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  • The network commissioned Nielsen India to conduct a nationwide research study titled ‘How Urban India Perceives Mental Health’

    Times Network launches mental health initiative, #ActNow

    By A Correspondent

     

    Given the high incidence of mental health disorders in India Times Network has launched #ActNow an initiative to spread awareness, normalise conversations around the issue and sensitise people to be responsive to the mental health needs of others. A campaign film #ActNow takes an “outside-in view of the problem and targets the ‘people around’ to act, rather than the one living with mental health issues”.

     

    Times Network commissioned Nielsen India to conduct a nationwide research study titled, ‘How Urban India Perceives Mental Health’.

     

    Key findings as follows:

    · 70% of Urban India claim to suffer/know of someone who has suffered from a mental health ailment

    · Among people who are suffering/know someone suffering from mental health ailment, depressions come out as the most prominent at 58%

    · 76% perceive that ‘People are not open to talk about Mental Health to everyone’ and there is still shame and stigma associated around Mental Health

    ·  52% of the people face problems in accessing a Mental Health Professional and 63% perceive that there is difficulty in procuring Medication

    · 54% people are not completely aware about the diseases covered in a Health insurance policy and 47% of the people are unaware of the government mandate for health insurance policies to cover treatment of mental health ailments

    · 57% of Urban India considers Financial Pressures to be the leading cause of negative impact on Mental Health

     

    *Sample size – 2440, Cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jaipur, Patna, Ahmedabad, Mangalore, Vishakapatnam, Bareilly, Guwahati, Raipur, Mangalore

     

    Said Vivek Srivastava, President – Strategy and Business Head – News and English Entertainment Cluster, Times Network: “With the unprecedented disruption caused by the COVID-19, we can see its enormous impact on our lives. The pandemic induced quarantine and social distancing has forced us to isolation and lack of physical contact, reshaping our relationships with our family, friends and colleagues while working from home. The new normal has triggered anxiety and deepened emotional turmoil, consequently leading to a quieter but concerning rise in the number of people grappling with mental health issues. ActNow is our endeavour to spread awareness and drive dialogues to break barriers around the mental health issue. Through our multi-faceted campaign, we urge the society at large to look beyond the happy faces that conceal the sufferings and encourage healthy and judgement-free conversations on mental health.”

     

     

  • Prior to Bloomberg, Chaudhry has worked with Times Network, Conde Nast, BBC Worldwide

    Jaya Chaudhry to head media sales at Bloomberg

    By A Correspondent

     

    Jaya Chaudhry

    Bloomberg Media has appointed Jaya Chaudhry to manage the India market and focus on growing revenues across Bloomberg’s media offerings. Based out of the New Delhi office, she would look at strategy, sales and spearhead custom-led solutions for the market. She will handle strategy, sales and custom solutions for key Bloomberg Media offerings in India including digital, TV, print and events.

     

    Prior to Bloomberg, Chaudhry has worked with Times Network, Conde Nast, BBC Worldwide.

     

     

  • 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.”

     

     

  • This is a special initiative to resurrect flood desolated Assam

    Times Network announces ‘India For Assam’

    By A Correspondent

     

    We are sure this is one move which even former main man and now arch rival Arnab Goswami will support. Given the flood situation in Goswami’s home state Assam, Times Network has announced ‘India For Assam’, an initiative to create awareness and raise funds for the relief efforts for the state bearing the brunt of this flood fury year after year.

     

    Speaking on this initiative, MK Anand, MD and CEO, Times Network said: “Assam is facing the worst of nature’s fury, even as it confronts Covid-19. Efforts to restore normalcy in Assam requires our immediate attention. India for Assam is a clarion call to the nation, appealing to all Indians to step forward and generously donate to the task of relief & rehabilitation.”

     

     

  • 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 channel has planned a curated line-up of ‘best of bro-hood’ movies and some quirky initiatives

    MNX celebrates Brother’s Day with campaign ‘#BroDaMan/

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network’s film channel MNX ran a campaign on International Brother’s Day titled #BroDaMan with a curated line-up of ‘best of bro-hood’ movies and some quirky initiatives.

     

    Said a communique: “#BroDaMan is all about kicking back and re-living the insane ‘bro-experiences’ with the mega movie line-up, the most updated bro code, undertaking a test of your brotherhood and much more with the week-long campaign starting May 24, 2020. Under this property, every day at 5pm, MNX will feature movies which are the ultimate bro-flicks like ‘Shanghai Noon’, ‘Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’, ‘Double Impact’, ‘POTC: Dead Man’s Chest’, ‘Goal’, ‘National Treasure: Book of Secrets’ and ‘Bad Boys 2’.”

     

     

  • Analyses the national impact of Covid-19

    Times Network unveils Times Fact India Outbreak report

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network ,in partnership with consulting firm Protiviti, has unveiled the ‘Times Fact India Outbreak Report’ that highlights the impact of the pandemic in India and projects the possible number of active cases in the weeks ahead.

     

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network: “The current pandemic disruption is probably the most significant event of our lifetime with socio-economic implications. As India’ss significant influencer and opinion maker, we at Times Network believe in taking onus and proactively responding with timely and high-quality information that assists in arresting the adversity. The Times Fact India Outbreak Report is a step in that direction aimed to dispel the uncertainty with facts, ably backed by a scientific approach that analyses the impact of Covid-19 in India and throws light on potential lethal gaps in infrastructure which can be a lead indicator of social unrest and disruption in specific geographies. I am confident that this report will act as an important enabler to navigate the evolving scenario of the pandemic with a systematic approach and help in building decisive strategies to flatten the curve.”

     

     

  • Navika will have additional charge of driving political reporting strategy for ET Now and Mirror Now

    Navika Kumar is Group Editor-Politics of Times Network

    By A Correspondent

     

    Navika Kumar

    Times Network has elevated Navika Kumar to the role of Group Editor- Politics, Times Network. With this, Kumar will have additional charge of driving political reporting strategy for ET Now and Mirror Now.

     

    Commenting on the elevation, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network, said: “Navika Kumar has played a key role in nurturing our flagship channel, Times Now since its inception. Her extensive knowledge and capabilities in the political space has immensely contributed to the channel’s leadership position. Navika is a valued member of the Network top management team and we are delighted that her attention and expertise will now be harnessed in areas beyond Times Now as well. I am confident she will enable us to generate greater goodwill and value for Times Network.”

     

    So will we now see Mirror Now following the same political line as Times Now? Guess only time will tell.

     

     

  • Themed India Action Plan 2020, TIMES NOW Summit will be held in Delhi on February 12 & 13

    PM Narendra Modi to deliver keynote address at inaugural Times Now Summit

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network has announced the first edition of the Times Now Summit. With the theme titled India Action Plan 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the summit, defining the action plan for India’s robust growth. The Summit will be held in New Delhi on February 12 and 13, immediately after the Delhi Assembly election results.

     

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO Times Network: “As India’s influential news broadcast network, it has been our continuous endeavour to actively drive the India growth story. We have successfully championed this narrative with our channels besides our established event platforms such as India Economic Conclave, Digital India Summit, Leaders of Tomorrow etc. Times Now Summit is an important impetus in this direction. I hope that collaborative discussions with India’s leading voices over the 2-day summit will increase clarity on critical subjects of national importance and help develop tenable solutions and a conclusive action plan for India’s next stage.”

     

     

  • Driving the theme $5 Trillion – Aspiration to Action, the Times Network India Economic Conclave, 2019 will be held in Mumbai on December 16 & 17, 2019

    Stage set for Times Network India Economic Conclave 2019

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network has announced its annual signature event, Times Network India Economic Conclave 2019 (IEC). Driving this edition’s theme, ‘$5 Trillion – Aspiration to Action’, the two-day conclave will be held on December 16 and 17 in Mumbai.

     

    Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Ravi Shankar Prasad – Minister of Law & Justice, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology; Dharmendra Pradhan – Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, Government of India; Shaktikanta Das – RBI Governor; Gita Gopinath and a variety of other economists and corporate captains are scheduled to speak. Richard Branson – Founder, Virgin Group will deliver a special message.

     

     

  • 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.”

     

     

  • While Times Network bagged the  Client of the Year Award, Stark was Agency of the Year

    Times Network & Stark Communications bag top honours at Big Bang Awards 2019

    By A Correspondent

     

    The Bangalore Ad Club’s Big Bang Awards 2019 held its 24th edition in Bengaluru last Friday.. Stark Communications won the maximum Gold and Silver awards totaling to eight, while Times Network won two Gold, four Silver and three Bronze and was declared the Client of The Year. Presto Advertising from Chennai won the maximum of Bronze totaling to seven awards this year. The event received entries from 73 agencies and seven clients, spread over 13 cities in India.

     

    The jury panel had over 20 leading professionals including Harish Bijoor, Sundar Madakshira, Chetan Asher, Ashok Lallla, etc. to judge the entries. Celebrated adfilm-maker Prasoon Pandey and Sachin Sharma, Director Sales, TikTok were also present at the event as chief guests to discuss/debate the future of advertising industry

     

    Said Laeeq Ali, President, The Advertising Club Bangalore: “As the Advertising Industry continues to grow, more and more new opportunities and newer challenges seems to be emerging. Our theme this year Breaking The Rules focused on recognizing the digital creative content that broke the conventional rules in order to capture the new age consumer,

     

    Added Malvika Harita, Chairperson of Big Bang Awards:, I have been involved with Big Bang Awards for the last 20 years. This year we saw a lot of emerging digital agencies and everything was quite exciting and we are hoping that Big Bang 2, coming up next, is even more exciting.”