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  • To launch Times Now Navbharat and ET Now Swadesh in US, Canada

    Times Network partners Yupp TV

    By Our Staff

     

    Times Network has announced the launch of Times Now Navbharat, Hindi news channel and ET Now Swadesh, Hindi Business News channel in US, Canada and key international markets, in partnership with Yupp TV, internet-based TV and On-demand service provider.

     

    Jagdish Mulchandani
    Jagdish Mulchandani

    Said Jagdish Mulchandani, COO and Executive President, Times Network: “We are thrilled to expand our content portfolio by introducing our recently launched Hindi news channels to our global viewers on Yupp TV. Our best-in-class Entertainment & English News channels are strongly positioned in over 100+ countries and we are now excited to present compelling news content in Hindi language for viewers across international markets. Presenting a holistic reportage on global, national, local, financial & business news content, Times Now Navbharat and ET NOW Swadesh will serve as an essential addition to their daily dose of news consumption. I am confident that with our latest Hindi offerings, we will further enrich the TV viewing experience of the viewers in Indian language and continue to keep them informed with in-depth, conclusive and credible news.”

     

    Added Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO of Yupp TV: “We are happy to announce the launch of Times Network’s Hindi news channels, Times Now Navbharat and ET NOW Swadesh in US, Canada and key international markets. We have seen a huge scope for Indian television with Hindi language in these markets and will be a great value add for our brand. Yupp TV users can now watch their favourite Hindi content globally, giving them more entertainment options to choose from.”

     

  • Various other promotions are also announced

    Times Network elevates Vivek Srivastava, Rahul Shivshankar. Savvy Dilip joins to head digital growth

    By Our Staff

     

    Times Network has announced key appointments and elevations in its leadership team given its upcoming launches Times Now Navbharat and ET Now Swadesh in Hindi.

     

    M K Anand
    M K Anand

    Commenting on the development, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said: “2020 was a tumultuous year for the broadcasters and while we were severely tested by the pandemic, Times Network not just managed to harness every headwind in its path but continued to march ahead successfully by setting new industry benchmarks. The superior talent of our leadership team is one of key pillars that drove the network’s significant growth during these unprecedented times and accelerated our overall digital transformation efforts. These elevations are a recognition of their contribution to the growth of the company.”

     

    Rahul Shivshankar
    Vivek Srivastava

    On the editorial front, Rahul Shivshankar has been elevated to Editorial Director while continuing to lead the editorial mandate of Times Now as its Editor-in-Chief

     

    Given its digital plans, the network has elevated Vivek Srivastava to President Strategy & Operations – Broadcast and Digital. He will lead the digital operations of the network and

    Savvy Dilip
    Savvy Dilip

    oversee product strategy, audience development and operations planning for both digital and broadcast businesses. It has also appointed Savvy Dilip as Executive Vice President and Head- Digital Growth. Savvy will lead product development, content-led audience growth, technology based digital consumer experiences, social media amplification and online marketing for all the digital platforms of the Network. Savvy Dilip, who had turned entrepreneur for a bit, is a seasoned broadcast professional having worked with Network 18 and iTV in the past. She will report to Srivastava.

     

    Other senior management promotions include Manish Wadkar, Senior Vice President & Head – Legal, Pranav Bakshi, Senior Vice President – Digital, Hina Jafri, Vice President & Head – Corporate Communications, Poonam Bavdanker, Vice President – Human Resources, Saurabh Bhowal, Vice President & Head – Content and Programming, Zoom & The Zoom Studios and Mihir Bhatt, Vice President & Executive Editor, Times Influence.

     

    Continuing to play a pivotal role in aiding the Network’s growth, the leadership team comprising Jagdish Mulchandani – Chief Operating Officer and Executive President, Jignesh Kenia, Executive Vice President & Head – Corporate Strategy & Digital Transformation, Gaurav Dhawan, Executive Vice President – Revenue and S. Srivathsan as Executive Vice President and Head – Human Resources will drive their respective portfolios for the Network.

     

  • Enters distribution partnership with ECG broadcasters

    ET Now to warm up Canada

    By Our Staff

     

    It’s getting cold in Canada, but warming the winters there will be our own ET Now. Times Network has announced the launch of ET Now on Bell Fibe TV in Ontario and Québec through a distribution partnership with Ethnic Channels Group (ECG). Nextologies, a global leader in providing broadcast technology solutions, will transport the ET Now signal within Canada.

     

    Commenting on the launch, Jagdish Mulchandani, COO & Executive President, Times Network said: “Enhancing our offerings for South Asian Canadian viewers in alliance with Ethnic Channels Group, we are excited to bring ET Now to Canada on Fibe TV with Bell, the country’s largest television provider. ET Now has been a market leader in the business news category for over a decade and I am confident this launch will be an enriching addition to the discerning taste of the Indian diaspora seeking superior coverage on business and financial news.”

     

    Added Slava Levin, Co-Founder and CEO of ECG: “The stock market today is seeing a surge in retail investors in addition to the institutions, and India is a top investment destination for many money managers. ET NOW delivers to Canadian viewers a wealth of domestic and international financial news and provides a business point of view that is not seen on other networks. ET Now is a top-notch channel from Times Network whose credibility in delivering news is unparalleled.”

     

     

  • The network has launched Times Now, ET Now, Times Now World and Zoom in Europe and Mirror Now globally, through OneHubTV

    Times Network spreads its tentacles with Vision247

    By A Correspondent

     

    Strengthening its digital presence in the international market, Times Network, in partnership with Vision247, a digital communications and managed broadcast service provider based in UK, has launched Times Now, ET Now, Times Now World and Zoom in Europe and Mirror Now globally, through OneHubTV.

     

    Jagdish Mulchandani

    Said Jagdish Mulchandani, COO & Executive President, Times Network said, “We are very excited to announce the global launch of Times Network’s premium channels across international markets through our strategic partnership with Vision247. Catering to the requirements of the new age tech savvy viewers, OneHubTV is a compelling destination that offers a plethora of opportunities for us to connect with our global viewers. I am confident that our robust offering will cater to the viewers preferences, providing them a holistic content viewing experience.”

     

     

  • Zoom Studios, the original content arm of Zoom and is part of the Times Network

    Zoom Studios announces Intertainer 2020, a digital hunt for best entertainer on internet

    By A Correspondent

     

    Zoom Studios, the original content arm of Zoom, has announced the launch of  Intertainer 2020,  a digital hunt for the best internet entertainer of the year.

     

    Said Jagdish Mulchandani, COO and Executive President, Times Network: “With people confined to their homes during  the lockdown, we have witnessed an exponential rise in digital consumption and a new wave of content creators unveiling their talent across social media.  After setting a new benchmark in storytelling with real-life narratives brought to life with power packed performances, we are excited to announce Intertainer 2020, a unique initiative that identifies and rewards passionate creative minds, who are focused towards making engaging entertaining digital content. Encouraging and nurturing new talent since the inception of The Zoom Studios, we look forward to celebrating India’s best Intertainers.”

     

  • The partnership was concretized during MIPCOM 2019 at Cannes, France

    ET Now takes off in Canada

    By A Correspondent

     

    It’s getting cold in Canada (prounced Canayda by many), and Times Network announced the launch of ET Now in the North American country after successfully locking a distribution deal with Ethnic Channels Group (ECG).. The partnership was concretized during MIPCOM 2019 in France.

     

    Jagdish Mulchandani

    Commenting on the partnership, Jagdish Mulchandani, COO & Executive President, Times Network said: “We are excited to bring ET Now in Canada through our partnership with ECG, the foremost broadcast leader in the region. I am confident this launch will further enrich our offering for the South Asian viewers in the region.”

     

    Added Slava Levin Co-Founder and CEO of ECG: “In today’s global market, consumption of business news and information will only continue to increase. As a company that understands both content and technology, ECG is very proud to partner with the Times Group to launch ET Now in Canada.”

     

     

  • Times Now, Mirror Now, ET Now and Zoom to livestream on TabletStream

    Times Network expands its presence in Canada

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network will now be available for South Asian viewers in Canada on Tablet Stream, the live streaming service for international (South Asian) programming in the region.

     

    Said Jagdish Mulchandani, COO & Executive President, Times Network: “With an evolving consumer preference for watching content across platforms, we are very excited to partner TabletStream that allows viewers in Canada to access our best in class news and entertainment channels across devices. I am confident that our robust offering will cater to the viewers discerned preferences on their desired platform, providing a comprehensive content viewing experience.”

     

    Added Charles Miller, President and CEO of TabletStream: “TabletStream is thrilled to welcome Times Network’s top-rated news and entertainment channels to its streaming platform. Addition of Times Now, Zoom, ET Now, and Mirror Now will significantly enhance our offering for Canadian viewers as we strive to provide the best entertainment for the South Asian diaspora.”

     

     

  • Despite the economic slowdown faced by the industry, the network registered 24% growth and all-around excellence, notes a press release

    Times Network announces key elevations

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network has announced key elevations in the senior management team. Despite the economic slowdown faced by the industry, a communique notes that the network registered 24% growth and all-around excellence on the back of superior viewership across products, strong distribution and ad sales and a surging Digital portfolio in FY19.

     

    Commenting on the promotions, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said: “The network’s stellar performance is a testimony of the superior talent of our top managers. These elevations are in recognition of their contribution to the growth of the company. I am confident that we will continue to harness every headwind in our path and continue to move forward.”

     

    Jagdish Mulchandani has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer & Executive President. Mulchandani will be responsible in setting scalable distribution opportunities in both international & domestic markets and will continue to oversee overall operations and finance related strategy.

     

    Nikhil Gandhi has been promoted as Chief Operating Officer & President. Besides driving lucrative monetisation strategy and overall business growth of the Network’s bouquet of channels, Nikhil will also be responsible for driving strategic growth and profitability for Times Influence, International Business & Zoom along with its original content division, The Zoom Studios & events division Zoom Live.

     

    Meanwhile, Vivek Srivastava, has been elevated to President, Strategy and will oversee Marketing and the critical area of Audience management. His KRAs will be consumer insights, product strategy & innovation for the network. In addition, he will continue to be Business Head of the network’s premium bouquet of English Entertainment Channels, sustaining its market leadership and profitability.

     

    Shouneel Charles, as Executive Vice President will further boost Audience growth and turnover of the Network’s digital platforms and also lead the company’s overall digital transformation with content innovation and process re-engineering to facilitate a planned metamorphosis of Times Network to be a Digital first media company.

     

    Additionally, a few other senior level promotions have also been announced. These are: Jignesh Kenia, Executive Vice President – Corporate Strategy, S. Srivathsan, Executive Vice President- Human Resources, Sandeep Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President – Distribution and Gaurav Dhawan, Executive Vice President – Revenue.

     

     

  • Based out of Mumbai, Mr Mulchandani will lead and drive finance-related strategy and operations for Times Television Network.

    Jagdish Mulchandani appointed CFO at Times Television Network

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Television Network (TTN) has announced the appointment of Jagdish Mulchandani as Chief Financial Officer, with effect from April 2, 2013. Based out of Mumbai, Mr Mulchandani will lead and drive finance-related strategy and operations for Times Television Network. In addition, he will also oversee the functions of Distribution, Traffic and Administration of the all the Times Television Network channels – ET Now, Movies Now, Times Now and Zoom.

     

    Mr Mulchandani has over 20 years of robust experience across various sectors, including distribution, finance, accounts and business transformation among others. Prior to joining TTN, he was associated with MediaPro (a Star – Zee joint venture) as Chief Financial Officer. He has also worked with Star Den, Star India and Star Middle East. In his new role, he will leverage his distribution experience with Times Television Network having now adopted its own penetration and distribution team and its domestic subscription business now with MSM Discovery Pvt. Ltd.

     

    Speaking on the announcement, Sunil Lulla, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Times Television Network said, “Jagdish comes on board at the opportune time to help steer and grow Times Television Network’s value proposition. Armed with a vast experience across various industries including the Media & Entertainment domain in India and overseas, Jagdish is a key member of Times Television Network’s leadership team. Apart from Finance, his experience with Distribution will be an asset for our business in this new era of TV Broadcasting. I am sure he will add great value to the profitable growth of our channels and our business.”

     

    Commenting on his new role, Mr Mulchandani said, “I am very happy to be part of India’s finest media group, with such high repute. Times Television Network has strong brands, leaders in their respective categories, and the business is on a strong growth path.  In this new phase of growth for the network, I look forward to working with some highly motivated individuals and adding value to the business. Apart from my Finance and Strategy skills, I look forward to adding muscle to Times Television Network’s Distribution function.”

     

    Mr Mulchandani will be reporting into Avinash Kaul, Chief Executive Officer, ET Now, Times Now and Zoom.