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  • Previously he has been a part of many leading media brands like Aajtak, Zee News and TV 9

    Umesh Kumawat joins News18 Lokmat as Managing Editor

    By A Correspondent

     

    Network18 announced the appointment of Umesh Kumawat as Managing Editor of News18 Lokmat.  Speaking on his appointment, Kumat said: “I’m delighted to be leading the team at News18 Lokmat and being a part of Network18 Group, which is one of the most renowned media houses in India. It is an honor to be a part of such a well-respected media house that comprises of an incredibly talented team. I look forward to bringing authentic, speedy and reliable news and stories to our audience. It is my goal to make the channel an essential part of the viewer’s everyday life.”

     

    Prior to Network18, Kumawat was Senior Editor with ABP News for 14years. Previously, he has been a part of the Aajtak, Zee News and TV 9 newsrooms.

     

     

  • Refreshed identity and programming to be unveiled by Maharashtra Chief Minister

    Network18 rebrands IBN Lokmat to News18 Lokmat

    By A Correspondent

     

    The Network18 Group has renamed its Marathi news channel as News18 Lokmat. The channel will unveil a new brand identity and logo along with a refreshed on-air look. The channel’s digital presence will also be revamped with the launch of a newly designed website news18lokmat.com.

     

    Speaking on the re-launch, Avinash Kaul, Managing Director, A + E Networks | TV18 and President – Strategy, Product& Alliances – Network 18, said: “As part of the overall rebranding strategy of the News18 regional channels, IBN Lokmat now changes to News18 Lokmat. The Marathi viewers have reposed their faith time and again in the quality of Journalism that IBN Lokmat has to offer and this same unmatched credibility of the brand is now being carried through to a new brand News18 Lokmat. With a new line up of shows and the induction of fresh seasoned anchors, the channel has reworked its content strategy catering to all cities, towns and villages of Maharashtra.”

     

    The new logo will be unveiled by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the channel’s flagship event called ‘Agenda Maharashtra 2017’.