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I&B Ministry frames new print media advertisement policy?blur=25

The objective behind this policy is to focus on transparency & equity in the release of government ads. The policy will also incentivize big category newspapers which are willing to publish advertisements of educational institutions at DAVP rates by giving additional business of 50% in volume terms, as compared to those which are not willing to accept such terms

Abid Hasan Jun 13, 2016 8:18 AM

Samir Ahluwalia shifts to a new role at Zee Media?blur=25

Ahluwalia will focus on three different areas from now onwards. He will lead the Innovation Studio, Special Investigation team and Zee Business

Abid Hasan Jun 7, 2016 12:52 PM

Amish Devgan joins IBN 7 as Executive Editor?blur=25

He has joined today and work closely will newly appoint Consulting Editor, Prabal Pratap Singh

Abid Hasan Jun 7, 2016 12:27 PM

Sandeep Amar joins Indian Express Digital as CEO?blur=25

Amar stepped down from India.com as CEO last week. He will be based out of New Delhi

Abid Hasan Jun 2, 2016 11:40 AM

Prabal Pratap Singh rejoins IBN7 as Consulting Editor?blur=25

This is his second innings with IBN7. He has earlier been associated with organisations like Aaj Tak, Live India and Eenadu

Abid Hasan May 27, 2016 5:06 PM

Amar Ujala aims for a Rs 1000 crore IPO valuation?blur=25

In an exclusive interview with exchange4media, Probal Ghoshal, Director, Amar Ujala, Publications Ltd. spoke about the group’s future strategy, taking on the competition and most importantly about its planned IPO

Abid Hasan May 17, 2016 8:07 AM

Network 18 appoints Santosh Menon as Chief Content Officer?blur=25

Menon will handle the digital businesses of the Network 18 group, whose assets include: moneycontrol.com, www.firstpost.com, www.news18.com, www.pradesh18.com and www.in.com

Abid Hasan May 13, 2016 8:02 AM

Upendra Rai joins Tehelka as CEO and Editor-in-Chief?blur=25

Prior to this he was working with Sahara as Group CEO and Editor-in-Chief

Abid Hasan May 11, 2016 8:15 AM

We are doing highest ever digital promotion for ‘Kurkure Family Express’- Vani Gupta, PepsiCo?blur=25

The ‘Kurkure Family Express’ will travel across the country and boasts of being India’s first food train. Food aficionado Rocky Singh and Mayur Sharma will host 40 different families across the four zones over an eight day journey across India

Abid Hasan May 11, 2016 8:11 AM

Today, no news channel is neutral; journalism is in bad shape - Sudhir Chaudhary?blur=25

In an exclusive interview with exchange4media, Sudhir Chaudhary, Editor Zee News, shares his side of the story surrounding the controversies and also speaks about the new low in journalism that we are witnessing today

Abid Hasan May 10, 2016 8:16 AM

Zee Business elevates Mihir Bhatt as Deputy Editor?blur=25

This move from Zee Group comes after the resignation of Amish Devgan, Editor Zee Business. He stepped down last week and according to reports Zee is planning to project Bhatt as the face of the channel

Abid Hasan May 9, 2016 7:51 AM

MIB issues licenses to 14 new channels in April 2016?blur=25

Out of fourteen new channels seven channels are from news genre and seven are from non- news

Abid Hasan May 6, 2016 1:32 PM

DAVP appoints Vijay Singh as its new Joint Director?blur=25

Vijay Singh is a JAG officer of IIS Group A and is presently working as Joint Director, DAVP, Guwahati.

Abid Hasan May 6, 2016 8:04 AM

Network 18 ropes in Lakshmi Potluri as Chief of Staff-Web 18?blur=25

Potluri will be driving special projects along with Manish Maheshwari who recently joined Network 18 from Flipkart

Abid Hasan May 5, 2016 8:22 AM

Bobby Ghosh to replace Sanjoy Narayan as Editor-in-Chief, Hindustan Times?blur=25

Currently Ghosh is the Managing Editor of the business news website Quartz. He was previously TIME Magazine's World Editor

Abid Hasan May 3, 2016 8:15 AM

Network 18 elevates Vishal Srivastava as Display Sales Head, CNBC TV 18?blur=25

In his new role Srivastava will be handling display sales for CNBC TV 18, CNBC Awaaz, and CNBC Bajar. This new responsibility will be over and above his current role where he also heads the government and international sales for all the channels

Abid Hasan Apr 29, 2016 8:08 AM

Roshan Tamang returns to Network 18 as Editor?blur=25

This will be Tamang’s second stint with Network 18. Prior to this, he was working with Times Internet as Vice President, Content and Convergence and moved on to join The Quint where he was the overall product head

Abid Hasan Apr 26, 2016 8:36 AM

TOI's Joy Chakraborthy to join Network 18 as President Revenue?blur=25

Under the new mandate, Chakraborthy will be in-charge of revenue across all entities within TV18 and all sales heads within TV18 (except Viacom18) will report to him

Abid Hasan Apr 25, 2016 8:28 AM

Digital Vs Print:  Collaboration the way forward?blur=25

While some argue that traditional media is becoming increasingly irrelevant by the day; however, there are many who see a possibility for both the platforms to co-exist without necessarily getting into a competition mode

Abid Hasan Apr 23, 2016 8:05 AM

MIB all set for a revamp; DG Doordarshan yet to take charge?blur=25

While MIB is planning to revamp the ministry post Sunil Arora’s exit, Supriya Sahu is likely to take charge as Director General, Doordarshan post TN elections

Abid Hasan Apr 22, 2016 8:05 AM

Election campaigns in Kerala & Tamil Nadu ride high on Print & OOH?blur=25

With the initial stage of campaigning, all the parties are finalising their plans with a maximum number of eyeballs to target. All the leading parties will go full steam from the end of this month which will see a handsome rise in the ad market too

Abid Hasan Apr 21, 2016 7:58 AM

Ad war heats up in West Bengal assembly elections?blur=25

From front page advertisements, television commercials, poster wars and digital films, the ad campaign by various political parties in West Bengal and Assam has shot up and the credit goes to West Bengal Assembly polls

Abid Hasan Apr 15, 2016 8:39 AM

Publishers welcome RSCI move to increase sample size by 40%?blur=25

The Media Research User Council announced that the 2016 IRS data will be released by January next year, followed by regular quarterly updates. The survey has increased its sample size by 40% at an ‘All India’ level, targeting a total of 3.30 lakh respondents, across 91 Individual Districts and 101 District Clusters

Abid Hasan Apr 12, 2016 7:58 AM

Sudeep Mukhia returns to CNN IBN as Executive Editor; Nisha Poddar joins as Deputy Editor?blur=25

Sudeep Mukhia,who was the Resident Editor of Hindustan Times is back to CNN- IBN as Executive Editor . He was also a part of CNN-IBN’s launch team in 2005, while Senior journalist, Nisha Poddar, M&A reporter with ET Now has joined CNBC-TV18 as Deputy Editor M&A

Abid Hasan Apr 6, 2016 8:07 AM

Network 18 ropes in Flipkart’s Manish Maheshwari as CEO Web 18?blur=25

Maheshwari will lead Network18’s digital and e-commerce assets. These include digital portals such as moneycontrol.com, ibnlive.com, in.com, firstpost.com

Abid Hasan Apr 1, 2016 2:39 PM

We will always be considered outsiders, that is a reality which we have to accept:Jim Egan, CEO, BBC Global News?blur=25

Jim Egan, CEO, BBC World News has been associated with the channel for almost a decade and in an interview with exchange4media he speaks about the key focus areas for BBC in India, news on radio, Indian news channels that he takes seriously and more

Abid Hasan Mar 29, 2016 8:35 AM

Anil Uniyal quits Network18?blur=25

Anil Uniyal, most recently, served as CEO of CNBC TV18, CNBC Awaaz and Forbes India. He has been associated with the group for more than 15 years

Abid Hasan Mar 22, 2016 8:22 AM

SC allows photos of CM, governors and ministers in government ads?blur=25

The modification came after different states and ministers from the centre requested the court to relook into the matter. The hearing was going in the court from last six months

Abid Hasan Mar 19, 2016 4:11 PM

Will the 100% FDI move in Food Processing Sector translate into big ad revenues??blur=25

This move will also open the gate for food processing giants like Walmart, IKEA, Tesco and others, and apart from upliftment of farmers, there is an opportunity for the media players to add some extra revenues on their balance sheets as these companies are big advertisers too

Abid Hasan Mar 15, 2016 8:08 AM

Times Internet appoints Mrinal Kanti Dhara as General Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions?blur=25

Prior to joining Times Internet Limited, Dhara was working as Sr. Manager - Corporate Strategy at HCL

Abid Hasan Mar 14, 2016 7:57 AM

Govt to approach SC regarding ad row?blur=25

The Central Government once again challenged the Supreme Court’s order stating that Chief Ministers should also be allowed to feature in government sponsored ads and has also requested the court to refer the matter to a larger bench for fresh consideration

Abid Hasan Mar 12, 2016 8:02 AM

Payments made by broadcasters & publishers for advertisement not liable for TDS - Income Tax Dept.?blur=25

The Ministry of Finance and Central Board of Direct Taxes has announced that TV channels, newspapers and broadcasters will not draw TDS (Tax deducted at source) while paying their agencies for advertisements.

Abid Hasan Mar 10, 2016 1:51 PM

Senior Journalist Barkha Dutt receives threats post JNU reportage?blur=25

Senior Journalist and prominent NDTV anchor Barkha Dutt has received anonymous threats calls post her reportage on JNU

Abid Hasan Mar 10, 2016 1:26 PM

Kejriwal govt. considers legal action against three news channels for airing doctored video?blur=25

The Delhi government will be taking the legal route against channels that aired the doctored video of the JNU protests. The decision has come after CPM Chief Sitaram Yechuri met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recently.

Abid Hasan Mar 8, 2016 8:38 AM

Arun Natesh steps down as Marketing Head, Business Standard?blur=25

It is learnt that Natesh will be taking up a new role outside the media industry where he will be heading Brand Strategy, Corporate Communication and Customer Relations.

Abid Hasan Mar 8, 2016 8:14 AM

Media veteran Nilesh Thakkar launches professional gaming platform iGame League?blur=25

Thakkar is a media veteran with more than two decades of experience and has worked with some of the well known organisations like Star, Gujarat Samachar and TV9.

Abid Hasan Mar 7, 2016 8:57 AM

CricHQ appoints Aroon Kumar as General Manager, Global Marketing?blur=25

As an award winning marketer & Digital Business Leader, Kumar brings with him 14 years of experience in marketing, branding, consumer insights, advertising, digital, mobile and social media marketing.

Abid Hasan Mar 4, 2016 9:07 AM

Supriya Sahu & Fayyaz Sheheryar to join Doordarshan, AIR as DGs?blur=25

Supriya Sahu, Former Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is likely to join Doordarshan as Director General. Also, Fayyaz Sheheryar, All India Radio acting Chief is set to join All India Radio as Director General

Abid Hasan Feb 26, 2016 12:58 PM

iTV Network elevates Vikas Khanna as National Sales Head, India News?blur=25

Khanna will report to India News CEO, Varun Kohli. Prior to this he was Senior Vice President, India News

Abid Hasan Feb 23, 2016 11:25 AM

Komal Anbarasan steps down as CEO, Makkal TV?blur=25

After working with Makkal TV for more than nine years, Komal Anbarasan has decided to step down from his position.

Abid Hasan Feb 22, 2016 8:08 AM

I&B Minister Arun Jaitley condemns attack on media personnel?blur=25

Arun Jaitley, Minister of Information and Broadcasting has condemned the recent assault on media personnel in the Patiala House Court.

Abid Hasan Feb 18, 2016 4:10 PM

HT Media unveils their digital newsrooms?blur=25

HT Media which publishes three major dailies named Hindustan Times, Hindustan and Mint has gone through a major revamp. The group has revamped its newsrooms and made them more integrated and contemporary keeping in mind the ever advancing technological set-ups.

Abid Hasan Feb 18, 2016 7:57 AM

Senior Journalists condemn attack on reporters at Patiala House Court?blur=25

Lawyers beat up journalists covering the case of a JNU student in the Patiala House court premises. Senior Journalists condemn the attack

Abid Hasan Feb 17, 2016 11:38 AM

Mumbai Joins Delhi’s protest; SC to hear Patiala House PIL today?blur=25

The Mumbai Press club has announced that it will organize a silent protest today against the attack on journalists in New Delhi

Abid Hasan Feb 17, 2016 8:46 AM

Arvind Kejriwal manages to grab eyeballs, despite Supreme Court’s ‘Neta Free’ ads order?blur=25

The new campaign by AAP comes with the slogan ‘Ek Saal Bemisal’. According to media reports the Delhi government has spent Rs 60 crore in last 11 months for its publicity campaign.

Abid Hasan Feb 16, 2016 8:39 AM

Delhi HC adjourns ad cap case to March 29, 2016?blur=25

The Delhi High Court has adjourned the hearing of 10+2 ad cap case for 29th March 2016.

Abid Hasan Feb 12, 2016 8:46 AM

MRUC meets to take decisions on upcoming IRS?blur=25

MRUC held a meeting about IRS yesterday and is planning to come up with its new survey report for which the ground work has already begun.

Abid Hasan Feb 11, 2016 8:19 AM

Technological innovations and new content formats will be key news broadcasting trends in 2016: Experts?blur=25

The year 2016 has many new things in store for the broadcasting industry. We spoke to some of the leading news broadcasters about the trends to expect this year. Date: February 4, 2016

Abid Hasan Feb 5, 2016 8:09 AM

Y P Rajesh joins Shekhar Gupta’s ‘The Print’ as Executive Editor?blur=25

Rajesh has worked with leading media organisations and has more than 23 years of experience. He was associated with The Indian Express as Associate Editor and has also worked with India Today, Reuters, Outlook and The Week.

Abid Hasan Feb 3, 2016 8:23 AM

Prasar Bharti launches music channel ‘Raagam’?blur=25

The channel will be available 24x7 in all DD platforms including AIR app

Abid Hasan Jan 28, 2016 12:22 PM

Gujarati news market heats-up with the launch of ABP Asmita?blur=25

ABP has launched its new regional channel –ABP Asmita. The channel will be available on all leading cable networks in Gujarat.

Abid Hasan Jan 21, 2016 8:09 AM

Priya Gupta, Managing Editor of Bombay Times joins T- Series as President, Films?blur=25

After working with Times of India Group for more than 13 years, Priya Gupta has joined T-Series as President, Films

Abid Hasan Jan 19, 2016 8:12 AM

Amit Tripathi steps down as COO News World India?blur=25

His next destination is unknown, prior joining News World India, Tripathi was COO at News Express.

Abid Hasan Dec 31, 2015 8:38 AM

Creative IQ bags product portfolio of Lakshmi Energy and Foods Ltd?blur=25

As part of the creative mandate, Creative IQ will be responsible for conceptualization and design of the ATL and BTL campaigns for the entire product portfolio of Lakshmi Energy and Foods Ltd. and all its allied brands.

Abid Hasan Dec 23, 2015 8:22 AM

Emami’s R S Agarwal wins Life Time Achievement Award at IMA 2015?blur=25

At the recently held Indian Marketing Awards 2015, R S Agarwal, Chairman Emami was felicitated with the Life Time Achievement Award for his immense contribution in FMCG sector.

Abid Hasan Dec 14, 2015 8:21 AM

Open Magazine owner Sanjiv Goenka wins bid for Pune IPL team?blur=25

The other bid was won by mobile brand Intex for Rajkot. Goenka has got the Pune franchise for Rs 16 crores and Intex has got for Rs 10 crores.

Abid Hasan Dec 9, 2015 3:34 PM

M K Venu steps down as Executive Editor, Amar Ujala?blur=25

Venu will now be associated with the online publication-- The Wire, as founding Editor and director.

Abid Hasan Dec 9, 2015 8:13 AM

TV services in Urban centres to go digital from Jan. 2016 - TRAI?blur=25

The cut-off date of phase-III has been set for 31st December 2015, after which no analog signal transmission or re-transmission of TV channels will be permitted in urban centres

Abid Hasan Dec 9, 2015 8:07 AM

We don’t broadcast, we “nano-cast”: Shafi Saxena, News Republic?blur=25

News Republic’s Chief brand Officer, Shafi Saxena, is confident about its future in India. In a candid conversation with exchange4media, she speaks about the revenue model and why they don’t believe in promotion

Abid Hasan Nov 26, 2015 8:16 AM

Peter Griffin joins The Hindu as Deputy Resident Editor, Mumbai?blur=25

Peter Griffin comes with a vast experience of around 27 years. He was associated with different sectors such as advertising agency, newspaper, broadcasting and radio

Abid Hasan Nov 25, 2015 8:37 AM

Principles of marketing are not going to change in digital, say industry experts?blur=25

Experts feel that through innovation print players can still be relevant and attractive to the advertisers in digital era

Abid Hasan Nov 20, 2015 8:03 AM

Why govt left out FDI in print media??blur=25

Publishers feel govt should have considered print too. The situation of Indian print industry demands for an FDI and especially the magazine domain. It could have given the much needed boost

Abid Hasan Nov 19, 2015 8:14 AM

News broadcasters welcome hike in FDI limit?blur=25

The government announced the increase in the FDI limit (foreign direct investment) of news and current affair channels, DTH and Cable Operators. Most leading broadcasters are in favour of FDI in news media

Abid Hasan Nov 16, 2015 12:39 AM

Indian dailies dish out creative front pages to announce Bihar poll results?blur=25

Hindi dailies gave some of the best one liner headlines. Interestingly, Pakistani newspaper, Dawn, did front page report on Bihar election results

Abid Hasan Nov 10, 2015 8:16 AM

Did BJP’s controversial ads play spoilsport during Bihar Election??blur=25

Controversial advertisements from the Bhartiya Janta Party forced the Commission to ban their ads thrice and also file an FIR

Abid Hasan Nov 10, 2015 8:06 AM

Britelite Media ropes in Manoj Tyagi as Head, Planning and Strategy?blur=25

Tyagi’s last stint was with Zenith Optimedia. He has an experience of 17 years in the media industry

Abid Hasan Nov 6, 2015 9:47 AM

Ignoring Election Commission warning, BJP publishes 3rd controversial ad in Bihar?blur=25

Taking action against the ad, the Election Commission decided that there will be no advertisements in the newspaper on November 05, the day of the polls, unless the content proposed was pre-certified by them from the MCMC Committee

Abid Hasan Nov 6, 2015 8:13 AM

Ad war rages over 'garbage politics' between BJP and AAP?blur=25

A blame game has kick started between the two parties over the strike by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi over irregular payment of salaries

Abid Hasan Nov 4, 2015 8:19 AM

Bihar Elections: Election Commission bans controversial ads in Bihar?blur=25

Election Commission asks Election Commissioner to make sure that controversial ads, ‘Vote ki Kheti’ and ‘Daliton Ki thali’, don’t get published or republished

Abid Hasan Nov 2, 2015 8:36 AM

After 16 years in Outlook, Namrata Joshi joins The Hindu?blur=25

Joshi will be based out of Mumbai. Prior to this she was working with Outlook since 1999

Abid Hasan Oct 30, 2015 8:16 AM

Magicbricks NOW lines up Rs 20-22 crore for launch marketing, Publicis to handle creative duties?blur=25

Sources suggest that Times NOW will spend around Rs 20-22 crores for the new channel’s marketing. The group will promote it on all its channels and print offerings. There are plans to promote it in movie theatres and also on Hindi GEC channels

Abid Hasan Oct 29, 2015 8:14 AM

Senior Journalist Mini Kapoor joins The Hindu?blur=25

Kapoor was previously a senior journalist and columnist for The Indian Express

Abid Hasan Oct 29, 2015 8:09 AM

70% of our marketing budget still goes to traditional media: Sudhin Mathur, Lenovo?blur=25

“It’s been only two years since Lenovo started business in the country and in a very short duration of two year we are among the top five brands in the country, we are expecting to move up from our current position,” said Mathur

Abid Hasan Oct 23, 2015 8:39 AM

News broadcasters expecting up to 18% ad revenue growth this festive season ?blur=25

Last year, e-commerce was the new kid on the block, advertising heavily on all the leading channels. This year too, the industry has maintained its position. ecommerce is leading in all the forms of advertising

Abid Hasan Oct 19, 2015 8:10 AM

EPIC to focus on syndication, subscription and advertising: Mahesh Samat?blur=25

Mahesh Samat, MD, EPIC Channel, spoke to exchange4media about the journey so far and his key focus areas for coming years. He also shared his opinion on ratings and advertisers

Abid Hasan Oct 15, 2015 9:36 AM

Print players bullish on festive ad revenues; ecommerce, auto brands to drive growth?blur=25

The festive season has kickstarted with heavy brand advertising. All the sectors are targeting not only national, but regional newspapers too

Abid Hasan Oct 15, 2015 9:27 AM

Ruby Bana to join Carat as Regional Strategy Director?blur=25

In her new role she will look after Mondelez’s Chocolate and Cheese Business for APAC. Bana was previously Chief Strategy Officer at Madison Media

Abid Hasan Oct 13, 2015 4:27 PM

Following series of violent attacks, is it time for govt need to protect media persons??blur=25

More than 20 media persons were attacked over the past month in different parts of the country. exchange4media discusses the situation with senior journalists in order to find out how the government and media organisations can come up with security measures to protect media persons covering sensitive areas

Abid Hasan Oct 13, 2015 8:14 AM

Star pulls of signal to DEN, issues ad to DEN subscribers?blur=25

The ad says switch to another channel if they {DEN Subscribers) are missing their favourite Star channels. The ad also prominently highlights how the DEN viewers are missing the India vs South Africa Cricket Series.

Abid Hasan Oct 6, 2015 8:21 AM

If marketers & creative people follow ASCI code, half the problems are solved: Benoy Roychowdhury?blur=25

"Marketers must understand that irresponsible or offensive advertising doesn’t serve their marketing purpose. One can make an ad which is offensive or derogatory to women but it’ll not increase one’s revenue," says newly elected ASCI Chairman, HT Media’s Benoy Roychowdhury

Abid Hasan Sep 18, 2015 8:23 AM

Ruby Bana steps down as Chief Strategy Officer, Madison Media?blur=25

Bana had been with Madison for four years. Her next destination in not known

Abid Hasan Sep 16, 2015 8:01 AM

SC hears state govts' plea on ban of CM ads, seeks Centre's response?blur=25

SC has asked Centre to respond on this matter and the next hearing date is October 13

Abid Hasan Sep 15, 2015 8:58 AM

Today news is fiction: Sanjay Kulshreshtha?blur=25

“We play with the news and its content in order to present it in a different manner. We tweak things when it comes to reporting but people are aware of the truth now and they are expecting us to show the truth,” says Kulshreshtha, Editor in Chief, News Nation Network

Abid Hasan Sep 15, 2015 7:48 AM

Election ad war heats up in Bihar; EC to curb paid news?blur=25

Political parties are amping up promotions of candidates using various platforms like print, TV, radio and out of home. Election Commission is planning a strategy to monitor misuse of money by parties, including paid news

Abid Hasan Sep 12, 2015 9:07 AM

SC to hear state govt plea on ban of politician images in govt ads?blur=25

On 14th September, Supreme Court of India will hear a review plea of state governments on ban of politicians' image in government ads. The Court had said,"Advertisement materials should be objective and not directed at promoting political interests of ruling party"

Abid Hasan Sep 11, 2015 8:54 AM

News Broadcasters meet new I&B Secretary Sunil Arora, raise concern on carriage fee & revenue model?blur=25

The news broadcasters discussed two key issues with the Secretary; carriage fee issues with MSOs and cable operators and revenue models for growth of the industry

Abid Hasan Sep 11, 2015 8:34 AM

Oppo assigns Rs 25 crore for promotions; ties up with Bigg Boss season 9?blur=25

"We are focusing on entertainment properties in India and trying to apply the same model of branding and promotion in India as we do around the globe," says Will Yang, Branding Director of Oppo

Abid Hasan Sep 8, 2015 7:56 AM

Gourav Sharma steps down as CEO, Patrika.com?blur=25

Following this move, Sharma is slated to work on some upcoming digital projects in near future

Abid Hasan Sep 4, 2015 9:02 AM

Anil Singh joins News 24 as Executive Editor?blur=25

He had recently stepped down as Executive Editor of Aaj Tak after a stint of two years

Abid Hasan Sep 4, 2015 8:31 AM

Sheela Bhatt joins Indian Express as National Editor, Politics?blur=25

Prior to this, she was working with Rediff as Editorial Director. This is her second stint with The Indian Express. In her previous stint, she was handling daily special investigation team

Abid Hasan Sep 2, 2015 3:57 PM

Happy with digital currency, uncertain of upping spends: Marketers on ABC's foray?blur=25

Although a digital measurement currency is the need of the hour, marketers expect no immediate increase in digital spends as an impact of the measurement results

Abid Hasan Sep 1, 2015 8:23 AM

5 key challenges that face new MIB Secretary Sunil Arora?blur=25

In a role that comes with monumental responsibilities of digitisation, auction, FDI, to name a few, the new MIB secretary's path is set with difficult decisions ahead

Abid Hasan Aug 31, 2015 9:47 AM

F7 Broadcast to split up with Focus TV, to launch News World India?blur=25

The new Hindi news channel will go on air in the next 45 days. The channel will be available pan India. Shailesh Kumar is the Group Editor in Chief and CEO

Abid Hasan Aug 31, 2015 8:29 AM

TAM-BARC JV: News broadcasters pleased with single currency, increased sample size?blur=25

News broadcasters welcome the merger of TAM and BARC, appreciative of a more consolidated and stronger currency that will emerge out of it as well as the increase in the number of meters

Abid Hasan Aug 28, 2015 9:01 AM

Following Rahul Joshi's exit, ET elevates Bodhisatva Ganguli to Executive Editor?blur=25

After ET's Editorial Director Rahul Joshi moved to Network18 as CEO, News and Group Editor-In Chief. Ganguli who was serving as Deputy Executive Editor has been promoted to Executive Editor. Santosh Menon and Saubhik Chakrabarti have been promoted to Deputy Executive Editors

Abid Hasan Aug 26, 2015 8:09 AM

Microsoft’s Viral Oza is likely to join The Times of India?blur=25

Viral Oza, who is currently Director, GTM at Microsoft is likely to join The Times of India to head its marketing team, confirm sources

Abid Hasan Aug 25, 2015 8:49 AM

Beret Media to launch news channel 'India Crime'?blur=25

The channel’s main focus is crime stories around the country and it is all set go on air in October 2015. The group has already launched their magazine India Crime with a print run of 40,000 copies

Abid Hasan Aug 24, 2015 8:48 AM

ABC's entry in digital measurement a forward-facing move, say publishers?blur=25

Publishers welcome the decision of The Audit Bureau of Circulations to initiate digital measurement for member publications, a move that is predicted to be useful for publishers as well as advertisers

Abid Hasan Aug 21, 2015 7:51 AM

DishTV launches satellite based VOD service, DishFlix?blur=25

Customers will be able to access a regularly updated collection of movies through the DishFlix Box without the use of Internet. DishTV plans to invest approximately Rs 20 crore on promotion of this new product

Abid Hasan Aug 20, 2015 11:22 AM

MSM slaps public notice on Hathway; MSO decides not to renew contract with MSM?blur=25

MSM issued a public notice against Hathway in order to make viewers aware of the unavailability of the channels of MSM and TV Today. In DAS 1 markets, where the contract expires on October 31, 2015, Hathway will offer MSM channels on a-la-carte basis to consumers and not as part of any of the packages, till the expiry of the contract

Abid Hasan Aug 20, 2015 7:46 AM

Mahesh Langa joins The Hindu as Senior Assistant Editor?blur=25

Langa previously worked with Hindustan Times and has a decade’s worth of experience covering politics and crime. In his new position, he will be based out of Ahmedabad and will report to Resident Editor of The Hindu, Amit Baruah

Abid Hasan Aug 20, 2015 7:39 AM

Nestle denies receiving official notice of Centre seeking Rs 640 crore in damages?blur=25

The response came after BSE sought clarification from Nestle on TOI report titled "Maggi row: Plea for Rs 640cr from Nestle gets court nod"

Abid Hasan Aug 19, 2015 8:35 AM

TDSAT directs Hathway to pay Rs. 14.56 crore to MSM?blur=25

Hathway and MSM have two separate deals for phase I&II cities. Hathway didn't pay the money for last seven months to MSM. The company approached TDSAT which passed an order for Hathway to pay the money before 31st Oct, 2015

Abid Hasan Aug 19, 2015 8:13 AM

The biggest thing about Discovery is we never go off-brand - Rahul Johri?blur=25

Discovery's Rahul Johri talks about fulfilling viewers' desire for knowledge, maintaining strategic brand associations as well as brand consistency, and producing content that enriches the viewer's life

Abid Hasan Aug 19, 2015 8:10 AM

Net Neutrality: Govt extends deadline for public comments to August 20th?blur=25

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has said, “Last date for submission of suggestions & comments on report of committee on Net Neutrality through discussion forum under MyGov has been extended till 20th August 2015”

Abid Hasan Aug 17, 2015 8:31 AM

Ford earmarks 15-20% of its marketing budget on digital for Figo Aspire?blur=25

Anurag Mehrotra, Executive Director, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford India talks about the insight behind the launch campaign for Figo Aspire, marketing spends and why Farhan Akhtar was a perfect fit as brand ambassador

Abid Hasan Aug 13, 2015 9:05 AM

Next Gen Publishing ties up with UK’s Future Publishing to bring T3 magazine to India?blur=25

This is the third technology title from Next Gen Publishing. In the coming month the magazine will launch stand-alone apps for iOS and Android to power its web content

Abid Hasan Aug 7, 2015 11:33 AM

HMVL to discuss funding worth Rs 250 crore, acquiring trademarks worth Rs 62 crore, appointment of Directors?blur=25

Hindustan Media Ventures Limited has informed BSE that in the Annual General Meeting, the group will discuss appointment of directors in place of Shobhana Bhartia and Benoy Roychowdhury, and acquiring Hindi publication trademarks from HT Media for a MARKET price of Rs 62 crore

Abid Hasan Aug 4, 2015 8:43 AM

BJP and AAP run outdoor ads; play governance blame game?blur=25

After AAP released OOH ad campaign saying ‘Pradhan Mantri Sir, Please Delhi Sarkar Ko Kaam Karne Dijiye’, BJP rolled out posters questioning Kejriwal govt’s ad expenditure which are said to be in the vicinity of Rs 526 crore

Abid Hasan Aug 3, 2015 8:41 AM

Prasar Bharti Chief attributes low ratings to lack of rural coverage?blur=25

Prasar Bharati, CEO, Jawhar Sircar says, “BARC does not cover 40% of the universe that is mainly rural. Once it covers whole of India, the result may be different.” BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta says they are expecting rural ratings around September

Abid Hasan Jul 30, 2015 8:10 AM

HT tells advertisers to ‘kick the old habit’ and pick HT over TOI for Mumbai media plan?blur=25

Celebrating 10 years in Mumbai, HT released an email campaign saying ‘Ten years is a long period to kick the old habit of trying to cover Mumbai with one newspaper. Catch a new habit, Think Mumbai, Think HT and ensure that your Mumbai media plan works”

Abid Hasan Jul 29, 2015 8:32 AM

Pro Wrestling League launched in India?blur=25

The auction of Pro Wrestling League will start in September, channel partner yet to be announced

Abid Hasan Jul 28, 2015 9:13 AM

Patrika Group launches Coimbatore edition?blur=25

Coimbatore edition will cover Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Trichi, among others

Abid Hasan Jul 16, 2015 8:47 AM

Sandeep Bamzai to write book on modern history of India?blur=25

“This book is something that I have wanted to do for some time now but my hectic schedule with the India Today group over the last six years gave me no free time whatsoever,” said Bamzai

Abid Hasan Jul 15, 2015 8:23 AM

Ranjeet Kate replaces Sunil Rajshekhar as CEO, Vijay Karnataka?blur=25

Currently Kate is Director, Response for the non metro branches and language newspapers, BCCL

Abid Hasan Jul 15, 2015 8:19 AM

Is Zee a viable partnership option for CNN??blur=25

Media experts believe a partnership between Zee and CNN (if it materialises) could be a good proposition for both parties. Opinion is divided on whether CNN-IBN split will affect advertising revenues of CNN & TV18

Abid Hasan Jul 13, 2015 8:35 AM

Sanjay Vohra joins India Crime News channel as Managing Editor?blur=25

Prior to this, he was heading Zee News Crime Division for Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh

Abid Hasan Jul 9, 2015 8:12 AM

Will CNN-IBN split impact TV18’s brand image??blur=25

Media experts comment on how CNN-IBN split could affect TV18 Group’s presence in the English news genre

Abid Hasan Jul 6, 2015 8:35 AM

MP govt orders SIT probe into Aaj Tak journalist Akshay Singh's death?blur=25

Addressing the media in a press conference, MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that government has no objection if MP High Court carries out a probe with the help of any agency including CBI

Abid Hasan Jul 6, 2015 7:59 AM

Mala Sekhri steps down as COO, Lifestyle & Music Division, India Today ?blur=25

After a stint of over two decades, her association with the group will continue as a consultant for music related events and activities

Abid Hasan Jul 4, 2015 11:57 AM

The New Indian Express appoints G S Vasu as Editor?blur=25

An old hand at the publication, Vasu joined the group in 1987 and has been Resident Editor in Hyderabad with managerial responsibilities as well. As Editor of TNIE and Sunday edition he will be based in Chennai

Abid Hasan Jul 3, 2015 2:28 PM

Kejriwal govt plans to spend Rs 520 crore on radio ads?blur=25

In a radio spot of 76 seconds, Kejriwal government is highlighting its work with the tag line 'Jo Kaha So Kiya'

Abid Hasan Jul 3, 2015 8:07 AM

Chase profiles and not eyeballs to market your brand: Ashok Venkatramani?blur=25

Brands need to start defining the kind of audience profiles they want to reach and target sharply, says MCCS CEO Venkatramani, who spoke at the launch of Businessworld Marketing WhiteBook

Abid Hasan Jul 2, 2015 8:30 AM

Focus TV Haryana shuts down operations?blur=25

Effective today, Focus TV Haryana has shut down its operations, confirm industry sources

Abid Hasan Jul 1, 2015 4:27 PM

CNN, IBN will not renew partnership, CNN likely to tie up with Zee Media Corp?blur=25

CNN is said to be looking at Zee Media Corp for a new partnership. Sources indicate no deal has been finalised yet

Abid Hasan Jun 30, 2015 3:13 PM

Koel Purie Rinchet steps down as Whole Time Director, TV Today?blur=25

Rinchet will continue to host the talk show ‘On the Couch with Koel’. In addition, she will also take up a new role as Non-Executive Director on the board of the company

Abid Hasan Jun 30, 2015 2:55 PM

TV18 will continue to invest significantly in the General English News space post CNN-IBN split?blur=25

A P Parigi, Group CEO, Network18, in an internal communication to the group’s employees has said that TV18 will continue to invest significantly in the General English News space

Abid Hasan Jun 30, 2015 9:46 AM

AAP ignores SC's decision on rolling out hoardings?blur=25

AAP has rolled out hoardings of Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in a recent ad. Last month, SC clearly pointed out there shouldn't be any image of politician in their advertisement

Abid Hasan Jun 26, 2015 1:37 PM

Narendra Modi condemns 'Emergency'; says can't forget this day in history?blur=25

PM Modi tweeted, "25-26th June cannot be forgotten in the history of India. 40 years ago the Nation was placed under Emergency"

Abid Hasan Jun 26, 2015 8:22 AM

HT Media appoints Vikram Singh Mehta as Additional Director?blur=25

Vikram Mehta is currently Executive Chairman of Brookings and has served Shell India as MD in the past

Abid Hasan Jun 23, 2015 9:06 AM

Philips earmarks 70% of its marketing budget for Philips Body Grooming Range?blur=25

"Digital is the best medium for a high ROI," says Anurita Chopra, Director of Marketing, Personal Care, Philips Consumer Lifestyle

Abid Hasan Jun 18, 2015 8:19 AM

India Today Group re-designates Kalli Purie as Group Editorial Director, B’cast & New Media?blur=25

Prior to this Kalli Purie was Group Synergy and Creative Officer of India Today Group

Abid Hasan Jun 16, 2015 7:04 PM

NDTV denies allegation of being controlled by the Ambani Group?blur=25

NDTV clarifies its position to BSE after a recent media report alleged NDTV was controlled by an entity of Mukesh Ambani Group

Abid Hasan Jun 16, 2015 6:16 PM

Print war moves east; this time it's TOI vs The Telegraph?blur=25

Both newspapers are riding on the back of ABC and IRS numbers to claim leadership in East India

Abid Hasan Jun 15, 2015 8:07 AM

Sanjay Tandon steps down as COO, FCB Ulka?blur=25

After a six-year second inning with the company, Tandon has decided to move on. He is currently serving his notice period, and his next destination is unknown

Abid Hasan Jun 12, 2015 2:37 PM

Adrija Bose joins Huffington Post as Social Media Editor?blur=25

Prior to this assignment, she was working with NDTV as Chief Sub Editor. She has also worked with Firstpost as Social Media Editor

Abid Hasan Jun 11, 2015 4:32 PM

Pramod Bhasin steps down as Independent Director, NDTV?blur=25

Bhasin is contemplating entering certain ventures with the company. He will, however, continue to remain non-executive director of the company

Abid Hasan Jun 11, 2015 4:27 PM

Fever FM elevates Harshad Jain to CEO?blur=25

Prior to the promotion, Jain was Business Head, Radio and Entertainment, HT Media

Abid Hasan Jun 10, 2015 8:45 AM

The Hindu takes yet another witty dig at TOI; trolls them in a hilarious matrimonial ad?blur=25

The Hindu takes yet another witty dig at TOI by publishing a matrimonial ad in TOI that sings praises of the Hindu

Abid Hasan Jun 9, 2015 9:52 AM

No communication from ministry; channels will continue to be on air: Sun TV?blur=25

"We wish to state that no communication has been received by the Company in this regard from any Ministry and all our channels continue to be on air," said Sun TV in a statement to BSE

Abid Hasan Jun 9, 2015 9:30 AM

Shop CJ gets Rs 500 crore funding, earmarks Rs 25 crore for marketing?blur=25

Shop CJ formerly known as Star CJ has launched its first TV commercial showcasing company's product offerings

Abid Hasan Jun 8, 2015 8:13 AM

Sakal launches fortnightly supplements 'Speedy' and 'Techno'?blur=25

Speedy covers the automobile industry while Techno is all about gadgets

Abid Hasan Jun 4, 2015 8:21 AM

Sandeep Bamzai steps down as Editor of Focus News?blur=25

After a short stint of two months, Bamzai calls it quits at Focus News. His next step is not known as of now

Abid Hasan Jun 3, 2015 3:25 PM

Following TN, UP govt to file review appeal against SC order of 'Neta Free' Ads?blur=25

The UP govt has drafted a proposal on advertising policy for the Cabinet’s approval. Ashutosh Niranjan, Director, Information and Public Relations Department, UP govt said that they are also framing advertising policies for digital media

Abid Hasan Jun 2, 2015 8:38 AM

MIB appoints Veena Jain as Doordarshan DG; move undermines Prasar Bharati's autonomy??blur=25

In an announcement release MIB said Jain will directly report to ministry for all the purposes. Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar said he was not marked in the copy of the order about the appointment of Veena Jain

Abid Hasan Jun 1, 2015 8:35 AM

Print ad war: HT, TOI up the ante, move to video bashing to claim No. 1 spot?blur=25

Both the giants are leaving no stone unturned to take down each other, and are releasing videos slamming each other to grab advertiser eyeballs

Abid Hasan May 29, 2015 12:46 PM

HT says pay TOI 40% less; TOI says HT 2 Mins unsatisfactory like a 2 minute lover?blur=25

In a fresh round of war, HT says it outnumbers TOI by 6 lakh readers in Delhi NCR, and asks advertisers - Are you paying 40% less for TOI? In response, TOI compares HT 2 Minutes to a 2 minute lover

Abid Hasan May 29, 2015 9:02 AM

Tamil Nadu govt circumvents SC order; publishes commercial features with Jayalalitha's pictures?blur=25

Leading newspapers highlighted the work done under J Jayalalitha's reign in an advertorial format

Abid Hasan May 28, 2015 9:12 AM

Catch News appoints Payal Puri as Editor-at-Large, Kunal Majumder as Editor, Operations?blur=25

Puri will look after lifestyle and features while Majumder will look after the company's operations

Abid Hasan May 27, 2015 2:58 PM