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  • South Asia’s New Voice : South Asia Diary by WION

    South Asia’s New Voice : South Asia Diary by WION

    MUMBAI: WION is happy to announce its one of a kind, weekly show – South Asia Diary. The show will focus on stories from South Asia, the most populous yet the most under-reported region in the world. The show will be broadcast every Monday at 8:30 PM IST starting from December 9, on WION and its website. The weekly show will bring reports on politics, technology, environment, entertainment and culture from the region. South Asia Diary will be anchored by Mariam Wardak, who is a security analyst and advocate for gender inclusion in Afghanistan. She is the founder of 'Her Afghanistan', a global online platform for professionals around the world to support Afghan women in fields of security, peace, foreign policy, and technology. She also established the first female research network in Afghanistan in 2010 for technical support.

    South Asia is not only the world's most populous and culturally diverse region but also one of the fastest-growing. WION intends to give a voice to this region, by showcasing its unheard growth stories. To comprehensively cover the region, there will be eight reports every week, one from each of the 8 South Asian countries.

    WION is India’s first International English news channel. It is available in South Asia and across the globe.

  • South Asia gender sensitivity awards: IAA joins hands with Laadli

    MUMBAI: The International Advertising Association (IAA) is supporting the Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity to take their national awards across South Asia. In its tenth year now, the South-Asia Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity 2015-16 is being organised in association with International Advertising Association (IAA). The event will be held at National Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai, India on 12 May, 2017.

    The Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity is the only one of its kind in the world given exclusively for promoting gender sensitivity in the media. The awards are supported by UNFPA and this year, Colors Viacom 18, one of the India’s fastest growing media and entertainment networks, is associated as the cause partner.

    IAA Global SVP and RK Swamy BBDO chairman Srinivasan K Swamy said, “The IAA India Chapter has had a long association with Laadli and the subject of gender sensitivity, so supporting their Media Awards in the South Asia region seemed a natural corollary. This not just showcases the IAA’s keen interest in such activities, but also its ability to spread a good message across boundaries.

    IAA vice president Ramesh Narayan said, “Our Chapters and Associates in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Nepal and Bangladesh are working on selecting a journalist in each country who has done wonderful work in the area of gender sensitivity and that person will be nominated to receive the special IAA Laadli South Asia Media Award.”

    Laadli CEO Dr. A.L. Sharada added, “The objective of The Laadli Media Awards is to draw the attention of the public to the positive efforts in the media with regard to gender sensitive reportage and provide a platform for showcasing such efforts. It does not focus on visible achievers but on media persons who are reporting from the field level – analyzing laws, policies, programmes, events and incidents using a gender lens. Every year entries are sought from all over India. More than 1500 entries are received each year from across the nation from print, electronic and web media. Around 80 awards are given under 13 languages across the country, in each of the rounds.”

  • Boeing delivers ABS-2A to optimise video services, DTH

    Boeing delivers ABS-2A to optimise video services, DTH

    MUMBAI: Boeing has delivered ABS-2A, an all-electric propulsion 702 satellite, to ABS which entered into commercial service on 21 January. This is the second of the pair of all-electric satellite Boeing has delivered to ABS.

    ABS, one of the globe’s fastest growing global satellite operators, offers a complete range of tailored solutions including broadcasting, data and telecommunication services to broadcasters, service providers, enterprises and government organisations.

    It operates a fleet of satellites; ABS-2, ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4/Mobisat-1, ABS-6 and ABS-7. The satellite fleet covers 93 per cent of the population across the Americas, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, CIS and Russia.

    ABS-2A was launched in June 2016 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 and will provide enhanced satellite communications services, including direct-to-home television services.

    Equipped with 48 Ku-band transponders, the satellite will serve ABS’ customers in Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Russia, South Asia and South East Asia regions at 74.725 degrees east.

    “We have completed our three satellite build investment in launching as many satellites in as many consecutive years (ABS-2 in 2014, ABS-3A in 2015 and ABS-2A in 2016). ABS-2A is the latest high-capacity satellite providing expansion capacity and continuity of satellite services at our prime gateway over the Indian Ocean region. It is located with ABS-2 at our premium neighborhood at 75°E, optimized for video services for growing CATV and DTH businesses,” said ABS CEO Tom Choi.

    “Boeing is the first satellite manufacturer to build and deliver all-electric propulsion satellites, and this latest delivery reaffirms our leadership with all-electric propulsion,” said Boeing Satellite Systems International president Mark Spiwak. “The scalable 702 satellite, coupled with the efficiency of all-electric propulsion, allows two satellites to launch inside one rocket. This ability to stack and join the satellites using our patented design enables our customers to minimize the costs associated with launching a single satellite.”

    Headquartered in Bermuda, ABS, with offices in the U.S, the UAE, South Africa and Asia, is majority-owned by funds managed by PE Permira.

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  • Boeing delivers ABS-2A to optimise video services, DTH

    Boeing delivers ABS-2A to optimise video services, DTH

    MUMBAI: Boeing has delivered ABS-2A, an all-electric propulsion 702 satellite, to ABS which entered into commercial service on 21 January. This is the second of the pair of all-electric satellite Boeing has delivered to ABS.

    ABS, one of the globe’s fastest growing global satellite operators, offers a complete range of tailored solutions including broadcasting, data and telecommunication services to broadcasters, service providers, enterprises and government organisations.

    It operates a fleet of satellites; ABS-2, ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4/Mobisat-1, ABS-6 and ABS-7. The satellite fleet covers 93 per cent of the population across the Americas, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, CIS and Russia.

    ABS-2A was launched in June 2016 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 and will provide enhanced satellite communications services, including direct-to-home television services.

    Equipped with 48 Ku-band transponders, the satellite will serve ABS’ customers in Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Russia, South Asia and South East Asia regions at 74.725 degrees east.

    “We have completed our three satellite build investment in launching as many satellites in as many consecutive years (ABS-2 in 2014, ABS-3A in 2015 and ABS-2A in 2016). ABS-2A is the latest high-capacity satellite providing expansion capacity and continuity of satellite services at our prime gateway over the Indian Ocean region. It is located with ABS-2 at our premium neighborhood at 75°E, optimized for video services for growing CATV and DTH businesses,” said ABS CEO Tom Choi.

    “Boeing is the first satellite manufacturer to build and deliver all-electric propulsion satellites, and this latest delivery reaffirms our leadership with all-electric propulsion,” said Boeing Satellite Systems International president Mark Spiwak. “The scalable 702 satellite, coupled with the efficiency of all-electric propulsion, allows two satellites to launch inside one rocket. This ability to stack and join the satellites using our patented design enables our customers to minimize the costs associated with launching a single satellite.”

    Headquartered in Bermuda, ABS, with offices in the U.S, the UAE, South Africa and Asia, is majority-owned by funds managed by PE Permira.

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    ABS partners PT Sarana Media to launch Indonesian DTH FreeViews platform

  • Colors campaign inspires men to take over Sunday chores

    Colors campaign inspires men to take over Sunday chores

    MUMBAI: Colors has launched a new movement called #SundayIsHerHoliday. The campaign — one Sunday at a time — is inviting every man (and woman) to participate. The goal of the campaign is to inspire and help men take over the Sunday chores of women, so she can get her much needed time off.

    The next step aims at enabling action by offering tips to men and handholding them through some Sunday chores. The final step will be celebration by showcasing what actually happens when women get 24 hours from their own time, every week, off.

    “You might ask why Colors is doing this? We believe that entertainment should, where it can, nudge society forward, in big ways or small. This campaign is an embodiment of that belief. Gender equality is a man’s issue too, and as COLORS, we have always believed in doing our bit in bringing about change in mindsets,” said Viacom18 Hindi Mass Entertainment CEO Raj Nayak.

    While he believes that the network giant can do its bit in giving a little nudge to our men-folk to lend a hand and make a difference, Publicis South Asia CCO Bobby Pawar believes that #SundayIsHerHoliday is an honest attempt at giving women her due. He added, “The insight was simple. All women are working women. Most of them just end up working twice as much, at the office and at home. The realisation that it was unfair that they, unlike most other working people, don’t get a day off, struck us and gave birth to #SundayIsHerHoliday. As Publicis I can say that we are proud to have Raj,COLORSand the entire Viacom18 network on our side to ensure that the message reaches out to a large audience which brings about a genuine difference.”

    A growing number of men are taking on the responsibility of caring for children and taking up household chores as their partner works. But a lot still needs to be done in breaking down traditional gender stereotypes.

    Creative team: Roshni Kavina, Srijan Shukla, Siddharth Joglekar, Abhishek Sawant, Ajinkya Bane.

    Digtal Lead: Sreeraman Thaigarajan

    Production House: Offroad Films

    Director: Abhijit Sudhakar

    Producer: Khalil Bachooali

    Lyrics: Manoj Tapadia

    Colors Team:

    Head, Creative, Marketing and Digital: Sapangeet Rajwant

    Marketing Leads: Tony Pratap, Vishal Desai

    Digital Lead: Saloni Thakker

  • Colors campaign inspires men to take over Sunday chores

    Colors campaign inspires men to take over Sunday chores

    MUMBAI: Colors has launched a new movement called #SundayIsHerHoliday. The campaign — one Sunday at a time — is inviting every man (and woman) to participate. The goal of the campaign is to inspire and help men take over the Sunday chores of women, so she can get her much needed time off.

    The next step aims at enabling action by offering tips to men and handholding them through some Sunday chores. The final step will be celebration by showcasing what actually happens when women get 24 hours from their own time, every week, off.

    “You might ask why Colors is doing this? We believe that entertainment should, where it can, nudge society forward, in big ways or small. This campaign is an embodiment of that belief. Gender equality is a man’s issue too, and as COLORS, we have always believed in doing our bit in bringing about change in mindsets,” said Viacom18 Hindi Mass Entertainment CEO Raj Nayak.

    While he believes that the network giant can do its bit in giving a little nudge to our men-folk to lend a hand and make a difference, Publicis South Asia CCO Bobby Pawar believes that #SundayIsHerHoliday is an honest attempt at giving women her due. He added, “The insight was simple. All women are working women. Most of them just end up working twice as much, at the office and at home. The realisation that it was unfair that they, unlike most other working people, don’t get a day off, struck us and gave birth to #SundayIsHerHoliday. As Publicis I can say that we are proud to have Raj,COLORSand the entire Viacom18 network on our side to ensure that the message reaches out to a large audience which brings about a genuine difference.”

    A growing number of men are taking on the responsibility of caring for children and taking up household chores as their partner works. But a lot still needs to be done in breaking down traditional gender stereotypes.

    Creative team: Roshni Kavina, Srijan Shukla, Siddharth Joglekar, Abhishek Sawant, Ajinkya Bane.

    Digtal Lead: Sreeraman Thaigarajan

    Production House: Offroad Films

    Director: Abhijit Sudhakar

    Producer: Khalil Bachooali

    Lyrics: Manoj Tapadia

    Colors Team:

    Head, Creative, Marketing and Digital: Sapangeet Rajwant

    Marketing Leads: Tony Pratap, Vishal Desai

    Digital Lead: Saloni Thakker

  • Sooperfly denies nexGTv’s claim of acquiring telecast rights

    Sooperfly denies nexGTv’s claim of acquiring telecast rights

    MUMBAI: Sooperfly has denied that Nexgtv has acquired its parenting shows’ international digital telecast rights.

    “The nexGTv team seem to have sent out this release to ITV without discretion. The article has mentioned about the supposed association with our organisation which is factually inaccurate and unverified, and retaining such a story will have an adverse effect on our brand and equity,” said a spokesperson from the 120 Media Collective. Sooperfly is a joint venture between Diagonal View and the 120 Media Collective.

    Earlier in the day, indiantelevision.com had published a story based on a press release from Value360 Communications (an affiliate of Huntsworth) the agency that represents nexGTv with the header “nexGTv acquires Sooperfly parenting shows’ international digital telecast rights”.

    In the release Value360 had stated: Nexgtv has acquired the international digital telecast rights to the immensely popular parenting TV series, ‘The Tara Sharma Show’. The move enables new and existing nexGTv users to view content that focuses on childcare, family-centric topics and women’s & children’s issues, spread across 13 episodes each from Season 1 and 2 of the show.

  • Sooperfly denies nexGTv’s claim of acquiring telecast rights

    Sooperfly denies nexGTv’s claim of acquiring telecast rights

    MUMBAI: Sooperfly has denied that Nexgtv has acquired its parenting shows’ international digital telecast rights.

    “The nexGTv team seem to have sent out this release to ITV without discretion. The article has mentioned about the supposed association with our organisation which is factually inaccurate and unverified, and retaining such a story will have an adverse effect on our brand and equity,” said a spokesperson from the 120 Media Collective. Sooperfly is a joint venture between Diagonal View and the 120 Media Collective.

    Earlier in the day, indiantelevision.com had published a story based on a press release from Value360 Communications (an affiliate of Huntsworth) the agency that represents nexGTv with the header “nexGTv acquires Sooperfly parenting shows’ international digital telecast rights”.

    In the release Value360 had stated: Nexgtv has acquired the international digital telecast rights to the immensely popular parenting TV series, ‘The Tara Sharma Show’. The move enables new and existing nexGTv users to view content that focuses on childcare, family-centric topics and women’s & children’s issues, spread across 13 episodes each from Season 1 and 2 of the show.

  • amarujala.com among top three news websites of south Asia

    amarujala.com among top three news websites of south Asia

    NEW DELHI: amarujala.com, the website of the Hindi newspaper Amar Ujala, has won the WAN-IFRA award for one of the top three news websites in south Asia.

    Competing against big media houses across south Asia, amarujala.com’s victory signals two important trends: firstly, the fact that the industry is paying attention to the leading voices in Hindi on digital, and secondly, the fact that Amar Ujala’s focus on global standards of product and design is paying off. It may signal a completely different approach to the Hindi audiences, according to the World Association of Newspapers.

    Amar Ujala director Probal Ghoshal said: “Amar Ujala’s vision for digital media is built into its brand vision of creating a world-class experience for the Hindi user, wherever they are in the world. We are therefore creating rich and hyper-engaged media vehicles, which intend to bring the world to the local audience and carry the local audience to the Hindi diaspora. Our vision is integrated and interactive, and it allows brands to partner with us cross-media. We are expanding our media platform making it video-rich and allowing the user’s voice a part of the experience of the platform.”

    Amar Ujala relaunched its website early this year, making it fully responsive, with a clean design, new interactive features and non-intrusive advertising approach. Feature to feature, Amar Ujala has upped the game and matches the best of English news websites, even bettering them, in unique feature sets. This went against the approach taken by most existing Hindi news websites, which were focusing more on quantity of page views, and monetization through distracting and intrusive advertising.

    “As a cultural icon, Amar Ujala sets the standards for Hindi & so we’ve brought the best practices of global design & packaging with a focus on re-positioning Hindi & its audiences,” said Amar Ujala digital business creative and product head Arvind Joshi.

    WAN-IFRA chose Amar Ujala taking into account website design, product, innovation, and audience fitment. With the digital monetization of news space trying to go beyond display and network advertising, these innovations will lead the way for business strategy as well.

    Himanshu Gautam, business head, Amar Ujala Digital, explained the importance of the new website in the context of Amar Ujala’s business objectives, “This is just the first phase of our roll-out plan, aiming at creating new kinds of rich user experiences, which in turn create high-value monetisation opportunities. We refuse to commodify our users by linking our business with just page views.”