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Movies Now 2 offers to win paid trip for Wrestle Mania 2017

MUMBAI: This month, get a chance to meet you favorite wrestling stars in WWE Live! Movies Now 2 has tied-up with XXX: The Return of Xander Cage and offers its viewers a chance to win a trip to Germany for an opportunity to watch WWE Live – Road To Wrestle Mania 2017. Viewers can grab onto this opportunity by participating in their twitter contest which starts from 18 January at 3:00pm.

Movies Now 2 has associated for this exclusive tie-up with the film because it resonates to the movie’s content. It is very similar to the kind of movies that air on the channel; very stylish, cutting-edge and action-packed. The channel known as the Hollywood’s Wildchild, showcases some of the best Hollywood movies for avid movie-watchers, who love high decibel action and drama and it’ll be very exciting to see the audience engagement for a contest of this kind.

To participate the viewers will have to follow Movies Now 2 Twitter handle – @MoviesNow2 and they will be eligible for selection after they have successfully completed 5 or more tasks/activities/quizzes. Post the quiz one lucky winner will win an all-expense paid trip for two to Germany and get the opportunity to see their favorite WWE stars live.

January 12, 2017
Arnab’s Republic widens footprint on Facebook, Twitter

NEW DELHI: The nation is warming up to the Republic. Former Times TV Network chief editor Arnab Goswami, who quit late 2016 the media house where he built his career, is now whipping up social media frenzy with his new news and media venture dubbed Republic News.

“The nation wants to know! We are now live on social. Until we hit your screens, track the revolution here! #RepublicOnSocial,” Republic or @republic tweeted on January 7, 2017 on its page that says it’s the official page of “India’s most awaited news venture” going on to add that “Republic is independent. Republic is global. Republic is disruptive. Republic is your movement. Join us.”

Republic News India’s Facebook page already has about 14,000 `Likes’, while the Twitter page (handle @Republic) has over 43,000 followers till the time of writing this report. And, the number is growing. Some five thousand followers got added to the Twitter page between January, 7 2017 evening and January 8, 2017 afternoon as tweets are getting pinned by a global PR company, probably hired to oversee external communications, and retweets happening by media personalities, including the likes of South Asia chief of world’s largest advertising company.

“I have placed my belief in the people of India. I believe in this republic. There is a reason why I have named it Republic – It’s for the public, voice of the public, undiluted. And I promise you today that till my last day in this profession, I will not let down your faith in me. I am placing my belief in you.” This is a message that has been attributed to Goswami on December 27, 2016 on the FB page of Republic News (@RepublicIndiaNews), which some observers described as mushy, theatrical and true to Goswami’s style.

The sugary social media messages of RepublicIndiaNews continued on FB in the new year: “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.’Best Hope’ is the only word that is been reminded by me every new year evening. Wishing A Very Hopeful New Year Ahead to all my fans and well wishers. #HappyNewYear #Republic.” Both the Twitter and FB page carry a stylised photo of Goswami.

The ‘About’ section of the FB page lists the owner/creator of the page as “News and Media House” and gives no other details or when the news venture likely to be launched.

Though Goswami doesn’t have FB or Twitter page under his personal name, a tradition he seems to have carried from his Times Now days in sharp contrast to some his fellow celeb TV news anchors who are hyper active on social media — and get trolled heavily often by pro-government accounts — the Twitter handle @Repubic thanked the social media platform for associating with it and handing out an official welcome to the about-to-be-launched news venture, which also added to the buzz creation.

Goswami announced his decision to quit Times Now early November 2016 first to his editorial team after returning from a trip to the Maldives and later conveyed it to his corporate bosses, which riled many within the Times of India group who felt that the editorial head used the Times group to create a new platform for himself by posturing on issues that were blatantly pro-BJP government in New Delhi.

Meanwhile, media industry sources indicated that the application for Goswami’s news venture has been made to the government last month seeking at least various clearances to start a TV news channel. Though sketchy details are available, but the company lists a Kolkata-based businessman and a Bangalore-based media-entrepreneur-turned-politician as backers. This information could not be confirmed independently by Indiantelevision.com from the Republic or relevant government organisations.

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January 9, 2017
Arnab’s Republic widens footprint on Facebook, Twitter

NEW DELHI: The nation is warming up to the Republic. Former Times TV Network chief editor Arnab Goswami, who quit late 2016 the media house where he built his career, is now whipping up social media frenzy with his new news and media venture dubbed Republic News.

“The nation wants to know! We are now live on social. Until we hit your screens, track the revolution here! #RepublicOnSocial,” Republic or @republic tweeted on January 7, 2017 on its page that says it’s the official page of “India’s most awaited news venture” going on to add that “Republic is independent. Republic is global. Republic is disruptive. Republic is your movement. Join us.”

Republic News India’s Facebook page already has about 14,000 `Likes’, while the Twitter page (handle @Republic) has over 43,000 followers till the time of writing this report. And, the number is growing. Some five thousand followers got added to the Twitter page between January, 7 2017 evening and January 8, 2017 afternoon as tweets are getting pinned by a global PR company, probably hired to oversee external communications, and retweets happening by media personalities, including the likes of South Asia chief of world’s largest advertising company.

“I have placed my belief in the people of India. I believe in this republic. There is a reason why I have named it Republic – It’s for the public, voice of the public, undiluted. And I promise you today that till my last day in this profession, I will not let down your faith in me. I am placing my belief in you.” This is a message that has been attributed to Goswami on December 27, 2016 on the FB page of Republic News (@RepublicIndiaNews), which some observers described as mushy, theatrical and true to Goswami’s style.

The sugary social media messages of RepublicIndiaNews continued on FB in the new year: “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.’Best Hope’ is the only word that is been reminded by me every new year evening. Wishing A Very Hopeful New Year Ahead to all my fans and well wishers. #HappyNewYear #Republic.” Both the Twitter and FB page carry a stylised photo of Goswami.

The ‘About’ section of the FB page lists the owner/creator of the page as “News and Media House” and gives no other details or when the news venture likely to be launched.

Though Goswami doesn’t have FB or Twitter page under his personal name, a tradition he seems to have carried from his Times Now days in sharp contrast to some his fellow celeb TV news anchors who are hyper active on social media — and get trolled heavily often by pro-government accounts — the Twitter handle @Repubic thanked the social media platform for associating with it and handing out an official welcome to the about-to-be-launched news venture, which also added to the buzz creation.

Goswami announced his decision to quit Times Now early November 2016 first to his editorial team after returning from a trip to the Maldives and later conveyed it to his corporate bosses, which riled many within the Times of India group who felt that the editorial head used the Times group to create a new platform for himself by posturing on issues that were blatantly pro-BJP government in New Delhi.

Meanwhile, media industry sources indicated that the application for Goswami’s news venture has been made to the government last month seeking at least various clearances to start a TV news channel. Though sketchy details are available, but the company lists a Kolkata-based businessman and a Bangalore-based media-entrepreneur-turned-politician as backers. This information could not be confirmed independently by Indiantelevision.com from the Republic or relevant government organisations.

ALSO READ:

It is Arnab’s Republic now

Arnab Goswami quits as editor-in-chief of Times Television Network

Times Network MD & CEO MK Anand speaks out on l’affaire Arnab

‘King’ content will take over monopolistic media entities, says Arnab

January 9, 2017
Yuvraj, Tamannah & Amy share Oppo spirit

MUMBAI: As new year comes, ace cricketer and Bollywood heartthrobs — Yuvraj Singh, Tamannah Bhatia and Amy Jackson — shared their New Year wishes with their fans on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and asked them for support on their new video “I am an Expert” by sharing it and tagging their favorite celebrity out of the three. Each one of the three will select a lucky fan and send them an upgraded F1s with a genuine signature on the back.

The video, starring Yuvraj, Tamannah and Amy, which was released on 30 December, 2016, as a part of Oppo’s new year campaign with the theme of “Being an expert”, which wants to convey that just like the selfie expert Oppo F1s, one can realize their dreams by never giving up and working hard towards achieving it.

Oppo India brand director Will Yang said, “Being an expert in your field, requires focus, determination and hard work. This spirit of determination is shared both by Oppo and our celebrities.”

The video showcases the three celebs honing their skills on their respective testing fields. During the long term of practice and hundreds times of failure, they always motivate themselves to not give up and command themselves. Finally, with consistent practice they become experts – Tamannah is doing her steps perfectly, Amy has perfected her posture and stunt whereas Yuvraj is seen uncovering a katana sword slicing a ball into two halves perfectly.

The trio will reveal their individual journeys with their fans on their own social media platforms on 3 January. Consumers will have a chance to win Oppo upgraded F1s with celebrities ‘signature by participating in the campaign till 10 January 10, 2017.

January 2, 2017
Yuvraj, Tamannah & Amy share Oppo spirit

MUMBAI: As new year comes, ace cricketer and Bollywood heartthrobs — Yuvraj Singh, Tamannah Bhatia and Amy Jackson — shared their New Year wishes with their fans on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and asked them for support on their new video “I am an Expert” by sharing it and tagging their favorite celebrity out of the three. Each one of the three will select a lucky fan and send them an upgraded F1s with a genuine signature on the back.

The video, starring Yuvraj, Tamannah and Amy, which was released on 30 December, 2016, as a part of Oppo’s new year campaign with the theme of “Being an expert”, which wants to convey that just like the selfie expert Oppo F1s, one can realize their dreams by never giving up and working hard towards achieving it.

Oppo India brand director Will Yang said, “Being an expert in your field, requires focus, determination and hard work. This spirit of determination is shared both by Oppo and our celebrities.”

The video showcases the three celebs honing their skills on their respective testing fields. During the long term of practice and hundreds times of failure, they always motivate themselves to not give up and command themselves. Finally, with consistent practice they become experts – Tamannah is doing her steps perfectly, Amy has perfected her posture and stunt whereas Yuvraj is seen uncovering a katana sword slicing a ball into two halves perfectly.

The trio will reveal their individual journeys with their fans on their own social media platforms on 3 January. Consumers will have a chance to win Oppo upgraded F1s with celebrities ‘signature by participating in the campaign till 10 January 10, 2017.

January 2, 2017
After Facebook and YouTube, now Twitter to host Live videos

MUMBAI: Twitter today announced that its users can broadcast live video directly from its apps. Powered by Periscope, live video on Twitter allows people to share and experience everything from significant moments to daily life together with an audience – all through a Tweet.

“We started Periscope because we wanted to give people the superpower to share live video with an audience. Bringing this capability directly into the Twitter app is an important step because it brings that superpower to the hundreds of millions of people who use Twitter,” said Periscope CEO Kayvon Beykpour. “Twitter’s already the place where people go to see what’s happening. With this update, anyone can now broadcast what’s happening live.”

Members of the audience within a live video on Twitter can interact with the broadcaster by commenting and sending hearts to show their support. Tweets that contain live video can be Retweeted, liked, and shared anywhere that people can share a Tweet.

Anyone on Twitter can now create and Tweet live video with the latest Android and iOS updates.

Updates :

• You do not need to download Periscope to go live on Twitter with this update. You can go live straight from Twitter.
• The feature is not available to India only – this is global for everyone on iOS and Android as of today and rolling out during the next 24 hours.
• Periscope was the first to popularize live video and you’ve been able to view live video in Twitter since January. This update brings the creation and engagement aspects of live video into Twitter natively.

December 14, 2016
After Facebook and YouTube, now Twitter to host Live videos

MUMBAI: Twitter today announced that its users can broadcast live video directly from its apps. Powered by Periscope, live video on Twitter allows people to share and experience everything from significant moments to daily life together with an audience – all through a Tweet.

“We started Periscope because we wanted to give people the superpower to share live video with an audience. Bringing this capability directly into the Twitter app is an important step because it brings that superpower to the hundreds of millions of people who use Twitter,” said Periscope CEO Kayvon Beykpour. “Twitter’s already the place where people go to see what’s happening. With this update, anyone can now broadcast what’s happening live.”

Members of the audience within a live video on Twitter can interact with the broadcaster by commenting and sending hearts to show their support. Tweets that contain live video can be Retweeted, liked, and shared anywhere that people can share a Tweet.

Anyone on Twitter can now create and Tweet live video with the latest Android and iOS updates.

Updates :

• You do not need to download Periscope to go live on Twitter with this update. You can go live straight from Twitter.
• The feature is not available to India only – this is global for everyone on iOS and Android as of today and rolling out during the next 24 hours.
• Periscope was the first to popularize live video and you’ve been able to view live video in Twitter since January. This update brings the creation and engagement aspects of live video into Twitter natively.

December 14, 2016
How ‘internet’ mourned Jayalalithaa’s death

MUMBAI: 5 December, 2016, was a dark day. Not just for Tamil Nadu politics, but for everyone inspired by and believing in the strength of a self-made woman who rose to the senior ranks of leadership.

Tamil Nadu’s former chief minister and AIADMK supremo J. Jayalalithaa’s death was a shock to the entire nation.

The announcement itself shrouded in doubts, rumours, misreporting and impending fear of rioting, it set India, and even people abroad, talking about it through social media.

So much so, that between 4 and 8 December ‘Jayalalithaa – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’ was the most searched topic on Google search, according to data collated by the digital marketing enterprise Liqvd Asia.

Mention of ‘Jayalalithaa’ also surged during this span of time.

If one were the spread out the reception/ reaction of her death on the internet into various platforms, it was clear that most people were mourning her death on Twitter. Twitter lead the discussions with a staggering 97.2 per cent, followed by comments. A total of 609K conversations on her were recording online during this time, as per the data provided by Liqvd Asia.

Going by regions, Puducherry showed complete interest in the matter with 100 per cent of its online conversation surrounding Jayalalithaa’s death. It followed naturally by Tamil Nadu. 36 per cent of the conversation coming from Andaman And Nicobar Islands too were about Jayalalithaa’s death.

Globally, while almost 75 per cent of the conversation recorded in India was about Jayalalithaa, the U.S., Malaysia and the UK too were talking about the same.

(The above story is based on the info-graphics provided by Liqvd Asia)

December 10, 2016
How ‘internet’ mourned Jayalalithaa’s death

MUMBAI: 5 December, 2016, was a dark day. Not just for Tamil Nadu politics, but for everyone inspired by and believing in the strength of a self-made woman who rose to the senior ranks of leadership.

Tamil Nadu’s former chief minister and AIADMK supremo J. Jayalalithaa’s death was a shock to the entire nation.

The announcement itself shrouded in doubts, rumours, misreporting and impending fear of rioting, it set India, and even people abroad, talking about it through social media.

So much so, that between 4 and 8 December ‘Jayalalithaa – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’ was the most searched topic on Google search, according to data collated by the digital marketing enterprise Liqvd Asia.

Mention of ‘Jayalalithaa’ also surged during this span of time.

If one were the spread out the reception/ reaction of her death on the internet into various platforms, it was clear that most people were mourning her death on Twitter. Twitter lead the discussions with a staggering 97.2 per cent, followed by comments. A total of 609K conversations on her were recording online during this time, as per the data provided by Liqvd Asia.

Going by regions, Puducherry showed complete interest in the matter with 100 per cent of its online conversation surrounding Jayalalithaa’s death. It followed naturally by Tamil Nadu. 36 per cent of the conversation coming from Andaman And Nicobar Islands too were about Jayalalithaa’s death.

Globally, while almost 75 per cent of the conversation recorded in India was about Jayalalithaa, the U.S., Malaysia and the UK too were talking about the same.

(The above story is based on the info-graphics provided by Liqvd Asia)

December 10, 2016
Cashless villages ‘Mumkin Hai’ with new channel & Rs 5-cr campaign

MUMBAI: The government has launched ‘DigiShala’, a Doordarshan free DTH channel, to promote cashless transactions in India — the first step in online payment education through the electronic media. The channel will be brought through GSAT15 (DD Direct DTH), 93.5 degree East, Receive frequency: 11590 Mhz.

The launch of the channel is part of the government’s ‘Digi Dhan Abhiyan’ under which www.cashlessindia.gov.in has been created to serve as a knowledge repository. The government plans to teach people how to safeguard their accounts from phishing and cyber crimes.

Minister of electronics and information technology Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the television was one of the most effective and far-reaching mediums to create awareness. The ministry was rolling out a dedicated TV channel to inform citizens about digital payment ecosystem and its benefits he added.

DigiShala aims to impart information, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, on the online payment ecosystem, its benefits, tools, and processes. The channel, via its user-friendly content, will also encourage viewers to use online payments. The expected viewership of the channel is more over two crore across India. It will be available free (without subscription fee) and hence could be availed by the poor.

Prasad said that the channel would show programmes depicting demos of making digital payments using USSD, UPI, Aadhaar, e-wallets, cards, and various talk shows and panel discussions with experts, as well as information about products and services under the Digital India programme. Prasad said the goal was to help small traders and citizens to switch to digital payments.

NITI Aayog has meantime launched an integrated campaign across print, television, radio and social media promoting digital payments to turn India into a cashless economy. The commission has been tasked to create a simplified yet convincing communication. With a primary budget of Rs 5 crore, the campaign will run for a period of six months in 19 regional languages. The call-to-action advertising spots with a local tone highlight routine activities such as shopping, hiring an auto, bill payments or buying groceries in which consumers can use online payments.

On Facebook and Twitter, influencers such as Abhinav Bindra and Sakshi Malik are endorsing the digital payment campaign using #Digitalpayments and #IPayDigitally. The campaign has been created by The Moving Pixels Co and Thinkstr — Ahmedabad- and Gurgaon-based advertising agencies respectively.

The TVC ‘Mumkin Hai’ (It’s possible) features a mix of consumers across occupations, age groups and economic levels as the voice-over explains various digital options. The ad ends with the prime minister’s speech urging people to become a part of cashless India.

December 10, 2016