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  • TDSAT declines to implead Star & Zee in Indusind dispute with Media Pro

    TDSAT declines to implead Star & Zee in Indusind dispute with Media Pro

    NEW DELHI: The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has rejected a petition by IndusInd Media & Communications Ltd seeking to implead Star India and Zee on the ground that petition for the dues against Media Pro relate to a time when it was the distributor and content aggregator of these two broadcasters.

    However, Media Pro gave an undertaking that in case the petition succeeds, it would discharge its lawful dues in terms of the decree.

    The miscellaneous application was filed for impleadment of Star and Zee on the ground that it related to a time when it was the distributor and content aggregator of Star and Zee but had ceased to be so with effect from 1 April, 2014 and hence the two broadcasters should also be brought on record as respondents.

    The Tribunal noted, “Needless to that that the undertaking is subject to the respondent’s right to seek its relief against the Tribunal’s judgment, in case it goes against it.”

  • TDSAT declines to implead Star & Zee in Indusind dispute with Media Pro

    TDSAT declines to implead Star & Zee in Indusind dispute with Media Pro

    NEW DELHI: The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has rejected a petition by IndusInd Media & Communications Ltd seeking to implead Star India and Zee on the ground that petition for the dues against Media Pro relate to a time when it was the distributor and content aggregator of these two broadcasters.

    However, Media Pro gave an undertaking that in case the petition succeeds, it would discharge its lawful dues in terms of the decree.

    The miscellaneous application was filed for impleadment of Star and Zee on the ground that it related to a time when it was the distributor and content aggregator of Star and Zee but had ceased to be so with effect from 1 April, 2014 and hence the two broadcasters should also be brought on record as respondents.

    The Tribunal noted, “Needless to that that the undertaking is subject to the respondent’s right to seek its relief against the Tribunal’s judgment, in case it goes against it.”

  • Has RK Singh departed from Zee & the Essel Group?

    Has RK Singh departed from Zee & the Essel Group?

    The rumour mill has gone into overdrive again at Subhash Chandra’s corporate offices. The grapevine has it that RK Singh, chief executive, Playwin Infrawest, Essel Group, has left the company as of yesterday.

    It is not clear what exactly the circumstances of his leaving involved, but when contacted, Singh, who is in Chandigarh at the moment, would only say that he is on leave.

    Singh joined Zee Telefilms in September 1999 replacing Vijay Jindal as CEO. He came on board Zee from ESPN Software where he was CEO. In December 2000, after AT Kearney submitted its report on restructuring the organisation, Singh was made group head of corporate services.

    His tenure there was however, shortlived as five months later Sandeep Goyal joined the organisation as Zee group broadcasting CEO. Singh was subsequently put in charge of new Essel Group company Playwin Infravest – closely held by Chandra and members of his family – which marked the group’s entry into the online lottery business.

  • Has RK Singh departed from Zee & the Essel Group?

    Has RK Singh departed from Zee & the Essel Group?

    The rumour mill has gone into overdrive again at Subhash Chandra’s corporate offices. The grapevine has it that RK Singh, chief executive, Playwin Infrawest, Essel Group, has left the company as of yesterday.

    It is not clear what exactly the circumstances of his leaving involved, but when contacted, Singh, who is in Chandigarh at the moment, would only say that he is on leave.

    Singh joined Zee Telefilms in September 1999 replacing Vijay Jindal as CEO. He came on board Zee from ESPN Software where he was CEO. In December 2000, after AT Kearney submitted its report on restructuring the organisation, Singh was made group head of corporate services.

    His tenure there was however, shortlived as five months later Sandeep Goyal joined the organisation as Zee group broadcasting CEO. Singh was subsequently put in charge of new Essel Group company Playwin Infravest – closely held by Chandra and members of his family – which marked the group’s entry into the online lottery business.

  • ETV Telugu emerges as No.1 channel in Telugu genre: BARC week 52

    ETV Telugu emerges as No.1 channel in Telugu genre: BARC week 52

    MUMBAI: In the concluding week of the year 2015, ETV Telugu emerged as the number one channel in the Telugu genre replacing Maa TV in the first position.

     

    On the other hand, Star Jalsha, Bhojpuri Cinema, Colors Kannada, Asianet, Zee Marathi, Sarthak TV and Sun TV continued to dominate their respective genres in week 52, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) All India ratings.

     

    Bangala GECs

     

    Star Jalsha grabbed the first slot with 265939 (000Sums) followed by Zee Bangla in the second place with 154896 (000Sums) and Jalsha Movies on the third rung with 79222 (000Sums). Zee Bangla Cinema grabbed the fourth berth with 33609 (000Sums), whereas Colors Bangla with 30202 (000Sums) stood at number five.

     

    Bhojpuri GECs

     

    Bhojpuri Cinema led the Bhojpuri genre with 20509 (000Sums) followed by Big Magic Ganga in the number two position with 15521 (000Sums) and Dabangg at number three with 10951 (000Sums). Dangal TV with 7388 (000Sums) and ETV Bihar Jharkhand with 2531(000Sums) grabbed the fourth and fifth slots respectively. 

     

    Kannada GECs

     

    Though Colors Kannada saw a marginal fall in ratings, it continued to lead the Kannada GECs genre and was in the first position with 271592 (000Sums) as against 268806 (000Sums) in week 51. In the second position was Udaya TV with 153369 (000Sums), while Zee Kannada stood in the third position with 143926 (000Sums).
     
    Udaya Movies bagged the fourth position with 141649 (000Sums) and Suvarna stood at number five with 130064 (000Sums).

     

    Malayalam GECs

     

    Witnessing a rise in ratings, Asianet led the genre and came out on top with 327333 (000Sums) against 273833 (000Sums) in last week followed by Mazhavil Manorama in the second position with 120415 (000Sums) and Surya TV in the third spot with 86283 (000Sums). Flower TV grabbed the fourth spot with 83082 (000Sums), whereas Kiran TV stood at the fifth position with 53475 (000Sums).

     

    Marathi GECs

     

    In week 52, Zee Marathi maintained its top position with 184804 (000Sums) with a rise in ratings. Colors Marathi grabbed the second slot with 79672 (000Sums) and Zee Talkies stood at number three with 65794 (000Sums). Star Pravah garnered the fourth slot with 42428 (000Sums) and DD Sayadri was at number five with 20962 (000Sums).

     

    Oriya GECs

     

    Sarthak TV saw a downfall in ratings but secured the leadership position in the genre with 94391 (000Sums) as against 111015 (000Sums) in week 51 followed by Tarang TV in the second spot with 70655 (000Sums). On the other hand, Odisha TV came third with 15537 (000Sums), while Colors Oriya with 14535 (000Sums) grabbed the fourth berth. Prarthana with 9311 (000Sums) stood in the fifth spot.

     

    Tamil GECs

     

    In week 52, Sun TV led the Tamil regional genre but saw a fall in ratings. The channel grabbed pole position with 986826 (000Sums) as against 1042599 (000Sums) in the previous week. In second position was KTV with 317028 (000Sums), while Star Vijay with 213309 (000Sums) stood in the third spot. Polimer grabbed the fourth position with 101129 (000Sums), whereas Kalaignar TV with 83220 (000Sums) grabbed the fifth spot.

     

    Telugu GECs

     

    In week 52, ETV Telugu emerged as the number one channel in the Telugu GEC genre and was perched on the number one position with 446626 (000Sums) followed by Maa TV in the second spot with 377473 (000Sums). Zee Telugu came in third with 350163 (000Sums), while Gemini TV with 313185 (000Sums) bagged fourth place. On the other hand, Gemini Movies with 213079 (000Sums) stood at the fifth position.

  • FCB Ulka CCO Satbir Singh puts down papers

    FCB Ulka CCO Satbir Singh puts down papers

    MUMBAI: FCB Ulka chief creative officer Satbir Singh has put down his papers and decided to move on.

     

    Singh has led some memorable work across brands during his short stint with the company. He joined the agency only earlier this year.

     

    As a parting message Singh said, “It has been a short but enjoyable stint with FCB Ulka. In this brief period I have been fortunate to have worked with some excellent people who created much talked-about campaigns like the ones for Snapdeal, Tata Salt, Zee. From clients to brands to people, 2015 has been a good year.”

  • Arun Kapoor becomes new Dish TV CEO

    Arun Kapoor becomes new Dish TV CEO

    MUMBAI: Dish TV India has informed Bonmbay Stock Exchange that upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board, the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on 20 November 2015inter alia, has approved the appointment of Arun Kumar Kapoor as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company with effect from November 23, 2015.

     

    Further, Kapoor, has also been nominated as a ‘Key Managerial Personnel’ of the Company under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and Listing Agreement. Kapoor was earlier CEO of Taj  TV, the Zeel; groups distribution business subsidiary, a post from which he resigned in April 2015.

     

    Dish TV India CMD Jawahar Goel, while welcoming Arun Kapoor on board said, “Arun  brings a  depth of  business experience that  will  be a perfect  complement to  the expertise of Dish TV in  the DTH industry. His business acumen will enhance our ability  to deliver consumer oriented services while also increasing stake holder’s value.”

     

    Kapoor, on his appointment as the CEO of Dish TV, said, “I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead Dish TV at this important stage in its journey and look forward to working with  the Dish TV team to  ensure that  the Company delivers as per its  strategic business objectives.”

     

    It may be recalled that the earlier Dish TV CEO R.C. Venkateish  or RC as he is called had resigned effective October 31, along with a number of personnel at Dish TV following a board meeting on October 27.  The meeting also saw the elevation of managing director Jawahar Goel as Dish TV chairman, and the resignation of non-executive promoter director Subhash Chandra from the board. RC shall however continue to be associated with the company in an advisory role specifically in areas relating to content, legal and regulatory affairs. He shall also continue to represent Dish TV in the DTH Association and before industry and regulatory bodies.

  • ZEE is set to launch Zee Café HD

    ZEE is set to launch Zee Café HD

    MUMBAI: Zee Enrtertainment Enterprise Limited (ZEEL) is set launch Zee Café HD, the HD feed of engish entertainment channel  on 21 November

     

    Zee Café business head Ali Zaidi said, “Over the years, the demand for English entertainment content has grown many fold. Audiences are willing to invest their time and money to watch the best and the latest. According to the FICCI 2015 Report, there are 4 million HD subscribers accounting for 10 per cent of total DTH subscribers.The point is that over 15 per cent of the increase in DTH subscribers has been with those opting for HD connections. We have been trendsetters in the industry, and the demand for our shows makes us rule the points table every week. With Zee Café-HD, we are now taking this experience a notch higher”  

     

    Zee Café has been a pioneer in the English entertainment space, which has made it a favorite destination to enjoy the best in English content. #ThePlaceToBe campaign will be launched to reiterate all the attributes of the channel.

     

    Commenting on the campaign, Zaidi adds, “Some of the biggest and award-winning shows—such as House Of Cards, Gotham, The Big Bang Theory, The Vampire Diaries, and Criminal Minds, among others—have helped reinforce our position. Additionally, unique viewing formats, like premiere marathons, shows Along With The U.S., and live telecasts of international events, have helped us remain the most popular English GEC amongst viewers. #ThePlaceToBe is a very unique campaign, conceptualized internally, and will help reinforce the USPs of both the channels. The campaign will be spread across all mediums—outdoor, radio, TV, as well as print—to promote the new HD offering. There will be an integrated approach to reach out to our viewers”

  • Star Plus Senior VP of Programming Ashish Golwalkar quits

    Star Plus Senior VP of Programming Ashish Golwalkar quits

    MUMBAI: Star Plus’ Senior VP of Programming Ashish Golwalkar has decided to move on from Star India after a successful three year stint.

     

    Speaking to Indiantelevision.com Golwalkar said, “I have decided to move on to take bigger challenges. I did a lot of good work here in Star, created a few brands from scratch. I will take a brief break now and then decide my way forward. I have a few offers which I am evaluating at this stage.”

     

    Before Star he was associated with Zee Entertainment Enterprise Limited for over 11 and half years. The last post that he had in Zee was as Head of Non-fiction Programming.

  • Siju Prabhakaran to head the Zee Tamil business

    Siju Prabhakaran to head the Zee Tamil business

    MUMBAI: Zee Kannada business head Siju Prabhakaran, will now take over as the business head – Zee Tamil. He replaces N S Easwaran who has decided to move out of ZEE.

     

    Prabhakaran has been with ZEE for over 15 years now and has experience in sales as well. He will report to ZEEL MD and CEO Punit Goenka.

     

    Elaborating on his new role Prabhakaran said, “Tamil Nadu is a market with huge potential. This is one market where television viewing is a habit that is quite difficult to break. I’m looking forward to bringing the necessary changes to this habit that will benefit Zee Tamil and help us grow in leaps and bounds.”