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  • Fourth Dimension Media Solutions celebrates 14 years of industry excellence

    Fourth Dimension Media Solutions celebrates 14 years of industry excellence

    MUMBAI: Fourteen years ago, Fourth Dimension Media Solutions set out to revolutionise media outsourcing, strategic advertising sales, and digital marketing. Fast forward to today, and the company has not only cemented its place as a pioneer in the industry but continues to shape the future of regional media. From Puthiyathalaimurai News and V6 News to Republic Network and Siri Kannada, the firm has built unwavering partnerships with some of South India’s biggest news and entertainment networks.

    By blending data-driven insights with innovative media strategies, Fourth Dimension has helped brands connect with audiences in meaningful ways. Beyond media sales, it has played host to some of the industry’s most influential thought-leadership events, including the South India Media Summit, South India Digital Summit, Mobile Conclave, and Retail Conclave.

    Reflecting on this milestone, Fourth Dimension Media Solutions CEO Shankar B shared his excitement, “Our success has been driven by relentless dedication, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the media landscape. As we enter our 15th year, we are committed to strengthening South India’s media ecosystem, fostering brand growth, and embracing digital opportunities. All of this has been made possible by our incredible team.”

    Looking ahead, Fourth Dimension is gearing up to expand its regional media footprint, accelerate digital transformation, and roll out cutting-edge solutions to help brands navigate shifting audience dynamics. If the last 14 years were any indication, the next chapter promises to be even more game-changing.

     

  • Arnab Goswami duologue with Barun Das: Reveals truth about TV ratings

    Arnab Goswami duologue with Barun Das: Reveals truth about TV ratings

    Mumbai: For the first time since the ED cleared Arnab Goswami and his network of any wrongdoing in the ratings scandal, he speaks candidly about it with Barun Das at news video magazine OTT platform News9 Plus, revealing the plot to frame him.

    In a sensational disclosure, Goswami claimed the entire ratings system was paralysed by the television industry in India to target him. “It was a bitter battle between new entrepreneurship and legacy media.”

    In his statement, he speaks not just about the ratings question but about a whole range of issues facing the Indian news media.

    As Goswami gets into the hot seat of Duologue with Barun Das to answer questions, it is a role reversal – both for Das as well as Goswami.

    TV9 Network managing director & CEO Barun Das has disrupted the news television order in the country. He has now been donning a new role facing the camera in his series Duologue, which featured former UK Prime Minister David Cameron as the last guest.

    Arnab responded to criticism about being pro-establishment in a recent episode of Duologue with Barun Das, citing the “nation wants to know” controversy to his days at NDTV and Times Now, as well as his vision for the Republic.

    Speaking about Goswami’s show, Das said, “I believe leadership is all about disruption. Arnab is phenomenal and makes for an unrivalled case study. You may love him or despise him, but you ignore him at your peril. The best part of having him at Duologue has been his uncanny ability to speak frankly on issues that not only define him but also have a significant bearing on the news media scene in India.”

    After the cameras stopped rolling, Goswami added, “Barun has an easy-going yet razor-sharp conversational style. He got me to open up on subjects I’ve been quiet about, and I’m glad we “duologued” like I haven’t before. I wish his OTT platform and this show all the very best.”

    Talking about the clean chit, Goswami said, “I recorded this Duologue with Barun a few days before the final TRP report came out. He made me speak about our incarceration for the first time since my arrest. People should know the truth about what happened to the Republic, how we fought, and how we have won. Most grateful to Barun for the opportunity.”

    Duologue with Barun Das featuring Arnab will host four episodes: The Disruptors; Friends, foes, and fortitude; Media Inc; and Frankly Speaking, Finally.

    Das’ show is a cerebral conversation with a legend or a legend in the making. As the title suggests, it is a two-way interaction to enable the exchange of ideas in a free-flowing manner. Duologue is not provoked by headline management but to evolve emancipated influencer conversations.

  • Republic Network appoints Kishan Cheranda as EVP – Head Distribution & International Business

    New Delhi: Republic Media Network on Monday appointed Kishan Cheranda to take charge of the distribution and International Business for the Network.

    Cheranda’s previous role was with Turner International (Warner Media) as head of Distribution. In a career spanning over 26 years, he has assimilated a deep understanding and on-the-ground experience of Networks in both digital & broadcast distribution, and monetisation space, said the company. He has worked with leading broadcasters – Warner Media, Ten Sports, Zee, Viacom & MEN.

    Vikas Khanchandani, Group CEO at Republic Network said “We are delighted to have Kishan join the Republic team as we scale up our operations both in India and globally. The market is growing and simultaneously changing at a very rapid pace. I am confident that Kishan with his vast experience and capabilities will be able to build and grow the network both on broadcast as well as across online platforms. We wish him all the very best.”

    Kishan Cheranda, executive vice president – India Distribution & International Business said, “I am extremely delighted to be part of a successful & a genre leader such as Republic. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be part of an organisation driven by strong leadership & innovative thinking. I am hopeful of adding value to propel its growth and scale newer heights together.”

    With the fast-changing landscape for content distribution, Republic Network too has been working to make its content easily accessible and available across all consumers in India as well as to the diaspora across the world. The organisation has been building capabilities and technology for the distribution of content online across Video OTT platforms, Telco Content Apps, and Device manufacturers along with new OS players across smart Television.

  • Republic Network becomes the largest news network with 184 million reach

    Republic Network becomes the largest news network with 184 million reach

    MUMBAI: Republic Network smashed the national news networks and commanded number one position with 184 million Reach. The viewership of Republic Bharat has increased by 228% over the period in the last five weeks doubling the reach to 138 million. Republic Bharat was ahead this week keeping its focus on its core agenda of Rashtravad and 100% news. In the English News genre, Republic TV continued its winning streak, being number one consistently since 95 weeks.

    Republic Network elevated its news agenda by pulling out one exclusive after the other which set the agenda for national discourse. As the focus at the Front shifted to the ceasefire violations of Pakistan this week and how mortal shelling from across the border killed young children on the Indian side, Republic Bharat’s ‘Sarhad Par 100’ format ensured that the Bharat team was with the victims and brought their stories to the people across the country. With an aggressive deployment at Poonch, Sunderbani Sector, Mendhar, Rajouri, Nowshera along the LoC and Longewala, Hindumalkot, Jaisalmer, Pathankot and Attari at the International Border, Republic Bharat was the only news team bringing India the pulse and the on-ground breaking news from the Front. 

    While Team Bharat was ahead of the curve in terms of breaking news on the retaliatory action by the Indian Forces and the anti-terror encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, the channel changed the narrative on Sunday with its super exclusive video on the Baloch Army attacking Pakistan Army posts, which came days after the Pashtuns warned Pakistan. Taking its content play and journalism to fifth gear, for the first time on national television, Republic Bharat had put out clinching proof the IAF strikes against Pakistan after it accessed photos of the strike in Balakot and brought to its viewers specific information pertaining to the SPICE 2000 weapon used in India’s strike.

    Not relenting even the day after getting the big exclusive of the Balakot pictures, Republic Bharat brought its viewers the maximum details on the Jammu terror attack within the breaking news format. 

    Republic Bharat’s swiftness and innovation while setting the agenda continued right to the last day of the week– when the Supreme Court announced a mediation on the Ayodhya case and the channel had a full-scale show with top Hindu saints and a live audience from Ayodhya to discuss the matter. On the final day of the week, Republic Bharat also put out the Republic TV-C-Voter Popularity poll was a daily tracker of political sentiment of 50,000 Indians over a period of above 60 days which reported the national sentiment of the electorate. Whether it was reporting from the front, taking on those who insult and politick over India’s forces, those who batted against nationalistic slogans of India, or it was setting the agenda for Election 2019: 

    With the aggressive strategy on content and with its pace of innovation in breaking the news and breaking the established mould in terms of format, Republic News Network is now officially topping the charts.