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"In India, the industry will grow at more than 20% for several years"?blur=25

The industry is growing fast in India & faster in China. Asia is where the growth & future innovation will come from, says Jaideep Shergill, CEO, MSLGroup India

Synjini Nandi Jul 13, 2013 9:40 AM

MTV & Swipe Telecom launch MTV Slash for greater youth connect?blur=25

On-ground launch, hoardings, digital space, experiential marketing & campus ambassadors are being aggressively used to promote the new fablet

Synjini Nandi Jul 12, 2013 8:36 AM

MTV beefs up Sunday with 'Time Out with Imam'?blur=25

The channel has undertaken on-ground activations with autowalas, launched Imamogram app, as well as associated with Swipe 'MTV Slash' fablet to market the show

Synjini Nandi Jul 10, 2013 7:57 AM

Star Plus continues to lead the rating race; Zee TV follows?blur=25

Acc to data sourced from TAM subscribers for CS 4+, HSM markets, Week 26, Star Plus continues to lead the Hindi GEC space with 232 GRPs; next is Zee TV at 197 GRPs

Synjini Nandi Jul 5, 2013 9:29 AM

Balaji Motion Pictures goes beyond run-of-the-mill mktg tactics for Lootera?blur=25

The production house has partnered with Mills & Boon to launch a special Lootera Collection, in sync with the romance angle of the movie; also built innovation on digital

Synjini Nandi Jul 5, 2013 9:24 AM

TV players eye the burgeoning lifestyle & Bollywood market?blur=25

Increasing market size, digitisation, demand for localised content & innovative advtg opportunities are some of the significant elements egging on this trend

Synjini Nandi Jul 4, 2013 8:39 AM

MTV adopts multi-platform strategy for 'Coke Studio' Season 3?blur=25

The content will be available extensively across media platforms such as iTunes, Nokia Store, music streaming portals, YouTube, Twitter & Facebook

Synjini Nandi Jul 3, 2013 8:19 AM

Hindi GECs step out of traditional time bands to draw eyeballs?blur=25

Apart from the early and late prime time, and afternoon slots, channels have been experimenting with various other time bands to infuse freshness

Synjini Nandi Jul 2, 2013 9:06 AM

Fiction shows boost Star Plus' lead amongst Hindi GECs?blur=25

Six of the top 10 fiction shows are aired on Star Plus. As per TAM data, in Week 25 Star Plus garnered 243 GRPs. Zee TV is placed second with 209 GRPs

Synjini Nandi Jun 28, 2013 8:25 AM

From TV shows to brand tie-ups - 'Ghanchakkar' leaves no media untouched?blur=25

Music videos, kitty parties, appearances in talent hunt shows, brand integrations - all form part of UTV Motion Pictures' mktg campaign for the film

Synjini Nandi Jun 27, 2013 8:47 AM

9X Media further strengthens brand with music video initiative?blur=25

The 'Tung Tucking Ting' music video is being promoted across a large media spread involving radio & digital platforms as well as the 9X Media channels

Synjini Nandi Jun 26, 2013 8:00 AM

SAB TV fortifies brand positioning with new look?blur=25

SAB TV's revamped look aims at showcasing a progressive outlook. Around 60% marketing spends are earmarked for TV promotions

Synjini Nandi Jun 24, 2013 8:14 AM

Cannes Lions 2013: Ramesh Deo Productions sole Indian winner in Film Craft Lions?blur=25

Ramesh Deo Productions Mumbai’s ‘Parallel Journeys’ campaign for Nike Apparel has helped India secure a Bronze in the Sound Design sub-category

Synjini Nandi Jun 24, 2013 7:34 AM

Cannes Lions 2013: Ramesh Deo Productions sole Indian winner in Film Craft Lions?blur=25

Ramesh Deo Productions Mumbai’s ‘Parallel Journeys’ campaign for Nike Apparel has helped India secure a Bronze in the Sound Design sub-category

Synjini Nandi Jun 23, 2013 7:37 AM

Cannes Lions 2013: O&M, Ramesh Deo Productions, Chrome Pictures in Film Craft Lions shortlist?blur=25

A total of five entries from India have made it to the shortlist out of the 158 shortlisted entries for Film Craft Lions

Synjini Nandi Jun 22, 2013 8:34 AM

Cannes Lions 2013: O&M, Ramesh Deo Productions, Chrome Pictures in Film Craft Lions shortlist?blur=25

A total of five entries from India have made it to the shortlist out of the 158 shortlisted entries for Film Craft Lions

Synjini Nandi Jun 21, 2013 1:02 PM

ICC Champions Trophy clocks decent ratings?blur=25

The India-South Africa match on June 6 garnered a TVR of 1.58 (HSM) & 1.66 (All India), while India-W Indies match clocked 1.77 TVR (HSM) & 1.91 TVR (All India)

Synjini Nandi Jun 21, 2013 8:40 AM

Life OK gets its post-digitisation content strategy right?blur=25

Differentiated content, continuous programming on weekends, reality-based crime shows comprise three significant elements for the channel

Synjini Nandi Jun 20, 2013 12:15 PM

Cannes Lions 2013: India fails to grab metals in Media Lions?blur=25

Out of a total of 257 shortlisted entries, only one entry each from Leo Burnett Mumbai and O&M made it to the shortlist, but it was a no show for India

Synjini Nandi Jun 19, 2013 10:22 AM

Cannes Lions 2013: India fails to grab metals in Media Lions?blur=25

Out of a total of 257 shortlisted entries, only one entry each from Leo Burnett Mumbai and O&M made it to the shortlist, but it was a no show for India

Synjini Nandi Jun 19, 2013 10:22 AM

Cannes Lions 2013: Disappointment for India in Radio Lions?blur=25

Radio Lions is yet another category where it’s been a no show for Indian agencies. The number of entries sent from India this year dropped to 23 from 55 last year

Synjini Nandi Jun 19, 2013 9:01 AM

Cannes Lions 2013: Disappointment for India in Radio Lions?blur=25

Radio Lions is yet another category where it’s been a no show for Indian agencies. The number of entries sent from India this year dropped to 23 from 55 last year

Synjini Nandi Jun 18, 2013 1:25 PM

Cannes Special: Leo Burnett, O&M in Media Lions shortlist from India?blur=25

Leo Burnett’s Coke Studio campaign for Coca-Cola India & O&M's Super Dog Chewy campaign for Lal Pet Products make it to Media Lions shortlist

Synjini Nandi Jun 18, 2013 10:05 AM

Over 20% growth for Fox Traveller, NGC post DAS: Keertan Adyanthaya?blur=25

We do not have a pure subscription-based model & there are no plans as of now to go solo, says the MD, NGC Network India & Fox International Channels

Synjini Nandi Jun 18, 2013 10:03 AM

Cannes Special: Leo Burnett, O&M in Media Lions shortlist from India?blur=25

Leo Burnett’s Coke Studio campaign for Coca-Cola India & O&M's Super Dog Chewy campaign for Lal Pet Products make it to Media Lions shortlist

Synjini Nandi Jun 17, 2013 1:28 PM

SET and Life OK on the same ratings page?blur=25

This is one of the rare cases that a first rung Hindi general entertainment channel has garnered equal TVRs as that of a second rung Hindi GEC

Synjini Nandi Jun 14, 2013 9:50 AM

Colors gains ground in Week 23; Star Plus maintains lead?blur=25

As per data sourced from TAM subscribers for CS 4+, HSM markets, Star Plus continues to lead the Hindi GEC space with 242 GRPs followed by Colors

Synjini Nandi Jun 14, 2013 9:13 AM

Hindi GECs losing their taste for crime?blur=25

Though the last quarter of 2012 saw a slew of new show launches, there has been no introduction of any crime-based fiction shows till date

Synjini Nandi Jun 13, 2013 9:13 AM

Digital creating more traction for English GEC shows?blur=25

From launching innovative apps on FB, organising tweet ups to live interactive games, English GECs are actively engaging viewers on the digital platform

Synjini Nandi Jun 12, 2013 12:32 AM

Mythology & period dramas gain ground on Hindi GECs?blur=25

Sony's recent offer Maharana Pratap, along with Star Plus' to be launched Mahabharat and Zee TV's Jodha Akbar have ensured heavy presence of historical shows

Synjini Nandi Jun 10, 2013 8:48 PM

Non-fiction shows share of GEC prime time climbs further?blur=25

The year 2013 has observed the launch of about eight non-fiction shows so far, with another four to five shows in the pipeline

Synjini Nandi Jun 5, 2013 7:43 PM

Networks move Bollywood premieres back to Hindi GECs?blur=25

Larger viewership, better GRPs and stronger monetisation avenues work in the favour of Hindi GECs as opposed to movie channels

Synjini Nandi Jun 4, 2013 9:07 AM

Top GECs seek to hike ad rates to offset 10+2 ad cap impact?blur=25

To ensure advertising revenues remain unaffected in the wake of the proposed 10+2 ad cap, Hindi GECs look to increasing ad rates by almost 20-30 per cent

Synjini Nandi Jun 3, 2013 4:52 PM

Reporter’s Diary: What we know, what have we learnt?blur=25

Reporter Synjini Nandi shares her experience navigating through the broadcast media beat as she completes one year in the industry

Synjini Nandi Jun 1, 2013 7:08 PM

IPL 6 playoffs viewership down 18%?blur=25

The IPL playoffs comprising 3 matches fetched an average TVR of 4.4 (All India) and 4.46 (HSM), as compared to 2012 when the TVR was 5.5 (All India and HSM)

Synjini Nandi Jun 1, 2013 6:27 PM

Life OK banks on fiction to beef up 9PM slot with 'Do Dil Ek Jaan'?blur=25

From launching music videos on the digital platform to a strategic audio visual OOH campaign, the channel has gone all out to create buzz for the show

Synjini Nandi May 31, 2013 8:23 PM

10+2 ad cap impact: Colors hikes ad rates by 30 pc?blur=25

The channel believes that in the current scenario there is already a shortage of ad inventory on GE channels, with most of them being oversold

Synjini Nandi May 31, 2013 1:53 AM

Sony TV embarks on extensive digital play for 'Indian Idol Junior'?blur=25

A portal, slew of apps, games and puzzles form part of the digital marketing strategy of the channel, offering users a more customised Idol experience

Synjini Nandi May 30, 2013 8:18 PM

Colors pulls out all the stops to market Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa?blur=25

From mktg on various channels of the network, to a pan-India OOH initiative, along with radio, print & digital, the channel is creating a lot of noise for the show

Synjini Nandi May 29, 2013 8:10 PM

Hindi GECs battle it out for 9PM weekend slot?blur=25

June 1 will see a slew of launches – Sony’s Indian Idol Junior, Zee TV’s DID Super Moms & Colors’ Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, along with a 3-hr special of India’s Dancing Superstar on Star Plus

Synjini Nandi May 29, 2013 7:36 PM

Day after IPL finish, GECs back with a vengeance?blur=25

From launching mythology-based series, re-creating the magic of older reality shows to introducing fresh formats, Hindi GECs are leaving no stone unturned

Synjini Nandi May 28, 2013 7:17 PM

Big Magic, Spark Punjabi introduce fiction to consolidate position?blur=25

As part of the change in programming strategy, RBNL is set to introduce a social drama and a mytho drama with titles tweaked for respective markets

Synjini Nandi May 27, 2013 7:39 PM

Max gears up for life after IPL 6 with big ticket movies?blur=25

The Hindi movie channel has strategically used the last 10 days of the Indian Premier League Season 6 to promote its comeback plan

Synjini Nandi May 24, 2013 8:17 PM

GEC ratings remain flat in Week 7 of IPL; Star Plus maintains lead?blur=25

As per data sourced from TAM subscribers for CS 4+, HSM markets, Star Plus clocked 234 GRPs in Week 20 of 2013, as against Sony Max’s 229 GRPs

Synjini Nandi May 24, 2013 7:18 PM

Viacom18 expands mobile footprint to engage youth & kids?blur=25

Viacom18 is all set to launch MTV Gupshup – a chat service, Vh1 Hub – a mobile content shop for intl music, and Teen Nick Mobile Game – a role playing game

Synjini Nandi May 23, 2013 8:06 PM

Digital drawing eyeballs to youth GECs?blur=25

From increasing original content to curating special content for web & strong digital push, youth-based channels are going all out to increase viewership

Synjini Nandi May 23, 2013 7:42 PM

IPL all India viewership drops 14% in Season 6?blur=25

According to research experts, the drop is attributed to two important developments – introduction of DAS & introduction of LC1 coverage in TAM

Synjini Nandi May 22, 2013 7:44 PM

MTV drives Nano through digital and social?blur=25

'Drive With MTV 2' will enfold live on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pintrest and Instagram, besides a website

Synjini Nandi May 20, 2013 8:23 PM

Content, mktg, distribution key for Star Movies Action: Kevin Vaz?blur=25

We are very clear on our content strategy, says the Business Head of English Channels, Star Jalsha and Jalsha Movies at STAR India

Synjini Nandi May 17, 2013 7:17 PM

e4m?blur=25

As per data sourced from TAM subscribers for CS 4+, HSM markets, week 19 of 2013 sees Star Plus clocking 232 GRPs, followed by Sony Max’s 224 GRPs

Synjini Nandi May 17, 2013 4:40 AM

Star Plus reclaims numero uno spot in week 6 of IPL?blur=25

As per data sourced from TAM subscribers for CS 4+, HSM markets, week 19 of 2013 sees Star Plus clocking 232 GRPs, followed by Sony Max’s 224 GRPs

Synjini Nandi May 16, 2013 12:54 AM

Removing the viewership-revenue mismatch in kids genre?blur=25

From attracting non-traditional advertisers, licensing content to brand integrations, players in the kids space are going all out to attract ad revenues

Synjini Nandi May 14, 2013 8:19 PM

What would it take to pull English movies genre out of the niche bracket??blur=25

Content, appointment viewing and differentiation are significant factors that need to be paid attention to for this category, say experts

Synjini Nandi May 13, 2013 6:59 PM

Marathi market aces the reach game but lags behind in revenues?blur=25

Though the viewership of Marathi TV channels is second only to Tamil & Telugu markets, the ad revenue is one fourth of the Tamil market

Synjini Nandi May 10, 2013 7:49 PM

Star Plus narrows gap with Sony Max in IPL Week 5?blur=25

As per TAM data for CS 4+, HSM markets, Star Plus clocked 223 GRPs compared to Sony Max’s 224 GRPs in the fifth week of the IPL season

Synjini Nandi May 10, 2013 7:14 PM

Kidzee, Dabur Glucoplus, McDonald's enter the world of Chhota Bheem?blur=25

The brands have associated with the new Chhota Bheem movie. The marketing has also seen Chhota Bheem visit reality shows, dance to Jumping Jhapak & host contests

Synjini Nandi May 9, 2013 8:37 PM

Zee Marathi elevates Deepak Rajadhyaksha as Biz Head?blur=25

Prior to this, Rajadhyaksha was Programming Head of Zee Marathi. He takes over from Nikhil Sane, who is now part of the Marathi vertical of Essel Vision

Synjini Nandi May 8, 2013 7:34 PM

Fresh content, mktg push power kids genre's summer gamble?blur=25

Kids channels are all set to woo the young viewers with an array of innovative campaigns during the crucial months of April, May and June

Synjini Nandi May 3, 2013 8:27 PM

Brands are putting regional mkts under the spotlight: Kevin Vaz?blur=25

Brands are looking at regional markets with the intent of penetrating deeper & investing in a much larger way, says the Prez & GM, Star Jalsha & Jalsha Movies

Synjini Nandi May 1, 2013 7:37 PM

"We see 15 - 20% increase in viewership in summer season"?blur=25

Kids genre is the only category and demographic that observes an upside, says Krishna Desai, Network Head – Kids, South Asia, Turner International India

Synjini Nandi May 1, 2013 7:31 PM

Steep rise in online viewership opens new opportunity for channels?blur=25

A 45% increase in online viewership opens up another lucrative market for b'casters as they gear up to aggressively seed more content online

Synjini Nandi Apr 29, 2013 8:11 PM

Mandar Natekar quits as Revenue Head of Movies Now?blur=25

Natekar is joining MTV India as the Sales Head. At Movies Now, he had helped establish the channel as a preferred platform for advertisers

Synjini Nandi Apr 27, 2013 7:26 PM

Himmat Butalia joining AXN India as Mktg Director?blur=25

Butalia was with Sony Pix for six years and five months. He takes charge takes charge of his new role at AXN India in June 2013

Synjini Nandi Apr 26, 2013 7:15 PM

Star Plus manages to stay ahead of Max in IPL Week 3?blur=25

As per data for CS 4+, HSM markets in Week 16 of 2013 and third week of the IPL season, Star Plus clocked 233 GRPs, followed by Max with 211 GRPs

Synjini Nandi Apr 26, 2013 6:45 PM

What has Star Plus done right this IPL??blur=25

Associating with one of the most watched properties, IPL, and that too in competition territory seems to have worked in Star Plus’ favour

Synjini Nandi Apr 26, 2013 6:36 AM

Sony Pix’s Himmat Butalia joining AXN India as Mktg Director?blur=25

Butalia was with Sony Pix for six years and five months. He takes charge takes charge of his new role at AXN India in June 2013

Synjini Nandi Apr 25, 2013 6:22 PM

IMPACT magazine introduces IMPACT M-School Rankings?blur=25

The survey, in association with Ipsos, will culminate with the publication of a world-class and dedicated special annual – ‘India’s Best M-Schools’

Synjini Nandi Apr 20, 2013 7:34 PM

Decoding the survival mantra of Hindi fiction series?blur=25

With the change in viewing patterns, changes are needed not only in content & programming, but in scheduling strategies as well, say experts

Synjini Nandi Apr 18, 2013 8:21 PM

Getting comedy to work on English GECs is serious business?blur=25

The comedy genre is viable, but experimentation has been observed to be low in this genre, say experts

Synjini Nandi Apr 17, 2013 8:18 PM

Disney Channel engages the entire family with 'Jet Set 2'?blur=25

Apart from on-air promos, Disney will introduce a special branded plane inspired by Indian designers & a two-day holiday at Hong Kong Disneyland

Synjini Nandi Apr 16, 2013 8:41 PM

'Ek Thi Daayan' leaves no stone unturned to lure audiences?blur=25

Creating a finite TV series, launching novellas, to experiential marketing, the production house has ticked all the right mktg boxes to create visibility for the movie

Synjini Nandi Apr 10, 2013 8:12 PM

AXN embarks on 35-day campaign to leverage 'Hannibal'?blur=25

The channel is primarily leveraging the print platform, followed by out of home and cinema constituting the three approaches of the campaign

Synjini Nandi Apr 9, 2013 8:29 PM

Regional avatars go a long way for Hindi GEC format shows?blur=25

Networks are extending the popularity of properties such as 'KBC' & 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' to regional markets to increase their share of the pie, say experts

Synjini Nandi Apr 8, 2013 10:22 PM

Zee Khana Khazana serves up a revamped fare?blur=25

Based on the thought ‘Kal kya banaoon?’, the channel has launched its first TVC, along with several initiatives on digital & social platforms to create a buzz

Synjini Nandi Apr 8, 2013 8:41 PM

After Max, Sony Six creates campaign for IPL 2013?blur=25

The objective of the two short films is to highlight the fact that Hindi commentary for the Pepsi IPL will be on Six, which promises to create a great viewing experience

Synjini Nandi Apr 4, 2013 9:25 PM

Quick Five with Disney UTV’s Sameer Pitalwalla?blur=25

We are keen on helping audiences migrate across different platforms, thereby strengthening the brand, says the Dir, Video & Celebrity of Disney UTV

Synjini Nandi Apr 3, 2013 8:25 PM

Quick five with RBNL’s Sunil Kumaran?blur=25

The Biz Head, Regional Television Channels, RBNL talks about evolution of regional content in India, viewership trends & mktg strategy of their new channel

Synjini Nandi Apr 1, 2013 10:06 PM

Hindi GECs push the envelope with innovations galore?blur=25

From glamourising content, creating hybrid genres, undertaking cinema advtg to disruptive mktg, 2013 is seeing a lot of experimentation by Hindi GECs

Synjini Nandi Mar 29, 2013 7:28 PM

First edition of IMPACT 'Top 30 under 30' list unveiled?blur=25

The list identifies and celebrates future leaders of the Indian communication industry from creative and media agencies

Synjini Nandi Mar 22, 2013 8:34 PM

Viacom18 ventures into customised brand solutions?blur=25

The new division ‘Integrated Network Solutions’ will help create large format intellectual properties for clients across genres and media platforms

Synjini Nandi Mar 21, 2013 7:49 PM

Gossip Girl goes digital to engage gossipmongers?blur=25

To attract youngsters, Zee Café has come up with a Facebook app that reveals secrets about an individual’s Facebook friends, colleagues & family members

Synjini Nandi Mar 19, 2013 7:01 PM

Re-inventing regional content in a digital era?blur=25

We need to break away from the perceptions and the myths that surround the regional content industry, say broadcasters

Synjini Nandi Mar 15, 2013 7:41 PM

Content and ratings – a vicious cycle?blur=25

With expansion of the universe post digitisation, the challenge is to create content for different segments & monetise that content, say industry experts

Synjini Nandi Mar 15, 2013 7:27 PM

"Technology has democratised content creation"?blur=25

When it comes to content, it’s important to embrace both long & short forms of content since they form a symbiotic relationship, say industry experts

Synjini Nandi Mar 15, 2013 7:24 PM

Find the balance between local and global: Andy Kaplan?blur=25

Content needs to be tailored acc to audience viewing habits that are unique to every market, says the Prez, World Wide Networks, Sony Pictures Television

Synjini Nandi Mar 14, 2013 7:15 PM

It's not all about biz, but about culture: Robert Bakish?blur=25

Robert Bakish and Sai Kumar analyse the success behind the Viacom and TV18 venture and how it has transcended the local-global barrier

Synjini Nandi Mar 14, 2013 7:13 PM

Indian M&E industry to grow 11.8% in 2013 to touch Rs 917 bn?blur=25

The projected growth for TV is 18%, radio is 16.6%, print is 8.7% & films is 11.5%. Digital advtg is expected to grow 32.1%, as per the FICCI-KPMG report

Synjini Nandi Mar 14, 2013 7:01 PM

Quick Five with Ferzad Palia on Comedy Central’s growth plans?blur=25

Comedy is growing exponentially not only on television but also outside of it, says the SVP & GM, English Entertainment of Viacom18 Media

Synjini Nandi Mar 14, 2013 6:58 PM

It’s not all about business, but about culture: Robert Bakish?blur=25

Robert Bakish and Sai Kumar analyse the success behind the Viacom and TV18 venture and how it has transcended the local-global barrier

Synjini Nandi Mar 13, 2013 6:11 PM

Making Phase II of cable TV digitisation a success?blur=25

Phase I taught many lessons to policy makers & stakeholders. The spotlight now is on the need for course correction, dynamics of digital content & the roadmap

Synjini Nandi Mar 13, 2013 3:54 PM

Why mobile TV will be the future??blur=25

Broadcasters are moving beyond television to mobile TV to engage with the target audience, increase reach and ensure an influx of advertisers

Synjini Nandi Mar 11, 2013 8:31 PM

Star Plus goes disruptive for ‘MasterChef Kitchen Ke Superstars’?blur=25

From tying up with retail outlets & Mumbai’s dabbawalas to associating with BEST buses on Women’s Day, Star Plus is going all out to create the buzz

Synjini Nandi Mar 8, 2013 9:04 PM

It was essential to ‘unscooter’ Vespa: MV Krishna?blur=25

Piaggio India’s VP – Mktg (Two-Wheelers) shares how the Vespa DNA has been transformed into an iconic timeless classic with a contemporary touch

Synjini Nandi Mar 7, 2013 3:06 AM

Consumers do not actively think of a banking brand: Manisha Lath Gupta?blur=25

Entertainment has its own mindshare and the consumer is much more receptive when brands talk entertainment, says the CMO of Axis Bank

Synjini Nandi Mar 7, 2013 1:57 AM

Consumers do not actively think of a banking brand: Manisha Lath Gupta?blur=25

Entertainment has its own mindshare and the consumer is much more receptive when brands talk entertainment, says the CMO of Axis Bank

Synjini Nandi Mar 7, 2013 1:54 AM

Travel & lifestyle channels should stay fresh: Debarpita Banerjee?blur=25

The VP-Marketing of Fox Int’l Channels shares why channels need to keep refreshing the various elements that make for their positioning & personality

Synjini Nandi Mar 5, 2013 7:28 PM

Why is reality content big business on TV??blur=25

The glamour and glitz provided by reality shows is helping broadcasters garner newer audiences, rake in the moolah, as well as beat the TRP game

Synjini Nandi Mar 5, 2013 6:57 PM

Finite TV series ‘Ek Thhi Naayka’ to support release of upcoming movie?blur=25

The television series on Life Ok is part of the marketing initiative to promote movie ‘Ek Thhi Dayan’. The 8-part series will be telecast at 11PM on weekends

Synjini Nandi Mar 5, 2013 6:55 PM

Star Plus leads Hindi GEC space; Colors follows?blur=25

Acc to data sourced from TAM subscribers for CS 4+ HSM markets Week 8, Star Plus leads the Hindi GE space with 248 GRPs, with Colors clocking 235 GRPs

Synjini Nandi Mar 1, 2013 7:27 PM

Hindi movie premieres hold fort on television?blur=25

Though there has been a rise in movie acquisition costs, movie premieres on TV continue to fare well, with broadcasters eager to cash in on their popularity

Synjini Nandi Feb 28, 2013 8:20 PM

My fav TV character: Ram Kapoor of ‘Bade achhe lagte hain’?blur=25

“Ram Kapoor’s charm and acting prowess makes him my favourite character,” says Anilkumar Sathiraju of DDB Mudra Max

Synjini Nandi Feb 27, 2013 7:56 PM

Star Plus readies three-part campaign for MasterChef?blur=25

The channel has allocated around 75-80% of its marketing spends to television, digital and on-ground to extensively promote the new show

Synjini Nandi Feb 26, 2013 11:16 PM

Disney Channel embarks on multi-media blitz for ‘Disney Q’?blur=25

From mobile apps, contests on Facebook & Twitter to innovative partial digital billboards, Disney is going all out to promote its new show

Synjini Nandi Feb 25, 2013 1:09 AM

IPL 2013 creates a song & dance to celebrate India’s love for cricket?blur=25

The property comes out with a series of short films and dance videos, featuring Farah Khan teaching signature dance moves to cricket fans

Synjini Nandi Feb 20, 2013 9:25 PM

My fav TV character: Rahul Mahajan of ‘Nach Baliye’?blur=25

Rahul adds fun and drama to the show. Also, he makes an effort to dance even though he isn’t a dancer, says Rajeeb Dash of Tata Housing

Synjini Nandi Feb 20, 2013 8:20 PM

Power of content will shape the future: Uday Shankar?blur=25

Content will drive economic value for India. Our goal is to make M&E a key item on Govt’s agenda, says Chairman, FICCI M&E Committee

Synjini Nandi Feb 19, 2013 8:17 PM

Life OK goes beyond TV with ‘Mahadev’ merchandise?blur=25

The channel has launched limited edition DVDs to extend the brand identity of its daily fiction show, owing to popular demand

Synjini Nandi Feb 19, 2013 7:58 PM

Digital is reinventing magazines’ fortunes: Experts?blur=25

According to industry experts, magazines are seeing an increase in circulation owing to digital subscriptions & aggressive social media marketing

Synjini Nandi Feb 18, 2013 7:02 PM

Magazines should stop selling ads & sell engagement: CVL Srinivas?blur=25

Though magazines are high on trust factor, revenues have been flat; a change of mindset is required to turn this around, says the CEO, S Asia, GroupM

Synjini Nandi Feb 18, 2013 2:09 AM

Life OK beefs up 8.30PM prime time with ‘Savitri’?blur=25

The channel has allocated 60% of marketing spends on TV & cinema platforms, while 40% spends will be on print, digital, radio and outdoor

Synjini Nandi Feb 16, 2013 10:30 PM

Star Plus attempts to bring cinema on TV with ‘Saraswatichandra’?blur=25

The new fiction series will be aired on the 7.30PM time slot. It will replace ‘Yeh khamoshiyaan’. It is Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s TV debut

Synjini Nandi Feb 15, 2013 7:28 PM

Zee TV beefs up weekends with ‘India’s Best Dramebaaz’?blur=25

The reality based show for kids to showcase their acting talent goes on air from February 23, 2013 and will be a 13-week series

Synjini Nandi Feb 14, 2013 6:47 PM

My fav TV character: Meredith Grey from Grey’s Anatomy?blur=25

Meredith isn’t a syrupy diabetic character. She observes life in shades of grey, says Minakshi Achan of Salt Brand Solutions

Synjini Nandi Feb 13, 2013 8:36 PM

“Create a high performing ecosystem of marketing partners”?blur=25

Such an ecosystem is defined by great results, fantastic people & high energy, says Sameer Satpathy of Marico

Synjini Nandi Feb 12, 2013 7:20 PM

Multimedia markets itself wrongly: Sunil Kataria?blur=25

Multimedia perceives itself as a poor cousin of mass media, says the Executive VP, Marketing and Sales, Godrej Consumer Products

Synjini Nandi Feb 11, 2013 7:40 PM

Multimedia markets itself wrongly: Sunil Kataria?blur=25

Multimedia perceives itself as a poor cousin of mass media, says the Executive VP, Marketing and Sales, Godrej Consumer Products

Synjini Nandi Feb 11, 2013 7:40 PM

“It is all about managing the 4Ps effectively”?blur=25

Print is a one-on-one medium and could be used to fight in the multimedia platform, says National Geographic Traveller India’s Manas Mohan

Synjini Nandi Feb 8, 2013 7:37 PM

Soaps will never die. Here’s why…?blur=25

Soap operas are ever so popular because of the longevity factor, audience – character connect and RoI for a channel

Synjini Nandi Feb 7, 2013 7:15 PM

My favourite TV characters: The lions of Africa?blur=25

The lions represent a certain honest approach to life, says Prathap Suthan of Bang in the Middle

Synjini Nandi Feb 6, 2013 8:16 PM

“Cinema is a big stance that we have taken this year”?blur=25

AXN has identified cinema as one of the significant platforms for marketing, says Sunil Punjabi, Business Head, AXN

Synjini Nandi Feb 6, 2013 7:39 PM

Quick five with Launch Pad’s Probal Gaanguly?blur=25

The Partner of Launch Pad traces the growth of Hummra M channel & shares how digitisation is giving a level playing field to regional players

Synjini Nandi Feb 1, 2013 7:11 PM

Forbes Celebrity 100 comes to India?blur=25

The Forbes list features individuals from the entertainment business. Monetisation from the issue would be advertising-driven. It is priced at Rs 125

Synjini Nandi Jan 31, 2013 6:49 PM

My fav TV character: Priya Kapoor?blur=25

Priya Kapoor of ‘Bade achhe lagte hain’ brings a lot of credibility to the plot of the show, says Ashwini Deshpande of Elephant Strategy + Design

Synjini Nandi Jan 30, 2013 8:17 PM

RBI’s interest rate cut augurs well for ad spends?blur=25

With RBI’s proposed repo rate cut, real estate and automobile sector will observe an upswing, which in turn will imply a growth in ad spends

Synjini Nandi Jan 30, 2013 7:13 PM

“English GECs have created multiple prime time slots”?blur=25

The consumption of shows in the English GE space has gone up in the past few years, especially among the youth, says Rasika Tyagi of Star India

Synjini Nandi Jan 28, 2013 6:29 PM

Digital & brand tie-ups pace up Race 2’s mktg blitz?blur=25

One of the first big ticket movies to go off the block in the New Year, ‘Race 2’ has created a 360-degree push tying up with brands & media

Synjini Nandi Jan 25, 2013 7:59 PM

“There’s remarkable increase in kids broadcasting”?blur=25

Technology is central to consumption of content, which is becoming increasingly multi-platform, says Aparna Bhonsle, Programming Head, ZeeQ

Synjini Nandi Jan 25, 2013 6:23 PM

Quick five with ZeeQ’s Subhadarshi Tripathi?blur=25

Digitisation is an opportunity in disguise for broadcasters and is good news for paid-for channels like ZeeQ, says the channel’s Business Head

Synjini Nandi Jan 23, 2013 8:06 PM

My fav TV character: Anoop Soni of Crime Patrol?blur=25

Soni’s unique way of narration adds to the charm of the show, says Priti Nair of Curry Nation

Synjini Nandi Jan 23, 2013 7:47 PM

SAB TV to pay tribute to comedy in Indian cinema?blur=25

Launches non-fiction property ‘Safar filmy comedy ka’; it goes on air from Jan 27

Synjini Nandi Jan 23, 2013 6:33 PM

“Reality shows form a core part of our DNA”?blur=25

In the last 4 years, reality-based formats have really worked for us, says Nikhil Gandhi, ED, Youth Network, Disney UTV Media Networks

Synjini Nandi Jan 22, 2013 7:45 PM

‘Come dine with me’ comes to India?blur=25

Life OK launches Indian adaptation ‘Welcome – Bazzi mehmaan nawaazi ki’. The show goes on air today

Synjini Nandi Jan 21, 2013 7:19 PM

My fav TV character: Nigella Lawson?blur=25

“Nigella’s individuality adds charm to the show. I admire the way she cooks and talks,” says Raj Deepak Das of BBDO

Synjini Nandi Jan 16, 2013 7:21 PM

MTV bets on digital to market ‘MTV Bloc Party’?blur=25

The campaign, based on the theme ‘Chase the beat’, is also supported by radio, print, OOH, TV, on-ground & brand associations

Synjini Nandi Jan 15, 2013 10:50 PM

Digitisation will be beneficial to us: Anooj Kapoor?blur=25

Post DAS, SAB has jumped from 130 GRPs to 157 GRPs. As more cities get digitised, we will definitely gain from it, shares the EVP & Biz Head of SAB TV

Synjini Nandi Jan 15, 2013 6:29 PM

Star Movies’ marketing blitz for ‘The Avengers’?blur=25

From on-air, outdoor to social media engagements, Star Movies has designed a 360-degree campaign for the TV premiere of the movie

Synjini Nandi Jan 14, 2013 7:34 PM

Marketing the ‘Dekho magar pyaar se’ way?blur=25

From TV appearances, brand integrations to on-ground initiatives, ‘Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola’ has taken a big bang approach

Synjini Nandi Jan 11, 2013 8:06 PM

Colors launches two new fiction properties?blur=25

‘Sanskaar – Dharohar apnon ki’ is slotted for 9PM and season 2 of ‘Na bole tum…’ for 9.30PM; the shows will replace Bigg Boss

Synjini Nandi Jan 11, 2013 6:31 PM

RBNL targets regional mkts with ‘Big Fame Star’?blur=25

The network has allocated about 35% spends for on-ground initiatives, while 40%-45% has been earmarked for print and outdoor

Synjini Nandi Jan 10, 2013 7:22 PM

My fav TV character: Ronit Roy, Adaalat?blur=25

Ronit Roy’s character ‘KD Pathak’ comes across as believable and genuine, says Kartik Sharma of Maxus

Synjini Nandi Jan 9, 2013 7:43 PM

Sony strengthens 8.30PM slot with ‘Amita ka Amit’?blur=25

The weekday fiction show will compete with ‘Madhubala’ on Colors, ‘Ek hazaaron mein meri behna hai’ on Star Plus and ‘Hitler didi’ on Zee TV

Synjini Nandi Jan 9, 2013 7:41 PM

“Consumption of kids channels is only 20 pc”?blur=25

Unless new players come in, the category will observe saturation, says Krishna Desai, Director, Content, South Asia, Turner International India

Synjini Nandi Jan 8, 2013 6:55 PM

“English GEC genre has grown 45 pc in shares”?blur=25

Post digitisation, a lot of genres have seen a change in shares, says Anand Chakravarthy, Business Head, Big CBS Channels

Synjini Nandi Jan 4, 2013 6:58 PM

"We need to get the local content texture right"?blur=25

We should not force fit local relevance, but make content that is global in nature & locally appealing, says Vijay Subramaniam of Disney-UTV

Synjini Nandi Jan 3, 2013 8:23 PM

My fav TV character: Rajev Paul of Bigg Boss 6?blur=25

PM Balakrishna of Allied Media says Paul’s vulnerability makes him come across as a real person on the show

Synjini Nandi Jan 2, 2013 7:45 PM

Quick Five with Times Television's Ajay Trigunayat?blur=25

“Movies Now is not a niche channel,” says the CEO, English Entertainment Channels of Times Television Network

Synjini Nandi Jan 2, 2013 7:24 PM

Rewind 2012: A Gossip Girl round-up of Indian TV?blur=25

‘This just in’…from digitisation, ratings controversy, to aggresive show launches, the year 2012 has seen it all

Synjini Nandi Jan 1, 2013 5:19 PM

Small screen, big releases of 2013?blur=25

With shows such as 24, Amita Ka Amit, Housewife Hai..., Rakshak, the coming year looks promising for Hindi GECs

Synjini Nandi Jan 1, 2013 5:15 PM

Rewind 2012: The Entourage of Indian television?blur=25

This episode of Entourage features more than just two celebrities as we list down the top 10 TV celebs of 2012 (Hindi GECs), along with top show hosts

Synjini Nandi Jan 1, 2013 5:13 PM

Reporter’s Diary: Who’s your fav TV character??blur=25

Over time, a show becomes synonymous with a particular character and it becomes a symbiotic relationship, observes reporter Synjini Nandi

Synjini Nandi Dec 29, 2012 8:45 PM