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  • TV9 Marathi surfs on to DD Free Dish; expands reach

    TV9 Marathi surfs on to DD Free Dish; expands reach

    MUMBAI: TV9 Marathi has become the first Marathi news channel to launch on DD Free Dish, India’s largest free-to-air direct-to-home platform. This strategic move significantly broadens the channel’s viewership, delivering Marathi news to millions of additional households across Maharashtra.

    “At TV9, we have already created many firsts in the industry. While certain organisations may adopt controversial methods to grow viewership, here is another meaningful first from TV9 Network: TV9 Marathi is the first regional language news channel available on DD Free Dish. We are glad that we will now be able to reach the vast DD Free Dish audience, that has been so far deprived of TV9 Marathi,” said TV9 Network MD & CEO Barun Das.

    TV9 Marathi has consistently led the Marathi news genre for three consecutive years, according to BARC data, claimed TV9 in a press release. The channel’s innovative programming and in-depth reporting have established it as a primary source of news for viewers in Maharashtra. The move to DD Free Dish further solidifies this position.

    TV9 Marathi business head Bhushan Khot highlighted: “TV9 Marathi has been a dominant leader for three years and has become the one and only choice of viewers; hence, we have a new brand positioning that suits our aggressive style of news reporting and presentation and our entire approach as a fearless brand. The brand positioning of TV9 Marathi, Ekmev (one and only), reaffirms the fact that TV9 Marathi is the ultimate news destination for viewers in Maharashtra.” 

    TV9 managing editor Umesh Kumawat added:  “TV9 Marathi will now, give the viewers of DD Free Dish an opportunity to watch Maharashtra’s Ekamev of Marathi news. TV9 Marathi has been a trendsetter in the Marathi news genre and has brought a key shift in news presentation, which the competition has often tried to follow. From common people to decision-makers, all rely on TV9 Marathi for news breaks and updates, which shows the kind of trust the brand has built over the years.”

  • PM Modi praises TV9 Network for journalistic integrity

    PM Modi praises TV9 Network for journalistic integrity

    Mumbai: At the recently held exclusive roundtable interview with five editors of TV9 Network, the prime minister Narendra Modi took a few minutes to bestow words of praise and offer his congratulations to the network. The ‘PM and 5 Editors Roundtable’ was an unprecedented initiative to bring together the prime minister of the world’s largest democracy and five editors of its largest network. Over an hour and thirty minutes, the PM and the five editors engaged in a conversation that was as candid as it was momentous.

    The prime minister congratulated TV9 Network for fulfilling its duty to the country and its people without pandering to the stance of any one particular party – including his own. “Your network has published many stories criticising the BJP, and I take no issue with that. Because not once have I ever received a report that TV9 Network has engaged in activities that harm the country itself, or its reputation”, he remarked.

    Prime minister Modi also praised the journalistic integrity of TV9 Network at the roundtable discussion, saying, “At no point in time have I ever seen incidents, from any corner of the country, presented with mala fide intent by TV9 Network”.

    Acknowledging the extensive reach of both the broadcast and digital platforms of TV9 Network and praising the timeliness of its reportage to the five editors present, he said, “My congratulations go out to TV9 Network and its digital platforms, which enjoy a huge viewership. Whenever I travel abroad and need a reference point, I visit the TV9 Network digital platforms. (The network) puts out information that is current, and I refer to it sometimes too.”

    TV9 Network’s offerings in the digital media space were recently packaged into a comprehensive, cutting-edge initiative – the News9 Mediaverse. Comprising News9 Plus – the world’s first news OTT; News9 Live – India’s only 24×7 digital-exclusive English live stream; and News9Live.com – the English news website, the News9 Mediaverse is bringing the news to viewers in new-age formats.

    Prime minister Modi concluded his remarks about TV9 Network by saying, “Such media (networks) are essential for our country”.

    In February 2024, the prime minister similarly lauded the network, for the diversity of its newsroom and the efforts of its teams, while delivering the summit keynote address at TV9 Network’s flagship conclave, the What India Thinks Today Global Summit. He said, “In TV9 Network’s newsroom, I see the diversity of our vibrant democracy represented. To all the network’s writers, reporters, and technical teams, from varying geographies and linguistic backgrounds, I offer my compliments”.

  • News18 Lokmat appoints Umesh Kumawat as managing editor

    News18 Lokmat appoints Umesh Kumawat as managing editor

    MUMBAI: Network18 has today announced the appointment of Umesh Kumawat as managing editor of News18 Lokmat that positions itself on top of the ladder in the regional broadcast news industry. The company is is a joint venture of two media powerhouses in India, Network 18’s TV18 Broadcast Ltd. and the Lokmat Media Pvt Ltd, running Maharashtra’s newspaper.

    He comes with close to nineteen years of experience in journalism. Prior to Network18, he was senior editor with ABP News for fourteen years. Previously he has been a part of  media brands like Aajtak, Zee News and TV 9.  He has also been honored with many awards in the field of journalism.

    Kumawat said, “I’m delighted to be leading the team at News18 Lokmat and being a part of Network18 Group, which is one of the most renowned media houses in India. It is an honor to be a part of such a well-respected media house that comprises of an incredibly talented team. I look forward to bringing authentic, speedy and reliable news and stories to our audience. It is my goal to make the channel an essential part of the viewer’s everyday life.”

  • TV9 Marathi managing editor Kumawat resigns within a month

    MUMBAI: What is going on at TV9? Umesh Kumawat, who had started his innings at TV9 Marathi as the managing editor recently, has left the company within a month. Monday (31 July) was his last day in office. Recently, celebrated journalist Nikhil Wagle had reportedly quit hosting weekday show ‘Sadetod’ within three months.

    Kumawat did not take the call when Indiantelevision.com tried his number — twice. Before TV9, Kumawat worked for ABP News for 14 years, and has earlier done stints with Zee News and Aajtak.

    Speaking to Indiantelevision.com on 21 June, Kumawat had said, “We have changed the format of TV9 Marathi; senior journalist Nilesh Khare’ will now host shows such as  ‘Baatmi Maagchi Baatmi’ and ‘Sadetod with Nikhil Wagle.’ Nilesh Khare is the TV9 Marathi executive editor, host and anchor. 

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    TV9 Marathi recently also introduced other news formats in prime time slots — ‘Maharashtra Uttar Haway’, ‘Aaple Shahar,’ ‘Divasbharachya Baatmya’ and ‘Mumbai 24×7.’ Kumawat had declined to offer comment on the general fall in news viewership across channels. 

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  • TV9 Marathi format has changed, says new editor Kumawat

    MUMBAI: Umesh Kumawat, who was the senior editor at ABP News, has started his new innings at TV9 Marathi as the managing editor. Umesh, who has been working for ABP News for 14 years, has earlier done stints with Zee News and Aajtak.

    Speaking to Indiantelevision.com, Kumawat said, “We have changed the format of TV9 Marathi; senior journalist Nilesh Khare’ will now host shows such as  ‘Baatmi Maagchi Baatmi’ and ‘Sadetod with Nikhil Wagle.’ Nilesh Khare is the TV9 Marathi executive editor, host and anchor.

    TV9 Marathi has also introduced other news formats in prime time slots — ‘Maharashtra Uttar Haway’, ‘Aaple Shahar,’ ‘Divasbharachya Baatmya’ and ‘Mumbai 24×7.’

    Kumavat declined to offer comment on the general fall in news viewership across channels. “No comment” was his crisp reply to a question on hiring of more people.

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