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  • Goafest will be held on May 5-7, 2022

    Times Network back as Presenting Sponsor of Goafest 2022

    By Our Staff

     

    The Goafest Organising Committee has announced that Times Network has come on board as Presenting Sponsor of Goafest 2022. Goafest will be held on May 5-7, 2022.

     

    Speaking about partnering with Goafest 2022, M K Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said “We are truly excited that after a gap of a couple of years Goafest is coming back. And I’m sure it will be the biggest yet, considering the fact that most of us have been restrained by the pandemic all this while and are literally straining at the leash to be let out. I am particularly looking forward to the event as Times Network is once again returning as presenting sponsor of this most awaited advertising festival in South Asia.”

     

    Added Prasanth Kumar, Vice President, AAAI and CEO South Asia, Group M Media Pvt Ltd: “It is wonderful to have Times Network as presenting sponsor yet again. Goafest is a platform where great work is reflected and thought leadership is demonstrated. Having such an opportunity to be inspired and learn is incredibly valuable to all of us. We look forward to having yet another wonderful Goafest.”

     

    Said Jaideep Gandhi, Chairman, Goafest 2022 Organising Committee: “Times Network has been associated with almost every edition of Goafest from its inception, in some way or the other. It is our pleasure to welcome back Times Network as presenting sponsor in the 15th Year of the festival.”

     

     

  • Nirmala Sitharaman, Arvind Kejriwal, Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, Dr Krishna Ella, Neeraj Chopra amongst others to speak at the summit

    Times Now Summit to be held on Nov 10 & 11

    By Our Staff

     

    Times Network will host the second edition of Times Now Summit 2021 on November 10 & 11 in New Delhi. The theme of the summit is: Celebrating India@75. Shaping India@100.

     

    The two-day summit with over 25 sessions will witness Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, opposition leaders, influencers and corporate leaders, drive dialogues on topics of national priority including India’s trade strategy, path to $5 trillion economy, defence strategy, international relations, Quad Alliance in the Indo-Pacific theatre, vaccinations, position in the space race, India’s political landscape and the future of the opposition.

     

    The line-up of speakers at the summit includes Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister, Delhi, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road, Transport & Highways, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Smriti Irani, Minister of Women & Child Development, Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Law & Justice, Anurag Thakur, Minister of  I&B, Youth Affairs & Sports, Amrinder Singh, Former Chief Minister, Punjab, Aditya Thackeray, Minister Of Tourism And Environment, Government Of Maharashtra, Asaduddin Owaisi, President, AIMIM, Dr. Krishna Ella, CMD, Bharat Biotech and Neeraj Chopra, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medallist amongst others.

     

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO Times Network: “As India’s most influential News network, we are committed to India’s growth story and have been successfully driving this narrative through our news brands and established event platforms. Times Now Summit 2021 is engaged with the urgent purpose to accelerate the New India vision and developing a constructive action plan for India’s progress. We believe, we are now at a cusp of transformative change and with seismic shifts in geo-political and economic dynamics, setting a coherent framework for India’s next 25 years is pertinent. Times Now Summit 2021, celebrates the many achievements and milestones of the last 75 years of India and presents a definitive platform to achieve actionable strategies and solutions to shape the nation in the next 25 years.”

     

  • 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.”

     

  • To closely work with the channel’s business and leadership teams

    Nikunj Garg is Editor of Mirror Now

    By Our Staff

     

    Nikunj Garg
    Nikunj Garg

    Times Network has appointed Nikunj Garg as Editor of Mirror Now. Garg will lead the editorial mandate for Mirror Now and closely work with the channel’s business and leadership teams to drive the channel’s growth agenda. In his new role, he will report to MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network.

     

    MK Anand
    MK Anand

    Commenting on the appointment, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said, “Nikunj has been one of our key assets and has significantly contributed to Times Now’s leadership through his action-oriented news reportage. We are delighted to welcome him to Mirror Now that has successfully redefined the norms and re-written the rules for new-age and viewer-centric journalism. I am confident that Nikunj’s in depth knowledge, expertise and experience will help the channel’s growth plans in serving its mission, ‘You First’.”

     

    Speaking on his new role, Garg added: “I am honoured and thrilled to take over this new responsibility. With a strategic segmented approach, Mirror NOW has successfully created a whole new genre of content, centred around the viewer’s preference for impact. I look forward to harnessing my best efforts to fuel the brand’s purpose of focusing on issues that impact the lives of Indians.”

     

  • A special brand film capturing the brand genesis will be released on the Launch day across the Network channels and its social media platforms

    Times Network launches ET Now Swadesh

    By Our Staff

     

    Strengthening the Network’s footprint in the language space, Times Network is set to mark its debut in the Hindi Business News genre with the launch of ET Now Swadesh. It promises to be a catalyst of growth, energizing every discerning Indian to Rise with India. The channel will also unveil its brand manifesto that reflects its unique proposition in the Hindi Business News category. A special brand film capturing the brand genesis will be released on the Launch day across the Network channels and its social media platforms.

     

    Led by Nikunj Dalmia as the Managing Editor, the channel features trail blazing editorial team of seasoned financial and business journalists including Mihir Bhatt, Pradeep Pandya, Kavita Thapliyal and Priyanka Anand.

     

    Commenting on the launch, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said: “ET Now has been committed to India’s growth story for over a decade and we are now thrilled to launch our maiden Hindi Business News channel, ET Now Swadesh, which not only presents a distinct proposition in the Hindi business news category but further fuels our mission to help every Indian Rise With India. While the pandemic presented unprecedented challenges worldwide, it has undoubtedly been an agent of radical change, to rethink and reimagine businesses and lives. New streams including digital services & payments, financial & investments tools have emerged as the definitive factors that will pave the path to progress. With an unwavering faith in India, ET Now Swadesh with its mission, Badho Desh Ke Saath, will pioneer a new revolution of financial empowerment and progress for crores of Hindi speaking viewers. I am confident that our new offering will resonate with our viewers, fulfilling their dreams and aspirations to Rise with India.”

     

     

  • The Board also elected Avinash Pandey, Chief Executive Officer – ABP Network as VP

    Rajat Sharma re-elected NBDA President

    By Our Staff

     

    Rajat Sharma
    Rajat Sharma

    At the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) Board Meeting held on Monday, Rajat Sharma has been elected as its President. The Board also elected Avinash Pandey, Chief Executive Officer – ABP Network Pvt. Ltd., Vice President and MK Anand, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer – Times Network – Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd, Honorary Treasurer of the NBDA for the year 2021-2022.

     

    Other members of the managing committee include:

     

    The other members on the NBDA Board are: –

    > Anuradha Prasad Shukla, Chairperson-cum-Managing Director – News24 Broadcast India Ltd.

    > M.V. Shreyams Kumar, Managing Director – Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd.

    > Rahul Joshi, Managing Director – TV18 Broadcast Ltd.

    > I Venkat, Director – Eenadu Television Pvt. Ltd.

    > Kalli Purie Bhandal, Vice-Chairperson & Managing Director – TV Today Network Ltd.

    > Sonia Singh, Editorial Director, NDTV – New Delhi Television Ltd.

    > Sudhir Chaudhary, Chief Executive Officer – Cluster 1 – Zee Media Corporation Ltd.

     

    In a message issued with a communique, Sharma has said: “Despite several months having passed, BARC ratings have not been restored as yet. The NBDA Board and BARC have had several rounds of discussions to ensure that reliable credible, tamper free data is made available to the news broadcasters. NBDA has stated that the corrupt, compromised, irrationally fluctuating data will not be acceptable as the false narrative puts pressure to take editorial calls that run counter to the principles and ethics of journalism. NBDA believes in editorial standards of ensuring objectivity, neutrality, fairness and accuracy in reporting.”

     

  • He will continue his role as Managing Editor of the ET Now

    Nikunj Dalmia is also Managing Editor of ET Now Swadesh

    By Our Staff

     

    Nikunj Dalmia
    Nikunj Dalmia

    Times Network has named Nikunj Dalmia as Managing Editor of its soon-to-be-launched Hindi business news channel, ET Now Swadesh. In his new role, Dalmia will lead all editorial decisions and oversee the management of the channel besides continuing his current role as Managing Editor of the ET Now where he also hosts the key The Market and Closing Trades shows.

     

    MK Anand
    MK Anand

    Commenting on the development, MK Anand, MD & CEO Times Network said: “Nikunj is a network stalwart and has played a pivotal role in nourishing and growing ET Now since its inception. In the Indian business journalist community, he is peerless with a reputation built on in-depth knowledge of financial markets, businesses and micro and macro-economic trends. Nikunj has been instrumental in shaping and sustaining ET Now’s market leadership. True to our motto, Rise With India, ET Now has delivered breakthrough stories that has redefined the Indian economic landscape and is the preferred choice of the country’s top policy-makers, corporates and business news viewers. We are thrilled at the launch of our second Hindi news offering, ET Now Swadesh and I am confident Nikunj will lead this new mandate to its glory and success, and further raise the bar for the Hindi business news category.”

     

    Commenting on his new role, Dalmia added: “I am really excited to take on this new mantle and look forward to working with a talented and determined team of journalists and crew. With a unique content offering that is focussed on empowering viewers with the knowledge that will enable them to be part of India’s growth story, ET Now Swadesh will sharply differentiate itself from other players in the Hindi business news category.”

     

  • The Linus Adventures will assist Promoters and CXOs scale their business and become leader brands

    Post-BARC, it’s Linus and more for Sunil Lulla

    By Our Staff

     

    As CEO Sunil Lulla said his final goodbyes at the BARC India headquarters in Central Mumbai, he was all set to make a switch from an ‘Employee Life’ to a ‘Portfolio Career’.

     

    The entrepreneurial journey includes:

    • The Linus Adventures which will assist Promoters and CXOs scale their business and become leader brands.

    • Being co-founder of a UAE-based EdTech start-up focussed on India and the MENA region

    • An active angel investor in early-stage start-ups across multiple domains.

     

    In addition, he will continue his support to the Children’s Movement for Civic Awareness (CMCA and hopes to learn a new way of running (known as Maximum Aerobic Function / Low Heart Rate whereby he can breathe smarter to successfully complete many a marathon and staying more refreshed).

     

    An MBA from SP Jain Institute, Lulla has spent long and successful years in advertising, broadcast and digital before he took charge at BARC in October 2019. He spent 11 years in JWT in India, China and Taiwan, three years at HMV (now Saregama), three years at MTV India which he turned around, a year at Diageo, two years at Indya.com, three years at Sony Entertainment and then eight years as CEO and MD of the Times Television Network. Later he spent nearly four years as CMD of Grey Group India before making the switch to Balaji where he was there for a year-and-a-half.

     

    It may be recalled that Lulla had announced his decision to move on from BARC last week. Fellow advertising agency captain Nakul Chopra took charge at the television audience measurement company today (August 25).

     

  • Led by Editor-in-Chief Navika Kumar, the channel will air seven primetime shows

    Times Now Navbharat HD will launch on Aug 1

    By Our Staff

     

    Times Network has announced its foray with its Hindi News Channel, Times Now Navbharat in HD on August 1, 2021.  As announced earlier,  Navika Kumar will be Editor-in-Chief and air seven primetime shows hosted by anchors including Sushant Sinha, Padmaja Joshi, Ankit Tyagi and Meenakshi Kandwal. These include Rashtravad at 5pm, Log Tantra at 6pm, Dhakad Exclusive at 7pm, Sawal Public Ka at 8pm, News Ki PaathShala at 9pm and Opinion India at 10 pm.

     

    MK Anand

    Commenting on the launch, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said: “We have dominated the English news category with our flagship brand, Times Now, ever since we came into the space. We are now thrilled to mark our debut into Indian language News with our maiden Hindi news channel. We believe News has the power to transform and create impact for a better society. With Times Now Navbharat, we are pioneering disruption with a powerful proposition centred on the core promise of bringing news that will drive change, where we follow a Content philosophy that puts Social Impact and not Ratings at the centre. I am confident Times Now Navbharat will contribute to further improve the Hindi News broadcast space which is already served by some of the best Media brands.”

     

    The the network has planned a marketing campaign across Hindi Speaking Markets. Conceptualised by McCann Worldgroup India, the channel will unveil its brand film with the brand manifesto written by awardwinning lyricist and McCann CEO & CCO Prasoon Joshi. The network’s outdoor promotion spans over 400 sites across 19 cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Dehradun, Indore, Punjab, Raipur and Varanasi. The network also plans to splash its print ads across leading Hindi and English dailies of the country.

     

    Meanwhile, the channel has announced the roping in of leading advertisers like Kent RO System, Century Ply, Radico Khaitan, Vedanta, Medibuddy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Darwin Platform Group of Companies, Mylab Discovery Solutions, Meghdoot Herbal, Kirloskar Brothers amongst others.

     

     

  • 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.

     

  • In her new role, Kumar will lead the editorial mandate of the channel

    Navika Kumar named editor-in-chief of Times Now Navbharat

    By Our Staff

     

    Times Network anchor and editor Navika Kumar has been named Editor-in-Chief of its soon-to-be-launched Hindi news channel, Times Now Navbharat. In her new role, Kumar will lead the editorial mandate of the channel besides continuing in her role as Group Editor, Times Network and hosting ‘The Newshour’ @ 9 pm and the interview show ‘Frankly Speaking’ on Times Now. She will also closely work with the business and leadership teams of the network to drive the channel’s growth strategy and work towards building Times Now Navbharat to become the leader in the Hindi News category.

     

    Commenting on the development, M K Anand, MD & CEO Times Network said: “Navika has been one of our key assets since the inception of Times Now in 2005. In fact, the largest number of critical news breaks and stories that eventually went into taking Times Now to the top in the English category in spite of our then late entry into that segment has been her work. In the last four years, she has morphed into a compelling and high impact primetime presence and made her mark in that highly competitive space becoming one of the most recognised faces on Indian news primetime. Her impact led journalism helps Times Now to live up to its promise of Action Begins Here. We are thrilled at the new launch and look forward to serving Hindi audiences with our unique Action orientated journalism and believe Navika Kumar is the best suited to lead Times Now Navbharat to eventual category domination.”

     

    Navika Kumar
    Navika Kumar

    Commenting on her new role, Kumar added: “I am really excited to take on this new mantle, which marks the Network’s debut in Indian language. I look forward to working with our robust team of ace journalists, technicians and crew, to build and nurture a distinctive brand of Hindi news. With a powerful and impactful narrative, I am confident that Times Now Navbhart will bring the much-needed paradigm shift in the Hindi news category and will set the course for superior news coverage.”

     

  • 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.”