving efficiencies in go to market activities by streamlining processes and automating work.

    He will report to the network's board.

    Arora is an iTV alumnus, and elaborating on the vision that he aims to follow in his new role at iTV Network, he said, “It is a nice moment to come back to iTV network. With so much change and disruption unfolding in the news industry, this is an opportune time to work with increased focus on growth and innovation, and I am excited to channel my experience and insights from towards overall strategic development and growth of iTV network.”

    Speaking on Arora’s new role with iTV Network, Kartikeya Sharma, Founder and Promoter of iTV Network, said, “His extensive experience across news industry brings a wealth of knowledge and experience on how technology is disrupting and transforming the industry. As iTV network continues to grow in 2019, Arora’s unique insights and expertise will help guide the vision and drive forward our ambitious global growth plans.”

  • R K Arora launches national Hindi news channel

    R K Arora launches national Hindi news channel

    MUMBAI: RK Arora, who is credited with building brands in the news broadcasting space, has jointly launched a new national Hindi news channel – JK 24X7 News under the banner of JK Media Network with Subash Chowdhary and Tapinder Kumar alias Bhanu.

    The network also runs a channel in regional space ‘Gulistan News’ which caters to the viewers of Jammu & Kashmir and is most popular amongst its viewers.

    Inspired with the thought, ‘Aao Badlen Hum’ — spurring change and emboldening the voice of the changing India, is the brand positioning for JK 24X7 News. Believing in the fundamental principle of “You must be the change you want to see in the world”, JK 24X7 news is making an effort and creating a differentiation in the news genre by bringing a change in itself in a positive way and cutting the morass of the market.

    To achieve this, JK 24X7 News has a mix of programs that its programming team has especially designed and produced that will help it make a positive impact in the lives of its viewers.

    JK 24X7 News is available on all major cable networks, and will shortly be available on all DTH platforms.

    The network has plans for expansion of their bouquet of channels in different genres in near future.

    A Chartered accountant by profession, Arora has over 25 years of experience. He recently, stepped down as Executive Director and CEO of Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL). Prior to ZMCL, he has worked with various media houses viz.- News Nation, India News, News 24 and India TV.

  • R K Arora launches national Hindi news channel

    R K Arora launches national Hindi news channel

    MUMBAI: RK Arora, who is credited with building brands in the news broadcasting space, has jointly launched a new national Hindi news channel – JK 24X7 News under the banner of JK Media Network with Subash Chowdhary and Tapinder Kumar alias Bhanu.

    The network also runs a channel in regional space ‘Gulistan News’ which caters to the viewers of Jammu & Kashmir and is most popular amongst its viewers.

    Inspired with the thought, ‘Aao Badlen Hum’ — spurring change and emboldening the voice of the changing India, is the brand positioning for JK 24X7 News. Believing in the fundamental principle of “You must be the change you want to see in the world”, JK 24X7 news is making an effort and creating a differentiation in the news genre by bringing a change in itself in a positive way and cutting the morass of the market.

    To achieve this, JK 24X7 News has a mix of programs that its programming team has especially designed and produced that will help it make a positive impact in the lives of its viewers.

    JK 24X7 News is available on all major cable networks, and will shortly be available on all DTH platforms.

    The network has plans for expansion of their bouquet of channels in different genres in near future.

    A Chartered accountant by profession, Arora has over 25 years of experience. He recently, stepped down as Executive Director and CEO of Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL). Prior to ZMCL, he has worked with various media houses viz.- News Nation, India News, News 24 and India TV.

  • R.K.Arora bids adieu to Zee Media

    R.K.Arora bids adieu to Zee Media

    MUMBAI: Executive director and CEO of Zee Media R.K. Arora has stepped down from his role. A source close to the development has confirmed this development to indiantelevision.

    Arora was appointed as an additional director and CEO of the company for a period of three years with effect from May 24, 2016 soon after the chairman of the Essel Group of companies Subhash Chandra resigned from the post of director and non-executive chairman of Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL).

    Arora was responsible for the various news channels under ZMCL that included WION, Zee News, Zee Business, India 24×7, Zee Punjab Haryana Himachal, Zee Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh, Zee 24 Taas, 24 Ghanta, Zee Kalinga News, Zee Purvaiya, and Zee Rajasthan News.

    Before joining ZMCL, Arora was the CEO of News Nation. He earlier was with ITV Network where he managed the overall operations of its seven channels.

    Updates on Arora’s successor is still awaited.

    Meanwhile, the whole Essel/Zee group is undergoing a restructuring. The group recently appointed a new chief executive for Zee Entertainment’s domestic broadcast business in Punit Misra, while Amit Goenka continues to be the CEO-International for ZEEL. Zee’s parent Essel has formed a new entity, Essel Business Excellence, which will take care of many of the common responsibilities of the group companies.Another business unit, Zee Unimedia, will not only look after ad sales of Zee’s digital platforms but also its TV channels, while scouting around for outside work too in the long run, if media reports are to be believed.

  • R.K.Arora bids adieu to Zee Media

    R.K.Arora bids adieu to Zee Media

    MUMBAI: Executive director and CEO of Zee Media R.K. Arora has stepped down from his role. A source close to the development has confirmed this development to indiantelevision.

    Arora was appointed as an additional director and CEO of the company for a period of three years with effect from May 24, 2016 soon after the chairman of the Essel Group of companies Subhash Chandra resigned from the post of director and non-executive chairman of Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL).

    Arora was responsible for the various news channels under ZMCL that included WION, Zee News, Zee Business, India 24×7, Zee Punjab Haryana Himachal, Zee Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh, Zee 24 Taas, 24 Ghanta, Zee Kalinga News, Zee Purvaiya, and Zee Rajasthan News.

    Before joining ZMCL, Arora was the CEO of News Nation. He earlier was with ITV Network where he managed the overall operations of its seven channels.

    Updates on Arora’s successor is still awaited.

    Meanwhile, the whole Essel/Zee group is undergoing a restructuring. The group recently appointed a new chief executive for Zee Entertainment’s domestic broadcast business in Punit Misra, while Amit Goenka continues to be the CEO-International for ZEEL. Zee’s parent Essel has formed a new entity, Essel Business Excellence, which will take care of many of the common responsibilities of the group companies.Another business unit, Zee Unimedia, will not only look after ad sales of Zee’s digital platforms but also its TV channels, while scouting around for outside work too in the long run, if media reports are to be believed.

  • Zee Media marketing head Pooja Gupta quits

    Zee Media marketing head Pooja Gupta quits

    MUMBAI: Zee Media Corp Ltd (ZMCL) marketing head Pooja Gupta has quit. Sources in ZMCL confirmed that Gupta has put in her papers at the news network today.

    Gupta has been a part of the ZMCL for more than a year. In November 2015, the company elevated Pooja Gupta as marketing head. Based in Noida, she reported to ZMCL CEO R K Arora.

    Gupta’s focus was to build brand awareness of all ZMCL channels across various sectors and verticals as well as with key stakeholders leading to increased traction with the company’s advertiser-customer. During her stint, the news network launched another news channel World Is One News (WION).

    Prior to joining ZMCL, Gupta had worked with News Nation as vice-president brand and corporate communications.

  • Zee Media marketing head Pooja Gupta quits

    Zee Media marketing head Pooja Gupta quits

    MUMBAI: Zee Media Corp Ltd (ZMCL) marketing head Pooja Gupta has quit. Sources in ZMCL confirmed that Gupta has put in her papers at the news network today.

    Gupta has been a part of the ZMCL for more than a year. In November 2015, the company elevated Pooja Gupta as marketing head. Based in Noida, she reported to ZMCL CEO R K Arora.

    Gupta’s focus was to build brand awareness of all ZMCL channels across various sectors and verticals as well as with key stakeholders leading to increased traction with the company’s advertiser-customer. During her stint, the news network launched another news channel World Is One News (WION).

    Prior to joining ZMCL, Gupta had worked with News Nation as vice-president brand and corporate communications.

  • Zee News goes free to air from 8 June

    Zee News goes free to air from 8 June

    MUMBAI: ZEE NEWS known for delivering factual, credible and relevant content that fulfils the need and expectations of the viewers, takes pride in announcing that it is going FREE TO AIR on public demand with effect from Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

    On this occasion, R K Arora, Executive Director and CEO, said ” Zee News’ mission has always been to nurture more informed and aware citizens, and hence we decided that Zee News will go Free To Air (FTA). This will aid Rural India to explore moments of optimism and become more informed, creating value and making a difference to their lives.”

    “My innumerable interactions with people across India had revealed their urge to view Zee News even in remote locations, but were unable to afford a paid channel, says Sudhir Chaudhary, Editor, Zee News. “With Zee News going Free To Air, our constant endeavour to create news for public welfare will now finally also impact millions of lives in Rural India,” he signs off.

    Moreover, with Zee Media crossing more than 150 million viewer mark in the recent past and also being declared as the No. 1 trusted Hindi News Channel (Source: The Brand Trust Report – India Study 2016 – study by TRA Research Pvt. Ltd.) going FTA will only give an impetus to the reach and popularity of Zee News and unlock the collaborative power of the news business, making a much greater collective impact.

    Zee Media Corporation Limited (formerly Zee News Ltd.) is India’s one of the Largest News Network with 10 channels, Mumbai edition of DNA newspaper and digital properties like zeenews.com and dnaindia.com.

  • Zee News goes free to air from 8 June

    Zee News goes free to air from 8 June

    MUMBAI: ZEE NEWS known for delivering factual, credible and relevant content that fulfils the need and expectations of the viewers, takes pride in announcing that it is going FREE TO AIR on public demand with effect from Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

    On this occasion, R K Arora, Executive Director and CEO, said ” Zee News’ mission has always been to nurture more informed and aware citizens, and hence we decided that Zee News will go Free To Air (FTA). This will aid Rural India to explore moments of optimism and become more informed, creating value and making a difference to their lives.”

    “My innumerable interactions with people across India had revealed their urge to view Zee News even in remote locations, but were unable to afford a paid channel, says Sudhir Chaudhary, Editor, Zee News. “With Zee News going Free To Air, our constant endeavour to create news for public welfare will now finally also impact millions of lives in Rural India,” he signs off.

    Moreover, with Zee Media crossing more than 150 million viewer mark in the recent past and also being declared as the No. 1 trusted Hindi News Channel (Source: The Brand Trust Report – India Study 2016 – study by TRA Research Pvt. Ltd.) going FTA will only give an impetus to the reach and popularity of Zee News and unlock the collaborative power of the news business, making a much greater collective impact.

    Zee Media Corporation Limited (formerly Zee News Ltd.) is India’s one of the Largest News Network with 10 channels, Mumbai edition of DNA newspaper and digital properties like zeenews.com and dnaindia.com.