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  • News industry vet Umesh Upadhyay passes away

    News industry vet Umesh Upadhyay passes away

    MUMBAI:  Veteran TV journalist Umesh Upadhyay passed on 1 September after what is being described as an accidental fall from the fourth floor of his apartment building in Vasant Kunj in New Delhi. Upadhyay was inspecting the renovation when he stumbled and dropped to the second floor. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

    Umesh had addressed students of the Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication on 31 August  as a guest lecturer and was active on linkedin even on 1 September wherein he responded to feedback on his talk from students at the institute.

    Umesh described himself as a writer, columnist and media consultant and educationist since November 2023 when he left Reliance Industries as president and media director. Prior to that he had had stints with Network18, Janmat TV, Zee News, Home TV, Zee TV, Doordarshan and PTI.

    His last rites were conducted earlier today.

    A flood of condolences has been pouring in on social media following Umesh’s demise. Prime minister Modi too came on X to express his feelings. Said he: “I am deeply saddened by the demise of senior journalist and writer Umesh Upadhyayji, who made valuable contributions in the field of digital media and TV.”

  • RIL innovates; to live stream Q1-2016-17 results on FB, Youtube, Periscope

    RIL innovates; to live stream Q1-2016-17 results on FB, Youtube, Periscope

    MUMBAI: When you are a company that generates Rs 1,000 crore a day in revenue, you have to do things in style right? We are referring to the Mukesh Ambani group company Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

    It is touting a first for a global company as it gets ready to stream live its CFO’s Alok Agarwal’s analysis of its Q1-2016-17 results from a single axis (read a camera) over Youtube, Twitter’s Periscope and Facebook Live today. In most cases in the past, companies have streamed an event live on one of the three platforms but using different cameras.

    Says a company official: “Three cameras means three different angles for three different platforms. And an individual can look at only one camera at a time which means that somewhere or the other it appears as though he is not addressing people.”

    Apparently, RIL has technically innovated to have one video out from a single camera and distributing it to the three outlets with the help of a switcher.

    The test signal of the feed was seen on the verified Facebook page of RIL president and media director Umesh Upadhyay, the company’s Twitter feed called @FlameOfTruth and its YouTube landing, @flameoftruth2014.

    The company had streamed its results announcement live on Facebook in January 2016 with Agarwal holding forth on its Q3 2015-16 results. It then added Periscope to communicate its Q4 2015-2016 results.

    Now it has taken the step to simulcast the live stream on all the three digital platforms for its Q1 2016-2017 financials.

    “We are where the sophisticated consumer of media and stakeholders are, spread across different geographies and time zones ” an RIL official confirmed, requesting not to be named.

    A promo announcing this LIVE feed has already attracted 4.14 lakh reach, 1.03 lakh views, 2,300 likes on Facebook alone.

    RIL has more than 3 million shareholders. Even if 10 per cent of them log onto the live stream, that will be equal to the audiences that some TV shows get.

    Now if cable TV operators choose to stream this to their subscribers that could mean even more reach for RIL.

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/flameoftruth2014

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelianceIndustriesLimited/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/flameoftruth

  • RIL innovates; to live stream Q1-2016-17 results on FB, Youtube, Periscope

    RIL innovates; to live stream Q1-2016-17 results on FB, Youtube, Periscope

    MUMBAI: When you are a company that generates Rs 1,000 crore a day in revenue, you have to do things in style right? We are referring to the Mukesh Ambani group company Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

    It is touting a first for a global company as it gets ready to stream live its CFO’s Alok Agarwal’s analysis of its Q1-2016-17 results from a single axis (read a camera) over Youtube, Twitter’s Periscope and Facebook Live today. In most cases in the past, companies have streamed an event live on one of the three platforms but using different cameras.

    Says a company official: “Three cameras means three different angles for three different platforms. And an individual can look at only one camera at a time which means that somewhere or the other it appears as though he is not addressing people.”

    Apparently, RIL has technically innovated to have one video out from a single camera and distributing it to the three outlets with the help of a switcher.

    The test signal of the feed was seen on the verified Facebook page of RIL president and media director Umesh Upadhyay, the company’s Twitter feed called @FlameOfTruth and its YouTube landing, @flameoftruth2014.

    The company had streamed its results announcement live on Facebook in January 2016 with Agarwal holding forth on its Q3 2015-16 results. It then added Periscope to communicate its Q4 2015-2016 results.

    Now it has taken the step to simulcast the live stream on all the three digital platforms for its Q1 2016-2017 financials.

    “We are where the sophisticated consumer of media and stakeholders are, spread across different geographies and time zones ” an RIL official confirmed, requesting not to be named.

    A promo announcing this LIVE feed has already attracted 4.14 lakh reach, 1.03 lakh views, 2,300 likes on Facebook alone.

    RIL has more than 3 million shareholders. Even if 10 per cent of them log onto the live stream, that will be equal to the audiences that some TV shows get.

    Now if cable TV operators choose to stream this to their subscribers that could mean even more reach for RIL.

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/flameoftruth2014

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelianceIndustriesLimited/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/flameoftruth

  • 72% satisfaction rate with Modi Government: CNN IBN, IBN7 poll

    72% satisfaction rate with Modi Government: CNN IBN, IBN7 poll

    MUMBAI: As Network18’s news channels CNN-IBN and IBN7’s special programming around Modi Government’s one year in power draws to a close, the channels presented a special poll for its viewers assessing the government’s performance from the citizen’s perspective.

     

    Marking a shift in leadership and style of governance, the Modi Government undertook a series of measures to achieve the vision of a better India. To evaluate the impact of these changes at the ground level, Axis MyIndia conducted a comprehensive survey across 23 states and more than 155 districts with a sample size of 20,000 across all age groups of society with a 70/30 urban-rural spread.

     

    The survey findings showed that over 72 per cent of the respondents said that they were satisfied with the performance of the Modi Government on account of development, skillful governance and lower prices in the previous year.  Close to 56 per cent of the sample, believed that Modi is an effective Prime Minister and has helped improve India’s image globally.

     

    Network18 news president Umesh Upadhyay said, “We have always ensured to follow the most robust and scientific research processes to truly capture the voice of the people. This survey is another initiative driven by this thought process and we believe that it reflects the sentiments of the common men and women of this country, most accurately, with regards to the performance of the Modi Government as it reaches the crucial milestone of an year in office.”

     

    On the issue of the relationship between the Government and RSS, 32 per cent of the respondents felt that there was no interference by RSS in the affairs of the government. On the impact of controversial statements such as those relating to Ghar Wapasi, approx 31 per cent of the respondent felt that such statement do not dent the image of the Government at all whereas approx 33 per cent felt that such statements do have an adverse impact; overall 43 per cent of the respondents felt that those making controversial statement should be controlled. 

  • Network18 to review Narendra Modi govt’s one year at conclave

    Network18 to review Narendra Modi govt’s one year at conclave

    MUMBAI: As the NDA Government completes a year in office, Network18 has launched an initiative called Modi Sarkar – Year One Dialogue.

     

    The initiative will see policy makers from the NDA government and experts from various fields discussing and assessing the series of administrative measures taken by the new regime with a vision for a better India in a day-long conclave.

     

    Modi Sarkar – One Year Dialogue is the third in a row of Network 18 dialogues.

     

    IBN Network CEO Avinash Kaul said, “Modi Sarkar – Year One Dialogue will serve as a beneficial platform to examine key areas of the reforms brought in by the Modi Government and give our audience a recap of how the world’s largest democracy sees the first year of the Modi government’s vision for India.”

     

    Keeping in mind the importance of the first anniversary of this NDA government Modi Sarkar – Year One Dialogue will review the key priority areas of the government and their road map to achieve the stated objectives. The day-long conclave will review the last year of Modi governance and check whether the trajectory of the stated policy framework is on the right course. Including multiple panels, keynotes, and interactions, the dialogue will see a recap of the initiatives taken in the past year.

     

    Modi Sarkar – Year One Dialogue will also host dignitaries from diverse backgrounds such as ministers, bureaucrats, policy consultants, diplomats and industry heads who will deliberate upon key topics ranging from Make in India, Brand India Under Modi, Maximum Governance Minimum Government and Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas (Inclusive Growth).

     

    Network18 Group president, news Umesh Upadhyay said, “We at IBN Network aim to use this occasion to host the top policy makers in the NDA government to share their journey so far; record their achievements and share dispassionately the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”

     

    The conclave will be hosted on 22 May and will be broadcast across Network18 channels including CNN-IBN and IBN7.

  • Network18 to hold ‘The India – China Dialogues’ in Beijing

    Network18 to hold ‘The India – China Dialogues’ in Beijing

    MUMBAI: In the lead up to PM Narendra Modi’s visit to China, Network 18 has launched ‘The India – China Dialogues,’ which is an initiative that aims to mirror the emerging dynamism in bilateral policy making and reflect on the areas of mutual cooperation between India and China.

     

    The full day conclave will be hosted on 12 May, 2015 at Park Hyatt, Beijing and broadcast across the leading Network18 channels including CNN-IBN and IBN7.

     

    The second such initiative in a series of ‘Dialogues’ after the India-US Dialogues organised on the eve of President Barack Obama’s visit to India in January this year, the India – China Dialogues endeavours to build a critical mass – both intellectual and proper to propel this vital relationship to the next level.

     

    With Modi’s maiden journey to Beijing, this year will see the recalibration and cementing of bilateral ties between Asia’s two leading economies – India and China. Modi’s trip is all set to be a potentially defining one, which could transform ties between the two Asian neighbours and create new opportunities for their people.

     

    The India – China Dialogues will see distinguished dignitaries from both sides examining key areas that are pivotal in this partnership. Topics ranging from trade and investment, technology cooperation and the business prospects with Make in India, will be discussed. The expert panel will also explore the synergies for growth in the areas of tourism, healthcare and education, people to people relations.

     

    IBN Network CEO Avinash Kaul said, “As Asia’s leading economies come together, we are looking forward to solution led discussions that will help the two nations to further cultivate their relations and script new pathways of progress for all. I’m sure that the India-China Dialogues will serve as a beneficial platform to examine key areas that will shape the relationship between the two countries and ideate out-of-the-box solutions for the two governments.”

     

    Network 18 group president – news Umesh Upadhyay added, “We at Network18 take immense pride in announcing The India – China Dialogues after the huge success of The India-US Dialogues. Marking the prestigious occasion of our Prime Ministers visit to China, this conclave aims to give our viewers an in-depth analysis of the relationship between India and China and set the tone for PM Modi’s visit.”

  • Third edition of ‘The Edutainment Show’ to be held in three cities

    Third edition of ‘The Edutainment Show’ to be held in three cities

    MUMBAI: The third edition of India’s largest educational exhibition, summit and awards, ‘The Edutainment Show’ is back and upping the ante by showcasing the summit in three cities namely Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata where students can explore exciting career options in Media, communication and design education and participate in informative workshops with media stalwarts.

     

    While the first two years were a huge success in Mumbai, with over 40 top industry speakers and over 4000 students attending the exhibition and summit, The Edutainment Show 2015 grows to 3 more cities creating the largest platform which promises to be a one-stop platform of information, fun and an educational experience (Eduperience) with the leading institutes and experts of Media, Communication and Design education under the same roof.

     

    The two-day event in each city by Event Capital will see the top schools and institutes across verticals like Events, Films, Fashion, PR, Advertising, Radio, Performing arts, Music, Television, Jewellery, Graphic design, Animation design showcasing their courses through an intensive platform that reaches out to the students exclusively. Some of the exhibitors who shall be participating in 2015 edition are Ecole Intuit.Lab, Whistling Woods International , Neeta Lulla School of Fashion, ISDI Parsons,  Laureate Design, BD Somani, Annapurna- ISFM, Mod’ Art International, Pearl Academy,  Istituto Marangoni, Raffles Design International, Amity, SIMC, Srishti, WLC, NIFT, Amity Today to name a few.

     

    The Edutainment Summit 2015 will bring together veterans and field experts in every city aimed at introducing the student community to the specialized fields, develop and expand their knowledge in the chosen industry through interaction with the speakers. The platform is a must visit for students who wish to pursue careers in media, communications and design industry (under graduates, graduates & post graduates). Some of the experts who are slotted to speak this year are Siddharth Kannan – RJ; Roshan Abbas – MD, Encompass; Sophy Shivaraman -Executive Director, Indian Documentary Foundation; Anurag Batra, CEO – Exhange4media and many more.

     

    The Edutainment Awards 2015 will take place in Delhi for which entries from institutes are still pouring in to vie for the top spots. The Awards received an overwhelming response last year with over 20 institutes awarded under various categories and judged by an expert jury panel. For the coming edition, the organizers shall be accepting entries until 20th April 2015. Some of the jury members this year are Dr. Bhaskar Das, Group CEO, Zee Media; Amith Prabhu, Owner- SCoRe; Umesh Upadhyay, President, Network 18;  Durbar Ganguly, Publisher- Editor, Millennium Post Daily; Anand Gurnani, Founder & Director Animation Express; Cyrus Dastur, Founder – Shamiana Short Films to name a few. To avail details on the same, one can contact gitanjali@eventcapital.in .

     

    Deepak Choudhary, Director & CEO, Event Capital says, “The Edutainment Summit has been really close to me. With its third year in India, I feel privileged to see the various institutes and students benefitting from the show and we aim at having 20,000+ students engaging in career discussions and being nurtured from the celebrity in the industry. The idea of evolving in media, design and communication for aspiring students will allow us to work on a bigger and better stage in 2015 and provide a bridge for the unconventional professions to meet the right candidates.”

     

  • Network18 signs MoU with St Stephen’s College

    Network18 signs MoU with St Stephen’s College

    MUMBAI: Network18, promoter of news brands CNN-IBN and IBN7, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with St Stephen’s College, which will further the aim of educational inclusivity. As part of this initiative, Stephen’s College will offer a certificate course in Citizenship & Cultural Richness.

     

    Under the course, St Stephen’s College will hold weekly classes conducted by its regular faculty and alumni including top serving and retired judges, bureaucrats and renowned academicians.

     

    The lecture content will be hosted across the digital and social media platforms of Network18 (ibnlive.com & ibnkhabar.com) and St Stephen’s College.

     

    While inaugurating the course, Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur, said, “This course is ready to reach out to people to make them better citizens and to help the society.”

     

    St Stephen’s College principal Valson Thampu feels the very purpose of the course is to enable students and citizens to live a rich life and to become responsible citizens. “I am delighted that Network 18, particularly CNN-IBN has gladly come forward to support this initiative, which is a signal of the robustness of media,” said Thampu.  

     

    Network18 president – news Umesh Upadhyay added, “We will help in every way possible to promote this course and make this an initiative that will make our youth into responsible citizens, who contribute to the growth of this country. We are grateful to St Stephen’s for partnering us on this mission to help make media more responsible and conscientious.”

     

    CNN-IBN and IBN7 will align their Citizen Journalist show with the course offered under the joint initiative.  The idea is to encourage the citizens enrolled in the course to become citizen journalists and highlight issues and problems around them as faced by the common man.

  • Network18 announces Media Institute Initiative (MII)

    Network18 announces Media Institute Initiative (MII)

    MUMBAI: News channels CNN-IBN and IBN7 have planned to launch a Media Institute Initiative (MII) that will engage media schools in the country and abroad through a structured and collaborative approach aimed at unleashing the potential of the youth. Initiative aims to deepen the industry – academia engagement in the media space through seminars, internships, guest lectures and other interventions for sectoral capability enhancement.

     

    Speaking on the MII, Network18 president news Umesh Upadhyay said, “We are really happy to launch the Media Institute Initiative that will engage the industry, the youth and the sharpest academic minds on an on-going basis. The cross-pollination of ideas and talent will create unparalleled opportunities and ideas that will have the potential to define the media landscape of the future.”

     

    Under this initiative, the first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is being signed with the Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita Avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur in the presence of Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh. The MOU will be signed between Network18 president news Umesh Upadhyay, and Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita Avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya vice chancellor Sachchidanand Joshi on 30 January 2015 in Raipur. IBN7 deputy managing editor Sumit Awasthi will address the aspiring media professionals in the city.

     

  • Revamped IBN7 to focus on ‘news’ and not ‘views’

    Revamped IBN7 to focus on ‘news’ and not ‘views’

    MUMBAI: In a bid to differentiate itself in the crowded Hindi news genre, IBN7 of the Network18 group has decided to re-launch itself once again.  

    It was in July 2013, that the channel had revamped itself.  Now on 19 October, it will again undergo change to reposition itself with the new tag line ‘Hausla Hai’, a fresh perspective and a committed team of reporters, new shows and pacier and cleaner graphics.

    Network 18 News president Umesh Upadhyay stated that the re-launch will be a defining milestone for the channel.
    “Our increased focus on news as against just views, clean look and feel, our unmatched footprint and coverage and our focus on strong journalistic values will resonate with the Hindi news viewers. We already have an exceptionally strong team with senior journalists like Sanjeev Paliwal and MK Jha which has become stronger, more vibrant and more credible with the addition of our new team members.”

    With over 2,200 reporters across the country, the channel plans to focus on providing more news as opposed to views and opinions that it says have become the norm on most news channels.

    The changes at the channel are being fronted by established faces of television like Sumit Awasthi, Richa Anirudh and Akash Soni along with Navjyot Kaur, Tejasvi Chandok Nayyar, Payal Bhuyan, Himani Naithani, Pankaj Bhargava, Amrit Anand and the channel’s present team of journalists and reporters.

    As part of the new launch, IBN7 will also be launching several new shows. From a programme that will showcase news from every nook and corner of the country called Desh Din Bhar to a big town, big story show named Rajdhani Express and a show dedicated to the latest buzz and trends in the social media space called INews. The prime time programming on IBN7 is also being strengthened with a new show Aath Baje which will be a round-up of news and will also deep dive into major issues. This will be followed by a rejuvenated India Nau Baje which will have short format news, packages and newsmaker interviews and a new crime bulletin called Crime News.