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‘Jo bikta hai, woh dikhta hai’ is news industry’s formula?blur=25

With a question mark on news credibility as revenues & TRPs take precedence, news editors discuss ways to maintain integrity of news

Surbhi Bhasin Sep 3, 2012 9:49 PM

Technology is changing news business: Experts?blur=25

News delivery via internet or mobiles is revolutionising the business, say industry experts

Surbhi Bhasin Sep 3, 2012 9:43 PM

Radiowalla to broadcast Mahindra SLPL live?blur=25

Radiowalla Network will be broadcasting the Mahindra Sri Lanka Premier League live. The venture will be marketed as SLPL Radio powered by Radiowalla

Surbhi Bhasin Aug 23, 2012 10:04 PM

Big Magic woos regional viewers with Bhojpuri band?blur=25

Big Magic has beefed up its weekend line-up with a Bhojpuri movie band – Superhit Bhojpuri – on Saturdays & Sundays at 6.30 pm, beginning August 18

Surbhi Bhasin Aug 18, 2012 8:15 PM

FM players tap the spirit of Independence Day?blur=25

This year patriotism goes beyond on-air to testing how vigilant the police is, visiting soldiers posted in Kargil & supporting literacy movement

Surbhi Bhasin Aug 14, 2012 8:15 PM

Time for fresh look at media access: LV Krishnan?blur=25

With media audience increasingly becoming platform-agnostic, industry experts feel time has come to relook at audience measurement metrics

Surbhi Bhasin Aug 13, 2012 7:35 PM

Future is about atomisation of the newspaper: Santosh Desai?blur=25

The newspaper of the future can be dismembered and consumed as independent entities, says Santosh Desai, MD & CEO, Future Brands India

Surbhi Bhasin Aug 13, 2012 6:27 PM

Newspapers will continue in 2020: Ravi Dhariwal?blur=25

The newspaper of 2020 would be more crisp, interactive, carry shorter reports and also consumed on multiple platforms, says Ravi Dhariwal

Surbhi Bhasin Aug 10, 2012 6:56 PM

“Technology can disrupt media consumption”?blur=25

Technological developments have altered coverage, collaborations, and interactivity, says Jehil Thakkar of KPMG India

Surbhi Bhasin Aug 9, 2012 8:44 PM

“Readership of traditional newspaper is on the decline”?blur=25

Measurement metrics of print readership such as circulation, readers per copy are looked through a prism that is out of date, says MRUC’s Paritosh Joshi

Surbhi Bhasin Aug 9, 2012 8:29 PM

Red FM takes the disruptive route to stand out?blur=25

While continuing with the ‘Bajaate Raho’ tagline, Red FM has undertaken quite a few innovative and disruptive campaigns to build listener connect

Surbhi Bhasin Aug 4, 2012 10:40 PM

“Event management demands passion and hard work”?blur=25

The events industry needs an equal amount of talent, creativity and quality hard work, say industry experts, who welcome an infusion of young blood

Surbhi Bhasin Aug 1, 2012 2:26 AM

Reporter’s Diary: My current status is ‘In Media’?blur=25

Reporter Surbhi Bhasin’s transition from student to professional has been at a breathless pace. She shares some of her learnings and observations

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 28, 2012 10:01 PM

“Company culture matters most to employees”?blur=25

Sagorika Kantharia, Chief People Officer, Radio City talks about creating the right work culture and recognising talent

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 27, 2012 6:57 PM

News is news; it has no art, no colour: Prabhu Chawla?blur=25

From black & white journalism, news today needs to follow ad compulsions & reader preference diktats, states the Editorial Director, New Indian Express

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 23, 2012 7:27 PM

Use newspaper ad space effectively: Nandini Dias?blur=25

Citing the extensive Nano campaign, Nandini Dias, COO, Lodestar UM, shows how to use spaces amid newspaper editorial to gain maximum eyeballs

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 23, 2012 6:47 PM

We need to redefine innovation: Sunil Mutreja?blur=25

Amar Ujala’s Executive Director equates innovation with experimentation and urges advertisers to be more willing to participate, irrespective of the results

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 23, 2012 4:38 AM

If people see value, they will pay: N Sathyamurthy?blur=25

DDB MudraMax’s President and Head states how digital is overshadowing print media, both in terms of readership and advertisers

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 23, 2012 4:37 AM

Leverage digital touch points: CVL Srinivas to magazines?blur=25

Starcom MediaVest’s Chairman lists steps that magazines can take to remain relevant and not get swapped by digital

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 20, 2012 7:49 PM

Every medium is a storage device of time: Santosh Desai?blur=25

Futurebrands' MD & CEO says that every era tells a story; and today’s story is about digital. One needs to see how magazines sit in this era

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 20, 2012 7:26 PM

Radio seeks to up ad rates?blur=25

While FM players see the recent spate of ad rate hikes as a correction, media planners don’t expect much impact on ad budgets

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 17, 2012 8:16 PM

Oye FM stimulates listeners’ ‘Filmy Kaan’?blur=25

Oye FM has embarked on a month-long campaign – Filmi Kaan – for better connect with the TG. Black Pencil is the creative agency behind this campaign

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 16, 2012 4:01 AM

Reporter’s Diary: Tuned in to the radio beat?blur=25

Reporter Surbhi Bhasin is on a mission to discover the radio medium and how it is helping brands reach out to more people at a fraction of the cost

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 7, 2012 7:19 PM

Aamir Khan takes SMJ to radio?blur=25

In a move to create greater audience connect, Aamir Khan has taken to the radio medium for his popular show ‘Satyamev Jayate’

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 4, 2012 8:36 PM

Radio City offers Freedom Radio on completing 11 yrs?blur=25

Freedom Radio is touted as India’s first dedicated web radio for Indie music only on PlanetRadiocity.com

Surbhi Bhasin Jul 4, 2012 5:58 AM

Radio Mirchi celebrates World Music Festival?blur=25

To coincide with World Music Day on June 21, Radio Mirchi Mumbai has lined up a musical feast for its listeners as part of the 10-day special activity

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 28, 2012 11:25 PM

HT Media uses multiple platforms for ‘Noddy’ show?blur=25

Fever Entertainment is promoting this initiative via a 360 degree campaign, which includes print, radio, outdoor, digital and Live Media

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 28, 2012 9:00 PM

Kent rides the air waves with Radio City?blur=25

Kent is extensively using radio to promote its recently launched Kent Mini Water Softener, given the mass appeal of the medium

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 28, 2012 7:11 PM

Red FM goes all Hindi in Kolkata?blur=25

The new positioning is targeted at making the station stronger in its core advertising audience listenership of 25-44 years SEC ABC

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 27, 2012 8:37 PM

Radio One targets 30 pc ad rate hike?blur=25

This comes on the back of the 20 per cent year-on-year growth that the station claims to have achieved in Pune

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 18, 2012 3:02 AM

People magazine celebrates 100th issue?blur=25

People has differentiated itself by focussing on what it calls ‘celebrity journalism’ and has built on the concept of a ‘celebrity news magazine’

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 6, 2012 8:43 PM

ADS Group to launch ‘Shiksha News’?blur=25

Targeted at students, the daily newspaper that will launch on Aug 15, will cover news and issues related to education. It will be in English and Hindi

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 5, 2012 7:48 PM

Chauthi Duniya to be launched in English?blur=25

Chauthi Duniya is all set to launch its English edition after the successful trial run conducted in May. The paper to hit the stands on July 1

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 4, 2012 7:47 PM

Hindi magazine ‘IndiaNext’ to be launched on June 30?blur=25

With focus on current affairs and contemporary issues, ‘IndiaNext’ is priced at Rs 20 and will be available across 17 states

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 4, 2012 7:02 PM

Kerala TV space to get a new player, Mediaone TV?blur=25

With the backing of Madhyamam newspaper, Malayalam channel Mediaone TV will be launched in August 2012 in Kerala. An entertainment channel is on the anvil

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 4, 2012 3:39 AM

Reporter’s Diary: Living my dream, everyday?blur=25

Reporter Surbhi Bhasin is all excited about joining the media industry. Here she shares her excitement and how Internet has opened up a whole new world

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 2, 2012 7:14 PM

Vehrnon Ibrahim quits Oye FM?blur=25

Vehrnon Ibrahim, National Programming Head of Oye FM has quit after spending more than two years with the company

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 1, 2012 7:17 PM

Sadhna News channel to launch in J&K on July 1?blur=25

Prabhatam Group is set to further consolidate its base in North India with the launch of its regional news channel in Jammu and Kashmir

Surbhi Bhasin Jun 1, 2012 7:14 PM

Prabhat Khabar to launch ‘Panchayatnama’ in Bihar?blur=25

The publication will target rural readers such as farmers, Gram Sabha, Zila Parishad and Panchayat members

Surbhi Bhasin May 29, 2012 8:25 PM

Hindi magazine ‘Dalit Dastak’ launched yesterday?blur=25

The monthly Hindi magazine highlights true stories of Indian citizens who are fighting for justice

Surbhi Bhasin May 28, 2012 7:06 PM

Maurya TV ventures into Nepal?blur=25

After strengthening its position in Bihar and Jharkhand, Maurya TV is set to tap the Nepal market

Surbhi Bhasin May 28, 2012 6:55 PM

Divya Bhaskar launches coffee table book?blur=25

The book ‘Realty Magnates of Gujarat’ showcases the contribution of 12 real estate developers in changing the landscape of Gujarat

Surbhi Bhasin May 25, 2012 10:29 PM

Sambhaav to invest $10 mn in Wise TV?blur=25

Sambhaav Media Group is bullish about developing Digital Live Transit TV Broadcasting infrastructure in the country. Wise TV provides TV on the move

Surbhi Bhasin May 24, 2012 10:32 PM

Explore Media goes niche with magazine on adventure tourism?blur=25

Bi-monthly magazine ‘Explore’ targets the adventure tourism markets in India & international markets such as Africa, Australia & New Zealand

Surbhi Bhasin May 21, 2012 9:28 PM

Kotak Life Insurance highlights success stories of its agents?blur=25

The insurance company is producing a television programme on its life insurance advisors; which is being telecast on IBN Lokmat

Surbhi Bhasin May 21, 2012 7:54 PM

Lok Sabha TV goes digital to build connect with youth?blur=25

With the launch of the website, the Parliament can now make information available to people in an interactive manner

Surbhi Bhasin May 17, 2012 7:23 PM